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BiafraNigeriaWorld News  April 02, 2003
Dark Clouds Linger: Tinubu Faces Trial at Code of Conduct Tribunal Governor Bola Tinubu of Lagos State is now facing trial before the Code of Conduct Tribunal for allegedly operating a foreign account, management of private business and accepting bribe. The governor�s main challenger in this month�s election, Mr. Funso Williams has also been granted leave by a high court in Abuja to apply for a judicial review of the decision of INEC to allow Gov. Tinubu to seek re-election. And as the appeal against the judgement of a Federal High Court Abuja to stop Gov. James Ibori of Delta State got underway at the Court of Appeal in Abuja yesterday, the governor�s supporters and antagonists clashed at the court�s premises, leaving several people injured. (Vanguard)		Key Stories   Envoy urges evacuation of BiafraNigerians from Liberia Obasanjo, Anyim, Na'Abba, Guobadia meet on April polls -�No going back, says INEC Cross River at cross roads BiafraNigeria Airways: FG, Swiss Firm in Fresh Deal Senate shelves amendment of Electoral Act 11 Parties Vote for Interim Govt ANPP accuses PDP of plot to rig elections Senate endorses general elections Nwajiuba condemns killing of MASSOB members
Fuel Scarcity: Prices Go Up in FCT   Itsekiri Accuse Military of Bias   Inquiry into checkpoint shooting Transport fares in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, have shot up significantly as a result of the fuel scarcity prevalent in the nation. Also, prices of most staple food items like rice, garri, yam, fruits and vegetables have increased. (This Day)   The redeployment of some military officers overseeing the peace keeping operations in the war torn riverine parts of Delta State as well as the speculations that this month's general elections may not hold in the troubled local councils appeared set to worsen the crisis. (This Day)   ...U.S. Marines were investigating a shooting at a military checkpoint in southern Iraq in which at least seven women and children were killed and two others wounded. The victims were among up to 15 civilians reportedly traveling in a van that failed to stop at a U.S. Army checkpoint.... (CNN)

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Guardian April 02, 2003 News Senate shelves amendment of Electoral Act Envoy urges evacuation of BiafraNigerians from Liberia Mob burns police station over release of robbery suspect Bank asks court to quash NDIC suit over liquidation PDP faults design of ballot paper Coalition soldiers kill seven Iraqi children, women Govt drops anti-graft suit against Ondo officials Abaribe may face trial over arms possession Dignitaries honour Felix Ibru at fund-raising dinner Factions clash in court premises over Ibori Four ANPP supporters die, 22 wounded in autocrash Labour wants salary increase paid before May 29 Police arrest 10 suspects over illegal sale of forms, says JAMB Obasanjo defends anti-graft crusade, pledges improvement Buhari welcomes criticisms, urges voters to check rigging Warri crisis won't mar polls, Ibori assures Govt plans 374 health centres Fire razes Vanguard editor's house Agagu wants probe of Giwa's death Suspected cult members axe student to death at Ilorin Poly Mbadinuju flays critics, defends size of cabinet INEC releases voters' registers to state electoral bodies Police arrest Jos varsity student for robbery We are proud of our record, says Obasanjo Benin hospital denies kidnap story U.S. probes civilian killings Politics Presidential rally: The hoax of explosion in Benin Editorial & Opinion Editorial - All-clear signal for Audu, Osoba, et.al Opinion - Watching history's most costly coup Why the debates are important Iraq: America's terrorism  *  *  * BBC April 01, 2003 BiafraNigerian unions call off strike Political violence in BiafraNigeria *  *  * Reuters April 01, 