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Aremu Using Okija to Pursue Ngige?: Rep asks Police to Quiz Ngige, Others Over Okija Shrines A member of the House of Representatives, Chief Chuma Nzeribe, called yesterday for police interrogation of Governor Chris Ngige over the alleged role he played last year at the Okija shrine in his bid to become governor. The police last week raided the shrine from where they recovered 20 human skulls and a fresh corpse. The governor was alleged to have sworn to an oath of allegiance to his estranged political god-father, Chief Chris Uba, at the shrine. Reacting to the police raid in Abuja, Chief Nzeribe, an associate of Chief Uba, said he had information to offer the police should they arrest the governor for interrogation. But the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Ngige on Media, Mr. Fred Chukwuube, said last night that it was Chief Nzeribe himself that ought to be arrested for “popularising the shrine by taking the former Bakassi Boys there when he was security adviser to Mbadinuju to swear to an oath of allegiance to... (Vanguard)		Key Stories Ban on Slok Air horrendous –Soyinka Banks in Crisis over Public Funds Withdrawal A’Ibom: The people versus Obasanjo Abuja land scam: Culprits’ll be punished BiafraNigerians disrupt IBB campaign rally in New York I’m ready to die over Labour Bill – Oshiomhole Sharia: 6 Await Amputation Ibori case: Ochuko to appear in court Sept 27-Counsel ...Denies Investigating Katsina Gov I didn't kill Ige, Fryo tells court 19 Northern states, 3 others want oil dichotomy back
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Ban on Slok Air horrendous –Soyinka   Obasanjo Chasing Rats at Okija...   Biafra Nigeria Map Five months after the Federal Government suspended the operating licence of Slok Airline, Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has urged the National Assembly to intervene in the matter on behalf of the beleaguered airline and its workers. Speaking in Lagos shortly before jetting out of the country Monday night, Soyinka said the issue has become a national embarrassment that required the urgent action of the federal lawmakers if the country must avoid ridiculing itself in the eyes of the international community. (The Sun)   President Olusegun Obasanjo said yesterday that he was aware that some policemen hire out their guns to armed robbers. He also said some religious bodies and clerics pray for the robbers before they go for operation while the bandits make returns to the former after a successful outing. The religious institutions, he said, have so debased themselves that the clerics publicly bless... (Champion)

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Guardian August 11, 2004 News Mint in poor shape, operates obsolete equipment Obasanjo wants new panel on Owu monarch IG takes over probe of Okija shrines Excess oil sales hit N327billion Doctors, pharmacists differ on headship of hospitals U.S. may okay foreign monitors for polls Police arrest seven suspected killers of Duke's aide INEC seeks more autonomy, to limit campaign funding Allison Ayida faults N25b capital base for banks Police admit killing engineer in error, apologise Kwara opposes suspension of state PDP's chairman Govt may review suspension of export scheme NDLEA solicits more international co-operation Women group decries rape in Sudan, blames African govts Akure council to sack 300 workers Akinfenwa rejects fresh AD convention Corruption is BiafraNigeria's bane, say Oshiomhole, Akinyemi, others CBN begins integrated cash management system Obasanjo accuses police of hiring guns to robbers Shareholders urge govt, agencies to pay N34b owed