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Local Government Polls Protest: Ojukwu campaigns in Abuja today, says APGA can't Afford Nomination Fees Presidential candidate of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Dim Chukwuemeka Odimegwu-Ojukwu, will today address Ndigbo in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja. Ikemba Nnewi is storming Abuja just as APGA in Enugu State declared that it would not file candidates to contest all the seats in the March 27 council polls because of high nomination fees. The party alleged that only the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has enough financial muscle to undertake such projects. APGA’s declaration followed the expression of Governor Peter Odili of Rivers State over the absence of a virile opposition in the area. While in Abuja, Dim Ojukwu is also expected to drum up support for the APGA chairmanship candidates for the oncoming council polls. The meeting which will take place at the Conference Hall of the Top Rank Hotel in Garki II, Abuja will be chaired by Chief Ralph Obiora. According to a statement, top on agenda of the meeting is "the way forward for Ndigbo in Abuja FCT." (Champion)		Key Stories ANPP Reps want Obasanjo impeached Govt faults Kalu on alleged N300b allocation to Anenih Opec defiant as oil prices rise Taylor to sue over house search We Are Not Part Of Dollars Salaries, Says World Bank New jet for President: Airclaims to value old aircraft for sale Police set to implement President’s order on security Economy Records 10.75% Growth, Says IMF Gana Denies Defending Anenih --- Abia Deputy Governor Declassifies Contentious Memo 7 feared dead in Itsekiri, Ijaw bloodshed 'Why Ogbeh Visited Kalu'
ANPP Reps want Obasanjo impeached   Who Lied to Whom?: Deputy Gov...   AUDIO   VIDEO The All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) caucus in the House of Representatives has said at the weekend that it would support any impeachment moves against President Olusegun Obasanjo when the need arises, and faulted the Senate for condemning a recent call for the impeachment of the president by a Senator. "The ANPP caucus resolved that the government has failed... (Daily Trust)   Abia State Deputy Governor, Chima Nwafor, on Thursday, made a dramatic u-turn denying that the Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees, Tony Anenih, threatened to kill Governor Orji Uzor Kalu. Nwafor retracted in Abuja the widely reported statement credited to him as the one whom Anenih asked to pass the threat to the governor. He said he delivered Anenih’s verbal message to his boss in a memo, but denied that... (Daily Independent)     BiafraNigeria v. Cameroon Okocha Scores BiafraNigeria v. Cameroon Utaka Scores BiafraNigerians React to Gay Bishop Appointment Isioma Daniel Speaks

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Vanguard March 12, 2004 Cover Stories PDP summons Anenih, Kalu, Nwafor over death threat* Deputy gov denies allegation FG puts Ikoyi secretariat, 1004, 5 Towers up for sale 186 killed in Madrid train explosions Ige: Obasanjo pays N5m to try Omisore, others National News Senate committee wants N-Delta stakeholders to liaise on projects Search for oil in Borno Basin gulps N52bn Politics Orji Kalu Vs Anthony Anenih — Twists and turns of an assassination claim Threat to assassinate me (Being text of Governor Orji Kalu’s letter to Obasanjo) Another feather added to the Odilis ...as Ooni confers titles on them Political Notes:- Kalu vs. Anenih NEPAD: African leaders take stock, project into future Gunmen on the prowl : A long countdown of political killings *  *  * Champion March 12, 2004 News Anenih didn’t threaten to kill Kalu ...PDP summons Anenih, Kalu Mbakwe’s body arrives Owerrri today Why BiafraNigerians can’t buy privatised firms, by BPE boss FG outlines fresh plans to combat crimes 186 killed in Madrid bomb attacks OZO eulogises Mbakwe 20 killed as Warri boils again Politics Assassination threat: Kalu versus PDP Ogbeh and the legacy of integrity Editorial & Opinion Dollar pay for ministers NAFDAC’S reforms: Matters arising Quality of