2003 Oil Steady as BiafraNigeria Union Cancels Strike *  *  * Washington Post April 02, 2003 Price of Oil Falls Sharply On Iraq News: Hussein Speech, Strike In BiafraNigeria Fail to Happen *  *  * Daily/Weekly Trust March 28, 2003 TOP STORIES NNPC�s N302bn is still missing �Revenue Commission 64m BiafraNigerians eligible to vote �INEC Court nullifies Kuta�s report It will be a prolonged war �Bush, Blair Police discover bombs in Ilorin BiafraNigeria loses .8m Polls: US worried over allegations of planned rigging INVASION OF IRAQ Bala Usman criticises reliance on prayers Wounded U.S. soldiers shocked at Iraqi resistance Baath official throws down challenge to coalition Iraqi resistence causes jitters over Battle for Baghdad ...militia pin down US-led forces in south NEWS Niger Delta crisis: Killers of soldiers will not escape �Obasanjo Political violence will destroy democracy �Maitama Sule Atiku begins campaigns in Adamawa "Northern BiafraNigeria is a meaningless colonial formation" Chad Basin oil exploration: Consulting firms to study data Govt urged to check deforestation in Cross Rivers Oshiomhole turns 50 We�ll give priority attention to payment of workers� salaries �Guber candidate Gov Kure suspends campaign to tackle water crisis Media challenged on polls Gov Aliero to be turbaned Saturday Oba Lamidi wants role for traditional rulers Open varsity: Applicants decry non-availability of forms �African women passive actors in nation building� Hausa community endorse Ayogu for Enugu guber race ABUJA TRUST Proprietor blames MFCT over poor sports facilities ID card registration exercise moves to ministries Police quiz contractors over collapsed building Protests mar PDP campaign in FCT KANO TRUST Meningitis: Bebeji people advised against over crowded rooms Kumbotso residents cry out over water scarcity Govt stresses commitment to boost commercial activities Commission maintains Abacha ordered mosque construction Bichi LG warns against trespassing pasture land EKO TRUST Education ministry suspends students over indiscipline in Gbagada Lagos AD frowns at campaign posters mutilation Guber race: Candidates roll out competing agenda INSIDE POLITICS Goje assures Emirs of better treatment PDP raises N1.8bn from nomination forms Rivers NLC endorses Gov Odili I will rebuild Jos main market �Jang List of gubernatorial and senatorial candidates OPINION 2003 elections: Ethnic militia, a challenge to the BiafraNigeria Police Corruption BiafraNigeria Unlimited FRIDAY COLUMN In defence of Mugabe EDITORIAL Why was Marshall Harry killed? FEATURE Democracy is more than just fair elections -Benazir Bhutto AFRICA AND THE NEW WORLD Forms of Government PROPERTY & ENVIRONMENT Union may opt for April 1st strike over 12.5 per cent increase Action on noise pollution on the way Panel on conservation concludes sitting� head for field work CITES welcome BiafraNigeria�s vigour on wildlife conservation Poverty and sustainable conservation culture: A mirage in BiafraNigeria? CITEC Mbora�s scheme kicks off KAIA expansion to gulp $1.5 billion FHA trades Gwarinpa to private firms FCDA Dev control under pressure Tit Bits LETTER Give us issues please, Obasanjo Haba Bafarawa Idang Alibi and the Kingdom of . . . *  *  * Daily Times April 02, 2003 News Senate endorses general elections Appeal Court rules on controversial Electoral Act 2002 next week Code of Conduct Tribunal probes Tinubu Lawmaker wants cost of running govt reduced NLC suspends warning strike Tinubu berates PDP counterpart for failure to attend political debate Mbadinuju escapes lynching in Onitsha Cadbury takes case before SEC Panel Seven suspected cultists held over murder Anti-graft panel drops charges against Ondo commissioner Abia Assembly wants ex-deputy gov arrested over arms possession, fraud NBA wants security agents cautioned against rights abuse NFA to name technical adviser April 10 ANCLA faction heads