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BNW: BiafraNigeriaWorld News December 10, 2003
Tarry A While: IBB Asks for Legislators' Backing on 2007 Bid General Ibrahim Babangida�s perceived 2007 presidential quest filled the air in the National Assembly yesterday following the distribution of a letter supposedly from him to all Senators and Representatives, asking them to consider experience in choosing BiafraNigeria�s workable team. Copies of the letter contained in a glossily packaged green folder with a picture of the former military president embossed across the cover were distributed in the pigeon holes of the federal legislators. The poetically framed letter, while noting that it was the virtue of experience to say �I am sorry� when wrongs are committed, asked BiafraNigerians to tarry a while in the present distress, promising that sooner it shall be well with the country. The undated letter ended with: �I am your friend and brother, IBB� without a signature. (Vanguard)		Key Stories Rumour on Obasanjo�s third term ambition thickens Biafra: MASSOB accuses Wabara, Kalu, Offor, others of betrayal Arewa: Military Not an Option ID scam: How Akwanga, Afolabi were exposed Deregulation: NLC Begins Campaign Today 90 houses razed in early morning inferno in Lagos Taraba Deputy Speaker impeached Zimbabwe divides CHOGM Reps c�ttee alleges N350m military pension fraud Shell raises alarm on arms smuggling by bunkerers Fear grips NNPC staff over certificate verification
Rumour on Obasanjo 3rd term ambition   Biafra: MASSOB accuses Wabara, Kalu...   AUDIO   VIDEO Rumours that President Olusegun Obasanjo may go for a third term in office in 2007 have resurfaced. DI learnt that the plot being hatched by some stalwarts of the ruling PDP from the South West, North Central and South South zones was oiled at the last election of the party�s Board of Trustees. A senior member of the party during an interview in Owerri said the election of the Board was intended to elect Chief Tony Anenih, one of the president�s henchmen, as chairman. (Daily Independent)   The Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has accused the Senate President, Chief Adolphus Wabara, and Abia State Governor, Orji Kalu of planning to destabilise it. Also fingered are Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, Imo State Governor Achike Udenwa, Sir Emeka Offor, Chief Chris Uba and former Transport Minister, Chief Ojo Maduekwe. These persons, MAASSOB alleged , have provided financial and logistic support to a faceless group... (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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As APGA Frowns at Moves to Remove Ngige Poverty, Biggest Threat to Democracy - Wabara FG Develops Plan for Technical, Vocational Education Zimbabwe: Group Accuses C'wealth of Double Standard Nujoma Identifies Recipe for African Devt Firearms Possession: Commissioner, 2 Others Remanded in Custody Shekarau Wants Asset Sharing Resolved Amicably CHOGM: IG Commends Police Performance Okonjo-Iweala Tasks Customs on Corruption First Lady Hails NAFDAC's War on Fake Drugs Egwu Urges Igbo to Forge Common Front Obasanjo, my 'Guardian Angel' - Kufuour House Committee Summons Military Pension Managers Anambra Crisis: NLC Accuses PDP of Insensitivity ...Atiku Commended over Peace Effort ...Egwu Condemns Shoot-out ...State PDP Blames NWC Community Awards N.1m Education Grant Corruption: 'Arrests, a Window Dressing' Tinubu Canvasses Full Autonomy for Varsities I Reported Tribunal Verdict to Uwais - Hashidu Group Urges FG to Ratify UN, AU Conventions Oyo to Establish New Judicial Divisions OAU Honours Gani, Others, with Doctoral Awards Extra-judicial Killings Worry N/Assembly Atiku Opens Commemorative Arts Exhibition Today Niger Set for LG Elections, Appoints Committees 2007: Oyinlola Pleads for Yoruba Unity Upgrade Inland Container