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BNW: BiafraNigeriaWorld News October 25, 2003
Wooing Biafra Nigeria's Beautiful Bride: PDP Begs Ekwueme To further close its fractured ranks towards the forthcoming national convention, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is holding out the olive branch to Second Republic Vice-President, Dr. Alex Ekwueme. A high-powered national delegation has been dispatched to meet with the former Vice-President today on the possibility of mending fence with President Olusegun Obasanjo with whom he became enstranged on the heels of the party's presidential primaries in January, this year. Beside reconciling both of them, the national delegation which is being led by the pioneer chairman of the party and Second Republic governor of Plateau State, Dr Solomon Lar, has been mandated to convince Ekwueme to return to "the PDP family on any reasonable terms." (This Day)		Key Stories Fraudsters Go Under As Commission Tightens Noose Cardinal Okogie returns today amid cheers LG polls: To be or not to be? Fuel Crisis: WHY GOVERNORS WILL ALWAYS BACK LABOUR � By Igbinedion War over new fuel price: NLC will fight to the end � Oshiomhole Lagos Airport Fire: NEPA Absolves Self N2.4bn Loan Scam: Crime Commission Nabs Company Chief NEPA, FAAN at war Ama plant, investors� delight-Obasanjo NLC rejects Obasanjo�s pension bill FG owes CBN N596bn in domestic debts
'How Anambra Guber Results Were Forged'   Obasanjo, Ogbeh clash over 2007   AUDIO   VIDEO In continuation of his evidence, forensic expert Edward Kolawale, a Deputy Superintendent of Police, yesterday relayed his observations in the forms EC8A (1) and EC8B (1) (result sheets) INEC tendered for Anambra State in respect of the April 19 gubernatorial elections in which Dr. Chris Ngige became governor. Kolawale told the tribunal how he used a video spectral comparator (VSC) to analyse certified true... (This Day)   The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Audu Ogbeh, yesterday threatened to resign from the party�s chair at the 18th meeting of the National Executive Committee of the party in Abuja. His threat came following a row sparked by an interview granted the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) by Alhaji Muhammadu Umaru Marafa, the party�s chairman in Nassarawa State. Alhaji Marafa had told the BBC in the interview that... (Daily Independent)     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 25, 2003 Cover War per Second! 'Operators Should Use Carrots, Not Sticks' 'MTN's Decision Based on Popular Demand' 'OK, Let's Talk about Bola Ige...' AAPN Raises Hope on Debt MTN Fights Competition With Per Second Billing Mantu: Saint or Sinner? 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'El-Rufai Deserves Support, Not Condemnation' *  *  * Daily Times October 22, 2003 News Attempt on Ibru�s life: You can�t try us, accused tells new judge 5,000 rendered homeless as Lagos Govt rolls out bulldozers National ID card project: Reps to sign warrant of summons on Ayu All Africa Games fall out: Render full account now, Obasanjo orders Adamu CBN appoints FBN, UBN, UBA as clearing agents Theft: Sharia court orders amputation of two men�s hands NNPC jerks up depot prices to N33.50k Pope installs Okogie, 29 others as cardinals FG to overhaul public service soon Politics Is Mantu afraid of the court? NPA officials hail Sarumi�s appointment Police, OPC arrest 11 robbery suspects Technicians wants technology villages in all states Two fake NEPA pensioners held Editorial & Opinion Federal Government, inflated contracts and due process Balogun�s proactive response to police problems Pension Fund Reform: Issues at stake (II)  *  *  * Tribune October 23, 2003 News Kid robbers storm bank 100 killed in fresh Warri crisis Govs warn Obasanjo 4 released labour leaders hospitalised Gemade, Nwachukwu return to PDP NNPC now sells petrol at N39.50 Court registrar dismissed for demanding egunje FG to sell 600 COJA houses Ngige not in hurry to pick deputy� Aide Borno speaker, deputy impeached BiafraNigeria has wasted $300b oil revenue �Ex-NNPC chief European Commission approves N55m grant for BiafraNigeria/Cameroun Mixed Commission NEPA suffers system collapse Lagos demolishes illegal structures Rotary pledges to eradicate polio by 2005 Police promotion now on merit �Okeke Banks pick 3 representatives for inter-bank Fayose replies Adebayo�s aide Competition changes gear Senate lauds Power Reform Act *  *  * IRIN October 24, 2003 Zamfara State suspends polio immunisation *  *  * Washington Post October 25, 2003 BiafraNigerian Muslims Skeptical of Polio Plan *  *  * MSNBC October 24, 2003 Polio immunization