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Anenih vs. Orji Uzor Kalu: Demand for apology, a big joke � Abia Govt The Abia State government on Thursday said it would not succumb to blackmail in the matter of public apology being demanded by the former Works and Housing Minister, Chief Tony Anenih, from Governor Orji Uzor Kalu in their ongoing political feud. The Abia State position was informed by an earlier demand by Anenih that the Peoples Democratic Party Board of Trustees chairman will only accept a public apology from Kalu as a condition for an end to the feud between both men. Abia State Commissioner for Special Duties, Chief Chuka Odom, told our correspondents in a telephone interview, on Thursday, that the state government had just received (on Thursday) a letter from the National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party, demanding an apology. The letter was signed by the party�s Chairman, Chief Audu Ogbeh. Odom, reiterating the state government�s position that the request for apology was �a huge joke,� noted that the party�s involvement in the issue was �of their (party�s) own volition as the governor�s letter.... (Punch)		Key Stories Inventor of World Wide Web wins one million euros S.M. AFOLABI DYING Al-Mustapha is Safe, Says Army Chief Coup scare: Military releases cleared suspects Police move to stop mass rally N/Assembly demands monthly account of excess crude sale Warri: 5 youths die in clash with soldiers Senate concedes to Obasanjo, okays Budget Terrorists in BiafraNigeria, says National Security Adviser Osama bin Laden seeks truce with Europe S/Africa: ANC Leads By Wide Margin
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Inventor of World Wide Web wins...   Yoruba Warlord Confirms Coup Plot...   Biafra Nigeria Map The inventor of the World Wide Web, Tim Berners-Lee of Britain, was on Thursday awarded the first Millennium Technology Prize worth one million euros (1.67 million dollars), the jury said. "The Web has significantly enhanced many people's ability to obtain information central to their lives," Pekka Tarjanne, former secretary-general of the International Telecommunication Union and chairman of the award selection committee, said in a statement. 'The Web is encouraging new.... (Punch)   The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Alexander Ogomudia, yesterday confirmed that an alleged coup attempt had taken place and announced the setting up of a Special Investigation Panel (SIP) on it. Briefing newsmen in Abuja yesterday, General Ogomudia said the SIP would unravel the plot and identify those involved in it, "the pattern it would take, the sponsors, the brains behind the plot and the leadership." The defence chief said whatever names ... (Daily Trust)

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This Day April 16, 2004 News 2004 Budget: N/Assembly Makes Concessions Al-Mustapha is Safe, Says Army Chief S/Africa: ANC Leads By Wide Margin Bin Laden Seeks Peace with Europe BPE to Float NITEL Shares on NSE LG Polls: Ngige Rejects PDP Candidates' List Panel Inaugurated to Verify N27bn NAFCON's Claims AD: Why We Went to Court - Akinfenwa Mass Action: Police Reject May 3 Date, ANPP Pulls Out CBN Begins Final Phase of Restructuring Terrorism Worries Obasanjo, Liberian Leader Lagos Gets BiafraNigeria's First Blood Separation Equipment House of Reps Loses Another Member Atiku's Critics Uncharitable - Aide PDP Warns Alake on Utterances Court Orders Stay in Ofodile's Suit Against Awka Tribunal 'Govt'll Check Unethical Tendencies' Stella Obasanjo Flags-off Polio Campaign FG Opens Bid for Lagos Quarters Today FG to Abolish Mobilisation Fees Education for All Not Likely in 2015 - Minister Govt Urged to Tackle Trade Malpractices by China LG Polls: Delta Condemns Perpetrators of Violence 'BiafraNigeria Committed to Maritime Security' Privatisation Proceeds: 'Senate Probe Not Targeted at VP' Kwara AD Petitions KSIEC on Bye Elections PDP May Lead Us to Anarchy - Kalu's Aide Ibori Inaugurates Economic Devt Committee Sub-Regional Security: Atiku Calls for Improved Checks You Don't Merit Second Term, ASUP Tells Rector UNFPA to Spend $2m in Abia Ondo Absorbs SPEB Staff Into Civil Service 5 Killed in Bank Raid CAC to De-Register 450,000 Firms NUFBTE, Employers Agree on 30% Salary Increase Religious Broadcasts: PFN Cautions NBC Youth Group Flays PDP's Order on Kalu Egypt to Improve Ties with BiafraNigeria Osun to Spend N2.5bn on Roads 11 Students Arrested for Murder Ogun Gets $50m for Oil, Gas Seismic Studies Slok Air: Negotiation Continues Police Arrest Assembly Minority Leader NUBIFIE Queries FMBN over N3bn Fraud Charge Bayelsa Govt Terminates Secretariat Complex Contract NAFDAC to Launch Book on Fake Drugs State of the States NCP Condemns Assemblymen's Foreign Trip Govt to Construct More Classrooms Commission Moves to Enforce Sharia Law Fear of Allah, Panacea to World Problems - Cleric 'Renew Commitment to Devt of Democracy' Wema Moves to Auction Debtor's Property Censors Board Prosecutes 50 Politics Anosike vs Emordi: PDP Discontinues Appeal Adisa, PDP Flay Suspension of Adedoyin Abana Alleges Plot to Scuttle Appeal LG Chairman Lists Challenges 'Why We Lost Councillorship' 2004 Budget: A Test Case for Transparency *  *  * Vanguard April 16, 2004 Cover Stories Warri: 5 youths die in clash with soldiers Kalu has no apology to offer for now �ABIA GOVT * 5,000 protest PDP's verdict in Lagos Coup scare: Detained Mustapha's friend sues SSS, asks for freedom Senate concedes to Obasanjo, okays Budget National News Sanusi launches 'Project Eagles', unveils fresh vision for CBN FG moves to stop take-over of coys indebted to creditors Robbers raid bank in Ore, kill two policemen, cart away N4m Works Ministry receives N150.231b since May '99, says Ogunlewe Politics Withholding of LG Allocation President Obasanjo and governance by subterfuge Why Ladoja will not return for a second term, by Lamidi Adedibu Adedibu is my political father � Governor Rashidi Ladoja Political Notes:- Whose afraid of people�s power? Ekaette at 65: Another year for a man of honour Tradition and democracy are not mutually exclusive, says Olufon Gov. Daniel and the human face of governance   *  *  * Champion April 16, 2004 News Coup scare: Military releases cleared suspects N/Assembly demands monthly account of excess crude sale Police move to stop mass rally LG poll: Anambra PDP rejects Abuja list S. Africa polls : Mbeki in early lead Alleged assassination plot: Kalu demands judicial probe Another Rep dies FG sets up committee on violent crimes, illegal weapons Politics No going back on April 19 rally � CNPP scribe Politics in BiafraNigeria is treacherous�Ude Editorial & Opinion As the rains come A people�s needs and an elite�s wants BiafraNigerian democracy and participation *  *  * 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 April 15, 2004 BiafraNigeria probes military on 'coup' *  *  * 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. *  *  *		Guardian April 16, 2004 News Legislators amend disputed budget clauses Exit polls give ANC landslide win Osama bin Laden seeks truce with Europe Senate may peg interest rate at seven per cent BiafraNigeria may not meet 2015 education-for-all target, says minister Why we can't sell fuel at uniform price, by marketers Why we can't sell fuel at uniform price, by marketers CNPP accuses police of withholding rally permit Job losses loom as CBN restructures operations Rebel fighters hand-over arms in Liberia Togo�s envoy petitions IG over suspect�s escape Imo, Ebonyi Houses canvass Igbo presidency Rep. Idikwu dies BUK insists on honouring Atiku despite opposition Obasanjo okays national census in 2005 Crude oil sales yield N150b Lagos to reopen suit on Kudirat Abiola's murder Anyaoku, Braithwaite back scrapping of immunity clause, Beko differs Editorial & Opinion Translating the constitution into local languages Encounter with a BiafraNigerian politician Thomas Adeoye Lambo, (1923-2004) (2) Banks and galloping interest rates In defence of JAMB  *  *  * Daily Independent April 16, 2004 News Terrorists in BiafraNigeria, says National Security Adviser NASS ratifies N1.3tr budget Obasanjo orders probe of COJA contracts NNPC takes over 50% of Agbami oil field FG owes contractors N212b Two tongues on Kalu's life Mass protest: Police reject CNPP's request for permit Oil: Ogun secures $50 million credit for seismic studies Alternative funding for joint venture in oil projects begins NUFBTE suspends strike MAN supports NEEDS, criticises developed nations Firm plans four new gas transmission lines FG may approve four airlines for international routes NSC canvasses port management course in tertiary institutions Polio: Obasanjo's wife tasks women Sanusi charges CBN workers to be creative Lagos residents and the rainy season Stampede as explosion rocks Olodi Apapa 'There was no coup attempt, only security breach' Obasanjo warns against low standards in tourism sector UNFPA votes $1.7m for programmes