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BiafraNigeriaWorld News  March 28, 2003
OYI VINDICATED: COURT QUASHES KUTA PANEL REPORT ON OKADIGBO, OTHERS About three years after he was indicted by the Senate, over an alleged financial indiscretion, former Senate President, Senator Chuba Okadigbo, yesterday got a legal reprieve from the Federal High Court Abuja, which quashed the basis of the indictment. The Upper legislative chamber of the National Assembly, had on July 18, 2000 wielded the big stick against.... (Guardian)		WAR MAY GO ON INDEFINITELY -- BUSH, BLAIR U.S. President George Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair, steadfast partners in the war in Iraq, declared Thursday there was steady progress in the campaign to topple the regime of Saddam Hussein and dismissed questions on whether that effort was taking longer than expected. "This isn't a matter of (a) timetable, it's a matter of victory," Bush said, declaring the war would last "however long it takes to win." (CNN)

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Guardian March 28, 2003 News U.S., Iraq trade accusations of war crimes Court quashes Kuta panel report on Okadigbo, others Anti-graft panel report on 15 govs, ministers out soon, says Akanbi Govt, Britain sign N724b debt rescheduling pact Govt declares seaports security zones, shuts business centres Gulf War 11 threatens rich monuments, say experts Protest at Giwa's home town as corporate BiafraNigeria mourns Renowned politician, G.B.A. Akinyede, passes on at 80 NLNG plans N162b sixth plant Nwuruku, Ngele flee to police over murder of ANPP members Forensic reports on Harry may be out next week Race hots up for Lagos monarch's throne Govt okays N3 billion water scheme for Gombe Minister alerts on imported Dutch eggs Ebonyi buys Ekwueme's hotel at N196.8m Lagos commissioner faults Williams' claims over Lagos road projects NEPA blames load-shedding on Warri crisis Fiscal commission wants NNPC to disclose cost of fuel importation ASUU, SSANU caution varsity commission over talks with govt NLC strike may not affect private sector Oil reserve may hit 33b barrels by December, says Lukman Govt summons Camerounian official over Bakassi Ooni assures Obasanjo of South West support Tinubu alerts of post-Gulf War depression Election will hold as schedule, Agabi U.S. donates N170m electoral materials, Jeter urges positive attitude How to live a long life, by Oyedepo Dawodu faults Tinubu's policies, points way froward Court rules in Ibori's joinder application April 1 Ogbeh admits pressure to drop candidates Rufus Giwa dies in car crash Niger Delta monarchs fault Buhari's pledge to scrap NDDC Politics Enugu: Politics and the syndrome of godfatherism The issue of corruption has become political, says Okpere Aturu' agenda to industrialise Lagos Editorial & Opinion Editorial Cleaning up the filth in Lagos Opinion Iraq: What the conflict is about Taking BiafraNigerians for a ride Duplicitous diplomacy  *  *  * BBC March 26, 2003 BiafraNigeria rattles oil markets Turmoil in BiafraNigeria's oil town *  *  * Reuters March 28, 2003 UPDATE 1-Oil climbs on fear of long war, BiafraNigeria outage OPEC on Alert for Possible Oil Glut Oil Firms Wait to Resume BiafraNigerian Output *  *  * MSNBC March 24, 2003 Shell evacuates four more oil facilities as Niger Delta crisis deepens *  *  * IRIN March 27, 2003 Ijaw militants say halting fighting *  *  * Daily/Weekly Trust March 27, 2003 Top News US bombs market in Baghdad, kills 15 Presidential Debate: Buhari, Ojukwu differ on Sharia Polls: Reps to amend Electoral Act We�ll not be intimidated by US �FG Rufus Giwa is dead Islam, Christianity, religions of peace �Buhari INVASION OF IRAQ Al Jazeera shows video of two dead