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Abiola Family Joins IBB for 2007: But, Warlord Obasanjo/Atiku Movement Endorses Buba Marwa Two major political re-allignments which may shape the 2007 presidential race took place at the weekend. In one of the moves, leaders of a group canvassing the candidacy of former military president, General Ibrahim Babangida, held preliminary talks with the family of the late Chief M.K.O. Abiola in the late politician's Sabo home in Abeokuta. The Babangida administration annulled the June 12, 1993 presidential election presumed to have been won by Abiola. Also in Lagos, one of the groups which last year sold the joint ticket of President Olusegun Obasanjo and Vice President Atiku Abubakar to voters, Obasanjo-Atiku Suc-cess Movement (OASM) at the weekend announced their support for Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa's (rtd) presidential ambition. The group also changed its name to Buba Marwa Success Movement (B-MASM). The pro-IBB group, called Vision 2007, was received by head of the Abiola family, Alhaji Mubasiru Abiola, who is a younger brother to the late politician. The pro-IBB group whose leaders converged on Abeokuta for the official launching of the Ogun State chapter of IBB Vision 2007, also conferred membership of the patron of the group on the younger Abiola. Leader of the delegation to Abiola's house, Alhaji Ahmed Adekunle Makama, disclosed that the visit to... (This Day)		Key Stories Orlu Area IG Shoots and Kills Ogberuru Man at Point Blank Range 14 insurance firms shut Govt stops funds to Jigawa, Anambra over council polls Don't spend oil windfall, IMF boss warns * Lists inputs for Budget 2005 Oil prices hover around $44 per barrel Nwizu�s last words, by close aide and confidant CBN, NDIC should minimise bank frauds Airways' Probe: Police Declare 78 Wanted 2007 presidency: Etiebet opposes zoning Zenith, 3 Others Move to Fund $1.2 bn Gas Project The genesis of crisis in PDP USA
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Orlu Area IG Shoots and Kills Ogberuru...   North Uniting for Aso Rock 2007: IBB...   Biafra Nigeria Map �Why did Oga kill dis innocent man? De man go beg am and he kill am. If na we now, dem go carry us go put for cell.� The above statement as contained in a petition to the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 9, Umuahia, is said to have been the spontaneous reaction of a junior police officer who witnessed the alleged murder of one Sylvester Egbusunwa Mbachu by the police area commander for Orlu, Imo State... (The Sun)   Fourteen years after the aborted April 22, 1990 coup staged against the government of former Military President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, the two principal actors, Babangida, and the acclaimed godfather of that attempted military putsch, Chief Great Ogboru, have reconciled. Elsewhere in Kaduna, Shagari has forgiven... (This Day)

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Guardian August 02, 2004 News Govt stops funds to Jigawa, Anambra over council polls Appeal Court moves justices Rich countries agree to cut agric subsidies Employers withhold deductions for pension scheme Wedding turns sour as policeman shoots guest Patrick Okpomo, NFA's ex-scribe, dies at 60 Domestic airlines petition minister over new importation policy Speakers urge govt to build second Niger Bridge, others Crashed helicopter pilot died on departure eve Ekiti revokes contract for four roads Rivers recovers arms from suspected cult members Lagos new refuse disposal system takes off in 20 councils PDP to meet Ladoja, Adedibu in Abuja, says Bode George Dealers blame fake drugs on incensing authorities 1,000 federal housing units for Bauchi, Ekiti targets 200 Cleric, don deplore plight of widows Nsukka varsity honours 66 ex-medicine teachers Owerri youths protest over Oru festival Udenwa dissolves traditional rulers' council Sudan rejects UN deadline over Darfur How leaders misused oil earnings, by President's aide Govt owes N500b in contract arrears, says Okonjo-Iweala Minister raises hope