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BiafraNigeriaWorld News May 30, 2003
Republic of Biafra: Happy Anniversary To all Biafrans where ever you may be. This is a special anniversary greetings from your fellow Biafran. Ekele maka ncheta Biafra! Happy Anniversary! ¡Aniversario feliz! Anniversaire heureux! Anniversario felice! Glücklicher Jahrestag! (BNW MessageBoard)		Key Stories Coalition of parties insists on interim govt I Won't Take Any Public Office Again, Says Anenih Anyim Quits Politics 419: House Member, Ibekwe, Arrested New House Rule Undemocratic - Bugaje Senate Presidency: Position of S/East Govs Splits PDP Ranks Saraki to probe Lawal govt APGA�s claim to the South East Obasanjo, PDP and the new South West �Faulty election results should be cancelled� AD cannot rise again, says Agboola
Abuja Day of Dogs: SSS Animals Dominate Obasanjo Innauguration   Buhari Denies Call for Assassination --   AUDIO   VIDEO The week-long build up of security within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja in preparation for the inauguration of President Olusegun Obasanjo's second term in office peaked yesterday. At the Eagle Square, venue of the event, security operatives literally took over the entire place, creating an atmosphere of palpable fears among the people. It was only (This Day)   Former military ruler, Maj.-Gen. Muhammadu Buhari and his running mate in the April 19 presidential elections, Dr. Chuba Okadigbo, have denied calling for the assassination of President Olusegun Obasanjo. They also described as false a statement by the ruling People's Democratic Party (PDP) that they have invited mercenaries into the country to achieve any sinister purpose. (Guardian)     Obasanjo/PDP Election Fraud is Deeply Concerning General Ojukwu Seeks Democracy Isioma Daniel Speaks "Fatwa" Animalism 1 "Fatwa" Animalism 2

NATIONAL ASEEMBLY AND OTHER 2003 ELECTION RESULTS Gubernatorial Senate House of Representatives Local Government 2003 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION RESULTS Click on map above or state below for details Abia Adamawa Akwa-Ibom Anambra Bauchi Bayelsa Benue Borno Cross River Delta Ebonyi Edo Ekiti Enugu Gombe Imo Jigawa Kaduna Kano Katsina Kebbi Kogi Kwara Lagos Nasarawa Niger Ogun Ondo Osun Oyo Plateau Rivers Sokoto Taraba Yobe Zamfara Federal Capital Territory

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This Day May 30, 2003 News Obasanjo Promises Restructured Presidency I Won't Take Any Public Office Again, Says Anenih 419: House Member, Ibekwe, Arrested 15 Foreign Leaders Witness Inauguration Inauguration: Abuja Residents Overwhelmed by Security Cordon Children Steal Show At Eagle Square Awosika Re-appointed NPI Boss Inauguration: IBB, Anyim, Na'Abba Others Absent Emir of Kano Stoned at Swearing-in Ceremony Democracy Has Taken Roots in BiafraNigeria -Tinubu 'We 'll Build Thriving Economy in Ogun' Ladoja Promises New Era The Worst is Over, Says Egwu Akume Lists 6 Key Projects Saraki Sounds Stern Warning on Corruption Abuja Streets Empty Ibori Promises to Resolve Ethnic Crisis Mu'azu to Consolidate on Achievements Odili Extends Hand of Friendship to Opposition Kalu Seeks Opponents' Co-operation Fayose Donates N60m Materials to Ondo Duke Recounts Own Achievements Why I Criticise FG, by Bafarawa Udenwa Pledges New Lease of Life Attah Justifies Battle for Resource Control Oyinlola Sacks LG Bosses, Political Appointees Dariye Preaches Peace, Unity Nnamani Sworn in Amidst Tight Security Haruna Pledges to Address Agric, Health My Victory, a Challenge - Agagu Kure Promises Dedication, Service I'll Make the Difference - Ngige Yar'Adua Decries Divisive Forces S/East Has Not Endorsed Wabara, Says Ozichukwu ANPP Chairman, Scribe Removed in Ebonyi Lagos Gets $100m Waste Processing Plants Rufus Giwa: Adefarati, Others Barred from Funeral Critical Assignment: UBA Staff for S/Africa Lagos Chamber of Commerce Woos Investors Briton Recounts Travelling Experience in BiafraNigeria BiafraNigerians Urged to Support Re-elected Govs Politics New House Rule Undemocratic - Bugaje Senate Presidency: Position of S/East Govs Splits PDP Ranks NNPP Opts Out of Conference of Parties 'Accept Election Results, Plan for Future