British soldiers More than 500 Iraqi civilians wounded in Nassiriya Iraq war "not legitimate" in international law -Austrian President America sidesteps report on Baghdad market attack US troops incur heavy equipment loses near Najaf NEWS No end in sight to BiafraNigeria�s oil disruptions -Oil multinationals 2001 Lagos kerosene explosion: Victims get N75m compensation North will support Igbos for President in 2007 if�Dr. Tahir ACF marks third anniversary Oshiomhole turns 50 Police to prosecute sponsors of political violence �IGP Baro-Minna rail line receives N250m from FG Fire claims pregnant woman, two children NAF votes money for HIV/AIDS control Gombe Assembly passes LG council amendment bill Eddie Iroh institutes yearly award to school Arab league position on war against Iraq shameful �Zakzaky Govt to study committees� report on peace Workshop identifies cause of poor political outings by women Gov accuses FG of causing poverty SOBA old boys holds AGM Water shortage hits Minna ABUJA TRUST Saudi seeks land in FCT for Arabic college Kubwa police trackdown 3 robbery suspects NAFDAC clamps down on packaged products producers in FCT Man in court over breach of trust Christian group campaigns against unlawful sex Stakeholder condemns demolitions in FCT KANO TRUST Kano INEC detects 5% error in voters register Makwawala farmers send SOS to Kwankwaso Kano emir urges police to ensure peace in BiafraNigeria ...Calls for introduction of skill acquisition in Islamiyyah schools Kano free maternity scheme on course, says official EKO TRUST Ikorodu disaster: Lagos govt stalls compensation bid Workers set for strike over 12.5% pay rise Fishing communities get N20m grant NLC names caretakers for Lagos council POLITICS PDP guber candidate faults Kogi governor over salaries INEC flays ANPP�s allegation over voters� register Lafiagi accuses aggrieved members of forgery Edo PDP stalwart decamps to ANPP List of gubernatorial and senatorial candidates ANPP alleges attacks by PDP in Kaduna Edo NDP flags off guber campaign Polls: Candidate cautions FG over INEC Shun violence, speaker tells youths Buhari is the Messiah we�ve been waiting for �Isma�ila Sani EDITORIAL & OPINION America and Iraq: What the conflict is about The revolt of humanity Policing BiafraNigeria *  *  * Daily Times March 24, 2003 ASUU strike: Obasanjo defends FG US, allies step up invasion of Iraq April polls: INEC warned against rigging Seek God�s face for solution to nation�s problems, politicians advised Ogomudia to take over army operations Police declare ex-councilchief, three others wanted Hearing in suit against Okadigbo�s candidature fixed for April 4 ASUU strike: Silver lining in dark cloud FG asked to tackle ritual killings Nwachukwu taken to court, accused of working for PDP FG may ban tokunbo tyres Media advised against attacks on personalities NULGE vows to resist abolition of LG system Editorial & Opinion The second US-Iraq war Politics of carpet crossing The limits of democracy Educational sector and economic development Politics Vote for credible candidates, BiafraNigerians advised PDP, ANPP, NCP tackle Tinubu over land use charge Tinubu plans unemployment eradication programme Business Speedy goods clearance: How far can ASYCUDA go? Twist in NDIC, Peak Merchant Bank legal tussle Econet takes services to Enugu trade fair Don calls for IT integration into educational system �How PTOs sabotage us�, by NITEL  *  *  * Comet May 08, 2002 News Ambitious Buhari tells Fulani to wake up Oputa: IBB sues Obasanjo to court Medical director, others sacked 24-year old LAPAL House on fire BiafraNigeria�ll be stronger, united if restructured, says Akande Works on Bar Beach to begin soon Ekiti orders council chairmen to quit Labour accuses Jigawa