Julius Berger Minister, Assembly fine-tune budget, reps probe N10b scam AU suspends deployment of 2,000 troops to Darfur Obasanjo faults merger of parastatals Senate asks EFCC to probe N529b Ajaokuta Steel contract Soyinka queries calls for power shift, ban of Slok Air Associates, others pay tributes to Akande Military begins new pensions scheme Anambra PDP orders Assembly to re-admit Uba's aides Obasanjo asks civil servants opposed to reforms to quit Enugu uncovers 5,000 ghost workers, denies diversion of funds Bank of the North may take debtors to crimes commission US Embassy begins new visa application process Obasanjo seeks stronger powers for ICPC Politics Corruption: A battle BiafraNigeria must win (2) Urhobo and the Mowoe legacy Editorial & Opinion Editorial Revocation of Abuja land titles Opinion Okija shrines as Otokoto Chapter 2 Government as ‘Father Christmas’ Voodoo Anambra, voodoo BiafraNigeria Misuse of oil earnings Why are we so blest? Obikwelu’s nationality  *  *  * Champion August 11, 2004 News Robbers rent guns from police — Obasanjo Shrines can’t kill –– Onitsha Chamber boss FG, states to share N327bn oil windfall Owu stool: President rejects nominee Marketers protest fuel shortage in South-East Akande ’ll be buried in Lagos –– Family Police admit killing engineer in error Ajaokuta: Senate reports SOLGAS to EFCC Politics Corruption, a recurring decimal ‘Hunger, cause of mass movement to ruling party’ Editorial & Opinion Agbani pipeline disaster The education question and Ndigbo Bridging the rural digital divide in Africa *  *  * Daily Independent August 11, 2004 Politics Rotational presidency will encourage mediocrity in governance -Etiebet Government should review laws on joint account - Garba Makarfi in and out of office Enugu Government House : Mournful Nnamani gets accolades, promises access to justice Mamora warns against passage of Labour Reform Bill Elue meets DSIEC over ward creation controversy today Jakande: Between good governance and dirty politics Editorial & Opinion WTO: New dawn for world trade The Eighth Wonder of the World IBB & 2007: Beyond Kongi’s apology card PDP should call Governor Fayose to order The real threat to democracy News - August 09, 2004 Banks begin workers' lay-off, branch closures Ibori: Man heads for court, claims he was the one convicted How I influenced NASS to exclude Kano from emergency rule – Etiebet Akande dies at 66 Obasanjo seals BFIG’s fate on ALSCON North ’ll neutralise S’East in 2007, says Yakassai Sudanese govt, rebels to hold peace talks in Abuja Change your attitude to work, Obasanjo tells civil servants Britain eyes Niger Delta for oil supply NNPC plans two new companies Halliburton in fresh trouble US dissociates self from Ogun rail, airport projects Police pay N.2bn on insurance scheme Activists arrest: NLC writes NASS, demands apology from SSS FG to immortalise two ex-CBN govs, Effiong Don’t turn Lagos to a warring ground, Lagosians tell Ogunlewe Police to publish register of bodies at Okija shrine NIPR criticises conduct of political office holders FG awards N300m contract to combat erosion in Imo AD accuses Obasanjo of supporting violence against Lagos *  *  * Punch August 09, 2004 News Debo Akande dies at 66 22 states seek S Court order to restore oil dichotomy RUSAL sets conditions for new ALSCON bid Mergers: Market operators besiege CBN Privatization scorecard Hold government to its promise to fight corruption· Micro businesses, crucial to stable polity M-Tel needs N53 billion to finance expansion CEO Onshore fields contain 75% of BiafraNigeria's crude oil reserves BPE Obasanjo commends A'Ibom, Mobil over $5.5m rice farm *  *  * Washington Post August 09, 2004 