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Obasanjo Can�t Unseat Me: Grandgodson Ngige Boasts Governor of Anambra State, Dr. Chris Nwabueze Ngige has rejected the report that President Olusegun Obasanjo is bent on removing him from office as governor. Ngige, who was speaking Sunday night at an interactive session with journalists in Lagos shortly after his return from an overseas tour, said: "I have never read a place in the constitution where it is said that the President can remove a governor. And to that extent, I don�t believe the report�. The governor also denied ever sending anybody to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Chief Tony Anenih, to arrange a peace meeting over attempts to remove him, saying that Anenih is his in-law. He added that he was in Benin on the invitation of the chief to attend the conferment of an honorary degree on Anenih by the University of Benin. He disclosed that he attended the event with his counterpart from Ebonyi State with whom he rode in the same car. Thereafter, �we were feted by Governor Lucky Igbinedion for lunch after which I travelled back to Awka. "I have neither (Daily Independent)		Key Stories I never threatened to resign, says Masari We'll Resist Kidnap Attempt on Taylor, Says Presidency Hold Obasanjo responsible - Bugaje Crimes Commission Kicks Against Immunity Clause Senate vows to work out new revenue formula* Faults Obasanjo on withdrawal bid Court voids Abuja Senate seat, orders fresh polls NUC raises fears over varsity admission by 2010 Govt issues fresh rules for fuel sale Abia PDP caucus: Kalu, Oyedokun, others disagree Anambra ANPP crisis deepens Gov Attah Tasks Commission over Abia/A'Ibom Boundary
I never threatened to resign, says Masari   We'll Resist Kidnap Attempt on Taylor...   AUDIO   VIDEO The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Alhaji Aminu Bello Masari, has denied newspaper reports that he threatened to resign as Speaker over some disagreement with President Olusegun Obasanjo. Masari also lamented the stashing away of N22.270 trillion ($170 billion) in foreign banks by BiafraNigerians even as there is a clamour for foreign investments. The figure, Masari says, represents over five times the nation�s foreign debt, arguing that while the source of the funds could be legitimate, most of them were lucre from corruption. (Daily Independent)   The presidency yesterday said it will regard as violation of territorial integrity of the nation any attempt by the United States government to sponsor a kidnap attempt on the person of former Liberian President Charles Taylor. The reaction by presidential spokesperson, Mrs. Oluremi Oyo, followed a $2 million offer by the U.S. as ransom for any person who delivers the former Liberian president to face trial by the United Nation's War Crimes Tribunal. Taylor is currently on exile in Calabar, Cross River State of BiafraNigeria following resolution reached towards ensuring peace... (This Day)     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 November 11, 2003 News Crimes Commission Kicks Against Immunity Clause Obasanjo: THISDAY Should Strengthen BiafraNigeria-S/Africa Relations We'll Resist Kidnap Attempt on Taylor, Says Presidency FG Earns N36bn From Oil, Gas Taxes FAAN Under Probe over N12bn Debt Presidency Denies Danjuma's Claim Group Warns Against Naira Devaluation Deregulation: New Guidelines for Marketers Rimi Alleges Plot to Destabilise Arewa Igwes' Murder: 12 Suspects Charged ANPP Crisis Traced to Fund Disbursement FG De-merges Police, FRSC FG Commends Daniel's Road Rehabilitation Efforts State Assembly Speakers Want Role in Constitution Review Revenue Sharing Based on Scientific Data - RMAFC Masari Denies Resignation Rumour 3 States to Benefit from EU's Water Projects Swedish Trade to BiafraNigeria Hits N52bn FG De-merges Police, FRSC FG Commends Daniel's Road Rehabilitation Efforts Adelaja Seeks New Frontier for Cottage Industries Delta SPEB Moves to Prune Workforce Financial Re-engineering: