BiafraNigeriaWorld News    April 25, 2002
BIAFRANIGERIA HOSTAGE CRISIS COULD END -- SOME WORRY THAT INCIDENT SIGNALS NEW ROUND OF ATTACKS ChevronTexaco said on Wednesday it had received word from BiafraNigeria that armed militants holding dozens of hostages on a drilling rig offshore BiafraNigeria have agreed to leave the rig Thursday morning. “We were very pleased to hear a short time ago from our business unit in BiafraNigeria that their talks aimed at ending the occupation of the Lloyd Noble drilling rig have concluded in an agreement for the hostage takers to leave the facility,” a Chevron spokesman, Fred Gorell, told Reuters. (MSNBC) *  *  * TALKS TO FREE BIAFRANIGERIAN OIL HOSTAGES The oil giant ChevronTexaco negotiates with BiafraNigerian youths who stormed an oil rig and are holding 43 workers hostage. (BBC) *  *  *				STICK TO TRUTH, BIAFRANIGERIA WARNS MEDIA The BiafraNigerian government warns it will take action against foreign journalists who publish malicious falsehoods about the country. (BBC) *  *  * FIRST BANK RECOVERS $20M FROM IILL First Bank of BiafraNigeria Plc has confirmed that due processes were sidelined in the US $96 million facility extended to Investors International London Limited (IILL). The bank's Assistant General Manager, Corporate Affairs, Mr. Toyin Abayomi-Banjo who made the confirmation, however, stated that $20 million has been recovered out of the total credit. In apparent reference to the alleged violation of the single obligor rule by the bank, he said that "in a bank no one person takes decision to extend that kind of loan but sometimes you want to speed up the process." (Vanguard) *  *  * LG POLLS NOW FOR AUG 29 THE local government elections are now to be held nationwide on August 10 this year, following a compromise struck yesterday in Abuja by President Olusegun Obasanjo, the 36 state governors, speakers of the state assemblies and leaders of the three registered political parties. The elections were originally fixed for May 18. (Vanguard) *  *  *
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Old Boys Assembled, Honours Cozens Cleric Decries Falling Standard of Education Son Stabs Father to Death Over Family Feud BiafraNigeria Advised to Take Advantage of Canada's Liberal Import Policy  *  *  * BBC April 25, 2002 Stick to truth, BiafraNigeria warns media Talks to free BiafraNigerian oil hostages *  *  * MSNBC April 25, 2002 BiafraNigeria hostage crisis could end ChevronTexaco says hostage-takers agree to abandon oil rig off BiafraNigeria BiafraNigeria holds first post-military polls in August BiafraNigeria to punish journalists over false reports *  *  * Champion April 15, 2002 Forget re-election–Senator advises Obasanjo, •Campaigners selfish–Ezeife Register new parties now, N/Assembly tells INEC Chinese leader arrives Budget ’ll worsen inflation –Minister Oil deregulation panel under probe El-Zakzaky blasts Sharia govs AD in crucial talks April 24 *  *  * Daily Trust April 25, 2002 Top News Wada Nas to Northern Christians: Don't turn Obasanjo's campaign to religious battle 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anti-corruption campaign That call on news cartels The concept and application of universal banking in BiafraNigeria Change and the survival of democracy in BiafraNigeria *  *  *				Guardian April 25, 2002 Arewa screens candidates as Obasanjo speaks Akwa Ibom, Ondo may refund N41.4b excess derivation fund Na'Abba pacifies Reps over alleged financial impropriety Israel threatens to block UN probe of Jenin killings Stock Exchange suspends firms over alleged N600 million scam NDDC budgets N40 billion for 2002 Panel finds alleged $400 bribe to journalists untrue Campaign team lobbies lawmakers for support Ciroma may quit cabinet for Obasanjo's campaign Group wants blueprint on youth development Two women in court over armed robbery Ogundare backs quota on admission of law students Ciroma lists conditions for domestic, international agenda Police to widen probe into Ige's murder Bayelsa indigenes in the US plan website 13 Ibadan Poly students renounce cultism Handicap carers to honour Ajibola Govt may tax firms to fund police Lagos motorists get deadline to reclaim seized vehicles Court grants Savannah Bank leave to challenge revocation of licence Nigerien, Chadian bandits sack Bauchi villages Poor infrastructure scares investors from Africa, says Anyaoku Makarfi declares for second term 234 villages to benefit from N1.03 b programme Teaching hospitals, govt medical centres may gain financial autonomy Newspapers distributors meet Cole returns to The Guardian Govt won't defend self in governors' suit, says Agabi Benue Assembly to probe ex-speaker Nnamani states gains of