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BiafraNigeriaWorld News  April 18, 2003
Obasanjo Accuses Buhari of Incitement: But Nigerian Army Hoodlums Head from Enugu to Onitsha As citizens protest electoral fraud, soldiers were seen heading for Onitsha from the Enugu - Onitsha expressway. However, no casualty has been reported as at press time, as traffic leading into the city was held up at Zik's roundabout...Following what it called "massive manipulation", the Anambra state chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for the cancellation of last Saturday's polls in the state. (Guardian) Breaking News:   Obasanjo Letter Adds to BiafraNigeria Vote Tension		Key Stories   Don�t incite security forces - President Obasanjo warns Buhari Polls: Ojukwu Warns Against Return to Pre-1970 Problems �Our position remains unchanged �Buhari The battle for Mbadinuju's job Obasanjo asks AD govs to begin hand-over Omisore has case to answer �COURT Don�t incite security forces - President Obasanjo warns Buhari Enugu Coalition Withdraws from Elections BiafraNigeria incitement warning
Obasanjo Writes Buhari   Ojukwu Warns Over Elections   We�ll not Cancel Election -INEC President Olusegun Obasa-njo has written the presidential candidate of the ANPP, Major General Buhari (rtd), cautioning on the need to ensure public peace and order in the country. Obasanjo's letter to Buhari is coming against the background of a visit by officials of the SSS to.... (This Day)   The Ikemba Nnewi, Emeka Odumegwu - Ojukwu, has warned that BiafraNigeria faced greater political crisis than that of the last civil war with the way the current elections are being handled.Ojukwu, presidential candidate of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) (Daily Independent)   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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ELECTIONS: WHAT OBSERVERS SAY INEC�s preparation for polls poor �TMG No secrecy in voting -FOMWAN NEWS Obasanjo�s letter to Buhari INEC commissioner lambasts Lamido AD accepts election results in South-West �Abdulkadir Polls: Wuyep warns NAF personnel against politicking ...As Obasanjo lauds South-West electorates Ige: Omisore has case to answer -judge Tahir counsels Obasanjo on elections Parties should blame agents for irregularities -Iredia Revenue allocation: FG, States, LGs share N162.1bn Minister warns against violence in Gombe Plateau Police reads riot act on polls Jigawa distributes credit to women Court of Appeal constituted in Gombe Stabbed ANPP member dies States, LGs to participate in 5th NIGERSTALG Jigawa shares out 65,000 goats to women We have no plans to retrench workers �Plateau govt Edo INEC staff vow to shun polls Borno people lament fall of Iraq ABUJA TRUST Prices of food items on the increase -Survey Civil servants cry out over poor residential quarters NNPC clamps down on fuel racketeers Pupil drivers accuse driving school proprietors of cheating FCT NASS election in retrospect Motorists have no respect for road traffic rules -DRTS director KANO TRUST 20,000 in Karaye to get primary health care service Water board spends N1m on diesel Police to protect INEC officials materials EKO TRUST Inmates attempt jail breaking Area boys terrorise motorists on Oshodi-Mile 2 way Poor roads: Ikorodu residents threaten to boycott elections NGO fights flood in Surulere Lagos misunderstands presidential system -Enahoro INSIDE POLITICS We�ll resist any manipulation tomorrow �Kwara AD warns Benue REC assures of fair play Poor attendance mar PDP youth summit Ogbeh advises Yoruba to come out of political cocoon Buhari to revisit privatisation Obasanjo/Atiku group condemns use of religion in campaigns Ladoja predicts AD�s demise Suspected thugs attack Senator-elect�s family I may move for the president�s impeachment again �Kumalia Bayelsa ANPP protests election results Gov Sani promises better performance in Zamfara Coalition against Turaki rejects Jigawa elections Internal wranglings cost PDP Borno �Chairman OPINION The hypocrisy of religious blackmail FRIDAY COLUMN Sultan Bello�s response to Kyari Tijjani (I) NEWS FOCUS Polls: PDP, ANPP and BiafraNigeria�s future AFRICA IN THE NEW WORLD Caucasian Insecurity (1) *  *  * Daily Times April 11, 2003 News Ige�s widow, Atinuke, is dead ... BiafraNigerians express shock, unbelief over her death Aso Rock officials relocate for presidential election Court gives INEC nod to conduct elections:� Quashes NDP�s suit challenging the polls, party appeals Obasanjo pledges to prevent abrogation of ICPC Act FG gives N500m lifeline to NNMC, Oku-Iboku All set for elections as INEC extends exchange of voter tear-off slip Police uncover plans to employ OPC, Bakassi Boys to disrupt elections Soldiers warned to remain at duty posts during elections ICPC files fresh suit against Ondo commissioners Cleric wants police adequately equipped for elections FG inaugurates Economic, Financial