campaign in BiafraNigeria hindered by suspicions among Muslim fundamentalists BiafraNigerians say prefer autonomy to joining Cameroon *  *  * BBC October 23, 2003 Polio 'firewall' around 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 22, 2003 ChevronTexaco has offshore BiafraNigeria oil find *  *  * All Africa October 23, 2003 Vodacom Faces New Obstacle to BiafraNigeria Venture Obasanjo is the Saboteur David And Goliath Battle Looms in BiafraNigeria The Drum of Ages Still in Contention One Against the Workers A Strike Averted June 12, the North & the Rest of Us NNPC, PPPRA Have Failed BiafraNigerians As Dirty As They Come The Whistle Blower A Booby Prize: Profile of BiafraNigeria As a Corrupt Nation *  *  * 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 25, 2003 'We Have No Respect For Old Age' My Father's Death Denied Me Education... Developing Management Skills II  *  *  * Sports News October 25, 2003 Fallout of 8th All Africa Games: Athletes Yet To Receive Medals As Donald Duke Decries Facilities At Calabar Centre Sharks Battle Lobi Stars Today FA Cup Past Winners IAAF To Build School In BiafraNigeria  *  *  * Comet Last Update May 8, 2002. Click here for more. *  *  *		Guardian October 25, 2003 News Fraudsters Go Under As Commission Tightens Noose Obasanjo, In Enugu, Pledges More Jobs Ibru, Others Honoured At Publishers' Outing Emotions, As Concorde Ends 27-Year Run FRESH Crisis Looms In Varsities', Warns ASUU Abia To Compile Tourist Centres Journalist Alleges Death Threat By Anambra Officials, Senator Anambra Community Protests Nnamani's Arrest Order On Monarch Why AD Lost At Polls, By Chieftain Diana:Paparazzi Face Trial For Photos 'Sooner Than Later, GSM Services Will Become Better' Politics He's Old In The Profession, But Still Cries At The Loss Of A Patient  *  *  * Vanguard October 25, 2003 Cover Stories Cardinal Okogie returns today amid cheers LG polls: To be or not to be? Fuel Crisis: WHY GOVERNORS WILL ALWAYS BACK LABOUR � By Igbinedion War over new fuel price: NLC will fight to the end � Oshiomhole Father of Detained Triplets Opens Up: I wept when my wife left the kids in search of money with me Detained triplets:Their rough journey to freedom Igwesi: Council reforms okay but... Why the Poll Must Hold � Fari Falana: Govt must retrace its steps It�s a criminal connivance, says Agbaje Legislature should insist on LG polls � Odu Let�s wait for LG reforms first � Suleiman National News Airport Fire: Pain, anguish for air passengers Liberia rebels demand resignation of new leader Concorde plane makes historic last flight Italy grinds to halt, as millions strike over pension reform Why BiafraNigeria performs poorly in foreign trade Lagos appoints new LG chairmen Afribank privatisation: 11 institutions get BPE nod City bus system to enhance mass transit Lagos �Tinubu 5 feared dead as Police commuter clash *  *  * Champion October 25, 2003 Cover NLC: Fighting a lost battle News NEPA, FAAN at war Ama plant, investors� delight-Obasanjo NLC rejects Obasanjo�s pension bill FG owes CBN N596bn in domestic debts Northern speakers lament delay in council polls Aviation ministry owes N12.4 billion FG�s monetisation policy kicks off, November Obasanjo insists on reforms, Ogbeh warns on unemployment Politics Strengthening oversight by legislators *  *  * Daily Independent October 24, 2003 News Fire guts Murtala Muhammed Airport The fuel subsidy bogey North opposes review of revenue formula Warri: Danjuma panel wants more councils Privatisation: NEPA inaugurates pre-transition committees Ibori condemns US decertification of BiafraNigeria NASS orders probe into poor handling of FG roads nationwide 'Presidential race open to all' BPE gives nod to 11 to acquire Afribank's shares Allowances: Rep maintains allegation against Masari Abuja master plan outdated, says FCT director Group wants communities involved in NEPA sale CHOGM: Contractors get deadline Fuel price: NLC absolves marketers of blame 10,000 live with HIV/AIDS in Cross River Security taskforce, police debunk report of casualty figures in Delta clash Bribery scandal rocks Cross River Assembly Five NIPOST staff sacked for pilfering mails Delta to reacitvate two moribund firms Enugu traditional ruler chides Nnamani Tight security as N70 billion brewery opens in Enugu Governor lists potential of hospitality industry Fake estate agents defraud Anambra traders Akande unfit for AD chair, says Adekojo 850 new buses now ply Ikoyi, Victoria Island Polio: 10m children immunised in Lagos Alayande condemns money politics Lagos PFN threatens to pull out of CAN OPD sponsors blind student to the Law School Accord Lagos special status, lawmakers urge FG Three