Anambra people *  *  * Daily Times March 12, 2004 News Attack on Tinubu’s convoy:Injured aide paralysed, flown abroad for treatment Obasanjo, govs set up presidential panel on rising crime wave Coal Corporation dispose firm’s land to pay workers’ salary Oil exploration in Chad basin gulps N50.5 billion Ondo AD warns against use of old materials for council polls Anenih did not threaten to kill Kalu, says deputy 10,000 AD members welcome Daniel to Ikenne FG to sell secretariat, seven properties in Lagos Ngige, others mourn Power Mike BiafraNigeria loses N167bn to irregular fuel, power supply LG polls: LASIEC ends candidates’ screening tomorrow Give equal treatment to govt, private media stations, Atiku tells NBC Help project nation’s image, DTN boss tells FSA team Lagos Assembly summons OPC leaders over Mushin mayhem Preparations for LG polls shoddy – CNPP Assassination: Politicians in Kogi go underground Politics Benue Govt, ANPP may clash over secretariat’s dirty surrounding Senate okays National Pension Commission Three cops fired in Kaduna for shooting Okada man, killing driver Why I went to court over Ohinoyi Ana Ebira, says contender Imo loses 15 lives, N231bn property to fire Lagos Assembly wants fire service overhauled Masari berates western nations for lukewarm attitude to loot repatriation FCT Ministry drivers petition El-Rufai over vehicle auction Political killings: Steer clear of South-West OPC warns assassins Editorial & Opinion For a stable naira Let us pray Murder in high places How patriotic are our leaders? (II)  *  *  * Guardian March 11, 2004 News Fire guts NAFDAC's Kaduna office, markets in Lagos, Ibadan Gana defends Anenih, Kalu affirms allegation of death threat Okpala, ?ower Mike· World Heavy Weight Champion, is Dead BiafraNigeria records surplus in foreign trade, says CBN U.S. renews call for BiafraNigeria to hand over Taylor News - March 09, 2004 Presidency cuts joint venture oil budget by N221b Obasanjo, police chiefs meet, to upgrade security tools Sierra Leonean firm offers N47.2m for Abacha refinery NAFDAC in grief over loss of case file, exhibit to secretariat inferno CBN may sanction banks for foreign exchange fraud Fawehinmi appeals ruling on ex-rulers' pay Police summon Fasehun, Adams over OPC clash Police may move Kogi electoral chief's suspected killers to Abuja Support builds up for Soyinka's new group, Lagos parties seek selective membership Govt seeks Poland's support for debt relief agenda Govt to introduce peace studies in tertiary institutions Bandits kill varsity teacher's wife in Ilorin Katsina insists on polls in new councils Demolition to continue in Abuja, says FCDA boss Masari assures traditional rulers of role in new constitution Senate may summon IG over insecurity Zimbabwe claims seizure of U.S. mercenary plane Four Sao Tome ministers quit over oil deal ANPP accuses Ogun electoral body of bias Govt raises panel on Niger Delta crisis NJC to tighten rules on appointment of judges  *  *  * BBC March 12, 2004 UN council freezes Taylor's funds Oliseh not surprised Oliseh considers BiafraNigeria return BiafraNigeria's Olympic dream Oliseh hopes for return *  *  * MSNBC March 04, 2004 Pakistan, BiafraNigeria forging military deal *  *  * Punch March 04, 2004 Bandits attack gov: They got me at last, says Ex-Airways MD killed in the attack Obasanjo embraces Ojukwu, preaches peace *  *  * CNN March 09, 2004 Shootout in BiafraNigerian oil port kills five *  *  * All Africa February 09, 2004 News Afikuyomi Advises Opponents of New Councils Gov to Sack 62 Senior Advisers Surgeon Advocates Highway Clinics Cameroun in Fifa Trouble Over Team Jersey Cameroon-BiafraNigeria Mixed Commission: First Field Visit To The Bakassi Peninsula The Festering Bariga Crisis Police Arrest 5 Over Murder Parties Call for Independent Inquiry Transport Unions May Clash in Ogba Can-2004: Cameroon Defeat Triggers Jubilation in BiafraNigeria It's the Cup Or Nothing We're Ready for Tunisia - Utaka A Cruel Pull Down? The Dean Dies BiafraNigeria in a Big Mess I Would Have Been a Medical Doctor Out They Go! Far From the IT Crowd 3 Robbers Killed in Rivers