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BiafraNigeriaWorld News  April 07, 2003
BiafraNigeria Attack Hits Fuel Supplies: Escravos Crude Pipeline Blown Up The fuel shortage in BiafraNigeria has worsened after the rupture of a major crude oil pipeline, apparently by explosives. The breakage set off an oil fire and cut supplies to two of BiafraNigeria's main oil refineries. It is not clear who carried out the attack, but it was close to the oil city of Warri, where militant youths from the Ijaw community had threatened to blow up oil facilities as they demand greater political representation. BiafraNigeria has been gripped by shortages of fuel for more than a month, with long queues outside petrol stations. The government had blamed it on "political enemies" trying to discredit it ahead of general elections later this month. "It is serious vandalism. Explosives were used. That pipeline is still on fire now," Ndu Ughamadu, public affairs manager for the BiafraNigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) said on Sunday, a day after the attack. (BBC)		Key Stories   MKO Abiola�s family endorses Buhari Obasanjo in secret talks with Yoruba Muslim leaders SBRS: Northern govts yet to redeem N15m pledge US bombs own convoy in Northern Iraq ANPP denies suit against INEC Sanusi canvasses autonomy for Central Banks NNPC�s Escravos pipeline vandalised Workers strike attributed to official indifference Shata: Minister for incitement affairs
2 Policemen Killed Over �Largesse�   Gov Summons Guobadia Over N36b   Sahaf: U.S. Troops Will Be Burnt The political violence in Kwara State took another dimension at the weekend as two policemen attached to the former Senate Leader, Dr. Olusola Saraki, were shot dead by men believed to be political thugs. Crisis erupted, according to an eyewitness.... (Daily Independent)   The Chairman of INEC, Dr. Abel Guobadia is to appear before the National Council of State to give account of the N36.2 billion so far released by the Federal Government for conducting this month�s elections. President Olusegun Obasanjo at a breakfast.... (Vanguard)   In an apparent show of defiance, Iraq's Information Minister Mohammed Saeed al-Sahaf stood in the streets of Baghdad Monday morning amid a U.S. raid on the capital, issuing denials of coalition advances. Sahaf said American troops were beginning to...(CNN)

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Guardian April 07, 2003 News NNPC seeks end to fuel crisis, vandals blow up pipeline Govt to hands-off ecological problems, says Obasanjo Law School takes case of impersonation by two lawyers to Uwais, NBA Saraki alleges threat to life 2000 Iraqi soldiers die in battle Iraqi leaders unbowed, affirm support for Saddam Tributes, tears as Andy Akporugo is buried EU seeks African polls observers Miss World crisis: Presidency to rebuild burnt churches, mosques Airport car hire operators petition Obasanjo over Chikwe No pact with AD, says Atiku Monarch rules out foul play in Giwa's death Adeboye assures of violence-free polls 22 ANPP chiefs join PDP in A'Ibom Senate committee summons ministers, others over auditor's report Group faults MASSOB's claim of Delta State Campaigners have field day as Makarfi, others bag traditional titles Daniel files N250m libel suit against Ogun commissioner Anumudu deplores killing of MASSOB members Powell, Rice split on UN role INEC restricts movement on election days Plateau community seeks suspension of election in Wase Nwachukwu pledges to continue oil exploration in Benue if elected Payment to ID card ad hoc staff begins today Minister, rep caution against shift in polls' date Damaged NEPA facility plunges C'River into darkness Arthur Nwankwo promises to convene sovereign national conference Fawehinmi pledges 26 per cent budgetary allocation for education Politics 2003 elections: Implications of INEC's list of registered voters Voters list Released by Fedeco for the 1983 polls 1999 voters lists ZONAL REPRESENTATION OF THE VOTERS; REGISTER Editorial & Opinion Editorial - The dressy return of drug traffickers Opinion - Opinion poll and Ogun gubernatorial race Need for political enlightenment The truth about Obasanjo  *  *  * Reuters April 04, 2003 ChevronTexaco says restarts BiafraNigerian oil