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Embarrassing Catalogue of Self-Indictment Soyinka Blasts Yoruba Warlord Obasanjo, PDP Against Ogbeh MORE KEY STORIES Biafra Nigeria World INEC proposes electoral law amendment ANPP loses suit to void Wabara's election PDP Resolves Obasanjo/Ogbeh Feud Tears, jeers as ...BON sacks 1,200 workers …DGMs, AGMs, PMs affected 36 govs meet on BiafraNigeria’s destiny Dariye Wants EFCC Suit Transferred to Abuja World IgboSummit holds in Enugu National honours: Obasanjo decorates Shonekan, 193 others Refineries: Contractors not to blame, says NNPC director Slok Airlines closes shop in BiafraNigeria; de-registers aircraft with NCAA N60b staked on BiafraNigeria, Sao Tome oil blocs   Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has described President Olusegun Obasanjo’s response to the letter from his party Chairman, Chief Audu Ogbeh, as an embarrassing catalogue of self-indictment which does not adequately answer to the issues raised by the party chairman. Meanwhile, more troubles await Chief Ogbeh and members of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party as a motion on notice for the immediate suspension of the committee and the appointment of a caretaker committee in its stead will be moved today at the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja. Former military president, General Ibrahim Babangida (rtd), plans to visit Anambra with a view to brokering peace between Governor Chris Ngige and his god-farther, Chief Chris Ubah, South-East coordinator of the IBB presidential campaign machinery, Chief Peter Ogbogu, said in Abuja yesterday. INEC proposes electoral... A raft of amendments to the Electoral Act 2002 and INEC Act 1998 is being sought by the Independent National Electoral Commission that would, among others, sanction parties for fraud and electoral malpractices as well as deregister them...   ANPP loses suit to void... The All BiafraNigeria Peoples Party yesterday lost its bid to nullify the declared victory of the Senate President, Chief Adolphus Wabara, in the April 12, 2003 National Assembly election. The result saw Wabara of the People Democratic Party... Things Fall Apart The National Working Committee (NWC) of the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) was, yesterday, sharply divided over the face-off between President Olusegun Obasanjo and the...   Obasanjo Lied Anambra State governor, Dr. Chris Ngige, yesterday dismissed claims by President Olusegun Obasanjo that he once admitted to Chief Chris Uba's assertion...	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 15, 2004 News BiafraNigeria is drifting —Shagari PDP splits on Obasanjo, Ogbeh Akunyili x-rays ethics at Champion lecture today Ekwueme, others eulogise Nwankiti Mourners among 20 drowned in boat mishap ACF will not pick president —Awoniyi Insurers assured over new capital base PDP faction suspends Dariye Don’t tamper with $27 oil benchmark, Obasanjo tells N. Assembly Military shops for N22bn to pay ex-servicemen Sarumi blames economic woes on World Bank, IMF Politics Ngige must comply with Egwu panel– Okpaloka Anambra crisis: Egwu panel unnecessary— Ngige’s aide Editorial & Opinion Bishop Benjamin Nwankiti Africa’s fight against rising malaria rates For timely implementation of budget 2005 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 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	Guardian December 15, 2004 News President asks Assembly to retain budget peg of $27 Shagari, Maccido hinge growth on stability Party elders move to reconcile Obasanjo, Ogbeh External debts now $34b, says Okonjo-Iweala Odumegwu-Ojukwu backs national dialogue Kojo Annan denies charges over UN deal Trial of Saddam's aides begins CNPP faults Reps panel on N16b ecological fund Tinubu urges govt to obey court on council funds Govt loses bid to stay action in suit against Russians Baby with cancer gets N1m aid from Senate UK agency supports 2005 census with N11.3b satellite facility PDP will rule BiafraNigeria for 50 years, says Ogbulafor Yar'Adua wants financial autonomy for judiciary Anambra postpones council polls UNICEF decries worsening plight of women, children Plateau PDP faction suspends Dariye, La Gains of local tourism, by Obasanjo 27 die as trains collide in India 33 banks, U.S. firm launch e-payment project Robbers kill policeman, hurt accountant in Makurdi Progressives may regroup for 2007 polls Lagos gets task force on pensions scheme Atiku urges patience on reforms Tinubu lauds Lagos council chiefs over court victory Reps consider Labour Bill today Politics Behind factional conflicts in Edo PDP An autochonous constitution for