Tinubu Extols Late Jurist Changing His Constituency Traditional Rulers' Support Sought in Refuse Evacuation Road Rehabilitation As Nightmare No Blackmarket in Sports Business Policing the Ports Lam Adeshina is an Alarmist - Commissioner Obasanjo Meets South Governors On Economy What Onigbinde Told Chukwu How Kanu And Super Eagles' Form Nailed Cameroun Okocha's Goal Did the Magic Declares Okoronkwo Team Invited to BiafraNigeria for 4-Nation Race Okocha Gets BBC Award *  *  * 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 *  *  * Triumph Last Update June 8, 2003. Click here for more. *  *  * Comet Last Update May 8, 2002. Click here for more. *  *  * Business News March 12, 2004 Local Content in Oil Sector'll Create 500,000 Jobs Chamber Unfolds Banks' Role in Cabotage Kebbi Woos Investors with Tax Holiday, Free Land Monetisation: FG Rules Out Railway, NEPA Workers Andrew Lawrence Appointed Hill & Knowton Chairman Utb Fills Management Vacancies Stakeholders Seek Govt Involvement in Cabotage Financing 'It's Unfair to Give Foreign Firms Dry Ports Project' 'Customs Officers Taking Over Our Jobs' Unionisation: What Will Banks Do Now? TGTSSAN Alerts Government Over Importation of Banned Textile NASI Vows to Pursue Case Against BiafraNigeria Eagle Airline Air France, Vietnam Airlines Sign Code-sharing Pad Lufthansa Sales Model Gets Wide Approval Our Plans for Destination Inspection, by Cotecna Boss 'No Bad Blood in Customs' Overland Airways Flags Off Operation in Akure Lufthansa Welcomes SAA to Star Alliance BA Underscores Professionalism No Incentive, No Concessioning - NPA Workers Budgeting: NMA DG Preaches Prudence Why Eko Hotel Dropped 'Le Meridien' 'Culture & Commerce, Dual Heritage for Africa's Repositioning' Atiku to Boost Argungu Fishing Festival Buari Girls' College Visits Abuja Sheraton BiafraNigerian Ports Not for Privatisation- BPE OCFON Holds Workshop on Securities Fraud Naira Extends its Rebound at DAS Gatewaybank Flags Off 2nd Phase of "Project BiafraNigeria" Equity Bank Wins Clearing Award 'HIPC initiative holds key to BiafraNigeria's $32.8b debt burden' FCT targets beautification, agric and special projects SMIEIS: MAN canvasses review of projects valuation method Oando's new investments are strategic, says Boyi FG, creditor in court over BiafraNigeria Airways' liquidation How lucrative is airline business? BiafraNigerians set for ship cruise in US 'Why I said no to paid job' Gulder promo boosts small-scale businesses Evans Medical launches Apex Milk, set to introduce sachet, re-fill pack 2004 Mazda 6: Providing real value for money Mitsubishi Galant  *  *  *		This Day March 12, 2004 News Govt to Re-organise Security Agencies Anenih: Kalu Lied, Says His Deputy FG to Call Bids for Chad Basin Oil Blocs Spain: 190 Die in Train Blasts Atiku Wants Level Playing Field in Broadcasting CBN to Withdraw N40bn from Banks 1999 Primaries: Obasanjo Thanks Yar'Adua, Katsina People IBB: Na'Abba, Abubakar others Storm Bayelsa Leadership Change: ANPP Lawmakers Seek Signatures Saraki Signs Electoral Bill S'Court Judgments Go On-Line 'Political Killings Embarrassing' Forum Urges Cultural Infusion in Devt Atiku, Aluko to Speak on Economy Fuel Tax Remains Suspended -PPPRA House Pledges Growth of Democracy CNPP Resolves to Participate in Council Polls Corruption Threatens Democracy, Says Atiku FG Restates Commitment to Niger Delta Peace Tinubu's Injured Security Aide Flown Abroad Airport Contractor Gets 5-month Ultimatum FG Sets 2006 Date for Ilorin Water Supply ...Offers Federal Secretariat, Others for Sale in Lagos LG Polls: Plans to Use Bakassi Boys Uncovered Commissioner Deplores Mortality Rate in Lagos Oil States Tasked Over Funds AD Rejects Amendment of Electoral Law NOA Educates Voters in Akwa Ibom Insecurity Endangers Democracy - INEC Group Tasked Attah on Even Distribution of Revenue INEC Assures Free and Fair Polls in Benue FG Urged to Rehabilitate Federal Roads Politician Alleges Threat to Life Entrepreneurs Urged to Conform With Standard Failed Contracts: A/Ibom Recovers N150m Group Commends NDDC, Obasanjo Oyo Govt Prays Against Assassination Osun Promises