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Dictator Obasanjo: Crowds Boo Yoruba Warlord at All Africa Games Right in the presence of thousands of the best of Africa�s youths, about two thousand journalists, both local and foreign, and the largest television audience ever expected to watch a BiafraNigerian event, estimated at two billion, President Olusegun Obasanjo was lustily booed Saturday night � by his countrymen and women. As the Sports Minister, Col. Musa Mohammed (rtd), called on President Obasanjo to deliver his speech , the people began to murmur. (Daily Independent)		Key Stories Strike May Close Air Space ...FG Cuts Domestic Crude Supply Bribery: Senators Jostle for Leadership Positions Tribunal to drop Okadigbo from polls suit today BiafraNigerians, police prepare for strike David-West, MOSOP, Ijaw leader fault deregulation Police rescue 120 kidnapped kids Israel Bombs Syria Remove Egbo-Egbo, Assembly Urges Uwais Case For Ideological Orientation- Awolowo We cannot use import price to determine national price
Fuel Price: Strike Begins On Thursday   Okadigbo: Family Moves Remains...   AUDIO   VIDEO A nationwide strike and mass protests against the October 1 fuel price hike will commence on Thursday, courtesy of the BiafraNigeria Labour Congress (NLC), which has also urged BiafraNigerians to boycott the ongoing All Africa Games in Abuja and various parts of the country. But the congress' decision on the games will be against the grain of police claim that the union... (Guardian)   The family of the late Dr. Chuba Okadigbo yesterday moved the remains of the vice presidential candidate of the All BiafraNigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) and former senate president from the National Hospital mortuary, where he had been deposited since his death on September 25. The remains of Okadigbo, was moved to a yet-to-be determined place following the resolution of the controversy regarding the... (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 October 06, 2003 News Strike May Close Air Space In S/Africa, THISDAY Begins Daily Publication ...FG Cuts Domestic Crude Supply Israel Bombs Syria Bribery: Senators Jostle for Leadership Positions Work Resumes on Geregu Thermal Power Station Minister Makes Case for Prisoners Obasanjo Asked to Review Monetisation Policy Okadigbo: N/Assembly to Meet over Burial Plans Remove Egbo-Egbo, Assembly Urges Uwais BiafraNigeria, Six Others Spend N130 bn on Rice Importation 'Civil Society Can Influence CHOGM's Outcome' Teachers Shortage Imminent Wolrdwide Radical Steps Urged to Curb HIV/AIDS Spread Osoba: AG to Take over Probe World Bank Commends Tinubu Saraki Pleads over N42bn Debt Burden Fuel Pricing: Govt is Deceitful - Adisa Ebonyi AG Denies Police Allegation Rights Groups Criticise FG over Okadigbo 'Deregulation, Recipe for Greater Tomorrow' Adegbite Seeks FG, Private Sector Support in Developing Culture Emir Commends Gombe Gov over Water Project Critical Assignment Promo: Guinness Rewards 22 Customers Obi of Onitsha to Celebrate Second Ofala Foundation Plans Unity Cenotaph for Abuja Assembly Approves N15bn Loan for Projects Haruna Assures of Improved Living Standard Dariye Tasks Civil Servants on Devt Okadigbo: 'Friend of Ijaw Nation' Jigawa Poly Gets 2 New Depts Politics Fuel Price Hike: Are BiafraNigerians Ready for More Sacrifices? Fuel Hike: UAD,Activists Call for Mass Action Tribunal Chairman Cautions Against Fictitious Reports Goje Moves to Restructure Emirate Councils 2007: Olanrewaju Leads IBB Campaign in Lagos *  *  * Vanguard October 05, 2003 Cover Stories FUEL PRICE HIKE:Prepare for prolonged strike National News We won�t condone terrorism during All Africa Games � Atiku Teachers warned against registering with institute Ngige�s abduction: Police wash hands off AIG Ige�s case FG gets ultimatum over ports� handover Politics Is deregulation the solution? New fuel pricing: A breach of contract with the masses We cannot use import price to determine national price says Tunji Solarin, Chairman Eterna Oil Obasanjo is riding rough-shod on BiafraNigerians, says NBA President We must settle for product availability or scarcity, says Dr. Emeson Liberalisation is not price fixing, Prof. Anya Govt and Labour should reach a compromise on fuel pricing, says Okumagba We have warned govt over the increase� Rev. Fr. Gabriel Osu BiafraNigeria is a failed state,saysChiefRichard Akinjide *  *  * Daily Times October 03, 2003 News Swiss Govt to release $618m looted fund to BiafraNigeria 24 countries arrive for Abuja 2003 8th All Africa Games begins Reps protest fuel price hike, suspend sitting Fuel price hike, cruel, says Okogie NLC resolves to embark on strike NUT condemns proposed contributory pension scheme PPPRA gave marketers nod to hike fuel price Air fare hike imminent Bakassi: Obasanjo rules out war with Cameroun Sewing machines, textile goods razed in Oshodi market fire