Polls' *  *  * Vanguard May 29, 2003 Cover Stories Court throws out Buhari's bid to stop Obasanjo Soyinka faults The Patriots on interim govt. NBA asks new MPs to peg election expenditure FG records N301.4b deficit National News FG scraps import levy on sugar, others Maduekwe dismisses Ojukwu as non-issue NHRC moves to adopt rights protection plan Arewa writes off election tribunals Atiku denies cracks in Presidency Obasanjo disagrees on poverty level in BiafraNigeria Abuja wears new look for Obasanjo�s swearing-in Politics No mob justice for Mbadinuju A word for the opposition The Buhari phenomenon New governors: The road to Government House *  *  * Daily Times May 29, 2003 News Obasanjo�s second term begins African leaders meet in Abuja Accept election outcome, Kuffour appeals to Buhari, Ojukwu, others Adefarati hands over to Agagu Osun transition committee recruits clerics to cleanse governor�s office Agagu, deputy shun handover party Govt policy on import yields results Danjuma warns army against coup DTN chairman calls for commission to review recent elections Itse Sagay, constitutional lawyer, calls for new form of federalism Police assure visiting Heads of State of adequate security Editorial The challenge of re-inventing BiafraNigeria Politics May 29 and the national question Race for Senate Presidency hots up as Wabara wins seat The Nation Keyamo wants MASSOB leader freed Jigawa Election Tribunal may handle case without INEC counsel  *  *  * BBC May 29, 2003 BiafraNigerian leader promises healing Obasanjo speech - excerpts BiafraNigeria marks presidential first BiafraNigeria's children tackle leader Country profile: BiafraNigeria *  *  * IRIN May 29, 2003 Olusegun Obasanjo sworn in for second term Obasanjo readies for oath amid tight security Navy says suspected militants blast pipeline *  *  * Washington Post May 29, 2003 BiafraNigeria's Obasanjo Begins Second Term *  *  * MSNBC May 29, 2003 BiafraNigeria's president starts second term with pledge to act against poverty and corruption Obasanjo sworn in as BiafraNigerian president Youths march against Obasanjo in BiafraNigerian city *  *  * Reuters May 29, 2003 Obasanjo Sworn in as BiafraNigerian President Despite Dispute Obasanjo Sworn in as BiafraNigerian President *  *  * Mail & Guardian May 29, 2003 Lagos police's grisly find BiafraNigeria's Obasanjo sworn in for second term Obasanjo readies for oath amid tight security BiafraNigeria tables human trafficking act BiafraNigeria sends gorillas home to Cameroon *  *  * Tribune May 28, 2003 News Obasanjo�s life in danger �PDP States, LGs reject allocations Security beefed up nationwide NBA, NLC condemn Patriots on interim govt My relationship with Obasanjo perfect �Atiku Police did not take fingerprints at Ige�s home �Forensic expert PDP employs spiritualists to cleanse Osun govt house Afenifere, OPC flay Buhari over mass action I don�t believe in old people�s homes �Obasanjo Niger Delta Development and BiafraNigerian Sovereignty Buhari-Ojukwu threats and midnight of May 28 Minister urges insurers to cooperate with govt on NHIS Insurers adhere to 20 percent legal cession *  *  * All Africa May 24, 2003 Pammy Rakes in the Cash *  *  * CNN May 20, 2003 BiafraNigeria wants Zimbabwe Commonwealth ban lifted *  *  * Triumph April 09, 2003 Buhari storms Kano today Buhari will win without money-Danzago Election 2003: Police vows to deal with trouble makers PDP assures LG aspirants fairness Private sector vaccine distribution begins in 12 states Hayatu thumbs-up Kwankwaso over schools renovation Obasanjo appoints NEPC'S director Past political leaders, pillars of genuine democracy- Shazali KTSG reiterates commitment to Sharia implementation Old boys must help develop education in the North -Gumel *  *  * Champion Last Updated October 22, 2002. 