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BNW: BiafraNigeriaWorld News April 09, 2004
I saw James Ibori Plead Guilty: Ibori was convicted, says witness The move to remove the Delta State Governor, Chief James Ibori from office, gathered momentum yesterday with one Mr. Rasheed Shekoni claiming that he was physically present when a Bwari Upper Area Court convicted the governor in 1995. In a sworn affidavit made available to journalists in Abuja, Mr. Shekoni claimed that "the case was mentioned and James Onanefe Ibori pleaded guilty to the charge and he was summarily tried, convicted, and sentenced to N1,000 fine which he paid immediately. He said in a 21-paragraph affidavit that he had been an employee of SPIBAT Nigeria Limited as at 1995, as a supervisor when the company was constructing Usman Dam, near Bwari and "James Onanefe Ibori was working with the company as a sub-contractor." (Champion)		Key Stories Shell scales down operations in BiafraNigeria Court orders FG to produce Mustapha Ngige Vs. FG: S'Court Adjourns to July 8 Supreme Court rules on Ojukwu's suit against President Obasanjo July 2 Govt agency disowns 20k rise in fuel prices ... Defence chiefs meet over security breach Dikibo: Two suspects escape from detention � Three police guards detained, quizzed Police set to prosecute Oyaje Buhari in US, vows to continue legal battle Why we increased 2004 Budget � Senate FCT Minister, El-Rufai, hale, hearty, by aides
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BiafraNigeria seeks shift in handover of...   Obasanjo Will Stab You: Wada Nas Warns...   Biafra Nigeria Map Cash call reduction for joint venture (JV) operations in this year�s budget appears to have scuttled the country�s aspirations in the oil and gas sector. JV partners with the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) � Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC); Mobil Producing Nigeria, a subsidiary of ExxonMobil; Chevron Texaco Nigeria; TotalFinaElf Nigeria; Nigerian Agip Oil Company and Pan Ocean Oil Corporation Nigeria ... (Daily Independent)   Former Political Adviser to the late General Sani Abacha and National Chairman of the Peoples Salvation Party (PSP), Alhaji Wada Nas has again warned Vice-President Atiku Abubakar to beware of President Olusegun Obasanjo, saying Atiku stands the risk of losing his home state to the All BiafraNigeria People�s Party (ANPP). Nas also said neither the Vice-President nor the former military president, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida will (Sun)

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This Day April 08, 2004 News SSS Warns Against Mass Action Al-Mustapha Sues DMI for N100m Fresh US Bombardment Resumes in Iraq LG Polls: PDP Voids Election of Own Candidates Protest as Shell Moves to Scrap 3 Directorates 'No Plan to Extend Obasanjo's Tenure' Ambassadorial Nominees Divide Senate Ekiti Invasion: Bode George Misled Obasanjo, Says Lagos Govt Pan Ocean: Foreign Shareholders Seek Protection FEC Approves N500m Contracts for Erosion Control I'm Ready to be Paid in Naira -Adeniji NSITF Sets May Deadline For Computerization Anti-Corruption Crusade, a Charade Group Wants PDP to Dissolve Delta Exco $242m Scam: No Case Against Anajemba, Lawyer Tells Court Women Leader Canvasses Support for Haruna MASSOB Takes Case to United Nations I'll Abide By S/Court Ruling, Says Buhari Abana Vs Obi: Judgment Reserved Kogi Crisis: Widow Petitions NJC Govt Debunks Allegations Apologise or Keep off, Group Warns Fayose Tinubu Introduces Road Safety in School Curriculum Land Use Act for Review More Minerals Discovered in Ogun, Says Gov 'Police Commission Balances Gender in Recruitment' NCC Opens Telecoms Institute NDDC Boosts Bayelsa IPP Abia Inaugurates Election Tribunals 'Gombe Council Polls Free and Fair' 2007: PDP Boss Supports Igbo Presidency Causes of Maternal Mortality Identified Judicial Panel Summons Lawal over SPEB Funds LG Creation: CDHR Backs Lagos Purported Hired Killer A Liar - Police ANPP, UNPP Accused of Mayhem in Benue Charly Boy Cautions Politicians Xtians Urged to Support Govt Azare Water Project for Completion Soon State of the States Co-op Group Cries Out over Demolition of Piggery Pens Igbinedion Made LG Polls Successful - EDSIEC NAFDAC Destroys N120.5m Food, Drugs FG to Establish 7,740 Projects in LGs IPM Defends Civil Service Reforms NDLEA Arrests 40 Drug Suspects FRSC Launches Operation Braze-Up NUJ Decries Upsurge in Crime Rate Speaker Lauds Parliamentary System of Government House Members Oppose Option A4 in Jigawa Politics PDP Stalwart Wants LGs De-listed From Constitution Edo SIEC Attributes