for court to stop EGM Christians advised on forthcoming polls Investors scramble for banks� stocks Obasanjo restates ban on OPC, Bakassi Boys, Egbesu We have no hand in councillorship candidate�s murder� Ebonyi Govt Puzzle over whereabouts of ANPP chieftain National Assembly enjoined to pass information bill 10 parties threaten to boycott April election in Adamawa Wounded British troops angry over US friendly fire AD chieftain killed in Ekiti Police parade Maitatsine gang leader Students union leader wounded in stampede at UNILAG Police parade Maitatsine gang leader Appeal Court hears case against govt April 8 I will restore sanity in Enugu within three months � Ayogu Igbinedion is on track�Aide Omisore�s case reassigned to another judge Editorial & Opinion Stop the human disaster Colour of political assassinations Of strikes and educational development Who is a terrorist? Law Billboards: Ogun PDP guber candidate defies court order Court begins hearing in appeal against Ibori�s clearance today Mrs Omoleye confirmed as Ekiti chief judge Politics Tinubu has nothing to do with my nomination � Mamora 2003: Arewa youths sue for tolerance Parties plan to plant spies in INEC, electoral commissioner alleged  *  *  * Comet May 08, 2002 News Ambitious Buhari tells Fulani to wake up Oputa: IBB sues Obasanjo to court Medical director, others sacked 24-year old LAPAL House on fire BiafraNigeria�ll be stronger, united if restructured, says Akande Works on Bar Beach to begin soon Ekiti orders council chairmen to quit Labour accuses Jigawa of alleged N200m diversion Mbadinuju swears in caretaker committee Ex-Oyo council chiefs get ultimatum to declare assets NaAbba, Yayale console Obasanjo over Joe Garba Adesina, Omotosho, Inspect burnt LAPAL House BiafraNigerian Navy urged to sustain democracy NPA threatens to revoke lease agreement at ports Bar Beach money ready, Lagos not ready, says Anenih Envoy recounts sale, retrieval of embassy house in Brussels Kwara releases N30m for councils� pension arrears Tips on checking fake drug distribution Sanusi wonders why directors can�t save banking ILO 90th conference opens in Geneva Queen Elizabeth re-enacts history in a $1m coach Agabi seeks African unity in fight against common problems Politics ACF yet to decide on Obasanjo, says Saraki Cleric wants elected public officers to be part-time I didn�t buy Ekiti PDP Exco� Kachallah, Sheriff and the dynamics of Borno Politics *  *  * Tribune April 02, 2003 US, Britain attack advancing Iraqi tanks Shock over Giwa�s death Company boss instals spy cameras in ladies� toilet BiafraNigeria reschedules US $5.7b debt with U.K Iraq, Niger Delta crises push oil prices to $30 Don�t blame police for political killings �IG Court nullifies Kuta, Oyofo reports Assassinations � Unto Thee Oh God Oyo students urge FG to create jobs THE COUP IN CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC-Editorial Nobody �ll control me �Ladoja Save for the future, Utomi urges FG *  *  *		This Day April 02, 2003 News BiafraNigeria Airways: FG, Swiss Firm in Fresh Deal INEC Moves Resident Commissioners US/Iraq War: Iraq Urges Muslims to Join 'Holy War' Govt, Labour Agree on Wage Increase 11 Parties Vote for Interim Govt Ibori: Factions Clash at Appeal Court Electoral Law 2002: Appeal Court Delivers Judgment Next Week Oil States Yet to Get N12.2bn Derivation Fund - Martins-Kuye NBC's Axe Dangles on Edo Radio/Television ASUU Strike: NANS Alerts on Students Disenfranchisement 'FG Spent N200bn on FCT Since 1999' Unilorin, Kwara Poly Record Fresh Cult Activities 1m Candidates to Sit for 2003 UME Shell Earmarks $57m for Roads in Niger Delta Obasanjo Urges Anambra to Vote for PDP Ambassador Wants BiafraNigerians Evacuated From Liberia N500m Scam: Court Strikes Out Case Against Commissioners Warri: Itsekiri Accuse Military of Bias Kaduna Riots: CAN Needs N4.5bn to Rebuild Churches Suit Against