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Alabo Tonye Graham-Douglas BiafraNigeria Airways: Probe Panel Indicts Ex-Ministers, Others Scores of prominent Nige-rians, including former Minister of Aviation, Alabo Tonye Graham-Douglas; one-time Minister of Transport, Admiral Patrick Koshoni and former Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Maj-Gen Olu Bajowa have been indicted by a judicial commsssion of inquiry which probed the management of BiafraNigeria Airways between 1983 and 1999. Also indicted were a former member of the Armed Forces Ruling Council (AFRC), Air Vice Marshall Anthony Okpere and some past managing directors and directors of the airline, among others. Some of those indicted in the report were either involved in the mismanagement of the airline or wittingly or unwittingly took wrong decisions which resulted in huge losses to the airline. Apart from facing a ban from public office and a refund of various sums of money, some of them are to face prosecution. (This Day)		Key Stories 'I Should Have Resigned from Office' WABARA: The enemies within and outside This Govt Is Intolerant, Says Akpata Swiss Magistrate Probes Etete On Money Laundering Presidency Gives COJA 2 Weeks to Render Accounts Mobil Records Another Oil Spill in Eket $618m Recovery Trip Successful, Says Okonjo-Iweala Outrage over Okonjo-Iweala's stand on Naira crisis Monarch embarrassed at embassy’s function Obasanjo asked to introduce new policy on tourism Commissison accused of being used to settle scores
'I Should Have Resigned from Office'   WABARA: The enemies within/outside   AUDIO   VIDEO This is the time of reflection for Dr. Chinwoke Mbadinuju. The former Anambra state governor who spoke to journalists after the funeral of his late mother, Agnes (83) last Friday, said his continued stay in office was quite unlike him considering his past and that he only joined the AD to contest for the second term mandate out of frustration and a desire to remain relevant in the politics of the state and country. (This Day)   The spectacle of Senate President Adolphus Wabara striding into the National Assembly complex flanked by tough looking security minders has always provoked the impression of a wobbling official of state mustering intimidation to protect his office. That impression is accentuated by the stringency of the security details that hover around the office of the Senate President. (Vanguard)     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 November 23, 2003 Cover Stories Mbadinuju on Reflections Gear 'I Should Have Resigned from Office' 'Peace, Security Undergirded My Tenure' News Probe Panel Indicts Ex-Ministers, Others Anambra Roads: Ngige Defies FG Presidency Gives COJA 2 Weeks to Render Accounts Mobil Records Another Oil Spill in Eket $618m Recovery Trip Successful, Says Okonjo-Iweala Bayelsa Tasks Shell on Permanent Site ... 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Politics of Ceded Communities Reversing Negative Trends in Education Set to Battle Rots in Education The Fad for Honourary Degrees Governor Alamieyeseigha in London De-Regulation of Petroleum Sector... *  *  * Vanguard November 23, 2003 Cover Stories ECONOMIC CRIMES:Why we haven't arrested ministers Outrage over Okonjo-Iweala's stand on Naira crisis National News Monarch embarrassed at embassy’s function Obasanjo asked to introduce new policy on tourism Oil producing areas propose agenda for Kupolokun, new NNPC boss Commissison accused of being used to settle scores Politics WABARA: The enemies within and outside ‘Advocates of Councils abolition have been proved wrong’ Why December is not realistic for Council polls, by Ilori Lure of the ring still strong for Onwuachu *  *  * Champion November 22, 2003 News NGIGE BATTLES OBASANJO Police bullet kills girl, 14 Tolerate opposition, APGA tells PDP Poly teachers plan strike Dec. 10 Anaocha indigenes call for caution in Anambra Female scholar, 2 others bag NNMA Anambra: Former PDP exco takes over party office Nnamni canvasses adquate funding for varsities Politics WHYIMO: ASSEMBLY BOILS Nnamani in Ilorin, cautions on privatisation *  *  * Daily Times