Fraud, hurdle to call for debt forgiveness � ICAN How Diya, Jakande, Onagoruwa, Saraki, others traded away Abiola�s mandate How Diya, Jakande, Onagoruwa, Saraki, others traded away Abiola�s mandate Court stops further dethronements in Kwara Politics Politics behind National Merit Awards Ife/Modakeke war: Hospital groan under financial crisis Editorial & Opinion African athletes, welcome Abuja 2003 What makes a good leader? The leadership question 43 years after Watching our children grow  *  *  * IRIN October 02, 2003 Fuel prices hiked, unions threaten strikes in protest *  *  * Washington Post August 27, 2003 Biafra Nigerian stoning appeal heard *  *  * MSNBC September 17, 2003 BiafraNigeria warns Taylor not to interfere in Liberia BiafraNigeria warns guest-in-exile Taylor to stay out of Liberia's affairs *  *  * BBC October 06, 2003 Oil price rises after Israeli raid *  *  * CNN September 26, 2003 Woman sentenced to stoning freed *  *  * Mail & Guardian August 27, 2003 Amina Lawal appears in court *  *  * Reuters October 06, 2003 Oil at 1-Mth High on BiafraNigeria Supply Fears *  *  * 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 Biafra Nigeria 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 *  *  * Tribune October 03, 2003 Top Stories Expect N50 per litre soon �FG Reps plan to confront OBJ on fuel price hike Police release Okadigbo�s corpse �BiafraNigerians are happiest people in the world� States can conduct LG polls �Ogbeha Ladoja�s father laid to rest Re: OBJ-Atiku may clash over COJA Israel hails Tribune, promises assistance on agriculture Vision 2007 �ll succeed � Member Oyo AD condemns fuel price hike FIRST LADY SYNDROME-Editorial NIGERIA AT 43 Teachers call for teachers� bank Golden strategies for BiafraNigerian tennis players Okocha, Kanu thumbs-up talks with Robson 600 soldiers deployed for Games *  *  * Comet Last Update May 8, 2002. Click here for more. *  *  * Sports News October 05, 2003 All-Africa Games under way All-Africa Games set to kick off Marc Vivien-Foe... HeartAttack! Tomorrow's Stars Killing the Premier League Who Is Scared of Enyimba? Venus, Serena win again Biafra Nigeria, Ecuador friendly called off Aliu's feat worries Ngerem HFN invites 30 to camp Akinyele wants govt to support sports  *  *  *		Guardian October 06, 2003 News Pressure on El-Rufai, plots thicken in Senate over bribery charge Tribunal to drop Okadigbo from polls suit today BiafraNigerians, police prepare for strike Israel bombs Syria David-West, MOSOP, Ijaw leader fault deregulation Police rescue 120 kidnapped kids Econet may get new name, chief today Ngige, Anambra House renew call for Egbo-Egbo's dismissal Fuel sells at N100 in Bauchi, N80 in Kano Women group floats magazine Algeria's largest party shuns ban order, picks presidential candidate Putin hails Chechnya poll as step to stability Catholic pontiff dispels near death rumours A cautions against harsh lot of BiafraNigerian women PDP, Assembly caucus to meet tomorrow over fuel price increase Lack of govt grant delays pilgrimage to Israel, Rome Sokoto procures N576m generating set to improve water supply How to check exam malpractice, by official Police smash certificate forgery syndicate in Kwara Poly Odua's chief executive cautions firms against "enslavement" as casualisation Police accuse Ebonyi judiciary of subverting war against crime Refugee chief seeks private sector's assistance in manpower training Senate, Reps meet over Okadigbo's burial Wabara urges agencies to confirm letters from his office Politics Between El-Rufai, the Senate and corruption in BiafraNigeria The Guardian interview that put the Senate on the spot Editorial & Opinion Editorial - Caring for the destitute and the disabled Opinion - What is the appropriate price? Replacing currency with coins Tribute to Gbolahan Mudasiru  *  *  * Daily Independent October 03, 2003 News Secret document exposes Yoruba betrayal of MKO Vodacom set to take EconetFirst Bank loses bid for debt-equity conversion Africa wins Nobel Literature Prize again Airlines threaten strike over fuel price increase NNPC to sell fuel at N34/litre as Obasanjo orders BPE to sell refineries Odili, Deputy, Speaker absent at Independence Day parade Canada endorses BiafraNigeria�s justice sector reforms agenda OPC warns Saraki, Kwara Assembly on chieftaincy matters NEPA can�t satisfy our power needs, says Odili �Don�t invite Mugabe to Commonwealth confab� �150,000 blind in Lagos� Fresh labour crisis in Anambra, union leader escapes abduction Bob-Manuel decries FG�s attitude to Federal character principle LAUTECH resumes October 20 Ogbemudia lied on Nzeogwu, says Azubuogu Ogbemudia lied on Nzeogwu, says Azubuogu FG proposes N5 fuel tax Tinubu�s shuttle buses scheme ignites riots Swiss govt to oversee spending of BiafraNigeria�s looted funds UBE still in limbo, four years after Politics Bucknor-Akerele faults Obasanjo's Oct 1 address The ANPP