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BNW: BiafraNigeriaWorld News September 24, 2003
Rigged April Polls: Hausa Chief Judge Sides Buhari Rejects Obasanjo/INEC Objections Legal moves by President Olusegun Obasanjo to halt proceedings at the election tribunal hearing the petition filed against him by defeated All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANNP) presidential candidate, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (rtd), have suffered a set-back. The Supreme Court panel, headed by Chief Justice of the Federation, Muhammadu Lawal Uwais, yesterday dismissed Obasanjo's application for stay of proceeding at the election tribunal. Obasanjo, through his lawyers led by Chief Afe Babalola (SAN), had applied to the apex court praying for an order of stay of proceedings at the Justice Umaru Abdullahi-led presidential election petition tribunal pending the determination of a subsisting appeal he filed challenging the July 28 decision of the election panel not to quash Gen. Muhammadu Buhari's petition. The other application rejected yesterday by the apex court after a marathon session was a leave of the Supreme Court to enable Obasanjo file his appeal at the Supreme Court challenging the election tribunal verdict. On July 28, 2003, the election tribunal dismissed a preliminary objection by Obasanjo and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to the petition by Buhari, the presidential candidate of the All Nigeria People (Guardian)		Key Stories Rally for Buhari holds in Kano Chirac condemns unilateral force Senate Probes el-Rufai's Bribery Allegation BPE Shortlists 2 Firms to Manage Mint Speakers end confab, want council polls in December Police tackle Anambra govt over new Bakassi Boys IGE: Counsel asks court to dismiss Omisore's submission US plans to attack six Muslim countries BiafraNigeria threatens to close borders with Chad, Niger Republic BiafraNigerian jurist, seven others to try Taylor States can pay new salaries � NULGE
Rally for Buhari holds in Kano   Chirac condemns unilateral force   AUDIO   VIDEO Kano State Police Command�s attempt to stop the national rally of the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) in Kano failed yesterday as hundreds of thousands of Buhari supporters led by Kano State governor, Malam Ibrahim Shekarau thronged the Kano Pillars Stadium yesterday afternoon to celebrate their unflinching commitment and support in actualising the dream and aspirations of their presidential candidate General Muhammadu Buhari. The police, armed with teargas and armoured cars surrounded the Kano Pillars Stadium as early as seven o�clock in the... (Daily Trust)   The French president has reaffirmed the "vital importance" of the multilateral approach in world affairs. Jacques Chirac was speaking at the UN General Assembly in New York, shortly after US President George Bush. In remarks directed at the US, he said no-one could act alone in the name of all, or claim the right to use force unilaterally and pre-emptively. He said the war in Iraq, undertaken without Security Council approval, had undermined the multilateral system. (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 September 24, 2003 News Senate Probes el-Rufai's Bribery Allegation ANPP Govs Shun Buhari's Rally BPE Shortlists 2 Firms to Manage Mint Annan Slams Iraqi Invasion G/Bissau: Nominee for Interim President Rejected Obasanjo Submits N180b Supplementary Budget to N/Assembly BiafraNigeria Loses N185b to Bad Roads - Ogunlewe Speakers Want LG Polls in December S'Court Turns Down Obasanjo's Request Against Buhari Atiku Orders Probe into EPCC Police Withdraw from Anambra Security Outfit 24 Military Pensioners Slump Dead Ladoja Holds Emergency Security Meeting FG Bans Corporate Gift Items, Others Obasanjo Solidarity Forum Won't Die -Vice President Ngige: 'Presidency Won't Influence Election Tribunal' Warri: Obasanjo's Peace Move Divides Right Groups 'Taylor's War Crime Indictment Stays' Minister Pledges Better Equipment for Police Edo Outlaws External Candidates in Exams 'FG Owes NDDC N51bn' Agip Records Oil Spillage in Bayelsa Ogun, 2 Others Top Science Competition Anambra: Guobadia Blames PDP for Multiple Candidates Attah Seeks Shell's Presence in Akwa Ibom Ejigbo Air Crash: Army Chief Blames Losses on Constitution 875 Police Sergents Become Inspectors 'BiafraNigeria, Toddler Nation at 43' Dock Labour Reforms: NPA's Cooperation Sought Gov Canvasses Better Funding for Police *  *  * Vanguard September 24, 2003 Cover Stories Hold LG polls December �SPEAKERS Police tackle Anambra