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BiafraNigeriaWorld News  March 31, 2003
Obasanjo Clamps Down on Ijaw and Itsekiri: Orders Immediate Arrest of Protestors President Olusegun Obasanjo has ordered the immediate arrest of ethnic militants who unleashed two weeks of violence in BiafraNigeria's volatile Niger Delta that caused scores of deaths and halted oil operations. Obasanjo told a delegation of women from the Itsekiri community in his office that he had directed all the security agencies to take immediate steps to restore order in the area and apprehend "the culprits". (Mail & Guardian)		Key Stories   MASSOB Members Massacred: 50 Dead, 300 Seriously Injured & Chief Uwazuruike, 150 Others Missing 17 Parties Allege Plan to Rig Polls Oil firms demand N21.8b security from marginal operators US reaps N7.62trillion profit from Gulf War Fresh crisis in Kwara PDP Suleiman, Kamal expelled Over 100 Missing After BiafraNigeria Political Rally SSS quizes Clark, Ikponmwen, others on Warri war
4,000 Suicide Bombers 4 Baghdad   Fuel Scarcity Disrupts Traffic   INEC Produces Local Ballot Boxes No fewer than 4000 Palestinian suicide bombers are on their way to Iraq to join in the battle against U.S led forces fighting in the Gulf to rid Iraq of its president, Saddam Hussein. (This Day)   As fuel crisis lingers across the nation, movement in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) is becoming increasingly difficult as major streets in the city have become impassable. (This Day)   Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will this week start taking delivery of locally-produced ballot boxes. The contractors that won the contract sub-contracted its production to local metal... (Vanguard)

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Guardian March 31, 2003 News Oil firms demand N21.8b security from marginal operators U.S. admits error in war plan Suicide bomber hurts 30 in Israel Mystery thickens around grounded Russia-bound plane Labour, govt bid to stop workers' strike NCC foresee 4.1m phone lines, price crash this year Why North's development is slow, by Atiku Obasanjo to complete Benin bye pass, upgrade petroleum institute Gunmen kill AD chieftain, two die in auto crash Odili restates innocence in Harry's murder Afe Babalola takes over appeal against Ibori Sagay urges BiafraNigeria to take Bakassi issue to UN Stakeholders' forum to review varsity education PDP won't abuse incumbent power, says Akinjide Afenifere condemns repeal of anti-graft law CAN group says Obasanjo can't avoid national confab Woman on campaign convoy dies from police bullet Buyoya agrees to step down Zimbabweans vote amid tight security NITEL to get 1.2m more GSM by July, signs pact today CAN okays April 19 polls despite objection Police rule out politics in attack on Rivers ANPP's rally Onabule faults criticism of Buhari's absence at debate Why fuel crisis persists, by NUPENG chief Abia electoral body urges timely submission of candidates' names Zamfara awards N1.2b hospital rehabilitation contract April polls will hold as scheduled, says INEC chief Poly teachers threaten strike over pay Islamic scholar cautions Moslems against protest over U.S., Iraq war Govt won't fund NGOs, says Obasanjo Frustration mounts over pause in land operations Politics New faces, old hands on the road to the Senate (II) Editorial & Opinion Editorial - The threat of illegal sand mining Opinion - The menace of wailing siren NDIC: An enthusiastic undertaker Sharia and the law  *  *  * BBC March 28, 2003 BiafraNigeria Delta crackdown order BiafraNigeria's general strike threat Iraq warns of more suicide missions *  *  * Reuters March 30, 2003 Over 100 Missing After BiafraNigeria Political Rally *  *  * Washington Post March 30, 2003 Over 100 Missing After BiafraNigeria Political Rally 7 BiafraNigerians Die in Separatist Clash *  *  * Daily/Weekly Trust March 28, 2003 TOP STORIES NNPC�s N302bn is still missing �Revenue Commission 