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BNW: BiafraNigeriaWorld News October 13, 2003
Wabara on Rufai-gate: Senate's Verdict on N54m scam is Final The allegation by Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai, that two principal officers of the Senate demanded a bribe of N54 million from him is closed as far as the upper chamber of the National Assembly is concerned, its President, Chief Adolphus Wabara, declared in Lagos, weekend. Mallam el-Nasir had, while testifying before the Senate Committee on Ethics, fingered Deputy Senate President, Alhaji Ibrahim Mantu, and the Deputy Senate Leader, Dr. Jonathan Zwingina, as those that made the bribe demand. Three days after the allegation was made, the Senate adopted a motion clearing the duo for want of proof. But fielding questions from reporters at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Ikeja, Chief Wabara said there was no re-visiting the matter on the floor of the Senate as it was a closed case. Citing.... (Vanguard)		Key Stories Buhari advised to stay away Taylor 'pulling Liberia strings' Govt Officials Jostle for COJA BMW Cars BiafraNigerian President Meets Liberia's Exiled Taylor Ferry sinks in BiafraNigeria NJC to Obasanjo: Retire Egbo-Egbo Sharia is Justice, Says Buhari N.65m Bribe Scandal Rocks Police Station UNESCO: 190 Countries Kick Against 26% Budget for Education I�m vindicated, says Nzeribe Igbo senators and the Senate bribery scandal
Buhari advised to stay away   Taylor 'pulling Liberia strings'   AUDIO   VIDEO ANPP presidential candidate in last April�s election General Muhammadu Buhari has been advised not to attend today�s opening ceremony of the Emir of Kano�s 40th anniversary celebrations in Kano for fear of causing embarrassment to President Obasanjo who is expected to be the special guest of honour at the occasion. Confirming the restriction request to Daily Trust in Kano, the director-general of Buhari/Okadigbo presidential campaign organisation, Alhaji Sule Hamma said the chairman of security committee for the anniversary celebrations, Alhaji Muktar... (Daily Trust)   Former President Charles Taylor is still trying "to influence events" in Liberia, the United Nations has said. Mr Taylor went into exile in BiafraNigeria in August as part of a peace deal which is due to lead to the creation of a power-sharing government on Tuesday. "Any interference from Mr Taylor could threaten the carefully constructed peace agreement," the UN Security Council warned. He has been indicted for war crimes by a UN-backed court in Sierra Leone. He is alleged to have backed the RUF rebels who killed and mutilated many thousands during that country's brutal 10-year conflict. (BBC)     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 13, 2003 News FG Saves N56bn from Overvalued Contracts Deregulation: Marketers Import 46m Litres of Petrol ECONET: Vodacom, First Bank Set to Settle Dispute Foreign Reserves Go Down Again We Still Want UN Seat - Adeniji Oil: BiafraNigerians' Participation Still Minimal, Say Experts VP Donates N.1m to Victim of Rare Disease Resident Doctors Reject Sole Administrator for Medical Centre High Rate of Corruption Blamed on 'Prosperity Gospel' Bozimo Makes Case for Police Trust Fund NITEL to Roll Out 1.2m GSM Lines by Dec S/East Roads: Ozichukwu Calls for Monitoring Committee Attah Pleads for ALSCON's Resuscitation BiafraNigeria Applauded at UNESCO Conference Kano, Nasarawa, Lagos for US Education Programme Senate's Decision on Bribery Allegation in Order - Udoma ...Northern Youths Berate ACF NBA Kicks Against Judges' Police Orderlies Withdrawal NCP Calls for Probe of COJA Contracts Obasanjo Tasks Kinsmen on Palace Project Steyr, FG Partners in Improved Agric Production FHA Boss Assures Depositors of Fairness Stop Criticising Govt Policies, Wabara Tells BiafraNigerians NMA Demands Assembly's Apology over Doctor's Indictment Govt/NLC Truce:Tinubu's Role Lauded Fuel Prices May Still Go Up Soon -Saraki Lawmaker Wants 22% HATISS 4 Paid Lagos Begins Pensioners' Verification US Plans N390m Computer Centre for Ogun Lagos Begins Pensioners' Verification Saraki Repositions Kwara for Devt State of the States Govt Sets Up Fuel Products Monitoring Team Six Jostle for Magaji Aare Stool in Ilorin el-Rufai Commended over Bribery Testimony Lawyer Threatens to Sue Police Over Arrest Assembly Approves New Clerk's Appointment