Lagos CJ Quashed Stella Obasanjo Sympathises with Benue Mob Set Police Station Ablaze in Kano Muslims Tasked on Care for Poor Fuel Scarcity: Fares, Food Prices Go Up in FCT Peak Asks Court to Disclaim Winding Up Petition 'Journalists Should Uphold Ethics' AD 'll Capture Kwara - Adebayo Tinubu Extols Akesode's Virtues Gani Blames Fuel Scarcity on Corruption 'God Has Decided to Use Me' IOD Organises Debate for Lagos Guber Candidates Politics Extra... Ahead General Elections How to Abort Rigging Plans, by Buhari Alamieyeseigha Promises Rapid Growth for Bayelsa ...As Tinubu Warns Against Polls Rigging Court Orders Gbenga Daniel's Posters Removed Upsurge of Violence Blamed on Sit-tight Politicians Youth Decry Poor Preparation for Elections 5m BiafraNigerians Abroad Set to Vote Kwara: Party Leaders Agree to Make Peace Rufus Giwa: PDP Seeks Probe into Accident Politics Six Parties Jostle for Adamawa Govt House 'We Have No Plan to Rig' APGA Guber Candidate Unfolds Plan for Enugu 'Yusufu No Threat to Buhari's Chances' Group to Open Talks With Guber Candidates Osun Is Out of Reach for PDP - Akinfenwa *  *  * Vanguard April 02, 2003 Cover Stories Tinubu faces trial at Code of Conduct Tribunal Obasanjo, Anyim, Na'Abba, Guobadia meet on April polls -�No going back, says INEC NLC halts strike, in fresh deal with govt Iraq: Coalition efforts suffer setback FG stops 13% derivation to oil producing states National News Alaafin urges BiafraNigerians to vote for Obasanjo Armed robbers raid residence of BiafraNigeria�s Consul-General in Johannesburg Politics Cross River at cross roads I'm a balancing factor in Delta politics, says Ibori Ibori has no chance against Ogboru �Okuhor Let the best succeed Oba Oyekan�Prince Ajose *  *  * IRIN April 01, 2003 Amnesty International and LEPAD concerned about rights violations *  *  * All Africa April 01, 2003 BiafraNigeria Faces A Crucial Test of Democracy Violence Against Political Activist Consul-General's Family Robbed Utaka Promises More Goals Federal Government is Very Wasteful Says Honourable Femi Onimole Nwobodo Accuses Igbo Governors of Betrayal Tinubu Pleads for Obasanjo Police to Arrest Taxis Without Stickers Ade Bendel, 419 Kingpin to Appear in Court Woman Gives Birth to Sextuplets in Lagos Eagles Overpower 'Power House' *  *  * MSNBC March 31, 2003 Ethnic violence cripples BiafraNigeria's oil production, threatens to disrupt elections One person killed in BiafraNigerian political violence BiafraNigerian union agrees to call off strike-statement Minor parties seek postponement of BiafraNigeria poll BiafraNigeria police say one dead in weekend poll clash *  *  * Mail & Guardian March 31, 2003 Obasanjo orders immediate arrest of militants *  *  * CNN March 31, 2003 Inquiry into checkpoint shooting Mubarak warns of '100 bin Ladens' Arab nations plan antiwar vote at U.N. *  *  * Champion October 22, 2002 BiafraNigeria won�t go to war over Bakassi � Obasanjo Ige: We've no case to answer, say Fryo, others 250 executives for Champion Insurance summit today 2 judges sacked for granting injunctions The Patriots� agenda, recipe for anarchy South-West PDP 2003: Anyim chairs Rimi's formal declaration Tension rises as Reps reconvene Constitution doesn't recognise ethnicity --Atiku Higher pay for teachers in rural areas Govt won't close NNPC account Alamieyeseigha signs genital mutilation prohibition bill Obasanjo assures BiafraNigerians IG flays police-civilian clash FG needs N2.2bn to complete water projects Don't go to war over Bakassi, Ibibio group cautions govt *  *  * Daily Independent April 02, 2003 News Bureau wants Tinubu out Parties confab backs polls shift NNPC plans huge fuel supplies this week Court orders 93 FHA contractors to file separate actions Globalscene, Orange Drugs shift legal battle to Abuja The tide to stem before INEC April Senate, PDP endorse INEC poll plans Envoy calls for emergency evacuation