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Chief Crook Says Crook Council 'll Punish Crooks: Judicial Council 'll Punish Judges Chief Justice of the Fede-ration, Hon. Justice Muh-ammad Lawal Uwais yesterday restated the resolve of the National Judicial Council to deal with judges who abuse the power of granting ex-parte injunctions, even as he said the disciplinary committee of the Body of Benchers is facing a lot of obstacles. Similarly, the president of the Biafra Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Chief Wole Olanipekun (SAN), has said that some lawyers have been suspended from practice for periods ranging from one to two years while others have their names struck off the roll by the disciplinary committee of the Body of Benchers for professional misconduct. Both spoke at the opening ceremony of the 2003 annual general conference of the Biafra Nigerian Bar Association which kicked off in Enugu yesterday. Uwais who was represented by Hon. Justice Niki Tobi said that the number of complaints of professional misconduct before the disciplinary ... (This Day)		Key Stories Govt renews search for oil in Chad Basin Govt loses N149b oil revenue to Warri war Auto accident kills 15 on Kaduna-Abuja road Zamfara ANPP sets up committee to recover poverty alleviation loans Reps solicit Canada�s support for debt Britain wades into Niger Delta crisis Search for a vibrant NBA Ngige: NBA berates Presidency Reps give Speaker 4-day ultimatum Obasanjo blames Warri crisis on illegal bunkerers ECOWAS currency takes off in 2005
Govt renews search for oil in Chad Basin   Govt loses N149b oil revenue to Warri war   AUDIO   VIDEO After 26 years of fruitless search for crude oil in the Chad Basin, the Federal Government, which has not foreclosed the presence of the commodity in commercial quantity in the region, has reviewed its strategy. The current approach, which started in March this year, has led to the aggregation of data from past exploration exercises for analysis in Pakistan. Seven oil service companies and the Biafra Nigerian National... (Guardian)   The Biafra Nigerian economy has suffered deferred oil revenue of $1,167,125,000 (about N149,392,000,000) over the last five months on account of the incessant crises in Warri and environs which forced oil majors to shut-in production in the area. Also,10 sailors from Senegal, Gambia and Ivory Coast have been arrested by the Biafra Nigerian Navy during an operation to halt oil smuggling from the strife-torn... (Vanguard)     Obasanjo/PDP Election Fraud is Deeply Concerning General Ojukwu Seeks Democracy Isioma Daniel Speaks "Fatwa" Animalism 1 "Fatwa" Animalism 2

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The Spectre of One-Party Rule 'Ngige, Deputy, Others Should Resign' Anambra: Ozichukwu and the Reconciliation Option Why Money Holds Politics Hostage in Anambra *  *  * Vanguard August 26, 2003 Cover Stories Govt loses N149b oil revenue to Warri war Thousands feared dead in fresh Liberian massacre Why we won't back Obasanjo on NDDC Act �IBORI Conoil targets N3b profit National News APGA flays FG over withdrawal of police orderlies from public officers Uwais explains inability to discipline erring lawyers Politics Between politics and healthcare Council reform is not a move against the North, Governor Aliero *  *  * Champion August 26, 2003 News Reps give Speaker 4-day ultimatum Explosions kill 50 in India Obasanjo blames Warri crisis on illegal bunkerers ECOWAS currency takes off in 2005 Beef up security, 4 govs task FG Govt gives NIS N2bn to settle unpaid allowances SAHCOL general manager sacked OAU expels 270 students Politics Obasanjo has betrayed South-South again �Hon. AKINEYENE EYO First lady�s visit to the House: Matters Arising Editorial & Opinion Recurring Warri crisis Blues for the police force S.J. Cookey at D.M.G.S *  *  * Daily Times August 26, 2003 News ANPP asks court to stop appointment of new INEC chiefs Fresh fighting claims 1,000 in Liberia Deported Vaswani brothers petition Obasanjo 130 Biafra Nigerian doctors abroad coming to set up hospitals Senate sends