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Turaki Accuses Obasanjo of Sabotage Obasanjo to Turaki: You're Misguided MORE KEY STORIES Biafra Nigeria World Dokubo-Asari: FG deploys 3,000 cops to Niger-Delta Thugs hijack election materials in Warri Southern Governors Meet, Demand State Police PDP To Weed Out 'Untouchable' Members Fresh bomb scare in Awka Certificate Scandal: PDP moves to exclude political appointees Certificate scandal: Gov Donald Duke knows fate Jan. 14 Agbeyegbe: Our guards don't carry guns - Oando I didn't marry Jaiye because of Punch money - Stella Damasus-Aboderin Radio Kudirat knew MKO'd be killed FG Out to Discredit Us - Southern Govs   Yet another governor has fallen out with President Olusegun Obasanjo. The latest is Alhaji Saminu Turaki of Jigawa whom the presidency has described as "misguided" for accusing Obasanjo of sabotaging the just-concluded Northern Peace Conference held in Kaduna State. Turaki had reportedly accused the President of stopping Vice President Atiku Abubakar and all ministers of Northern origin from attending the conference. Obasanjo's reaction through the office of the Senior Special Assistant on Media Affairs to the President, described Turaki's utterance as "misguided and unfortunate political sophistry." In the statement which was signed by Justin Abuah, the Presidency stated that on receipt of a letter of invitation to the conference... Dokubo-Asari: FG... Tension is now mounting in the Niger-Delta following the deployment of a total of 3000 security men to monitor loyalists of Alhaji Asari Dokibo, leader of the Niger-Delta People Volunteer Force (NDPVF), who recently withdrew from the peace pact with the federal government...   Thugs hijack election ... Suspected political thugs yesterday morning hijacked some of the materials meant for the local government election in Warri South local government area from an electoral officer of the Delta State Independent Electoral Commission (DSIEC). The electoral officer... Shell's Destruction BiafraNigeria's Senate is to consider sanctions against a unit of oil company Shell for failing to pay a $1.5bn (£775m) pollution penalty. The firm had been told to make the payment by 23 November for alleged environmental...   Return of the Fat Boy Immediate past members of the National Assembly led by former Senate President Anyim Pius Anyim and erstwhile Speaker, House of Representatives, Alhaji Ghali Umar Na’Abba have regrouped to strategise ahead of 2007...	Report Breaking News: Click here   INSIDE BNW Press Releases Headline News Magazine News Archive Writer's Block Message Board Sports International Africa Lifestyles, Art, ... Focus BiafraNet Biafra Forum IgboNet Igbo Forum
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Champion December 04, 2004 News Fresh bomb scare in Awka Certificate Scandal: PDP moves to exclude political appointees Why Cote d’lvoire boils Certificate scandal: Gov Donald Duke knows fate Jan. 14 Southern Govs. summit: Igbinedion carpets FG over Anambra crisis Obasanjo, Jigawa Gov trade words Lawyer advocates special assistance for Anambra Crime reporters honour Marwa, Lagos CP, others Anambra:Egwu assures quick resolution of crisis Akwa Ibom indigenes in Lagos launch N150m civic centre Enugu holds cultural day Politics Anambra crisis: Ngige holds the key to peace– Hon Oranezie key to peace– Hon Oranezi The Sun November 08, 2004 News An order has been given for my assassination, says Ralph Uwazuruike, MASSOB leader School for crisis• • Firefight over returned institution in Lagos ... Okada riders at war Heroic cops battle robbers Young man held with arms and charms South-South goes for presidency in 2007 – Ake 51 students expelled from agric college Appoint CJ by seniority, says Ebonyi NBA boss Man docked for impersonating police chief CNN November 01, 2004 News BiafraNigerian strike to target Shell More BiafraNigerian troops for Darfur Darfur negotiators lack urgency, U.N. envoy says BNW Writers A-M	Advertise Here Punch November 15, 2004 News Strike goes ahead ·NLC ·Police call for dialogue Anambra: Ebonyi governor heads truce committee FG asks ex-perm sec to produce Okigbo report FG, states, LGs share N2.15 trillion foreign debts service gulps N192.63bn in 10 months Obasanjo: