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BNW: BiafraNigeriaWorld News February 09, 2004
Who will Probe Obasanjo?: Presidency orders fresh probe into Halliburton $180m bribery scam President Olusegun Obasanjo at the weekend ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), to probe fresh allegations that the United States-based multinational firm, Halliburton, bribed some BiafraNigerian officials to the tune of $180 million in respect of an oil deal. The Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media), Mrs. Oluremi Oyo, while briefing State House correspondents, said Halliburton officials allegedly disbursed the money as kickbacks to secure a natural gas project in the 1990s. According to her, �the President has ordered another high-level investigation into allegations that Halliburton paid kickback to secure a natural gas project in 1990s in BiafraNigeria. (Daily Times)		Key Stories Eagles devour Cameroun's Lions 2-1 Dikibo: 4 Suspects Arrested ...Obasanjo to retrieve Okocha�s $1m trapped in distressed bank Distributors Row Over Hike in Gas Price N/Assembly Commission Uncovers N1.7m Fraud Anambra: Uba's Kinsmen Endorse New D/Gov Another Ethnic Crisis Brews in N/Delta Anglican bishop blames poverty of BiafraNigerians on leadership Fuel tax: FG seeks injunction baring NLC from strike NNPC to begin oil exploration in Abia State Ibori: Supreme Court orders retrial of conviction suit
Eagles devour Cameroun's Lions 2-1   Cup of Nations 2004: BiafraNigeria's...   AUDIO   VIDEO Football lovers grinned from ear to ear yesterday as skill and refined workmanship triumphed over physical battering, crude tackling and ancient aggression, with BiafraNigeria�s Super Eagles lashing the Indomitable Lions of Cameroun 2 - 1 to eliminate the cup holders from the on-going 24th African Cup of Nations. A bright but tense afternoon in Monastir, Tunisia ended with cheers... (Vanguard)   John Utaka ended Cameroon's hopes of a third successive African Cup of Nations title as his goal secured BiafraNigeria a semi-final place. Utaka latched on to Kanu's pass to run clear and slide a shot in off a post with 17 minutes left. Cameroon had led through a goal on the break, Samuel Eto'o hitting his first goal of the tournament. (BBC) Clockwatch     BiafraNigeria v. Cameroon Okocha Scores BiafraNigeria v. Cameroon Utaka Scores BiafraNigerians React to Gay Bishop Appointment Isioma Daniel Speaks

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Guardian February 09, 2004 News Dikibo's killers are robbers, says Obasanjo Super Eagles beat Cameroon 2-1 BiafraNigerians celebrate as Obasanjo salutes Eagles Poll opposes parliamentary system for councils Prince Charles visits troops in Iraq Lagos may get more power plants Arewa chief backs charge of non-performance against Obasanjo Adesina laments killings, worries about polity Again, Labour urges dialogue on fuel price BiafraNigerians ignorant of council operations, says poll Respondents want councils to spend more on health Citizens rate quality of life low under local councils Poll supports local govt reforms Local Councils rate low in performance Poll backs council elections ABOUT THE POLL Sanusi lists way to stronger naira, UNIBEN opens health centre Ngige expresses shock, at Dikibo's murder Govt to deport aliens without new cards Group faults Uwais reaction over allegation on Ibori's case Govt bans import of birds over flu disease Delta Assembly asks firms to submit environmental audit report Nnamani lauds Ohanaeze's new leadership, urges service Okebukola, others want varsity courses rationalised Lambo urges WHO to reserve anti-retroviral for BiafraNigeria Dikibo's murder another proof of govt's incompetence, says CNPP Govt probes