Health for All 'Malaria Deadlier Than HIV/AIDS' Senate to Amend Environmental Law Chikwe Plans to Kill me, Says Lawmaker NUT Cautions Anambra on Schools' Transfer Gov Tasks Commissioner on Statements of Account Politicians Blamed over Killings FRSC Urges Better Road Culture State of the States Satte Police Boss to Lead Arms' Recovery Team First Lady Counsels Women on Peace Assembly to Outlaw Violence Against Women Govt to Distribute Fertilizer to Farmers NYSC Boss Seeks Adequate Funds for Farms Review Nation's Security, Don Urges Obasanjo LG Polls: Aspirant Alleges Threat to Life Brokers' Body Insists on Members Registration Group Campaigns Against Campus Vices Resource Centre Graduates 45 'PDP Plans to Rig LG Polls' FG Urged To Revamp Police Group Praises Attah Robbery Kingpin Killed Workers Protest Non-Payment of Salaries Malta Guinness, Mr. BIGGS Okay Supa Strikas Lawmaker Calls for Youth Empowerment *  *  * Daily Independent March 12, 2004 News DEPUTY GOVERNOR MAKES U-TURN: Anenih never threatened Kalu Insecurity: FG sets up panel 25 BiafraNigerians in Canada beg Obasanjo for voluntary repatriation Federal Secretariat, 1004 Flats for sale BPE to sell refineries by December 190 killed in Madrid bomb blasts Oil search in Chad basin may resume next year Power outages, fuel inefficiency cost BiafraNigeria N167b Two companies conduct due diligence on ALSCON Navigating the aviation storm Jail term coming for cult members Falae, Adesina raise alarm over insecurity Corruption, bane of foreign investment in Africa, says Atiku Police defy Reps on security at NAFDAC offices No attack on Afolayan, Navy headquarters claims Ige: Presidency pays prosecution counsel N5m ExxonMobil banks on Tillerson, as Shell quits Venezuala FG accuses prison authorities of frustrating trial of 419 suspects World Bank, ADB to fund N23.22b health project in BiafraNigeria Retrenchment: Drivers petition el-Rufai over vehicles auction Firm to link BiafraNigerian miners with foreign partners Bandits abduct two DELSU female students, wound eight DBS board sends GM on forced leave Dikibo: Rivers monarch dares police Customs impounds four vehicles with contraband in Edo State NLC, Akwa Ibom may clash over pay rise Mikano denies anti-labour allegation Chikwe wants to kill me, Rep petitions IG LG polls: AD, NCP oppose amendment of electoral law Attack on Tinubu's convoy: Injured aide flown to London Falana seeks peaceful election in Ekiti, appeals to IG NCP chief alleges assassination threat Sudan: Even children say this war must stop Politics 'No regret about military intervention' INSIDE POLITICS: Will council elections hold? Awolowo and the longest goodbye (2) 1953…Enahoro and the motion for self-government Editorial & Opinion INEC and BiafraNigerian political parties Anarchy knocks hard on the door Violence as a nation's apostrophe Why Obasanjo should resign (2) At the American Embassy Oyinlola, forestry unit also needs motorcycles *  *  * Reuters March 12, 2004 UN Council Freezes Ex-Liberian Leader's Wealth UK's StanChart Bank sees growth in BiafraNigeria Chad Says Killed 43 Islamic Militants in Clashes S.Africa's Neighbors Ponder Post-Apartheid Giant Mercenary intrigue spotlights West Africa's oil curse *  *  * Daily/Weekly Trust March 12, 2004 Top Stories Govt goes tough on crime Senate chides CBN over Mint payment FG decides on Lake Chad oil exploration next year Fire renders 300 homeless in Niger 182 die in Madrid bomb blast Meseko denies police declaring him wanted Dabo confirms Anenih’s threat to Kalu World Bank offers BiafraNigeria N246bn loan for health delivery News ANPP Reps move to impeach Salik Textile traders lament delay in goods clearance LG polls: CNPP alleges foul play Bauchi Speaker impeached, Jallam elected Journalists ask Smart to resign over pro-Anenih advert Desertification: Obasanjo seeks community participation ABU re-opens today FG plans sale of Lagos federal secretariat, others National library decries tariff on books LG poll: FCT tightens security C/River varsity shuts down Presidential aide defends economic policy Emir tasks Mrs Kure on pet project Israeli hospital