killed in Ado Ekiti as robbers raid bank ICAN moves against new associations ASUU accuses Obasanjo of planning autocracy for varsities ACF moves to halt popularity drift Kaduna holds science and technology fair Obasanjo hinges reforms on first term GSM operators agree on per-second billing Again, Muslim leaders differ as Ramadan begins Politics 2007: Ogoni, Kalabari move against Rivers Speaker, others Lagos Speaker seeks more public involvement in governance The press in the new democracy Ibori gives panacea for enduring democratic process New Ohanaeze proposed in Lagos Southwest assured of dividends of democracy NCP faults INEC's handling of Lagos Assembly by-election Delta Employment Bill passed for second reading Osun AD polarised over chairmanship slot Senate to hold public hearing on vandalisation of NEPA cables Atiku begged for el-Rufai's clearance, says Mantu Editorial & Opinion Our rising external debts Judgement day is here Still, who killed Dele Giwa? Gay clerics: Will the centre hold? Mental poorness, root of poverty *  *  * Daily/Weekly Trust October 24, 2003 Top Stories Fire disrupts flights at Lagos airport Kano records highest number of polio cases NLC threatens nationwide strike Econet sues Vodacom over $150m shares Economic reforms necessary pills for growth - Obasanjo Group questions suspension of Egbo-Egbo News BPE shortlists 11 firms for Afribank shares Reps recommend pay for striking ASUU lecturers Sodomy: Convict appeals against death sentence Collapsed NEPA cable threatens Adamawa communities Bribery scandal rocks Cross River Assembly Fraud: Benue assembly reads riot act to LGs LG creation: CRSG gives conditions Legislator endorses December for LG polls Robbers kill immigration officer Hajj operation: Kano govt seeks Saudi support Shares: SEC orders refund of investors� monies Reps suspend sitting for PDP summit BiafraNigeria will free from dependence on oil � Ekaette Parents, undergraduates protest strike by lecturers Textile coy workers on compulsory leave Sokoto River basin is broke � MD Police arrest 4 robbery suspects World Bank donates N10 million to WOTCLEF FG urged to revies National Housing Council Minister worries over spread of HIV/AIDS Delta Assembly debates bill employment Mrs Kure pledges support for girl-child education Clergyman sues for peace Katsina Assembly separates TV, radio Mgt Benue NULGE decries deduction of funds Atiku, cotton farmers launch Afcott revival Benue organises refresher course for teachers Strike: Gani commends Oshiomhole Students protest over marginalisation Graham-Douglas urges BiafraNigerians to be patient Why Makarfi established state Varsity � aide Rainstorm: NEPA counts losses A/Ibom govt sacks 100 teachers with forged certificates Rotary Club donates N1.3m equipment to UNIJOS ID card scheme on course � Ayu Kaduna govt to re-open 2 flour mills, 1 ginger coy Northern speakers call for LG polls Police kill 3 bandits in gun battle Speaker warns against frequent impeachment FG urged to set up cartography centre in Abuja School dismisses 6 students for holding party Customs moves to track down smugglers Deputy gov. explains friction with governors Abuja Trust FCT minister tasks transport unions on motor parks HIV/AIDS war rages on in FCT Traders count gains of COJA games Technicians implore FG to establish technology village Woman beaten to coma for not joining association NURTW plans to increase interstate fares Kano Trust NITEL GSM recharge card cost N1,110 in Kano Shekarau urges BUK to assist KUT Tarauni flood victims receive N10m relief materials Islamic Life insurance scheme launched Eko Trust Assembly to investigate killing of 8 year old boy Govt grants N.3m scholarship to blind law graduate LASG to grant trade fair exhibitors subsidy Belgium week holds in Lagos Column & Opinion San Kano at two score II Senate bribery scandal: Beyond the mass hysteria Ramadan: Remembering our duties *  *  *
Biafra Vanguard October 24, 2003 Oba Erediauwa laments state of Lagos-Benin road Ibori urges FG to attend to East-West road Itsekiri Group wants 24-hr patrol of Warri waterways Sacked Corporal: Court threatens to jail IG, Commissioner Lagwa crisis: Panel receives 46 written memoranda Anambra to get deputy gov soon, says Ngige's aide Nnamani wants BiafraNigerians to invest in tourism  *  *  *		O'dua Vanguard October 24, 2003 Independent/major marketers ask FG to re-activate petroleum Ore depot Lagos govt establishes Corrective Surgery Unit for children affected by polio  *  *  * Arewa Vanguard October 24, 2003 Globacom: MTN denies allegations of sabotage AIDS:Obasanjo to launch new initiative next week BPE shortlists 11 applicants for Afribank shares  *  *  *