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Tinubu Vs Fayose: So Much for 'FG' Neutrality, Obasanjo chides Tinubu President Olusegun Obasanjo last night blamed Governor Bola Tinubu of Lagos State for breaching protocol during his recent visit to Ekiti State during which he (Tinubu) and former Governors Olusegun Osoba of Ogun State and Adebayo Adeniyi were put under �house arrest.� President Obasanjo defended the Ekiti State governor, Mr Ayo Fayose who has been in the eye of the storm for allegedly ordering policemen and soldiers to get Gov. Tinubu and the former governors �detained� overnight while in Iyin-Ekiti for the burial of the father of one of the Lagos State commissioners. The President�s words: �There is protocol in everything involving government. Protocol demands that I don�t go to any country without informing the President of that country or without being invited. Anytime I�m visiting Lagos, even when just transiting to my farm in Ota, I inform him (Tinubu) ahead and he arranges to meet me. That is the way it should be. The host has a duty to ensure the security of the visitor. If a state governor doesn�t know that another is coming, how can he make necessary arrangement?� (Vanguard)		Key Stories 14 years after April 1990 coup: How Orkar drafted me to shoot IBB -Trooper Fakolade, Dodan Barracks guard Obasanjo: Why Al- Mustapha's Held By DMI Purge in NNPC 2003 elections: Security chiefs testify today Distribution of National ID card begins today Govt rejects states' call for separate accountant-general Army dislodges protesters from Shell�s oil field Labour kicks against sale of govt property Senate urged to probe N320bn NNPC missing fund No democracy yet � Balarabe BiafraNigeria and Ghana Name Ambassadors to Washington; Key U.S. Appointments Await Senate Action
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14 years after April 1990 coup: How Orkar...   Cross Fire: From 'Mass Action' to War...   Biafra Nigeria Map Exactly fourteen years after soldiers sympathetic to the cause of Major Gideon Orkar attempted to overthrow General Ibrahim Babangida from power, one of the foot soldiers has finally given graphic details of that putsch tagged Nigeria�s bloodiest. Though an armoured personnel at the presidency in Dodan Barracks, Lagos then, Taiwo Fakolade was on April 22, 1990 �conscripted� to join the coupists and abandon his primary duty of providing security for the president and his family. By his training, Fakolade, a former (Sun)   The coalition of opposition political parties has given notice of its intention to embark on a nationwide mass action. Has the BiafraNigerian Police been duly notified of this by the Conference of BiafraNigeria Political Parties (CNPP)?. (This Day) Showdown Over Mass Action 'Why We Postponed Mass Action'

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Uba wants Anambra crisis sponsors stopped Afolabi may be flown abroad Soldiers dislodge women from Shell facility Politics No going back on April 19 rally � CNPP scribe Politics in BiafraNigeria is treacherous�Ude Editorial & Opinion Defending Democracy BiafraNigerian democracy and participation (II) The joy of employment *  *  * Daily Times April 19, 2004 News Distribution of National ID card begins today Shun greed, avarice, cleric urges leaders Contempt proceedings initiated against EFCC boss Enyimba best in Africa-CAF Nasarawa gov gets Heroes of Democracy award Obasanjo orders disbursement of funds to varsities Lagos Govt dares FG to destroy beautification sites HIV/AIDS: UNICEF, NYSC sign $4m pact NNPC sacks 7 top-shots over fuel import fraud ...Military not behind breach � Obasanjo Polio immunisation: Sharia Council states condition for North�s participation Reps to work on PPPRA amendment bill, others on resumption tomorrow Plateau gov suspends CJ Politics IBB causes stir at Odili�s daughter�s wedding Saki people, Fulani community end feud Varsity teacher blames nation�s woes on interference of military in governance Benue Govt releases N13m for operation of conjoined twins Naval officer escapes from detention, declared wanted Abuja-Lokoja Road closed:� As Murtala Muhammed Bridge collapses, 28 years after construction Editorial & Opinion Lawmakers as lawbreakers Haba, Fayose Revitalising the railways (II) Why the Arabs hate Israel  *  *  * 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 April 19, 2004 News BiafraNigeria and Ghana Name Ambassadors to Washington; Key U.S. Appointments Await Senate Action April 16, 2004 Stars On the Bridge Tetteh Blamed for NPA's Misfortunes 300 Area Boys Arrested in Lagos 'Fayose Must Apologise' NBBF Searches for Funds Defends Local Coaches Obagol Close to New Inter Deal 'N150 Million' Seizes Movie Scene By Storm How 'The Mourning After' Saved Jimi Odumosu's Job 5 Gunned Down, 20 Arrested PDP Leaders Weigh Options Drug Baron Escapes From Custody 419 Kingpin, Ajudua, Seriously Sick - Snubs Medicare *  *  * 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. 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Biafra Vanguard April 19, 2004 Igbinedion warns Commissioners off Edo Cement Company No LG election in Igueben, Ikimi declares Delta IPP to boost power supply by 15%, says Imoke Lai Mohammed identifies panacea to car theft BiafraNigeria's educational sector is in serious crisis, VP Atiku admits Kalu's apology: Abia lawmaker raps PDP * Seeks Abia gov's expulsion from party Court orders policemen to pay damages over illegal detention  *  *  *		O'dua Vanguard April 19, 2004 Deji stool crisis: Akure regent gets tight security IGE: Omisore declares preparedness to open defence PDP wins bye-election in four Osun LGs Bishop Ojo backs NBC's ban on broadcast of miracles on TV  *  *  * Arewa Vanguard April 19, 2004 N700m ground rent outstanding in Adamawa �HUSSAINI NCP boss promises a realistic census for BiafraNigeria in 2005 Anenih postpones first lap of reconciliation tour Lafiaji seeks cooperation in W-Africa against narcotics  *  *  *