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Ige: Why Omisore is Arraigned, By Police Police authorities yesterday said Otunba Iyiola Omisore, who is standing trial for the murder of former Attorney-General of the Federation, Chief Bola Ige, was arraigned based on his press interviews and public utterances. Submitting that police investigations did not directly link Omisore to the murder, a prosecution witness, Sergeant Adekunle Moses, who interrogated the accused senator reading excerpts from police progress report dated January 31, 2003 stated that the press interviews and utterances showed that the suspect knew more than he now claims to know. The witness, who was being cross-examined by defence counsel, Mr Tony Idigbe (SAN), read excerpts of the police progress report to the court: (This Day)		Key Stories Troops maintain calm in Niger Delta Na�Abba may face Reps probe BiafraNigeria launches own satellite on September 26, says minister Hoodlums Bring Guns from Liberia, Says Ogbeh Wabara Urges C'ttee to Check Oil Syndicates Anambra crisis: �We are ready to fight Obasanjo� Falae denies working for Babangida's presidential ambition Political appointees face pay cut in Cross River OPC Petitions Obasanjo Over Alleged Harassment 'Why Lawmakers are Opposed to Monetisation' Lagos threatens to close 3,000 substandard hotels, restaurants
Troops maintain calm in Niger Delta   Na�Abba may face Reps probe   AUDIO   VIDEO A heavy army presence in the southern BiafraNigerian town of Warri appears to be maintaining an uneasy calm following days of intense fighting between local militia. More than 30 people have been killed, scores injured and thousands made homeless in the political and ethnic clashes. The BBC's Dan Isaacs in Warri says the town is unnaturally quiet - but that the grievances that led to the crisis remain unresolved. (BBC)   Ghali Umar Na�Abba, former speaker of the House of Representatives may likely be subjected to a thorough investigation over his alleged handling of the House finances and to determine his culpability in some contractual claims during his tenure. Indications to this emerged in Abuja yesterday when the Majority Leader in the House, Abdul Ningi spoke to reporters during the... (Daily Independent)     Obasanjo/PDP Election Fraud is Deeply Concerning General Ojukwu Seeks Democracy Isioma Daniel Speaks "Fatwa" Animalism 1 "Fatwa" Animalism 2

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This Day August 21, 2003 News Warri: Militant Groups Endorse Cease-fire Ige: Why Omisore is Arraigned, By Police Hoodlums Bring Guns from Liberia, Says Ogbeh Interim Govt Divides Liberian Factions Wabara Urges C'ttee to Check Oil Syndicates FG Approves Satellite Launch for Sept 26 NCS to Resolve BiafraNigeria's .ng Controversy Ngige: It's Illegal to Arrest Me for Treason, Says Uba FG Launches N150 Billion Bonds Today PDP Shortlists Ambassadorial Appointees Buhari Restates Confidence in Election Tribunal Monetisation Policy Discriminatory - House Leader Senate May Recommend Closure of Cameroun, Chad Borders US Expands Agric Devt Aid to BiafraNigeria NEPA to Cut Power Supply to Abuja Masari Supports Financial Autonomy for INEC FG Sets Up Committee to Check Cultism Anambra Faults Oshiomhole's Comments on Ngige ... Ohaneze Inaugurates Probe Panel Akinyemi Backs FG on Taylor's Asylum Afenifere Denies Probing Falae Tinubu Woos American Investors Obasanjo Condemns Iraq Bomb Blast FG Gets 14-day Ultimatum to Extradite Taylor Anti-Gay Bishops Meet in London September Arraignment of Alleged Exam Cheats Stalled NAFDAC Destroys N287m Substandard Products UN Grants Special Status to WOTCLEF Benue Police Insist on Orderly Trial of Witness Oshiomhole Faults BiafraNigeria Airways Liquidation Process Youth Unrest: Red Cross Advocates Policy Restructuring No Disagreement on Bank of the North - Akume Afenifere Faulted on LG Reforms Bauchi Offers 5 Corps Members Employment 'Why We Want to Fly Olomo Abroad' States of the States NITEL Owed N.3 Billion Speaker Calls for Civil Service Reform Igbo