64m BiafraNigerians eligible to vote �INEC Court nullifies Kuta�s report It will be a prolonged war �Bush, Blair Police discover bombs in Ilorin BiafraNigeria loses .8m Polls: US worried over allegations of planned rigging INVASION OF IRAQ Bala Usman criticises reliance on prayers Wounded U.S. soldiers shocked at Iraqi resistance Baath official throws down challenge to coalition Iraqi resistence causes jitters over Battle for Baghdad ...militia pin down US-led forces in south NEWS Niger Delta crisis: Killers of soldiers will not escape �Obasanjo Political violence will destroy democracy �Maitama Sule Atiku begins campaigns in Adamawa "Northern BiafraNigeria is a meaningless colonial formation" Chad Basin oil exploration: Consulting firms to study data Govt urged to check deforestation in Cross Rivers Oshiomhole turns 50 We�ll give priority attention to payment of workers� salaries �Guber candidate Gov Kure suspends campaign to tackle water crisis Media challenged on polls Gov Aliero to be turbaned Saturday Oba Lamidi wants role for traditional rulers Open varsity: Applicants decry non-availability of forms �African women passive actors in nation building� Hausa community endorse Ayogu for Enugu guber race ABUJA TRUST Proprietor blames MFCT over poor sports facilities ID card registration exercise moves to ministries Police quiz contractors over collapsed building Protests mar PDP campaign in FCT KANO TRUST Meningitis: Bebeji people advised against over crowded rooms Kumbotso residents cry out over water scarcity Govt stresses commitment to boost commercial activities Commission maintains Abacha ordered mosque construction Bichi LG warns against trespassing pasture land EKO TRUST Education ministry suspends students over indiscipline in Gbagada Lagos AD frowns at campaign posters mutilation Guber race: Candidates roll out competing agenda INSIDE POLITICS Goje assures Emirs of better treatment PDP raises N1.8bn from nomination forms Rivers NLC endorses Gov Odili I will rebuild Jos main market �Jang List of gubernatorial and senatorial candidates OPINION 2003 elections: Ethnic militia, a challenge to the BiafraNigeria Police Corruption BiafraNigeria Unlimited FRIDAY COLUMN In defence of Mugabe EDITORIAL Why was Marshall Harry killed? FEATURE Democracy is more than just fair elections -Benazir Bhutto AFRICA AND THE NEW WORLD Forms of Government PROPERTY & ENVIRONMENT Union may opt for April 1st strike over 12.5 per cent increase Action on noise pollution on the way Panel on conservation concludes sitting� head for field work CITES welcome BiafraNigeria�s vigour on wildlife conservation Poverty and sustainable conservation culture: A mirage in BiafraNigeria? CITEC Mbora�s scheme kicks off KAIA expansion to gulp $1.5 billion FHA trades Gwarinpa to private firms FCDA Dev control under pressure Tit Bits LETTER Give us issues please, Obasanjo Haba Bafarawa Idang Alibi and the Kingdom of . . . *  *  * Daily Times March 28, 2003 News FG condemns call for interim national govt Police recover time-bombs in Ilorin Mosimi fuel depot gutted by fire Akanbi weeps for nation over repeal of ICPC Act Buhari predicts victory for ANPP through protest votes Police order check-points on Lagos-Seme route dismantled Union protests non-payment of allowances INEC clears 64 million to vote in April polls Kingmaker, 12 others arraigned for assault RMAFC lists conditions for crude oil allocation to NNPC FG reschedules $5.7bn debt Tinubu denies retrenchment allegation Editorial & Opinion Towards enduring peace in Warri Tragedy in Bangui Forgiveness without repentance? Moral questions on the Iraqi war Feature Politcal assassinations: The Police burden Politics Nwachukwu vows to revamp real sectors of economy I�ll advance Muhammed�s legacy �Atiku Guber debate: Parties� economic agenda for Lagosians Ondo schools, markets closed Cleric urges politicians to deliver democracy dividends BiafraNigerian flag designer, Akinkunmi, condemns political