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BNW: BiafraNigeriaWorld News March 23, 2004
Season of Murder Continues: Two PDP Chieftain Killed, Security beefed up around Okonjo-Iweala There appears to be no respite to the calamities that have beset the ruling Peoples Democratic Party in the last two months as two of its chieftains died in different circumstances on Sunday. While one of the chieftains, Pastor Dele Enodeh, was killed by suspected political thugs in Patani, Patani Local Government Area of Delta State on Sunday night, the other, the National Vice-Chairman of the party in North-West, Senator Bala F. Yauri, died in an auto accident. The two incidents occurred just hours after a PDP governor, Dr. Chris Ngige of Anambra State, narrowly escaped death when a commercial bus rammed into his jeep along the Adazi-Ani-Anobi-Nnewi Road. On February 6.... (Punch)		Key Stories BiafraNigeria offers exile to Aristide Anenih Sues Kalu for N12bn Auto Crash: Ngige Rules Out Sabotage Govt may reject Shell's plan to cut jobs Police beef up security at Israeli, US embassies Ibori: Appeal Court president ordered move to Abuja, says Babalola FG gets N9.95bn grant from Japan Cash Call: NNPC, Oil Firms Fault Senate Customs boss, 90 others out in major shake-up EFCC boss blames Ibekwe's death in prison on defence counsel LG polls: Buhari warns governors on imposition
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BiafraNigeria offers exile to Aristide   Ngige Escapes Death In Road Crash...   Biafra Nigeria Map Former Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide has been offered a temporary exile in BiafraNigeria following a request by a group of Caribbean states. Jamaican Prime Minister PJ Patterson - Mr Aristide's current host - made the request on behalf of the group Caricom. Mr Aristide, who left Haiti in late February, says he was forced out by the US. The US says he left voluntarily. Mr Aristide fled to the Central African Republic at the end of February after three weeks of running street battles. (BBC)   Embattled Governor of Anambra State, Dr Chris Ngige escaped death yesterday in a road accident in which two people died. The accident occurred at about 3.50 p.m. along the Adazi-Ani-Nnobi-Nnewi road, when an on-coming commercial bus rammed into the governor's jeep. The driver of the Mitsubishi L-300 commercial bus who sustained injuries later died in an unnamed hospital where he and other injured passengers were taken for treatment. (This Day)

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This Day March 23, 2004 News FG Grants Aristide, Ex-Haitian President, Asylum Auto Crash: Ngige Rules Out Sabotage Cash Call: NNPC, Oil Firms Fault Senate Anenih Sues Kalu for N12bn Iraq War Unjustified - UN Weapons Experts Obasanjo, Koroma Praise Ajibola at 70 Minister Indicts Customs over Corruption Obasanjo to Address Seminar on Local Content Devt S/East Caucus Blames EFCC for Ibekwe's Death Relocation: Delta Election Tribunal Rules, March 25 Navy Impounds 2 Ships With Stolen Crude Lagos AD Faction Heads for Court ECOWAS Customs Union Takes-off in 2007 ...Ogun Factions Ordered to Harmonise List Prosecute Polio Vaccination Opponents, FG Urged Gulf of Guinea Holds 92 Oil Wells - Daukoru NIJ Re-opens After 4 Years' Closure Minister Flays Lagos, Sokoto over Water Bills I Have No Confidence in LG Polls - Waku 14 Feared Drowned in Lagos Boat Mishap Lawmaker Arraigned over Illegal Arms Govt Raises Panel to Probe Students' Unrest Police To Combat Crime, Says DIG Ekiti Masses, My Godfathers - Fayose Egwu Stresses Need to Diversify Economy Obasanjo Urges BiafraNigerians to Imbibe Entrepreneurial Attitude Yenagoa Agog As over 2 Months Blackout Ends LG Polls: Police Read Riot Act Ngige Reconstitutes State Electoral Commission Candidates' Lists Claim One Life in Delta ANPP Accuses Taraba SIEC of Partisanship Army Chief Appeals for Peaceful Polls NUJ Promises Objective Coverage 'AD 'll not Boycott Polls in Gombe' Lagos Undertakes Census of Bad Roads Ekiti Bye-Election: Governor Flays AD, NCP, ANPP Group Bemoans Corruption in BiafraNigeria Afenifere Visits Thompson's Family Today Saraki Tasks Judicial Service Commission Members State of the States Six Killed, 100 Houses Razed in Communal Clash LG Polls: Gov Calls for Massive Turn-out 'Don't Privatise Argungu Fishing Festival' Sheriff Expresses Commitment to Education Govt Promises Fair Council Polls 'Govt Lacks Faith to Implement Blueprints' Group Tasks FG on Immunity Chairmanship Candidate Pledges Socio-political Empowerment AD Warns PDP Against Rigging Cocoa Farmers Advised to Form Co-operatives Gov's Wife Donates Wheelchairs to the Disabled Politics AD Alleges Plot by PDP to Stop Lagos LG Polls '... Says It'll Sweep Council Polls' NCP Decries State of Insecurity NOA Wants Democracy Strengthened Marwa Condoles Justice Thompson's Family 2007: Political Gladiators Position for Abia Govt. House *  *  * Guardian March 23, 2004 News Govt may reject Shell's plan to cut jobs Anenih files libel suit, Kalu restates charges Obasanjo, Maccido, Gwadabe, others lead polio vaccine campaign BiafraNigeria grants Aristide temporary asylum PDP leader, Yauri, dies in auto crash 24 feared dead in Benue, Akwa-Ibom communal