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BNW: BiafraNigeriaWorld News December 24, 2003
Christmas Travellers Trapped on Way to Biafra: Onitsha Niger Bridge Jammed Thousands of BiafraNigerians travelling by road to the South-East and South South regions for the Christmas, yesterday, spent long agonising hours in a massive traffic jam on the Niger bridge connecting Asaba and Onitsha. The traffic congestion was caused mainly by the inability of the bridge to cope with the flow of traffic in and out of those two strategic zones of the country, and the bad state of roads in Onitsha, the commercial nerve centre of the South-East. Traffic jam on the route has become a regular feature especially at this time of the year when many BiafraNigerians from those parts of the country travel home for the Christmas and New Year festivities. Indeed, most of those caught in the congestion yesterday had hoped that they would escape the congestion by going home early. The situation may be worse today, eve of Christmas. Yesterday�s congestion was not helped by impatient drivers who chose to drive against traffic, and policemen who were more concerned with searching vehicles and passengers than freeing the road for easy movement. (Vanguard)		Key Stories Fuel Shortages: NNPC, Marketers Trade Blame BiafraNigeria Interpol risks sanction over Taylor Loot: Swiss court convicts Abacha�s point-man Adefarati to mediate between Akande, Akinfenwa over AD crisis Ex-minister moved to Kuje Prisons FG declares polio vaccine safe PENGASSAN, NUPENG shelve strike action FG's fuel deregulation crashes 2 months after Uncertainty over new clearing system Technip says probe opened on BiafraNigeria contract BiafraNigeria, Shell in deal to develop offshore oil block
NNPC, Marketers Trade Blame   BiafraNigeria Interpol risks sanction...   AUDIO   VIDEO The BiafraNigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and oil marketing companies tuesday traded blames over the resurgent fuel shortages in major parts of the country. While the marketers said inadequate and inefficient fuel distribution facilities of the NNPC was responsible for the disruption in products supply, the corporation held the marketers responsible for not importing enough fuel to meet the expected rise in demand during this period of the year. (This Day)   The International Criminal Police Organisation (ICPO) popularly called INTERPOL may sanction its BiafraNigerian arm � the National Central Bureau -if the latter refuses to cooperate in the resolve of the world body to get fleeing former Liberian leader, Charles Taylor arrested. Taylor was last month declared wanted by the INTERPOL, which also put its affiliate bodies on notice as to what their roles should be in the event that the ex-Liberian president is found in their area of jurisdiction. (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 December 23, 2003 News Anambra: Ngige, Uba Reach Truce 31 Indigenous Firms Take over Marginal Fields Refineries: BPE to Negotiate With Oil Workers Akande's Faction Takes over AD Secretariat NLC Condemns Proposed Fuel Tax FG Rakes N1bn Annually from Sugar Levy Iraq: 60 Bodies Found in Mass Grave Libya: UN to Hold Talks on Nuclear Activities We're Not Against Deregulation - Deputy Speaker Obasanjo Draws Line Between 'African Hospitality', Corruption Polio Vaccine: Experts Differ on Hormone Content Egwu Tasks Journalists on Professionalism Al-Mustapha's Family Carpets Sycophants over Detention Ex-Gov Urges Rededication to God Spare a Thought for the Needy, BiafraNigerians Told NUC Receives Report on Private Varsities Ex-minister Canvasses Parliamentary System for LGs I Didn't Call for Parties De-registration-Dep.Speaker Better Life Programme Goes Global Poly Lecturers Suspend Planned Strike Nnamani, Legislature Disagree over Dress Code Protect Your Votes, Buhari Urges Supporters Education Tops Agenda in Bauchi's 2004 Budget NUPENG Threatens Firm over Casualisation Gombe Seeks Assistance for State