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Shobowale Siamese Twins: Faithful and Favor Survive Surgery in U.S. For the Shobowales, it was a bundle of joy yesterday as news reached the country that their co-joined twin children were successfully separated on Thursday at John Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland in the United States. The Siamese twins were born to Mr Davis and Mrs. Kikelomo Shobowale on July 16, through Caesarian section at the Lagos Island Maternity Hospital Lagos. Briefing reporters yesterday at Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos State Governor Bola Ahmed Tinubu said the operation was carried out at 10.30 a.m, local time, on Thursday. Tinubu, who was earlier briefed on the cheering news by his nephew, Dr. Sikiru Tinubu, who facilitated the arrangement leading to the separation noted that the operation which lasted for an hour was undertaken by a team of two specialist surgeons. (Guardian)		Key Stories YCE differs with Afenifere over Warri kidnap saga Islam in BiafraNigeria: Simmering tensions 100 feared dead in Kebbi boat mishap U.S. reschedules BiafraNigeria's N118b debt Yahaya Abubakar Kusodu becomes 13th Etsu Nupe Liman Ciroma replaces late Etsu Nupe at LG review c�ttee FG shops for new NDDC chief executive Ige's killer may never be found, says Agunloye Toll gate likely on 3rd Mainland Bridge �FG Police strengthen security for Anambra speaker BiafraNigerian wins literature prize in the U.S
YCE/Afenifere Differ Over Warri Kidnap   Islam in BiafraNigeria: Simmering...   AUDIO   VIDEO The Yoruba Council of Elders (YCE) has differed with the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, over the latter�s comment on the alleged kidnap of six of their kinsmen by Ijaw youths in Warri. Afenifere had on Tuesday given the Delta State government and Ijaw in Warri a 48-hour ultimatum within which to effect the release... (Daily Independent)   President Obasanjo likes to refer to BiafraNigeria as a 'multi-religious' country, with a constitution that, whilst reflecting the expectations of the different faiths, remains essentially secular. There are roughly the same number of Muslims and Christians in a country of 120 million people, which means that [it] has one of the largest communities of Muslims... (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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Vanguard September 11, 2003 Cover Stories Panel asks ex-gov to refund N843m FG targets 5% GDP growth rate Oyo A-G, Akande agree to re-open Ige murder trial * Bail for Alani Omisore, 10 others suffers set back Sept 11 Attacks: Al-Jazeera TV airs Bin Laden's tape National News Flood kills eight, displaces thousands in Kano FG explains $3.5b SOLGAS contract on Ajaokuta Shell workers suspend strike, resume today Politics NCWS has empowered BiafraNigerian women - Ketebu-Nwokeafor, NCWS President Ogunlewe�s trashy talk LG Reforms : It is a ploy by the PDP to avoid defeat in election�Comrade Gbadebo, NLC Trustee The age of privatisation In Canada, the executive answers to the legislature � Senator Jaffer *  *  * Champion September 11, 2003 News Abuja court moves to jail impeachment panel Sept 11: U.S. adopts new WTC design At NES-10: 36 states bankrupt �Soludo Savannah Bank depositors to sue, CBN, NDIC Shell workers suspend strike FEC endorses Solgas�s Ajaokuta deal Steer clear of Warri, OPC warns Afenifere Police nab 4 robbery suspects Politics Anambra crisis, stakeholders weigh options Editorial & Opinion ECOWAS currency Role of government in nation building The unique UNILAG style *  *  * Daily Times September 11, 2003 News IG begs assaulted photo-journalist Obasanjo, at economic summit, assures BiafraNigerians of better deal Anambra: PDP upholds Dep Gov�s removal No going back on Ajaokuta Steel contract, says FG We are not partisan � INEC Oyo A-G, Akande sink differences over Ige PDP leaders backed Omisore for election, says George Way out of Warri crises, by OPC, others Politics