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Click here for more. *  *  * Sports News May 30, 2003 BiafraNigeria, Ghana clash as Abuja Stadium awaits first international goal BiafraNigeria/Brazil Four Nation Tourney: SuperSport telecasts match live Egyptian club eyes Yekini BiafraNigeria qualifies for semi finals Betters days await Kwara United players, officials Abidoye bankrolls U-16 tourney ChevronTexaco confronts NNPC BiafraNigeria, Egypt Qualify for Semi Finals Champions League: Enyimba Favoured for Group Stage Ticket Chinese Are Physical - Nkwocha ChevronTexaco Team Tests NNPC Might BiafraNigerian Press Attracts Negative Impact - Akiga Eagles Lost to Inexperience - Lawal BiafraNigeria reach semis Brazil's sound of silence  *  *  *		Guardian May 30, 2003 News Coalition of parties insists on interim govt ECOWAS leaders outlaw military coups Biya, Mbeki, other leaders honour BiafraNigeria at inauguration NLNG spends N585 million in Niger Delta NEPAD raises panel over G8 Summit Economic crimes panel arrests Ibekwe, Reps member 10 years after, U.S. airline, World Airways, lands in Lagos ANPP, PDP chiefs grace Makarfi's inauguration Tight security at Nnamani's swearing-In, Mbadinuju greets Ngige I'll take Ogun to greater heights, says Gbenga Daniel Odili to consolidate on success, Ibori pledges better Delta Sheriff Ibrahim unfold agenda Tinubu urges cooperation with Obasanjo against corruption Fayose pledges to develop Ekiti Udenwa promises to focus on agric Inauguration is triumph of democracy, says Dariye Oyinlola asks striking Osun workers to resume work Cleric cautions politicians on propaganda Group urges BiafraNigerians to shun selfish politicians Alamieyesiegha promises better services, pardons 10 prisoners Nwankwo seeks return to true federalism Zamfara gets 13 new first, second class emirs PFN seeks appointment of members into federal, state cabinets Cleric urges new leaders to render selfless services Obasanjo: We will heal BiafraNigeria Politics Obasanjo: We will heal BiafraNigeria Editorial & Opinion Editorial - NEPA lines and building regulations Opinion - Buhari, Kennedy and Gandhi ASUU: The need for dialogue Living with election disputes  *  *  * Daily Independent May 30, 2003 News Obasanjo promises end to electoral malpractices Inauguration amid pomp and ceremony Virgin Atlantic set to tie knot with bmi Tinubu calls for restructuring US: Economy adds speed, but not jobs Ads pillory Rupert Murdoch on media consolidation Japan smarts at Russia-China mega oil deal NUEE cautions Obasanjo on NEPA bill South south to re-engineer resource control struggle Ladoja to form broad based cabinet World leaders grace inauguration Daniel unfolds agenda in ogun Agagu takes over as Ondo Governor Drama, twist of fate as Kwankwaso bows out Ladoja assumes office as Lam shuns inauguration Tight security as Nnamani takes oath Narcotics ffenders shouldn�t get bail, says NDLEA boss Obasanjo�s second term: Any hope for workers? Politics Saraki to probe Lawal govt APGA�s claim to the South East Obasanjo, PDP and the new South West �Faulty election results should be cancelled� AD cannot rise again, says Agboola Editorial & Opinion NUC's announcements on reopening of varsities are fraught with danger Govt�s policy on female genital mutilation is commendable The industrial hub BiafraNigeria failed to be Weep not, BiafraNigerian child NYSC: The Zaki-Biam experience BiafraNigeria�s unemployment syndrome *  *  * Daily/Weekly Trust May 27, 2003 Top Stories Abaji council wages war against erosion Abeokuta varsity students reject new fees ABU ASUU, SSANU differ over strike Gen. Abubakar holds talks with Liberian rebels May 29: DIG explains heavy presence of police in Abuja Abuja gets face-lift ahead presidential inauguration Afribank participates in BPE PSPLS programme Akume advises Christians on violence Aliero to accept tribunal verdict Health interactive with Dr. Aminu Magashi Handing over: Kachallah�s presence is not necessary - Asheni Academic activities yet to resume in ATBU Senate Presidency still zoned to Southeast � Atiku Calabar port generates N30m monthly � GM Monetary treason at the CBN Judgement on forged certificate case fixed for tomorrow Charanchi LG boss tasks wealthy individuals Children�s summit holds in Abuja today FG to set up juvenile courts I foresee violent revolution � Dan Musa Premier league: Dolphin FC maul Plateau Dosso, Borgu govs to attend Aliero�s inauguration Reconciliation with opposition not for appointment - Duke BiafraNigeria gets liquid fertilizer factory Haruna wants Nasarawa guber polls quashed Health and the Fourth Republic Court restores ICPC