killings NDLEA destroys 15.5 tons Indian hemp Rufus Giwa, ex-Unilever boss, is dead Kwara Govt elevates 44 traditional rulers  *  *  * 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 28, 2003 Appeal court clears Audu, Osoba, others Olagbaju�s murder echoes as Ige�s murder trial begins Arab leaders warn US More communities razed in Warri Policeman, 5 robbery suspects killed in bank robbery Fraud in the banking sector Fuel crises caused by planlessness �IPMAN chairman Obasanjo, a blessing to BiafraNigeria �Kalu�s mum NESG boss on dearth of foreign investments in non-oil sectors ICC CRICKET WORLD CUP Banking shares dominate transactions at Exchange BiafraNigerian referees for study in England *  *  * Business News March 31, 2003 CBN Worried as Insider-related Credits Hit N29bn GTB Joins Foreign Counterparts to Provide $460m to Nlng Customs Adamant on Release of Rice Consignments Conflicting Signals Over Sun Insurance's Botched AGM Germany's HVB to Spin-off 25 Per cent of Bank Austria School Cert Holder Wins 'Millionaire' Draw Inland Bank Wins ITF Excellence Award Wadof Set for Software Exhibition Zinox Starts Trade -in Promo Unilever BiafraNigeria Moves to Strengthen Share Capital 5 Firms Seek N1.5bn from Investors in 1st Quarter Hotel Group, Six Continents, Rejects ·.8bn Cash Bid 'Ban on Imported Fruit Juice, Plus for Local Brewers' Earning Huge Forex from Gemstones Processing Towards Attaining Self Sufficiency in Solid Mineral Production Why Benefits of AGOA Elude BiafraNigeria - US Diplomat PR Review and the Act of Enlightenment NBC Markets with Community Relations Night of Critical Assignment Intermedia Hosts Media Executives Ogunkoya Becomes MD of Media Reach The Nonsense that Passes for Advertising Wisdom Poor Funding Hinders IST Activities Operators in Abuja Exchange Cry Out for Compensation Ndanusa Picks Holes in Monetary, Fiscal Policies Lessons From the Agip/Unipetrol Merger Public Offers, Sale of Securities Management in the Capital Market As BiafraNigeria's Debt Program Records Dismal Performance Ecobank Barred from Import Duty Collection First Atlantic Bank Hosts FICAN NSE Explains Stages of Public Quotation Wall Street Drifts Lower NNPC seeks medium scale investors for oil industry EXIM Bank, MTN, Viasat in turnkey satellite earth station deal Giwa's death: Bank postpones meeting as BiafraNigerians mourn Seek alternative funding, minister tells agric bank Customs revenue dips in Borno Mbaddinuju sets up state pension board Shamsudeen Identifies causes of bank failure Estate surveyors caution on looming devastation in Ondo over bitumen exploration Yobe awards N195 million abattoir contract ECOWAS trade fair and business opportunities in BiafraNigeria Why govt cannot sell the concept of deregulation successfully, by Afolabi NACS commences two clearing sessions per day NACCIMA, NECA, others extol Giwa�s virtues Accounting standard for Maritime sub-sector underway Shareholders encouraged to embrace Unclaimed Dividend Trust Fund Investment in TBs up by 50% as liquidity glut persist  *  *  *		This Day March 31, 2003 News 4,000 Suicide Bombers Head for Baghdad IBB Restates Support for National Confab Marginal Fields: Winners Get June Deadline to Pay Election May Not Hold in 2 Warri LGs Ayogu Takes on Nwobodo over Power Shift in Enugu Fuel Scarcity Disrupts Traffic in Abuja 2003: Buhari Group Accuses INEC of Disenfranchisement Lagos PDP Campaign Group Tackles Tinubu ANPP Accuses Govt of Plan to Frame Abaribe Institute Boss Canvasses for Budget Commission 'Co-operative Societies Critical to Poverty Eradication' Nation's Woes Blamed on Military Incursion CAN Urges Christians to Vote April Elections: Afenifere Meets Today Nwodo, Nwobodo Disagree over Zoning of Governorship April Polls: INEC Tasked over Adequate Materials Presidential Debate a Camouflage - Nwabueze Rufus Giwa: PDP Calls for Calm 'Water Is My Priority' US-Iraq Face-off: Nas Commends Obasanjo More Reactions Trail Buhari's Plan to