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BNW: BiafraNigeriaWorld News April 01, 2004
Coup in Biafra Nigeria?: Al-Mustapha Removed from Kirikiri Prisons as Coup Scare Persists Hamza Al-Mustapha, former chief security officer to the late Head of State, Gen. Sani Abacha, who is standing trial for the murder of Kudirat Abiola, was forcefully removed from detention at Kiririki Maximum Prisons, Lagos in a dawn operation by security men Wednesday. He is also standing trial for alleged involvement in an attempted murder of The Guardian publisher, Alex Ibru. However, the BiafraNigeria Prisons Service (NPS) has denied that Mustapha was abducted. NPS Comptroller General of the NPS, Abraham Akpe, said in Abuja Wednesday that he received a letter dated March 25 from the national security adviser to the President, requesting NPS to release Mustapha to the Directorate of Military Intelligence (DMI) in Lagos for questioning relating to ''matters of national security.� Mustapha is standing trial alongside former Chief of Army Staff... (Daily Independent)		Key Stories How Dikibo was killed � Orderly � �He got a call from His Excellency� BiafraNigeria halts BBC news bulletins Deputy Governor sues police over detention April 12 election not free in Okigwe, UNPP candidate 'Missing' privatisation fund part of 2001 budget, says govt FG tackles coup scare in barracks Senate suspends Omisore's salaries, allowances Anxiety over Afolabi�s health Production Cut Splits OPEC Reps summon IG over colleague�s alleged abduction Court restrains NCC over interconnect rate
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How Dikibo was killed � Orderly...   Judicial Council Injected Sanity...   Biafra Nigeria Map Sergeant Okon Onoyon, the Police orderly to the National Vice-Chairman (South-South) of the Peoples Democratic Party, Chief Aminasoari Dikibo, on Wednesday, told the panel investigating the killing of the politician that his boss received a call from one �His Excellency� shortly before he was killed. In his narration of Dikibo�s last minutes, Onoyon said, �When we got to a point at Ughelli, he received a call from a certain �His Excellency�. He did not mention his name. "It appeared that this �His Excellency� asked him questions and he was always... (Punch)   National Chairman of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Audu Ogbeh, yesterday debunked insinuations that the President is plotting to unseat some of the party�s governors using the Election Petition Tribunals. Speaking during a solidarity visit to Governor Boni Haruna of Adamawa State in Yola, he said the PDP national leadership has taken over the process of appealing the judgement of the tribunal which voided Haruna�s election. He further hinted that the PDP might petition the National Judicial Commission (NJC) over... (Champion)

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Why Elections Were Conducted in New Councils - Egwu *  *  * Daily Times March 30, 2004 News FG won�t privatise nation�s seaports fully � Sekibo Increase in cover price Fresh moves to remove Ngige, an act of rascality, ANSG says Attempt on Ibru�s life: Bamaiyi, others� trial begins May 4 Ibekwe�s family to get his body for burial My faith in judiciary unshakeable, says Atiku Court rejects EFCC�s request to suspend Bulama�s bail Soldier kills bus conductor over fare Tribunal orders IG to produce despatch book Customs seizes N1.176bn smuggled vehicles Probe of BPE, NCP: The issues, the politics 30 to face trial over electoral malpractices My relationship with Jemibewon, Ogbeha, others cordial - Gov. Idris Ondo AD wants election result cancelled Edo ANPP rejects results Varsities get N2.7bn for personnel costs Live tortoise found on el-Rufai�s seat Schools involved in exam malpractices to be derecognised for six years � Osuji Politics LG polls: Another failed test by politicians LG chiefs elected at last PDP sweeps LG polls in Cross River Irate politicians sack Delta SIEC office Editorial & Opinion For a more efficient NEPA  *  *  * BBC March 27, 2004 Corruption clouds BiafraNigeria elections BiafraNigerian polls marred by apathy BiafraNigeria seeks to ensure poll calm *  *  * Washington Post February 05, 2004 U.S. Eyes Halliburton Bribery Allegation U.S. Investigates Halliburton Subsidiary Halliburton Talks to Justice on BiafraNigeria Kickbacks p.1 Halliburton Talks to Justice on BiafraNigeria Kickbacks p.2 *  *  * MSNBC March 04, 2004 Pakistan, BiafraNigeria