of alleged N200m diversion Mbadinuju swears in caretaker committee Ex-Oyo council chiefs get ultimatum to declare assets NaAbba, Yayale console Obasanjo over Joe Garba Adesina, Omotosho, Inspect burnt LAPAL House BiafraNigerian Navy urged to sustain democracy NPA threatens to revoke lease agreement at ports Bar Beach money ready, Lagos not ready, says Anenih Envoy recounts sale, retrieval of embassy house in Brussels Kwara releases N30m for councils� pension arrears Tips on checking fake drug distribution Sanusi wonders why directors can�t save banking ILO 90th conference opens in Geneva Queen Elizabeth re-enacts history in a $1m coach Agabi seeks African unity in fight against common problems Politics ACF yet to decide on Obasanjo, says Saraki Cleric wants elected public officers to be part-time I didn�t buy Ekiti PDP Exco� Kachallah, Sheriff and the dynamics of Borno Politics *  *  * Tribune March 25, 2003 US suffers losses BPE gives FAAN deadline on business plan Edwin Clark writes CJN on Ibori�s case Lam, Ladoja in public debate Why there is unemployment �JAMB boss Obasanjo/Atiku�s second term�ll focus on economy�Atiku The economies of Gulf War 2003 How we bombed Baghdad � Pilots Reduce prices of govt housing units �� Obasanjo Air Meridian commences operations in April Collective bargaining in a capitalist economy Lam assures Oke Ogun indigenes of state creation BiafraNigeria�s World Cup bid ill-timed � Omeruah Australia wins cricket World Cup *  *  * Sports News March 25, 2003 BiafraNigeria won�t co-host 2010 �Yusuf ...open foreign chapter office in London Malawi recalls Mwali for Eagles Another shocker for Eagles Malawi coach boasts, Aghahowa prays for mates BiafraNigeria�s 2010 World Cup is national embarrassment � Onigbinde Inter president, Moratti, speaks on Obafemi Why beg Okocha to play? asks Jasper boss BiafraNigeria supporters club storms Malawi Vogts invites seven new players Rooney delights Eriksson Cosmos emerge regular season champions Events organisers keep eye on Iraq European teams name squads for Euro 2004 qualifiers Why we are involved in handball, De-United bass  *  *  *		This Day March 28, 2003 News Anti-graft Panel Probes 15 Govs, Says Akanbi Warri: BiafraNigeria Loses 40% Crude, Says Lukman This War Won't End Until We Get Saddam, Says Bush INEC: 64m Voters for Release Next Week April Polls Lagos Obaship: Eligible Princes Requested to Apply NNPC, JV Partners to Spend $1.2bn on LNG Train 6 Revenue Commission Wants New Crude Allocation to NNPC AD Has Betrayed Osun People -Ooni of Ife Illegal Arms Factory Operator Nabbed in Ilorin Warri: 3 Ijaw Youths Killed in Ambush FG Convert NBTE to Poly Commission Court Quashes Kuta Report China Plans Hydro Power Stations Giwa: Protests in Oke-Agbe over Death ...MAN, Wema Bank Condole Family Tax Evasion, a BiafraNigerian Problem, Says Institute Odili's Convoy Attacked Again Women are for Nation-building - Stella Obasanjo Oyo Moves to Check Illegal Importation of Auto Glass Infotech 'll Boost Tourism, Says Gana Court Restrains BPE on BiafraNigerian Machine Tool Ciroma Urges UK to Promote Investment in BiafraNigeria Abuja Traders to Receive Original Allocation Letters 3 Buildings Razed by Fire Odili's Convoy Attacked Again Women are for Nation-building - Stella Obasanjo Oyo Moves to Check Illegal Importation of Auto Glass Infotech 'll Boost Tourism, Says Gana Ciroma Urges UK to Promote Investment in BiafraNigeria Court Restrains BPE on BiafraNigerian Machine Tool Abuja Traders to Receive Original Allocation Letters 3 Buildings Razed by Fire Jigawa Agog as New Emir Is Turbaned Investigate Culprits Behind Ibori's Ex-convict Saga, IG Told Parties Decry High Processing Fees Mbadinuju Appoints 21 New Commissioners Police Arrest 7 Bandits