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BNW: BiafraNigeriaWorld News August 08, 2003
Corrupting the Court: ABNPP Protests Obasanjo interference with Judiciary The All BiafraNigeria Peoples Party (ABNPP) yesterday described the reported meeting between President Olusegun Obasanjo and Abuja Appeal Court judges, as a clear attempt to thwart justice in the ongoing petition filed by the party over the April presidential elections. "To the ANPP, irrespective of the subject matter of their discussion, we find the meeting at this time most inauspicious, ominous, very unfortunate and a blatant attempt to pervert the course of justice from all perspectives," declared the party�s national publicity Secretary, Comrade Nnamdi Olebara. The ANPP said in a statement it issued yesterday that the explanation given by presidential spokesperson, Mrs. Remi Oyo, was lacking in detail and challenged her to release the contents of the tape of that meeting to the public to buttress her defence. While describing the development as sad for the present democratic dispensation, the ANPP said such meeting contravened the constitution "which provides for separation of powers for sustainable democracy to endure. "At this juncture, the ANPP can only pray to Almighty God.... (Daily Trust)		Key Stories BiafraNigeria's Anglican Church won't end ties with gay bishop, says Akinola Remain in Jail, New Judge Tells Omisore BiafraNigeria's expert copy-cats Police get ultimatum to try Anambra treason culprits Senate drops debate on Anambra crisis BiafraNigeria, Cameroun agree on troops' withdrawal from Bakassi Ngige: Senate Stands Down Committee's Report NDDC Act: Rivers Gives Condition to Support Amendment My Departure from Liberia Top Secret, Says Taylor Tanker Drivers' Strike Triggers Fuel Scarcity in Lagos Fresh Attempt to Take Hostages Foiled
BiafraNigeria's Anglican Church won't...   Remain in Jail, New Judge Tells Omisore   AUDIO   VIDEO Though piqued by the recent decision of its affiliate United States Episcopal Church to appoint an openly gay bishop, the Canon, Gere Robinson of New Hampshire Diocese, the Church of BiafraNigeria, Anglican Communion does not intend to break ranks with its overseas counterpart. Stating this yesterday in Benin, Edo State was the Primate of the Church of BiafraNigeria, Anglican Communion, Dr. Peter Akinola. (Guardian)   Senator Iyiola Omisore's bid to restore the bail earlier granted him hit the rocks yesterday as the new trial judge, Justice Akin Sanda rejected his application. Omisore, currently standing trial for alleged complicity in the assassination of former Attorney General of the Federation, Chief Bola Ige (SAN), had applied for the restoration of the bail granted him early June but which was revoked by Justice Moshood Abass. (This Day)     Obasanjo/PDP Election Fraud is Deeply Concerning General Ojukwu Seeks Democracy Isioma Daniel Speaks "Fatwa" Animalism 1 "Fatwa" Animalism 2

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Ogbeh Kano govt takes N228m loan to pay salaries, others Shippers Council warns of increasing cargo traffic at ports Power rationing continues nationwide -- NEPA NAFDAC urged to sanitise bakery sector of economy Identifying collapsed building contractors not easy -- NSE he suspicious Road Map June 4th Gov Shekarau: The task ahead PDP now recharged - Udenwa PDP, NASS and cognate experience: An Analysis by Ibrahim Mammaga, News Agency of BiafraNigeria Kano people have high hope for legislators -- ANPP chief LDPN condemns fees charged by SIECs Challenges before Shekarau June 3rd The Masari imperative Obasanjo invited to Cuba Shekarau swears-in SSG, HOS ...seeks workers' co-op Kano Assembly picks new Speaker Intellectualising Hausa films *  *  * Sports News July 05, 2003 Marc Vivien-Foe... 