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BNW: BiafraNigeriaWorld News July 23, 2003
The Godfather Fights Back: Egbo-Egbo Court Orders Ngige to Vacate Office A Federal High Court, Abuja, presided over by Mr. Justice Samuel Wilson Egbo-Egbo, yesterday ordered Governor Chris Ngige of Anambra State to vacate office and hand over to his deputy, Dr. Okey Udeh. The court order however came as President Olusegun Obasanjo received the report of the Police Service Commission (PSC) on the role of its personnel in the attempt to forcefully remove Ngige from office on July 10. But Ngige who also spoke in Awka yesterday said his abduction posed a great threat to national security. Also commenting on the crisis, the presidential candidate of the All Progressive Grand Alliance, Chief Emeka Ojukwu, said the Federal Government was culpable in the abduction saga. Justice Egbo's order was sequel to an ex parte application by Chief Chris Uba.... (This Day)		Key Stories ...I Took Over Within Law, Says Udeh Ojukwu�s petition thrown out Vandals cause BiafraNigeria blackout BiafraNigeria deploys 2,000 troops Current fuel prices can't guarantee supply, says PPPRA BPE offers Afribank shares for sale today Vital documents destroyed in secretariat fire � ANPP Delta crises and restoration of normalcy No guarantee against fuel scarcity � PPPRA Idi Amin may still be tried, says Ugandan official Liberian rebels announce ceasefire, 600 feared dead
...I Took Over Within Law, Says Udeh   Ojukwu�s petition thrown out   AUDIO   VIDEO Deputy Governor of Anambra state, Dr Okey Udeh who paraded himself as the Governor of the state while the July 10 forceful abduction of governor Chris Ngige in an attempt to remove him from office lasted, yesterday said that he acted in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution. In an eight-page letter he forwarded to the Clerk of the Anambra State House of Assembly as a reply to the impeachement motion... (This Day)   The battle embarked upon by All Progressives Grand Alliance Presidential candidate, Dim Odumegwu Ojukwu at the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal to upturn the re-election of President Olusegun Obasanjo of Peoples Democratic Party, came to an end yesterday in Abuja as his petition was dismissed with a N=7,500.00 cost. Delivering judgement in the case, the presiding judge, Justice Isa Ayo Salami said the order being sought by the plaintiff lacks merit... (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 July 23, 2003 News Court Orders Ngige to Vacate Office ...I Took Over Within Law, Says Udeh Monetization Policy to Gulp N342.2bn, Says Ekaette Saddam's Sons Killed in Shoot-Out - US Bala Replaces El-Rufai as BPE DG Only Right Price Can Check Fuel Scarcity - PPPRA Obasanjo Directs Crime Panel to Probe Sugar Firm NNPC Flouts Law on Remittance, Says Revenue Commission Era of Defaulting Contractors Over - Minister Study Group Advocates New Tax Policy Security Beef-up at AD NEC meeting Akwa Ibom Woos Swedish Investors Mobil Resumes Condensate Production NIM Seeks Inclusion of Top Civil Servants Obasanjo Links Development to Youth Entrepreneurship 2 Ministries Mismanaged N2.4bn Under Lawal - Saraki Group Monitors Budget of 6 South-west States Struggle for Resource Control not over Yet -Ibori UPTH Medical Workers' Give Strike Notice 'Why Recruitments, Appointments are on Merit' Boy, 16, Governs Lagos Today Firm Donates N100m Vaccines to FG Ibori Wants NNPC Privatised N10bn Needed for Ekiti Water Projects - Minister Dan Fodiyo Varsity Matriculates 2,926 Students Keyamo Can't Challenge Omisore's Election - INEC Lions Club to Build N20m Cancer Screening Centre Egwu Advocates Agric Development Commission FG, UNICEF, Launch Girls' Education Scheme Adekunle Ojora Loses Dad Ijaw Leader Prescribes Death Penalty for Pirates, Kidnappers Reform Not Meant to Scrap LGs - Presidential Aide NAFDAC Warns Bakers Against Bromade Use NURTW Seeks Oil Sector Privatisation Communal Clashes Blamed on Bitterness Ex-IPMAN Boss Regrets Fuel Scarcity Trade Delegation to Poland Counselled Jama'atu Nasir Islam Expands Membership Anambra Coup: FG Urged to Try Culprits for Treason Monarch Commends UTB's Customer Service Policy I'm not in Haste to Pick Commissioners -Dariye Poly Students Protest Lecturers' Non-resumption of Classes Police Chief Warns Trouble Makers Women Groups Get Fertiliser Pledge 'Why Girl-Child Education Scheme Failed' Politics Issues in the Anambra Coup: Whither INEC, Police? Anambra: Arrest Uba, Kalu Tells Obasanjo Politician Commends Ibori on Peace Moves in Delta Presidential Election Tribunal Dismisses Ojukwu's Petition House Member