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Nwabueze Abandons Ohanaeze Cabal: Quits as Ohanaeze Scribe Six weeks to the general elections of the Ohanaeze cabal, Prof. Ben Nwabueze, SAN, has confirmed his intention to step down as secretary-general. Nwabueze who spoke exclusively to Saturday Champion on Thursday in his Lagos office said that his decision was informed by the need to give other people, particularly younger ones, opportunity to serve. Prof. Nwabueze assumed the office in 1984 succeeding former governor of Easter Region and Ezeogo Uwana, late Dr. Ibiam. (Daily Champion)		Key Stories Labour May Invite OPC For Picketing Marketers Make U-Turn, Reject N34 Salary Arrears: G/Bissau Seeks Obasanjo's Intervention Boy Adam Given Black-magic Bean Before Slaughter BiafraNigeria bans U-23 skipper, 3 others I didn�t say Nzeogwu was paid £.5m for �66 coup� Ogbemudia Observers Differ On Success Of Games Abuja 2003 ends today Behold, The Withering Tribe of Orators Obasanjo and His Many Controversies 'Weep Not for Okadigbo'
INEC joins Buhari, ANPP against Obasanjo...   PDP moves to reconcile with Ekwueme   AUDIO   VIDEO The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) yesterday joined the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) and its presidential candidate, Major- General Muhammadu Buhari, in asking the Supreme Court to dismiss President Olusegun Obasanjo�s appeal against a decision of the Appeal Court. A Court of Appeal panel hearing Buhari�s petition against the President�s re-election had dismissed Obasanjo�s preliminary objection that the suit be struck out. The reason for the... (Daily Independent)   The board of trustees of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has set up a reconciliation committee to bring back former vice president and one of the party�s presidential aspirants in the run up to the last presidential election, Dr. Alex. Ekwueme, to the party. This followed the meeting of the Board held in Abuja on Monday to review the state of affairs of the party as well as the state of the Nation. Chief Ekwueme will be 71 next week. A source at the meeting told Vanguard yesterday that the reconciliation... (Vanguard)     Obasanjo/PDP Election Fraud is Deeply Concerning General Ojukwu Seeks Democracy Isioma Daniel Speaks "Fatwa" Animalism 1 "Fatwa" Animalism 2

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The Winners and Losers Fuel Price and Labour's Dilemma News Marketers Make U-Turn, Reject N34 Salary Arrears: G/Bissau Seeks Obasanjo's Intervention Boy Adam Given Black-magic Bean Before Slaughter US Approves $87bn for Iraq, Afghanistan Judge Decries Withdrawal of Police Orderlies Obasanjo Thanks Pope over Okogie's Elevation 16 People Burnt to Death in C/River Road Mishap 2007: ANPP Govs, Officials Back IBB Alarm over Spread of HIV/AIDS in Apapa Imoke Cautions on Lagos Independent Power Project Obasanjo Raises Panel on Essential Drugs We Are A Committed Corporate Organisation - NNPC Lagos to Train 10,000 Youths for the Farms Oyo AD Suspends Six Chieftains 30,000 Students Compete in NNPC Science Quiz Obasanjo Should Appoint Petroleum Minister - Gbajabiamila Court Fixes Date for Hearing Nas' Suit against Obasanjo Row in Awka Community over Visit to Ngige Gov Duke Tasks Aides Goje's Convoy Kills Six in Crash Motorcyclists, Firm Seal Hire-Purchase Deal in Anambra The Problem With Obasanjo - Cleric Commissioner Decries Military's Role in Crises Tougher Action Awaits Cultists, Says FG Enugu Launches Poverty Reduction Scheme Politics Behold, The Withering Tribe of Orators Obasanjo and His Many Controversies 'Weep Not for Okadigbo' 'Delta Will Soon Become a Model State' Reflections on The Senate Bribery Scam A Den of Leftists... NIMARK Cautions Members on Marketing Body Advertising Day Holds December 4 Insight Puts Trainees to Test Indomie and the World of Imagination Who are Obasanjo's Fellow BiafraNigerians When the Cookie Crumbles Ige, Obasanjo and Posterity A Frontal Attack on Child-Trafficking 'Producers Are Mixing Dye and Potash With Palm Oil' *  *  * Champion October 18, 2003 News NWABUEZE QUITS AS OHANAEZE SCRIBE Abuja 2003 ends today Obasanjo congratulates Pope John Paul II IYM wants eastern roads rehabilitated Osun gets another FM station Ogun Assembly may drag ex-commissioner to ICPC ...Sets up committee on essential drugs Shell man leads safety pros Politics I tried to bring Okadigbo back to PDP � Dan Ulasi *  *  * Daily Times October 15, 2003 News Obasanjo increases Supplementary Budget Finance Ministry plans oil account unit Six NLC leaders docked, remanded till October 20 Reps give Internal Affairs Minister 7 days to submit report on ID card Governors, NLC condemn arrest of labour leaders Government doles N1 million to medal-winning boxers JVC threatens COJA