on Navy's war against piracy Ogun abolishes school fees for disabled students Intercontinental Bank raises capital base to N20b, Platinum goes to 10b IMF to monitor BiafraNigeria�s 2005 budget Marwa gets more support LASTMA not for revenue generation, says Lagos Goje insists on northerner for 2007 presidency Abiola's brother, Bashiru, backs Babangida's 2007 bid Govt opens centres for AIDS patients in teaching hospitals Politics Reparation moves to the legislature, gets strong support Afenifere, YCE: A dynamism in reconciliation Editorial & Opinion Editorial Demolition of illegal structures in Lagos Opinion The missing primer In defence of the NSITF God and politics The geological survey bill Pandemonium over GSM killer numbers  *  *  * Champion August 02, 2004 News 14 insurance firms shut M.K.O. Abiola�s brother campaigns for IBB 2007: Speakers back S.East governors Minister assures on cheaper building materials Policeman kills guest at wedding Okpomo, ex-NFA scribe is dead Past govts owed contractors N500bn �Okonjo-Iweala Nwafor�ll not be impeached �Kalu Politics BiafraNigerians� money abroad N25bn capital base: FG must tackle corruption first � Gani Editorial & Opinion BiafraNigeria�s Olympic preparations Living with ghost in both USA and BiafraNigeria Resolving the national population question Persevere, Mr. President *  *  * Punch August 02, 2004 News PDP'll capture Lagos in 2007 ·Obasanjo·We're ready for them ·Tinubu We'll counter PDP's excesses LG chairmen Fuel dealers propose higher pump prices Lagos: The Obasanjo challenge Oil price: Need for stabilisation fund Lull in Privatisation Interest rates, bane of industries Women have graduated from the kitchen· A'Ibom: Waiting for Mr. President New Pension Act: Workers warn against employers deduction N26bn debt: AP shareholders call for FG's White Paper BiafraNigerian economy is sick ·Akintola Williams *  *  * The Sun August 02, 2004 News Nwizu�s last words, by close aide and confidant CBN, NDIC should minimise bank frauds Abiola�s brother joins IBB campaign team � Says �I accept offer to be patron whole-heartedly� The genesis of crisis in PDP USA Tragedy, as Police open fire on funeral party 13-year-old kidnapped in Abuja, rescued in Maiduguri Schoolboy arrested for robbery 7 years after Fela�s death: The Kutis: Music flows in their blood 7 years after Fela�s death: Why mum loved Fela, by Dolupo Forum tackles Abia ex-PDP chairman *  *  * Daily Independent July 26, 2004 News N400 BILLION OIL WINDFALL: Presidency negotiates with governors, others Don't convoke SNC, Omoruyi warns Obasanjo Banks record N9 billion fraud Waive Taylor's prosecution for now, says Abubakar FG NITEL for sale without SAT-3 cable Oil industry stakeholders to stabilise sector Let Afenifere accommodate all Yoruba, George tells Adesanya Declare emergency rule in Benue, Waku urges Obasanjo Court admits error, orders release of Bulama Pickpockets desecrate late AIICO MD's memorial Service Lagosians call for reintroduction of odd-even numbers Group proffers solution to alleged killer GSM numbers Youth activity in drugs worries NDLEA FG threatens to revoke Imo Road contract CLO director alleges threat to life Why BiafraNigeria remains backward, by Obi of Onitsha N.6m scam rocks Tinubu's office Lagos, FG at loggerheads over illegal structures' demolition Lagos Ruling House backs suit against Oba Akiolu Lagos warns corrupt officials Osun ordered to return Jeep to ex-LG boss Ogun to rate board members on performance Macebuh criticises NDDC Royal fathers laud Nnamani NUBIFIE to picket nine banks Politics BiafraNigeria's disintegration will be good omen if...