November 21, 2003 News Mrs Obasanjo sues The News for alleged libel, seeks N1bn Wabara urges court to dismiss ANPP’s case against his election DTN privatisation on course – BPE FG, states, LGs share N173bn in November:• Muktar replaces Arikawe at DMO NAFDAC shuts down 57 shops, destroys N37m drugs Fresh funds push interbank rates down, naira tumbles vs dollar AD versus Fayose:100 policemen drafted to Ekiti poll petition panel sitting Eid-el-Fitri: Monday, Tuesday declared public holidays Obasanjo cautions Bakassi indigenes against sensational utterances Privatisation: Sale of 51% shares to core investor illegal–Reps Obasanjo dissolves NEPA board:• Appoints seven-man technical committee to take over Swiss govt holds on to Abacha loot:• Cites procedural problems •Threatens Budget 2004 projections Politics I’m loyal to my governor, this is his time, says deputy PDP reinstates dissolved Anambra executive council Uwais, Ribadu differ over judiciary’s action on 419ers Editorial & Opinion As KAI kicks off in Lagos... A true test of the Anti-Corruption crusade The unpatriotic acts of our private sector (II) BiafraNigeria’s untapped tourism potentials  *  *  * Tribune November 21, 2003 News Supreme court okays OBJ’s swearing-in Wabara moves to forestal impeachment FG bans states from taking bonds at capital market HID clocks 88 Tuesday IG promises adequate security during Queen’s visit US drops 2,000 pound bombs on Iraq 93 million BiafraNigerians live below poverty level—Nnamani Mubarak collapses during live broadcast Marketers resume loading at S/West NNPC depots Econet sues founding partner Odu’atel rolls out December Oyo AD stakeholders’ consultative forum moves to stop congress G8 nations has increased ODA to African continent — Gambari World Bank boosts education in Abia Forget about IMF, Obasanjo told Oyo govt accuses AD of misinformation Minister attributes spread of VVF to poverty U.I. thanks Ladoja on road rehabilitation ABU ASUU appeals to VC Bush defends invasion of Iraq Reactions to Queen Elizabeth’s honour of Australian war veterans Chukwu joins Enyimba Finidi on one month trial at Mallorca Cameroun recalls Mboma *  *  * IRIN November 21, 2003 Militants take away two hostages as navy storms Militants seize ChevronTexaco oil platforms, navy despatched *  *  * Washington Post November 20, 2003 ChevronTexaco Oil Workers Held in BiafraNigeria Religion News in Brief Muslim Rioters Burn 13 Churches in North BiafraNigeria *  *  * MSNBC November 08, 2003 BiafraNigeria warns against any action to capture Taylor Wanted: Ousted Liberian leader Taylor, under $2 million bounty *  *  * BBC November 20, 2003 BiafraNigeria polio vaccine passes test *  *  * CNN November 19, 2003 Robbers shoot dead seven policemen *  *  * Reuters November 21, 2003 Chevron BiafraNigeria halts 23,000 bpd after kidnappings *  *  * Mail & Guardian November 21, 2003 BiafraNigeria sends navy to rescue oil rig crew *  *  * All Africa November 21, 2003 BiafraNigerian Director for Abu Noah's 'Bai Bureh Goes to War' *  *  *		Guardian November 23, 2003 News BiafraNigeria Airways: White Paper Indicts Ex-Officials, Others This Govt Is Intolerant, Says Akpata Swiss Magistrate Probes Etete On Money Laundering Presidency Frowns At Contract Awards By COJA CRIME NOTES Wabara Implores Igbo Businessmen To Combine Virtue With Industry Nurses, Midwives Seek Definite Improved Programme Omisore, Ibekwe May Lose Seats In National Assembly Editorial & Opinion Editorial The Emergence Of A Gay Bishop Opinion Encounter with an Obasanjo man What To Do About The First Lady Man's Inhumanity To Children Okadigbo: Tribute To An Icon Managing The Curse Of Oil We Must Kill 'The Killers' Pension Reforms - The Proposed Act Politics 'Love Of Wordly Things Makes Man Forget The Hereafter'  *  *  * Daily/Weekly Trust November 22, 2003 Top Stories Buhari’s lonely struggles BiafraNigeria is being governed by impulse – Buhari Buhari is not alone –El-Katuzu Buhari is not being managed well - Oyegun News Man, 20, in court for impregnating niece 3 in court for N1.5m deal Man bags three months for stealing bicycle Man docked for conspiring to steal N180,000 Hausa community