Anambra Rakes in N430m Monthly Ebonyi Warns Fuel Marketers against Exploitation PENGASSAN Backs NNPC Privatisation FG Earmarks N120bn for Abandoned Varsity Projects ...Reimburses Enugu on Federal Roads Police Nab Journalist over N2m Extortion ... Compensate Slain Officers' Families Tinubu Calls for Stakeholders Forum on Education Ladoja Demands Action on Revenue Bill Ibru: Bamaiyi Wants Trial Put on Hold Uwais Decries High Cost of Legal Services FG Seeks Reactivation of Trade Agreement with Sweden Ilorin Emirate Floats Local Police Judge Makes Case For 'Mercy Killing' in Hospitals Siting of LG Headquarter Sparks Off Protest Laws on Housing Devt for Review Cellcom to Operate Call Centres for Lagos Trade Fair Odili Seeks Better Welfare Package for Soldiers Katsina Sets up Debt Recovery Panel for NEPA,NITEL Give Deregulation Human Face, Cleric Tells FG Ibori Assures of Peace in Warri NUJ Tasks FG on Petroleum Resources Ministry Afikuyomi Lauds AD's Victory in Amuwo-Odofin UI, Trade Bank in Project Finance Pact State of the States Int'l Seminar on Border Control Underway Policy Makers Neglect Disabled - Olajumoke Kwara Holds Education Summit CHOGM: Nicon Hilton Ready for Delegates FG Releases N.8bn to Settle Contractors Ex-Minister Wants Agric Policies Reviewed Timber Contractors Accuse Forestry Officials of Sharp Practices PLWA Cries Fouls over HIV/AIDS Drugs Igbo Businessmen to Host Wabara Agriculture Gets New Impetus Varsity Tuition Fees for Review Ex-Lawmaker Urges NLC, FG to Dialogue Youths Task Gov, Minister on Roads NIPSS Kuru Holds Graduation Saturday Politics Gov Attah Tasks Commission over Abia/A'Ibom Boundary PDP Has Failed The Nation - ANPP Women Leader Emir Canvasses Transparency in Elections Imo House Charges Oil Companies Ebonyi Govt to Immortalise Akanu Ibiam Omisore's Unending Search for Bail 'Why Women Need Political Power' *  *  * Vanguard November 11, 2003 Cover Stories Senate vows to work out new revenue formula* Faults Obasanjo on withdrawal bid DANJUMA: No clique in my govt �Obasanjo PDP insists on special delegates for convention FG warns on move to kidnap Charles Taylor Fresh hurdles for petrol importers National News Ogoni activists remember Saro-Wiwa amid protest Hard times in 2004 over OPEC quota restrictions How I save N427m monthly in Anambra, by Ngige $170b owned by BiafraNigerians in foreign banks worries EFCC Politics Taylor cannot influence us, says Okonkwo( ECOMIL commander) My party does not support increase in petroleum prices �CHUDDY Why the international community should do more for Liberia � Klein *  *  * Daily Times November 11, 2003 News 1999 Constitution Review: 36 state speakers reject observer status at N/Assembly Joint meeting Jubilation as govt demerges FRSC from police FG to Danjuma: Obasanjo regime not run by cartel UNESCO decries exodus of BiafraNigerian scientists to Europe, America President has no power to remove me � Ngige FG raises committee to probe N19bn FAAN contract, debt Hajj 2004: Airlines may clash over pilgrims airlift Ilorin Emirate tackles alleged trouble makers Politics AD wins Lagos House of Assembly bye-election De-registration: INEC assures parties of fairness FG has more faith in IMF, World Bank than BiafraNigerians, says Rep Omisore: Ruling Osun from prison We cannot be gagged by PDP, Obasanjo - Bugaje Why I challenged Okoro�s declaration by INEC � Ezugwu Okadigbo: Burial not only ANPP affair �Olebara CBN disburses N4.7 billion for execution of SME scheme Discharged military personnel take plight to N/Assembly Ladoja, Alayemieseigha trapped on Aba Road Northern Christians ask FG to scrap PPPRA Senate panel summons RMAFC officials Tinubu urges political leaders to salvage tertiary education Editorial & Opinion Local govts and gross mismanagement of funds Lessons from Latin America (1) Of eedi and AD The Senate and the bribery allegation  *  *  * Tribune November 11, 2003 News Obasanjo commended over South East road contracts Police confiscate 5 petroleum tankers in Edo