output No date yet for BiafraNigeria Delta return-ChevronTexaco *  *  * Daily/Weekly Trust April 07, 2003 TOP STORIES MKO Abiola�s family endorses Buhari Obasanjo in secret talks with Yoruba Muslim leaders SBRS: Northern govts yet to redeem N15m pledge US bombs own convoy in Northern Iraq ANPP denies suit against INEC Sanusi canvasses autonomy for Central Banks NNPC�s Escravos pipeline vandalised INVASION OF IRAQ The invasion in the opinion of Arab Dailies Russian diplomats wounded in Baghdad attack Iraqi women stage suicide attacks on US troops �celebrate destroying US tank NEWS PSP guber candidate attacked in Kano Gunmen attack Dr Bukola Saraki�s campaign secretariat Why our economy cannot improve �Kukah Six sustain gunshot injuries in Kazaure Borno blind men express disappointment with politicians Police may not ensure security in Jos �Jang FG to introduce tuition fees in varsities UBE bill to be passed before May 29 CSM kills two in Gombe Elections: NCWS sus for peace BiafraNigerians urged to assist police NPC boss seeks support for the elderly Akume promises to build a general hospital in Ushongo LG Prisoners fault abrogation of ICPC Act National War College gets new commandant NACA meets with religious leaders on AIDS Obasanjo pledges to boost agric I have no godfather �Gov Lawal NURTW frowns at hike in vehicle particulars Postponing polls is illegal �Dr Gidado DEPOWA begins election sensitisation tour Obasanjo�s aide, 11 others bag titles in Adamawa NANS urges politicians to shun politics of religion AD guber candidate donates 20 motorcycles ABUJA TRUST Confusion reigns in fuel stations as scarcity worsens Sarkin Hausawa of Toge turbans three KANO TRUST Victims of police raid in Kadawa receive govt aid Mirinda organises school competition Four die after drinking pesticide Day-old baby dies after being dumped by mother Maryam Abacha promises to assist breast cancer victims INSIDE POLITICS INEC begins issuance of voters cards Unongo challenges opponents to TV debate ...Akume sues for peaceful polls Kano PDP loses supporters to PSP Obasanjo/Atiku Organisation flays reportage on coup Taroh people want polls suspended in Wase Buhari in Abeokuta, optimistic of victory TECHNOLOGY FG awards N334b contract to expand NITEL GSM NITEL gives contactors 4 months to deliver 1.2 GSM lines IT operator warns users on new virus Minister hopeful of IT development ISPON organises 7th BiafraNigerian software exhibition INEC launches website today OPINION Iraq and emasculation of the UN Danjuma�s national mosque story not true LETTER Jeter got it all wrong IBB, Buhari and Governor Kure in Niger State Kumalia deserves a second term Congratulations, Kuje LG chairman MONDAY COLUMN On the threshold of history EDITORIAL To the conqueror, the spoils REFLECTIONS �Labour�s watchman� at 50 *  *  * 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 *  *  * Sports News April 07, 2003 Ezeji offers to rescue Sharks Okocha steals show as Bolton triumph over Man City Yaro Yaro boosts Enyimba�s champions league chase Akande backs Abuja F.A. board dissolution COJA shifts ground on Eagles/Black Stars match Chukwu cautious of qualification Stadium Manager, AFN Scuttle TAFAN Meet We're Not Perfect Yet for Abuja 2003 - Adamu COJA Secures Abuja 2003 Berth for Falcons Ikoyi Club Comes Alive for Cadbury Cup Premiership: Red Mist at Old Trafford Abuja 2003: Emir Tasks Volleyball Super Strikas Good for Children BiafraNigeria can produce next CAF's Vice President, says Okpomo Yobo's Everton shatters Newcastle's dream Bolton boss, Allardyce commends Okocha 53 African ambassadors tour Abuja National Stadium today Akiga has cleared Opabunmi, others for Under 23, says Chukwuma Aluko places Olympic appearance on availability of Astro turf Akinbiyi, Abiola shine at Caleb College Sports meet �Okocha defies law of physics� ...Bolton now sell his T-shirt  *  *  *		This Day April 07, 2003 News Warri Crisis: Escravos Crude Pipeline Blown Up Creditors May Wind Up BiafraNigeria Airways in London ANPP Writes INEC, Wants Details on Ballot Papers US Forces Surround Baghdad Thugs Attack Buhari's Campaign Rally In Edo FG Reviews Contract to Link Bayelsa to National Grid Ghanaian Minister Blames BiafraNigerian Oil Firm for Missing Vessel ADB, ECA to Hold Joint