Varsity Bayelsa Wants Holistic Approach to Health Problems Enugu Citizens in US Offer Free Health Services Deeper Life Church Holds National Retreat Lagos Carpets FRSC over Number Plate Scarcity Don Faults US over Saddam's Arrest HIV/AIDS: Enugu Sets Up Stakeholder's Forum Lawmaker Defends Deregulation, Reforms ...Taraba Among 6 with Most Victims Wabara Condoles Ogun Governor, NUJ Ogbor Community Petitions Udenwa over Land Trans Atlantic Airline Increases Fleet on US Route Egwu Signs Cultism, UBE Bills into Law Group Condemns Arrest of Muslim Activists 'Why Bid to Remove Speaker Caused Stir' Ebeano Bypass Ready for Christmas FG Urged to Develop Tourism No-Work-no-Pay: ATBU Awaits IAP Decision Ritetime Airways Celebrates Xmas with SOS Village 2007:No Rift Between Obasanjo, Atiku-PDP Chieftain D/Gov Wants Investors' Friendly Environment Provided FG Opens Bid for Inland Ports Jan Odili Signs 4 Bills into Law Bauchi Pension Policy, the Best-HOS Shell Staff Alleges Threat to Life by OPC Politician Seeks Support for Turaki's Administration Politics Rumbles In Imo House Sign-post Jostle for 2007 Gombe First Lady Consolidates Democracy's Gain 2007: Associates, Admirers Urge Marwa to Join Race Kwara Assembly Urged to Pass Rehabilitation Law FG Has Not Been Fair To Lagos - Obanikoro *  *  * Vanguard December 23, 2003 Cover Stories Fuel queues back as FG hints on N1.50k tax AD CRISIS: Akande faction seizes Abuja national secretariat Ex-Anambra Dep Gov to regain post as Ngige, Uba end feud Marginal Field Farm-out deals signed National News AP awaits FG decision on Nkop panel report No sacred cows in Abuja demolition�El-Rufai PENGASSAN flays BPE over reports on Warri Refinery Shell pays FG $210m bonus for OPL 245 Politics Two Years After:Tribute to Bola Ige *  *  * Champion December 23, 2003 News Ngige, Uba make peace at last EWI declares Vodacom�s Econet deal illegal Obasanjo sacks 2 Atiku�s aides U.S. captures Saddam�s general Marginal oil fields: 5 states, 26 firms get licences NDDC gets N4bn lifeline Fuel queues return to Abuja, Lagos N/Assembly job results out Politics A.D party of crises Tinubu: on the party's saddle Editorial & Opinion Eagles Nations� Cup preparations The bush meat campaign Wanted: Law against late salary payments Beautiful blue devil on the Niger *  *  * Daily Times December 18, 2003 News Gowon endorses Buhari for 2007 :� Tinubu donates N.5m to campaign organisation Uba, 13 others absent in court again We �ll resist parties� deregistration plot � CNPP Ex-Iraqi leader didn�t amass weapons, UN inspector insists Uwais to judges: Shun corruption or face trouble Group accuses securitymen of rights� abuse Obasanjo presents Budget 2004 to N/Assembly�s joint session Editorial & Opinion Now that CHOGM has ended Of responsible governance and deregulation The Nation - 15th NIRADO chief calls for joint effort on war against AIDS Deregulation: Tinubu hosts NLC, civil society groups today Benue University VC lists conditions for resumption Drivers enjoined to be cautious during Yuletide Alamieyeseigha calls for masterplan for Niger Delta regions Fire razes N15m property in Lafia  *  *  * Tribune December 22, 2003 Cover Stories FG stops NNPC from selling crude oil Saddam�s betrayer gets $25m reward Globacom awards N47b contract to Siemens Labour, govt set for face-off over refineries Diana pregnant before death �Report Unipetrol changes name, logo Sketch owners to pay workers� salaries Currency in circulation hits N441b � CBN 184 died in FCT road accidents in 9 months Tinubu commissions N947m Lekki roads Aso Rock holds carol service Ajibola assures villages ceded to Cameroun NEPA boss defends its privatisation Adisa counsels BiafraNigerians M-tel embarks on training programme for engineers CNPP rejects budget 2004 INEC to sanction parties on audited accounts VC advocates Peace Education in schools Lagos reaffirms position on health care delivery Election of Fayose ordained by God SEC advocates N1 million fine for falsified