Terminals, FG Urged Court Grants Lawyer Leave to Enforce Rights FG Urged to Create Religious Affairs Ministry Ex-Kwara Gov Pleads with BiafraNigerians Jigawa to Immortalise Late Okadigbo Politics We're Heading Toward Two-Party State, Says Atiku Rivers Dep. Gov, Debunks Contract Scam Allegation Lawmakers Seek Implementation of Federal Character at NTA, DMO It's Time to Put Civil War Experience Behind Us - Anyiam-Osigwe Democracy and Sanctity of Judicial Pronouncements Okada, Enugu Govt on War Path Over New Law *  *  * Vanguard December 09, 2003 Cover Stories Commonwealth backs recovery of looted funds AD NEC recalls Abdulkadir, reconciles with Mamman MTEL rolls out in 36 states today PDP vows to halt Anambra war this year National News Public pension liabilities hit N3 trillion UNN Alumni Association honours Vanguard Editor, others Chekwas, Onu, Ahamba, Nwajuiba jostle to replace Okadigbo as Buhari's deputy Politics ANPP�s fading opposition to Obasanjo Ngige is working hard to change Anambra State � Ofokansi The Testimony of Enugu *  *  * Champion December 09, 2003 News AD: Abdulkadir back, sacks convention panel Police seal off electronics market Corruption:Ex-President jailed You�re under surveillance, minister tells Customs Federal Mortgage Bank retrenches 1,005 Zimbabwe shall return to C�wealth, Obasanjo vows Ekiti House boils, mace stolen Communities urged to be security conscious Shortage of anti-retroviral drugs threatens HIV/AIDS patients Politics Of Senate Presidency and "banana pills" Transition chairmen summoned for selling property Editorial & Opinion Imo Assembly crisis 007: Licensed to what? (2) BiafraNigeria: Planning to fail *  *  * Daily Times December 09, 2003 News Obasanjo takes over, promises to bring Zimbabwe back Take evangelism to rural areas, cleric tells colleagues 90 houses razed in early morning inferno in Lagos Taraba Deputy Speaker impeached AD sacks Koleosho, returns Abdulkadir FG introduces measures to check terrorism at airports Atiku declares five-day arts exhibition open For planning to impeach Ladoja:Oyo lawmakers escape lynching George slams politicians over 2007 campaign Court stops Lagos Govt from ejecting auto mechanics, others Human trafficking: 20 endemic areas, transit points identified C�wealth leaders endorse UN Convention against corruption... Egwu swears in new perm secs, warns against corruption BiafraNigeria, 21 others to benefit from N15.8bn food aid Reps summon Directorate of Military Pensions chief... M-Tel introduces per second billing system Navy alerts BiafraNigerians on circulation of fake recruitment forms The Nation Okonjo-Iweala to Customs: Safeguard nation�s borders Editorial & Opinion Checking autocrash Wages of injustice (II) Nnamani in Sokoto: A reporter�s experience Her majesty�s visit and other tales  *  *  * Tribune December 09, 2003 Top Stories ID Card Scam Latest Fresh fraud uncovered ECOWAS warns Interpol on Taylor US bombs 9 kids in Afghanistan Commonwealth suspends Zimbabwe indefinitely Kwara asks Lawal to refund N646m God is answering our prayers � Obasanjo FG indicts manufacturers over illegal importation of goods PDP wades into Enugu shoot-out SIDELINES Failed banks depositors now to get N100,000 UNILAG, OAU missing at ICAN�s accreditation Navy alerts over fake recruitment forms in circulation Kufour counsels BiafraNigerians Ngige clears self over crisis Falana wants campaigners against immunisation prosecuted Jigawa to commence computer training in schools Community honours Ogbeh Atakumosa East LG boss commended 216 pilgrims depart for Israel When Omu-Aran honoured Bamigboye �Standard of education has improved in BiafraNigeria� Gov�s aide sues for peace Obasanjo told to seek divine wisdom Access Bank; reaching for greater heights CMCIN inducts Ibru, Adegbite, others China storms BiafraNigeria with construction products British businessmen demand