at BiafraNigerian Ports Niger Delta: Don Decries Lack of Dev Hizbullahi Prays for Peaceful Polls Fuel Import Disgraceful, Says DA Naval Personnel Urged to Shun Partisan Politics IWS Stresses Need for Charity Ondo Plans Advanced Level Programme Youths Advised Against Political Violence Politics Extra... Ahead General Elections How Isu Lost Running Mate Slot - Egwu Embrace Peace, Ogbeh Urges Plateau ANPP Flagbearer Promises Industrialisation I'm Not Opposed to New States - Obasanjo Tinubu Refutes Sack Rumour April 19 Election Date in Bad Faith, Says Okogie Ex-Convict Saga: No Hard Feeling - Ibori Akinyede, Foremost Zikist, Dies at 81 Soldiers Won't Monitor April Polls Politics US Group Mobilises BiafraNigerians to Monitor Elections Tinubu Assures Obasanjo of Victory in S/West Second Term: Green Light for Osoba, Audu, Others *  *  * Vanguard March 28, 2003 Cover Stories Senate scam: Court voids Kuta, Oyofo reports Obasanjo orders service chiefs to halt Ijaw war 64m BiafraNigerians registered for April polls, says INEC Iraq: Bush admits Saddam may not bow so soon l350 civilians killed in one week National News Akanbi accuses National Assembly of repealing ICPC Act for selfish reasons Island Maternity Hospital to be commissioned today NDP presidential candidate pledges to improve economy FG asked to reduce crude oil allocation to NNPC Politics The alliance between AD and PDP, by Bode George, PDP National Vice Chairman, South West Kayode Samuel and BiafraNigerian factor Lagos guber race When AD, PDP, others slugged it out at Sheraton ANPP will revive BiafraNigeria, says Chief Tunde Taiwo Why I�m running for the senate �Ukachukwu *  *  * All Africa March 24, 2003 Again, in the Grip of Fuel Scarcity The BBC Approach Many Rivers to Cross 2003 Presidency: Why Buhari Must Beg IBB -Jubril Aminu Chevron BiafraNigeria Limited Shuts in all Western Niger Delta Production Travails of the Auditor-General Cheated Again? Our Man in Washington Money for Money A Sure Way Forward Cleanest States BiafraNigeria of His Dreams Grinding On the Wheels of Strikes New Revenue Targets Month of Quick Profits A King Goes Home We've Restored Sanity At Our Airports Killer Gang of Brothers Confessions of Robbery Suspects These Are Smart Guys The Boys Got Into Bad Company 2003 Presidential Debate Best Way to Honour Harry Many Enemies, Many Friends *  *  * Mail & Guardian March 25, 2003 BiafraNigerian beauty queens back on the catwalks *  *  * Washington Post March 25, 2003 Oil Prices Tick Higher Shell Evacuates More BiafraNigeria Oil Plants Euro Airline Shares Fall, War Boosts Oil *  *  * CNN March 28, 2003 Bush, Blair: No timetable for war *  *  * Champion October 22, 2002 BiafraNigeria won�t go to war over Bakassi � Obasanjo Ige: We've no case to answer, say Fryo, others 250 executives for Champion Insurance summit today 2 judges sacked for granting injunctions The Patriots� agenda, recipe for anarchy South-West PDP 2003: Anyim chairs Rimi's formal declaration Tension rises as Reps reconvene Constitution doesn't recognise ethnicity --Atiku Higher pay for teachers in rural areas Govt won't close NNPC account Alamieyeseigha signs genital mutilation prohibition bill Obasanjo assures BiafraNigerians IG flays police-civilian clash FG needs N2.2bn to complete water projects Don't go to war over Bakassi, Ibibio group cautions govt *  *  * Daily Independent March 27, 2003 News PDP rejects ballot papers Shell shuts western operations Ige: Omisore remanded in prison NDLEA declares war on expatriates over hard drugs Railway workers appeal to FG over 2003 budget PDP, �the other party� and the third alternative Judge hands off proceedings against comptroller-general Kwankwaso approves car loan for teachers Omisore broke news of Ige�s