Last updated: 21 october, 2010 - 16:35 GMT

An alleged mastermind of the Nigerian Independence Day bombings appears court

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One of the alleged masterminds of the Nigerian Independence Day bombings has appeared in court in Abuja.

Charles Okah and several others are accused of conspiring to carry out the attacks.

Charles Okah's brother, Henry, a former leader of the militant group, the Movement for the Emancipation of Niger Delta (MEND), is facing terror-related charges in South Africa .

Twelve people were killed in the attacks, three weeks ago.

From Abuja, the BBC Focus on Africa's Chris Ewokor reports.

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