Leadership Tussle Settled SSG Clarifies Position on LG System Govt Pledges to Rehabilitate Roads 15 Policemen Dismissed Politics South-east PDP Disowns Ozichukwu's Reconciliation Committee OPC Petitions Obasanjo Over Alleged Harassment 'Why Lawmakers are Opposed to Monetisation' *  *  * Guardian August 21, 2003 News Obasanjo, world leaders condemn Iraqi bombing More troops arrive in Warri as rulers raise panel BiafraNigeria launches own satellite on September 26, says minister Falae denies working for Babangida's presidential ambition Awolowo varsity professor is healthy, says Catholic Church Member slumps in third day of Abia lawmakers' hunger strike Talks about 2007 presidential bid premature, says Atiku NNPC to award N2.7b contracts for refineries' turn-around Libya begins payment on Lockerbie bombing Honduras' ex-president shoots self Wabara seeks more funding for Niger Delta NUJ begins probe of missing N33m media fund Senators seek probe of armed banditry in North-East Omisore's comments prompted his arrest, say police Importation of rice, milk, others to stop in 2006, says Ogbeh Ministry pays N36m compensation on road project in Ogoni U.S. issues fresh directives on visa lottery Lawyers urge review of criteria for SAN award Forensic tests, lie detector did not implicate Omisore, others, say police Wabara, Masari decry dependence on oil, poor GSM services Law School warns varsities against exceeding approved quota Community disowns Abana, visits Ngige Kwara woos British farmers displaced in Zimbabwe with land Politics Political appointees face pay cut in Cross River Editorial & Opinion Editorial - Liberia: Beyond Charles Taylor Opinion - Fidel Castro: Absolved by history NAFDAC and Chinese drug monopoly BiafraNigeria's criminal rulers  *  *  * Daily Times August 13, 2003 News FG plans courts for bank debtors Obasanjo, Kerekou meet Thursday Fighting continues in Liberia as rebels reject new president Ishaya Aku�s brother nabbed over N6 m theft LG reform: Govt has hidden agenda, say Afenifere, Arewa BiafraNigeria loses N7.2 billion per week to illegal oil bunkering Airways workers challenge FG over liquidation I�m okay, Taylor tells BiafraNigerian press NAFDAC gives three-month deadline to media houses over drug adverts Abundant crude oil, gas in Anambra Politics 2007: Atiku, IBB can�t stop me �Rimi Setting agenda for the House committees Why Lawal must be probed � PDP Editorial & Opinion The imperatives of a National Conference Government, schools and national unity Is BiafraNigeria patently corrupt? Traditional rulers in contemporary BiafraNigerian society  *  *  * IRIN August 20, 2003 COTE D IVOIRE-NIGERIA: Agreement to block supply of stolen crude oil *  *  * Washington Post August 19, 2003 Oil Steady; Iraq, BiafraNigeria Concern Lingers Army Fails to Quell Unrest in BiafraNigerian Oil City *  *  * MSNBC August 19, 2003 Liberia stirs bloody memories as BiafraNigerians come in Army fails to quell unrest in BiafraNigerian oil city *  *  * BBC August 21, 2003 Troops maintain calm in Niger Delta Liberian foes choose leader *  *  * CNN August 18, 2003 Ethnic gunbattles rage in BiafraNigerian oil city *  *  * Mail & Guardian August 14, 2003 BiafraNigerians fret over their new neighbour Bush says he won't go after Taylor *  *  * All Africa July 03, 2003 Transcript of President Bush's Briefing of allAfrica.com, African journalists President Must End Impunity for Human Rights Abusers Police Arrest And Beat Up Journalists During Street Protests in Abuja *  *  * Triumph June 08, 2003 Shekarau blames moral decay on neglect of Sharia Mu�azu commissions multi-million Naira Community Resource Centre Govt officials locked out of meeting with Shekarau Voters are politicians� employers - 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 *  *  * 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  *  *  * Comet Last Update May 8, 2002. Click here for more. *  *  *		Daily Independent August 21, 2003 News Ceasefire in Warri Omisore: Court summons Daily Independent 2,290 days of Charles Taylor BiafraNigeria