- Wada Nas Bill on revenue allocation to LGs and area councils (Federation Account, Etc.) Banks capital base: Conflicting signals from the Senate House of Reps panel defends NDDC Sharia, BiafraNigeria and the West Editorial & Opinion Reconstitution of the National Council on Privatisation Any hope for BiafraNigeria's senior citizens? Robbers, politicians and the girls War against sin On Chikelu and information management Women Police: Facts the IG must note *  *  * BBC July 02, 2004 Is BiafraNigeria worth dying for? *  *  * IRIN June 04, 2004 Police ban Muslim procession in volatile Kano Legislators give Obasanjo sweeping powers in Plateau Rival delta militia leaders agree peace amid security crackdown *  *  * Washington Post June 04, 2004 BiafraNigerian Troops, Militants Clash in Delta *  *  * Reuters June 04, 2004 BiafraNigerians Question Unity After Religious Bloodshed *  *  * CNN June 04, 2004 New clashes in BiafraNigeria's oil delta *  *  * Mail & Guardian June 04, 2004 BiafraNigerian govt seeks to stop child hawking BiafraNigeria to launch software to nab 419 scammers *  *  * MSNBC June 04, 2004 Dozens reported killed in BiafraNigerian offensive *  *  * 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 *  *  * Sports News August 02, 2004 Aghahowa, Oliseh on Target in Intertoto Cup PLSG Abadoned Us - JC Raiders Ikazoboh's Family to Launch Foundation in His Honour Enyimba, Rangers, Esperance Maul Opponents 'Why Chukwu Should Tinker Eagles' Shock, Grief, Encomiums Trail Okpomo's Death Jnr Tigers Win African Cup, Return In Europe NFA Shop for Free Coach Nnamani: BiafraNigerian Who Will Wear American Colours at Athens ... Recounts Pan America Games Experience  *  *  *		This Day August 02, 2004 News IBB Group Parleys with Abiola Family Airways' Probe: Police Declare 78 Wanted Zenith, 3 Others Move to Fund $1.2 bn Gas Project Masari Proposes New Petroleum Laws 2007 Presidency Not Negotiable for North - Goje Shonekan Endorses N25bn Capital Base for Banks Lagos PDP Plans to Burn Down Markets - LG Chiefs Britain Alerts on $15bn Capital Flight from Africa FG to Set Up Pilot Project on Bitumen Don't Build Structures Under NEPA Lines - Makoju Campaign on Freedom of Information Bill Begins Adamawa Varsity Gets New Council Adegbite Urges FG to Care for Youth Bill on Infrastructural Devt Before N/Assembly Crisis Brews in Kwara PDP over Party Slot ...As Minister Seeks Justice for Foundation Members IMF Advises FG on 2005 Budget NLC Officials Regain Freedom, CNPP Condemns Arrest 36 BiafraNigerian Kids in London Summer Camp Schoola African Ministers Want ICT Implementation Civil Servants Update Knowledge on Anti-Graft NSE Boss Wants Reintroduction of PTF, Toll Gate Platinum Bank Share Capital Hits N10bn Speakers Seek Return of Ngige's Aides 'Cotecna Not Registered' Petroleum Engineers Want More Investment in Gas Sector Refer Case to Appeal Court, Ajadi Pleads Abia: Kalu's Aide Cautions PDP Oando Plans Own Refinery FG to Enhance Information Dissemination Abuja Varsity Collaborates with AfriHope Lagos Accuses FERMA of Environmental Degradation Kwara Warns Land Owners over Undeveloped Plots NEPA Owed N1.3bn in Akwa Ibom Group to IMF: Support Accountable Policies Crisis Hits IBB Group in Bayelsa 2007: Delta Group Plans New Strategy Ogun Secures N300m Loan from Agric Bank Institute Goes Tough on New Members' Admission Bribe Scandal May Tear Airline Operators Apart Health Official Decries Stigmatisation of HIV/AIDS Patients Guinness Unfolds New Bottle Shape Thursday Pedro Explains New Environmental Initiative Army Officer's Son, 16 others Held over Cultism ICPC Boss, Clerics for NASFAT Seminar State of States Gombe Suspends Fertiliser Sales Monarch Lauds Oyinlola on Council Reconstitution Commissioner Donates N2.2m to Social Devt Fund Let's Sanitise Apapa Local Government - Chairman Politics Afenifere/YCE: The Politics of A Merger 2007: Technocrats Eye Bauchi Guber Seat Lawmaker Donates N3m Worth of Equipment Apathy Greets LG Polls in Jigawa *  *  * Vanguard August 02, 2004 Cover Stories Don't spend oil windfall, IMF boss warns * Lists inputs for Budget 2005 2007: MKO's brother, Mubashiru teams up with IBB Oil prices hover around $44 per barrel Intercontinental, Equity, Gateway banks merge * Platinum to raise N10b National News FG owes more than N500b contract arrears, says Okonjo-Iweala PDP bids to cripple Lagos councils, chairmen allege Policeman kills guest at wedding *Lynched moments after Politics The Prosecution�s Case Against James onanefe Ibori : Awwal Yusuf in the witness box The Senate In