govt over new Bakassi Boys Kofi Annan slams US over attacks on Iraq Obasanjo orders ministries, agencies to stop calendar, diary, card printing National News IGE: Counsel asks court to dismiss Omisore's submission Reps ask Obasanjo to give Atiku orders on official residence Supreme Court halts Obasanjo's plot against Buhari Politics Danjuma's report can't solve Warri crisis Masari's leadership�ll polish National Assembly�s image � HON. GEORGE JOLAOYE For real democracy, let's hand-over power to the youth �Abuka Omobaba *  *  * Daily Times September 24, 2003 News Supreme Court dismisses Obasanjo�s applications Hold LG polls by December, Speakers insist Obasanjo presents N180bn supplementary budget to Senate Flood: NEPA must pay compensation to victims � Reps Senate raises probe into N54m bribery allegation Mint: BPE to begin talks with bidders soon Ajudua wants court to hands off trial Police declare new Anambra security outfit illegal Politics George may replace Ogbeh next as chairman Reminiscences of party politics in BiafraNigeria Editorial & Opinion The challenge of nationhood in Guinea Bissau Another coup d�etat in a former Portuguese colony Atiku Abubakar and his future Challenges for African Union (II)  *  *  * IRIN Septermber 23, 2003 Oil spill in Niger delta pollutes five villages *  *  * 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 September 24, 2003 Islam in BiafraNigeria: Simmering tensions Chirac condemns unilateral force BiafraNigeria goes surfing with wheels *  *  * CNN September 11, 2003 'We will never forget you' *  *  * Mail & Guardian August 27, 2003 Amina Lawal appears in court *  *  * Reuters September 19, 2003 BiafraNigeria signs $3.5 bln debt accord with Japan *  *  * 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. *  *  * 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  *  *  *		Guardian September 24, 2003 News Speakers end confab, want council polls in December Supreme Court rejects Obasanjo's plea on April polls Annan, Chirac condemn Bush over attack on Iraq Senate probes El-Rufai's allegation Scientists may canvass ban of human cloning next week Govt owes NDDC N51 billion, says official Experts fault implementation of Abuja master plan U.S. plans cut in jobs for foreigners, visa fee to reflect exchange rate Obasanjo sends N179.8 b supplementary budget to Senate Court wants WAEC, firm to choose arbitrators over dispute Judge rules out fresh adjournment in Wabara, ANPP suit Presidency okays Airways' liquidation Govt bans production of calendars, diaries PDP meets over convention, to reconcile Ladoja, Adedibu Carter centre treats three million elephantiasis cases in Plateau, Nasarawa NUJ wants govt to reduce cost of newsprint Expert alerts on rising maternal mortality rate Govt plans law to protect AIDS victims DPR may sanction petroleum depot operators over licence renewal Reps seek compensation for Niger flood victims Govt orders probe into economic committee's funds Consultants uncover 500 illegal structures on Lagos govt land Omisore has case to answer, Akande tells court Politics How Obasanjo's romance with the National Assembly works Senator decries bribery allegation against the Senate 'I don't have to fight complaints, mine is getting the job done' Editorial & Opinion Editorial - The WTO Summit in Cancun Opinion - The GSM boycott 'Dance with my father' The Vaswani deportation  *  *  * Champion September 24, 2003 News Speakers want LG polls in Dec Banks may take over road repairs FG bans calendars, diary contracts Guinea Bissau: Parties disown interim leader Hamani Tidjani still in Benin Republic � IGP ANPP govs shun Buhari�s rally Senate probes El-Rufai�s N54m bribe claim Ohanaeze meets on Kalu�s apology Politics Who leads AD? Five year single term not good in the long-run �Dr. Otu Editorial Lessons from Guinea-Bissau *  *  * Daily Independent September 24, 2003 News Buhari: Obasanjo loses appeal at Supreme Court N133.8b lost yearly to bad roads, says Sanusi BiafraNigerian jurist, seven others to try Taylor Regional stability and BiafraNigeria�s troubled borders Fake voters card: Police informant alleges threat to his life Imo pensioners demand release of N20m for their pay Senate finally probes El-Rufai Atiku orders probe into EPCC FG set to hand over mint to management contractors YCE invites Ladoja, Adedibu to peace meeting Port Harcourt trade fair flops again �Yoruba Oba�s dethronement� NBA decries non-reversal of orderlies withdrawal Police reject new security outfit in Anambra Better services, key to poverty alleviation, says World Bank Oil spill sacks