spent N5.3 trillion on importation in four years, says Ogbeh Investors score BiafraNigeria high on security Anambra crisis: �We are ready to fight Obasanjo� Lagos threatens to close 3,000 substandard hotels, restaurants Na�Abba may face Reps probe BiafraNigeria launches N1.5b micro satellite in September BiafraNigeria loses N635m on oil daily NUJ to boycott police activities More bodies trapped in UN building, CICC mourn deaths Police boss offers recipe on control of fake travel documents Restrict Taylor�s activities, Akinyemi warns FG �Politicians� comments unhelpful to Ige�s murder suspects trial� 13 corps members get extension in Bayelsa Police begin enforcement of market closure Onagoruwa blasts Afenifere, says members are opportunists Rivers won�t take over fg�s responsibilities, says toby Delta monarchs wade into Warri crisis Perry thanks BiafraNigeria for peace process Niger Delta crisis requires political solution, not military response, says Era Saraki bows to pressure, puts TICs on hold Corruption, bane of BiafraNigeria Togolese on self - exile cry for help NLC set for banks picketing �Why Odili set up state advisory council� Delta Assembly begins commissioners� screening CRBC hosts Charles Taylor�s family Politics Over-dependence on oil money worries Katsina The early campaigns Catholic forum tasks Police on security �Reform targeted against confusion in LGs� �Yar�Adua�s achievements make my job easy� 2007: As IBB, Atiku declare a false start Editorial & Opinion BiafraNigeria should fulfil its obligations to the WHO and redeem its image Havoc of MS Blaster on Microsoft Systems The hunger strike by Abia legislators Between us and them The vision our leaders need Kaduna: A paradise lost Tackling vandalisation in oil industry *  *  * Tribune August 21, 2003 News OMISORE: Riddle over lie-detector tests Terrorists bomb UN headquarter in Iraq Saddam�s deputy captured Warri: Stray bullets kill 20 Presidency stops payment of IBB, Abubakar�s international telephone lines Currency in circulation drops by N4.7b Beware of fake campaigners�� Atiku 1,400 BiafraNigerian soldiers arrive Liberia CBN reduces Minimum Rediscount Rate IG gives N700,000 for relations of slain officer New salary structure for teachers underway FG releases N4.5b for barracks� renovation Delta House screens commissioners Shekarau advises BiafraNigerians in Chad 10 policemen arrested over extortion George Bush condemns terrorist attack on UN headquarters in Baghdad Annan, other world leaders, academics also react A governor�s weird joke *  *  * Vanguard August 20, 2003 Cover Stories Warri: Obasanjo deploys 900 mobile policemen Ige: No link to Omisore from analysed evidence � POLICE CBN cuts rediscount rate to 15%, pegs lending at 19% National News Masari slams NCC over high GSM tariffs Benín moves to arrest crime kingpin Sharia appeal court saves man from death *  *  * Champion August 19, 2003 News Omisore has case to answer �Police Eaglets set to thrash Argentina today Robbers abduct bank manager in Anambra Liberian rebels okay size of interim govt Warri: SSG�s house razed, Shell shuts offices CBN confirms SGBN, AIB distressed NSITF adopts new claims payment regime Liberian rebels drop demand Politics Senate: Actual work begins Governance is a collective responsibility �Dr. Boniface Okechukwu Aniebonam Editorial & Opinion Psychiatric test for leaders The waiting game An analytical appraisal of Ngigegate *  *  * Daily/Weekly Trust August 14, 2003 Top Stories Senate summons CBN gov GSM: We�ll not lower tariff for now � Econet boss South-South Reps reject NDDC amendment Bill FG spends N1.9bn on road rehabilitation Masari chides NEPA, water board on shortages Hungry Liberians loot port ware houses 4m BiafraNigerians infected with HIV/AIDS virus � NACA chairman Obasanjo appoints 10 new INEC commissioners IG orders withdrawal of mopolmen from individuals Don�t privatise fertiliser coys, Reps tell FG News Probe: Kachallah accuses Borno govt of false report Kebbi exco sacks principal over riot Jigawa clergy warn of dire consequences