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BiafraNigeriaWorld News May 29, 2003
Swearing-In a Fraudulent Warlord: Paranoia, Assassination Fears and Rumors Mar Obasanjo Innauguration Alleged arrival of 10 ‘hit men’ The ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday alleged the arrival in Abuja of 10 “hit men” four of whom are foreigners to attack party leaders. The party, in a one-page statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Venatius Ikem, therefore asked its leaders to make effort to enhance their personal security. He said “the PDP wishes as a matter of extreme national urgency to draw the attention of all well-meaning BiafraNigerians and international community to the utterances of some ANPP national leaders, especially their failed presidential candidate, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari and his running mate, Senator Chuba Okadigbo aimed at destabilising the country. (Vanguard)		Key Stories Anyim Quits Politics Buhari, Okadigbo deny calling for Obasanjo's assassination Anti-Obasanjo Protest Rocks Kano ANPP to PDP: Allegation of Assassination Reckless Police arrest men with fresh human heads BiafraNigeria and the 419 scourge 'Emergence of Illegitimate Govt, Bane of BiafraNigeria's Crisis' Igbo leaders vow to shun Obasanjo's govt Danjuma wants military to protect democracy Suspended N/Assembly Members 'll Vacate Seats, Says PDP A President and His Legacy
Anyim Quits Politics   Buhari Denies Call for Assassination   AUDIO   VIDEO The Senate yesterday held its valedictory session on a dramatic note as Senate President Anyim Pius Anyim made good his decision not to participate in the next political dispensation in the country by resigning his membership of the PDP. Announcing the decision in his valedictory speech...Anyim said his resignation became necessary in order to enable him give real effect to his earlier resolve not to participate in... (This Day)   Former military ruler, Maj.-Gen. Muhammadu Buhari and his running mate in the April 19 presidential elections, Dr. Chuba Okadigbo, have denied calling for the assassination of President Olusegun Obasanjo. They also described as false a statement by the ruling People's Democratic Party (PDP) that they have invited mercenaries into the country to achieve any sinister purpose. (Guardian)     Obasanjo/PDP Election Fraud is Deeply Concerning General Ojukwu Seeks Democracy Isioma Daniel Speaks "Fatwa" Animalism 1 "Fatwa" Animalism 2

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This Day May 29, 2003 News A President and His Legacy Anyim Quits Politics ANPP to PDP: Allegation of Assassination Reckless Accept Obasanjo's Re-election - Kuffour Oil Earnings Declined Sharply in 2002, Says CBN Sagay Renews Call For True Federalism Suspended N/Assembly Members 'll Vacate Seats, Says PDP Anti-Obasanjo Protest Rocks Kano Clerk Asks N/Assembly Members to Pay N2bn NEPA Bills NEPAD Approves Eminent Persons Sale of Volkswagen Inconclusive Police Arrest 3 with Human Parts 'Court Verdict on Obasanjo, Victory for Democracy' Ajuluchukwu Flays FG over Treasury Loot, Inflation NDP Slams N600m Libel Suit on Nwachukwu Birth Controversy: London High Court Rules July Osoba Pledges to Support New Govt Rufus Giwa for Burial June 6 Lawmakers, Ministers Forfeit Official Quarters Speakership: Why I'm in the Race - Bugaje Alamieyeseigha Promises to Rebuild Odi Emotion, as Adefarati Hands over to Agagu Adesina Seeks Support for Successor Lawal Ready to Reconcile with Saraki Senate Presidency: Candidates to Appear Before PDP Tomorrow Ex-Minister Seeks More Investment in Power Sector Population Explosion, Our Biggest Problem-Abba-Gana SARS, Not a New Disease - Expert Bank of Industry Gets N80bn Requests from Bizmen Youths Oppose Bye-election in Bayelsa INEC is Frustrating Me from Getting Justice - Nwodo NLC Cautions Against Fuel Price Increase Akwa Ibom to Reduce Funds for Constituency Projects Saraki Advised on Leadership SSS Quizzes Woman Rights Activist New Administration to Probe