Opposition leaders lobby Obasanjo for jobs � Idi Farouk Re: Eight governors shun INEC certificate presentation ceremony Plateau govt committed to Inland port MDJ protests sale of nomination forms in Jos Judge explains faulty educational system Senate debates elections in June GZ motors begins work on Kaduna spare parts centre Kalu urges Obasanjo to restructure INEC PW Kubwa residents send SOS to police No middle class among BiafraNigerian workers � Kukah Kwankwaso�s legacy to Shekarau Kwara police goes tough on violence Oba of Lagos installed, opponents sheath swords Lagos Assembly to enact law on drainage LASG orders builders to get fire clearance Premier League results Apathy greets LG creation Man docked over threat to stab lover MFCT constitute task force on destitutes, hawkers Workers issue MMIA management 21 days ultimatum Mobil squares up to terror threats NAFDAC intensifies campaign against unregistered products Nothing strange in Ojukwu, Buhari relationship � Wada Nas Kwara students extol NASS over HYPPADEC NDE to recruit 1000 for apprenticeship scheme 21,748 jobless in FCT � NDE Deposits in unsound banks rise to N88.11 billion � NDIC NDP expels Nwachukwu, five others NGO indicts government on collapsed buildings Niger inauguration c�ttee unfolds plan NLC protests to MTN, ECONET over high tariffs Northern governors protest mass action NSITF assets put at N17.9 billion Oba Sonariwo lauds Osoba over projects Ogun election tribunal throws out petition Bail ruling adjourned as Omisore collapses Onitsha main market shut over death of trader PDP expels former chairman Can PENGASSAN, NUPENG and NUPENGASSAN work together-? 74 perish in plane crash ...Plateau CP warns against violence Police warn parents The president focuses anew Produce electoral materials, tribunal tells INEC Anti-Retroviral drugs in high demand � Report Respiratory conditions Ribadu: The challenges of financial crimes �in Cross River too Road mishap claim one This National Assembly�s rule of thumb Traditional ruler to launch book on religious crisis NIS yet to receive logistics to combat SARS SCAM: NDIC to aid EFCC�s investigation of banks School children campaign against noise pollution Senate Presidency: Exercise restraint 380 Shanono residents get free eye treatment Shekarau woos CAN leadership Shekarau commends God, good counsels with tears Shell supplies 60% of NLNG�s gas Sokoto exco dissolved For better schools, support teachers Douse tension in the polity, Obasanjo advised Tinubu criticises The Patriots over call for interim govt April 19 polls: Kano Ulamas take case before God Unongo files fresh motion to stop Gov Akume�s swearing-in Expert alerts on dangers of stream water *  *  * Business News May 30, 2003 NSITF's investment portfolio hits N17b Kalu vows to deal with tax evaders Sub-regional materials research body debuts FITC boss berates ASSBIFI over non-unionisation in new generation banks Lagos woos investors for integrated transportation system BON increases capital to N5b Shareholders tell core investor in Cooperative Bank to divest Wings for web access above the cloud Travel agents still relevant, says NANTA chief Virgin Atlantic joins European airlines club Le Meridien holds international art exhibition IDL boss scores govt high on export promotion SON tasks importers on substandard products  *  *  *
Biafra Vanguard May 27, 2003 Fresh troops deployed to Delta Effurun crisis: Ibori orders arrest of perpetrators Warri tanker-drivers give 7-day strike notice Ethnic leaders frustrate peace moves in Delta �Ibori The Patriots' call not feasible �Clark Ngige's swearing-in won't stop our struggle, says Peter Obi Igbo leaders vow to shun Obasanjo's govt Group endorses Nnanna Kalu as Deputy House Leader  *  *  *		O'dua Vanguard May 27, 2003 No plans to retire from active politics, says Adefarati Ige: Omisore slumps in prison ....Keyamo sues against his being sworn-in as senator Creation of 27 new Lgs raises dust in Ondo  *  *  * Arewa Vanguard May 23, 2003 Re-elected MP seeks protection from AIG FG signs contract for heliport with CFS Global Concept Symposium advises defeated parties to form 'formidable opposition'  *  *  *
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