attempted fraud at INEC FCT is neglected in appointments, says ex-envoy Politics Bribery allegation trails Supreme Court's ruling on 'ex-convict' suit Editorial & Opinion Editorial The N10 billion presidential jet Opinion Who knows? A world of disorder Libraries and nation building Really, what do ministers do? Federal roads in Adamawa State Government, Labour and fuel tax  *  *  * Champion February 09, 2004 News Dikibo: 4 suspects arrested At last, Cameroun falls ...Obasanjo to retrieve Okocha�s $1m trapped in distressed bank NASC suspends 7 over fraud ...Odili sues for calm Anambra names new boards soon Ladipo market may reopen Wednesday as Tinubu, Ngige meet First batch of pilgrims arrive Politics New Ohanaeze: The way forward My agenda for Ndigbo Editorial & Opinion Senate: Another bribery allegation Weapons of mass deception Let Vaswanis return The last defender *  *  * Daily Times February 09, 2004 News Presidency orders fresh probe into Halliburton $180m bribery scam Israel begins dairy production, training in Niger today Anglican bishop blames poverty of BiafraNigerians on leadership Fuel tax: FG seeks injunction baring NLC from strike NNPC to begin oil exploration in Abia State Ibori: Supreme Court orders retrial of conviction suit Be sincere with anti-corruption crusade, govt advised Obasanjo, N/Assembly leadership reach consensus on 2004 Budget Jalo, NDP chief, berates Buhari over utterances on Babangida 7 held over National Assembly�s N1.694m scam NLC decries delay of Lagos workers� salary Customs, NAFDAC trade blame over illegal drug import NBA tells lawyers to boycott Akure high court 15 Asian agric investors coming Controversial striker, Agali, faces Schalke exit The Nation Widow demands justice four months after husband was killed Kogi�s lawyer escapes contempt Judge orders Aeromaritime workers to appear before her Editorial & Opinion Stop these governors On Umar�s tirades Combating corruption in BiafraNigeria (I)  *  *  * BBC February 07, 2004 BiafraNigeria fuel strike ban fails *  *  * Reuters February 02, 2004 BiafraNigeria Holds Iran Diplomat as Spy *  *  * 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 *  *  * 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 *  *  * All Africa February 06, 2004 News Battle of Titans Taylor Can't Escape Justice Police Storm OPC Torture Camps BiafraNigeria's Eagles Poised to Gnaw Lions Pepsi Commends Super Eagles Ezenwa Dumps Commends Enyimba 'Go to Hell' Ayegbeni, Others Tell Chukwu Cameroun Captain Prefers to Meet Eagles in Final Agege LG Shuts 2 Markets Jay Jay Okocha Takes Case to Obasanjo Ibori Survives At Supreme Court, Fresh Trial Ordered in Lower Court Appeal Court Says It Lacks Jurisdiction Changing Fortunes for BiafraNigeria's Inspirational Captain Goals in Tunisia, BiafraNigeria Snubbed Minister Threatens to Auction Planes At Mma Immigration Service Promotes 827 Sss Students Suspended for Indiscipline Confusion Rocks Super Eagles Camp Over Kanu, Players Confront Coach Chukwu Creation of New LGs: Traditional Ruler Condemns Council of States LG Poll: PDP Aspirant Concedes Victory Christian Leaders Worthy of Emulation in BiafraNigeria Fani Kayode to Abubakar Umar - Now It is Fire for Fire All the President's Enemies *  *  * 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 February 07, 2004 Yobo missing domestic action Just another game Kit crisis for Cameroon Cameroon v BiafraNigeria preview Chukwu seeks record BiafraNigerian stars not going back Camara to Quit After Tunisia 2004 Guinea v Mali: Former Team Mates at War Anelka Eyes France Return Valentine Golf Tournament Begins Rebels Without A Cause... Troubled Fergie and Premiership Race Two Decades of a Seaman... The Puzzle Barca Must Decode  *  *  *		