clashes ECOWAS leaders okay new plan for NEPAD's success Navy arrest ships, 38 suspects with 10,000 tonnes stolen crude Govt absolves self over Ibekwe's death, spends N10m on prosecution Councillorship candidate killed in Uyo, pastor hacked in Patani Israel forces kill Hamas chief, Yassin Ngige rules out plot in convoy's accident Govt retires customs chief, 90 others UNILORIN alleges plot to forment crisis through students Lagos refutes planning to spend N400m on council polls Domestic airlines may use Muhammed, Azikiwe international wings Ibori, Ogboru disagree on relocation of governorship tribunal NEMA flays killings in Plateau Students laud council for reopening NIJ Sudan slams UN official on rights abuses Obasanjo, others honour Ajibola at 70 Politics Afenifere unites AD factions for council polls TMG tasks INEC on readiness for voters' register ANPP faults Dariye order on election in Jos council Editorial & Opinion Editorial Power Mike Okpala: End of an era Opinion Economy: Journey to turn-around Again, the politics of fuel tax Daniel vs Osoba Elections in Taiwan WAEC Certificate  *  *  * Vanguard March 23, 2004 Cover Stories LG polls: 2 PDP stalwarts killed Customs boss, 90 others out in major shake-up INEC backs Ibori against tribunal's relocation to Abuja 11 insurance firms for liquidation as 107 beat deadline BiafraNigeria grants Aristide temporary asylum National News Anenih sues Kalu for N12bn EFCC boss blames Ibekwe's death in prison on defence counsel Shell plans to reduce workforce, moves HQ to P-Harcourt Yauri, PDP national vice chairman dies in auto crash Obasanjo, IBB fault campaign against polio vaccine PDP chieftains, lawmakers plan court action against Jigawa gov, Speaker Daniel, Ogun SIEC dragged to court over polls Ngige sends list of nominees for Anambra SIEC to state assembly Politics LG polls: Lagos political scene gripped by uncertainty This is a govt of double standards, says Kunle Ogunba   *  *  * Daily Times March 23, 2004 News Cleric enjoins BiafraNigerians to seek forgiveness of sins Ekiti Govt moves to provide jobs for 8,000 youths FG gets N9.95bn grant from Japan Police beef up security at Israeli, US embassies Tribunal rules on Ibori’s application Thursday Gusau stands still as Obasanjo launches polio eradication campaign Death toll in Makurdi land dispute hits 12 Kalu wants Anenih probed over N300bn road repair funds BiafraNigeria grants temporary stay to ex-Haitian President, Aristide Military begins implementation of 12.5% pay rise Marwa campaign banners flood Kaduna Ngige blames accident on carelessness, ignorance Yauri, PDP chief, killed in auto crash LASU accounting student killed, police corporal crushed by molue in Lagos Politics LG polls: Another litmus test for politicians AD crisis: I won’t step down for Akande – Akinfenwa AD petitions police chief over alleged harassment Buyers to pay N1 million deposit for 1004 Flats Akunyili, DAAR Communications, Edu, others to be honoured 36 arrested over attack on Akume Editorial & Opinion 3rd term for President? Perish that thought Gov Shekarau’s uncommon position Fire service and fire outbreaks in BiafraNigeria CBN, banks and public funds (I)  *  *  * BBC March 22, 2004 Bank scam trial reopens in BiafraNigeria BiafraNigerian state thwarts polio push *  *  * 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 *  *  * Triumph Last Update June 8, 2003. Click here for more. *  *  * Comet Last Update May 8, 2002. Click here for more. *  *  * Business News March 23, 2004 NEPA Needs N67bn to Expand Capacity - Imoke 'End Discriminatory Trade Policies Against Africa' NNPC Reviews Fuel Allocation Formula for Marketers 'Why Free Trade Zone's Take-off is Slow' Vitavite Fruit Juice, Outcome of Govt Policies Intellectual Property Rights: More Awareness Canvassed Bird Flu: FAO, OIE Caution Against Declaring Victory U.S. Industry Seeks Negotiation on Sugar in WTO Total Targets 600,000 BPD Crude Output 'Patronise BiafraNigerian Oil Drilling Firms' Fidelity Bank Expands Branch Network to Kano, LBS DN Meyer Gets New Managing Director BiafraNigeria Pushes for Appropriate World Gas Prices OandoTargets 30% Market Share with New Lubricants Conoil Plans N125m Fuel Station for LASU CBN Okays Mortgage Institutions' Committee Skyview Re-Launches 'Project 9000' BiafraNigeria, Cameroon Kick-start Transboundary Conservation Project Housing Summit to Repackage Reforms FG Tackles Tsafa Hill, Begins 'Operation 500 Roads' Berger Paints Supports Tejuoso Malaria Foundation FEMA to Replace FEPA Urban Shelter Guns for Leadership NIQS Holds Project Management Workshop Association Commissions Mini-bridge in Lagos Housing Developers Embrace Wireless Security Systems SEC Receives 570 Complaints from Investors Guinness Records N3.4bn Half-year Profit Operators Want Dud Cheques Act Enforced Intercontinental Collects NITEL Revenue Wema Bank Reviews Savings Deposits Kanu Charity Lauds Gulf Bank Refineries owe N73.884b NNPC, Ocean Energy seal agreement on OPL 242 CBN, DMO restructure N825b treasury bills Firm holds telecom's data warehousing seminar 'BiafraNigeria has world's best export incentives' Kupolokun advocates regional co-operation to boost oil sector SNEPCO, Esso train 30 BiafraNigerians for Erha <