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BNW: BiafraNigeriaWorld News August 27, 2003
Who is Behind Okey Udeh?: Court Stops Move to Impeach Anambra Deputy Governor, Rejects Ngige's objection As the Anambra crisis rages in the legal turf, the Federal High Court, Abuja, yesterday granted an interim order halting ongoing impeachment process against Deputy Governor Okey Udeh. The court also dismissed a preliminary objection by the state Governor, Dr. Chris Ngige, challenging the jurisdiction of the court on the suit filed by Chief Chris Uba seeking to halt his possible arrest and trial for treason... (Guardian)		Key Stories Stoning appeal in Biafra Nigeria PDP alleges plot to kill Omisore Shake-up at NNPC: Five executive directors sacked Niger Delta sues Obasanjo NLC warns against further fuel price hike APGA berates Senate over INEC screening Abia federal lawmakers begin hunger strike New INEC chiefs: ANPP back in court MTN, Econet shun Senate hearing on poor service Vaswani brothers deported for economic sabotage � Presidency PAN shut down over workers� protest
Stoning appeal in Biafra Nigeria   PDP alleges plot to kill Omisore   AUDIO   VIDEO An appeal hearing is due to get under way in northern Biafra Nigeria for a woman convicted of adultery under Islamic law and sentenced to death by stoning. Amina Lawal arrived at the court house and was immediately surrounded by photographers and journalists. The case has caught the attention of human rights groups around the world and has become a focus for opponents of the criminal punishments of stoning... (BBC)   The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) alleged, yesterday, plot to kill Senator Iyiola Omisore in Agodi Prison, Ibadan where he is currently in prison custody over his trial for the murder of Chief Bola Ige. Leader of the party in Ife/Ijesa senatorial district of Osun State, Chief Joseph Obadare, told newsmen in Ibadan that following claims by the police that there was "no evidence to link Otunba Omisore with the... (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 27, 2003 Cover Stories Major shake-up in NNPC *PPMC's MD, 3 directors, 24 managers fired PDP alleges plot to kill Omisore UNCTAD warns on dangers of $8.8b scanner contract to COTECNA National News NLC warns against further fuel price hike Chief Whip dismisses reports of agitation against Masari FG rejects petition by Vaswani brothers Politics Strengthening the structures of democracy in Biafra Nigeria *  *  * Champion August 27, 2003 News New INEC chiefs: ANPP back in court AS NBA confab begins: Lawyers flay colleagues over ex-parte motions Abia federal lawmakers begin hunger strike Shekarau warns new commissioners Beef up security, 4 govs task FG Govt gives NIS N2bn to settle unpaid allowances SAHCOL general manager sacked ...Saliu Bello takes over Politics How Order 53 tore Senate apart God fatherism cannot be wished away � Nwanyanwu Editorial & Opinion Attack on UN in Iraq On Anambra liberation Politics: The only language we know Women must be involved in HIV/AIDS campaign *  *  * Daily Times August 27, 2003 News MTN, Econet shun Senate hearing on poor service PAN shut down over workers� protest Vaswani brothers deported for economic sabotage � Presidency Withdrawal of police orderlies from public officers dangerous � Tinubu Obasanjo swears in Ajiboye as Auditor-General, INEC chiefs Ife/Ijesa PDP raises alarm over plot to kill Omisore Fuel scarcity: Motorists now surcharged before product sale FG to probe UBE officials, contractors Lagos meat sellers on strike over high cost of cows Politics Adesanya may sue The Sun over libel Bandits bar senators from visiting constituencies Editorial & Opinion For an enduring revenue-sharing formula Revamping state-owned Newspapers SMIEIS and economic development The joy of employment (II)  *  *  * IRIN August 26, 2003 Fighting between rival villages claims more lives in Delta *  *  * Washington Post August 27, 2003 Biafra Nigerian stoning appeal heard *  *  * MSNBC August 27, 2003 Woman at center of international outcry over stoning appears in court *  *  * BBC August 22, 2003 High toll for Niger Delta violence Timeline: Biafra Nigeria *  *  * CNN August 27, 2003 Biafra Nigerian stoning appeal heard *  *  * Mail & Guardian August 27, 2003 Amina Lawal appears in court *  *  * 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. *  *  * 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  *  *  *		Guardian August 27, 2003 News Govt reshapes NNPC, retires 28 top officials Court stops move to impeach Anambra deputy governor Obasanjo decries renewed fighting as Liberian rebels push toward Monrovia Mars, Earth in historic close encounter Obasanjo tasks new INEC chiefs on high cost of elections Banks okay new rules to check distress Dredging of River Niger resumes soon Govt defends