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BiafraNigeriaWorld News  April 17, 2003
Ikemba, Buhari: Promise 'Mass Action' if... The presidential candidates of 12 political parties led by the All BiafraNigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) yesterday threatened mass action "to defend their votes in subsequent elections," should what they said were irregularities in last Saturday's election, be allowed in the presidential/governorship polls. They, however, did not specify the nature of the mass action. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in what appears a response to the parties issued fresh guidelines to state resident electoral commissioners on the conduct of the presidential and governorship polls. Also yesterday the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) condemned the campaign for the cancellation of the results of last weekend's National Assembly polls, saying such calls are the "most treacherous by any BiafraNigerian." (This Day)		Key Stories   South-West AD cancels pact with PDP INEC office in Oji River LG set ablaze BiafraNigerian election warning S/West: AD, PDP Threaten Fire-for-Fire Warri: Ohanaeze Wants N5bn Compensation for Igbo Traders Enugu coalition of parties vow to boycott elections Workers quiz Obasanjo, Buhari at parley Trouble brews in Lagos NDP Afikuyomi Calls for Repudiation of AD/PDP Pact
Appeal Ct Okays Ibori for Election   Fuel Price Hike Coming - Obasanjo   We�ll not Cancel Election -INEC In a unanimous decision, the Court of Appeal, Abuja, yesterday quashed the March 24 ruling of an Abuja High Court which gave the Delta State Governor, Chief James Onanefe Ibori, a clean bill of health on the allegation that he is an ex-convict. (Guardian)   President Obasanjo, the PDP�s presidential candidate, yesterday, hinted that BiafraNigerians should be prepared to pay more for petrol, saying: "You will not continue to have it at N26 per litre." But NLC President told Obasanjo that BiafraNigerians cannot afford to pay more. (Vanguard)   INEC has said that it will not cancel results of last Saturday�s NAss elections. The CNPP, comprising 29 of the opposition parties have rejected the results of the elections and asked the electoral body to conduct fresh elections where they alleged massive rigging and irregularities.... (Daily Trust)

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perspective of the Ijaw/Warri crisis War on Iraq and Middle East conflict *  *  * BBC April 16, 2003 BiafraNigerian polls to go ahead BiafraNigeria's elections in the south-west BiafraNigeria election diary BiafraNigeria's elections in the south *  *  * Reuters April 15, 2003 Tensions Dim Outlook for BiafraNigeria Presidential Vote BiafraNigeria Tense as Opposition Rejects Vote Results BiafraNigeria Tense as Opposition Rejects Vote Result CORRECTED: BiafraNigeria Tense as Opposition Rejects Vote Result BiafraNigeria Tense as Opposition Rejects Vote Results Concern in BiafraNigeria Ahead of Presidential Vote BiafraNigeria Looks Ahead Anxiously to Presidential Vote Violence Mars BiafraNigeria Polls but Obasanjo Upbeat Violence Mars BiafraNigeria Polls as Obasanjo Party Leads Muslim Hero Eyes BiafraNigerian Presidency *  *  * Washington Post April 14, 2003 BiafraNigeria's Ruling Party Takes Early Lead *  *  * MSNBC April 14, 2003 BiafraNigeria's ruling party takes early lead in elections marred by violence Delta violence casts shadow over BiafraNigeria polls BiafraNigerian parliament poll results at 1930 GMT BiafraNigerian poll underlines ethnic cleavages BiafraNigeria ruling party loses key seat in poll result Amid scattered violence and threats, BiafraNigerians vote in test for civilian rule Eight killed in BiafraNigerian legislative polls-report BiafraNigerians vote in key poll despite chaos BiafraNigeria postpones poll in troubled oil town Voting begins in BiafraNigeria despite violence threats Oil and poverty ignite BiafraNigerian Resentment still deep in BiafraNigeria's southeast BiafraNigeria's ''wild west'' fears replay of poll unrest *  *  * CNN April 15, 2003 Obasanjo re-election bid boosted *  *  * All Africa April 11, 2003 Views of the Grassroots Voter Report Slams Mugabe Follow the Money Defending the Indefensible Government and Oil Firms Should Act on Delta Violence Mugabe's Reforms a Sham, Report Finds Spiraling Violence Threatens Elections Impeachment Sobered Up General Obasanjo *  *  * IRIN April 09, 2003 Act on Delta violence, HRW tells government, oil companies *  *  * 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 *  *  * 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 *  *  * Sports News April 15, 2003 Onigbinde�s loss, Dike�s gains Enyimba smash past Guinean champs We shall get to the final, says Enyimba boss Satellite coach rates Enyimba high NFA fines Kano FA, Pillars  *  *  *
Biafra Vanguard April 16, 2003 Dudu wants new date for polls in Warri Federal Constituency Govt moves displaced Koko residents to new low-cost houses Arthur Nwankwo petitions INEC over presidential polls Polls: Enugu security council approves use of army for elections ANPP chieftain condemns elections in Enugu  *  *  *		O'dua Vanguard April 16, 2003 Ondo govt alleges intimidation by Federal agents at polling centres More magistrates to go in Lagos, says state CJ Adesina asks supporters to be vigilant during Saturday's polls in Oyo YCE urges South-West to vote enmasse for Obasanjo Tinubu deserves second term in Lagos, says Oshiomhole  *  *  * Arewa Vanguard April 16, 2003 Commissioner accuses UNPP, ANPP of sabotage in Benue UNPP rejects National Assembly polls; indicts INEC too Mantu expresses concern over violence in Plateau  *  *  *
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