Towards a more effective local govt system Editorial & Opinion Fuel price hike and policy flip-flop ASUU: Enough is enough That�s a fine one, Your Excellency! UNTH fake drugs saga: The unanswered questions  *  *  * This Day September 01, 2003 News Crimes Commission Quiz Ocean & Oil Boss, Others Bush Commends BiafraNigeria's Role in Liberia I'll Fight Corruption Till I Win - Obasanjo Demolition: FG Targets Retired Generals' Houses AGOA: BiafraNigeria to Benefit $500bn Trade Volume ADB Cancels Projects in BiafraNigeria over Corruption BiafraNigeria-Benin Border: Joint Patrol Operations Begin Withdrawal of Orderlies: Okadigbo Raises Alarm Customs Seizes 21 Containers Airline Operators Want FG to Check Capital Flight Roll Back Malaria Can't Work - Expert First Bank Approves N216m for Pensioners APGA Faults FG on Warri Crisis NEMA Distributes N120m Relief Items to 11 States Deputy Speaker Sues for Cooperation of Members Defunct Bank Staff Owed N59m Salary Education-for-all Law Under Way, Says Lawmaker Attack on Journalist: Media Reports Sensational -Tinubu Egwu Laments Disunity Among Igbo ...Group Decries Assembly's Eviction of Another Court Registrars Canvass New Salary Structure for Judiciary PDP Suspends Godwin Dabo Warri: Involve Human Element - Lai Mohammed Yobe Records 240% Increase in School Enrolment ... To Spend N4.5bn on Road Repairs Kano Procures N4bn Fertiliser Teachers told to Register with TRC Immigration Set to Check Passport Abuses Bauchi Population Growth Rate Worries NPC LG Boss Urges Factions to Embrace Peace Distressed Banks: ICAN Chief Commends Bail-out Option Ebonyi Submits Bill Against Cultism Afex Named Banker to Port Harcourt Trade Fair NITEL Urges Customers to Pay N225m Debt Group Backs Kalu for Presidency Assembly Summons Commissioner over Council Nominees States of the States Corruption: Police to Keep Movement Register Terrorism is Un-Islamic, Says Cleric Govt Voids Appointment of LG Staff Veteran Journalists Happy with Saraki House Amends Poly Law Agagu to Revitalise Civil Service 'Hashidu Disbursed PAP Loan to Partymen' 1,809 Fresh Students for ATBU Politics Lagos Set to Dissolve Councils Kwara ANPP Shops for Leaders Former Council Helmsmen in Rivers Under Probe 2007 Campaign Wrong Signal, Says PDP Chieftain 'Why We Want Fresh Elections in Enugu' Olabimtan: The Eclipse of a Political Star Kalu Decries Lack of Democratic Ethos *  *  * IRIN Septermber 07, 2003 Dozens die in cholera outbreak in northern BiafraNigeria Third U.S. warship arrives for Niger Delta duty Security pact negotiated with Niger and Chad UNFPA to spend $40 million on reproductive health Oil spill blaze in Ogoni burns farms, pollutes streams Kano state directs all school girls to wear Muslim scarf *  *  * Washington Post August 27, 2003 Biafra Nigerian stoning appeal heard *  *  * MSNBC August 27, 2003 Woman at center of international outcry over stoning appears in court *  *  * BBC September 11, 2003 Islam in BiafraNigeria: Simmering tensions Chief defends BiafraNigerian police Parents seek ban on Chinua Achebe's 'pornographic' book BiafraNigerian state woos SA farmers *  *  * CNN September 11, 2003 'We will never forget you' *  *  * Mail & Guardian August 27, 2003 Amina Lawal appears in court *  *  * Reuters September 11, 2003 BiafraNigeria and Cameroon Plan Frontier Wildlife Haven BiafraNigeria union sees Shell lockout ending Wednesday *  *  * 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 August 27, 2003 News Egunje! Why Benin refused to release stolen cars ANPP govs move against Buhari Vaswani brothers remain banned �Obasanjo Globacom rolls out GSM today Civil servants set for battle over planned fuel price hike Earth may �brush� with Mars today Anambra crisis: Court halts impeachment proceedings against dep gov Create LGs to solve Warri crisis �Ibori Oyinlola calls for prayers as Osun clocks 12 Pensioners beg FG for arrears Poultry wastes: Hidden gold in unwanted garbage Ladoja swears-in another special adviser *  *  * Comet Last Update May 8, 