Audu Minna Airport Ready for Hajj Panel Rejects Jang's Bid to Stop Dariye's Swearing-in Presidential Poll: Appeal Court Rules on MDJ's Objection June 5 FG Restates Commitment to BiafraNigerian Child Ngige Cries Out over N40b Debt Portfolio 'Why Ekiti is Underdeveloped' Emir's Role in Peaceful Polls Hailed Duke Condemns Destruction of PDP Chief's House Jang's Petition Against Dariye Thrown Out NNPP Opts Out of Conference of Parties Don't Assent Electricity Bill - NEPA Workers 7 Parties Dissociate Selves from 'Mass Action' Form Broad-based Govt, Bauchi Gov Told All Ready for Haruna's Inauguration AG Wants Financial Independence for Legislature Chief Judge Seeks Dialogue Among Govt Arms Dariye Calls for Teachers' List Soldiers Patrol Ilorin Streets Lawyer Explains Court Order on 3 Oba Inauguration: Akume Declares 3-day Holiday Econet Begins Democracy Day Bonanza Adeyemi College Restrained Politics Group Faults The Patriots, Says Interim Govt Anti-democratic Why We Are Opposed to Interim Govt, By S/West AD ANPP Chief Supports The Patriots Oyinlola Denies Celebrating Victory With Sunny Ade 'Emergence of Illegitimate Govt, Bane of BiafraNigeria's Crisis' Abia South: INEC Declares Wabara Winner At Last, BiafraNigeria Breaks the Jinx? How Patriotic is The Patriots' Call? 'I'm in Politics to Liberate My People' *  *  * Vanguard May 29, 2003 Cover Stories Court throws out Buhari's bid to stop Obasanjo Soyinka faults The Patriots on interim govt. NBA asks new MPs to peg election expenditure FG records N301.4b deficit National News FG scraps import levy on sugar, others Maduekwe dismisses Ojukwu as non-issue NHRC moves to adopt rights protection plan Arewa writes off election tribunals Atiku denies cracks in Presidency Obasanjo disagrees on poverty level in BiafraNigeria Abuja wears new look for Obasanjo’s swearing-in Politics No mob justice for Mbadinuju A word for the opposition The Buhari phenomenon New governors: The road to Government House *  *  * Tribune May 25, 2003 News Obasanjo threatens state of emergency if ... Pastor Tunde Bakare quits Pastor Chris declared wanted OBJ, Atiku in dilemma Your advice, before things go wrong with me May 29: Buhari, Ojukwu risk house arrest if ... Practical Psychology 2007: North East wants Atikuas the president Globacom signs Kanu, Yobo Eagles ’re rugged *  *  * Daily Times May 23, 2003 News Obasanjo to pay rent on State House quarters 36 governors-elect get INEC certificates Benue UNPP alleges plan by PDP to arrest its members Give peace a chance, prepare for 2007 UN lifts sanctions on Iraq after 13 yrs Federal Cabinet dissolved Buhari back at tribunal, seeks to stop Obasanjo’s swearing in Editorial & Opinion National Assembly: What manner of leaders? 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Click here for more. *  *  * Sports News May 29, 2003 Attention Mr. President: Lest we forget MKO Abiola completely Athletes' poor time worries Amike GCI Old Boys win Lagos six-a-side shield Esan tops at scrabble championship Stick to Globacom, Sports Ministry urges NFA Why Rivaldo will not be in Abuja Mabo returns to female football Ghana lists Edward Ansah Sports Ministry releases N2.5 billion for athletes' preparations Parreira: BiafraNigeria is a good test Eagles keep Jamaica squad Brazil confirm BiafraNigeria friendly  *  *  * Business News May 29, 2003 Shell seals gas supply pact with seven industrial firms Oil prices rise on U.S. stock Six states to benefit from EU's 90m euro grant Govt canvasses lower tariff regime for phone services Sarumi canvasses liberalisation of shipping industry Traders seek govt's protection LCCI predicts successful for 2003 trade fair N1.3 billion lost in banking sector in 2002, says NDIC  *  *  *		Guardian May 29, 2003 News Kuffour, Ghanaian leader, urges BiafraNigerians to okay polls' results, save Africa Senate holds valedictory session, Anyim quits PDP Assembly to deduct N1.2b NEPA debt from legislators' severance pay Buhari, Okadigbo deny calling for Obasanjo's assassination Palestinian