Polls Success to Governor Igbinedion Bags Award INEC to Computerize Operation Legalize Arms, Lawmaker Urges CNPP Decries Burning of Palace I'm PDP Member, Says Chairmanship Candidate Budget 2004: When'll the Truce Be? *  *  * Daily Times April 07, 2004 News 10 FCT directors to face Financial Crimes Commission Akunyili accuses pharmacists of aiding, abetting drug fakery 2004 Budget: Reps threaten to sue Obasanjo Anti-corruption group storms Lagos Assembly, wants Whistle Blowers Bill passed FG moves to end maltreatment of BiafraNigerians in Cameroun Army to build houses for retirees Cash-crunch hampers WAI�s performance FG directs parastatals to observe due diligence Institute plans sanitisation of nation�s security system Ex-Steel Minister, Paul Unongo, arrested over security breach Intelligence agents foil attempt to bomb Britain Killing of 30 persons in Taraba The Nation Two docked over alleged arms possession, distribution Marketers agree to remit N198m fuel tax to govt Ladoja petitions IG over detained labour leaders Editorial & Opinion Banned items and exchange rate The travails of travelling on BiafraNigerian roads (I) Another look at poverty alleviation On the master strategist  *  *  * BBC March 27, 2004 Corruption clouds BiafraNigeria elections BiafraNigerian polls marred by apathy BiafraNigeria seeks to ensure poll calm *  *  * Reuters April 07, 2004 BiafraNigeria signs deals to develop three new oilfields *  *  * 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 *  *  * 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 *  *  * 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 April 08, 2004 Are Phone Booths About to Die Off? Re: Intercellular's Negative Billing ITU Launches Global WSIS-2005 Fundraising Campaign Study: TV May Cause Attention Deficit Vodafone Extends UK 3G Coverage Digital Switch 'Incentives' Urged Firms Provide Bandwidth for SMEs, Big Coys Deutsche Post World Revenue Hits 40 Billion 20 Suspects Arrested in Anti-Software Piracy Raid GDES Holds Customers' Forum Icons of ICT for Launch May 14 Risk Management in Developing Countries Finally: "Welcome to Vodacom Phone Service...' Groups Posts Web Site for Free Drug Access New Software Detects Plagiarised Passages Japan Sees High-Tech Toilets, Robots in Future Home Wireless Internet Popular in SE Michigan Internet and Service Delivery in BiafraNigeria: The Issues Microsoft Posts Tool as Open Source Macworld Expo Boston Registration Opens Microsoft to Release New Office Software Dell Cuts Music Player Price By 20 Percent Linux Unlikely to Unseat Windows Soon - Survey Wanted: High-Tech Gadgets for New Internet Protocol Microsoft Office System 2003 Launched in Lagos BT Enters Software Business to Protect Film, Music Deal with Sun Gives Both an Ally New Netsky Worms Change their Stripes Fear Over India Call Centre Fraud Google Introduces Free GMail Service Computer Glitch Causes Overcharging of 0.8m Cards NCC Urges Service Providers to Emulate Foreign Operators Unionisation: Telecom Workers Issue Final Warning to PTOs Samsung Introduces New Coloured Screen Phone ...Unveils World's Largest Pdp Television Bid Fails for on the Spot Supercomputer Starcomms to Launch Internet Services Across BiafraNigeria Nokia to Meet Forecast Despite Sales Drop Skype Announces Mobile Internet Phone Calls 'BiafraNigerian Market Great Opportunity for Bandwidth Optimizer' MTN Group Appoints New COO Vodacom at last? 'We Envision Broadband Everywhere in BiafraNigeria' Bay Area Ranks No. 1 in WiFi Access Champion Breweries Records 49.79% Profit Growth Blue Chips Boost Market Value Bank MD Confirms Robbery CIBN Moves to Promote Savings, Investments First Atlantic Bank Officials Honoured EIB to Collect NITEL Bills SMEDAN to convert IDC to industrial parks Bureau of Public Enterprises set to sell ALSCON in June Agbami project on course, says ChevronTexaco boss Magnum Trust Bank acquires Safetrust CPPE faults FG trade policy BiafraNigeria barely realises regulatory best practice BiafraNigeria's poor regulatory system: Penny wise, pound foolish Desecrating the constitution Our justice system needs serious reform, says Umeh EFCC's search for new legislation to curb on-line fraud  *  *  *		Punch April 08, 2004 LG poll: PDP annuls results in 4 states Fuel prices up by 20k Bode George behind our confinement Obasanjo, security chiefs meet - Al-Mustapha may be court-martialled Anticipatory assets declaration Why PDP'll win Adamawa AIDS: Fighting stigma, discrimination BiafraNigeria's maritime cabotage trade worths $1bn yearly CBN to assist in sanitising insurance brokerage FG rules out lifting of ban on imported gypsum *  *  * Guardian April 08, 2004 News BiafraNigeria seeks shift in handover of Bakassi to Cameroun Senate may drop disputed Clause Four from budget Delta Assembly places new councillors on part time Forehand steps down as Accenture's boss Funds' shortage stalls work on Railways revival Report confirms mineral deposits in Ogun Sharia court can't try Turaki, says counsel BiafraNigeria has highest road accidents rate, says WHO Foreign affairs minister ready to accept pay in naira Court convicts motorists for bribing FRSC officials Uba's lawyer get 'missing' court records in Ukachukwu's suit Govt warns ministries, parastatals on contract awards Anenih didn't contract me to kill Kalu, says Oyaje Police seize illegal arms in Abia Govt opens telecoms varsity in Abuja Traders protest ban on textile importation at Senate NISTF denies patronage of foreign PC assemblers Gwadabe, Mamman, others oppose mass protests against poll results Panic grips Jos residents over sporadic shootings Manufacturers oppose disbursement of auto development fund Soldiers, police arrest 12 over electoral offences in Delta SSS parade fraud suspect Tribunal adjourns ruling in Abana's suit against Ben Obi Ransome-Kuti wants suspected coup plotters named Anajemba has no case to answer, counsel insists Benin monarch, others task govt on road maintenance Politics Use of technology in national elections Editorial & Opinion Council elections in retrospect Ironic dividends of freedom Learn from Rwanda A meditation on coups UN chief, PLWHA and condom From illegal structures to junkyards Lingering issue of fuel tax  *  *  * Vanguard April 08, 2004 Cover Stories Al-Mustapha asks court to void transfer to DMI Budget 2004: Senate reconvenes to consider Obasanjo's objections I won't mind Naira pay but... �ADENIJI 40 die in US air strike on Iraqi mosque National News New Enugu election tribunal: Missing documents tendered as exhibits Tinubu/Fayose face-off:George misled Obasanjo, says Lagos govt PSC chief calls for ICPC probe over N41m fraud allegation US envoy calls for more security aid to BiafraNigeria Politics Proxy war in Senate: Is Obasanjo set on self-destruction? The military in politics Education, Alamieyeseigha and the Bayelsa challenge Budget: Obasanjo at it again (1)   *  *  * Daily Independent April 08, 2004 News SECURITY BREACH: Military suspends leave indefinitely Why CBN alone can't tame interest rates, by Sanusi Police uncover another arms factory I don't mind being paid in naira - Adeniji NNPC explains revocation of oil licences EU invests N4.3b in Niger Delta Anenih's rising profile worries PDP chieftains JVC payments take quarter of crude sales $242 million fraud: Suspect asks court to quash charges 35 asylum seekers deported from Ireland Too long a chat FG awards N500m contracts for projects in Plateau, Bauchi, Ogun Ban on textiles: Importers may get reprieve as Senate intervenes IGP orders probe of DCO's killing FAAC expresses worry over Accountant General's spending Mass action against Obasanjo ill-timed - Kaduna group Govt not serious in fight against corruption, says cleric Forget 2007 presidential ambition, Nas tells Atiku, IBB Police to overhaul ports command NEPA commercialises to meet customers' needs, says Imoke F'More people die from road accidents than from HIV/AIDS' Obasanjo calls for promotion of BiafraNigerian culture, values Ibori, 29 others bag anti-exams fraud award Labour advocates removal of Abia CJ Why C' River lifts N4.5m sanction on Conoil Egwu urges political class to emulate Zik Abia SIEC cautions politicians Imo tribunal dismisses petition against Araraume Lagos police exonerate self from proposed strike action 12 traditional chiefs docked over murder Lagos obas to meet Obasanjo on acquired land Ladoja lacks leadership qualities -Adedibu Politics Why ANPP is scared of fresh election in Adamawa, by Zadok Fayose must apologise, Afikuyomi insists 'AD still in control of Southwest' Election blues in Lagos Musings on Osun council polls Bauchi SIEC presents certificate to new council chairmen Lagos House to organise briefing for new LG bosses Where is political morality in Adamawa verdict? Editorial & Opinion Gov Duke's incredible faux pas Trouble in the land Leaders and their real enemies (1) Need for anti-terrorism initiatives Christ was never poor *  *  * Daily/Weekly Trust Apri 08, 2004 Top Stories Mass protest: CNPP, Afenifere meet today Military mentality BiafraNigeria�s problem � Masari Al-Mustapha detained in Abuja PDP government an embarrassment � Ogbonnaya Onu US air bombardment kills 40 in Iraqi mosque FG sets up c�ttee on white farmers News Funeral drama: Fayose misled