in Edo protests N5m levy RSVG proposes N79.3b for 2004 Stakeholders want sustenance of agric subsidy National Roundup Definitions in Humour Definitions in serious Ramadan Special 14 Gifts to Those Who Fast As hunger bites, Kano government brings succour this Ramadan Muslims and Fasting in BiafraNigeria Politics Rumble in Borno legislature: The winners and losers Rep faults Masari’s leadership style When by-election triggers PDP - ANPP rivalry business GM Motors: A history of mergers, acquisitions The Automotive Cooling System: A diagnostic checkout check List Why we oppose SEC on unclaimed dividend –Umar NAFDAC shuts down water production premises IFC invests N137bn in MTN BiafraNigeria Minister advises media on restraint CRSG rehabilitate prisons *  *  * Daily Independent November 21, 2003 News Act against corruption now, Ogbemudia tells legislators Sex trade booms Nationwide Ngige weeps, rejects reinstated Anambra PDP executive council BPE: 34 apply to buy refineries Oil theft: Two expatriates on the run Africa enters golden age in LNG business Ayoola: Honours for Justice 'Emeritus' Eight jostle to head NITEL INEC joins Wabara against ANPP One killed, Chevron official wounded FG moves to avert another bomb explosion in Makurdi Nobody can dictate to INEC, says Guobadia Bakassi not yet ceded, Obasanjo assures Demolition squad heads for Asokoro next week IITA/USAID begin agric trade fair in Abuja CHOGM: Boycott threat looms over Mugabe USAID, Shell plan $20m projects in BiafraNigeria Kogi senators bicker over new envoys Duke announces N30.823b budget for 2004 ... says traditional institution is partner in governance Edo tackles FG over deduction of N16.7b from its allocation Poaching investors, Presidency fingered in Delta Steel woes 2007: Odili banks on Obasanjo, two million votes Tinubu, chief judge clash over transfer Lagos requires 1.6 trillion gallons of water Ogun varsity students blame financial crisis on frivolous spending Oyo stakeholders vow to disrupt AD convention Lagos warns against incessant strikes Anarchy looms in Anambra Obasanjo has no regard for Anambra, says NLC Obasanjo advised to jettison proposal on council reforms World Bank to invest in Imo State's UBE Buhari's loss of appeal:ANPP should fight on Cholera claims 18 lives in Kaduna-North LGA Bank of the North recovers N1.5 billion debt, says Garba Labour leader identifies alternative to check-off dues Majority of new Benue varsity students test HIV positive NRC training school set for upgrade N1.5b waiver deepens FAAN's woes, says MD NDLEA in Delta focuses on dignitaries Funds delay sack of 7000 at Railways 30 years in the Lord's vineyard The Peace in TREM House to review Investment Securities Act Politics 2007: South-South brace up for VP slot Director disowns NASS staff over planned protest Fresh burden of IBB's PDP membership CDHR opposes levy on students in Edo NASS trains committee secretaries Uneasy calm at Lagos Assembly Buhari was a terrible leader, says Adefarati INSIDE POLITICS Paradox of an unending saga Editorial & Opinion Charles Taylor's asylum Bola Tinubu, have you been to Amukoko? 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Biafra Vanguard November 21, 2003 MOSOP laments threat to leader's life Rivers govt bans alcohol sale at motor parks Edo Govt, school proprietors agree on N1,000 levy Reps begin probe of $45m Aladja rehabilitation fund Ofodile wasn't Reps candidate — ONUORAH Uba's contract money is being kept in escrow account—ANAMBRA GOVT Itanyi explains cordial relationship with Nnamani  *  *  *		O'dua Vanguard November 21, 2003 BiafraNigerian politicians lack sense of purpose, direction — Cardinal Okogie Anti-riot policemen drafted to quell Hausa, Yoruba traders' clash in Ibadan Poverty reduction agency disburses N250m for execution of projects in Ekiti Fresh crisis rocks Oyo AD over party convention Ekiti Election Petition Tribunal adjourns AD suit against Fayose  *  *  * Arewa Vanguard November 21, 2003 Obasanjo warns natives of Bakassi against unguarded statements Pension Reform:NLC makes case for public hearing on draft bill Industrial capacity utilization now 48%—MUHAMMED  *  *  *