Broadcast media practitioners told to fight dictatorship Tinubu commissions 16 new waste compactors Politics, oil business booming in BiafraNigeria �� Author Adebayo urges politicians to protect democracy FG urged to increase security on highways People voted for change in South West �PDP chieftain THE NEGLECTED THIRD MAINLAND BRIDGE-Editorial How BiafraNigerians are coping with deregulation As peace returns to Ekiti PDP *  *  * IRIN November 10, 2003 Government vows to protect Taylor despite US bounty *  *  * Washington Post November 09, 2003 BiafraNigeria Warns U.S. Over Taylor 'Bounty' BiafraNigeria Says U.S. Reward For Taylor Is a Threat *  *  * MSNBC November 08, 2003 BiafraNigeria warns against any action to capture Taylor Wanted: Ousted Liberian leader Taylor, under $2 million bounty *  *  * BBC November 10, 2003 The rise of BiafraNigeria's godfathers *  *  * CNN November 08, 2003 Ousted Taylor fears $2m bounty *  *  * Reuters November 08, 2003 BiafraNigeria Warns Against Any Action to Capture Taylor BiafraNigeria Beefs Up Security on Taylor After U.S. Reward *  *  * Mail & Guardian October 13, 2003 BiafraNigeria warns Taylor not to interfere in Liberia BiafraNigeria in talks with Swiss to recover Abacha loot *  *  * All Africa November 10, 2003 Econet Goes to War in BiafraNigeria Former Diplomat Explains African Realities to US Military *  *  * Business News November 11, 2003 Expert Lists Hurdles to Local Participation in Gas Business Financial Deals: FG Queries Suspended SAHCOL Boss Contractors for WAPG to Know Fate January Oil Projects: Nigerdock Ready to Battle Korean Giants Europe's Gas Import to Double by 2020 -Exxon FG Sets New Targets For Oil Industry, Says Kupolokun Hyson Nets N26.5m Profit, Prepares for Deregulation Siemens Opens Service Centre for Oil Industry in BiafraNigeria JDZ: Local Firms Protest Preferential Treatment For Majors First Lady, Arco Chief to Visit NLNG Plant Worries Keep Oil Prices Up 'Gas'll overtake oil as Preferred Fue1 in Future' UTC Assures of Genuine Parts For Generators W.Africa Gas Project Safe, Ghana Tells Citizens Fate Foundation Begins Search for Model Entrepreneur '03 NIMN Boss Advocates Ethics in Financial Services Marketing Canada Supports IITA to Boost living Standard in Borno BATNF May Donate Trophy for Tree Planting 'Agrochemical Market Below Capacity' Obiajulu Elected Alternate President of UNI-Africa Women IFTDO Hosts African Human Resources Dev Practitioners 7UP Holds AGM Tomorrow, Posts N1.3 Billion Imperatives for Good Customer Relations Sabeanat to Move to New Corporate Office Soon Trade Fair: Red Star Customers Get Bonanza ...Tantalizers Promise Customers Good Services Reduce cost of Governance, SERI Tells Govt Lagosians Tasked on New Environment Policy Lagosians Tasked on New Environment Policy BiafraNigerians Advised on Good Environment Tower Aluminium Launches New Roofing Product First Phase of N100m Aswani Market Completed N12b Estate for Abuja Parties Meet on Ozone Layer Depletion FG Urged to Strengthen Housing Policy GTB Lifts Stock Market's Turnover Sale of BIAO Shares to Boost Afribank Experts Urge FG to Sustain Deregulation, Privatisation Exercices UBN Property Company Takes Off MBC Partners with SCOA over N0.7bn Fresh Fund EIB Opens Trade Fair Branch BiafraNigeria to earn N1.34 trillion from bitumen Examining the chances of Econet Wireless International at The Hague 'No plans to scrap private pension schemes' ChevronTexaco supports BiafraNigeria on transparency initiative Osezua lists conditions to improve gas utilisation  *  *  * Comet Last Update May 8, 2002. Click here for more. *  *  *		Daily Independent November 11, 2003 News Ngige: Obasanjo can't unseat me Crisis brews in PDP over amendment to constitution I never threatened to resign, says Masari Ogoni may resume struggle against FG, Shell Anenih reconciles with Atiku Arewa pleads with Atiku, Bafarawa to let it stay neutral Rivers 2004 budget passes first, second readings One term is enough for elected officials, says