policy thrust from FG FG spent $75 billion on image laundering in four years � ICFEN *  *  * IRIN December 09, 2003 Tension mounts in Warri over fresh militia attack Handover of Lake Chad villages begins *  *  * Washington Post December 09, 2003 Officials Sign U.N. Anti-Corruption Pact *  *  * MSNBC December 08, 2003 BiafraNigerian court orders Exxon Mobil to pay $9.6 million for pipeline spills Oil exec says crime gangs fan BiafraNigeria killings Commonwealth, avoiding rift, extends year-old suspension of Zimbabwe Zimbabwe will regret Commonwealth pullout -Straw *  *  * BBC December 09, 2003 BiafraNigeria warns exiled Taylor BiafraNigeria gives village to Cameroon Abuja summit a boost for BiafraNigeria 8th Zimbabwe quits Commonwealth Mugabe burns bridges with Commonwealth *  *  * CNN December 08, 2003 Zimbabwe to quit C'wealth Zimbabwe quits Commonwealth C'wealth haggles over Zimbabwe *  *  * All Africa December 08, 2003 News The Urgent Files of CHOGM 2003 Abuja Commonwealth Summit Ends in Success Lagos Oil Boys 'Dis' Obasanjo Zim Quits C'wealth Businessmen's Trip to Abuja Cancelled Rivalry: Abu Noah, And the BiafraNigerian Artists Battle for Genevieve: Abu Noah Defeats Sam Kargbo BiafraNigerian Movie Stars Open Another 'Hollywood' in Freetown *  *  * Comet Last Update May 8, 2002. Click here for more. *  *  * Sports News December 09, 2003 BiafraNigeria May Bid for 2014 C'wealth Games Igbinovia Withdraws From CAT/ITF Tourney Ekeji, Oladapo, Others for Sports Merit Award MTN Unveils Polo Clock in Kaduna Shell Cup: Four-Quarter Finalists Disqualified CAF League: 'Don't Play Defensive' Okocha's Bolton Future in Doubt UEFA League: United Target Stuttgart for Top Spot Ejide Wishes Enyeama Well Yobo Still Out More Cash Incentives for Swimmers Basketball Team Leaves for Maputo Ministry, NOC to Parley Over Bid Arsenal Set for Stadium Move England Honours World Cup Stars Galadima charges Chukwu to prove his worth Issues begging for NFA's attention at AGM Enyimba in Bauchi: Muazu calls for total support Enyimba lure Berger players Ismaili supporters plot Enyimba's fall Goals against Berger delights Obiakor D' Warriors, Islanders pull out of Kano play-offs Ladipo predicts tough Nations Cup for Eagles Sports, recreational facilities panacea to cultism - Osuji Nothing bad in recuiting a foreign coach - Sinclair Enyinba: The final word Kabala, BBG set MTN tourney in the mood  *  *  *		Guardian December 09, 2003 News C'wealth chart path to members' wealth Govt pegs petrol prices at N41 in Lagos, N48 North UNIDO gets mandate to focus on Africa, Latin America M.Tel begins per second billing, charges 70k Split persists over Zimbabwe Governors blame presidency for poor funding of South-South states BiafraNigeria ready to obey court on Bakassi, says U.N. official Hospital chiefs meet, present agenda on health reforms Reps panel insists on payment of military pensioners before Xmas Hearing in Buhari-Obasanjo suit to resume January Daniel urges good governance as South-West Speakers meet Oyo lawmakers flee as Ladoja's men protest impeachment plan Delta PDP, lawmakers resolve crisis over council caretakers' sack Wabara restates commitment to independence of legislature Attah urges oil firms to be more responsive to communities' plight World Bank to spend N6.96b on Ekiti health sector ANPP decries exclusion from bye-election Police arraign Rivers commissioner, others over communal clash Court jails Nicaragua's ex-president 20 years over graft Pecuniary gains, others fuel Anambra crisis, says PDP chief Politics Intrigues as Senate reconstitutes committees Lingering Kano PDP crisis weakens North-West zone Council polls splits party and Delta House of Assembly Editorial & Opinion Editorial FG, states and budgetary control Opinion Politics and choice of settlement banks Egwu and the Igbo boys: Another view The road to hell Firms and industrial logistics