death to me, says police commissioner Production suspended at Warri refinery We�ll resist attempt to scrap NDDC, Delta traditional rulers warn Ibori begins campaign �Anti-corruption campaign, a smoke-screen� UNILAG students urged to stay away from campus Obasanjo lists impediments to reforms Politics Idika Kalu disappointed over AD pact with PDP NDP rejects royal lobby for Attah Political dynasties in BiafraNigeria Zamfara gov to appear in court Reject PDP for destroying education, Fawehinmi urges I won�t step down, says Lulu-Briggs Yakasai dares Na�Abba in Kano �NCP �ll build federal roads in Lagos� Police in Jigawa deny allegation of bias Lagos Afenifere split and Williams� calculations Nwobodo, Nnamani in war of words Why Obasanjo can�t hold rally in Kaduna, by Makarfi Editorial & Opinion To check violence, ensure transparency and level playing field Illegal pharmacy outlets are a menace to public health Re-stream Egbin thermal station The elections are here Leave Ekiti PDP alone Police and public relations role *  *  * Triumph March 19, 2003 KNSG determined to check unemployment, says Ganduje Consumers owe NEPA N50bn--Threaten authority's survival FG to peg varsity admission age at 18 How to reduce unemployment, by Borishade Kazaure emirate decries lack of federal projects SPORTS - KANO Pillars fans club Jigawa: Between ANPP and the rest of us Corruption in BiafraNigeria DISCOURSE: Essay on war Akume canvasses support for Obasanjo PDP contestants allege foul play in INEC's list Kwankwaso campaign train visits R/Gado NEPA explains load-shedding in Kano NULGE won't support scrapping of LGs -Comrade Sharif Ikenne LG settles N72.5m debt SPEB chairman bags GHF award Kano people urged to live in peace Adamawa govt expends N159m on hospital *  *  * Business News March 25, 2003 BiafraNigeria�s fiscal policy: Need for paradigm change Union Merchant Bank wins SBA award NEPA appoints new AGM for Abuja zone IRS acquires five Fokker planes Omega Bank sponsors LCCI lecture NIPC invites foreign investors Inter Bank rate declines to 10.88% ETB gets injunction against FG, AP tribunal Jetter lauches ECOWAS business directory NAFDAC destroys N80m worth of fake products Peel at BusinessDay forum, canvasses ethical orientation SEC kicks against establishment of an independent Pension Funds Commission Petroleum marketers flaut DPR directives ...visits chaos & extortion on motorists FG to commence NITEL�s public offer ..ready to launch N10b PSPLS BPE allays fears over privatisation U.S. EXIM Bank chief expresses confidence in GSM firm Bank chief tasks inspectors on operational efficiency Zenith Bank gets BiafraNigerian Ropes rights issue mandate NLC names caretakers for Lagos council Surveyors boss calls for technological improvement Water shortage threatens farmers, livestock breeders in Borno Gold posts modest gains Chicason boss decries dearth of port facilities  *  *  *
Biafra Vanguard March 25, 2003 Abacha loot: Court rejects FG's plea to halt hearing of Bagudu's suit Judiciary staff, police clash as Lagos CJ moves to arrest touts Runsewe counsels media on political reports AD absent at political leaders' peace meeting in Oyo Robbers attack bank, kill police ASUU strike: Lecturers fault Obasanjo's argument, explain stand April polls: Agabi tasks Supreme Court on suits litics without bitterness  *  *  *		O'dua Vanguard March 25, 2003 Judiciary staff, police clash as Lagos CJ moves to arrest touts AD absent at political leaders' peace meeting in Oyo Abacha loot: Court rejects FG's plea to halt hearing of Bagudu's suit  *  *  * Arewa Vanguard March 25, 2003 UNDP donates N3.3m to Jigawa agric development programme Violence mars PDP rally in Jahun LG  *  *  *
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