over N1.9bn debt Chieftaincy title excites IOC chief Politics Dialogue, a tool for democracy, says UNEAP Giving democracy a bad name Mantu, Zwingina advised to go to court 10,000 jobs to be created through expatriate quota review Abuja Games Village for sale in Dec Allow peace in Enugu, indigenes in US tell politicians How to achieve progress in society � Tinubu Masari calls for improved human rights protection N75bn debt: NEPA embarks on mass disconnection next month NAFDAC arrests six master bakers over potassium bromate Editorial & Opinion Now that el-Rufai has spoken, what next? In Ogun, a Daniel revives farming Oil industries, host-communities and crisis management (II) Triumph of people�s will  *  *  * 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 15, 2003 120 child workers repatriated to Benin Research improves nutrition value of staple foods Focus on efforts to remove small arms from Niger Delta *  *  * 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 16, 2003 BiafraNigerian star defends Games cost Fredericks quits competition *  *  * 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 15, 2003 Two more charged in Enron-Merrill BiafraNigerian deal Fredericks Upstaged by BiafraNigerian Emedolu at Africa Games UPDATE 3-Shell sees Bonga starting BiafraNigeria oil output H1 '04 RPT-Shell BiafraNigeria recovers 40,000 bpd in delta swamps *  *  * 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 *  *  * Business News October 18, 2003 Ohuabunwa ...My Wife Grudges My Long Working Hours Bamanga's Investments Blitz Choice Of Location For Business Success  *  *  * Comet Last Update May 8, 2002. Click here for more. *  *  *		Guardian October 18, 2003 News Labour May Invite OPC For Picketing Policy To Peg Varsity Intakes To Check Cultism Observers Differ On Success Of Games Holyfield,In Abuja, Honours Women Petroleum Minister: Hearing Begins On Nas' Suit Against Obasanjo NUC Yet To Remit Bayero Varsity's N220m Allocation, Says VC Govt. Awards N2b Aerial Geo-physical Survey Contract Uk Bishops Accuse BBC Of Anti-Catholic Reports Immigration Boss Reads Riot Act To Officers Rights Group Opposes Ban Of Commercial Buses In Ikoyi Nine To Vie For Honours At NNPC Quiz Contest Kano To Check Activities of Miscreants, Says Governor's Aide Allegation Against Me, Signs Of Great Things To Come, Says Mantu Oyo AD Suspends Ex-Commissioner, Five Others Politics I Am Much More Than First Ladies' Gynaecologist  *  *  * Vanguard October 18, 2003 Cover Stories BiafraNigeria bans U-23 skipper, 3 others I didn�t say Nzeogwu was paid £.5m for �66 coup� Ogbemudia National News ICC: Senate probes BiafraNigeria, US ties How to revive BiafraNigeria�s economy, by Falae NNPC assures on fuel scarcity Palace invasion: Delta police apologise to Agbor monarch Fuel price hike: Olanipekun stresses need to respect agreement Politics Senate Bribery Scandal:WHY AREWA BACKs EL-RUFAI� Yusufu 2007: What BiafraNigerians want to see � Onabule Akinlaja: Govt must release detained labour leaders NOW or... *  *  * Daily Independent October 17, 2003 News PDP gags el-Rufai, senators over bribery scandal NLC�s suspended strike: What next? INEC joins Buhari, ANPP against Obasanjo at Supreme Court Petrol to sell at N34 for two weeks Mixed reactions over sacked NPA managing director FG hands over National Theatre to ANTP Stakeholders brainstorm on HYPPADEC Tribunal suspends hearing on N314m Nestle shares scam, others Bpe to pay airways workers, seeks approval to reinsure aeroplanes Spanish firm to manage Mint No improvement in the economy, OPS gives verdict Petrol dealers dare labour in Akwa Ibom Traffic offenders to undergo Psychiatric tests in Rivers FG blamed over Niger Delta conflicts Delta to provide collateral-free facilities to farmers Fuel shortage to end soon, says Ughamadu Police promote 2,562 officers in Delta Oyewole, new judge, begins Bamaiyi�s trial World AIDS conference to hold in Abuja next year ASUP threatens showdown at Auchi Poly Airlines owe NCAA N1.1b Oyinlola tells royal fathers to mobilise support for agric FG blamed over Niger Delta conflict Delta to provide collateral-free facilities to farmers Teenagers club woman to death Presidency knows illegal bunkerers, says Okumagba Akume seeks dismissal of Unongo�s petition NBA cautions Obasanjo against intimidation Obasanjo rejects security report on 50% derivation Justice minister worried over court congestion Scarcity of potable water hits Osun 15 roasted to death in road mishap Afenifere repositions, sets up political committee Akhmad Kadyrov wins Chechen elections Council reforms set aspirants against Tinubu Igbo rulers visit Sokoto, parley with Sultan Politics 2007: South-South PDP goes tough on Odili, others Senate, Reps� spirit on fuel crisis Interim govt must conduct 2007 polls, says