Predicts Hard Times for AD I Scored Highest Votes in Senatorial Election - Obi 'FG to Blame in Anambra Political Crisis' *  *  * Daily Independent July 23, 2003 News Abuja court orders Ngige to cede power to deputy Delta crises and restoration of normalcy CAN condemns Fatwa on publisher, reporter Monetisation to cost FG N342.2 bn FG agrees to pay lecturers accumulated salaries BiafraNigerians should brace up for further fuel rise, says pppra Obasanjo urged to investigate deaths during strike Shagari defends FG policies ITF spends N1.5 billion on students BiafraNigeria out of list of US aid beneficiaries Ibori calls for privatisation of NNPC Outrage trails closure of Unizik �Blame society for decay in polity� BiafraNigeria, others collaborate on malaria resistance to drugs Fear of Lagos bridges collapsing heightens Asylum for Taylor okay, says Adisa Panel uncovers N888 million fraud in Kwara Security report indicts two council chiefs in Bayelsa PDP youth leader testifies for APGA candidate Ojukwu�s petition thrown out I was misled, says deputy governor Politics George warns PDP governors AIG Ige�s daredevilry �No rift between Daniel, party� Anambra PDP okays Offor�s plan �We want to positively affect lives in Ogun� Anambra has security problem, says Onwuteka Editorial & Opinion Public enlightenment and adequate supply needed to sustain N1000, N5000 notes Installations are more secure when guarded by host communities Coming to terms with Sanitation Law Can vote change the �conjugal power structure� in BiafraNigeria? NBA, BiafraNigeria and restructuring Fresh challenges for Warri club *  *  * Daily Times July 03, 2003 News Ensure safety of lives, property, Obasanjo orders police chief Abuja 2003: Ministry foils plans to disrupt preparations Commissioners, perm secs stay away from work Lawmakers wants new fuel price reversed Businessman electrocuted by wife in Lagos FG sends another plane to evacuate BiafraNigerians in Liberia Reps propose N35 per litre of petrol Fuel scarcity hits Abuja, Lagos as strike persists Commuters groan as transporters hike fares Ijaw youth threaten to blow up Shell installations Kogi governor orders commission, boards audited Edwin Baiye appointed Daily Times MD Taxi drivers, Okada riders join strike Anambra NBA chairman�s murder: Driver to indicted ex-commissioner picked up Labour protests killings by police Editorial & Opinion The preventable Onicha pipeline tragedy Agagu and the development of Ondo State (II) Politics and corrupt practices Obasanjo�s second term and the economy (I)  *  *  * CNN July 17, 2003 Coup leaders to meet BiafraNigeria envoy *  *  * MSNBC July 09, 2003 BiafraNigeria hit by fuel shortages after strike *  *  * Mail & Guardian July 10, 2003 Another day, another photo opportunity *  *  * 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 *  *  * Washington Post July 07, 2003 Bush Prepares to Start Five-Nation Africa Visit *  *  * 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 BiafraNigeria, Ecuador friendly called off Aliu's feat worries Ngerem HFN invites 30 to camp Akinyele wants govt to support sports  *  *  *		Guardian July 23, 2003 News Puzzle over court's verdict in Uba's bid to unseat Ngige Current fuel prices can't guarantee supply, says PPPRA Liberian rebels announce ceasefire, 600 feared dead Idi Amin may still be tried, says Ugandan official BPE offers Afribank shares for sale today MTN explains poor services, offers free text messages Tribunal throws out Ojukwu's suit against Obasanjo Govt suspends sugar firm's management over alleged fraud Findings indicate number of stars, planets Korean conjoined twins survive separation operation U.S. confirms death of Saddam's sons in battle Bala becomes BPE's boss Panel indicts Lawal over misuse of N.7b ecological fund House panel arrives Awka, interviews Ngige Tax panel submits report, gives tips on laws Aiyenitaju governs Lagos today Obasanjo urges physicians to tackle self-medication Mobil resumes condensate production Suspected robbers kill police sergeant in Port Harcourt IG decorates seven new AIGs More AD members to get govt appointments, says Abdulkadir Reps panel probes drop in oil revenue US consulate names interview dates for student visas Ransome-Kuti, others to monitor budgets in South-West states Govt. holds seminar on post-election matters How to ensure adequate food supply, by Egwu Law reform boss restates need for free, fair elections Ibori seeks commitment of health workers Politics Why Ohanaeze must be restructured, by Ajuluchukwu Mudslinging as a political weapon Editorial & Opinion Editorial - The CBN warning on electronic banking Opinion - Audacity of