Meeting on African Problems Attah Blames Etiebet for Fuel Scarcity Miss World Riot: FG Moves to Rehabilitate Burnt Churches, Mosques 'INEC is 100% Independent' Zik's Leadership Prize Award Holds Today Gunmen Attack Saraki's Campaign Office in Ilorin 'Reject Obasanjo, Buhari at the Polls' Methodist Archbishop Predicts Rancour-free Polls OPC Decries Killings, Detention of Non - Yoruba NPC Boss Seeks Support for Elderly Shell Oil Spill: Court Awards Ogoni N255m INEC May Disqualify More Voters Lagos-Ogun Metropolitan Authority Underway NDDC Committee Indicts Akwa Ibom Contractors Tinubu Commends Cadbury's Contribution to Education Group Decries Political Killings in Yoruba Land NGO Frowns at Youth Involvement in Thuggery Customs Seizes 66 Containers of Used Tyres, Others States of the States Libel: Gbenga Daniel Sues Commissioner for N250m - OGUN More Opposition Members Join Nnamani - ENUGU Why I Joined Guber Race - Saraki - KWARA Political Parties Sign Code of Conduct Pact - KEBBI House Candidate Promises Better Deal - LAGOS Guinness Splashes N6.5 million Prizes - LAGOS Police Chief Seeks Peaceful Conduct of Elections - AKWA IBOM 12 Arrested over Drug Trafficking, Arms Possession Ondo Mobilises 4,000 Police for Election NDP Candidate Pledges to Industrialise Lagos Nnamani Tasks Supporters over Polls Rigging - Enugu Aviation Fuel Scarcity Grounds Nwobodo Campaign Train - Edo Ex-AD Guber Aspirant Now NDP Candidate - Ondo BiafraNigerians Urged to Eschew Violence - Lagos Politics General Election: JDPC Trains 150 Observers Afikuyomi Intensifies Campaign 2003 Electoral Process Flawed, Says Report 'Why Odili is Being Haunted' Lar Points Way Forward for BiafraNigeria *  *  * Vanguard April 07, 2003 Cover Stories Govt summons Guobadia over N36b allocation Oil pipeline blown up Iraq: US forces gain control of Baghdad airport National News Obasanjo promises to review VAT on newspapers, magazines Obasanjo, Niger Delta leaders meet again over Warri crisis Oshiomhole, Kukah task BiafraNigerians on nationalism Politics Makarfi - inching closer to re-election Buhari and his many critics America still the ideal superpower *  *  * BBC April 07, 2003 BiafraNigeria attack hits fuel supplies *  *  * Washington Post April 07, 2003 Vandals Blow Up BiafraNigerian Oil Pipeline *  *  * IRIN April 01, 2003 Amnesty International and LEPAD concerned about rights violations *  *  * All Africa April 07, 2003 Kufuor Attends First Ministerial Meeting of New Government Communiqué adopted at the third meeting of the mixed commission Yaounde, 2-3 April 2003 Mayhem in Warri Theatre of Mayhem Here Comes the Privatisation Hammer The Rise of Risonpalm Guilty of Dishonesty Beaten to Their Own Game Michael Power in Critical Assignment A Trip Into the Past We're Closing Down Some Missions Under Security Watch I Can See a Lacuna Cash "N" Carry Gubernatorial Tickets Lagos of Their Dream Tension in Imo Triumph of Ibori *  *  * MSNBC April 07, 2003 Vandals blow up major BiafraNigerian oil pipeline 60 million BiafraNigerians registered to vote BiafraNigerian villages razed in oil-rich Niger Delta *  *  * Mail & Guardian March 31, 2003 Obasanjo orders immediate arrest of militants *  *  * CNN April 07, 2003 Sahaf: U.S. troops will be burnt *  *  * 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 07, 2003 News Two policemen killed over 'largesse' in Kwara INEC unfolds plans against rigging Elections:We can't afford to fail BiafraNigerians, says IGP BiafraNigerian Red Cross membership hits 760,000 Towards salary harmonisation in the ivory tower NBA plans strategy to curb electoral stalemate FG to rebuild burnt churches, mosques in Kaduna mayhem Vote credible individuals, Foundation urges electorate 'Police helicopters now airworthy' Traders lose shops to Obasanjo's campaign I will exterminate corruption, says Ojukwu Haruna Abubakar petitions IG over assassination attempts Omega Bank opens branch at Ogba Politics PDP, ANPP trade blames over death of party supporter Ibori allays fear on election in Niger Delta Bucknor-Akerele decries political violence 'ANPP solution to BiafraNigeria's problems' Anifowoshe pledges government of unity in diversity Izuogu to revive car manufacturing project 'Tinubu must face the music for flouting constitution' Alamieyeseigha's