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BiafraNigeriaWorld News  April 09, 2003
Baghdad: U.S. Troops Topple Saddam Statue U.S. troops pulled down a giant statue of Iraqi President Saddam Hussein hours after coalition tanks rolled into the center of Baghdad Wednesday. The statue in Firdos Square fell after a small group of Iraqis climbed the monument and wrapped a rope around its neck. A group of Marines then backed an armored vehicle up to the monument, attached a chain to the statue and pulled it down. Before the statue fell, a Marine draped a U.S. flag over the head of the statue -- a gesture that drew a muted reaction from the crowd, gasps in a Pentagon briefing room in Washington and anger from a commentator on the Arabic news network Al Arabiya. The Marines took down the U.S. flag moments later and hung a pre-1991 Gulf War Iraqi flag around the statue's neck. That flag also was removed before the statue was pulled down. Earlier, tanks and other military vehicles took up positions around the square just outside the Palestine Hotel, where two journalists died Tuesday when a U.S. tank fired on the building. (CNN)		Key Stories   Police disrupt Ojukwu�s rally in Kano No going back on polls date, says Council of State INEC Names 6 Trouble-Spot States 3 journalists killed as battle to control Baghdad rages Honour for Ibru, Odili, Museveni, others at Zik award 50-man election monitoring team arrives Bakkassi Peninsula :BiafraNigeria knows fate in June APGA, NCP may spring surprises say respondents Campaigns: Benue Police Warns Buhari Off
Ogbeh Orders Probe of Na'Abba   Atiku, Ogbeh Escape Assassination   Harry Marshall: Alleged Killers Arrested Investigations have been ordered by the national leadership of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) into allegations of anti-party activities levelled against the Speaker of House of Representatives, Alhaji Ghali Umar Na'Abba. (Guardian)   The Vice-President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, and the PDP National Chairman, Mr. Audu Ogbeh, narrowly escape assassins� bullet Monday night when their convoy was attacked in Gboko, Benue State. (Daily Independent)   The Inspector-General of Police, Alhaji Tafa Balogun, yesterday announced the arrest of five suspected killers of the late Dr. Marshall Harry who was murdered on 3rd March, 2003 in Abuja...the suspects...had invaded the residence of late Harry.... (Daily Trust)

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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 *  *  * Triumph April 09, 2003 Buhari storms Kano today Buhari will win without money-Danzago Election 2003: Police vows to deal with trouble makers PDP assures LG aspirants fairness Private sector vaccine distribution begins in 12 states Hayatu thumbs-up Kwankwaso over schools renovation Obasanjo appoints NEPC'S director Past political leaders, pillars of genuine democracy- Shazali KTSG reiterates commitment to Sharia implementation Old boys must help develop education in the North -Gumel *  *  * 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 09, 2003 Abuja 2003: Camping May not Begin Till June Champions League: Enyeama, Orjinta, Yaro Yaro Missing Nworgu Saves Isreali Club NFA Decides Eaglets, Globacom's Fate Today IBB Golf Club Wins GUN's Interclub Matchplay Ekong Shines in China, Still Eyes Bundesliga Pillars Supporters Want Coach Sack Customs Duties Impede Sports Development Abuja Stadium: Athletes Protest AFN Exclusion Cole Confident of FA Cup Return UEFA League: Valencia test Cuper's Magic If Bolton survives... 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*  *  * Mail & Guardian April 08, 2003 BiafraNigeria's generals turn to democracy *  *  * CNN April 09, 2003 U.S troops topple Saddam statue Bush: Saddam losing grip on Iraq *  *  * 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 09, 2003 News Police arrest Marshall Harry�s suspected killers INEC needs N9b more for elections Atiku, Ogbeh escape assassination Bakkassi Peninsula :BiafraNigeria knows fate in June Bloodshed in Ebonyi politics Police disrupt Ojukwu�s rally in Kano Saraki, others call for military supervision of polls in Kwara Pitan, NMA disagree over death of sextuplets Oyekan�s wives to vacate Iga on June 16 Council of State okays election schedule Lagos raises objection in NB Plc suit Oshiomhole commends Ibori Again, trial of Idumagbo explosion suspects stalled I hold no grudge against Obasanjo, says Etete Kukah slams state creation, federal character principles Court urged to strike out suit against NLC Settle your differences, Attah tells border Rivers police kill three robbery suspects Governors move against strikes in university Okrika dumps Ada-George for Odili Group moves to save women from abortion-induced death Hope rises for NHP depositors Police probe cops� death in Saraki�s house NITEL GSM expansion