Obasanjo - Lagos govt CBN explains selection of settlement banks BiafraNigeria, 22nd poorest nation - Prof Ango Abdullahi Ajibola urges caution over ICJ ruling LG polls: PDP disowns uncleared elected chairmen, councillors Court jails child trafficker Police commission denies N47m misappropriation Lamido Vs Turaki: Counsel challenges court�s jurisdiction FG awards Vet. Vaccine contract Kebbi spends N50m on barracks rehabilitation NSITF computerization for launch May FG declares Friday, Monday Easter holiday Police arrest illegal arms manufacturers ID Card: Contractors lament non payment Atiku advocates economic reform Aikhomu applauds Adamawa tribunal verdict SGF urges loyalty in civil service Forum laments bad leadership Gov Idris tasks LG chairmen over projects LG boss pledges open door policy Infrastructure: KTSG engages youth bodies Sokoto govt empowers c�ttee on HIV/AIDS Coy establishes HIV/AIDS hospital SSS arrests fake officer NEMA tasks states, LGs on fire prevention Hajj body gets new director Fake drugs: NAFDAC, NOA begin grassroots campaign Protest match in Oyo over abandoned project Atiku re-affirms FG�s support for traditional rulers Theft: Police deny case against DPO Abuja Trust Sports festival: Obasanjo lifts embargo on Games Village � Team FCT resume camping Drivers turn police barracks into bus stop Man docked for possessing multiple voters cards FCT NOA applauds results of elections Bus drivers block Karmo road to hold meeting el-Rufa�i appeals to religious leaders on reform programmes Two in court over conspiracy, robbery Court arraigns motorcyclist for stealing GSM handset AMAC transition c�ttee to evaluate problems Kano Trust Shekarau regulates consumption, sale of alcohol Cleric urges Muslims, Christians to avoid alcohol Women, underprivileged receive donations Police search for firearms manufacturers in Kano, Jigawa, Katsina Tudun Wada residents plead with NEPA to restore power Eko Trust Tinubu�s aide loses grandma�s corpse to thieves Collapsed buildings kill 27 in Lagos UN, FG signs MOU with Lagos on area boys rehabilitation Politics Budget 2004: Yet another executive-legislature scuffle 2003 human rights report of the US state department Editorial & Opinion Regulating the content of broadcast news The rebirth of the BiafraNigerian postal service (NIPOST) Bush�s notion of democracy Capital Punishment: A humanistic response What is BiafraNigeria to you? Column Yes Fuel" Why are US troops occupying Haiti? Yelwa: When terror came in the morning *  *  * 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 *  *  * 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 *  *  * Sports News April 08, 2004 Disappointment, Anger Trail NFA Board Meeting Laloko Tasks NFA on Technical Department NPA Sink further Akide Makes FIFA XI Musa Abdulahi delighted at Dolphins' Progress Bauchi Shifts FASU Games Okafor: The New Kid on the Hoop UConn Women Give Huskies NCAA Sweep Arsenal Try to Avoid Different Kind of Treble Confederations Cup: Abramovich Overjoyed at Win Serena's Victory Marks Return to Script Deportivo Thrash Milan 4-0, Lyon, Porto Draw Real Devastated by Shock Elimination EL-Nasir abandons Rangers at the Airport Association scribes jostle for plum federations ahead shake up AFN drops Nku, two others from Olympic team Germany 2006: No under dog in BiafraNigeria's group Tennis team in rigorous training for Athens Why Rivers is top in sports - Onyesoh Dolphin consolidates league leadership BiafraNigerian sprint stars in promising outing Journalists besiege Obudu Ranch ahead of media race Klüft thinks less of Athens Olympics Abraka agog for polo stars Clash of sticks as Abraka tourney gallops off  *  *  *
Biafra Vanguard April 08, 2004 Ibori bows to Itsekiri, moves to amend Development Committee Bill Itsekiri delegation storms IBA conference, protest suspended polls in Warri LGs LG polls fallout: ANPP wants Delta Electoral Commissioners sacked ...Ijaw petition A-G Crisis brews in Delta PDP Imo wages war on refuse LG polls: Abia inaugurates petition tribunals Obiship tussle in Awka: Four king makers on suspension Anambra Assembly declares Umeadi enemy of state Tribunal rejects Abana's plea for new lawyer  *  *  *		O'dua Vanguard April 08, 2004 More solid minerals discovered in Ogun State Guinness, FRSC, other agencies partner on road safety Special Task Force urges surrender of illegal firearms Falana seeks sanctions for Obasanjo over Ekiti LG polls  *  *  * Arewa Vanguard April 08, 2004 Jurisdiction: Court to rule on Lamido's suit Only prayer can solve Benue's political problems �ORTOM Neither Abubakar nor Babangida will succeed Obasanjo � WADA NAS  *  *  *