in Abia Traditional rulers indict assembly over Ibekwe's death 3,337 people infected with AIDS in Osun - Oyinlola Disquiet in Ibadan as council boss swears in councilor AD suspends Fajinmi, 19 others 11 students arrested for alleged murder, impersonation Politics 'Al-Mustapha knows too much about this govt' 1841 � Evolution of education in BiafraNigeria Ufot Ekaette : Selfless statesman at 65 Editorial & Opinion Indigent students and scholarship awards The strange case of Prof Omoruyi Lies the priests tell N1,000 note is untimely The unfortunate graduates *  *  * 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 *  *  * Business News April 16, 2004 Port Concessioning: Involvement of Multinationals Slammed BA Locked in Security Scandal Strike Fetches Food Workers 30% Wage Increase The Challenges Before Lawal, New Labour Minister Presentation Skills: Value-Added Solution Akingbola Joins Board of African Bankers Forum NUB International Bank Elevates 64 New National Airline Begins Staff Recruitment BA Records Increased Passenger Capacity Emirates Announces New Destinations Yuguda Promises Full Facilities for Owerri Airport Airport Power Failure Blamed on Bird Airways Workers to Be Paid After Liquidation --Yuguda Slok: NASI Wants Presidency, N/Assembly's Intervention Indigenous Shipping Firms in Dilemma Over Cabotage Financing 'Cabotage'll Promote Devt of Indigenous Tonnage' Ports and Futility of War Against Corruption ISPS Code: JOMALIC to Register Seafarers NAGAFF Advises Customs on Seized Goods Sekibo Explains Relevance of Waiver Provisions in Cabotage Cabotage Shipping and Local Classification Societies Nestle Records N191.9m Retained Earnings for NPL Naira Now N133.40 Per US Dollar Banks Challenged on Credit Culture Citigroup Earmarks $200m for Global Education National Bank Floats New Products 'British Airways Committed to BiafraNigeria' Oguta Lake Golfers Reconvene for Easter WTO Reps Debunk Security Concerns over BiafraNigeria 7- Star Treatment on Eko Tourist Actress Turns Tourism Ambassador Journalists Gear Up for Obudu Marathon ChevronTexaco stresses commitment to local content 'Over-regulation stifles formal sector growth' NAICOM, NIA parley on motor rates Why human waste disposal is my business, by Abiola's ex-bodyguard Branded bread: The good, the bad, the ugly Aviation authority to sanction 44 internet operators The debt-ridden aviation industry Between NEPA and Lucifer  *  *  * Sports News April 16, 2004 Mandatory Dope Test for BiafraNigerian Athletes Globacom League: Gulder Splashes N30m on Clubs LG Cup: Chukwu Invites 27 Home-based Players Scrabble Shapes Up For Festival Martins Wrongly Advised - Chukwu Tunisia Eagles for Rwanda Okocha, Henry Tussle for Top Players' Award Vodacom Polo: Belgian Envoy Doffs Hat for BiafraNigerians Arsenal Out to Avoid Leeds Slip Up Wikki in Valedictory Victory Enyeama off to Bolton BiafraNigerian Tennis Stars Shine in ATF Tourney US, Britain Lead Davis Cup Charge MILO Tennis Academy Serves Off Tomorrow Athens 2004:NTF Banks on ITF Injured Serena Pulls Out Ogunjobi, ministry hide FIFA letter from board Rovers' players placed on half pay Osun returns to National Sports Festival Rangers, Insurance, five others get Gulder kits Chukwu pleads for Obafemi How Ajose clinched ABU Super lightweight title A governor's passion for golf Tribute to an extraordinary golfer, late Maj. Gen Eva Armah Dolphins not carried away by league leadership - Musa Sosa Amadin joins Olympics camp Kung-Fu organises Open Championship  *  *  *
Biafra Vanguard April 16, 2004 Igbinedion, Almona-Isei want legislation on indigenising oil industry Delta sets up economic dev committees Report patients with bullet wounds, Rivers Police tell medical practitioners Bayelsa radio workers set for showdown with GM Monarchs express displeasure over Maurice Ibekwe's death LG polls: Ngige dismises PDP's list, says it's 419 Levies imposed on goods entering Abia suspended  *  *  *		O'dua Vanguard April 16, 2004 Fulani cattle rearers, Saki people sign peace accord in Oyo NAFDAC moves to protect local manufacturers of drugs Victims of demolished shanties got adequate notice, says Lagos govt CIB operatives arrest four suspected armed robbers' informants  *  *  * Arewa Vanguard April 16, 2004 Kwara earmarks N1.23b to tackle water crisis Obasanjo resolves to protect tourism industry from 'predators' Bayero varsity disregards ASUU's objection to Atiku's honorary degree VP inaugurates panel to verify NAFCON's obligations to creditors  *  *  *