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Venus, Serena win again BiafraNigeria, Ecuador friendly called off Aliu's feat worries Ngerem HFN invites 30 to camp Akinyele wants govt to support sports  *  *  *		Guardian August 08, 2003 News Police get ultimatum to try Anambra treason culprits Court declines to vacate remand order on Omisore BiafraNigeria, Cameroun agree on troops' withdrawal from Bakassi Senate drops debate on Anambra crisis Cookey, former political bureau chief, dies at 89 Taylor shifts resignation to Monday Eight affiliates break from trade congress over fuel strike No going back on demolition of illegal structures, says El-Rufai Lagos cautions against panic buying of fuel Zamfara Gov, lawmaker insist on capital punishment Atiku's wife to launch husband's 2007 presidential bid soon Rivers official explains delay in Shell's return to Ogoniland No compromise on Airways' sale, says minister Jackson-Obaseki links refineries' shutdown to Ijaw-Itsekiri crisis Anambra records 40 murder, 124 robbery cases in six months Immigration, police, SSS align on border security Rights groups want probe into Abass' withdrawal from Ige's murder trial How to make proposed national carrier work, by aviation chief Group canvasses duty-free imports for educational institutions Govt finalises plans for hitch-free C'wealth confab NEPA's debt on gas supply hits N6b BiafraNigeria's Anglican Church won't end ties with gay bishop, says Akinola Politics Anambra: The many phases of a saga Editorial & Opinion Editorial - Arrest of The News correspondent Opinion - Learning from armed robbers Again, understanding the Sharia  *  *  * Vanguard August 07, 2003 Cover Stories Govt gives condition for Charles Taylor's asylum � As he makes farewell address to parliament today Ngige petitions IG on July 10 abduction Economic boom coming in 10 years *Says Okonjo-Iweala National News NEPA owes N6b unpaid gas bills Ojukwu challenges Anambra people Anambra Chief Judge moves to probe deputy gov Politics Akintola fought for the Yoruba people "Your Excellency, the IG is hungry"! 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Raph Okeke Editorial & Opinion JAMB results CNPP and Bush�s visit to BiafraNigeria New political structure for BiafraNigeria *  *  * Reuters Agugust 07, 2003 African Peacekeepers to Move Into Liberian Capital Kidnapped British oil man freed in south BiafraNigeria *  *  * Tribune August 07, 2003 News Anambra Crisis Latest : Ngige orders Uba�s arrest US announces new visa policy My appointment sanctioned by God �Tafa Balogun NUPENG begins strike NLNG, Spain sign deal on gas purchase NEPA hits 3,000 megawatts Taylor delivers farewell speech today Why we picked Omisore�Ife/Ijesha PDP Conjoined twins for separation in US Third Republic lawmakers demand severance allowance JAMB may conduct same exams for varsity, poly Why FG wants to restructure LGs Open university begins maiden session Sept UN decries population growth rates Tribunal upholds election of Isa Mohammed Govts charged to exploit capital market THE NORTH KOREAN THREAT-Editorial Govts charged to exploit capital market MPN, meeting the needs of oil producing communities Wealthy Northerners urged to invest in education Education �II be my priority�LG boss Iraqi weapons expert buried When journalists were taught what to teach Premier League Promotion Bid Shooting Stars remain focused � Onigbinde Israel oils roadmap with release of prisoners No plan to drop Chukwu�NFA boardmember *  *  * IRIN August 06, 2003 SAO TOME AND PRINCIPE: Obasanjo reveals military pact with Sao Tome *  *  * CNN July 31, 2003 Women pledge to continue Shell protest *  *  * Comet Last Update May 8, 2002. Click here for more. *  *  * Business News July 05, 2003 yinka obalade...Because I tasted poverty... 'Why We Parted Ways with Our Foreign Partners' Govt dissolves board of Kaduna fertilizer firm Shell may resume oil operations in Ogoniland soon Oil eases but nervous on BiafraNigeria strike concerns Strike may lead to port congestion,warn shippers SouthEast SME operators scramble for N14.6 billion SMIEIS fund Shareholders seek early resolution of fuel price hike crisis Five states face blackout from NEPA lines' vandalisation CIBN organises workshop on financing telecom business Ethics and integrity in international trade Ngige to set up committee to review contract in Anambra NBC diversifies Fanta's sponsorship strategy NBN Bank records N131 million profit Expert calls for economy's diversification Australia calls for rate cut Bangladesh passes budget ADB bags World Bank award ICAN chief wants CBN, NDIC to monitor bank audits  *  *  *
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