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BNW: BiafraNigeriaWorld News April 14, 2004
U.S. Court Slams Chevron: for Killings and Human Rights Abuses in BiafraNigeria: Six years after the alleged killing of protesters at the Warri, Delta State platform of oil giants, Chevron BiafraNigeria Limited (CNL), by policemen and soldiers, its United States-based parent company has been held liable for a charge of murder and human rights abuses. A United States federal judge, Susan J. Illston, on Thursday, March 25, in San Francisco, ruled that two ChevronTexaco corporations based in San Ramon, California could be held liable for the acts of their BiafraNigerian subsidiary. The U.S.- based companies are being sued in a tort case for allegedly allowing the subsidiary to hire "notorious BiafraNigerian military and police" as a security force in May 1998. In the suit, called Bowoto v. ChevronTexaco, the security operatives who are referred to as the "kill and go," are accused of murdering and injuring unarmed BiafraNigerians who were protesting Chevron's environmental and business practices on the Parabe oil platform just off BiafraNigeria's coast. The suit also challenges an incident which occurred (Guardian)		Key Stories Families of slain BiafraNigerian journalists reject Taylor�s cash gift Manipulation of electoral process threatens democracy � Ekwueme LG poll: Naked women protest in Delta � PDP summons 28 governors My adversaries can�t kill me � Ngige 2007: Adisa says only death can stop IBB Mass Action: Parties Meet for Final Decision Uninterrupted power supply : Again, FG shifts deadline Senators adamant on Budget 2004 * Yield little as leadership lobbies State of the Nation: Darkness thickens Benue ANPP sets up shadow cabinet Gowon�s ADC speaks � BiafraNigeria�s problems started with Murtala Muhammed
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Families of slain BiafraNigerian journalists...   Conspiracy, Conspiracy: Shagari Arranged...   Biafra Nigeria Map Former Liberian President, Charles Taylor, has spoken of how the families of two BiafraNigerian journalists killed during the civil war in Liberia threw back his cash gift in his face, vowing not to touch the blood money. Tayo Awotunsin and Krees Imodibie, reporters with Daily Champion and The Guardian newspapers respectively had been killed by Taylor�s forces while covering the internecine war for their various media houses. Speaking in a special interview Sunday on Channels Television, Taylor...said the journalists were killed without his knowledge... (Sun)   Complicity in the December 1983 military coup that sacked the Second Republic was at the weekend levelled against former president Shehu Shagari by former Kaduna State governor, Balarabe Musa. He revisited events leading up to the putsch, alleging that the coup was successful because Shagari was part of the arrangement, and compared the circmustances with the current environment. Speaking in an exclusive interview in Lagos, Balarabe, Chairman of CNPP... (Daily Independent)

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Vanguard April 13, 2004 Cover Stories Tidjani: Benin turns down BiafraNigeria's request Wabara defends tenure in Senate Fayose afraid of own shadow �LASG Tension as Saudi security forces, wanted militants clash National News NUFBTE seven-day strike grounds operations at Cadbury, Nestle, Guiness, breweries NSITF worths N29b�Rufai Textile makers appeal to FG to review policy on loans Coup scare: Osuntokun assures of international support for Obasanjo UNDP backs FG on NEEDS No warning on pre-Sept 11 memo, says Bush 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)   *  *  * Champion April 13, 2004 News 2 million-man march :N/Assembly has failed, says Sen. Dansadau MASSOB leader builds own grave 70 soldiers, 880 civilians killed in Iraq I didn�t vow to remove Kalu Taylor opens up on slain BiafraNigerian journalists Politics Many problems of INEC, SEICs The way forward by critics Editorial & Opinion