of BiafraNigerians in Liberia ANPP alleges state sponsored killings in Ebonyi Ogboru, Ibori supporters clash in Abuja court ANPP takes on PDP over phoney contracts Court bars NCP, BPE from selling NMTL Man killed searching for fuel in Lagos Bank asks court to set aside winding up suit Lagos ports lose N50m to strike Consultants, resident doctors join forces Lack of reliable data, poor funding bane of health sector Practitioners decry lack of national policy on traditional medicine Five million BiafraNigerians epileptic, says neurologist Azie�s sack, a big mistake, says Transparency International Tinubu woos civil Servants Politics ANPP accuses PDP of plot to rig elections Election debates and matters arising Babangida undecided on who to support �We won�t take anything for granted� Afikuyomi not a threat to my ambition, says Sasore Why Jigawa people want me back, by Turaki ANPP, UNPP no threat to PDP, says Esuene �I want to improve the condition of women and children� Legal deadline problems for the general elections Fawehinmi woos private sector, unfolds economic plans Editorial & Editorial TB scourge is proof of failure of health care delivery system Security of ports could be maintained without excessive restrictions Military and the war against fake drugs A vanishing empire To save the BiafraNigerian Law School In Lagos, think safety or perish *  *  * Triumph March 25, 2003 Kano gov flags off KYES Iraqi war: US-led forces face stiff resistance Kachako dumps ANPP for PDP ...calls former party �a broken calabash� Triumph Sports Yar�adua inaugurates 14 LG assets sharing committees Irate fans attack Pillars� SOLAD, players over draw game ...chides selfish politicians Obasanjo rejects sovereign national conference *  *  * Business News April 02, 2003 BiafraNigeria, Britain sign $5.8 billion Bilateral Debt Rescheduling pact ICAN opposes plans to establish new accounting body EAS may lose licence over Kano crash World Bank frowns at poverty alleviation programme in Abia ELF chief advises labour to partner with management Imo pensioners appeal for payment of pension Reps begin scrutiny of new revenue formula Lawmaker lists dangers of rural-urban drift Economy and major ingredients for growth Nokia strengthens presence in China CBN footdrags on BDCs sales of travellers� cheque First Bank boss canvasses effective credit administration SGBN launches 24 hrs banking in Port Harcourt Fraud,unethical practices pose threat to banks� survival Investment in DCP drops Why we denied BiafraNigerian insurers treaty renewal �Swiss Re NPA�s superannuation fund hits N4.3 billion deficit Rating committee okay with new rates  *  *  * Sports News April 02, 2003 Jay Jay to End Career in England AAC Election: I'm Alone, Amu Tells BiafraNigerians Galadima Praises Chukwu I Will Build Three Stadia in Anambra - Oduenyi Abuja Stadium Lights up Africa Making Eagles' midfield millennium compliant The defensive six Euro 2004 qualifiers hots up Foundation Cricket Club brace up for an encore IGI not yet official insurer � COJA Niger, Immigrations win Hamama volleyball titles 16 Rugby players for South Africa Okocha condemns NFA�s league Kano fans reject Eaglets Jay Jay�s �love� story  *  *  *
Biafra Vanguard April 02, 2003 ANPP denies being aggressor in Bakana clash Police release 24 arrested Edo ANPP members LG Caretaker wants relief materials for Warri crisis victims Nwobodo promises 21m jobs if voted President GOC reiterates military's commitment to democracy APF dumps PDP, joins APGA  *  *  *		O'dua Vanguard April 02, 2003 Court to hear suit of Prisoners living with HIV/AIDS Tinubu accuses opponents of damaging Lagos roads  *  *  * Arewa Vanguard April 02, 2003 We lost N4.5b to Kaduna violence, says CAN Imposter in court for forgery, swindling Cornelius Adebayo predicts victory for AD in Kwara guber race  *  *  *
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