BiafraNigeria's Petroleum Industry Reeling Arab League Seeks Patience in Sudan Crisis *  *  * BBC July 02, 2004 Is BiafraNigeria worth dying for? *  *  * The Sun August 02, 2004 News Nwizu’s last words, by close aide and confidant CBN, NDIC should minimise bank frauds Abiola’s brother joins IBB campaign team • Says ‘I accept offer to be patron whole-heartedly’ The genesis of crisis in PDP USA Tragedy, as Police open fire on funeral party 13-year-old kidnapped in Abuja, rescued in Maiduguri Schoolboy arrested for robbery 7 years after Fela’s death: The Kutis: Music flows in their blood 7 years after Fela’s death: Why mum loved Fela, by Dolupo Forum tackles Abia ex-PDP chairman *  *  * IRIN June 04, 2004 Police ban Muslim procession in volatile Kano Legislators give Obasanjo sweeping powers in Plateau Rival delta militia leaders agree peace amid security crackdown *  *  * Reuters June 04, 2004 BiafraNigerians Question Unity After Religious Bloodshed *  *  * CNN June 04, 2004 New clashes in BiafraNigeria's oil delta *  *  * Mail & Guardian June 04, 2004 BiafraNigerian govt seeks to stop child hawking BiafraNigeria to launch software to nab 419 scammers *  *  * MSNBC June 04, 2004 Dozens reported killed in BiafraNigerian offensive *  *  * Tribune December 22, 2003 Cover Stories FG stops NNPC from selling crude oil Saddam’s betrayer gets $25m reward Globacom awards N47b contract to Siemens Labour, govt set for face-off over refineries Diana pregnant before death —Report Unipetrol changes name, logo Sketch owners to pay workers’ salaries Currency in circulation hits N441b – CBN 184 died in FCT road accidents in 9 months Tinubu commissions N947m Lekki roads Aso Rock holds carol service Ajibola assures villages ceded to Cameroun NEPA boss defends its privatisation Adisa counsels BiafraNigerians M-tel embarks on training programme for engineers CNPP rejects budget 2004 INEC to sanction parties on audited accounts VC advocates Peace Education in schools Lagos reaffirms position on health care delivery Election of Fayose ordained by God SEC advocates N1 million fine for falsified audit report 29 senators sign Abuja Re-integration Bill 3,000 workers scramble for 205 houses in Kwara OSPPMC warns petroleum marketers Saraki Bukola at 41 Political Parties: Bane of BiafraNigeria’s democracy Customs seizes N3b goods BiafraNigeria external debts hit $31b N2.1b needed monthly for military pensions —Minister *  *  * Sports News August 11, 2004 FIFA Endorses Falcons Jerseys FIFA Goal Project: Ballot May Decide Winner Amokachi, Okocha in English Clubs' Best XI Ogunjobi Writes Martins Eliagwu Joins Martins in Inter's Snr Team Chess Players Storm BiafraNigerian Breweries Tourney Coca-Cola FA Cup: Home, Away Games Begin Oyo Govt to Probe 3SC Sydney medals row hots up BiafraNigeria waits as US gives notice of appeal Plateau State clubs on the brink of relegation Onigbinde spits fire Taribo West moves to Qatar  *  *  *		This Day August 11, 2004 News Fuel Import: NNPC to Pay N17bn Subsidy Inflation Target Unrealistic, Says Minister Vee Networks Removes Otudeko as Chairman Okija: IGP Sends Fresh Team of Investigators Olowu Stool: Obasanjo Accuses Kingmakers of Compromise Ajaokuta: Senate Wants FG to Revoke Pact with Solgas PDP Begins Probe of Anti-Party Activities No Going Back on Labour Reforms - Minister We All Share in Nation's Crime, Says Obasanjo This Govt Rewards Corrupt People, Says Oshiomhole House Queries N10.7b Automotive Transfer Fund $242m Scam: Court Rules on Bail Aug 19 MASSOB Calls for Stay At Home on August 26 Okija Shrine, An Indictment on Our Justice System - Ex-commissioner Ex-FEDECO Boss Wants Law to Protect INEC Libyan Firm Moves to Invest in