audit report 29 senators sign Abuja Re-integration Bill 3,000 workers scramble for 205 houses in Kwara OSPPMC warns petroleum marketers Saraki Bukola at 41 Political Parties: Bane of BiafraNigeria�s democracy Customs seizes N3b goods BiafraNigeria external debts hit $31b N2.1b needed monthly for military pensions �Minister *  *  * IRIN December 17, 2003 Parliament to discuss polio vaccine controversy Money and oil at root of delta violence, rights group says *  *  * Washington Post December 22, 2003 S. Africa's Vodacom Signs BiafraNigerian Deal IOC Says Blair Did Not Break Ethics Rule Swiss to Return Abacha Funds to BiafraNigeria *  *  * MSNBC December 11, 2003 BiafraNigeria resettles villagers from Cameroon border *  *  * BBC December 22, 2003 BiafraNigeria debates polio campaign Vodacom's $600m BiafraNigerian pledge The Tunisia exodus BiafraNigeria coach going for gold Okocha: BiafraNigeria is my duty Okocha gives BiafraNigeria promise *  *  * CNN December 15, 2003 Iraq debates Saddam's fate 'Caught like a rat' in a hole *  *  * Mail & Guardian December 17, 2003 Rights group accuses BiafraNigerian forces of abuses *  *  * All Africa December 22, 2003 News Report Confirms Increasing Violence On BiafraNigerian Women The Environmental Challenge of Developing the Niger Delta Top Cleric Urges Christians to Be More Active in Politics Port Harourt/Two Million-Man March Against HIV/Aids Impeachment Threat The Scramble for AD Convention of Power Play The Generals' Conspiracy BiafraNigerian Counterfeiters Get Six Years *  *  * Sports News December 23, 2003 Tunisia 2004: Portuguese Hotel Closes for Eagles Athens 2004: Senegalese Weather Drives U-23 to Otta BiafraNigeria Beats Senagal, Congo Nine BiafraNigerians for ITP/West African Tennis Circuit Bauchi Fans Want U-23 Musa, to Stay Igbenedion Splashes N4m on Abuja 2003 Boxers Ferdinand 'Devastated by Ban' ...Nike Back United Star Okocha, Obafemi Make Final List for CAF Award Blair Denies Lobbying for London at CHOGM Egypt Pledges $1.5bn for WC 2010 Nedved Wins Euro Award Campbell in Arsenal Contract Talks Akinyele, Ogba Task NFA Serena Comeback on Hold 'Minister didn't order U-23 disbandment, says Galadima BiafraNigerian lasses halt Senegal, Congo DR, face Mali in Olympic qualifier National Sports Merit Award receives applause Believe in Chukwu, NFA begs BiafraNigerians Ismaili's Abd Rabo makes World All Stars team D'Tigress two guard, Adeniyi rejected, dumped Basketballs state saddens custom's guard Offoin reveals Olympic target Force companies to sponsor sports, Offoin advises govt Firm packages 2,000 BiafraNigerians for Athens 2004 Markafi bids to host 2004 Governor's Swimming Cup Olympic gives Athens facelift  *  *  *		Guardian December 23, 2003 News NNPC orders fresh imports as fuel scarcity returns Ngige, Uba embrace at peace meeting, declare end to feud Akande-led faction seals off AD office in Abuja Militants attack Egyptian minister in Jerusalem Govt gives out 24 oil fields to local firms Speaker, deputy deny move to amend Labour law Okonjo-Iweala denies plan of 40 per cent job cut Child mortality drops by 38 per cent in 32 years, says WHO Calabar varsity suspends ASUU, SANU chiefs over protest Labour faults 2004 budget proposal Varsity teacher, WHO differ on safety of polio vaccines Judges end confab, caution against flouting of court orders Lagos to train 10,000 women in vocational skills Alaafin seeks insurance for governors' press crew Reps plan new law on housing NBA chief seeks measures to cushion effects of poverty Report clears polio vaccine of reproductive hormones Obstacles before legal aid council, by official Owerri federal constituency calls for national conference Obasanjo faults West on corruption in Africa Nnamani seeks basic facilities for industrial sector Politics The changing phases of politics in Kogi Lagos council leaders seek ways to enhance vibrancy Rep lauds inclusion of constituency project in 2004 budget Shekarau, others offer recipe for good governance