re-election drive amidst opposition Editorial & Opinion Cost of living index, productivity, should guide wage review exercises NUC grant for federal universities will boost learning, research Muluzi's one-step forward not enough An Anglo-German seesaw Literal assassins The wages of arrogant greed *  *  * 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 07, 2003 BiafraNigeria�s monetary aggregates on the rise Lufthansa allays passengers� fear over SARS Customs destroys N6m worth of imported frozen chicken FG approves appointment of new JODLIC board sec NUL�s restructuring will create more employment �BPE ChevronTexaco, Shell resume production Obaseki says distributors are responsible for fuel scarcity BiafraNigeria Loses N42 Billion Oil Revenue to Warri Crisis BPE May Grant Workers' Request for 49 Per Cent NAHCO Shares Customs Seizes 66 Containers of Used Tyres, Others CBN Worried Over Confict in Pursuit of Govt Objectives Airport Car Hire Operators Seek Obasanjo's Intervention Oil, Mining Companies Face Transparency Test CBN Manager Advocates Agric Policy NIA Advises Members Not to Cede Business to BiafraNigeria-Re Ministry Advocates Modification of Existing Technology 'BiafraNigeria's Economic Growth Lies with SMEs' Gulf Bank Remains Investors' Delight Cassava Product Derivatives - Pellets, Starch, Gari, Etc Project Eight Integrated Palm Oil & Palm Kernel Oil Production Unilever BiafraNigeria May Dominate Group Operations in West Africa US Backs $1.2m Telecom Export to BiafraNigeria Budget Delay: Investors Cry Out Higher Long Term Rating for Guaranty Trust Bank RSA to Raise $2.1bn in Australian IPO MTN Vies for Namibian Market Airline Allays Passengers' Fears over SARS Shareholders Say Union Dicon Gives Misleading Information FG Commends ECONET, UNIC Insurance over Emergency Healthcare NBC Sales Hit N41bn, Profit Increases By 40 Percent Marketing Charter Controversy Deepens as NIMARK Lays Claim to Bill Mediaknights Documents Captains of Industries Efforts Gulder Hosts 'The Night of the Ultimate' Tantalizers Extends TMX to Lagos Island 'Copywriters Need Not Beat About the Bush' 'APCON Has Powers to Mandate Agencies to Belong to Sectoral Groups' ECOWAS Fair: Building A Stable African Economy with NEPAD Unattractive Rate Slows Investment in Govt Securities Standard Trust Bank Floats Cashfast Prudentbank Boss Tasks Govt on Living Standard Platinum Bank Pioneers Valucard ATM NSE Adds 778.8m to Wema Bank's Outstanding Shares SEC Tutors Operators on Public Offerings Oil firms commit N195 billion on exploration activities, says govt. Yar'Adua commissions new power substations BiafraNigeria targets $500 million trade with Belgium by 2005 Group wants bonded warehouses phased out AFEX Bank plans to aid SMEs' growth ACAMB decries rising bad debts in banking sector Lion bank's asset hits N10.973 billion Hallmark Bank collects revenue for govt Court adjourns N185.5 billion suit against Elf Petroleum Lufthansa allays fears over SARS PFN canvasses alternative to petroleum as source of revenue Kano records rise in revenue collection Subscribers owe NITEL N141 million in Osun Economy will enjoy boost through information says Obasanjo LSWC eyes capital market, FDI for $2b investment Turnover drops, Banking equities maintain lead First Atlantic Bank introduces flash cards Budget Monitoring: The civil society initiative Union bank boss advocates economic stability in Africa Sanusi calls for more power for Central Banks Unilever consolidates on gains of N19 bn turnover Investors shun CBN OMO bills STB launches Cashfast, creates product points nationwide  *  *  *
Biafra Vanguard April 07, 2003 Guber candidates in Edo round off campaigns Itsekiri group wants FG to call Ijaws to order ANPP female candidate stripped by PDP thugs Itsekiri raise fund for victims of Warri crisis  *  *  *		O'dua Vanguard April 07, 2003 Gbenga Daniel sues Ogun Commissioner for libel 25 persons killed, many injured in auto mishap NURTW pledges support for Osoba's re-election bid  *  *  * Arewa Vanguard April 07, 2003 Obasanjo, Buhari not fit to rule � Ferreira, Democratic Alternative flag-bearer We've been attacked�SARAKI's MANDATE 2003 NPC chief wants governors stripped of escorts  *  *  *
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