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Biafran Pound Still in Wide Circulation Obasanjo, CBN Rattled as Biafran £1 = N270 MORE KEY STORIES Biafra Nigeria World Charges Against Balogun Not Political; EFCC Says it Has Established Prima Facie Case A'Ibom Deputy Gov faces impeachment 2007 presidency: NOBODY CAN STOP US - Middle Belt/South-South leaders MOSOP Wants Saro-Wiwa Cleared Of Murder Charge Security Breach: Court Rejects Bail Bid By Al-Mustapha's Alleged Aides The politics of gas flaring in the Niger-Delta It's time to release us from this bondage - Alamieyeseigha The Power List US Votes $500m for Counter-Terrorism in BiafraNigeria, Others NAFDAC Goes Tough on Novalgin, Analgin Users BiafraNigeria prints N1000 notes in Australia Egwu dissolves cabinet   The currency spent in the defunct Republic of Biafra during the Nigerian civil war (1967-70), Biafran Pound, has surreptitiously crept into the currency market, serving as the legal tender in some communities along the West African coast. Investigations carried out by Sunday Punch showed that the money is being spent in the border town between Togo and Republic of Benin, while some currency hawkers also exchange it for the naira and other currencies in the border town between Ghana and Togo. One Biafran pound still bears the signature of Dr. Syvelster Ugo, the then Governor of the Central Bank of the defunct Biafran Republic and the picture of a palm tree. Its back has the coat of arms of the republic with the inscription: peace, unity and freedom. What is, however, baffling about the currency is that it has more value than the Nigerian naira and it is openly accepted as a legal tender in the affected communities. A'Ibom Deputy Gov... Akwa Ibom State Deputy Governor, Obong Chris Ekpenyoung faces impeachment by the State House of Assembly. This follows the Notice of Impeachment signed by 23 out of the 26 legislators in the Assembly, seeking to remove the Deputy Governor from office for alleged gross misconduct while serving as Deputy Governor...   NOBODY CAN STOP US Ahead of the second summit of the South-South and Middle Belt in Port Harcourt on Saturday (today), leaders of the two geo-political regions have declared that nobody can stop their joint bid to clinch the presidency in 2007. They also vowed to resist attempts to frustrate the alliance. Leaders of the two regions, who spoke in separate... Charges Against Balogun... The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday denied witch hunting allegation levelled against it by the former Inspector-General of Police and said the 92-count charge hanging on his neck was not politically motivated. The commission...   Impeachment on Course House of Representatives Speaker, Aminu Bello Masari, has dissolved the 72 committees of the House and declared that the impeachment process against President Olusegun Obasanjo is on course. He announced the scrapping on Thursday in his valedictory...	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 June 04, 2005 News BiafraNigeria prints N1000 notes in Australia Egwu dissolves cabinet Break up: Don't ignore U.S. report, cleric urges FG Bamaiyi turns born-again in detention Area Boys back at bus-stops Pastor tasks women on leadership positions ANPP chieftain joins PDP Middle-aged man commits suicide LG boss wants youths to imbibe reorientation tenets Manager nabbed over N20m fraud Guardian June 04, 2005 News MOSOP Wants Saro-Wiwa Cleared Of Murder Charge Security Breach: Court Rejects Bail Bid By Al-Mustapha's Alleged Aides Balogun's Trial Not Political, Says EFCC Pat Attah Differs On Nollywood How Suspected Robbery Kingpin, Tijani, Was Arrested, By Police South East Monarchs Seek Release of N1B For UNN Teaching Hospital Labour Condemns SSS Seizure of Scribe's Passport Tobi Blames Plateau Crisis On Absence Of Action On Reports Robbers Sack Federal Medical Centre In Gombe Obasanjo Ends Visit To Ghana, Gambia, Others CNN April 01, 2005 News Catholics worldwide pray for pope	Advertise Here Punch June 04, 2005 News 2007 presidency: NOBODY CAN STOP US - Middle Belt/South-South leaders BBC June 02, 2005 News An encounter with BiafraNigeria's traffic police BiafraNigeria's 'gift' ruling blasted 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	BNW Writers A-M BNW Writers N-Z	This Day June 04, 2005 News The Power List Charges Against Balogun Not Political - EFCC; Says it has established prima facie case against former IG US Votes $500m for Counter-Terrorism in BiafraNigeria, Others NAFDAC Goes Tough on Novalgin, Analgin Users Oil Licensing: FG Targets N95.5bn Revenue One Killed, 15 Injured in Fresh Soldiers, NURTW Clash How FG Initiated Fiscal Responsibility Bill - Atiku Coup: Court Refuses Accused Persons' Bail Why US is after Charles Taylor - Aide Health Commissioner Charges On Vaccine Preservation SMEDAN to Facilitate Dev. of SMEs Vmobile Joins Anti-corruption Campaign A/Ibom Deputy Gov Faces Impeachment Threat Advertise Here IRIN May 03, 2005 News BIAFRANIGERIA: Dozens killed in southeast feud over farmland BIAFRANIGERIA: Cholera outbreak kills up to 100 in Benue State BIAFRANIGERIA: Polio cases dropping but still highest worldwide, says WHO BIAFRANIGERIA: Government cracks down on Biafra secessionist movement CAMEROON-BIAFRANIGERIA: Repatriation of BiafraNigerian refugees to start on Monday BIAFRANIGERIA: Ex senate leader, minister charged with corruption