church in Rivers Resist Tinubu�s anti-poor policies, Lagosians urged Anambra PDP denies bribing tribunal, trades allegations with CLO Works Minister chided over state of eastern roads Uniben students, authority on warpath over levy Consultants advocate duty waivers on kidney machines Labour�s CWC meets tomorrow Politics Why judges withdraw from cases, by Odeniyi Bribe scandal: El-Rufai and Senate FG told to hands off university funding Revive Direct Labour Agency, former commissioner urges Advancing the Igbo cause with Odenigbo lectures LG reform is unconstitutional, says Ogunsanwo Editorial & Opinion Commercialisation is one thing the BiafraNigeria Police does not need BiafraNigeria-Benin MOU should go beyond cross-border crimes More troops not the answer to N/Delta crisis The irony of BiafraNigeria as a giant of Africa A new revenue allocation is overdue The triumph of journalism De-merging FRSC from the police *  *  * Daily/Weekly Trust September 24, 2003 Top Stories Rally for Buhari holds in Kano US plans to attack six Muslim countries BiafraNigeria threatens to close borders with Chad, Niger Republic States can pay new salaries � NULGE Supreme Court okays hearing of Buhari�s petition JVC threatens to pull out of All Africa Games House accuses FG of negligence over floods News Speakers� confab sets December for council polls FG replaces police orderlies with vigilante � Minister Atiku appointed chairman Obasanjo solidarity forum Akwanga to graduates: Jobs not available Murtala Aliyu explains SOLGAS contract deal Cash crunch forces Jigawa to stop recurrent expenditure Senate receives N179bn 2003 supplementary budget Appeal tribunal rules today on stay of proceedings Judgement fixed for Oct 8 Committee wants police posts in campuses to curb cultism Govt work slows down in Borno Niger proposes law on girl child education No 2007 governorship race in Zamfara � ANPP chairman Don�t vie for president in 2007 - NCP advises IBB Institute holds political stakeholders forum Senate to investigate el-Rufai�s bribery allegation DFID to establish common law centres is Jigawa Farmers, middlemen turn fertiliser merchants in Nasarawa Wealthy Muslims urged to encourage Islamic activities Niger Republic condoles Gov Kure over Etsu Nupe�s death CDHR fingers Beko, Falana over attacks on secretariat Abuja Trust El-Rufai inaugurates committee on the implementation of monetisation policy Clergyman calls on government to create more employment opportunities Conductor bags one month jail term Ride to stay alive, Atiku urges okada riders Asokoro hospital, Yaba community benefit from $1m Japanese aid Channel grievances to public complaints bureau - Police commissioner COJA: How tight is the security of Abuja? Kano Trust Igbo traders, luxurious bus owners suspend night journeys Goods seizure at Kano market unfair � Comm. Capital punishment protects sanctity of life � Islamic cleric 25-year-old wins Qur'anic recitation contest John Holt appraises performance in Kano Eko Trust Accident along Shagamu � Abeokuta expressway claims 15 Collapsed fence kills four in Ikeja Security guard kills wife over adultery Lagos wages "war" on illegal billboards 17-year-old-girl asks court to dissolve parent�s marriage Politics Masari criticises multinationals on corruption Buhari�s appointment into ANPP board unnecessary - Nas I quit partisan politics, says Ekwueme Plateau speaker pledges better legislation Politicians call for conduct of LG polls LG reform necessary if�, council boss Editorial & Opinion The shrinking of Lake Chad Basin Someone is holding us down for GSM operators to ride The BiafraNigeria Police and the bail process Blame Igbo first *  *  * Sports News July 05, 2003 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  *  *  *
Biafra Vanguard September 24, 2003 Pollution: Udu communities want Shell's compensation Rights activist wants panel to probe journalists' death Ijaw women laud Bayelsa NDDC Commissioner Itsekiri leader sues for peace in Warri 19 arraigned over Asaba rampage Polls tribunal:Ulasi defends Ngige, denies Atiku's influence  *  *  *		O'dua Vanguard September 24, 2003 Aircraft pilots, engineers lament take over of jobs by expatriates IG approves promotion of 316 police officers in Ondo Ajudua asks presiding judge to withdraw from case Ondo govt needs N20m to rehabilitate lunatics  *  *  * Arewa Vanguard September 24, 2003 We'll resist Shekarau's probe panel, says Zainawa Judges in Amina's case may postpone ruling Atiku orders probe into EPCC activities Yahaya flays exclusion of health sector from NEEDS programme  *  *  *