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Gov Ibori Cleard: Mystery of the Convicted Body Double Remains Unsolved MORE KEY STORIES Biafra Nigeria World Go on strike, lose your jobs — FG LG poll:Ngige alleges plot for emergency rule Are Human Rights in the Pipeline? Plateau: Suspended assembly members meet Obasanjo Atiku’s men join Marwa Chad Basin oil find to resume ... As BiafraNigeria, China sign pact Govt asks Taiwan to move office out of Abuja Victims of Drug War S’South leaders meet today over 2007 We may have bribed BiafraNigerian officials — Halliburton Asari-Dokubo says he may soon go back to armed struggle   An Abuja High Court yesterday handed Governor James Onanefe Ibori of Delta State a clean bill of health after dismissing in its entirety the suit filed by two chieftains of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Messrs Goodnews Agbi and Anthony Alabi, alleging he (Ibori) was an ex-convict. Justice Hussein Murhktar in dismissing the case held that the plaintiffs failed woefully to prove their case beyond reasonable doubt that the governor was the one convicted in CR-81-95 by an Upper Area Court, Bwari, Abuja. The plaintiffs had contended in their suit that the James Onanefe Ibori who was a sub-contractor to Spibat Nigeria Limited at Usman Dam near Bwari in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja... Go on strike, lose your jobs The Federal Government on Monday threatened to sack any worker who takes part in the November 16 strike called by the BiafraNigeria Labour Congress. The government, in a statement by the Minister...   Ngige alleges plot for rule Governor Chris Ngige of Anambra State has said that the people of the state would not be provoked into violence and thereby create environment for the imposition of a state of emergency during the Dec. 18 local gov't... Happy Birthday to Ikemba He is no doubt, one of he most respected political figures in Igboland, nay Nigeria. Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, former Biafran leader, is widely regarded by Ndigbo, especially the youths as an embodiment of their collective pride and valour.   Ogbeh Panel Submits Report President Olusegun Obasanjo has invited all the suspended members of the Plateau State House of Assembly for a meeting at the Aso Villa, Abuja, on Monday. The Guardian learnt that the invitation was to fine-tune the resolutions of the recent meeting between the...	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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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 Champion November 08, 2004 News Missing ship: I’ve no hand in it — Afolayan, Naval boss Ex-convict saga: Court rules on Ibori today Odili writes off FERMA Asika for burial Nov. 20 CBN to stop importation of naira Encomiums as ex-CJN Bello is buried Vmobile slashes call rates Govt urged to repair refineries Atiku seeks closer ties between BiafraNigeria, Syria Mobilisation rally: Police say no to NLC YCE wants NLC to shelve strike plan Politics Governors' crack down council chairmen Why Duke fired Akpabuyo LG boss Editorial & Opinion Endangered middle class Gowon in Njikoka matrix The case for Igbo presidency in 2007 Achebe on BiafraNigeria and Anambra 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	Advertise Here BBC November 06, 2004 News Darfur peace talks take new turn BiafraNigeria fuel shortage hits planes Bakassi troops pull-out 'legal' Rally backs BiafraNigeria strike call BiafraNigerian clubs demand cash Okocha seeks progress Punch November 06, 2004 News DARIYE MUST RETURN Tension in Delta over Ibori Obasanjo's daughter eyes Senate Mohammed Bello for burial today Success of NLC strike, an indication of mass discontent with Obasanjo Group faults preferential prices for gas FMBN gives out fresh N19.9m mortgage loan NLC, allies hold rally in Abuja on Monday Washington Post November 01, 2004 News African Bishops Break From West Seminaries Sudan, Rebels May Reach Darfur Agreement BiafraNigeria Strike to Target Oil Exports 