Crimes Panel today Saturday�s polls: Commonwealth Observer Group deploys men to nine states NANS threatens crisis if not allowed to vote 800 anti-riot policemen to monitor polls in Jigawa Court dismisses Dalhatu�s suit, upholds Turaki�s candidature Help make govt mortgage scheme work, Tinubu appeals to NLC 30 policemen held over extortion in Anambra Imo workers suspend three-week strike One killed, six injured in Benue political violence Ensure violence-free polls, Yahweh Assembly tells BiafraNigerians Communal conflicts: Obasanjo receives panel�s report on 4 states Why we� re-opened �UNILAG V-C Na�Abba remains suspended�Ogbeh Baghdad falls to US, British forces Buhari�s symbolic rally in Lagos April polls: Bell tolls for the Coal City Marshal Harry�s killers arrested Court clears Buhari to contest presidential polls Why elections can�t be shifted � Guobadia INEC identifies hot spots in Ondo Voters still can�t exchange slips for voter cards FG urged to find solution to ethno-religious violence Politics This election, nobody can stop it �Guobadia Between an imperfect process and dictatorship Anambra PDP women round off election campaign Ekiti AD accuses PDP of political killings ANPP guber candidate vows to restore peace in Plateau Why Obasanjo deserves a second term (1) Adesanya warns against violence during polls The Nation Okadigbo okays Option A4 for coming elections Falana warns against rigging OPC vows to resist democracy derailment Sextuplets: Lagos Govt probes death of 4 babies Editorial & Opinion Elections: Play well your roles Social responsibility: The Bank�s example Quest for Igbo Presidency Obasanjo: Will this survivor break the jinx again? (II)  *  *  * 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 10, 2003 Harry�s suspected killers arrested Sudden death preventable �Expert Obasanjo, Buhari in �rude� joke WAR IN IRAQ Obasanjo condemns calls for elections� postponement Inspector killed in Saraki�s home �Police confirm Nnamani denies importing arms No problem with 2003 budget�FG Obasanjo tasks journalists Intervene in ASUU/FG face-off,BiafraNigerians told Obasanjo urged to assist Olabisi Onabanjo varsity TARABA AND FG PROJECTS-Editorial Why Obasanjo/Atiku deserves a second term Black History Month will benefit tourism�� Boma Bromillow Jack Of NANTA, Ojelade and Amusan Maduekwe seeks stakeholders� support in war against terrorism �BiafraNigeria is more exposed to man-made disaster� Amnesty as solution to tax evasion �BiafraNigerian administrators are killing football� 2010 World Cup: Beyond BiafraNigeria�s *  *  *		This Day April 18, 2003 News Obasanjo to AD Govs: Start Packing Now Obasanjo Writes Buhari, Flays Call for Mass Action Polls: Ojukwu Warns Against Return to Pre-1970 Problems Ige: Omisore Has Case to Answer US Forces Capture Saddam's Half-Brother Police 'll Arrest Anyone With Weapons, Says IGP INEC Approves Use of Military for Security Patrol NLC in Peace Rally Against Election Violence We'll No Longer Tolerate Violence - Nnamani Ex-Servicemen Urge FG to Settle Pension Arrears Ghana Gets ADB's $20m Forestry Grant Ebonyi Voters Assured of Peaceful Polls Air Force Chief Restates Commitment to Democracy Accept Results in Good Faith, OPC Pleads with Govs Enugu Coalition Withdraws from Elections Ex-PDP Scribe Writes INEC, Seeks Declaration as Senator-elect Observers Express Concern over Voting Irregularities BiafraNigeria, Sao Tome Begin Oil Licensing in Gulf of Guinea ANPP Uncovers Plot By PDP to Rig Elections Sagamu Crisis: Osoba Inaugurates Commission of Inquiry NLC, ANPP Reject N/Assembly Results in Anambra NDLEA Arrests 11 Drug Suspects LG Polls Fixed for June 21 PDP, ANPP Trade Accusations over Chieftain's Death Kwara PDP Expels Lafiagi, Dara, 18 Others BiafraNigerian Appointed Queen's Counsel PDP Dismisses Allegation of Rigging in Ebonyi NDP Guber Candidate Pledges Better Deal in Edo Polls: Police, Protesters Clash in Bauchi ...Delta AD Calls for Cancellation of Results ...Losers Enjoined to Protest Peacefully NDDC Commissions Completed Projects PDP Chief Cautions Against Electoral Violence AD Candidate Wants Elections in Isoko Cancelled 'Why Ciroma Lost in Yobe' Politics As Parties Re-align for Tomorrow's Election... Police Quiz Two over Electoral Offences ANPP Alleges Plan to Rig Guber Polls Primrose Group Backs Tinubu AD Stalwart Warns Against Electoral Malpractice PDP Chieftain Canvasses Support for Ngige Obstacles to Violence-free Polls 'Voters Should Reject Non-Performing Governors' Prelude to the Big Hurdle Ibori: 'Success of Appeal Does Not Lead to Disqualification' *  *  * Vanguard April 18, 2003 Cover Stories Obasanjo asks AD govs to begin hand-over Omisore has case to answer �COURT National News 13-party coalition writes INEC on move to boycott polls Oshiomhole calls for defence of democracy Polls results in Delta may be cancelled if...