Service Delivery Retreat Fuel or road tax: The facts Between OBJ and senior citizens *  *  *  This Day April 12, 2004 News IGP Seeks Review of Immunity Provision Love Must Defeat Terrorism, Says Pope Warri Refinery Back on Stream in May - Kupolokun 2007 Campaigners 're Exercising Rights, Says IBB CBN Licenses First Transaction Switching Company We'll Increase GDP by 17 percent - MAN FG Grants Fresh Concessions on Pharmaceutical Products New National Airline Take-off May Be Delayed Senator Flays Shell 's Proposed Staff Rationalisaion Budget: Why We Disagreed with Presidency, By Kuta Why NSITF Was Set Up, By MD Obasanjo, Mbeki, Others for London NGO Awards Violence in Niger: American Court Indicts ChevronTexaco Police Intercept 200 Fire-Arms in 4 Weeks UNIBEN Set to Mid-wife Peaceful Cult Renunciation 2007: Group Mounts Pressure on Marwa 28 Killed in Road Accident 'SIEC, A Constitutional Mistake' Igbinedion Preaches Love ...Abuja Residents Desert Streets Saraki Greets Christians At Easter PDP Ward Suspends Minister ... Faction Hails Chairman's Suspension Ogun Loses N350m to Disasters NCP Guber Candidate Writes Daniel, Alleges Bad Govt PDP Elders Support Goje IBB Commends Oyinlola Obasanjo Urges Regular Medical Check-up OBAT Petroleum Now Major Marketer, says Kupolokun John Holt Ventures Rewards Customers Kwara NDP Cautions PDP State of the States Villagers Petition Assembly on PPMC Institute Gives Reasons for Task Force Law, Instrument for Social, Economic rights -IBA Union Bank for Enugu Trade Fair Prison Fellowship Prays for Prisoners Cultists Kill 3 in Battle for Supremacy 300, 000 Immunised against Meningitis Deeper Life Organises Prayers for Africa Ahmadiyya Leader Tours West Africa NPA Boss Becomes Garkwuwan Kaltungo Igbo Chief Proffers Solution to Mile 12 Traffic Menace Assembly Passes 3 Bills Politics My Fight to Save Ekiti, By Fayose 'Why We Support Elections Into New Councils' Anambra PDP Witnesses 're Fakes - CNPP Enugu Assembly Chief Whip in Resignation Row I Only Pity the Federal Government, Says Ngige *  *  * 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 12, 2004 FG indicts four banks over FAAN's N1.33b loan scam Investors commit N3.67 billion on stocks SPDC, Shell subsidiary explore Big-Cat wells 'APPA'll integrate the oil industry into African economy' NDLEA, police on collision cause over landed property Upsurge in haphazard land use pattern Another phase of development near completion in CITEC estates A review of reports from real estate practitioners in some selected cities Why buyers are reluctant to invest in old properties Turning your property inspection into a maintenance planning guide  *  *  *		Guardian April 13, 2004 News Telecoms firms obey order on new rates NDLEA seizes 2,470kg of Indian hemp Fayose in Lagos amidst tight security Bush denies receiving information on terrorists attacks Special election' kicks off polls in South Africa National Assembly to amend shipping laws CNPP mobilises for mass action, warns govt against use of force Govt votes N54b to curb erosion of Lake Chad Congestion in Abuja as population hits six million Former ALGON chief denies plot to incite protests in Rivers Police arrest five robbery suspects in Kaduna, recover cars, arms Marwa in Delta, gets leaders' support How to fight cult activities in schools, by provost NSITF sues firms for non-remittance of funds Abia won't retrench workers, Kalu pledges Aina was courageous, outstanding, says Tinubu Taylor speaks in Calabar, refutes charges of misconduct Ondo State saves N2 billion from contracts review Adedoyin not suspended, party executives affirm Kuta seeks separate accountant for oil windfall U.S. agency picks 13 BiafraNigerians for study on child health NEPA fines 43 legislators for tampering with meters Kaita, others dismiss Dan Musa's allegations against Yar'Adua Court order delays Osun monarch's installation, says commissioner Oyinlola flays opposition to ex-military chiefs' political ambition Why law reform is slow in