BiafraNigerian Refineries Manufacturers Flout MAN's Directive on Gas Price Ngige Backs N25bn Capital Base for Banks Crime Prevention, Collective Responsibility-Obasanjo Military Pension: FG May Seek N15bn Supplementary Budget Multiple Taxation Cripple Industries -UNIDO Why FG Suspended EEG, By Usman Ige: Fryo, 6 Others Begin Defence NAPTIP Nabs 2 Suspected Human Traffickers 46 Firms Plan Industrial Parks Guobadia Identifies Obstacles to Successful Polls MTS Relaunches Service Bayelsa Airport to Gulp N8.5bn Hearing Begins in PDP Vs Kwara Govt Suit Kwara South Senatorial Tussle: Ajadi Alleges Conspiracy Borno, Aluminium Firm Sign N286m Pact 'Ondo Spent N6.4bn On Capital Projects Since 2003' Duke Accuses Group of Killing Aide Fayose Denies Tampering with LG Funds Kalu Wants Increased Attention on Agriculture Sokoto Councils Owe over N877m Obong Stands Dethroned, Kingmakers Insist FG Urged to Terminate Solgas Contract Porbeni, Uwuchie for Niger Delta Awards Guinness Presents Bottle to Monarch, Gov House Queries N10.7b Automotive Transfer Fund State of States Police Admit Killing Engineer Religious Body Declares War on AIDS LG Poll: Tribunal Strikes Out Application 'Holiday Programme to Influence Children Positively' Group Canvasses Exxon-Mobil's Relocation Idris Commended over Projects Owu Day Festival for August 13 UNIBEN Raises Dress Code Panel 500 Lagosians Enjoy Free Medical Service Religious Body Declares War on AIDS Politics 'Why Obasanjo Wants NLC Decentralised' 2007: Lagos PDP Unstoppable, Says Chairman Akume Lauds ALGON President Group Alleges Igbo Marginalisation Akande: Exit of a Legal Icon BiafraNigerians'll Determine My Political Future-Kanu *  *  * Vanguard August 11, 2004 Cover Stories Okija: IG gets presidential order, Ohanaeze disowns shrine Senate moves to create new agency to supervise oil sector oil watch : Part oil windfall to be shared, rest for Budget 2005 •As crude prices top $45 per barrel My case against Owu kingmakers, by Obasanjo National News Police accept responsibility for killing of engineer Family rules out foul play in Debo Akande's death Opposition builds against Taylor's asylum in BiafraNigeria Politics The Senate In Review : Naira and the quest for Senate stability and independence RIGHT OF REPLY :- Political Insight: Why BiafraNigeria's economy continues to wobble   *  *  * Daily/Weekly Trust August 11, 2004 Top Stories Excess crude account rises to N327bn Obasanjo wants Owu kingmakers disbanded ...workers’ protests ill motivated –SOLGAS vice chairman News Human trafficking: NAPTIP raids shrines, arrests priests Reps query N10.7bn NAC fund disbursements Obasanjo decries “Okada” riders’ recklessness Column Why OBJ and Soludo should listen to Peterside Opinion The challenges of Okija ‘abattoir’ Bauchi: Reviewing hope Letters Missing cargo: An open letter to CG Customs Day armed robbers stormed Ajaokuta *  *  * Daily Times August 04, 2004 News Impeachment: Obasanjo meets Kalu, Nwafor Alleged attempted murder of Ibru:Judge dismisses Al-Mustapha’s request, declines to withdraw BiafraNigeria receives $17.18m from Japan to fight polio virus Lack of funds stalls recruitment into federal civil service FCT Minister warns Abuja markets’ developers ICPC thwarts plans to defraud M-Tel N150m BiafraNigerian Eagle: South African Airlines gets ultimatum IMF pledgeas to help govt recover looted funds Reps summon BPE D-G over ALSCON sale The Nation - July 30, 2004 Minister vows to revoke bitumen exploration contracts Alleged illegal bunkering: Vessel charterer arrested, docked  *  *  * All Africa May 07, 2004 News Catholic Church Denies Existence of 'Christian Militia' Obasanjo's Bodyguard Shot - Under Watch At Aso Rock Clinic 