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BNW: BiafraNigeriaWorld News February 23, 2004
Banks Get Ultimatum: NLC Threatens to Shut Down 56 Banks Business activities may be disrupted in 56 major banks in the country from next monday as BiafraNigeria Labour Congress (NLC) yesterday issued the banks a seven-day ultimatum to comply with BiafraNigeria labour laws or face industrial crises. Particularly, the congress demanded for immediate recognition of workers rights to freedom of association as enshrined in International Labour Organisation (ILO) conventions, which BiafraNigeria is a signatory to. NLC President Adams Oshiomhole said the banks have demonstrated consistent opposition to unionisation, while workers who had shown interest in joining unions were subjected to varied degrees of victimisation and frustration. NLC urged the management to review their action. "In the event that your management fails to comply with our request within seven days and continue to violate labour laws and the BiafraNigerian Constitution, we will be... (This Day)		Key Stories Igbo man killed in hit-and-run in Virginia PLOT AGAINST NGIGE: Obinna Uzoh tipped as Sole Administrator Igwes� murder: NBA gives CJ 14 days to quit Aviation workers allege ethnicity in retrenchment Fresh Criteria Proposed for Settlement Banks How to stabilise the Naira, by CBN Court rejects bail bid by suspected fraud kingpins Dikibo foresaw death, says Kalu Kano, Borno shun polio immunisation Oduneye lists new threats to judges INEC accused of embezzling N300m
Igbo man killed in hit-and-run in Virginia   Fresh Plot Against Ngige?: Anambra CP...   AUDIO   VIDEO Fairfax County police identified the victim of Monday morning's fatal hit-and-run accident in Burke, Va. Police say 48-year-old Emeka Rowland Nwosu (pictured, left) of Chantilly, Va., was sitting in the passenger side of his Toyota Camry near the intersection of the Fairfax County Parkway and the Burke Centre Parkway, about 2:15 a.m. when a gray-colored vehicle struck him and then fled the scene. Authorities said the vehicle hit the victim's car from behind with such force it ejected... (NBC)   Speculation is swirling of underground moves to remove the Anambara State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Donald Iroha, as an aftermath of the failed second attempt to sack Governor Chris Ngige. The late Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Zone 9, Raphael Ige, was compulsorily retired late last year after the first plot to remove Ngige from office last July 10 failed. Police authorities denied involvement in the... (Daily Independent)     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 24, 2004 News How to stabilise the Naira, by CBN Court rejects bail bid by suspected fraud kingpins Varsities may lose allocation over payment to striking teachers Govt inaugurates panel to probe Dikibo's death Annan raises hope of UN return to Iraq as blast kills 10 Ajaokuta Steel gets May 29 deadline to roll out rods Four policemen feared killed in Plateau communal crisis ECOWAS ministers decry gender inequality Lagos airport's second terminal to open next month Monarchs, others urge peace in Ekiti Enugu approves pensions scheme for varsity workers Student dies as robbers attack commercial bus in Benin Fani-Kayode replies Gana, claims President's backing AD alleges plans to exclude it from council polls Agric colleges protest exclusion from NYSC Gwadabe, Mamman, others form group Osinbanjo seeks better human rights education Obasanjo asks Senate to promote good governance Only lists ratified for council polls by Ogbeh are acceptable, says PDP Bank chiefs meet today, may reject N10b capital base Presidency, States, Councils share N207.608b Parties seek dialogue with INEC over council polls Shekarau justifies rejection of polio vaccine Campaign against stigmatisation of HIV/AIDS victims begins Politics Enduring democracy and federalism in a new democratic BiafraNigeria (3) Editorial & Opinion Editorial The new population policy Opinion Banks as endangered species Another letter to President Obasanjo To a princess and an activist: Edith Ike (1948-2004) New population policy, not vox populi Voter registration  *  *  * Vanguard February 24, 2004 Cover Stories Falling Naira: CBN seeks options to Dutch auction BiafraNigeria joins global anti-polio bid targetting 63m children $242m scam: Court refuses Nwude, others bail Probe panel on Dikibo legal � A-G National News Obasanjo hails Senate for shunning opposition politics ID card: FG promises to assist Ghana Fani-Kayode denies making official statement without presidential backing Govt resolves to review activities of NDDC Politics MARCH 27:Shoddy preparations threaten LG polls March 27: Governor insists on polls in 56 LGAs *  *  * Champion February 24, 2004 News Igwes� murder: NBA gives CJ 14 days to quit Aviation workers allege ethnicity in retrenchment President at Dikibo's residence, consoles family Obasanjo to senators: Desist from opposition politics