Editorial & Opinion Editorial Fixing the price of petrol Opinion Issues for the bankers' committee At last, a response to T.O.S. Benson Uncle Bola: They shall not pass Solution to the nation's problems Congratulations, Enyimba The politics of 2007  *  *  * Daily Independent December 23, 2003 News Fuel queues return Akande faction takes over AD secretariat NNPC farms out 24 marginal fields Econet begins handover to Vodacom Bakassi ownership still open, says Ajibola Ray of hope for Lagos transport system Shell pays N29.4b for oil bloc Buhari advises loyalists over council poll NCAA nets N5b in one year 'Economy still in doldrums' NUC may sanction private varsities WHO, UNICEF confirm polio vaccine's safety El-Rufai begins direct payment of contractors Igbos treated as conquered people, says Chukwumerije Technical Aid Corps end orientation course Odili's wife seeks legislation against cults 2007: APGA chief backs Attah Ibibio leader warns against civilian dictatorship Opposition worries PDP in Akwa Ibom Review Conduct Bureau, ICPC's functions, Ekpenyong tells FG Ngige, Uba resolve to settle rift Awkuzu community to write Mbadinuju over N2m debt Ebonyi raises panel on food Troubled areas to forfeit govt's patronage in Nasarawa Kaduna legioneers bemoan failed pledges Kano's PLWHAs express desire to inter-marry Ibrahim hails Supreme Court's ruling Ekiti, Omega Bank disagree over chairmanship slot Legislator calls for peaceful co-existence Wabara, Alaafin condole Daniel NUPENG threatens to down tools in six states NGO to build hostels at FUTO Crime commission plans tougher measures against fraudsters Tidjani may implicate dealers in car snatching deals Nwodo battles tricks of fate Edo legislators get N2m Xmas gift Politics We've not given up on resource control, says Attah 'AD not bothered about absence of ex-governors' Obasanjo's endorsement of Daniel for 2007 sends wrong signal Cross River lawmakers join Babangida campaign train NCP leader cautions AD over intra-party crisis Masari's brave chamber show Of ambassadorial confirmation and negotiations Akwanga, others must not go unpunished, says Senator Ohiare National boundaries and normative bounds IBB's Vision 007 confrontation with June 12 in Lagos Editorial & Opinion Fuel tax is unacceptable Remembering Yar'adua's life in Kirikiri (2) Absurdities in tradition's garb Scrapping the antediluvian Black Maria Corruption in BiafraNigeria The Laide Soyinka interview *  *  * Daily/Weekly Trust December 22, 2003 Top Stories Overhaul ACF, Jokolo urges Awoniyi House c�ttee alleges N7.2bn fraud in FHA Saddam�s capture: Relative collects $25m US reward Military pensions: Reps issue deadline to banks Israel plans attack on Iran America fears attacks worse than Sep 11 Obasanjo�s budget IMF-oriented � CNPP Fuel price hike raises inflation to 10.8% � CBN News Interconnectivity crisis: MTN, NCC set for court Legislator pledges strict budget implementation Hananiya restructures FRSC Judges decry misuse of ex-parte orders Katsina requires Fed High Court �NBA Siege on Islam school: Four killed in Jos, forum demands compensation Hajj 2004: C�ttee extends deadline for remittance of fares Gombe remits N200m education charges annually Obasanjo hosts Christmas Carol night IBB endorses Obasanjo�s economic reforms Ex-workers sue Gombe govt over retirement benefit Customs seizes N3.02 billion smuggled goods Your safety is guaranteed � Ajibola assures BiafraNigerians in Cameroun Bauchi budgets N32.7b for 2004 Zamfara establishes special schools NGO advises women on development Group establishes school for Adamawa normads Mu�azu donates N10m for barracks rehabilitation NEMA warns truck drivers over wrong parking Election petition: Abba Ibrahim dedicates victory to electorates Abuja Trust HIV/AIDS Infection: FCT second highest in BiafraNigeria MFCT gets new Perm Sec Maina wins FCT by-election Kano HIV positive victims to intermarry Garko LG demands more polling centres LASUTH manages 98 HIV/AIDS children