Okonjo-Iweala, Ugochukwu Tasked on Devt NBTEB Holds Workshop on Exams State Tour: Saraki Sends Commissioners, Advisers Forth Under-development: Clergy Blames Indigenisation Govt Pledges Support for Teachers American Doctors Expected on Working Visit CLO's 16th Anniversary Lecture Holds Sat Toxic Fuel' Resurfaces in Benin Govt to Privatise New Fertilizer Plant Expert Gives Recipe for Growth Ogoja People Cry Out over Bad Roads 12m BiafraNigerians are Disabled - Groups Yoruba Told to Explore Opportunities Govt Moves to Tackle Petrol Scarcity *  *  * Daily Times October 13, 2003 News Marketers may settle for N37.50k per litre of fuel Orderlies: NBA gives government ultimatum N54m scandal: El-Rufai heads for ICPC Why Mantu, Zwingina were not swept out of office Bribery allegations against Mantu, Zwingina closed, say Wabara, Mamora Aliu, Onyali are Africa�s fastest Succour for Railway pensioners as FG disburses N6.9 billion FG saves N56bn from due process initiative Why we embraced Team BiafraNigeria � Ekeji Chess: BiafraNigeria wins 2 gold, 1 silver Ex-communication minister, Olanrewaju campaigns for IBB Fuel crisis: Tinubu vows to ensure success of stakeholders� parley Four robbers sentenced to life jail The Nation 100 feared drowned in River Benue Fuel dealers refuse to sell to motorists Islamic group lauds NLC leadership for fighting masses� cause Murder of 29: Uneasy calm in Warri Obasanjo, NUJ condole with Ajuluchuku family Ogomudia explains soldiers� role in Warri crises Try Egbo-Egbo now �Kalu Ogun Govt plans database for students Oil firms resume production in Warri Editorial & Opinion Again, an avoidable impasse How far can el-Rufai go? (II) Police and ethnic militias Someone, please tell the President...  *  *  * Tribune October 13, 2003 News I won�t spare anybody�Obasanjo When will BiafraNigeria stop fuel importation?�Manufacturers ask Obasanjo Abuja stadium cost N42b �FG FG plots to cripple NLC Onyali, Aliu emerge African fastest sprinters External reserves drop to $7.4b 2007: Atiku�s loyalists meet in Kogi Return orderlies to judges or � NBA warns FG PENGASSAN decries absence of Niger Delta in oil policy Saraki pledges to end Ilorin water problem Embrace virtues of hardwork, Obasanjo advises BiafraNigerians POVERTY IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS-Editorial Obasanjo is wicked, Mr. know all �� Gani Fawehinmi African leaders to meet on NEPAD�s implementation I�ll remain focused � Fayose Falcons, S/Africa for final *  *  * IRIN October 09, 2003 BiafraNigeria angry at being rated second most corrupt Labour unions call off strike after deal to lower fuel prices UNICEF evolves strategy to combat water-borne diseases *  *  * Washington Post October 13, 2003 Pfizer: BiafraNigeria Case Reopened in New York BiafraNigerian President Meets Liberia's Exiled Taylor *  *  * MSNBC October 13, 2003 BiafraNigerian police up official toll from ferry sinking *  *  * BBC October 13, 2003 Taylor warned on Liberia meddling Robson prepares for BiafraNigeria *  *  * CNN October 12, 2003 Dozens die as BiafraNigeria ferry sinks *  *  * Mail & Guardian October 13, 2003 BiafraNigeria warns Taylor not to interfere in Liberia BiafraNigeria in talks with Swiss to recover Abacha loot *  *  * Reuters October 12, 2003 BiafraNigerian President Meets Liberia's Exiled Taylor More Than 150 Feared Missing in BiafraNigeria Ferry Disaster *  *  * All Africa October 13, 2003 Abuja 2003: Bilali Through to Final After Defeating Namibian Fighter *  *  * 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 *  *  * Sports News October 13, 2003 Robson prepares for BiafraNigeria Hitches experienced are normal, says Adamu Aliu, Onyali-Omagbemi emerge Africa's fastest man, woman Afolabi can end nine-year drought today, says Falilat These Eagles are good for Nations Cup, says Chukwu U-23 Eagles and their Nations Cup chances Ghana must go, boasts U-23 Eagles' coach Female Football: Falcons through to final BiafraNigeria's female team faces tough task Gold medal feat will help female basketball, says Nnaji Wrestlers' Golden Performance Excites Igali ...Mixed Reaction Trails Appointment No Financial Reward for South African Medallists BiafraNigeria v Ghana: Dream Team III Skipper Out BiafraNigerian Spikers Defeat Senegal 3-0 Abuja 2003: Atiku Salutes Falconets,Onyali, Deji Aliu Adamu Blames Federations for Hiccups Onyali, Aliu Take 