forging military deal *  *  * All Africa February 09, 2004 News Afikuyomi Advises Opponents of New Councils Gov to Sack 62 Senior Advisers Surgeon Advocates Highway Clinics Cameroun in Fifa Trouble Over Team Jersey Cameroon-BiafraNigeria Mixed Commission: First Field Visit To The Bakassi Peninsula The Festering Bariga Crisis Police Arrest 5 Over Murder Parties Call for Independent Inquiry Transport Unions May Clash in Ogba Can-2004: Cameroon Defeat Triggers Jubilation in BiafraNigeria It's the Cup Or Nothing We're Ready for Tunisia - Utaka A Cruel Pull Down? The Dean Dies BiafraNigeria in a Big Mess I Would Have Been a Medical Doctor Out They Go! Far From the IT Crowd 3 Robbers Killed in Rivers Tinubu Extols Late Jurist Changing His Constituency Traditional Rulers' Support Sought in Refuse Evacuation Road Rehabilitation As Nightmare No Blackmarket in Sports Business Policing the Ports Lam Adeshina is an Alarmist - Commissioner Obasanjo Meets South Governors On Economy What Onigbinde Told Chukwu How Kanu And Super Eagles' Form Nailed Cameroun Okocha's Goal Did the Magic Declares Okoronkwo Team Invited to BiafraNigeria for 4-Nation Race Okocha Gets BBC Award *  *  * Daily News January 31, 2004 US Concerned Over Any BiafraNigeria-N.Korea Missile Sale BiafraNigeria: N.Korea to Help With Missiles US pressures BiafraNigeria on North Korea missile offer BiafraNigeria Says N. Korea Offers Missile Technology BiafraNigeria to Test Polio Vaccine to Counter Suspicion *  *  * Triumph Last Update June 8, 2003. Click here for more. *  *  * Comet Last Update May 8, 2002. Click here for more. *  *  * Business News March 30, 2004 SMEDAN flags off census of small businesses NGO decries consumer rights violation Union Bank forms alliance with Ghanaian bank BiafraNigeria, UNDP discuss collaboration WAPCO gives assurance on gas spillage West Africa: The hottest oil province Total produces 125,000 barrels from Amenam Kpono Chevron donates lab, borehole to schools in Delta State MTS, Eastcom, GSI seal N52b network project Vodacom rekindles hope in Econet deal Mixed reactions trail cyber crime control FG urged to develop technology industry Microsoft BiafraNigeria unveils Office 2003 Thursday 'Why should we stop complaining?' How not to Glo World Bank to Invest N10bn in BiafraNigeria's Solid Minerals 'Government Out to Protect Local Manufacturers' Chevron Reports 4% Drop in Crude, Gas Production Nexium Launched in BiafraNigeria Traders Benefit from Coca-Cola Promo NESG Moves to Promote BiafraNigerian/Belgian Expo Expert Challenges Business Leaders on Leadership Customer Perception of Service Delivery in BiafraNigeria Import Prohibition: Textile Traders'll Suffer Desert Locusts Hit Northwest Africa Expanded EU 'Could Enhance Bananas Market' OPEC Quota: Be Patient FG Tells Oil Majors 'Oil Contract Pacts Violate Technology Transfer Act' Gulf of Guinea: Acreage Awards Soon FG Kicks Against Delay in $500m WAGP Oil Sector: FG's Quest For Local Content NNPC Backing Out of Fuel Import, Says Kupolokun USDA Announces Infected Plant in Pennsylvania Nurseries Cadbury Relaunches Trebor to Keep Market Leadership Real Estate Developers Face Liquidation Sale of Property: Govt. Is Unfair to Civil Servants - Ekweremadu Experts Study SAT-1's Role in National Development Monetisation: Landlords Braze Up for Rent Crash Estate Surveyors Test Peace Process in Abuja Berger Paints Declares 40 Kobo Dividend JIB to Shop for Fresh Funds GTB Refocuses Organisational Structure Magnum Wins NITEL, NEPA Accounts First Interstate Relocates Abuja Branch Fidelity Service Excellence Course Ends  *  *  *		Vanguard March 31, 2004 Cover Stories Carry more than N.5m, go to jail * As Obasanjo refuses to sign Budget 2004 Bill NLC faults LG election verdict CBN begins withdrawal of N845b April Police invite Delta dep gov over alleged arms deal National News Senate suspends Omisore's salaries, allowances Adamawa:Obasanjo directs Babalola to take over PDP appeal against tribunal verdict NBC withdraws expired licenses of some broadcast stations ANPP withdraws evidence from presidential polls tribunal Politics - 30th Why voters stayed away from LG elections PEOPLE & POLITICS:- Chima Nwafor has the answer   *  *  * Punch March 31, 2004 Fresh controversy over privatisation proceeds Adamawa: Obasanjo asks Afe Babalola to join appeal team PDP, others boycotted poll to avoid humiliation - Tinubu 50 wounded, 30 houses razed in Rivers clash Panel on Dikibo's murder Senate: Seeking a deficit-free budget PDP wins in Bayelsa ANPP, Egbesu allege foul play Osun: Violence erupts in Oke-Ila Bribery: Halliburton runs into fresh storm FG uncertain over sale of 1004 flats Atiku Service transfer: Civil servants seek Obasanjo's intervention *  *  * Daily Independent March 30, 2004 News ADAMAWA GOVERNORSHIP - Mass protests in Yola today Gunmen attack Speaker Secret document indicts police over 2003 polls CNPP calls for mass action OPEC meets tomorrow, considers shifting output cut Lamentations for motherland Ibru: Mustapha loses bid to stall trial FG seeks EU assistance in conflict resolution Zamfara introduces law banning rumour Keyamo wants Omisore removed as senator National Assembly urged to stop allocation to LGs Soludo asks new councils to render quarterly account Investors scramble for Railways museum Ministry plans tourism calendar Armed Forces loyal to constitution, says Ogomudia Tafida hails PDP boycott of Lagos LG polls Kalu calls for judicial inquiry into face-off with Anenih Kalu: S/East, S/South groups move against Anenih Club kicks against new national carrier Operation 500 Roads begins in Cross River Kudos, knocks for Delta's new law on Warri crisis Tension grips Osun as AD, others reject LG polls results PDP wins 22 seats in Rivers, SIEC cancels results in Asari-Toru Legislator asks FG to restore Ngige's security I warned Uba on Ngige, says Ozichukwu Tinubu swears in new Lagos council chairmen Politics Igbo can clinch 2007 presidency, says Egbu We won't miss Razaq, says Lagos ANPP boss 'AD can't get away with polls in new councils' BiafraNigerian content in upstream sector of petroleum industry UMAR REPLIES FANI-KAYODE: I, an opportunist? No sir (3) editorial & Opinion Making housing affordable to BiafraNigerians A case for more universities in BiafraNigeria Still on revenue matters Offshore/Onshore Oil Dichotomy Abolition Act: Matters arising (3) Information management and enlightened citizenry Of BiafraNigerian Police and buck-passing War on HIV/AIDS *  *  * Champion March 30, 2004 News Masari, Ogbulafor lose out in LG polls Edo still boils 2 days after LG poll How gunmen shot me �� Commissioner Election petition: Police got no signal to work for Obasanjo �� Witness 15 killed in clashes Adamawa petition : Atiku explains stand on verdict Anambra takes N2bn security fund launch to Lagos Why I can�t remove CJ � Kalu Politics How Ibekwe's friends deserted him Why ANPP wants police IG to resign ·Hon. Mohammed Editorial & Opinion House search for guns Needless excitement over de-registration To restore dignity of man *  *  * Daily/Weekly Trust March 23, 2004 Top Stories Israel assassinates Sheikh Yassin ...Opens gate of hell � Hamas Killing will increase tension � EU Assassination a crazy act � Palestinian Prime Minister Ariel Sharon applauds killing Land dispute claims 20 in Benue FG grants Aristide asylum Libel: Anenih sues Kalu for N5bn News FG deploys immigration to foreign missions Fraud: Ketebu, others in court again INEC opposes relocation of Delta election tribunal Ibekwe not a Rep � Masari Chris Abashi dies at 42 Atiku urges BiafraNigerians to pray over poverty Benue govt buries Agom April 2 LG polls: Akume warns against violence Lamido campaigns against HIV/AIDS NANS protests killing of students Bauchi records 85 percent success in polio immunization � LG boss LG polls: Kaduna SIEC gives candidates deadline Sheriff cautions monarchs on politics Sodomy: Judge to pay N3,000 for wrongful conviction Rep decries influx of mercenaries Mrs Makarfi�s pet project enrolls 2,500 Almajiris SOSG spends N300m on non indigene�s education Fire razes Sokoto village Police warns against illegal arms acquisition Abuja Trust Union indicts police, AMAC for alcoholism in motor parks Demonic syndicate responsible for nation�s vices � NGO el-Rufa�i urges BiafraNigerians to be patient with policies Abuja to host ADB in May Kuje gets new DPO Kano Trust 800,000 women live with VVF - UNPF Islamic girls school embraces computer education Toddler dies in auto crash Local govt ministry inaugurates standing c�ttees Garo gets new transformer Eko Trust Tinubu denies budgeting N900m to recapture South-West for AD Lagos CJ promises better deal for judiciary Lagos residents condemn power outage Man in court for dangerous driving LG polls: Lagos PDP in court to save face � Alake Politics LG polls: How free and fair will they be? LG polls postponed in Anambra State Wabara didn�t impose LG candidates