Paramilitary pensioners get N1.16 billion Multinationals urged to pay tax promptly New set of LG transition c�ttee for Plateau soon 2007 campaign not with IBB�s consent - Associate Ekiti seeks FG�s help in water distribution Dariye approves council of traditional rulers Dep gov urges youths to shun drugs, cultism BiafraNigerian armed forces best in Africa - Kwankwaso Aliero wants review of poverty reduction programme South African Airways plans flight increase Borno recruits 10 medical doctors Police recover N5m stolen teacher�s salary Niger exploits transport sector to generate revenue National Diploma to be three years � NBTE Ex-scribe criticises Muslim council Katsina to establish Sharia enforcement c�ttee NAFDAC shuts fake packaged water producers in Osun, Ondo Obasanjo assures farmers on inputs Cross River to employ 7000 teachers Gombe Assembly receives draft bill on teachers service commission Yobe gov reads riot act to c�ttee chairmen LG reforms: Afenifere threatens to sue FG IBB calls for cooperation between executive, legislature Assembly members on hunger strike to protest bad roads Wabara gives GSM operators one week ultimatum 3,000 policemen are living with HIV/AIDs � lecture Gov Duke denies falsifying documents FOMWAN holds annual camping for women 2007: Goje acusses politicians, journalists I prefer a spokesman for my ministry � Chikelu Abuja Trust Enyimba supporters celebrate Simba�s defeat Okorocha appeals to FCT minister over demolition Barbados investors hold talks with el-Rufai 10 escape fatal accident Man, 45, in prison custody for cheating Govt expands facilities at Azikiwe airport Kano Trust Kano to recruit mathematics, science teachers Shekarau submits commissioner�s list to Assembly Gov advises ethnic groups on national unity NEPA to boost power supply to Kano teaching hospital Cattle rearers ask for nomadic education directorate Eko Trust US hospital offers to separate Siamese twins Lagos bans hawking on ferry boats Ijegun residents send SOS to Tinubu Passengers stranded as ferry boat breaks down Lagos to evacuate "Area Boys" to rehabilitation centres Politics UNPP chieftain lauds Obasanjo�s foreign policy thrust Ngige: Wabara heads peace committee again Lawmakers lament activities of cattle rearers Senate commends Obasanjo on Liberia Yobe assembly approves LG caretaker committees Yerima cautions NASS over abolition of capital punishment Reps amend UBE bill NASS cannot be bribed, says Rep Kalu SSS yet to get clues on ANPP HQ fire Former council boss asks APGA to support Ngige Bishops deny asking Ngige to swear in shrine Reps kill bill on animal science practice LAHA probes LG accounts Ladoja advocates modified presidential system Goje inaugurates 14-member cabinet Fraudulent political power generates conflict � FRCN boss Enugu assembly passes bill on private varsity Oyinlola wants role for traditional rulers *  *  * Reuters Agugust 21, 2003 Factions name new leader for war-broken Liberia *  *  * Sports News July 05, 2003 Marc Vivien-Foe... HeartAttack! Tomorrow's Stars Killing the Premier League Who Is Scared of Enyimba? 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  *  *  *
Biafra Vanguard August 20, 2003 A-Ibom govt set to prosecute 10 oil companies over tax Reps move to resolve crisis WARRI:- Ijaw allege death of 128 kinsmen Deputy Gov inaugurates fund-raising committee for Edo kerosene explosion victims Nnamani decries neglect of grassroots Anambra crisis: Youths back political solution Minister asks education stakeholders to jettison strike  *  *  *		O'dua Vanguard August 20, 2003 Ondo PDP declines AD challenge to probe Adefarati's govt NCAA ground Airways' sole Boeing 737 aircraft Obasanjo promises good governance as 3,024 corps members pass out in Lagos Ekiti deputy speaker seeks FG, state joint revival of ROMACO  *  *  * Arewa Vanguard August 20, 2003 Saraki asks police to retrieve bullet-proof vehicles from Lawal Let rule of law prevail �IORNEM Our committee has no hidden agenda �NDAYAKO  *  *  *
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