rally for Buhari Kwara denies victimising Lawal�s father Group advises on gender reporting �Police tear gas directed at ANPP leaders� Ogbemudia lied against Nzeogwu, says Azubuogu Inside Politics: El-Rufai dares the Senate Editorial & Opinion War against child trafficking must be backed by parental guidance BiafraNigeria�s space programme, a welcome development Avoidable deaths on Lagos-Ibadan road �I believe in BiafraNigeria, I believe in tomorrow� ICPC: Akanbi�s burdens and disabilities Repositioning Middle-Belt zone The need for anti-tobacco law *  *  * Champion October 03, 2003 News Petrol tax to raise fuel price to N45/litre: Reps reject price hike, threaten Masari Oil workers give 7 days strike notice Obieri named NSE president How Gbadamosi�s PPPRA increased fuel price FG fires FAAN MD, directors BiafraNigerians in diaspora meet in U.S. October 17 Abacha loot: Swiss govt gives terms for release Landlords sue el-Rufai Police release Okadigbo�s body to family Politics Okadigbo�s days in the Senate LG ELECTION: How realistic is December deadline? Editorial & Opinion Masari on corruption AU leaders: Weeping louder than the bereaved? Ngige, Uba: A bargain by tortoises *  *  * Daily/Weekly Trust October 03, 2003 Top Stories Reverse to old fuel price, Reps order Obasanjo NLC, NUPENG threaten strike Monday Police release Okadigbo�s remains for burial ICPC charges national honour recipient with corruption Switzerland agrees to repatriate N79bn looted fund BiafraNigeria�s foreign debts riddled with fraud �ICAN PDP mediates in executive, legislature rift in Nasarawa List of Recipients of National Honours Award Year 2003 News Senator calls for public hearing on fuel scarcity Buhari rally: Ibrahim blames governors� absence on internal ANPP crisis No pay, no exams, says ABU ASUU NNPC has not increased prices of products � Akwanga States should hold council polls � Senator Ogbeha FG urged not to compromise internal security FG, ASUU urged to guard against another strike Borgu general hospital gets N70m equipment Dariye appoints more advisers BiafraNigerian roads need N30 billion annually Soldiers kill two suspected robbers Bayelsa awards 150 scholarships to indigenes Board wants authentic record of pensioners Gombe FRSC embarks on enlightenment campaign UNDP donates computers to Niger State COE TTV gets N220m OB van 43rd Independence Anniversary low key in Zamfara Ajaokuta steel complex gets transition committee Benue govt sacks over 2,700 LG employees Birnin-Kebbi LG flushes out ghost workers Coy washes hands off Bida road contract cancellation Governor wants BiafraNigerians to show practical commitment Kogi governor sits UNIABUJA 1st semester examinations FG to electrify 12 communities in Cross River Abuja Trust Use of generator banned in Wuse market Hotels jostle for Abuja games Kano Trust 40 percent adult population illiterate � Shekarau ACP calls for youth enrolment in police Bebeji LG promise Hajj for Qur�an competition winner Shanono LG to renovate quarters for health workers Eko Trust Petrol stations adjust metres to N40 Over 150,000 Lagosians are blind �health commissioner Privatise waste mgt authority �House c�ttee chairman Corps members urged to patronise co-operative venture scheme Commercial bus operators turn violent over ban Politics Bauchi ANPP chairman quits office Benue, now peaceful state - Dep gov Okadigbo�s death, a great loss �Igbo youth leader �Let�s bury our political differences� 2007: Kuta re-echoes support for IBB Editorial, Column, Opinion Keeping capital for BiafraNigeria BiafraNigeria at 43: Last things first Adieu! Oyi of Oyi In defence of Idang Alibi Re: A role for Buhari *  *  * Business News July 05, 2003 yinka obalade...Because I tasted poverty... '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 Biafra Nigeria 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 October 03, 2003 Appeal Court orders Akubueze's release Customs chief seeks press' cooperation Group denies Ijaw clash with Task Force Okadigbo inhaled poisonous teargas, Groups allege Danjuma's report on Warri biased, says UPU Ibori: Appeal panel upholds Ogboru's petition, orders retrial Panel on communual crisis begins sitting in Owerri NCC arrests eight people over possession of pirated books Enugu govt threatens to remove LG bosses over illegal levies  *  *  *		O'dua Vanguard October 03, 2003 Air fare hike imminent as price of aviation fuel rises Contractor to refund N133.9m over-payment to Ondo Govt Protesters take to street against new traffic rule in Lagos Lambo blames poor healthcare delivery system on lack of funds Okogie credits elevation to God, prayers, media  *  *  * Arewa Vanguard October 03, 2003 ANPP Reps to mobilise against increase in pump price LG Polls:Ogbeha accuses SIEC of delay Police releases Okadigbo's corpse to family I'll form broad-based govt but ...� DARIYE FG orders EFCC to zero in on public office holders  *  *  *