BIAFRANIGERIA: More heads roll in crackdown on top-level corruption BIAFRANIGERIA: Wife's family implicated in Obasanjo's latest corruption crackdown 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 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 June 04, 2005 News Alleged theft and gratification: Balogun has case to answer , EFCC insists Oduatel sacks 100 workers, may fold up "Impeachment threat against Aluko, a ruse" Oduatel sacks 100 workers, may fold up Pastor Gift John's husband, others released Igbinedion preaches prudence Principal witness recounts how Tidjani received stolen vehicles Ecobank launches first MasterCard V-mobile: Vodacom, Virgin Mobile in joint bid One feared dead as soldiers, touts clash again at Ajegunle Advertise here 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 HEADLINES June 04, 2004
Daily Trust May 05, 2005 News FERTILISER CONTRACT CONTROVERSY: Senate takes agric minister to EFCC; I'll be vindicated - Adamu Bello Britain goes to polls today; Two arrested over electoral fraud CBN deputy gov. resigns over alleged victimisation Reps storm Kubwa as demolition continues Peace keeping operations: BiafraNigeria, Germany sign pact Jigawa workers contribute N1.5bn to pension fund Rivers to partner with Germany on tourism dev How to execute the BiafraNigeria Project STAR FEATURE: Kaduna, Nothern BiafraNigeria's thirsty capital	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 June 04, 2005 News A'Ibom Deputy Gov faces impeachment The politics of gas flaring in the Niger-Delta It's time to release us from this bondage - Alamieyeseigha Sekibo: Blame govt for extended gas flaring This is unacceptable, says Evah How we arrested Ogbeh's attackers - Udah, Benue Police Boss The secret of my survival, by Ngige Electronic voting system is ideal, by confab delegate 2007: Ndigbo will present consensus candidate - Iruchukwu How Tidjani received stolen cars, police tell court Trial of Al-Mustapha, others: Court denies Adeka, Okorie bail Fiscal responsibility bill watered down, says Atiku NLC to FG: Stop this harassment	Triumph April 01, 2005 News Obasanjo calls NLC bluff ..Signs Trade Union Act Shekarau tasks NYSC members Shekarau appeals for assistance to education - Salutes philanthrophist Makoda Buhari vs Obasanjo: Supreme Court adjourns hearing to April 12 Demarcation: BiafraNigeria/Cameroon commission raises $8.8m Board of trustees for National Mosque soon FG, NUPENGASSAN meeting shifted Tahir defends NPRC committee leadership Confab: We'll recall our reps if... Yarima Jikantoro seeks dredging of Rivers Niger, Benue Wabara still Senate President - Aide Obasanjo sacks educ minister ...Wabara resigns Kano moves to revive co-op shops Mixed reactions greet minister's dismissal Ehindero re-deploys police chiefs NLC cautions on Wabara's successor Kano Assembly summons Warawa council chairman Ungogo Council: KNHA requests Shekarau to extend acting tenure Minister donates to Fulani/farmers clash victims SOKAYOV wants Makarfi respect rule of law Katsina Emirate turbans Alamieyeseigha, Kalu Ministers, MPs escape plane crash IMF still reluctant about reforms -Obasanjo Unilorin Oloyede appointed confab co-secretary Tafa Balogun's accounts frozen Treat us as BiafraNigerians, Ikoyi Towers residents urge FG 14-man c'ttee to investigate Maruta/Gurmi clash Fake drug dealer bags 5-year jail term Proposed Northern conference: No hidden agenda, says Turaki Katsina farmers receive N144.53m loan from CBN Dialogue: North adopts common agenda - ACF, NU under one umbrella Shekarau lays foundation for 528 houses National Mosque is symbol of Islam's pre-eminence- Maccido Reps put wedge against external debt payments Shekarau commissions first zonal fire service station - more underway Kano govt happy with Magnum Bank Shekarau assures good rapport with Sudanese Qur'anic directorate Reps direct police to return N1.3bn housing funds ... Land act hampers shelter provision, says FMBN boss National conference: Conferees dare treading 'no-go-areas' US renews support to Nigeria's fight against poverty Kano launches war on mosquitoes Govs Saraki, Igbinedion concur on one Nigeria AAU general conference holds in S/Africa Shekarau pleads for Nigerian Army CLO, christian group want Dariye step aside Hajj: Kebbi loses 3 pilgrims ASUU strike: FG deducts 3 days pay from lecturers' salaries Comet Last Updated 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 January 14, 2005 27,000 workers lose jobs in manufacturing sector Shell increases crude output by 65,000 bpd Irate youths raze Police station, barracks Politics won't divide Edo, Delta, say Govs Ibori, Igbinedion Abia launches campaign to revive agriculture in Abia NAFDAC destroys defective water sachets		O'dua Vanguard January 14, 2005 Treason trial: FG opposes Al-Mustapha's application for witness list NNPC, Chevron, British Gas to build $6b gas plant in Ondo Accused's absence stalls $242 fraud trial Textile workers' union makes case for Labour in National Confab	Advertise here	Arewa Vanguard January 14, 2005 Ebira youths allege neglect by Kogi govt Kaduna NBA condemns Waku over comment on military intervention Kogi battles CTB over moves to deduct N100m from allocation FRA Williams hospitalised, absent at Plateau/FG lawsuit
Business December 15, 2004 Unions petition ministry over NCAA pay FAAN to compel airlines on training			Sports May 10, 2005 Martins demands BiafraNigeria refund