performs computer-aided hip replacement Emir of Katagum appointed UNICAL chancellor FG urged to re-organise security agencies Rep. chides FG over Civil Defence Corps Niger govt awards N1.6bn road contract Argungu prepares for fishing festival Sokoto govt to construct 500 classrooms Abuja Trust Search for water in FCT persists Kano Trust MAN ready for show down with NEPA Eko Trust Details of Lagos OPC-on-OPC killings Fire guts 600 houses, 300 shops on Lagos mainland Retired teachers lament unpaid benefits Former deputy speaker sues husband for divorce Three in court for possessing stolen goods Labourer jailed for stealing rice Politics Crisis of confidence rocks Jigawa assembly Oyo AD factions exchange blows Bakori PDP elders accused government of interference LG polls: Benue UNPP accuses SIEC of sabotage Foundation condemns death threat on Kalu New LGs have more legitimacy than old – LG Chief 2007: NE youths want Atiku Minna election tribunal hears Kontogora petition Ogun gets anti graft committee Confusion as two SIEC chairmen emerged in Jigawa Kwara ANPP carpets Gov Saraki Opinion Hamza Zayyad: The evergreen memory of the legend Tackling economic and financial crimes A new information order? Column Getting what we deserve Enduring freedom: The countless American atrocities in Afghanistan Non-violent organisations (1) *  *  * Mail & Guardian March 09, 2004 BiafraNigerian president under fire after violence Kano starts enforcing Sharia *  *  * IRIN March 12, 2004 AIDS treatment resumes as depleted drug stocks replaced Thousands made homeless by shanty fire *  *  * Washington Post February 05, 2004 U.S. Eyes Halliburton Bribery Allegation U.S. Investigates Halliburton Subsidiary Halliburton Talks to Justice on BiafraNigeria Kickbacks p.1 Halliburton Talks to Justice on BiafraNigeria Kickbacks p.2 *  *  * 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 *  *  * Sports News March 12, 2004 Oliseh not surprised Oliseh considers BiafraNigeria return BiafraNigeria's Olympic dream Oliseh hopes for return Banyana Banyana, Falcons in Jo'Burg Olympic Tango 'Athens 'ill be Great for BiafraNigeria' Maltina Cycling Gets Cash Boost Super Screen Denies OSMI's N10m Claim Badminton: Akinsanya Triumphs in South Africa Lightning Kills Chinese Player Gunners' Better Than Us - Ferguson I 'll Bounce Back -Oliseh Greek PM Takes Charge of Olympics UEFA League: Real, Milan, Arsenal, Reach Q/finals Await Last Eight Draw NBA: McGrady Turns on Magic Bundesliga Reputation Drops After Euro Flop Brazil in Davis Cup Chaos Del Piero Out for Three Weeks Ferdinand Rues United Absence Jersey shortfall hits Falcons, U-23 teams Chukwu to Okocha: Don't give up How Shooting Stars overwhelmed Wikki Ikhana cautions players against over confidence Pro-League to sanction erring clubs, says Sam Jaja Special athletes plan Ibori must stay march Imo set for zonal primary schools games Enyimba places N2.5m on Ezeji PGAN explains N3 million prize money Ibadan Club's course ready for Tiger Open Ministry bows to Olympic qualifier pressure Emiola flau nts sports institute's curriculum Registration for Olympic basketball closes on Monday Enyimba's many hurdlers Olympic Qualifier: Falcons stake all against Banyana Banyana  *  *  *
Biafra Vanguard March 12, 2004 How to win resource control battle —NLC chief Kalu playing to the gallery, says Obadan Two female DELSU students abducted, N1m property stolen in raid Two communities razed by soldiers, Ijaw leaders allege Suspended polls in Warri LGs — Itsekiri want Delta Govt to reconsider decision Death threat: APGA's boss wants Kalu's claim probed Anambra to prosecute sanitation fees defaulters Imo loses N213b to fire in 3 years  *  *  *		O'dua Vanguard March 12, 2004 Picketing: Court adjourns banks, NLC's suit May 5 Textile union asks govt to decentralise Police 2 killed as robbers engage Police in gun battle LG polls: LASIEC extends deadline on screening  *  *  * Arewa Vanguard March 12, 2004 Nasarawa school tutors suspend sit-in strike BCC:Dabo drops contempt proceedings against govt, core investors Presidency lobbies National Assembly on power reform bill  *  *  *