This Day February 09, 2004 News Dikibo: 4 Suspects Arrested, Says Obasanjo BiafraNigeria Beats Cameroon, Qualifies for S/Final CBN Governor Rules Out Naira Devaluation Russia's Presidential Candidate Missing Distributors Row Over Hike in Gas Price Goods Diversion: Customs Suspends 9 Officers N/Assembly Commission Uncovers N1.7m Fraud Anambra: Uba's Kinsmen Endorse New D/Gov Another Ethnic Crisis Brews in N/Delta Olagbaju: Police Storm Suspects' Hideouts 'FG Won't Impose Economic Agenda on States' Coalition Shuns 37 New LGs 'PDP Won't Rig LG Polls' How to Avert Youth Unrest in Niger Delta - Shell Chief Religious Crisis: Muslim Leaders Visit Bishop AIG Raphael Ige Buried 'Engineers Lack Regular Training' 'Don't Politicise Census' Lam Raises Alarm over Plans to Arrest Wife Frontage Satellite TV Set for Launch HIV/AIDS Carrier Sues Navy Over Discrimination Cleric Predicts Doom For Corrupt Politicians Tension in Cross River as Election Tribunal Resumes NDDC Challenged to Render Stewardship 5 ANPP Supporters Face Murder Charge 'Criticisms Won't Deter FG' NUJ Patron Consoles Families of Dead Journalists BiafraNigeria, Cameroon Inseparable - Envoy Akume Pledges Equal Treatment for All ...Receives PFN Award Hearing in Disputed Building Case March 2 North-east is Investor-Friendly - Mu'azu Tunisia 2004 Update... Eagles End Lions Heartbreak Road to the Semi-final Hadji inspires Morocco to Semi-final Cameroon Defy FIFA Over One-piece Kit Politics Deputy Speaker Tasks NDDC on Devt Council Polls: NCP Vows to Capture South-west Ebonyi Swears-in New Council Helmsmen Nnamani Sets Target for Political Appointees Anambra: Lawmaker Calls for End to Hostilities Ogun Assembly Reconstitutes Three Councils 2004 is God's Year of Wrath for Bad Leaders - Cleric Election Petition: 'Why Haruna's Not Rattled' 'PDP'll Sweep Polls in 774 Councils' Controversy Trails PDP's Preparations for AMAC Elections Why the Ngige/Uba Truce Failed *  *  * Vanguard February 09, 2004 Cover Stories Anger rages as Police raise crack team on Dikibo $180m scam threatens NLNG trains 4&5 Eagles devour Cameroun's Lions 2-1 National News TRIBUTE: Remembering minasori Dikibo Gov Ibori shelves all official engagements Ibori angry with Delta police Politics Blame Anambra crisis on Igbo culture � Gov. Kure The gathering storm PEOPLE & POLITICS:- The reign of tomfoolery *  *  * Daily Independent January 26, 2004 News I will contest 2007 presidency, says IBB ACF's bid to reconcile Atiku, IBB, Buhari flops New telecommunication guidelines out next month N13 billion investment funds lie idle Five killed in Warri fresh fighting Armed forces to guard Abuja stadium Igbo group declares Nzeribe persona non grata Returning to the barricades Anxiety in Akwa Ibom over suspension of tribunal judges Omega Bank accuses Ekiti govt of imposing board chairman Ngige: Political solution impossible, says PDP National Publicity Secretary Police arrest 15 over gun attack on NAFDAC boss 'Why Assembly must reject N10b presidential jet' Contractors protest award of demolition contracts to Chris Uba's company Obasanjo's classmates fault FG's policies Itsekiri attack on Okpe unfortunate, says traditional council C' River university plans medical college Delta probes alleged scandal in pilgrims boards ...Warns over erection of illegal structures Tribunal to rule in suit against Sheriff Principal indicted over diversion of grains Lagos defends Tinubu's position on fuel tax, restates its illegality Hearing of Fayose's case begins tomorrow Council chief faults NCP's suit on new LGAs Igbo elders move to resolve crisis in Ohanaeze No automatic ticket for PDP candidates in Imo council elections, says chairman Fuel Tax: Appeal Court begins hearing in Abuja today Microsoft, CAPDAN