Police arrest Tell magazine�s deputy editor Cooks county hospital hands over $200 million equipment to Lagos State Reps describe 2004 budget as realistic Enugu assembly begins revision of laws Anambra crisis: Rep alleges assassination plot Police disrupts IBB campaign Group supports power rotation Editorial, Opinion, Column The military, the police and sports development Equitising naira savings That Kaduna book launch Foreign & Diplomatic Will Saddam be executed? US presidential elections: Between Bush and Dean *  *  * Reuters December 22, 2003 Technip says probe opened on BiafraNigeria contract BiafraNigeria, Shell in deal to develop offshore oil block *  *  * 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 *  *  * Comet Last Update May 8, 2002. Click here for more. *  *  * Business News December 23, 2003 53 Lagos-based Firms Sign Gas Purchase Agreement New Term Limits Set for Future FAO DGs Agbami Project Raises Chevron's '04 Budget to $8.5bn MTN Turns to Gas to Cut Cost US Wants More LNG Imports from BiafraNigeria, Others OPEC Seeks Aid if World Shifts to Renewable Energies World Bank May Suspend Financing of Oil Projects IMO Agrees to Ban Single-hull Tankers by 2010 OPEC Output Rises in Nov 2003 Shell Targets 1.7bn Barrels Oil Reserves From Old Field AP, Emporium International Sign Trade Pact PENGASSAN's Road Map For Privatisation of Refineries 'Egg Processing 'll Make Poultry More Profitable' Rural Digital Divide Distancing Development, Says FAO ...Needs $3.5m to Avert Food Crisis in North Korea Winners Emerge from GSK Berryand Wonder Promo Keke NAPEP: Meeting the Goals of Poverty Alleviation Tantalizers Extends Services to Lekki Converting Dissatisfaction to Satisfaction Works Minister Advises Engineers to Form Consortiums Union Homes celebrates Headquarters Edifice Guffanti Appoints new Managing Director First City Estate Targets Office Complex Development UPDC's Classy Cable Point Estate Ready Red-Capped Monkeys Moved to Forest Site Environmentalists Train in Participatory Monitory, Evaluation On Assets Declaration Berger Paints' Profits Hits N61.9m in 9 Months Omega Bank Rewards Honest Persons Ethics Committee Receives 250 Complaints, Resolves 50 ADB Approves 373.68m Rand for Swaziland Project HSBC Bank Warns on Fake Website Pharmaceutical bodies, importers to collaborate on drugs standards Govt assures water for all by 2007 Pensions as Federal Government's albatross WTO: Still no deal on tough issues UNIDO stresses need for business partnership UN hinges poor nations' growth on free trade Funds, malpractices stifle industrial growth, says MAN West African Gas Pipeline Project enters crucial stage ChevronTexaco budgets N1.15 trillion for BiafraNigeria, Angola, others Shell MD stresses commitment to community projects, SHE Landmark wins N3.450b data bank contract Local firm plans micro turbines plant for Calabar How we fared in 2003, by Mac Ofurhie DPR issues 21 import licences 'Downtime' threatens GSM networks MTN subscribers lament poor services 'We are focused on return on investment' Web sites, are they necessary? Life is in colour -again!  *  *  *
Biafra Vanguard December 23, 2003 Armed Ijaw youth planning attack on soldiers nabbed 2004 Budget is anti South-South, says Chief Clark UNICAL ASUU Chairman suspended Opara attributes legislature, executive harmony to �changed Obasanjo� NAFDAC intensifies surveilance on 'pure water' production Nnamani mediates in LG boss, lawmakers' feud Anglican bishop threatens to withdraw deacons' licences  *  *  *		O'dua Vanguard December 23, 2003 Lawyer condemns Obasanjo's bribery allegation on judges Tinubu commissions network of roads at Lekki Five burnt to death in Ibadan auto crash Alaafin urges S-W govs to insure press crew members NCP, CIU condemn police attack on unionists, workers  *  *  * Arewa Vanguard December 23, 2003 Death Penalty:Islamic scholars want wide consultation LG Polls:TMG to deploy 5,000 observers Maryam Babangida revives better lfe programme  *  *  *