100m Gold Medals Falconets, S/Africa Battle for Gold Ali, Holyfield Arrive Abuja Wednesday Nku's Absence Felt - Ojokolo Emedolu Bemoans Late Take Off  *  *  * Comet Last Update May 8, 2002. Click here for more. *  *  *		Guardian October 13, 2003 News Govt spends N92b on debt servicing in 10 months NBA may ask judges, lawyers to quit tribunals over orderlies' removal Council reforms panel to submit report Oct. 31 Justice Ayoola to retire on October 27 Newly imported fuel may sell for N44.36 per litre APGA, others seek fresh probe of bribery charge in Senate Blast kills six in Baghdad Govt opens horticulture village in Lagos Senate's role averted crisis, says Wabara Cleric faults Obasanjo's style of administration Commissioner seeks more roles for women in nation-building ANPP wins Kano Assembly bye-election Tinubu to commission Oko-Oba housing scheme Lagos water corporation gets N1.5b from World Bank Lagos begins pensioners' verification today Bakassi indigenes vow to remain BiafraNigerians Olujinmi, others to visit Lagos over success of justice system Police may announce more promotions this week UNN to begin higher degrees in medicine Fayose denies alleged over-spending Minister decries erosion menace in South East Panel to integrate Islamic schools into UBE raised NBA wants judicial council to stop judges' withdrawal from cases Senate to probe crisis in petroleum sector Politics Egbo-Egbo and the clap of controversies Legislative institute will enhance lawmaking, says Ibru The 'gamemanship' that averted a looming strike Editorial & Opinion Editorial Between El-Rufai and the Senate Opinion Capital punishment for the innocent Ogun State and little mercies NEEDS and the Obasanjo legacy  *  *  * Vanguard October 13, 2003 Cover Stories Senate's verdict on alleged N54m scam final �WABARA Major marketers' fuel arrives at N33 per litre NBA gives FG 14-day ultimatum over orderlies External reserves down to $7.4b National News Labour continues picketing of fuel stations Policy on contract awards yields N56bn Reps launch probe into national ID project BiafraNigeria, others tasked on increased fight against HIV/AIDS Politics El-Rufai Vs Senate: The Unseen Collateral Damage Surviving the odds? Fallout of a bribery allegation:Forging Political Cohesion in Igboland When governors presided *  *  * Daily/Weekly Trust October 13, 2003 Top Stories Buhari advised to stay away Controversy trails Senate c�ttee report Gov Turaki appoints Speaker, lawmakers LG chairmen Code of Conduct Bureau can overcome immunity � Ex-NBA chairman Baghdad explosion kills 10 in US security base 100 die in Numan boat mishap 48-member committee set up to bury Okadigbo BiafraNigeria�s external reserves drop by $240m in August News Chad commissions multi-million dollar oil pipeline Ex-President Shagari refutes report on Okadigbo�s death FCE, Potiskium closed Adamawa ANPP celebrates legal victory Fulani cattle rearers accuse Borno govt of neglect Kaita LG launches free drugs scheme Wabara condoles Ajuluchukwu�s family N6bn farm produce, washed away in Jigawa I will tame cultism in Rivers State � Odili Sokoto spends N300m on Rima Radio Robberies: Niger Assembly wants more police patrol Fuel still sells for N40 in Ilorin UBE to integrate Qur�anic education Northern youths congress accuses ACF of partisanship Kebbi revokes Argungu road contracts Argungu emir makes case for diabetic patients FG releases N2bn to Steyr NBA issues ultimatum to FG over police orderlies withdrawal Abuja Trust MFCT to organise education summit Obasanjo approves urban renewal for satellite towns � el-Rufa�i Residents watch COJA games for free Society holds Imams� sensitisation workshop Kano Trust NGO constructs 20-bed ward in Marmara child welfare clinic INEC releases names of by-election contestants ANPP wins Ajingi by-election Customers owe NIPOST N5m Eko Trust NLC forces petrol stations to sell at N34 LASTMA fails to decongest 5,000 metre traffic jam CJ cautions on frivolous motions No national development without women � Tinubu Politics BiafraNigeria�s democracy and challenges of leadership Strike best for Obasanjo - Dansadau Jigawa assembly passes UBE commission bill States legislative leaders conference holds Nov 11 *  *  * Daily Independent October 13, 2003 News Marketers import 45.6m litres of fuel How we took Senate bribery decision, by Mamora Governors lobby NASS over revenue