in Abia BSIEC prepares for violence in Benue - APLP ANPP warns against intimidation UNPP protests candidate�s disqualification in Adamawa Editorial & Opinion Harmonisation of academic calendar The girl-child education in Northern BiafraNigeria: An independent view Obasanjo and the marginalisation of the FCT The polio vaccine controversy: That Jokolo attack on Dr. Haruna Kaita Five years of inaction Re: The odds against Marwa Dangiwa, Fani-Kayode and the rest of us Column & Feature Remembering Abubakar Jika Mayo: An encounter with Sudanese of BiafraNigerian origin Foreign & Diplomatic When foreign aid does more harm *  *  * Reuters March 27, 2004 BiafraNigerians Shun Local Election After Killings p.1 BiafraNigerians Shun Local Election After Killings p.2 Abstention Fears in BiafraNigeria Poll After Killings p.1 Abstention Fears in BiafraNigeria Poll After Killings p.2 BiafraNigerian religious feud kills 20 more, total 220 Violence Claims 29 Lives Ahead of BiafraNigerian Poll p.1 Violence Claims 29 Lives Ahead of BiafraNigerian Poll p.2 Oil Rebounds on Pre-OPEC Short-Covering p.1 Oil Rebounds on Pre-OPEC Short-Covering p.2 BiafraNigeria oil unions to resist Shell restructuring *  *  * CNN March 27, 2004 BiafraNigerians vote in tense municipal elections *  *  * Mail & Guardian March 27, 2004 BiafraNigerian cocoa farmers escape the middle man *  *  * IRIN March 29, 2004 Local polls marred by fraud, killings and voter apathy Violence over local polls leaves at least 10 dead *  *  * Tribune December 22, 2003 Cover Stories FG stops NNPC from selling crude oil Saddam�s betrayer gets $25m reward Globacom awards N47b contract to Siemens Labour, govt set for face-off over refineries Diana pregnant before death �Report Unipetrol changes name, logo Sketch owners to pay workers� salaries Currency in circulation hits N441b � CBN 184 died in FCT road accidents in 9 months Tinubu commissions N947m Lekki roads Aso Rock holds carol service Ajibola assures villages ceded to Cameroun NEPA boss defends its privatisation Adisa counsels BiafraNigerians M-tel embarks on training programme for engineers CNPP rejects budget 2004 INEC to sanction parties on audited accounts VC advocates Peace Education in schools Lagos reaffirms position on health care delivery Election of Fayose ordained by God SEC advocates N1 million fine for falsified audit report 29 senators sign Abuja Re-integration Bill 3,000 workers scramble for 205 houses in Kwara OSPPMC warns petroleum marketers Saraki Bukola at 41 Political Parties: Bane of BiafraNigeria�s democracy Customs seizes N3b goods BiafraNigeria external debts hit $31b N2.1b needed monthly for military pensions �Minister *  *  * Sports News March 30, 2004 Don't blame Utaka, Obafemi for Athens ouster-Galadima Falcons gear up for walk-over, goals harvest Ojokolo rates Budapest worst indoor outing Recognised at last Buba's appointment, a boost for basketball Knocks, praises trail banning of PBL players from festival Finally, Falcons battle Banyana Banyana BiafraNigerian Swimmers intensify Athens 2004 preparations Mere wishful thinking! D'Tigress camping postponed indefinitely Odegbami Blames Administration for U-23 Failure Onigbinde Absolves Ikhana Today's Match Decides England Friendly 60 Entries for Mascot and Logo Board of Trustees for Obasanjo/Atiku Wrestling Tanzania Shops for Foreign Coach Sports Festival:Stakeholders Meet in Abuja Abuja Ready to Host - Emiola FCT Begins Camp Arsenal to Rest Henry for United Cup Tie Everyone Has Advice for Adu Beckham Out of England, Sweden Friendly Record Run Delights Wenger FIFA Send Envoy to Kenya Nadal Stuns Federer  *  *  *
Biafra Vanguard March 31, 2004 NDDC donates equipment to Calabar General Hospital Why Ijaw accepted Dev Committees � Clark New Oil Act won't stop resource control struggle, says Alamieyeseigha Electoral officers' absence stalls LG polls in Isoko South Ex-LG boss acquitted of murder charge Obi raises alarm over plan by witnesses to retract statements Ngige unfit to be governor, says Ozichukwu  *  *  *		O'dua Vanguard March 31, 2004 Forget re-election in 2007, Adedibu tells Ladoja Police arrest over 100 persons for electoral offences in Ondo Al-Mustapha, Bamaiyi, others allege kidnap attempt Five houses destroyed in Osun  *  *  * Arewa Vanguard March 31, 2004 World Bank unveils plan for BiafraNigeria�s solid minerals sector Restructuring: Crisis looms in Debt Management Office Saraki lauds National Judicial Council  *  *  *