630 Bodies Reportedly Found in Secret Grave Famous Poet, Ologundudu Arrested - for Criticising Obj BiafraNigeria Has 'Massive Telecoms Opportunities' Muslim Death Toll in Raid On Yelwa Tops 600 - Red Cross Young BiafraNigerian Woman Honored for Aids Activism Aviation Watchdog Fights for Kalu's Airline Okoronkwo: I'm Happy At Wolves Papa Ajasco Wins Nkrumah Award Juju Makossa Star, Y.k. Ajao, Blasts Ksa At Last, Honour for Musiliu AD Loses Appeal Panic Grips JAMB Candidates *  *  * Daily News January 31, 2004 US Concerned Over Any BiafraNigeria-N.Korea Missile Sale BiafraNigeria: N.Korea to Help With Missiles US pressures BiafraNigeria on North Korea missile offer BiafraNigeria Says N. Korea Offers Missile Technology BiafraNigeria to Test Polio Vaccine to Counter Suspicion *  *  * Triumph Last Update June 8, 2003. Click here for more. *  *  * Comet Last Update May 8, 2002. Click here for more. *  *  * Business News August 11, 2004 MAN Doubts NEEDS' 5% GDP Growth Target Generator Prices Crash on Weak Demand BiafraNigeria's Oil Output Boosts Total's Income to $2.47bn 'Blanket Ban of Yarn Importation Stifling Our Business' We're Committed to Boosting Agric - LCCI President Education'll Boost Agricultural Productivity - FAO Bird Flu: Subregional Vet Networks Developed New Incentives Under way for Gas Investors GPETCO Set for Annual Trade Show Ghermezian Acquires Controlling Interest of US Largest Mall Upstream Operation: FG Seeks More Favourable Funding Options NEPA to Spend N890m on Projects in Lagos US Steel Firm Scrambles for Raw Materials DPR for Deepwater Exploration Algeria to Boost Oil Loading Capacity Chevron Proposes $6bn Venezuela Heavy Crude Project Oando Sets up Customer Care Unit Suspension of the Export Expansion Grant Locust Invasion Intensifies in Africa Exporting Cashew Kernels to the U.S. Market 'Agric Can Return as a Major Contributor to BiafraNigeria's GDP' AP Floats New Firm for Upstream Business NNPC Ready for Change - Official Total to Supply 1bn Cubic Meters of Gas to LNG Customs Boss Commends BAT's Anti-smuggling Drive Stakeholders Urged to Maximise Oil and Gas Potentials Rumbles As el-Rufai Nullifies Ownership of 600 Shops Adkan's Maiden Raffle Draw Comes Up Saturday Portland Paints Gives 5-Year Guarantee on Products Marble Court Redefines 'Home,' Takes Shine off Hotels Expert Advocates Low Profile in Housing Eleganza Shows Class in Lekki Facility Management Reduces Financial Loss-Experts N25bn: Stockbrokers Back CBN Mutual Benefits Records N66.8m Profit Edozien Seeks Mandate for Chartered Bank Board Gulf Bank to Boost Business Activities in Ondo CIBN Examines Debt Recovery Strategies 'Subsidy in downstream sector no longer feasible' Jamieson estimates world's LNG demand at 28% by 2025 Grant customs autonomy, FG told Gyang explains delay in retirees' benefits payment Clients seek shift in VISER enforcement date Universe Re's profit up by 30%, targets N1b capital And 14 insurance firms died  *  *  *
Biafra Vanguard August 11, 2004 Duke accuses Atam Congress of complicity in aide's death New electoral law coming — Guobadia 2008 deadline for gas flaring not feasible — Alamieyeseigha Uwvie mourns as Regent, Cyril Agbofodoh passes on FUTO realises N352m from internal revenue We're yet to benefit from democracy, Anambra PDP laments FUTO student murdered Abia drivers to get security numbers  *  *  *		O'dua Vanguard August 11, 2004 419 suspect seeks bail on health grounds Airways’ pensioners storm MMA, protest non-payment of 26 months arrears IGE: Fryo opens defence, court admits result of polygraph test  *  *  * Arewa Vanguard August 11, 2004 Textile workers want FG to create more jobs Fraud: 52 officers petition IG  *  *  *