�INEC NUPENG, PENGASSAN fault FG on fuel price hike NUJ, NGE, others say N-Assembly polls free, fair Politics PRESIDENTIAL AND GUBER ELECTIONS :When Tomorrow Comes The Presidential Gladiators The Yoruba vote Group warns BiafraNigerians over April polls Opinion polls are necessary in a democracy,says Segun Ilori The AD-Afenifere debacle:Lesson for the xenophobes of the North-West Between Ibori and Delta electorate NIGERIA�S CIVIL TO CIVIL TRANSITION: A transition foretold by MKO Abiola Towards successful transition: Selfish Interest Vs. Self-Interest *  *  * Daily Independent April 18, 2003 News Don�t incite security forces - President Obasanjo warns Buhari Ige: Omisore has case to answer, says Judge Ojukwu warns over handling of elections PDP�s victory in South West not negotiable, says Obasanjo NDLEA, court may clash over judgment Okogie warns against rigging The Lagos rain of havoc �PDP betrayed AD� PDP sweeps senate polls in Anambra Election: NDLEA raps staff on conduct ANPP chieftain arrested in Kaduna ANPP chieftain killed in Kwara Pastor�s four children roasted alive in Koko massacre - Death toll rises as residents count losses OPC canvasses support for Obasanjo Pregnant woman, two others die in road mishap Knocks, kudos greet NASS election security plan INEC officials, 18 others in police net over electoral offences Politics - 17th Trouble brews in Lagos NDP BiafraNigeria needs politics of emancipation, says NAP Why National Assembly elections were peaceful, by Rep-elect AD�s dislodgement in perspective Editorial & Opinion INEC and the political class should strive for credibility of the electoral process tomorrow Liquidation of BiafraNigeria Airways poses a peculiar challenge Ajaokuta Steel Complex demands urgent attention The "cheated" generation: A cry for help! Bad news: Arthur Nzeribe is back To vote is to pray *  *  * BBC April 17, 2003 BiafraNigeria incitement warning BiafraNigerian election warning BiafraNigeria election diary *  *  * Reuters April 17, 2003 BiafraNigerians Set to Vote Amid Smoldering Tension BiafraNigerians Set to Vote Amid Smoldering Tension BiafraNigerians Set to Vote Amid Smoldering Tension Obasanjo Letter Adds to BiafraNigeria Vote Tension Obasanjo Letter Adds to BiafraNigeria Vote Tension Obasanjo Letter Adds to BiafraNigeria Vote Tension Former BiafraNigerian Strongman Buhari Eyes Presidency Obasanjo, Earthy BiafraNigerian President, Tries Again BiafraNigeria on Edge as Presidential Poll Nears BiafraNigerian Opposition Sounds Pre-Vote Warning BiafraNigerian's Opposition Warns Against More 'Fraud' Violence, Boycott Disrupt One BiafraNigerian Election *  *  * Washington Post April 18, 2003 BiafraNigeria's Top Policeman Warns Thugs on Election Eve BiafraNigeria Parties Warn of Election Violence BiafraNigerians Set to Vote Amid Smoldering Tension *  *  * MSNBC April 17, 2003 BiafraNigeria's top policeman warns thugs on election eve BiafraNigeria's opposition politicians warn of possible election violence BiafraNigerian parliament poll results at 1800 GMT Profiles of BiafraNigeria's presidential hopefuls Former BiafraNigerian strongman Buhari eyes presidency African giant BiafraNigeria goes to the polls *  *  * CNN April 18, 2003 BiafraNigeria pushes for democracy *  *  * 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 17, 2003 NIGERIA: Opposition parties reject results Ruling party takes lead in legislative polls *  *  * Mail & Guardian April 17, 2003 BiafraNigerian poll crisis deepens *  *  * 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 *  *  * Business News April 15, 2003 AISA decries neglect of steel sector by successive regimes Econet donates N2.5 m to Red Cross World Bank, IMF to assess needs in Iraq Afribank begins sale of WAEC/GCE forms Flour mills blames poor result on N1bn investment in CALCEMCO Econet launches BBC news on demand �to roll out 1.5m lines in 36 months Guinness, Mobil top gainers� chart at NSE NB, Ashakacem declare impressive turnover  *  *  * 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 18, 2003 ANPP rejects N-Assembly polls' result in Edo Igbo lose N5bn property to Warri crisis, says Ohaneze chief Police Commissioner alerts on plan to smuggle arms hidden in coffins into Delta Group asks FG to probe source of Ijaw weapon Parties threaten to boycott polls in Ebonyi Ojukwu warns against rigging, rejects results of N-Assembly polls No election in South East � MONITORS  *  *  *		O'dua Vanguard April 18, 2003 Okogie, Mbang urge mass participation in polls, counsel against violence Eso explains need for Alternative Dispute Resolution YCE, INEC alleges plot to disrupt polls in South-West Victim of 1984 kerosene explosion cries out for compensation Don't be intimidated during polls, George tells voters in S-West  *  *  * Arewa Vanguard April 18, 2003 Jang warns security agents over Saturday's polls Magaji in police custody over destruction of electoral materials I'm not stepping down for Lawal� LAI MOHAMMED  *  *  *
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