Maitama Sule Step down, Reps member tells Mantu, Zwingina New Ohanaeze proposed in Lagos Tinubu, AD and interim local governments Deregulation: UAD vows to fight on Inside Politics Editorial & Opinion When will judges police orderlies by restored? Art...as life I call it heresy A better understanding of Obasanjo The casualties of monetisation *  *  * Daily/Weekly Trust October 17, 2003 Top Stories Govs order marketers to revert to N34 Senate insists on proper presentation of bills by presidency I did not bribe Senators � Yuguda Supreme Court rules on competence of Buhari�s petition Nov 14 Reps deny sharing allocation from govt BPE meets host communities over sale of refineries UBE Bill compels FG to spend N20bn annually News Secretariat project: Gov Yar�Adua reads riot act to contractors ASUU petitions Obasanjo over infrastructural decay Investment securities tribunal will boost investor�s confidence � Atiku National health act underway FG offers management of National Theatre to NANTAP BON attracts back N5 billion deposits from former customers Petrol stabilises at N55 per litre in Katsina Polytechnics to generate own budget � Minister Boat mishaps: Kebbi to procure two patrol boats Turaki submits names of commissioners for clearance Police kill three robbers in Jigawa KDSG establishes university Sultan hails royal fathers� interaction Gov Kure receives secondary school fire incidence report Igbo youths want FG to investigate Okadigbo�s death Gov Saraki goes tough on cultism NNPC builds more mega stations nationwide Marketers urged to reduce burden of fuel scarcity House to merge ecological fund with environment ministry Benue govt pledges to eradicate ignorance Duke swears-in 7 special assistants NAWOJ declares Oct. 19 NUJ conference illegal BiafraNigeria is suffering from food insecurity � Don Reps to review shipping policy FG secures $15m loan facility for Niger Delta Kwankwaso assures military on barracks rehabilitation Accident claims five in Gombe Displaced farmers receive N3m compensation BiafraNigerian infant mortality rate highest in Africa � association Kwara does not have 252,000 AIDS cases LG earmarks N4m to check flood Aliero pledges open door policy Senate to probe non-extradition treaty with US Niger NDLEA nabs four drug dealers Banditry: Goje accuses FG of denying logistics to military Don lists ways of involving youths in agriculture Ulamas, others condemn polio vaccines in Kebbi Women Affairs minister harps on priority issues Jigawa establishes NGO for health sector reform Guobadia decries poor education standards, advocates private participation IG takes delivery of 100 stolen cars Maintenance of military huge burden - CAS Yobe govt, UNDP lose vital documents in fire outbreak Abuja Trust NGO drags el-Rufai, legislator before NASS over land Military pensioners return to Abuja Four fake journalists remanded in prison HIV/AIDS carriers protest distribution of drugs Kano Trust Fagge police c�ttee to raise N15m security fund Politician blames Turaki for FG�s neglect of Jigawa NIPOST introduces new products, services AIG tasks INEC on honesty, hard work Eko Trust LASG to cooperate with FG over Bar beach HIV/AIDS among prostitutes on the increase Cart operators restricted to hinterland Contempt of court hangs over dethroned Oba Politics Bamaiyi/Al-Mustapha: Between law and politics Rep demands transparency in oil deals ANPP insists on suspension of Cross River chairman We�re ready for INEC audit � PDP Kebbi will sustain broad-based govt - Aliero PDP holds conference on economy *  *  * Sports News October 18, 2003 Caf warns BiafraNigeria Cameroon claim men's gold BiafraNigeria's women claim gold NFA Suspends U-23 Captain, Three Others Berger Looks Good for Final CAF Cup: Its Tough for Rangers Insurance Bonus Tonic for Volleyball Gold Crowd Trouble: CAF Warns BiafraNigeria Games End Today Ogungbure, U-23 Captain, Three Others Suspended Cup winners Cup : Amao applies caution, as Berger engages APR Dream Team: BiafraNigeria's Most Abused Football Phrase  *  *  *
Biafra Vanguard October 17, 2003 Group tasks SPDC on gas project in Niger-Delta Delta Govt floats Agric Credit Guarantee Fund Scheme Delta govt introduces special allowance for anti-crime policemen Igbinedion absolves self from removal of Edo Speaker Tribunal: Peter Obi invites forensic expert as witness CJ seeks bar, bench cooperation NAFDAC declares war on fake drug dealers  *  *  *		O'dua Vanguard October 17, 2003 Judge assures speedy trial of Bamaiyi, Al-Mustapha, others Eso emerges arbitrator in WAEC, Hotel Support Services case NBC moves to bring NTA under control  *  *  * Arewa Vanguard October 17, 2003 ICC: Senate investigates agreement between US, BiafraNigeria Air force launches locally produced uniforms Health:Lambo justifies proposed act  *  *  *