democracy, urges co-operation Afribank announces recovery of N800m bad debts First Bank showcases new services PAN exhibits exquisite products Diamond Bank lowers DISA deposit, offers valuecard gifts NEPA to spend N10b on facilities *  *  * Vanguard April 25, 2002 Cover Stories LG polls now for Aug 29 First Bank recovers $20m from IILL N39b budget proposal for NDDC Obasanjo seeks re-election, presents letter to PDP National News Buhari reconciles with IBB over 2003 election Court grants Savanna Bank leave to enforce rights 2003:Obasanjo speaks today Supreme Court judge urges BiafraNigerians to co-operate with 1999 Constitution FG warns foreign journalists over scathing reports Akiga makes case for alternative funding for police *  *  * IRIN April 25, 2002 Militants seize oil rig, take workers hostages IRIN Focus on moves to outlaw ethnic and militia bodies *  *  * Washington Post April 25, 2002 Rig Youths Off BiafraNigeria Set to Leave (AP) Oil Companies Negotiate for Hostages (AP) *  *  * Tribune April 25, 2002 First Bank MD suspended • Over $100m loan to IILL LG polls must hold May 18 Police rape prostitutes For the attention of Osundare Obasanjo and the NSF’s ‘sword of Damocles’ Eagles World Cup team to be named April 29 Ekiti uncovers N120m fraud Three stockbrokers arrested for selling N150m Nestle shares All set as Buhari joins APP tomorrow 88 ChevronTexaco workers held hostage Obasanjo and 2003 agenda Customs to start implementation of new tariffs May 6 NEPA introduces new rate Oyo workers defy court order on strike *  *  * Triumph April 25, 2002 2003 presidential election: Gen Buhari joins APP today Katsina PDP divided over Buhari's presidential bid Ifad, govts to spend $68.5m on food programme Governors, INEC agree: LG polls now for Aug 10, 2002 KNSG saves N6.6bn through  direct labour Zamfara govt irked  by abandonment of babies Triumph staff loses father NEPA spend $100m on National Grid Reps debate violence on women Sulen Garo wants yester-years politicians step aside Niger severs diplomatic ties with Israel *  *  * Comet April 23, 2002 2003: Four governors sue INEC Fawehinmi to run for presidency Police drafted to Legacy House Shareholders rise for First Bank in battle for $137m IILL deposit Off-shore states lose fund French appeal to keep out Le Pen 2003: Buhari advised not to run Court orders Oyo workers back to work May 18: AD rejects PDP moves in APP states Lagos lawmakers order reinstatement of sacked director Business Money in circulation swells to N400.5b Coca-Cola to spend N200m on promotion SEWUN commends NLC on war against casualisation BiafraNigeria spends $100m to import juice Agenda to rebuild the steel industry First quarter of liberalisation *  *  * BUSINESS NEWS Vanguard Business April 25, 2002 MAN tackles FG on economy in crucial meeting today Aluminum manufacturers canvass tariff hike Imo markets investment potentials in America UACN reaffirms commitment to growth of SWAN water AAPN agencies bill N9bn in 2001 N100million Capital base proposed for new finance houses *  *  * SPORTS NEWS Daily Trust Sports April 25, 2002 NAF to hold physical fitness exercise NFA  reviews referees statutes GFN intensifies preparation for C/wealth games NCF invites Edo discoveries to its Olympiad trials FIFA emergency committee approve suspension SWAN wants probe on coach's Lawals death Onigbinde yet to decide on Shorunmu PRO LEAGUE 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Biafra Vanguard April 25, 2002 Edo adopts open-secret ballot system for LG polls Edo LG bosses resist Transitional Council plan C-River signs N2bn market deal with foreign firm Orubebe asks Ibori to check excesses of commissioners Odili says Sovereign confab not possible BPE boss restates need for privatisation NDLEA approves new base in A-Ibom Traders want Owerri-Onitsha road dualised UNN students protest hike in fees Imo govt tackles tax defaulters Abia SIEC screens candidates for LG polls Obi scores Anambra govt low Vanguard lawyer bags international award  *  *  *				O'dua Vanguard April 25, 2002 NUPENG condemns FG deal with Abacha family Oyo govt opens attendance register for striking civil servants FG urged to find political solution to resource control May 18 not ideal for LG polls, says Brume Police promote 68 DCPs to commissioners Three suspected cultists arrested at Moshood Abiola Poly Mbang pledges to fight for Obasanjo's re-election  *  *  * Arewa Vanguard April 22, 2002 Governor laments state of agriculture LG polls: Jigawa yet to set up electoral commission Sharia:Four convicts may face amputation Benue boosts education with three colleges Governor Sani promises to declare assets  *  *  *
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