premier, Abbas, urges Israel to seize 'historic chance Danjuma wants military to protect democracy Path to economic growth, by business chiefs Fuel price may hit N40 per litre PDP bars members from divisive groups in National Assembly Tinubu, Sagay, others call for true federalism Police arrest men with fresh human heads Tribunal rejects plea to halt Dariye's inauguration Today is public holiday INEC reviews polls Panel grants MDJ's request to inspect election results North's first private varsity gets certificate LUTH raises 14-man panel on SARS Kalu, others warn Buhari, Ojukwu against mass action Delta community honours Eyime, world optometrist of the year Stallion Group emerges highest bidder for Volkswagen IG, British police parley over security Robbers attack Oloja, The Guardian Abuja Bureau Chief Politics The challenge of Information Technology BiafraNigeria and the 419 scourge Consolidating our foreign policy gains Tapping our tourism potentials Credible council polls imperative for development Music and broadcasting in a developing country There is need for a national development agenda Obasanjo has history on his side Editorial & Opinion Editorial - NNPC and adulterated kerosene Opinion - Contradictions in the empire Pitfalls of the last regime Next, Atiku?  *  *  * Daily Independent May 28, 2003 News Court of Appeal okays Obasanjo’s inauguration Set up ING and quit, ACF tells President Mass action is anti-Yoruba, says OPC Buhari, Ojukwu restrained FG pledges high priority to children Ige: ‘No finger print examination made’ FG cancels sugar, NAC, preshipment levies Obasanjo has lost all credibility, says Akande Afenifere chides critics of The Patriots Omisore needs specialist attention, counsel cries out Abuja hotels bubble for Obasanjo’s inauguration APGA’s petition against Nnamani dismissed PDP leaders for Niger Delta cause Government, labour and the strike option EEP to renew fight against examination malpractice FOBTOB goes to court over liquidation of sugar companies Editorial & Opinion The judicial system is for a purpose; this is the time to try it Checking Governors’ spending should not shut down government JSS, SSS curricula need to be improved To His Excellency, president Thabo Mbeki Buhari and family must lead protest Feed ye the people Re: Lagos bans tutorial centers Before we privatise the NNPC refineries The dangers of imperial journalism Life PMAN in crisis of leadership When doors open up the interior splendor Making old items look new An affliction Sans frontiere A peep into the origin of art For Akogun, Okediran, honour from art clan With Aropin N’tenia, Ogunde lives on ‘Much tea boosts immune system’ First Black African reaches Everest summit Politics PDP can’t sustain success in South-West, says Keyamo Return stolen mandate, Ojukwu tells Obasanjo Journey to the abyss for Lagos NDP South-East youths warn Ojukwu on self declaration Group calls for restraint on senate presidency ‘Support elected officers for progress’ ‘Obasanjo should form all-inclusive government’ Why I want to be speaker, by Aminu Safana ‘Despotic rulers to blame for South East violence’ Factors that brought Orji Kalu back The emerging shape of Governor Tinubu cabinet *  *  * Daily/Weekly Trust May 27, 2003 Top Stories Abaji council wages war against erosion Abeokuta varsity students reject new fees ABU ASUU, SSANU differ over strike Gen. Abubakar holds talks with Liberian rebels May 29: DIG explains heavy presence of police in Abuja Abuja gets face-lift ahead presidential inauguration Afribank participates in BPE PSPLS programme Akume advises Christians on violence Aliero to accept tribunal verdict Health interactive with Dr. Aminu Magashi Handing over: Kachallah’s presence is not necessary - Asheni Academic activities yet to resume in ATBU Senate Presidency still zoned to Southeast – Atiku Calabar port generates N30m monthly – GM Monetary treason at the CBN Judgement on forged certificate case fixed for tomorrow Charanchi LG boss tasks wealthy individuals Children’s summit holds