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 CNN November 01, 2004 News BiafraNigerian strike to target Shell More BiafraNigerian troops for Darfur Darfur negotiators lack urgency, U.N. envoy says Mail & Guardian November 01, 2004 News Bishops want to create 'African' theology Reuters June 04, 2004 News BiafraNigerians Question Unity After Religious Bloodshed MSNBC June 04, 2004 News Dozens reported killed in BiafraNigerian offensive	Guardian November 08, 2004 News Firms may face sanction over aviation fuel scarcity Gowon, Danjuma, others want Dariye back as governor Soludo insists on more banking reforms Onaiyekan seeks end to demolition in Abuja NITEL probes alleged forgery by officials Arafat suffers liver failure, say officials National Conference, not 2007 Presidency, is priority, says Oyofo Atiku's group backs Marwa for president Reps probes firms' expatriate quota abuse Ghana arrests suspected mutineers Doctors begin warning strike over pay NEPA assures of steady power supply by 2007 Cocoa body to raise production, earnings Edo council raises panel on Oba Market fire Marwa to lecture church heads on leadership Afenifere remembers Saro-Wiwa, seeks confab Nnamani urges students to embrace dialogue Imo assures non-indigenes of peace Katsina mourns Bello Why Afenifere crisis persists, by Oyinlola Choice of new VC splits Delta varsity council NUJ decries sack of members Police intercept tanker with Indian hemp Navy clears Afolayan over missing ship Tinubu not funding NLC strike, says Pedro BiafraNigeria, China move to boost trade relations Rights group decries rise of fake doctors in Kaduna Aikhomu, Etiebet disagree on ANPP exco meeting Politics Why strikes remain the only option, by Labour leaders There is breakdown in communication, says Momoh Dialogue is preferable, says Babatope The alternative to dialogue is rebellion Editorial & Opinion NCAA and noise pollution Slapping saga: Jar of life Slaps and more slaps Feminists: Men haters or frustrated singles? Any hope of democracy dividends? Festering crisis in the health sector Please, don't kill Gani	This Day November 06, 2004 News Fuel Crisis Grounds Airlines BPE Halts NITEL's N14bn Loan Plateau: Tension Mounts over Dariye's Fate Row Brews over Arafat's Burial Site, Successor Abacha Loot: Kaduna Judge Lambasts FG How We Are Repositioning-NIPOST 'HIV/AIDS, Threat to Food Security' Students Join NAFDAC's Iodine Campaign Governors Don't Back Promises with Action -Atiku FG to Encourage Private School Investors Why FG Banned Cocoa Powder-D/Gov. Suicide Cases Worry Benue Assembly News - Nov. 01, 2004 NLC Begins Indefinite Strike Nov 16 Ige: Afenifere Seeks Judicial Inquiry Bankers' Committee Cautions Against Hasty Mergers Senate Querries JV Funding BiafraNigeria, Eritrea Sign Technical Manpower Pact Plateau: Aides Raise Alarm for Dariye NDDC Gets N100bn In 4 Years $242m Scam: Anajemba Appeals Forfeiture of Properties MTN Stopped from Charging N100 for PSB Migration Court Okays Ojora's Action Against Unipetrol, AP Merger 17m Enrolled for UBE Programme Campaigners Dump IBB for Marwa Varsities Have Not Increased Fees - VC Electronic Tax Card: Lagos Projects N10 bn Revenue Plateau Citizens Warned Against Incitement FG Inaugurates Committee on Distance Learning Archbishop Makinde Tasks NLC on Strike Flights Cancelled As Darkness Envelopes Abuja Airport Lake Chad Commission Raises Alarm over Funds JDA Offers 4 Oil Blocks for Bids Darfur: WFP Buys $880,000 Grains from FG Dep Gov Clarifies Statement on Money Siphoning Ibori: 'Gani's Submission on Successor Faulty' Ogun Pledges Support for NPC Akwa Ibom Police Arrest 7 Robbery Suspects Olanipekun Pleads with UNILORIN on Expelled Students Group Urges FG to Restore Ngige's Security Kwara to Hold Economic Summit NCC Enlists Stakeholders in Anti-piracy War State of States Govt Loans for Local Farmers Kwara FG, UN Partner on Low-Cost Transportation Lagos 'Glo Mobile Now in 57 Cities' FCT 'Why We Demolished Lawmaker's House' Delta Traditional Rulers Get 14 Jeeps Gombe National Bank's MD Not