Review:- Obasanjo's loan to Ghana & Saotome & Principe: Wabara: Rousing Senators to work harder in Obasanjo�s amen corner PEOPLE & POLITICS :- 2007: all eyes on Yoruba   *  *  * Daily/Weekly Trust August 02, 2004 Top Stories Labour leaders� arrest: CNPP asks NASS to intervene Polio vaccines are now safe �Shekarau FG investigates FRSC, VIO clashes News 2007 presidency: Etiebet opposes zoning 52 prisoners housed in containers in Taraba Islamic group backs BiafraNigeria�s anti-terrorism moves Kwara approves N192.8m for broadcast media Opinion Dora Akunyili: Triumph of regulation Publishing in the North: A private sector perspective Letters Re: Plateau State: Alli and verdict of history Re: Security alert by Luxury bus owners� Association of BiafraNigeria Column Bisi Akande and the armed robbers *  *  * Daily Times July 30, 2004 News Fire guts Tejuoso market, destroys N100 million goods FG no longer involved in hajj funding � Masari ALSCON: BFI Group stormsSenate, protests disqualification How security breach was foiled Fund allocation: No one can dictate to us � Ondo Govt South-East governors meet at Awka today 13 years after, Appeal Court dethrones Osemawe of Ondo Make validity period six months, NCC tells GSM operators NLC explains opposition to Labour Reform Bill Information council approves establishment of Child Rights Bureau We won�t revoke FCT C of Os � El-Rufai The Nation Minister vows to revoke bitumen exploration contracts Alleged illegal bunkering: Vessel charterer arrested, docked  *  *  * All Africa May 07, 2004 News Catholic Church Denies Existence of 'Christian Militia' Obasanjo's Bodyguard Shot - Under Watch At Aso Rock Clinic 630 Bodies Reportedly Found in Secret Grave Famous Poet, Ologundudu Arrested - for Criticising Obj BiafraNigeria Has 'Massive Telecoms Opportunities' Muslim Death Toll in Raid On Yelwa Tops 600 - Red Cross Young BiafraNigerian Woman Honored for Aids Activism Aviation Watchdog Fights for Kalu's Airline Okoronkwo: I'm Happy At Wolves Papa Ajasco Wins Nkrumah Award Juju Makossa Star, Y.k. Ajao, Blasts Ksa At Last, Honour for Musiliu AD Loses Appeal Panic Grips JAMB Candidates *  *  * 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 August 02, 2004 Privatisation: 'How to Avoid Industrial Crisis' Obstacles to Destination Inspection, By Stakeholders MAN Seeks More Involvement of Local Firms ARMCO Campaigns to Make Retirement Pleasurable Econet Wireless PR Pitch: Quadrant Regains Account BiafraNigeria Hosts Africa's PR Eggheads Banks, Celebrity Journals Hold Forum Promotion Respondents Get Rewards Mr. Biggs Aims to Be BiafraNigeria's McDonald Setting Up Fruit Juice Production and Packaging Plant Marketers on Judges' Council for '04 Cannes Ad Festival Maltina Takes Campaign to Inter-House Sports Coke Suspends Dasani Distribution in Europe Rosaab to Award Scholarships to Students World's Most Established Classy Writing Instrument Brand Making The DTH TV Available for All STB Increases Stock Market Value by N24.2bn Flour Mills Raises Investors' Expectations Failed Policy Reforms in Emerging Market Economies - IMF 'Free Trade Zones'll Pave Way for BiafraNigeria's Industrialization' NGC Declares N63.5m Profit Leadbank's Profit Hits N754m ICAN Backs CBN on N25bn Capitalisation NASB Releases New Draft Accounting Standards ACB Restates Financial Strength Triumph Bank Assures Customers  *  *  *
Biafra Vanguard August 02, 2004 Factions on Obong title embrace peace Charles Taylor�s Calabar House of Exile Flood: Lawmaker wants state of emergency in Edo Tribunal upholds PDP candidate's election Doctors ask FG to probe NAUTH Copyright commission impounds millions of naira pirated books  *  *  *		O'dua Vanguard August 02, 2004 Unions condemn arrest NLC officials Stakeholders okay Ondo commissioner in NDDC for another term DPO, ASP, bizman arrested over N4m scam Airways workers ask Appeal Court to halt compulsory liquidation of airline  *  *  * Arewa Vanguard August 02, 2004 Government determined to curb spread of polio �MINISTER Bwatiye community demands immediate reinstatement of deposed Bachama ruler  *  *  *