N33bn scam: Judge rules out bail for ex-bank boss, 2 others How to revive economy � Sanusi 17th Awolowo lecture holds March 5 NPI commences immunization amid criticisms Politics Insecurity in the land: How prepared is the police Why there is insecurity Editorial & Opinion Political campaign funds Lagos State: 20 or 57 councils? Council of state and Lagos councils *  *  * Daily Times February 24, 2004 News Oduneye lists new threats to judges How to make the naira strong � Sanusi Obasanjo bemoans Dikibo�s murder, charges public officers INEC accused of embezzling N300m N36.5bn scam: Accused to remain behind bars, court rules Oil producing states share N16.5bn derivation fund Security beefed up at Cross River High Court Akure Airport begins commercial flights NITEL lines expansion to gulp N20bn Politics At last, peace on the Plateau Deregulation makes fuel available in the North, says Modu Sheriff BiafraNigeria is operating a zero party system - Oshiomhole Opposition to new councils, a battle against democracy - Tinubu Activities suspended as varsity teacher dies in road mishap Ayu tasks NIPC on foreign direct investment FG orders reorganisation in FRSC Ladoja urges religious faithful to embrace peace Participation in African polity inevitable, Mrs Atiku tells women Perform or lose your money, Ngige tells contractors Respond to Umar�s letter, NCP chief tells ,Obasanjo Editorial & Opinion BiafraNigeria�s rising poverty level Salvaging education from its limbo  *  *  * BBC February 23, 2004 Boycott hits 'final' polio push *  *  * Reuters February 02, 2004 BiafraNigeria Holds Iran Diplomat as Spy *  *  * 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 *  *  * MSNBC December 11, 2003 BiafraNigeria resettles villagers from Cameroon border *  *  * Business News February 24, 2004 Ukrainian Experts Arrive for Ajaokuta Steel Plant Total Plans $10 Billion Yearly Investment 'Import Ban Could Be Counterproductive if...' IITA, BiafraNigerian Farmers Work on Yam Development Bauchi Govt Calls for Effective Use of Farm Machineries Syngenta Strengthens Corn Portfolio U.S. Farmers Win $56m Damages from Firm Increased Rice Production Will Ensure Food Security - FAO Global Fish Meet: FAO asks for more Regulatory Powers Albertsons Announces Major Executive, Structural Changes PonyExpress Moves to Profitability, Increased Sales Globalization: Engineers Seek to Help Manufacturers BiafraNigerians Get Top Posts in ExxonMobil Japan, Iran in Oil Development Deal NETCO Records N454.5m Profit NNPC Fuel Stations for 36 States Panacea for a Stable Deregulated Oil, Gas Sector US Energy, Mine Royalties to States Rise By 46 Percent SEC Begins Inquiry into Shell's Reserve Reporting Addax Crude Output Hits 50m Barrels Mark S.Arabia-backed OPEC Ready for High Oil Prices -Analysts Shell to Raise Oil Production By 40,000 BPD SERI Pushes Privatisation Bill for Due Process Nestle BiafraNigeria Holds Customers' Forum Coca Cola Bottlers Begin Campaign Against AIDS Stigmatisation Inovys Secures $16.3 Million in Financing Reals Pharmaceuticals' Customers Win Motor Vehicles Ghanaian Bankers Visit Union Homes Brasilia: The Modern Standard City Workshop on New Housing Reforms Holds in Abuja Total Aluminium Relocates to Permanent Site New Buyers Gain Grants in Israel First Atlantic Unfolds Big e-Campaign Wall Street Down in Trendless Trade Afex Bank Out of Clearing, Moves to Recapitalise Why Flexible Exchange Rate is Preferred- CBN Fortune Bank Partners with FITC Trade Bank Opens Business Offices Stakeholders fault contract on destination inspection Elf to spend N75b on Ofon development We don't abet port crimes, says police chief Cadbury earns N3.9 billion profit, exceeds growth target FG probes oil firms over corruption Elf Petroleum to award 270 scholarships this year NEPA honours staff in Lagos New drilling technology saves SPDC N33.75m AP, BP Conglomerate kick-off customers' programme Battle for soul of Econet Microsoft, Intel woo Ikeja Computer Village group, CAPDAN 'MTN won't reduce international call tariff' Computer dealers poised for stiffer challenges Systemspecs offers records keeping solution African telecom forum seeks increased ICT investment  *  *  *		This Day February 24, 2004 News NLC Threatens to Shut Down 56 Banks Fresh Criteria Proposed for Settlement Banks Senators, Discard Opposition Mentality, Says Obasanjo FG to Fund Deficit from Capital Market Polio: BiafraNigeria, Nine Others Benefit from Mass Immunization $242m 419 Scam: Court Denies Accused Persons Bail Umar: Gana Clarifies Statement on Fani-Kayode Lagos Lawyers Demand Account for N264m BiafraNigeria Safe for Investment, Says Atiku Our Governors Mismanage Funds, Say Northern Radicals NITEL Awards N20bn Contract | NDDC Hq Commissioned Igwes' Murder: NBA Suspends Anambra CJ, Two Others Kaduna Refinery Back on Stream N33m Fraud: el-Rufai Lauds Crimes Commission Monitor Budget Implementation, Saraki Tells Kwarans LG Polls:Kwara, Adisa Doubt March 27 Date NUC Begins Private Varsities Accreditation