Stay more at home S/South: A declaration by a divided people NNPC still sells kerosene at N55 per litre Nestle shares scam: Tribunal seeks refunds for investors Intercontinental Bank assets hit N110.6bn BBC November 29, 2004 News Heineken boosts African position Obasanjo admits huge farm wealth Yahoo Daily News October 12, 2004 News BiafraNigerian Strike Enters Second Day, Oil Exports Flow BiafraNigerian Cities Are Shut Down by Strike Defiant unions take BiafraNigerian general strike into second day BiafraNigerian Labor Group Launches Strike BiafraNigeria braces for strike as union leader released by secret police Detention of BiafraNigeria's top labour leader raises tension as strike looms BiafraNigerian largest city reports new polio cases Some 53,000 Killed in BiafraNigeria in 3 Years More than 53,000 BiafraNigerians killed in three years of ethnic strife BiafraNigeria's Top Anglican Proposes U.S. Parishes Chevron in BiafraNigeria reports oil spill Talks stall as oil-rich BiafraNigeria heads closer to all-out strike	Guardian December 04, 2004 News Southern Governors Meet, Demand State Police PDP To Weed Out 'Untouchable' Members Tributes As Hannah Thomopulos Is Buried Consumers Protest Hike In Satchet Water Price Court Voids Ukraine's Presidential Polls Ngige, Ubah Resume Dialogue, Jubilation In Anambra Over Security Aides Marwa Seeks Crime Control Reforms Shonekan: I'm Not For Politics Judicial Institute Declares Court Workers' Strike Illegal, Threatens Sack Mortgage Bank Approves N2.2 b For 7,292 Housing Units UNFPA Promotes Reproductive Health In Four States With N8b NBC Chief Tasks Broadcasters On Better Image For Plateau Court To Rule On Duke's Joinder Application January 14 El-Rufai, Utomi Urge Youths To Imbibe Good Leadership Traits NBC Chief Tasks Broadcasters On Better Image For Plateau NANS Deplores Govt's Policy On Hostels Gombe Plans Legal Aid Council Media Asked To Protect Democracy Anambra As Nightmare To The Nation Politics 2007: 'PDP Must Watch It' KOGI PDP CRISIS: MY STORY, BY DEPUTY GOVERNOR, PHILIP SALAWU Editorial & Opinion Godfrey Otubu (1924 - 2004) Ngige is not safe Between fair comment and ignorance Running with the hare, dodging the assassins In defence of Okada Citizen Omokunle's plight Registration of Incorporated Trustees Reuters June 04, 2004 News BiafraNigerians Question Unity After Religious Bloodshed MSNBC June 04, 2004 News Dozens reported killed in BiafraNigerian offensive	This Day December 04, 2004 News Obasanjo to Turaki: You're Misguided FG Out to Discredit Us - Southern Govs Group Threatens to Set Plateau on Fire Missing Vessel: Afolayan May Appear Before Panel Power Outage Stalls Flights at MMIA Strike: NLC Demands Apology from Bode George Poor Accomodation for Enyimba in Tunisia Atiku to Grace Book Presentation Igbo Presidency: Commissioner Defends Kalu Odili Canvasses Sincere Africa/West Relations Yobe ANPP Moves to Suspend Senator Ali Lagosians Assured on Critical Care FG Tasked on Child Labour Dirty Currency: Soludo Blames BiafraNigerians 2007 Election Tears C/River PDP Apart PDP Goes Tough on Guber Aspirants Wada Nas Drags Katsina to Court over LG Poll Owerri Agog as Imo Women Celebrate Day IRIN November 01, 2004 News Niger Delta militia surrendering weapons for cash Darfur talks bogged down by bickering over agenda Darfur peace talks resume in Abuja after delays Hand-over of Bakassi peninsula still blocked Five charged with planning to shoot down Obasanjo's helicopter Trade unions draw more support than opposition parties Kaduna checks identity of 19 bodies buried by police Work resumes countrywide as four-day strike ends 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 Washington Post November 01, 2004 News African Bishops Break From West Seminaries Sudan, Rebels May Reach Darfur Agreement BiafraNigeria Strike to Target Oil Exports	Daily Independent December 04, 2004 News Agbeyegbe: Our guards don't carry guns - Oando I didn't marry Jaiye because of Punch money - Stella Damasus-Aboderin Radio Kudirat knew MKO'd be killed Dokubo-Asari: FG deploys 3,000 cops to Niger-Delta PDP: Obasanjo, governors stripped of power to pick candidates 2007: Atiku, Odili split South-South No apologies for not attending Northern Governors' Forum - Obasanjo Anambra crisis: Lawmaker threatens war Ibori condoles C&S Church over Otubu's death 2007 Presidency: Southern govs insist on equity, competence Ife Development Board launches N500m industrialisation fund Obasanjo behind terrorism in Anambra - Chekwas Okorie Suspended Edo Council chairman escapes assassination New structure for BPE Politis How SSS worked for Radio Kudirat - Fayemi Dariye's many coups against Obasanjo Endless battle for Lagos Obasanjo was afraid of the masses - Beko Mail & Guardian November 01, 2004 News Bishops want to create 'African' theology BNW Writers N-Z