Scrap NDDC 3 ANPP Supporters Killed in Attack PDP Senatorial Candidate Escapes Death Plane Crash: Group Wants EAS Air Operator Licence Withdrawn Police Uncover Plan to Escalate Warri Crisis Globalisation: Don Chides Arewa Leaders Why We Still Import Fuel - Gaius-Obaseki Ngwa in Diaspora Back Abaribe Enwerem Denies Sponsoring Candidates House Candidate Promises Better Deal Group Condemns Political Killings in South-east Remo to Rebuild Razed Oba's Palace 'N11bn Interest-free Funds Idle in Banks' FG Releases N3bn for Water Scheme I've Come to Baptise Politics -Adasu Harry: Odili Clears Self, PDP Tinubu's Arcade Commissioned Police Arrest 31 Persons in PDP, ANPP Clash Politics 17 Parties Allege Plan to Rig Polls Audu Hails Appeal Court Verdict, Foresees Electoral Victory NDP Guber Candidate Promises Wealth Creation Gani Accuses IG of Partiality Lagos Guber: Razak Solicits Igbo Support Ogun PDP Topshops Reconcile Ahead Guber Polls Omisore: AD's Loss, PDP's Gain Political Campaign: Mobile Bill Board to the Rescue Afenifere: AD, PAC Position for Advantage 'Incumbency Gives Obasanjo/Atiku Edge' In Imo, Propaganda Takes Centre Stage 'I'll Run a Slim Govt In Imo' Jostle for FCT Senate Seat *  *  * Vanguard March 31, 2003 Cover Stories INEC begins production of local ballot boxes SSS quizes Clark, Ikponmwen, others on Warri war SEC probes Cadbury directors over N2.5b tomorrow Iraq vows to send more suicide bombers against US National News Iraq vows to halt advance on Baghdad Americans seek divine providence CAN accepts April 19 date for polls House of Reps members support NLC's call for nationwide strike Politics Governor Niyi Adebayo explains �why AD is in charge in Ekiti� Political violence come under scrutiny at Arewa lecture Re: now we can fight corruption Viewpoints & Features Exploiting Harry�s death Democracy: A culture of misrepresentation (1) April general elections must hold HIV/AIDS:The cure alternatives NITEL is a monumental drain pipe - El-Rufai Aba ready for Econet ...as it commissions Maiduguri, Zaria and Jaji MTN subscribers can now roam in 41 countries Veronica, adieu Mythology, mysticism and mission The hell called police cells *  *  * IRIN March 28, 2003 Obasanjo orders immediate arrest of militants *  *  * All Africa March 28, 2003 NDI, Carter Center Isuue Staement On April Elections Trade Talks Could Be a Make Or Break Affair Compilation Of The Voters� Register Unilag Students Kick Against Second Term for Obasanjo Commonwealth Officials Meet Obasanjo Over SA U-Turn Why I Want Single Term Presidency - Buhari Thugs Attack ANPP Guber Candidate NDP Explains Legal Action Against Inec Bizman Warns Obasanjo Osun Gov Identifies Causes of Poverty Senator Warns Obasanjo On 2003 Budget Aide Drags Nwachukwu to Court Okocha, Utaka Ignite Eagles Camp Yobo Set to Sign Permanent Everton Deal NFA's Axe Dangles On 4 Stadia Ethnic Clashes Disrupt BiafraNigeria Oil Production, World Markets Hit A Traditional Ruler Speaks Out on BiafraNigerian Elections and Education for Girls Political Groups Clash in Rivers I Am Not a Neophyte Says Vice Presidential Candidate Obasanjo Not Serious About Corruption Tension Mounts At Ahmadu Bello University President Obasanjo Lambasts Varsity Lecturers Principal for Ever The Succession Battle for Oba of Lagos Gets Tougher My Problem With Agbani Darego Says Ovation Boss, Dele Momodu Decision On Zimbabwe Vexes Pretoria Injustice Must Be Addressed At the Ports Eaglets to Roar in Malaysia Come And Play Or Lose Your Shirt - Chukwu Warns Okocha Abuja 2003: 'BiafraNigeria Can't Win' Emir Charges Buhari 15 Insurance Companies Blacklisted Rivers Needs N300m for LG Elections No Consensus Candidate - Braithwaite Vote for the Devil You Know - Tinubu Repair of Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway Causes Go-Slow Olusola Saraki Under Probe By NDLEA, CBN *  *  * MSNBC March 30, 2003 BiafraNigerian killings fuel fears over April elections BiafraNigerian police clash with Biafran