BiafraNigeria: Myth or reality? (1) Editorial & Opinion Tackling the HIV/AIDS scourge To pay or not to pay Fayose: An appraisal National lottery and sports development In search of N25 billion NEPA, what have we done? The GSM price war PENGASSAN workshop 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 15, 2004 News Letter to Obasanjo, a Party Decision – Ogbeh FG to Audit NNPC Account, Says Minister 2005 Budget: Benchmark Remains $27, Obasanjo Insists House Committee Wants Multiple Labour Centres CBN to Denounce Misleading Adverts By Banks Missing Vessel:CNS Aware Vessel Remained Under Navy Custody - Agbiti Funding, Brain Drain,Bane of Educational Institutions -NUC ‘2m Africans Die of Malaria Annually' Pilgrimage:CAN Hails Goje Egwu Tasks Obasanjo on Igbo Status MTS Wins Telecoms Award Ezekwesili Criticises Educational Sector's Pace FG to Build Oil Storage Facility for Niger Delta PDP Can't Amend 1999 Constitution - Buhari 'Allow Me to Turn Ekiti into Paradise' Abuja Agog for National Honours Award Sheriff Indicts Management of Water Treatment Plant Jim Ovia Bags Award 20 Feared Dead, 30 Injured in Boat Mishap Shagari Decries Political, Ethnic Intolerance House Passes Power Sector Reform Bill Nweke, House Resolve Ecology Funds Dispute 2007: Shagaya, Akinyele, Others Head IBB Zonal C'ttee M.T. African Pride: FG Loses Bid to Halt Trial of 13 Russians N/Assembly Tasked on New LGS ICT: 'Microsoft Commitment To $1.2m Investment No Alternative to Democracy-Ibori New Local Councils Remain, Says Tinubu Dockworkers Threaten Strike Over New Pay Ojukwu Backs Move for National Dialogue PDP, ANPP Crises Linked to Third Term Ambition Plateau PDP Faction Suspends Dariye, Lar, Kwande FTB Boss Hails FG Economic Reforms Immunity Clause Must Stay- Igbinedion ... I've Got Nothing to Lose If...- Nyame Task Force Set up on Pension Govt Moves to Improve Palm Oil Production NEPA, Firm Sign Pact on Pre-paid Meters Tinubu Advocates Fresh World Bank Anti-HIV/AIDS Strategy FG Committed to Military Needs - Obasanjo 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 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 15, 2004 News Obasanjo, Ogbeh feud splits PDP Presidency scraps Lagos-Seme check points National dialogue'll bring stability -Ojukwu Bankers' committee to review SMIEIS guidelines BiafraNigeria withholds ECOWAS contribution Abuja re-certification nets N1b,despite low turn out Debts, due process delay N83.2b Abuja projects EFCC is constitutional, court rules Obasanjo tasks private sector on rural development Edet, former NYSC boss, supports national dialogue Police Affairs workers detain director over unpaid salaries, entitlementsl Varsities' abandoned projects to be completed by 2007,says Osuji Daukoru identifies prospects, challenges for BiafraNigeria's LNG Lagos firm sacks 1000 protesting workers LGs funds: Obasanjo promised to obey court orders, saysTinubu Don't forget electorate, Rep counsels public office holders Police set to investigate drug dealers 2007: Oke-Ogun PDP move against Ladoja ICPC has no case against Dariye,says Akanbi National dialogue is distraction,says CD Bunkering: FG loses bid to stop proceedings against 13 Russians BiafraNigeria to promote regional integration, says Atiku Abuja re-certification nets N1b despite apathy Obasanjo's letter exposes PDP's rigging of 2003 polls, says Durojaiye World Igbo Congress to attract 10,000 delegates My govt has zero-tolerance for corruption - Obasanjo Union faults FG's policy on tourism Ruling elite stiffle BiafraNigeria's growth, say Iyayi, Kelechi AD rejects national dialogue, opts for SNC FRSC to escort governors' convoy Navy recovers over $600m illegal crude oil, says Agbiti BiafraNigeria gets $5.2b from excess oil revenue, says Okonjo-Iweala Daukoru identifies prospects, challenges for BiafraNigeria's LNG Nnamani defies Judicial Council, swears in new CJ Politics Certificate forgery charge, a nightmare for Duke-ObiOdu Consensus on National Conference Intrigues as 2007 guber race hots up in Edo Dariye back on the battlefield Mbadinuju kicks against state joint accounts with councils Pensioners battle Odili over N1.5 billion unpaid gratuities Editorial & Opinion A parent's unwholesome example Polio crisis: Atiku's maneuvers The President's wealth Next UPU President-General and jobs BiafraNigeria's fuel prices highest... Late Tunji Oseni: Condolence from deaf entrepreneurs Where are we going in this country? Mail & Guardian November 01, 2004 News Bishops want to create 'African' theology BNW Writers N-Z