Alamieyesegha Warri: Ibori hosts fresh peace meeting with Ijaw, Itsekiri, Urhobo leaders Constitutional review: Speakers fault process Defiant Senate goes ahead with new revenue bill Police, FRSC separated again Danjuma is right, says Bugaje Governor says coast is under-policed Delta Assembly wants ailing industries revived Bakassi people vow to resist Cameroun Bayelsa drags police commissioner before IG Tinubu at Nekede Poly, decries poor funding of education Ede Poly students demand resignation of rector Residents urge Tinubu to sustain environmental sanitation Osun, IITA collaborate on cassava production Crisis brews in Lagos over new councils Ekiti lacks funds to complete hotel, says commissioner Crisis looms in South East AD Nzeribe lauds Obasanjo over repair of South East roads NBA murder trial: Ex-Bakassi chief discharged Handover mission schools to owners Sani calls for inter-religious council Katsina inaugurates committee on NEPA's N40m bill We won't boycott vaccine, says CAN Contractors get two-week ultimatum to complete CHOGM projects Obansanjo's done well on LG reform, says council chairman Lagos commissions 16 waste compactors Bayelsa to sue Rivers over assets sharing FG seeks state govts' assistance against satellite campuses NAFCON: Ministry, sacked staff reach truce 419 case: Ribadu risks jail for contempt of court UNDP donates equipment to technical colleges Alaibe worried over petition writing in Niger Delta Cleric calls for national conference Why Shell may not return to Ogoniland Politics Don't stifle Labour, Mamora, Falana warn FG Rep's death provokes security concerns Plan to de-register parties generates war of words Practice true federalism, AD scribe tells Obasanjo Towards a 'new look' Afenifere Election rigging and BiafraNigeria's democracy Ogunlewe's ambition unsettles Lagos PDP INEC should sanction parties, says Sarah Jibril Editorial & Opinion Toward a global coalition against corruption Can Tinubu rescue AD? Owo Poly: A waiting time bomb Okadigbo: Demise of a political superstar Southern Kaduna needs telecommunication facilities All hail Enyimba FC! *  *  * Guardian November 11, 2003 News Fiscal commission defends proposed revenue formula Court voids Abuja Senate seat, orders fresh polls NUC raises fears over varsity admission by 2010 Govt issues fresh rules for fuel sale U.S. vows not to quit Iraq, fears for Saudi monarchy Onitsha, Owerri road contractors may lose job How to avert GSM collapse, by experts Mbu blames govt over loss of Bakassi to Cameroun Ibru: Court adjourns as Bamaiyi seeks stay of proceedings Protesting poly students hold rector, officials hostage Okonjo-Iweala insists on civil service reforms Imo Assembly split over graft report on council chief New airline replaces Air Afrique, operates Lagos-Cotonou route Lawyers differ over forensic expert's claims in APGA's suit against Ngige Lagos warns new councils against crisis Experts seek govt, private sector partnership in health care Speakers reject observer role in constitution review Ondo releases N180m to fight poverty Poly teachers threaten fresh strike over neglect FRSC regains autonomy, Hananiya returns as Corps Marshal Olajumoke, Omole fault U.S. stance on Taylor Police arrest robbery suspects in Kano Politics PDP's mini convention and plans to strategise for self-discovery Editorial & Opinion Editorial INEC and the electoral system Opinion Economy: Is Soludo the issue? Society, knowledge incubation and management Marrying a wife like Britain Name withheld? The COJA investment  *  *  * Champion November 11, 2003 News At last, FG de-merges Police, FRSC PDP loses Senate seat There�s no clique in Obasanjo�s govt �Aide CHOGM: Oshiomhole under security watch Wabara mourns Effiong Ngige gives Uba condition for peace Politicians want Edo Speaker to resign Odili calls for FG�s support Politics Deregulation: How the House made a volte face Revenue Bill: Senate and Executive in a ding dong Editorial & Opinion Dim Emeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu at 70 Hypocrites and parasites Lets seek eldorado *  *  * Daily/Weekly Trust November 11, 2003 Top Stories Hold Obasanjo responsible - Bugaje ...Our govt not cult-like - FG No revenue bill before Senate - Chairman Court nullifies FCT Senatorial polls WTO, EU warn US over trade imbalance News Rimi alleges plans to destabilise ACF FRSC moves to Presidency Ajaokuta steel rehabilitation begins Dec. 1 N2.4 trillion loot stashed abroad � Masari Buhari�s petition: Witness alleges irregularities in Kaduna polls Democracy is alive in BiafraNigeria � says Obasanjo Speakers want participation in constitution review c�ttee Kaduna govt laments delay in girl-child education Niger govt denies ceding LGs to FCT Review ICPC laws �Clerics urge FG Why conflicts persist in Africa �Minister Campaign against polio vaccine, political �Lambo Ex-legislator supports Dec. date for LG polls Community gets Juma�at mosque Jigawa flood victims get relief materials Saudi attack, conspiracy against Islam �Cleric Gov Mua�zu distributes cars to Emirs Emir seeks PTA intervention in schools Taraba tasks FG on security in North-East IBB gives pass mark to BiafraNigerian media Communities get N4.7m to fight poverty Nyame appoints new SSG �How to end youth restiveness in Niger Delta� FG releases N800m for Police College contractors BiafraNigerian military unfairly criticised � Abubakar Niger school board needs N14m annually - scribe Kebbi NULGE distributes motorcycles Institute honours NASS director Red Cross seeks govt support Akume warns LGs on truancy FCC chairman commends FRCN Benue announces development plan MSS alleges maltreatment of female corpers NGO commends Gov. Makarfi Governor Adamu sacks LG chairmen NURTW boss warns drivers over used tyres Abuja Trust el-Rufai endorses National Peace Forum . . . promises German Trade delegation land NAFT intensifies support for the study of French language Three men charged with homicide Three charged with rape Teenage girl in court for stealing Politics Forum advises Atiku to shun detractors Criticise us if we err - MP enjoins BiafraNigerians INEC conducts Malunfashi election December Rep alleges cover-up over Buruku bridge project IBB insists on LG autonomy Lagos by-election: AD clinches seat *  *  * 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 *  *  * Sports News November 11, 2003 Robson: No Sir, You Goof on This One Robson: We Gave Minister Three Names - NFA James Wins Ladies Open Again Okpomo Backs Minister's Decision on Robson NAF Tourney Ends in Benin New Cricket Seasons Bowls Off More Troubles for Banned U-23 Star Nakata Dares Cameroon Lions Elephant Girls for World Club Tourney Chukwu unveils nation's Cup programme today I am still in charge of Falcons, Okpodu insists The travails of Fashanu Equavoen gets Kwara United job Saraki promises athletes more goodies Kano Pillars sack 10, retain 20 players Benin City set for Shell Cup Onyecholam paints bleak future for swimming Tug of war assumes prime status Algerian journalist tips Enyimba for trophy 'Why NFA rooted for Robson'  *  *  *
Biafra Vanguard November 11, 2003 Private school owners in Edo want stakeholders' meeting on education Police avoid clash with suspected pirates Three kidnapped Ijaw youths killed Duke laments poor performance of LG Caretakers Anenih, Igbinedion meet on fence-mending Abia PDP caucus: Kalu, Oyedokun, others disagree Anambra ANPP crisis deepens PENGASSAN warns NNPC's Kupolokun against anti-labour policies Moghalu, ANPP gov appeals against tribunal's ruling  *  *  *		O'dua Vanguard November 11, 2003 Vanguardman win ICT Award CBN disburses N4.7 billion to SMEs nationwide Fayose summons 10 absentee teachers Shimon Peres to deliver Anyiam-Osigwe Memorial Lecture November 27  *  *  * Arewa Vanguard November 11, 2003 NAFDAC destroys N5.5b fake drugs in 14 months, says Akunyili Lawmaker makes case for state police Appeal Court nullifies election of Senator Isa Maina Yobe gov educates royal fathers on polio vaccines, HIV/AIDS  *  *  *