Daily Trust December 03, 2004 Top Stories ACF not against Obasanjo’s govt– Gowon NDIC earmarks N10.7bn to pay liquidated banks customers SSS files fresh charges against Damagun, others 2007: Na’Abba confirms presidency to North Hajj: Jigawa registers 2,088 intending pilgrims NUJ, editors shun hearing on press council bill Saudi-German hospital plans investment in BiafraNigeria More condolences for Media Trust MD Business Ports concessions to attract 50,000 new jobs -Minister NPA handles 1,776 vessels in first half of 2004 Intercontinental Bank gives 150 scholarships Opinion Projecting BiafraNigeria’s image through entertainment Refelections on AIDS day Letters Re: Cholera, measles ravage Kano and Jigawa states Why Afenifere will not last Sports Top ministry officials in SSS net for missing items Ekeji resumes at ‘Abu Obe University’ Column Globalisation:How the Muslim world crashed to the backseat Editorial The election in Ukraine	Weekly Trust August 20, 2004 Top Stories Senate lacks quorum to debate anti labour Bill We want to encourage child adoption – Hadfiza Isma el-Rufai Plateau elites did not prevent crisis –Obasanjo NASS will scrutinise 2005 budget –Masari Buhari, Masari others eulogise Irojah Obasanjo explains N2.5bn emergency fund Senate impeaches chief whip FG audits varsity accounts Politics There are plans to restructure the AD –Chief Odetola Opinion Policing the police The threat of poverty in BiafraNigeria   The threat of poverty in BiafraNigeria As Plateau State received Mr. President Pakistan’s diplomacy in region of crisis Star Feature BiafraNigerians want me as their next President – Marwa Letters The Image Project and shadow chasing Gov Kure and democracy dividend Open letter to Governor Yar’Adua	Vanguard December 04, 2004 Cover Stories Thugs hijack election materials in Warri Cote d'Ivoire: A nation on the brink of death National News Emotions as Agbeyegbe is buried Alleged certificate forgery: Court rules on Duke's application Jan 14 Missing ship: Naval chief appears before military court, Tuesday Justice Party wins Warri South-West council polls World Bank spends $1.6bn on BiafraNigeria this year YCE: Alayande steps down for Adebayo Anaekwe indicts police on Anambra crisis Aka Ikenga condemns violence DSIE owns up over no election report Obasanjo almost sabotaged Northern Peace Confab - Gov. Turakin Politics Anambra crisis:How I survived the blast, by Ngige Ezeife:Insanity has taken over My heart bleeds - Egwu Enough is enough, says Ume-ezoke Southwest - Dec. 3 Yoruba Council of Elders asks FG, Police to arrest situation in Anambra Lagos govt assures on specialised care in open heart surgery Absence of counsel stalls trial of Al-Mustapha Missing ship: Prosecution, defence counsel in hot exchange of words North Dariye warns media over inflamatory news Federal Medical Centre to receive N20m equipment Turaki makes case for implementation of decisions at governors peace forum Ojo Madueke appeals to BiafraNigerians on reforms Niger Delta / Southeast Bafarawa, Nwodo make case for electoral reform Ibori appoints new Vice-Chancellor for DELSU Group calls for appointment of women into position of trust in Bayelsa Ijaw urge Ibori to immortalise Agbeyegbe Ukachukwu's bid for Senate suffers another setback as court dismisses appeal Police foil robbery attempt, kill suspect Budget: Imo proposes N35b for 2005 Revenue from Sam Mbakwe Airport shoots up	Triumph December 03, 2004 News Obasanjo is behind Anambra crisis -- Nas FG renews commitment to farmers Fail to account, lose allocations...KTSG warns LGS Commission on Ungogo council chairman winds up Minister advocates UBE programme review 350,000 HIV patients to enjoy