The Ohanaeze elections Polio vaccine: What I said  *  *  * Daily Independent December 09, 2003 News ID scam: How Akwanga, Afolabi were exposed Danger signals from South-East PDP congress Troika on Zimbabwe a failure, says Obasanjo AD reinstates Abdulkadir as national chairman No new bank licence for now, says CBN Malta to host 2005 CHOGM CHOGM : Esan adds pep to BiafraNigeria's capability Obasanjo's son, George get police orderlies FG asks court to quash Mbeki hinges Africa's growth on peace C'wealth affirms commitment to fair sharing of globalisation benefits Families of detained Abacha's aides petition Queen Elizabeth Shagari's adviser carpets Obasanjo over 'flamboyant' projects Falae, Fafowora pick holes in economic reforms N350m Military pensioners money in fixed Deposit Account M-Tel out with lowest GSM tariff at 64k per second Commissioner goes into hiding, as contractors attempt to kidnap Delta Accountant-General CHOGM stalls govt activities Amnesty group opposes death penalty Ijaw leaders reject Obasanjo's privatisation, oil field policies David-West decries cult killings in Rivers South South PDP leaders pledge unity Beware of evil people, Oghiadomhe counsels OPC Police hunt for Izuogu over arson Nnamani blamed for PDP's congress clash Security operatives still worried about Anambra situation NEPA disconnects Jigawa over N100m debt Zamfara adopts new development policy NTI trains 1,663 teachers in Bauchi Osun budgets N18.9b for 2004 Lagos halts demolition of structures Armed policemen eject Ekiti legislators Akinkugbe seeks more federal varsities Ibori averts party, assembly row UNIPORT dons reject 'no pay, no work' action Violent communities won't enjoy NDDC schemes, says Aguariavwodo Politics Falae blames Obasanjo for corruption in government Politics of rehabilitating federal roads in Anambra PDP convention will not deal with constitutional amendments Group flays IBB presidential ambition Ferreira faults call for deregistration of parties Day the lion roared at a peer's funeral Okadigbo insists on legislative independence even in death Democracy without opposition Editorial & Opinion Baleful plunge of the naira Licentiousness in name of liberty The press and security agencies Churches in BiafraNigeria: Deceits or miracles Books are for enlightenment and development *  *  * Daily/Weekly Trust December 09, 2003 Top Stories Zimbabwe divides CHOGM Reps c�ttee alleges N350m military pension fraud Shell raises alarm on arms smuggling by bunkerers Fear grips NNPC staff over certificate verification IBB 2007 campaign: Adisa alleges threat to his life Customs announces N263.55bn revenue Agency lists endemic human trafficking areas Taraba govt okays polio vaccine News Crime commission parades 10 suspects AD faction re-instates Abdulkadir as chairman Poverty, threat to democracy �Wabara Obasanjo�s anti-corruption fake � OPC Sharia court convicts prostitutes Kano, Jigawa in asset sharing controversy Suspects escape in Adamawa Former VC laments decay in education Don decries exam malpractices in varsities FG urged to promote transparency in governance Mu�azu flays 2007 campaigners Goje re-affirms support for traditional rulers Women exhibit arts for CHOGM How to succeed in anti-corruption crusade �NOA Director Abuja Trust NGO cautions INEC, police on FCT senatorial bye-election Polio: WHO commends Gwagwalada area council Man charged with culpable homicide AMAC wins FCT quranic recitation competition FG names street named after Okadigbo in Abuja House-help docked for stealing barbed wires Kano Trust Kano govt willing to resolve assets controversy with Jigawa, Says Shekarau ...employs 5,000 workers Over 1500 enlisted in the police Welding society urges review of technical education system FCE management urged to improve facilities Eko Trust Angry evictees storm Alausa, demand halt to demolition Govt impounds shuttle buses