deportation of Vaswani brothers MTN, Econet absent at meeting with Senate panel Rwandan president in landslide, opposition kicks PAN workers protest loss of COJA bid Nnamani calls for national conference, Umeadi berates Egbo-Egbo Two years after pardon, 10 Abia prisoners regain freedom Tinubu faults withdrawal of police orderlies, backs death penalty Veteran artist, Nwamaka Nwoko, dies in Ibadan PDP chieftain alleges threat to Omisore's life, Arewa faults trial Police clear officers over alleged arms deal in Warri crisis Anambra Labour seeks sack of service head Oil spillage, fire outbreak devastate Bayelsa community Shell spends N20m in Imo community, says official Group plans rally against council reforms Police arrest Ondo officials over N1.4m attempted fraud Anambra House sets road repairs target for Ngige NEPA plans steady power supply in Ekiti Atiku hinges religious crises on selfish motives Group sues Obasanjo over petroleum minister Saraki's wife resolves to raise living standard in Kwara Politics Election 2007: Monitors, stakeholders call for early preparation Behind the split among ANPP chieftains in Kaduna Editorial & Opinion Editorial - Finding a solution to the Warri crisis Opinion - Damask, Biafra Nigerian women and poverty In search of silver linings What Aret Adams passed on to me  *  *  * Daily Independent August 27, 2003 News Shake-up at NNPC: Five executive directors sacked Niger Delta sues Obasanjo Bamaiyi: Ade-Alabi walks a tight rope Present Biafra Nigerian leaders are arrogant, says Masari Power tussle at FCT Ministry: Director denied office accommodation Drop death sentence against Amina, S. African body begs Supreme Court NBA faults relocation of Enugu Tribunal Don�t meddle in union�s affairs,Yayale warned Group wants GSM phones switched off for one week NBA, Urhobo elders, Ohanaeze urge caution over Warri crisis �Lagos State is not broke� Head of service advised against interference in unions dispute 18 companies bid for private refineries Igbo group deplores Presidency over appointment of INEC commissioners Special marshals solicit board for FRSC Fafowora identifies source of Biafra Nigeria�s social conflict �65 million Biafra Nigerians are unemployed� Zorro reacts on N33m NMFEF Where is the oil money going? 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Gov angry with LG chairman Boy, 16, wins N85,000 raffle prize Police alert citizens on robbery gang Shekarau promises to settle NITEL debts Wealthy people flout Zakkat procedures � Dep. Gov Eko Trust NAWOJ protests sack of nursing mothers Tinubu raises N2.5bn for roads rehabilitation NEPA plans raffle draw to boost revenue collection OPC clash leaves two dead New Opebi eatery risks demolition Politics Peace, prosperity cannot thrive on empty stomach - Ogbeh ...blames banks for poor agric production Ogun establishes centre for reconciliation Ngige: Panel begins sitting amidst confusion Bauchi assembly assures journalists of co-operation Reps meet NDDC leaders today IBB 2007 campaigners are relevance seekers - Dabo Reduce security aides of governors � APGA chairman Ethnic politics bane of Biafra Nigeria democracy � Bugaje INEC and challenges of future elections (II) *  *  * Tribune August 27, 2003 News Egunje! Why Benin refused to release stolen cars ANPP govs move against Buhari Vaswani brothers remain banned �Obasanjo Globacom rolls out GSM today Civil servants set for battle over planned fuel price hike Earth may �brush� with Mars today Anambra crisis: Court halts impeachment proceedings against dep gov Create LGs to solve Warri crisis �Ibori Oyinlola calls for prayers as Osun clocks 12 Pensioners beg FG for arrears Poultry wastes: Hidden gold in unwanted garbage Ladoja swears-in another special adviser *  *  * Reuters Agugust 22, 2003 Red Cross: Nearly 100 Killed in Biafra Nigeria Oil City *  *  * 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 27, 2003 How FG can settle foreign debts �Commissioner Shell urged to clean up Karama oil spill Police Commissioner clears men of complicity in Warri crisis Clark hails Ijaw-Itsekiri peace accord NBA condems movement of first Enugu polls tribunal to Abuja NLC issues 21-day ultimatum to Abia govt Labour union decries influx of expatriates into Biafra Nigeria coys  *  *  *		O'dua Vanguard August 27, 2003 Large staff strength, meagre resources worry Ondo LGs Yoruba League of Imams, Alfas dissociates self from fatwa on Isioma Daniel Tinubu calls for recall of police orderlies to public officers  *  *  * Arewa Vanguard August 27, 2003 MPs begin hearing on $3.6b steel deal with Solgas Industrialist wants govt to protect local firms Manpower board laments shortage of technicians in labour market FG warns UBE contractors to perform or face sanctions Subscribers owe NITEL N320m in Niger  *  *  *
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