2002. Click here for more. *  *  *		Guardian September 11, 2003 News Economic reforms must work, Obasanjo pledges Ethnic groups hold confab on Warri crisis PDP okays Udeh's impeachment Achebe faults criticisms of classic novel BiafraNigerians want govt to appoint petroleum minister Shell workers end strike, to withdraw suits Arab TV shows Bin Laden as America marks Sept. 11 attack Belgian police officers face trial over BiafraNigerian's death Govt defends pact on Ajaokuta steel firm BiafraNigerians condemn PDP's adoption of Omisore Police liable for Anambra treason About the poll BiafraNigerians oppose asylum to Charles Taylor Citizens blame bank distress on management Constitutional roles for monarchs okay Rivers Assembly denies moves to impeach house leader Assembly won't be executive's stooge, says Wabara Council, C'Wealth align to promote non-oil export Why poverty persists in Ekiti, by Fayose Kano ex-deputy governor accuses Shekarau of ignoring capital projects Court resolves 13-year chieftaincy feud, removes ruler Bandits kidnap Imo official's daughter, demand N4m ransom Faction suspends Lagos PDP chief over leadership tussle Jokolo wants Bayero to head council reform panel The Guardian NUJ petitions Oyo police over detention of member Kwara probe panel alleges misuse of N646m Akande opposes bail bid by Alani Omisore, others Politics Anambra crisis: Matters arising as House of Assembly calls the shots Why plots to unseat Masari will not work, by Lad-Ojomo Editorial & Opinion Editorial - The proposed eco-currency zone Opinion - 1953 in world history Development lessons from Atlanta Hope and its stealers  *  *  * Daily Independent September 11, 2003 News We are sorry, IGP pleads No Yoruba held hostage, Delta Govt refutes kidnap report Fireworks over Dec. C�Wealth summit �ECOWAS should handle BiafraNigeria/Benin border crisis� Mandela pleads for Chiluba New economic policy targets long term funds As 10th commissioner takes oath of office Warri: OPC seeks negotiation on allegedly kidnapped Yoruba Delta House panel indicts Ijaw youths for kerosene scarcity UAD raises alarm over harassment of members by SSS FG spends N300b on 124 road projects, says Obasanjo Ibori urges FG to maintain its road in Delta FG approves N17 per litre of fuel for textile industry Ajaokuta: FG explains $3.6b SOLGAS contract Religion and intercultural dialogue panel inaugurated Wabara praises Senate for good job in 100 days Customs chiefs promise war against criminals Your visit gladdens our heart, Akinleye�s family tells the police NAFDAC shuts cosmetic factories in FESTAC NITDA takes mobile internet to villages Let me attend your confab, Works Minister tells eastern speakers �Human traffickers will be brought to book� Omisore: Prosecution to reopen case, defence says no NEPA: Oil communities in Delta disagree on payment of bills USAID donates N1.52b instructional materials for BiafraNigerian schools Udeh�s impeachment, not impressionable, says Ngige Kwara SPEB: Lawal asked to refund N.8b National export strategy for small, medium-scale businesses underway Elections tribunal described as worst ever Election sponsorships not cause of banks� crisis, says WAIFEM boss Courts to fix hearing dates for lawyers Port Harcourt: Inadequate international airlines hinder oil, gas operations Farming: Ogun earmarks 500,000 hectares to Israeli investors Judicial Council puts Egbo-Egbo on the spot FG defends N1,500 fee for staff promotion Taming NUPENG�s incessant strikes 34,660 aircraft ply Port Harcourt Airport in seven months Group advocates end to stoning as punishment Politics Udeh's removal is in order, says Sagay ICPC and the probe of governors ANPP opposes dissolution of Abuja councils Dawodu replies INEC Why Taylor was granted asylum, by don Ngige affair and the sacred cows Oyo AD peace meeting deadlocked Impeached Udeh suffers double jeopardy Revisiting the language of the BiafraNigerian Constitution �AD, Afenifere members in despair� Editorial & Opinion Stiff penalty will deter