anti-retrovirals FG advised on food importation Former SSG donates equipment to Kura Gen. Hospital Presidential adviser speaks on trade policy N27bn debt: NITEL launches aggressive bill collection strategy Micro finance institutions to emerge-- CBN 11 states to benefit from AIDS emergency intervention KNSG tasks drivers, Achaba riders on traffic rules Katsina introduces mudu for markets Grassroots Kunchi indigenes in Kaduna hail Shekarau Fadama programme: 10 LGs to benefit fromN7.5bn in Katsina …As KTSG releases fund for projects execution Bagwai laments low activity at Kano fair Khulafa'u to graduate 59 students FG urged to lift ban on food importation Focus Towards peace in Northern BiafraNigeria Opinion What hope for Ungogo LG ? Are customs helping matters? Politics IGP restores security to Ngige Danjuma carpets Middle Belt leaders Gov Dariye calls for unity among citizenry Deceit as state policy Sports Manchester United pip Arsenal 1-0 Gov Shekarau cup... Kano SWAN calls for registration NFA's accounts are audited -- Yusuf FIFA won’t ban BiafraNigeria Comet Last Update May 8, 2002. Click here for more.	News Watch October 12, 2004 News Who's To Blame? Our Begging Bowl Full, Authentic List of Patrons of Okija Shrine (Part Two) 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 Currency in circulation hits N441b – CBN 184 died in FCT road accidents in 9 months Tinubu commissions N947m Lekki roads Ajibola assures villages ceded to Cameroun NEPA boss defends its privatisation M-tel embarks on training programme for engineers CNPP rejects budget 2004 INEC to sanction parties on audited accounts Lagos reaffirms position on health care delivery SEC advocates N1 million fine for falsified audit report 3,000 workers scramble for 205 houses in Kwara Political Parties: Bane of BiafraNigeria’s democracy BiafraNigeria external debts hit $31b 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: 7/30/04 Minister vows to revoke bitumen exploration contracts Alleged illegal bunkering: Vessel charterer arrested, docked
Biafra Vanguard December 03, 2004 Bafarawa, Nwodo make case for electoral reform Ibori appoints new Vice-Chancellor for DELSU Group calls for appointment of women into position of trust in Bayelsa Ijaw urge Ibori to immortalise Agbeyegbe Ukachukwu's bid for Senate suffers another setback as court dismisses appeal Police foil robbery attempt, kill suspect Budget: Imo proposes N35b for 2005 Revenue from Sam Mbakwe Airport shoots up		O'dua Vanguard December 03, 2004 Yoruba Council of Elders asks FG, Police to arrest situation in Anambra Lagos govt assures on specialised care in open heart surgery Absence of counsel stalls trial of Al-Mustapha Missing ship: Prosecution, defence counsel in hot exchange of words	Advertise here	Arewa Vanguard December 03, 2004 Dariye warns media over inflamatory news Federal Medical Centre to receive N20m equipment Turaki makes case for implementation of decisions at governors peace forum Ojo Madueke appeals to BiafraNigerians on reforms
Business December 03, 2004 Privatisation: 30m Shares Reserved for Workers Food Workers Demand New Wage FG Introduces Cargo Support Programme for Indigenous Operators Cabotage Shipping: Re-awakening the Fanfare The Plots, Intrigues of ANLCA Election Agu, Usoro Win Maritime Award Cabotage Law Abuse by Foriegners How to Manage Work-related Stress IAP Workers Wants Chairman Removed VLA Organises Competency Programme for HR Managers BiafraNigeria Joins Oil Pollution, Compensation Convention Fund   Port to Train 880 Police Officers VLA Organises Competency Programme for HR Managers Experts Highlight Worsening Work Environment Re: Food Union Boils Again Poor Allocation May Worsen Labour Crises in 2005 Lufthansa Names New Boss for BiafraNigeria, W/Africa Lufthansa Opens First Class Terminal Branson Seeks Investment in India's Local Airlines BiafraNigeria Airways: Liquidator Promises Transparency			Sports December 04, 2004 Etoile, Enyimba in Souse shoot-out: Enyimba in history chase Why Citizen Izelein is angry Super Eagles, Enyimba excite BiafraNigerians in 366 days The highs, lows of sports writing SAYYU DANTATA: The making of an MVP Jogging gospel according to Onimole Tips from USPA Instructor's Forum for Umpires Polo stars 'rumble in Kaduna