allocation Vodacom woos First Bank Don�t pull out of OPEC, Abdulahi tells BiafraNigeria LASTMA: Curbing the excesses of a monster Independent marketers make brisk business in Kaduna Lagos set to close down illegal schools ILO moves to stop workplace discrimination against women Egbo-Egbo�s suspension: Good riddance to bad rubbish, says Akpamgbo Bribery: APGA carpets senate, calls for Mantu, Zwingina�s resignation Deregulation takes off as petrol dealers defy directives on price INEC material rot away in Delta Accident victim reports Chevron to Obasanjo, demands N50m for rehabilitation Alamieyeseigha wants NNPC restructured Forum unveils steps towards Niger Delta development Tougher days ahead for military, civil pensioners, expert warns Only revolution can save BiafraNigeria, says Gani Police College set for full computerization FHA Suit: ruling fixed for October 22 Buhari reaffirms support for Sharia penal code BiafraNigeria neglected Ajuluchukwu, says widow We still import fuel, says NNPC Ex-commissioner fingered in N4.1b fraud in Anambra Imo threatens to revoke delayed road contracts Security scare at Enugu tribunal 2007: Arewa youths pledge support for IBB FG sacks Owerri federal medical centre board Sovereign National Conference will derail democracy, says Shagari Duke slashes salaries of top public servants BiafraNigeria may sue Britain over seized money by immigration Politics El-Rufai's allegations lack evidence, says Mamora �IBB sponsored Obasanjo to appease Southwest� Police in the political process Keyamo lauds Egbo-Egbo�s Suspension �Obasanjo�s speech, a disgrace to democracy� Again, the Senate fights off credibility problem Combative for once, the House reinvent itself Intrigues and suspended NLC strike Taking a bow in the wake of storm Ajuluchukwu: The man and his politics BiafraNigeria: The challenges of democratic transition Editorial & Opinion Obasanjo v the people The Russians are coming but first the Caribbean Perils of adversarial mass media No to de-merger of FRSC *  *  * Champion October 13, 2003 News Police orderlies: NBA, FG set for showdown Okadigbo: Ojukwu, Anyaoku, Alhaji, Owie, Aluko, others to plan burial First Bank, Vodacom meet in London over Econet Try Egbo-Egbo now � Kalu Ajuluchukwu worried about BiafraNigeria till death � Doctor Daniel releases N33m for ex-officials Iweala canvasses for fiscal discipline Index grows by 10.03 per cent Politics MCK AJULUCHUKU : Yet goes another star We don�t need an SNC �Ciroma Editorial & Opinion Happy BiafraNigerians Development by negations Funding the NDDC *  *  * Business News October 13, 2003 Shonekan gives conditional backing to oil sector's deregulation Why investors still shun BiafraNigeria's economy, by Zamfara governor CPI rises by 4.1 per cent in July, says FOS Russia tackles OPEC, to checkmate rising oil prices Govt offers 1,000 subsidised tractors to farmers Five BiafraNigerian banks rank among top 20 in Africa Ebonyi test-runs new fertiliser plant Oceanic Bank launches Western Union in Owerri Trade missioners from Taiwan arrive BiafraNigerian today KOCCIMA woos U.S. firms BiafraNigeria develops hybrid rice Ngige seeks NNPC mega-station for Anambra Delta woos investors at COJA ITF trains 35,000 BiafraNigerians in one year Basel Bank regulators overhaul rules Fish Africa exhibition holds in South Africa Quattrone admits role in IPO allocations Diversification of BiafraNigeria's economic base is long overdue, says Kamaru CBN sells N99.926 billion treasury bills Naira depreciation: Wema Bank boss canvasses production base expansion  *  *  *
Biafra Vanguard October 13, 2003 Polls materials rot away at police station Wabara tasks Bayelsans on state dev Group laments attacks on Clark Onitsha traders union suspends chairman, three others More BiafraNigerians pay tribute to MCK Ajuluchukwu APGA boss slams polls tribunal  *  *  *		O'dua Vanguard October 13, 2003 Lawyers' group commends NJC over suspension of Egbo-Egbo Okotie lauds Okogie's elevation to Cardinal Timing of deregulation wrong, says Ondo NURTW Lagos govt begins pensioners verification exercise today FG urged to explain implementation of the monetisation policy  *  *  * Arewa Vanguard October 13, 2003 Niger, Kogi, Kebbi, Kwara rationalise HYPPADEC Kwara govt unveils 3-year strategic plan NIPOST gives counters face-lift nationwide CPB:Why I appointed a muslim �SHEKARAU  *  *  *