project to gulp N4.2b Uneasy calm in Warri Union indicts PPMC over fuel crisis Mill workers cry foul over gratuity payment Ogbeh supports resource control Ogoni seeks ties with govt Students call for end to ASUU-FG faceoff Three held with UTC cutlasses in Ife Workers canvass separate ministry for steel �Purposeful leadership will end unemployment� Drivers protest killing of colleague in Asaba �Why budget 2003 hasn�t been signed� Obasanjo, governors get NUJ awards NAPEP beneficiaries seek payment of outstanding allowances Tourism records low patronage in Ogun Politics Nobody can disqualify Tinubu, says Jafojo Adesina, Koleoso disagree at rally Obasanjo, Buhari in tactical battle for victory We�re ready for elections, says ANPP ANPP members decamp to AD Oyo AD woos aggrieved members Why Jigawa people want me back, by Turaki We�ll chase out election riggers, says Falana Buhari campaign gathers steam in North East Novel electioneering campaigns of Gani�s NCP Editorial & Opinion Calls for the postponement of elections and an interim government are unwarranted Toward improved laboratory services in BiafraNigeria New initiative of BiafraNigerian Red Cross Kodinita, Koditan and today's BiafraNigeria Warri and the BiafraNigerian armada Making democracy succeed in BiafraNigeria *  *  * Business News April 09, 2003 Market Appreciates by N7.2bn CBN Funds DAS with $2.28bn in 1st Quarter Osunkeye Expresses Reservation About Operating Environment Rise in UK Manufacturing Beats Expectations BAT Foundation Donates to Conflict Victims IMB Moves Against Money Laundering How Long Will N10bn SMIEIS Funds Remain Idle? Berger Paints to Pay N71m as Dividend for 2002 How Long Will N10bn SMIEIS Funds Remain Idle? Berger Paints to Pay N71m as Dividend for 2002 Chicago Exchange Offers to Buy Clearing House Regularise Acquisition of Schweppes, SEC Tells NBC Alstom Seeks Probe into Second Mystery Bid Ratings Watch: Lloyds TSB Lifted By Bullish Broker UK Watchdog ProposesBroking Shake-up 'Barriers are Being Broken in Business in West Africa' LSWC Strives to Provide Water for All Practitioner Blames Govt for Low Treaty Capacity of Operators NIA Monitors Iraq War, Promises Prompt Responses Insurance Practitioner Makes Case for Staff Welfare Man Sues to Recover Lost Car Value after Accident Rate Builders Versus Rate Cutters: A Call for Truce Central Banking Authority, Economic Stability And The Rule of Law CBN Re-admits Errant Banks to Forex Market Odife Recommends Mini Stock Markets BiafraNigeria eyes $6.5b revenue from software yearly ECOWAS to levy defaulting member-countries Chikwe pleads for aviation operators' collaboration with govt World Bank withholds loans to Lagos State Lagos plans $2 billion for water projects BiafraNigeria fine-tunes plans to host global SME forum War pushes Israel's hosting of WASME confab to September NDDC empowerment programme ready soon How to run airlines efficiently, by consultant Oil prices tumble as war in Iraq intensifies Egyptian shares end stronger Coca-Cola launches new slogan at Mushin plant With critical assignment, Guinness affirms commitment to social responsibility Mixed reactions by investors over fund raising by Corporate BiafraNigeria Why we are supporting Obasanjo � Corporate BiafraNigeria Royal Exchange withdraws membership of NIA UK Government sanctions six dishonest directors over DTI investigation Global non-life capital down by USD 180bn A & G Insurance consolidates hold on BAICO amidst controversy Goldlink Insurance Company: Promoting personalised services in the market Insurers� market capitalisation declines Court orders Customs to release N1 billion rice it impounded NITEL applies for listing on Stock Exchange SEC warns operators, applicants on new fees Bad debt crippling the economy �ACAMB Afribank sells national Open RMAFC cautions fraudulent writers NAFCON Staff protest over sale, welfare Intercity Bank declares N408m profit NNPC introduces N4.5m penalty for products diversion �denies importing adulterated fuel N14bn trans-Rivers Power transmission line takes off RUSG bans sale of fuel after 7pm  *  *  *
Biafra Vanguard April 09, 2003 Itsekiri group faults Ibori, PDP chieftains' meeting at Koko Fuel scarcity: Driver shot dead at petrol station Oshiomhole campaigns for Ibori Onitsha NBA expels chairman for accepting political office PDP senatorial candidate counsels political class  *  *  *		O'dua Vanguard April 09, 2003 Lagos NLC asks court to assume jurisdiction in suit against national body Oba of Lagos: Contenders get till April 28 to submit application forms Why I'm seeking re-election, by Gov Adebayo  *  *  * Arewa Vanguard April 09, 2003 Bukola Saraki makes case for PDP before electorate in Ilorin Ogbeh lashes agitators of polls shift; says they need education Row ensues between Kaduna, Egypt over mosque  *  *  *
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