When added together, the alleged frauds committed by the former governors of Ogun, Oyo and Nasarawa state[s] come to a staggering 101 billion naira - that's $615m. The EFCC, the body which fights corruption in Nigeria, said the men had during their time in office abused state contracts, embezzled funds and diverted government money for their personal use. They are likely to appear in court in the next few days to respond to the charges.

Lebanese officials say Syrian troops have entered Lebanon and shot dead a Syrian man living in a border area. The incident follows an incursion earlier in the week by Syrian tanks. The Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati said the two countries were holding consultations about the issue. Jim Muir reports from Beirut.

The latest incident took place in a very remote part of Lebanon's eastern Bekaa Valley, where the border with Syria is

porous

and not even clearly defined. Lebanese security and government officials said Syrian troops entered Lebanese territory and opened fire, killing a Syrian citizen who was named as Ali al-Khatib. He was reported to be a farmer married to a Lebanese woman and living in the area. There was no immediate explanation as to why he should have been targeted. But coming after a brief armoured incursion nearby by Syrian tanks earlier in the week, it's reinforced fears that Syria's internal problems may spill further into Lebanon.

Thousands of Israeli Arabs have demonstrated in southern Israel against a plan to move them from their villages. The authorities approved a plan last month to vacate 36 Arab communities that Israel does not recognise. The protesters accuse the government of seeking to build homes for Jewish people on their land.