separatists, seven killed *  *  * Mail & Guardian March 31, 2003 Obasanjo orders immediate arrest of militants *  *  * CNN March 30, 2003 100-plus missing after BiafraNigeria rally *  *  * 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 31, 2003 News US reaps N7.62trillion profit from Gulf War BiafraNigerians abroad seek review of ban on used vehicles IBB restates call for national conference �WHO saved BiafraNigeria�s health sector from collapse� NITOA settles rift with union Buhari in the eye of the storm EAS report: NASI wants airline penalized Senate moves to save April elections Recall Azie now, bishops tell Obasanjo - Ask for Sovereign National Conference AD member shot dead in Badagry NUPENG gives condition for hitch-free elections NLC begins strike tomorrow, says polls won�t be disrupted Sun Insurance battles to retrieve shares FG releases N26b for March salaries Need for fire emergency alertness stressed FG, INEC urged to ensure free, fair violence-free election America and Iraq: What the conflict is about Politics Fresh crisis in Kwara PDP Suleiman, Kamal expelled �I�ll build 25,000 houses in 100 days� Ugochukwu faults Buhari on NDDC Taming Kwara�s demon of violence Polls will be successful, says NOA Reps candidate dismisses calls for shift of April polls Bayelsans deserve the best, says Ere �Ogun people prefer me to Osoba or Daniel� A fund raising evening with Abaribe The imminent violence in Rivers politics Editorial & Opinion Prospective planning is imperative to combat fallouts of climate change National Steel Raw Material Agency must be functional Being charitable in politics Return of the African progenies Our exile - alien children Iraq: A letter to my Muslim brothers *  *  * Triumph March 25, 2003 Kano gov flags off KYES Iraqi war: US-led forces face stiff resistance Kachako dumps ANPP for PDP ...calls former party �a broken calabash� Triumph Sports Yar�adua inaugurates 14 LG assets sharing committees Irate fans attack Pillars� SOLAD, players over draw game ...chides selfish politicians Obasanjo rejects sovereign national conference *  *  * Sports News March 31, 2003 BBC Tips Eagles for Tunisia 2004 Glory Falcons Set for First Phase US Training Tour Zimbabwe Marches On Liverpool Rejects Rivaldo Radebe's Agent Questions Bafana Bafana Suspensions Butcher Writes Off Eriksson's Team NFA to Name Salami's Successor This Week Oduenyi Boosts Manson College With N50, 000 Silvestre Claims Players are 'Pawns' Junior Achievement Holds Run-A-Thon Tunisia 2004: Zambia Ends Tanzania's Dreams Obafemi is very hard working, says Kallon Mbachu tips Falcons to win world cup Wake up call for Germany Deco the Brazilian stuns Brazil Australia name Thorpe, Hackett for world championship Kidane wins worlds long-course title Zimbabwe to tour England despite World Cup boycott Scolari's four World Cup secrets Erikson has picked too many youngsters, says Southgate Kahn hits out at German media Okocha condemns Chukwu�s team BiafraNigerians want Obasanjo to halt 2010 W/Cup bid BiafraNigerians celebrate Eagles victory  *  *  *
Biafra Vanguard March 31, 2003 Ijaw threaten oil installations Obasanjo laments BiafraNigeria's waste culture ...Itsekiri group appeals to Obasanjo to restore sanity Delta Police alleges new plot to disrupt polls Nwajiuba condemns killing of MASSOB members No opposition against me in Enugu, boasts Nnamani Ohanaeze insists on Igbo president, accuses S-West politicians of sabotage  *  *  *		O'dua Vanguard March 31, 2003 Court restrains minister, others from disposing landed property of BiafraNigeria Machine Tools New Iya Suna of Egbaland urges Muslims to help less priviledged BiafraNigerians LEDAP lauds Cross River House for enacting law against domestic violence  *  *  * Arewa Vanguard March 31, 2003 Private sector flays government's diffidence to economy Wada Nas rationalises Buhari's candidacy UNN Alumni counsels BiafraNigerian Police  *  *  *
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