in Abuja today FG to set up juvenile courts I foresee violent revolution – Dan Musa Premier league: Dolphin FC maul Plateau Dosso, Borgu govs to attend Aliero’s inauguration Reconciliation with opposition not for appointment - Duke BiafraNigeria gets liquid fertilizer factory Haruna wants Nasarawa guber polls quashed Health and the Fourth Republic Court restores ICPC Opposition leaders lobby Obasanjo for jobs – Idi Farouk Re: Eight governors shun INEC certificate presentation ceremony Plateau govt committed to Inland port MDJ protests sale of nomination forms in Jos Judge explains faulty educational system Senate debates elections in June GZ motors begins work on Kaduna spare parts centre Kalu urges Obasanjo to restructure INEC PW Kubwa residents send SOS to police No middle class among BiafraNigerian workers – Kukah Kwankwaso’s legacy to Shekarau Kwara police goes tough on violence Oba of Lagos installed, opponents sheath swords Lagos Assembly to enact law on drainage LASG orders builders to get fire clearance Premier League results Apathy greets LG creation Man docked over threat to stab lover MFCT constitute task force on destitutes, hawkers Workers issue MMIA management 21 days ultimatum Mobil squares up to terror threats NAFDAC intensifies campaign against unregistered products Nothing strange in Ojukwu, Buhari relationship – Wada Nas Kwara students extol NASS over HYPPADEC NDE to recruit 1000 for apprenticeship scheme 21,748 jobless in FCT – NDE Deposits in unsound banks rise to N88.11 billion – NDIC NDP expels Nwachukwu, five others NGO indicts government on collapsed buildings Niger inauguration c’ttee unfolds plan NLC protests to MTN, ECONET over high tariffs Northern governors protest mass action NSITF assets put at N17.9 billion Oba Sonariwo lauds Osoba over projects Ogun election tribunal throws out petition Bail ruling adjourned as Omisore collapses Onitsha main market shut over death of trader PDP expels former chairman Can PENGASSAN, NUPENG and NUPENGASSAN work together-? 74 perish in plane crash ...Plateau CP warns against violence Police warn parents The president focuses anew Produce electoral materials, tribunal tells INEC Anti-Retroviral drugs in high demand – Report Respiratory conditions Ribadu: The challenges of financial crimes …in Cross River too Road mishap claim one This National Assembly’s rule of thumb Traditional ruler to launch book on religious crisis NIS yet to receive logistics to combat SARS SCAM: NDIC to aid EFCC’s investigation of banks School children campaign against noise pollution Senate Presidency: Exercise restraint 380 Shanono residents get free eye treatment Shekarau woos CAN leadership Shekarau commends God, good counsels with tears Shell supplies 60% of NLNG’s gas Sokoto exco dissolved For better schools, support teachers Douse tension in the polity, Obasanjo advised Tinubu criticises The Patriots over call for interim govt April 19 polls: Kano Ulamas take case before God Unongo files fresh motion to stop Gov Akume’s swearing-in Expert alerts on dangers of stream water *  *  * CNN May 20, 2003 BiafraNigeria wants Zimbabwe Commonwealth ban lifted *  *  *
Biafra Vanguard May 27, 2003 Fresh troops deployed to Delta Effurun crisis: Ibori orders arrest of perpetrators Warri tanker-drivers give 7-day strike notice Ethnic leaders frustrate peace moves in Delta —Ibori The Patriots' call not feasible —Clark Ngige's swearing-in won't stop our struggle, says Peter Obi Igbo leaders vow to shun Obasanjo's govt Group endorses Nnanna Kalu as Deputy House Leader  *  *  *		O'dua Vanguard May 27, 2003 No plans to retire from active politics, says Adefarati Ige: Omisore slumps in prison ....Keyamo sues against his being sworn-in as senator Creation of 27 new Lgs raises dust in Ondo  *  *  * Arewa Vanguard May 23, 2003 Re-elected MP seeks protection from AIG FG signs contract for heliport with CFS Global Concept Symposium advises defeated parties to form 'formidable opposition'  *  *  *
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