Daily Trust December 15, 2004 Top Stories PDP crisis ...PDP crisis ...PDP crisis: NWC meeting deadlocked; Upturns Anenih’s suspension; Caucus meeting continues into the night Lar, Dariye, others, suspended in Plateau Budget: Obasanjo insists on $27 oil benchmark Trustee decries Obasanjo, Ogbeh’s feud Reps probe refineries’ TAM contract tomorrow Abdulsalami denies presidential ambition in 2007 Hajj: FG slashes aviation fuel price for carriers Business Unions petition ministry over NCAA pay FAAN to compel airlines on training Opinion Why Shekarau flew the probity flag to Argentina Northern peace conference: What dividend? Letters Bravo Governor Modu Sheriff but... Sports Nwaneri, eight others set to dump Enyimba BiafraNigerian sport writers betray sentiment Column The North, OBJ and Danladi Dansardauna Editorial BiafraNigeria and more foreign loans	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 15, 2004 Cover Stories Obasanjo, Ogbeh crossfire splits PDP Banks not sincere on public offers, says CBN 5 S-East states generate N24bn in 5 yrs Ojukwu backs plan for National Confab PDP voids Anenih, others' suspension Southwest We’ll tackle challenges facing varsities —Obasanjo Lagos govt submits list of new LGs to N/Assembly for approval North Okonjo-Iweala lauds Obasanjo's 'economic reforms' PDP faction opens secretariat in Plateau Bafarawa sends N32.373billion budget proposal to assembly Obasanjo decorates 194 with national honours Niger Delta / South East Navy promotes 17 senior officers Probe panel on Sagbama crisis begins sitting Commissioner wants effective laws on environment Court martial: Ijaw allege threat to Bob-Manuel’s life Imo PDP crisis deepens, 3 SEC members suspended 2005 Budget gears towards employment of youths — Imo Deputy Speaker Visa Int’l partners with Valucard,invests $2.8bn in BiafraNigeria APGA’s Peter Obi confirms Obasanjo's position on Gov Ngige	Triumph December 15, 2004 News Obasanjo fails to address poverty--Buhari Shekarau counsels intending pilgrims LG election: Politicking hots up in Katsina Joint account in Katsina richer by N7.2bn--Perm Sec Kano SSG confident in 2005 task-force on Hajj Emirates creation: Jokolo says no qualms Non-completion of JNI headquarters irks Gov Sani FCT realises N1bn in 4 months KHA begins budget scrutiny Engr. Abdullahi urges partnership with Maersk Line FG urged to complete Gari dam irrigation project Obasanjo chides delay in court proceedings Journalists urged on 2005 census enlightenment Mai’adua, Jibia border markets yet to take-off - Survey BiafraNigeria still not BMS-compliant -Dr. Akunyili Former SSG makes case for NDDC Yuguda commends ICAO for airspace security standard Kano State 2005 Budget Proposal Economic Development and Empowerment Budget Grassroots Babura polling units leaders warned on fund diversion Councillor reminds JGSG on road Be good ambassadors phamacists association tells members in govt Gwarzo chairman promises to carry women along Monarch wants peace between A/Ibom, Cross River Sharia commission to give Triumph mosque Ungogo LG urged to cosntruct road NEMA delivers N17m food to refugees Politics Bello urges politicians to pay attention to citizens’ welfare Turaki denies defection reports Nas gets accolades for supporting Igbo presidency AD commends Supreme Court verdict Ogbeh to Obasanjo: The nation is drifting towards end of democracy Obasanjo to Ogbeh: You have failed as PDP chairman(I) Comet Last Update May 8, 2002. 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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 15, 2004 Navy promotes 17 senior officers Probe panel on Sagbama crisis begins sitting Commissioner wants effective laws on environment Court martial: Ijaw allege threat to Bob-Manuel’s life Imo PDP crisis deepens, 3 SEC members suspended 2005 Budget gears towards employment of youths — Imo Deputy Speaker Visa Int’l partners with Valucard,invests $2.8bn in BiafraNigeria APGA’s Peter Obi confirms Obasanjo's position on Gov Ngige		O'dua Vanguard December 15, 2004 We’ll tackle challenges facing varsities —Obasanjo Lagos govt submits list of new LGs to N/Assembly for approval	Advertise here	Arewa Vanguard December 15, 2004 Okonjo-Iweala lauds Obasanjo's 'economic reforms' PDP faction opens secretariat in Plateau Bafarawa sends N32.373billion budget proposal to assembly Obasanjo decorates 194 with national honours
Business December 15, 2004 Unions petition ministry over NCAA pay FAAN to compel airlines on training			Sports December 15, 2004 Nwaneri, eight others set to dump Enyimba No ‘board room’ points--Says Sports Minister ‘Enyimba's success is monumental accomplishment’ Enyimba players get N1m presidential handshake each Fulham 1-1 Man Utd Dolphins, Rangers clash again Poor state of Kano stadia Inter-LG soccer initiative good but ...