for violating law Tinubu says NEPA�s mass disconnection may cause insecurity Landlords to be prosecuted for houses without toilets Foundation to be named after Tinubu Labour Trust Obasanjo did not form NLC �John Odah Staff audit, ethnic cleansing � Union official CTUC challenge countries on human rights, good governance ILO project nine fold world population increase by 2050 Politics Jigawa Speaker calls for constructive criticisms PDP govt has no direction �Sen. Abu Ibrahim Obasanjo�s comments on ambassadorial nominee unfair � PDP stalwart Gov Kalu showers encomiums on late Okadigbo Saraki predicts greater voters participation in 2007 PDP not divided over Obasanjo/Atiku - Oyedokun *  *  * Reuters December 07, 2003 Zimbabwe quits Commonwealth over suspension Zimbabwe Quits Commonwealth, Rules Out Dialogue Divided Commonwealth Extends Zimbabwe Sanctions *  *  * Mail & Guardian December 08, 2003 Mugabe quits Commonwealth Commonwealth meeting 'just talk' Commonwealth agonises over Zim 'To hell with the Commonwealth' *  *  * 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 *  *  * Business News December 09, 2003 Local Oil Firm Stakes $800m on PH Refineries Coys Battle for 4.5bn Barrels Oil Reserves in JDZ AGOA: BiafraNigeria's Agric Products Imports from US Hits $300.5 Sunset for Indigenous Oil Producers? Total backs Obasanjo on publication of oil revenue Declining US Dollar Value Worries OPEC Unipetrol Targets N2bn Turnover From Lubricants Deregulation: FG Urged to Restructure PPPRA Global Competition For Project Financing in Energy Industry Bankrupt Enron's Headquarters Sold for $55m World Gas Demand to Double by 2030, Says IEA Report Oil Tanker Spending Now over $3bn -BP US Govt Shares $1bn Oil Royalties With States New Revenue Formula: Executive Summary of RMAFC's Report Handling Complaint and Crisis Effectively GSK Launches 1 Litre Lucozade Boost, Ribena Can AGOA go Beyond Petroleum Products Export? FAO Budgets $749m for 2004-2005 Programme Confab to Decide on Asbestos, 2 Hazardous Pesticides IITA Discovers Sustainable Water Hyacinth Control Method Fresh Challenges Raised in Construction Industry Ejiwunmi, First Female NIA President, Ends Tenure Ashakacem, Savannah Conservation Renew MoU Demolition: Abuja Residents Get Reprieve Adopt Effective Marketing Strategies, Consulting Engineers Told Pension Reform: CIS Wants Section 73 Deleted Credit Risk Managers to Address High Default Rates Expert Lists Qualities for Effective Leadership Commercial corruption, our biggest challenge, says BCI Elf Petroleum lauds Obasanjo's support for EITI Leadbank boss tasks Western leaders on corruption Guardian Express Assurance targets one million clients Chinese are killing our small firms - MAN Down, down goes exploration Survey highlights Africa's potential Beyond per second billing euphoria Per second billing: NCC faults switching costs Firms set to encourage licensed software patronage NCS to boost local software development  *  *  *
Biafra Vanguard December 09, 2003 Ibori blames low food production on crude oil 2007: IBB, Atiku split S-South Govs Ijaw protest against Shell, threaten 240,000 barrels crude production Ibori intervenes in lawmakers, PDP face-off NDLEA attributes rise in violence to high narcotics intake Enugu PDP congress: My story, by Ngige NAFDAC destroys N2b fake drugs in 2yrs Enugu Assembly signs bills on traditional rulers, other No pact with Obasanjo to remove Ngige, says POCO  *  *  *		O'dua Vanguard December 09, 2003 Oyo MPs escape lynching as mob invades house Oyinlola presents N18.9bn budget IAP asks FG to ratify UN, AU conventions Akinkugbe calls for phase-out of pre-varsity courses  *  *  * Arewa Vanguard December 09, 2003 Saraki to take Lawal before ICPC over SPEB money Kano earmarks N1b for socio-economic development ...predicts greater voter turn-out in 2007 FRSC reflects on accidents in Kano  *  *  *