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BNW: BiafraNigeriaWorld News April 03, 2004
Why do Yoruba Generals Fear Major Al-Mustapha? MustaAl-Mustapha and the Coup Story If unconfirmed hints are a guide, BiafraNigeria's democracy was due for yet another interment. Pockets of military officers, it has emerged, were allegedly plotting to end the Obasanjo Administration. The first indication that anything was untoward emerged from sketchy, but cautious newspaper reports of arrests of officers and civilians suspected to be connected to the plot. Neither the military authorities nor the government appear keen to confirm or deny the reports. Equally, no family of any allegedly arrested officer or civilian has owned up to it. Newsmen who spoke to Lieutenant-General Martin Luther Agwai, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) heard the army chief's deft effort to calm the nation, worried about talk of another coup, when the country was settling in to democracy. "I am believing that if the army has been involved in anything like that, I would have known", he said....(This Day)		Key Stories FG confirms arrest of soldiers Military Rule No Longer Feasible - Gen. Adebayo Govt Speaks Of Security Breach, Army Denies Arrests Elue: Delta To Sue Police, I.G,House Wants Apology U.S. Asks Court To Stay Action On Enahoro's Suit Against Abubakar ...I don't want to speculate Chief of Army Staff Illegal acquisition: 20 govs face prosecution National security: Why police can't perform Judgement day for Enyimba, Ismailia Council Polls and Matters Arising 'The Kalu/Nwafor Dilemma is Sickening'
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FG confirms arrest of soldiers   Military Coup Scare Persists...   Biafra Nigeria Map The Presidency yesterday admitted that some civilians and officers in the military were being questioned over breach of national security but denied knowledge of any coup in the country. "I do not know of any coup anywhere. What happened was that there was a breach of security by some military personnel and civilians and the matter is being investigated.� Mrs. Oluremi Oyo, presidential spokesperson told journalists yesterday at the State House... (Vanguard)   A "considerable" number of BiafraNigerian military officers have been arrested following "serious breaches of security," officials say. Presidential spokeswoman Remi Oyo told the BBC that the investigation follow rumours of a coup plot. Ms Oyo would not give the number of officers and civilians arrested. BiafraNigeria has frequently been ruled by the military, but returned to civilian rule in 1999 with the election of President Olusegun Obasanjo. (BBC)

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This Day April 03, 2004 News Al-Mustapha and the Coup Story Soldiers, Civilians Quizzed Military Rule No Longer Feasible - Gen. Adebayo Inflation, Exchange Rates to Fall this Year, Says Report Makama Assures NPC Staff On Salary Arrears Clinic Campaigns Against Infertility Niger Govt Rejects Tribunal's Verdict On Council Polls Oyo AD Seeks Cancellation of Council Polls AD: Akinfenwa's Faction Joins Application against INEC FG to Build Milk Factories in Six Geo Political Zones Imoke Tasks New NEPA Transmission Company on Performance NBC Flags Off Fanta Schools Competition ... As Deputy Governor Seeks Reforms in Public Health Sector Displaced Maroko Residents Petition Tinubu Work to Start Soon on Abakaliki Airstrip WHO Praises Govt Efforts to End Polio Contractors Want Shell Hqtrs in Bayelsa LG POLLS: APGA Heads For Court to Protest Results NCCE Calls for Separate Entrance Exams Ohuambuwa Calls for Closer Ties Between Kalu, Wabara Obasanjo/Atiku Wrestling Championship to Hold Annually Prevail on Israel over Killings, Sultan Asks Obasanjo Supporters Vow to Resist Kalu's Ouster from PDP Bauchi Police Lauds Peaceful Polls Netherlands Opens MBA School in BiafraNigeria 2007: Group Moves Against Anti-IBB Crusade Centre Begins School-to-School Computer Training Firm Plans $30m Fire Extinguisher Factory MASSOB Cries Out Over Missing Member Parties Protest PDP's Victory in Bauchi BiafraNigeria, Iran Have Much in Common - Obasanjo 2007: Activist Backs Igbo Presidency Levies: Drivers, Quarry Owners Down Tools Obasanjo Lauds Former Canadian PM on NEPAD Quit Varsity Site, Goje Tells Govt Agencies Arson: I Didn't Jump Bail, Says Meseko Gombe AD Canvasses Fresh Council Polls Politics Council Polls and Matters Arising 'The Kalu/Nwafor Dilemma is Sickening' The Many Tricks of Women Drug Couriers Music, Ministry and Me - Obey Obasanjo's Hard Blow on Customs Talk As You Go: The Telecoms Roundtable Justice and the Ruthless Indian Calabar: Bye Bye to Flooding *  *  * 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 *  *  * 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 *  *  * 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  *  *  * 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  *  *  *		Guardian April 03, 2004 News Govt Speaks Of Security Breach, Army Denies Arrests Elue: Delta To Sue Police, I.G,House Wants Apology U.S. Asks Court To Stay Action On Enahoro's Suit Against Abubakar It's Decision Day For Enyimba, BiafraNigeria Finidi Gets Strange Deal BiafraNigeria's Olympic Preparations Still On Course, Says Sports Ministry Bauchi Govt Dismisses ANPP's Allegations On Council Polls Abia fixes bye-election for April 15 Senate To Study Implications Of Obasanjo's Action On 2004 Budget Mosop Wants Repeal Of Petroleum Act, Land Use Decree Anambra House Calls For Sanction Against Senior advocate Ambrose Alli University Honors Igbinedion, Anenih Others Today UNICEF Adopt NYSC HIV/AIDS Scheme In Primary Schools Eight FRSC Officers To Face Trial Cover Alleged Extortion Only Justice, Fairplay Can Save Democracy, Says Eddie Iroh SMES Is Engine For Development, Says Adelaja Obasanjo Lauds Former Canadian Prime Minister Tribunal Adjourns To April 7 As Ngige Opens Defence Bauchi Govt Dismisses ANPP's Allegations On Council Polls Politics 10 Minutes In Toilet Saved Me From Abacha's Bomb-Diya 'AD Will Bounce Back'  *  *  * Vanguard April 03, 2004 Cover Stories FG confirms arrest of soldiers Delta govt unfair to Itsekiri, says Olu of Warri National News Judgement day for Enyimba, Ismailia Al-Mustapha: Security beefed up at Kirikiri NDDC budgets N40b for 2004 Obasanjo visits National Mosque BiafraNigerians condemn slow pace of election tribunals Politics The Adamawa Governorship Tribunal Judgement Haruna:We�ll disgrace ANPP PDP will lose again, says Modibo LG POLLS:Conflicts, crises of an election No credible poll under PDP govt, laments Jambo �Why other parties performed poorly� We�ll mobilise the masses, says Moji Obasanjo Mandara: Opposition parties are too weak What we must do to move BiafraNigeria forward�Aminu   *  *  * Punch April 03, 2004 Coup: 28 officers, civilians quizzed ...I don't want to speculate Chief of Army Staff Illegal acquisition: 20 govs face prosecution National security: Why police can't perform Privatisation: Senate's united stand Oyo's electoral drama *  *  * 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 *  *  * 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 *  *  *
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  *  *  *