the lawless NNPC and the Isuikwuato disaster Urhobo-Itsekiri relations (2)  *  *  * BBC July 23, 2003 Vandals cause BiafraNigeria blackout *  *  * Daily/Weekly Trust July 23, 2003 Top Stories Stop parading yourself as gov � Court orders Ngige Vital documents destroyed in secretariat fire � ANPP No guarantee against fuel scarcity � PPPRA Polls: Court throws out APGA�s petition BiafraNigeria deploys 2,000 troops Senate probes ministries, parastatals over audit report News NCP offers Afribank shares for sale Health experts dialogue on Africa�s health policy Masari, RMAFC fault monetisation Monetisation to cost N342.2bn - Ekaette Traditional rulers accused of non-cooperation Makarfi dismisses Human Rights Watch report Fuel prices soar in Gombe Turaki withholds salary of late comers UNPF extends activities to Katsina Kebbi NLC women�s wing elect exco UDU promises priority to science education Aliero�s media assistant loses mother Ogori chieftain killed in Kogi, Edo border conflict Govt�s dominance of media bane of journalists - Masari Labour minister makes job creation priority NITT trains 369 top transport managers Mrs Atiku urges CIA to assist WOTCLEF Traditional rulers don�t deserve constitutional role � Wada Nas Yuguda told to address bad aviation policies NASS cautioned over monetisation benefits Turaki faults monetisation policy *  *  * Vanguard July 22, 2003 Cover Stories Ngige: Panel okays actors' trial; Uba petitions Obasanjo NDDC: Delta Assembly writes Obasanjo on 15% allocation BiafraNigeria, others mobilise to rout Sao Tome junta National News Gov Kalu admits rift between Obasanjo, Finance Minister FG moves to restore relations with labour Govt offers to buy surplus grain from bumper harvest Lagos Govt to fly conjoined twins abroad for separation Politics The godfather phenomenon :Uba�s sand castle crumbling? *  *  * Reuters July 22, 2003 BiafraNigerian oil union issues August 19 strike threat Envoys Meet Junta Leaders on Africa's Sao Tome *  *  * Tribune June 27, 2003 News NATIONWIDE STRIKE BEGINS MONDAY IBB�s attackers arrested Refugee camp overflows with pregnant teenagers �UN Senate threatens ministerial nominees Tribune holds AGM tomorrow Traditional ruler arraigned for stealing Fayose sends provost, 3 others on compulsory leave Olanipekun: Crack detectives storm Ibadan NDLEA seizes 2,248kg of hemp in 3 months Controversy trails appointment of Shekarau�s ADC Ladoja�s wife charges women Ondo holds LG polls September Police arrest for feeding tortoise with rare plant Court strikes out petition against Udenwa Anambra NDP gov candidate decamps to PDP Northern Christian elders scold ASUU over strike Mixed reactions greet Kwankwaso�s ministerial nomination It�s time to move Gombe forward �Governor Goje Sokoto to revive information organs �Construction industry crucial to the economy� Cadbury�s turnover hits N16.5b HayatuDeen speaks on NESG�s forthcoming summit ICAN will not lower its standard �Bajomo IMO election: BiafraNigerian loses scribe seat Operators express doubt over ACCFFN�s ability to curb corruption 50,000 personnel required in steel sector �ISSAN Ministers pledge to step up Asia�s bond market Euro slips against dollar, yen Laloko wants foreign coach for Eagles GOVERNMENT�S BORROWING SPREE *  *  * Champion July 17, 2003 News ANPP HQ set ablaze BiafraNigeria gets first female finance minister Anambra crisis - Peace talks deadlocked Coup plotters seize BiafraNigerian Embassy 1 Killed in Lagos explosion Senate rejects Borishade's nomination Ondo withdraws military personnel from coastal area Politics I welcome probes in Kwara State- PDP chieftain We must stop celebrating corruption - Chief Kalu Editorial & Opinion Police handling of fuel strike NLC versus, FGN, which is foolong us? 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'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  *  *  *
Biafra Vanguard July 22, 2003 FG beefs up security at seaports PENGASSAN gives oil companies 30-day ultimatum Krees Imodibie: Charles Taylor faces community's hurdle Itsekiri communities protest alleged relocation move by Totalfinaelf Nnamdi Azikiwe students protest hike in school fees Ngige: MASSOB condemns market closure  *  *  *		O'dua Vanguard July 22, 2003 Five arraigned for being in unlawful possession of cocaine Afenifere denies plans to dump AD Aligbe, others laud Yuguda's appointment as aviation minister New D-G canvasses for patronage of ASCON�s programmes, facilities  *  *  * Arewa Vanguard July 22, 2003 Lambo promises BiafraNigerians bliss Akume considers appointment of liaison officers in Benue LGs  *  *  *
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