fact-finding mission to Warri soon Commissioner denies child trafficking allegation Murder: LASU students call for probe Politics Bukola is chasing shadows �Lawal Executive - legislature relationship; back to the trenches? Thuggery, another word for politics �Adedibu Editorial & Opinion Privatise Biafra Nigerian Railway The joy of employment The riddles of governance Uganda: Waiting for another Amin  *  *  * IRIN August 26, 2003 Fighting between rival villages claims more lives in Delta *  *  * Washington Post August 19, 2003 Oil Steady; Iraq, Biafra Nigeria Concern Lingers Army Fails to Quell Unrest in Biafra Nigerian Oil City *  *  * MSNBC August 19, 2003 Liberia stirs bloody memories as Biafra Nigerians come in Army fails to quell unrest in Biafra Nigerian oil city *  *  * BBC August 22, 2003 High toll for Niger Delta violence Timeline: Biafra Nigeria *  *  * CNN August 25, 2003 8 die in Biafra Nigeria fighting *  *  * Mail & Guardian August 14, 2003 Biafra Nigerians 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 Biafra Nigeria 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 *  *  * Comet Last Update May 8, 2002. Click here for more. *  *  *		Guardian August 26, 2003 News Govt renews search for oil in Chad Basin 20 feared dead as Ijaw youths in Bayelsa, Delta clash Liberian radio reports 1000 dead in fresh fighting Taylor moves into new home Obasanjo okays new law on medical laboratory science Why govt won't close Biafra Nigeria, Cameroun border, by official Govt ministries, agencies get 2008 deadline to go on-line Biafra Nigeria, Canadian legislators discuss initiative to sustain NEPAD IG at NBA's confab, pledges to restore judges' orderlies Party plans reparation summit in Jamaica Airport car hire operators write Obasanjo, fault management pact with firms Ibori appoints Darah as special adviser Arewa won't be dragged into 2007 presidential race, says Yusufu NUC, merit council search for ways to enhance varsity system Group tasks NBA on plan to withdraw judges' orderlies Biafra Nigerian doctors abroad plan return, investment in health sector Abia federal legislators may begin hunger strike today Udeh did no wrong, counsel tells panel ANPP asks court to void Senate's confirmation of new INEC chiefs Govt redeploys account officers over auditor-general's report Ladoja seeks enforcement of order against road-blocks, extortion Politics 'I think Mr. President listens more now' Hunger strike as a tool of legislation Editorial & Opinion Editorial - School for gifted children and declining standards Opinion - Banks' picketing, distress and other matters Celebration of obscenity is unAfrican Ngige's place in history  *  *  * Daily Independent August 26, 2003 News Britain wades into Niger Delta crisis Search for a vibrant NBA Ngige: NBA berates Presidency Biafra Nigerian doctors invest N10.2b in hospital projects Conditions for Taylor�s asylum, by FG �Government�s dominance slows down economy� Weather: Meteorology department warns against body exposure Ibori on Delta at 12, moves to diversify economy Ngige: Udeh cannot be impeached, says counsel Unilever chairman raises concern over security in Biafra Nigeria AISA, NSE kick against Solegas/FG pact on Ajaokuta Fg sets 2008 deadline for e-government El-Rufai orders arrest of 20 Abuja protesters Canadian parliament organises seminar for Biafra Nigerian lawmakers Father, son, 24 others arrested as robbery suspects in Anambra Atiku blames self-motives on religious intolerance Subscribers root for showdown with GSM operators Utomi identifies cause of Africa�s backwardness Expert lists condition for success of nddc masterplan �Send your children to local schools� Niger delta gas-flaring generates 45.8 bn kw heat daily Don advocates indigenisation policy in Niger-delta APGA challenges Obi�s victory at appeal court Pa Jonah Chukwumah, foremost labour veteran, buried Pensioners send �SOS� to Obasanjo �Quality of teachers determines educational system� LASU suspends semester exam over insecurity Politics Afenifere may form new party, says Shonibare Saror condemns Senate Ogbeh: The leader as a