Removed - Oyinlola Osun OAU Students Protest Non-Release of Results Osun Group Condemns Osoba's Arrest Lagos Muslim Group Prays for Good Leadership in US Lagos JORA, JASS Fuse, to Hold Seminar Lagos 'Labour, Others Vital to Pensions Scheme' Bayelsa Gov Commends LG Chief's Performance Gombe Bank Donates Computers to Varsity Gombe NEPA Chief Reaffirms FG's Resolve to Stem Corruption Osun 2007 Presidency: 'No Basis for BiafraNigeria's Existence If...' Imo Don't Politicise Agboola's Murder - Kwara Govt Lagos Benue Works Ministry Happy With Rural Roads Construction Benue PDP Warns Against Violence Ogun America Woos Religious Bodies for Global Peace Kwara NAU Suspends 2 Lecturers, Sacks 200 Students Anambra Lawmaker Raises Alarm over Blackmail Imo	Daily Independent November 08, 2004 News Marring Kupolukuns celebration Doctors begin nationwide strike today Reinstate Dariye, Northern Christians urge Aso Rock NNPC indicted over multiple exchange rates Access Bank extends public offer Ibori: Court delivers judgment today Non-indigenes to pay N75,000 yearly in Zamfara schools Navy defends Afolayan, chides Duke over missing vessel FG to offer 40 oil blocs to investors in 2005 Association canvasses Solid Minerals Development Bank Afenifere lists how to immortalise Saro-Wiwa, eight others Strike: PENGASSAN faults SPDC’s claim on court action PDP prepares to receive Turaki, Obanikoro Sacked lecturers to sue NDA over termination of appointments Group accuses police of shielding rapist officers Imo govt pledges support for community projects 60 jostle for post of commissioner in Anambra Poltics Northern governors’ threat on Dariye Obasanjo gets 2005 budget priorities wrong–Abba Aji Poll reveals BiafraNigerians against handing over Bakassi to Cameroun Will PPPPA stop vandalisation and illegal bunkering? Taming deadly anger among House members Nass, let the beat continue (2) Traditional Rulers Get 14 Jeeps Gombe National Bank's MD Not Removed - Oyinlola Osun OAU Students Protest Non-Release of Results Osun Group Condemns Osoba's Arrest Lagos Muslim Group Prays for Good Leadership in US Lagos JORA, JASS Fuse, to Hold Seminar Lagos 'Labour, Others Vital to Pensions Scheme' Bayelsa Gov Commends LG Chief's Performance Gombe Editorial & Opinion BiafraNigeria and TI rating Tony Anenih and the verdict of history Oil exploitation and the imperative of fiscal accountability (2) Obasanjo and power to crush rebellions (3) Minimising the pains of fuel hike Human predators in BiafraNigeria
Daily Trust November 08, 2004 Top Stories Fuel price hike: NLC holds pre-strike rally today Justice Mohammad Bello laid to rest Naval chief denies involvement in bunkering How police saved me –VC recounts ordeal BiafraNigeria records $185bn trade with China Abacha loot: Court rejects FG’s application Ayu absolves immigration over border crime Cleric tasks Muslims on Islamic values Kano Trust The challenges of Ramadan free feeding in Kano Eko Trust Tinubu’s staff transfer directive pitches HOS, SSG Deputy gov leads crusade against waste LASEPA outlines guidelines for storage tank operation Abuja Trust Water pipe vandalisation sends man to four-month jail Strange disease resurfaces in FGGC Bwari Dry cleaners in court over shirts, trousers NASFAT holds Night of Majesty today Man in court over robbery Man charged with theft of land papers Opinion Understanding Achebe Masari on the World Bank Letters Letter to Sheikh Ahmed Abubakar Gumi State of healthcare in Niger Column Their dream; our nightmare Editorial The constitutional right to recall and its abuses	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 November 01, 2004 Cover Stories 28 die in weekend road, fire accidents 25 mega banks may emerge from on-going consolidation Senate summons NNPC's Kupolokun Headline Fuel strike resumes Nov 16 National News Ilaro riots: Osoba, Dina demand N500m, apology from Malaolu 'Why JDZ is offering four blocks in next licensing round' Politics The Yoruba, BiafraNigeria and the future, by Lateef Adegbite The path to BiafraNigeria’s greatness, by