owners, approvers of substandard buildings Roadmap to peace in Warri must be given a chance to succeed Govt should stop COJA�s printing contract Johnny, you better be good Governors� lip service to BiafraNigeria�s oneness The testimonies Amina Lawal and Sharia in the North *  *  * Daily/Weekly Trust September 11, 2003 Top Stories September 11: Al-Jazeera airs �bin Laden video� FEC defies NASS on SOLGAS Reps c�ttee finds no evidence against polio vaccine NASS leadership refuses to hear protests for LG polls Arafat�s life said to be under threat Atiku quit notice ridiculous � aide I�m not Obasanjo�s stooge, says Wabara Production in BiafraNigeria has improved � Obasanjo FG to invest in Niger Republic�s electricity company News Succession controversy trails Etsu Nupe�s death Monetisation to check excesses of public officers � Rep Floods claim 100 lives in Bauchi Expect better services from INEC � Guobadia Three suspected looters arrested in flooded Kaduna neighbourhood 22 die in Kebbi boat mishap Governors hold secret talks with Wabara Probe committee tasks Mohammed Lawal over N242m missing SPEB funds Bauchi auto crash: Eight bodies yet to be identified Human trafficking: Sokoto parades 28 BiafraNigerian deportees Liberia erupts again Absence of edict stalls health delivery � Rep Mopa community honours Atiku Abubakar, Ibro others Surveyors elect new officers Gombe to provide N1.08b for retired perm secs� benefits Community petitions Bauchi govt over schools �sends relief materials to victims Kaduna floods: Makarfi calls for assistance Ahmed Sani welcomes advice on Sharia LG earmarks N250m for cocoa production Police brutality: Cleric calls for arrest of commissioners Sokoto govt denies suspension of polio vaccines exercise 2 commissioner nominees fail screening in Kaduna I took bribe without knowing � Ex-Chief Judge Polio: 1.2 m children to be immunised in Niger Akume tasks journalists on transformation of Benue CDS inaugurates armed forces COJA support project task force Ebira elite rise against high level exam malpractices Abuja Trust AMAC staff enjoined to uphold Official Secrets Act Demolition: Notices were served � Director Armed robbers raid Karmo village Security guard bags 30-day prison term Kano Trust Vox Pop on Shekarau�s 100 days Eko Trust Yorubas not killed, kidnapped in Warri � Tinubu Assembly to increase salaries for LG scribes Abolition of death penalty targets Ige�s killers � NGO Cult students to face capital punishment Politics 2007: The uproar on IBB, Atiku Ex-deputy speaker tasks leaders on AU South-east speakers meet over political crisis NOA plans for 2007 elections Group lauds Makarfi over appointment of ANPP members Impeachment, threat to democracy � Udeh�s lawyer Emir tasks leaders on corruption New INEC commissioners assume duties Sept. 22 Abia legislators approve 15 commissioners PAC denounces consensus forum *  *  * 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  *  *  * Sports News July 05, 2003 Marc Vivien-Foe... HeartAttack! Tomorrow's Stars Killing the Premier League Who Is Scared of Enyimba? 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Biafra Vanguard September 11, 2003 Dialogue is solution to arms build-up in N-Delta �CP Group launches campaign on arms mop up in N-Delta Community, UNIBEN disagree over land ownership Imo govt plans re-introduction of sanitary inspectors Udeh's impeachment unjust, says Abayomi Nwachukwu counsels Tinubu on LG committees  *  *  *		O'dua Vanguard September 11, 2003 Maritime workers ask FG to close down private jetties Labour minister advised to halt payment of N250m to RTEAN faction Coalition of Ethnic Nationalities cautions FG against use of military in Warri crisis IG apologises to brutalised journalist  *  *  * Arewa Vanguard September 11, 2003 Ajene advises BiafraNigerians to go back to agriculture NEPC negotiates export strategy with Commonwealth Secretariat Crisis looms in Bida over successor to Ndayako  *  *  *
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