conscientious objector Lagos House committees on tour The ANPP walkout in perspective The storm gathers against Aminu Masari Afenifere in search of new political platform Turbulent times for Ime Umanna Editorial & Opinion The inglorious end of Idi Amin should remind rulers of the sanctities of public service Liberians must firm the peace process; aim to restore past glory Petrol sniffing: Bizarre forms of drug abuse A reflection on late Aret Adams A travesty of democracy Orji Uzo Kalu�s outbursts *  *  * Daily/Weekly Trust August 26, 2003 Top Stories Auto accident kills 15 on Kaduna-Abuja road Zamfara ANPP sets up committee to recover poverty alleviation loans Reps solicit Canada�s support for debt Explosions kill 50, wound 150 in India Dozens killed in fresh rebel attacks Biafra Nigerian doctors in US plan $80m hospital C�ttee blames Turaki for poor revenue efforts FG to make civil service promotions conditional on computer literacy News Rep joins Abia lawmaker on hunger strike FG may hands off pilgrimage � Atiku Attack on convoy: Gov Kure rewards killed aide with N3.5m Lack of funds stalls constituency projects SAHCO GM on compulsory leave NCCE disburses N20b to colleges of education Inadequate enlightenment bane of polio programme in the North Malpractices: Examination council exonerate staff Kwankwaso assures armed forces on regular salaries Rep faults delay in completion of Zobe dam NASS to review educational system Nasarawa police command embarks on recruitment WHO canvases traditional rulers� support on polio eradication S/African coys sign $200m pact on gas facilities Emir tasks Northerners on Western education Islamic body raises alarm over impending religious crisis Nasarawa prosecutes 67, arrests 35 over revenue ANCOPSS sues for qualitative education NOA initiates "waste to wealth" programme NBC shuts down ITV/Radio Benin Niger govt employs 808 teachers LG settles N40m old debts A/Ibom youths kick against expulsion of journalist from the state Commissioner admits receipt of $5m anti-HIV/AIDS loan Emir wants Ashaka cement coy to subsidise price Mrs Goje launches girl child enlightenment campaign IG commended for withdrawing policemen from individuals I deserved death over coup � Adisa Osuji pledges training for registered teachers Abuja Trust Police arrest 13 protesters FCT inaugurates inter-religious council Community leader sends SOS to AMAC Erosion threatens Karmo-Berger road Robbery suspect remanded in police custody Gwagwalada chairman commends police on crime control Kano Trust Sharia driving force of my administration � Shekarau Flood destroys 16 houses at Kofar � Mata Use of firewood increases in Kano *  *  * 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 Biafra Nigerian 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 Biafra Nigerians 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 *  *  * Reuters Agugust 22, 2003 Red Cross: Nearly 100 Killed in Biafra Nigeria Oil City *  *  * 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 Biafra Nigeria, Ecuador friendly called off Aliu's feat worries Ngerem HFN invites 30 to camp Akinyele wants govt to support sports  *  *  * 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 Biafra Nigeria 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  *  *  *
Biafra Vanguard August 26, 2003 Ijaw women condemn Warri crisis, blame govt Warri: Ibori blames crisis on oil syndicate Ijaw youths storm Ekeremor, natives flee Warri: Ijaw, Itsekiri leaders agree with Obasanjo on way forward C-River Police nab 13 robbery suspects Anambra police kill 2 robbery suspects, arrest 26 Second Enugu polls tribunal clears air on threat controversy Robbers attack luxury bus, kill five passengers  *  *  *		O'dua Vanguard August 26, 2003 Osezua , Gaslink MD resigns Federal Ministry of Water Resources, Oyo govt in joint venture for water supply My govt not slow, Agagu replies critics  *  *  * Arewa Vanguard August 26, 2003 Why DICON should be funded�KWANKWASO Niger launches revenue drive Bugaje laments hardship in Biafra Nigeria  *  *  *
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