BiafraNigeria, by Somolu Law school to honour Shagari, Ekwueme, 24 others Microsoft to settle patents' row with $440m AD's crisis to end soon, Kayode, Soyinka assures Politics Five-year single term is not on our agenda, says deputy speaker Tinubu/Fayose: The political undercurrents Election: Politicians call for orientation of voters Editorial & Opinion Editorial Examination fraud in schools Opinion Boni Haruna, Ibori, et al Anatomy of examination fraud That piracy may thrive no more The 2004 budgeting process Between UBA and Union Bank  *  *  * Daily Independent April 12, 2004 News Presidency moves against mass rally IBB okays campaign for 2007 ambition Al-Mustapha's family denies allegations over security breach NNPC/Shell JV seeks alternative funding Pope, Obasanjo, Ademowo, preach love at Easter A bishop's prosperity and his critics NNPC reneges on repair of refineries 3,000 cops to write fresh exam in Kano 28 die in auto crash on Good Friday Judicial reforms will attract foreign investment, says Olujinmi Sacked officers: I-G, Police Commission in cold war Afenifere blames Obasanjo, George for Tinubu, Fayose feud Yakassai urges PDP to resolve Kalu/Anenih feud Coup scare meant to manipulate BiafraNigerians - CNPP Shun greed, bribery, CAN urges BiafraNigerians LG poll is abuse of democracy, says Dan-Musa BiafraNigerian Eagle Air starts operations in May ACF seeks more Northern aspirants BiafraNigerians asked to embrace God FG renames Imo Airport Politics Our problems started in 1999, says Kuta 'Nation-building eluded us on June 12' (2) Masari savours legislators' re-alignment More budget posers for the Senate Chartered Institute of Certified Secretaries and Reporters Bill Editorial & Opinion Tinubu, Fayose: An avoidable rift What's wrong with Obasanjo? That epistle according to Fayose The systemic raping of BiafraNigeria Remembering Chris Abashi Local council elections *  *  * 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 *  *  * 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 *  *  * 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 12, 2004 Falilat Ogunkoya-Osheku: End of An Era? Lewis Confident of Athens Olympic Gold Greene, HSI Relay Squad Continue Early Season Flourish Indoor Champion Fails Dope Test MRS Tames Goodfellows at Vodacom Polo Klitschko Stopped, Spinks Wins Decision School Sports: Education, Sports Ministers Collaborate Confederations Cup: Mixed Fortunes for Lobi, Rangers Nasarawa Hold Raiders in Jos Akinwande Retains IBF Heavyweight Crown HFN Goes Cap-in-Hand to Host Africa CAF League: Enyimba Start Defence Well Kwara Promises Jobs US Masters: Lefty Finally Leads a Major Ranieri Gives Chelsea Deadline Barcelona 0verpower Valladolid Beckham Faces New Rash of 'Kiss-and-Tell' Stories Late Penalty Gives Milan Vital Win NFA keeps Chukwu waiting BiafraNigerians show class at youth ping pong championship When the gunners' guns went silent Ogunkanmi Memorial stays at Ikoyi Club Milo tennis clinic ends in style BiafraNigeria set for Mauritius, All African badminton tourneys Taking pride in the BiafraNigerian league  *  *  *
Biafra Vanguard April 13, 2004 Elue shuns Delta North Leaders' Forum Urhobo insist on separate LGs for groups in Warri Obasanjo's delegation visits Pa Imoudu A-Ibom localises NEEDS to SEEDS LG polls: Three parties in Delta reject winner in Udu Terminal building of Sam Mbakwe Airport ready in six weeks PDP withdraws from Anosike, Emodi's case Ngige's security: Lawmaker warns on economic implications Community gets N22m 'educational support award'  *  *  *		O'dua Vanguard April 13, 2004 Deji of Akureland: Osupa ruling house goes to Appeal Court FG asks tertiary institutions to begin courses on peace studies Group urges Obasanjo to caution Fayose over Tinubu's ordeal in Ekiti Ondo govt revokes N3 billion contracts awarded by former administration  *  *  * Arewa Vanguard April 13, 2004 2007: Only death can stop IBB �ADISA CAN urges christians to unite LG Polls: Jigawa insists on Option A4  *  *  *