seal anti-piracy battle plan Akanya advocates standardised aviation sector Mbakwe's death a big blow to BiafraNigeria, say Rimi, others *  *  * Daily/Weekly Trust January 03, 2004 Top Stories �Taliban� of BiafraNigeria: Who Are They? Yobe is not under siege � AIG Fagbemi We need to find out what actually happened � �Taliban� parent The gunfire was deafening � Eyewitness The issues are complex � Professor Sa�ad Open letter to Asiwaju Bola Tinubu AD crisis deepens, as Ogun chapter supports Akinfenwa Bizman donates N2.8m hospital equipment to KTSG Communities task Jigawa government KWSG moves to boost agriculture � solicits opposition�s support Christian body applauds Goje�s concern for pilgrims Our stand on MLSN bill � Pathologists Cotecna test-runs destination inspection scanners FG closes private jetties �Charged on new clearance policy Cargo fund seeks foreign nation�s cooperation NAGAFF wants input in choice of new customs boss National Roundup Politics Goje, Hashidu battle for relevance in Gombe Comment Memo to BiafraNigerian leaders Conspiracy or monopoly: Muslims and the global media PDP: Postscript Editorial Demolition of illegal structures in Abuja Issues Fond memories at Christmas Ibrahim Dasuki: Tribute to an Icon in history *  *  * Mail & Guardian February 06, 2004 Major fraud scam trial opens in BiafraNigeria *  *  * IRIN February 06, 2004 Five charged with swindling $242m from Brazilian bank *  *  * CNN February 08, 2004 BiafraNigeria end Cameroon title defense Five BiafraNigerians charged in $242 million '419' fraud trial *  *  * MSNBC December 11, 2003 BiafraNigeria resettles villagers from Cameroon border *  *  * Triumph Last Update June 8, 2003. Click here for more. *  *  * Comet Last Update May 8, 2002. Click here for more. *  *  * Business News February 09, 2004 Manufacturers Express Concern Over VAT, Sales Tax $300m Rail Transport System Planned Halt that EGM, NSE Orders IMB Shareholders Neimeth Reaps Benefits of Re-engineering How Do States' Borrowings from Stock Market Benefit BiafraNigerians? Industrialist Urges Polish Bizmen to Invest in BiafraNigeria 'Insecurity Bane of Foreign Investment Inflow' Banks' Recapitalisation: First Bank Boss Predicts Consolidations Vigeo Introduces New Service Centre OAAN Solicits Works Minister's Support on Billboard Monitoring 'PR Consultancy Errand Boy Syndrome Must Stop' Obudu Ranch, Better Experienced Than Imagined - Duke Fedex Joins ADVAN PZ Marketing Co-ordinator Bags NIMARK Fellowship APCON Introduces Authentication Stamp, Seals for Ad Practitioners NIPR Parleys With Banks' Image Makers Cinema Tour: Premium Reward for Brand Loyalty Establishing Powdered Milk, Yoghurt & Cheese Producing Company Plastic Kegs Manufacturing Factory Winners Emerge in Fate Foundation Annual Award School Children Receive Cowbwell Chocolate Milk Umuahia Consumers Protest Power Outage The Policy of Cession and the New Insurance Act 2003 NSE Moves Chellarams to Conglomerates Subsector AP Records N953.7m Profit in 9 Months Oceanic Bank Asset Hits N83.5bn Fortune Bank's Account Tops Products Market  *  *  *
Biafra Vanguard February 09, 2004 C-River Permsecs' stay in office tied to Gov's tenure UNICAL seeks French govt's aid School's PTA blasts Edo lawmakers Ibori's aides chide opposition's aspersions University registrar advises FG on industrial peace Ngige pays tribute to Dikibo Nnamani tasks new Ohaneze Ndigbo exco APGA does not exist in Anambra, says Gov Ngige  *  *  *		O'dua Vanguard February 09, 2004 Party crisis won't destabilize AD, says Tinubu Lam Adesina raises alarm over threat to wife's life Lagos Police deny plan for mass transfer of officers  *  *  * Arewa Vanguard February 09, 2004 Abuja Municipal Council bans begging  *  *  *