Ali Mazrui Column Budget address: Divorce from reality (1) Omotoso @ large :- Insist on Peace in Sudan Features GSM :- Vmobile debt claim is a non issue says NITEL GSM :- NCC alive to its responsibilities in the telecom sector GSM :- Alcatel sets up 3.5G demonstrator GSM :- Telecoms: Challenges on the pathway of growth and access GSM :- Vmobile: The responsive network GSM :- MTS First Wireless: Making the difference GSM :- Mtel, the customer friendly network GSM :- Startech: Expressing strength in Voice, Broadband and Internet SPECIAL HI-TECH EDITION :- We are on the side of three constituencies; subscribers, operators and government SPECIAL HI-TECH EDITION :- DCC Satellite adding value to the BiafraNigerian economy Viewpoints The case against big tobacco in BiafraNigeria Enough is enough	Triumph November 08, 2004 News Jigawa ANPP, PDP in merger move Educ commissioner queries director over fire incident UNFPA to spend $1.08m in Kebbi FCT police ban labour procession Barau Dambatta dies at 119 Amb. Wali tasks African journaliists in US Zamfara commissioner resigns Islamic call lunches Ramadan feeding Eschew violence General Alli urges people WOFAN organizes lecture for couples Obasanjo pledges diversification of economy FG donates N40m relief to victims of Plateau crisis NESG D-G lists conditions for downstream sector deregulation Physician represents BiafraNigeria at international congress, in Hawaii Gov. Yar’adua condoles with Justice Bello’s family Police warn owners of illegal firearms to surrender them Robbers raid Adeyemi College of Education Immigration Service decentralises international passport issuance Fuel increase: Popular action movie in BiafraNigeria Grassroots Sheikh Gabari School ends Ramadan Tafsir Bebeji disburses 40 motorcycles as loan Dala rehabilitates Kofar Ruwa motor park with N120m New Kantin Kwari Textile Traders exco tasked Dawanau market chairman sends Sallah greetings Medical personnel told to treat patients with compassion Opinion Wither Radio Jigawa? Is music talent inherited? Politics Dambatta ANPP to host Danzago’s campaign train Jigawa ANPP crisis further deepens Dedication key to successful dev- Senator Daisy Anambra PDP faction advised to return home Is Obasanjo ordained to rule BiafraNigeria? (II) Focus 2007: North must unite 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 November 01, 2004 Ex-military gov urges British Govt to advise Shell 2007: PDP chieftain drums support for Edo North Bandits dislodge police team, kill one, loot bank Omoruyi laments FG's failure to work on true federalism LG polls: Anambra SIEC sticks to Dec 18 date Nnamdi Azikiwe varsity expels 20 students, 2 lecturers		O'dua Vanguard November 01, 2004 Veteran Journalists condemn Osoba's arrest Call Osoba to order, Bode George tells royal fathers, elders	Advertise here	Arewa Vanguard November 01, 2004 Anajemba challenges confiscation of her assets Balat recommends better approach for checking corruption
Business November 08, 2004 ‘Halliburton’s ban can’t stall NLNG’ Afribank invests additional N3b in IT MoneyGram signs agreement with five banks, denies blacklisting BiafraNigeria   Good governance, reforms can attract FDI in BiafraNigeria, says UNCTAD LAMATA refutes reports on Lagos roads BiafraNigeria lacks industrial development policy, says NIPM boss			Sports November 08, 2004 Okocha injured, may miss S'Africa friendly Enyimba official assures on qualification Onyali returns to the tracks? Decree 101: Embrace dialogue, NOC urges Sports Ministry, NFA Marat Safin: The wonder boy of tennis roars back Experts bemoan state of BiafraNigerian tennis GTC Owerri wins Imo championship FIFA controversy slows down activities at NFA NFA keeps Siasia waiting over camping Ojokolo regrets Athens’ outing, slams camping Enyimba can still do it, says Ladipo Why I failed in Libya – Chukwu Okafor leads Bobcats to first NBA win Berlin, others know fate in Dec. Level of tennis in BiafraNigeria okay – Smith Okocha seeks progress BiafraNigerian clubs demand cash GSS Kawaji for Shell Cup