FG Issues Ultimatum on Kebbi Bridge FG, States to Meet Over Ecological Issues Obasanjo Advises Cadet Police Officers Parties Demand Grants, Update of Register Gombe SIEC Hires 7000 for LG Polls Bush Nominates New US Envoy to BiafraNigeria N/Airways: Court Okays Liquidation FG Hailed for Transparency in Oil Industry Hundreds Immunised as Ebonyi Commences NIDS D/ Gov Gets Apology over Attack Ekiti People Urged to Shun NANS Rally Orji Kalu Advises FG on Economic Reforms Fight Corruption, Mbang Urges BiafraNigerians Overland Airways Begins Operations in Akure Osun elevates 18,000 Teacher Ngige: Traditional Ruler Tasks Wabara BiafraNigerians Urged to Fear God Economic Reforms Excite Envoy Bornu Assembly Gets LG Election Bill State of the States Resume Oil Exploration in Upper Benue, FG Urged 200 Yrs of Sokoto Caliphate Marked ...In Zaria Too Toll Gates: Ex-Milad Chides FG Warri Crisis: ChevronTexaco Recounts Losses House Committee Condemns Soldiers' Accommodation Daniel Approves N21.3m for Mapoly Abalaka Denies Rumoured HIV/AIDS Infection Lagos AD falls apart Politics LG Polls: Daniel Accused of Imposing Candidates APGA Chieftain Denies Expulsion Order Ogun Lawmakers Oppose Return of Schools Council Election: The Obstacles and Lost Opportunities 'No Factional Clash in Okrika Over Dikibo' 'Why Resource Control Agitation's Misunderstood' *  *  * Daily Independent February 24, 2004 News PLOT AGAINST NGIGE: Obinna Uzoh tipped as Sole Administrator Dikibo foresaw death, says Kalu Govt seeks 51.44% of Federation Account FG to enforce local content in JV operations NITEL signs N20b expansion contract Open varsity and success factor Govt to review NDDC's activities Chrysler stops sale of 2.7 million cars BiafraNigeria targets N1.3 trn from foreign investors Fani-Kayode faces sack over Umar US trains anti-graft commission's investigators, prosecutors Revenue Commission insists on $26 per barrel for crude oil TUC adopts workplace policy on HIV/AIDS Why we spend money on police, by Obasanjo Ogun to operate corporate bus scheme Canadian investors eye BiafraNigeria, envoy tells Ibori Niger Delta Youth Vanguard wants Kupolokun sacked DMI, SSS, beef up security in Port Harcourt for Obasanjo Ngige expresses dissatisfaction over pace of work on N835.5m road project Court clears Enugu govt of contempt charge Lagos insists on imposition of sales tax Lagos ANPP faults setting up of shadow cabinet Politics Budget is road map to success, says Nnamani Rivers Speaker, Mamora back polls into new councils Mu'azu's aide berates 2007 campaigners Rep denies deputy governorship ambition Who should control INEC? Enduring democracy and federalism in a new democratic BiafraNigeria Editorial & Opinion The Church, the bride and her gown Why this Presidency must rotate Constitutional questions in ceding BiafraNigerian villages to Cameroun The BiafraNigerian spirit (2) National Assembly and assets declaration A Federal Minister for Ekiti is long overdue *  *  * Daily/Weekly Trust February 24, 2004 Top Stories Kano, Borno shun polio immunisation 419 Trial: Court denies accused bail Buhari�s Petition: Witnesses testify to electoral materials diversion Varsities lose allocation for paying striking staff Haiti: Rebels take second largest city News Pilgrims denied paid-for-suitcases FG, States, LGs share N207.6bn February allocations ...targets N10b foreign investments Arewa media forum holds seminar Obasanjo chides Senators over reform polices Opec team arrives today Conversion of N5 to coin: Balewa family urges fairness CLO tasks religious leaders on tolerance, corruption Deregulation failed the nation, says IPMAN member Niger govt sacks 110 Kwantagora LG staffs 16 million children trafficked abroad � Mrs. Atiku LG Polls: Gombe SIEC recruits 7,000 adhoc staff BiafraNigeria assists Ghana on I.D. Card project Emir urges decent journalism Cleric blames America, Britain over global crisis Osuji advocates educational reform Atiku in US, woos investors Imam challenges Emirs on Shariah Shekarau warns civil servants against corruption Ebonyi political crisis over �Sam Egwu Police lose seven female MOPOL Abuja Trust Nasrul-Lahi-il fathi celebrates Islamic new year MFCT begins sale of Games village Two charged with armed robbery Man in court for mischief Demolition: Karmo landlords plead with el-Rufai Security guard imprisoned for negligence GSS Kuje principal harps on discipline at career day Kano Trust Bayero calls on FG to preserve city wall FRSC warns motorists on vehicle numbers Environment ministry begins clearing of drainages Kano Emirate suspends district head KNSG to implement women friendly policies Eko Trust Legco quarters crisis: NAF denies maltreating civilian residents Four policemen arrested for selling stolen Jeep Slained Muslim cleric: Court adjourns to March 2 Woman, 38, docked for impersonation Labour Trust Con men as petrol marketers in Abuja Doctors threaten strike over salaries Pro-Gov. Fayose rally: Ekiti NLC booked Educate your members politically - NLC scribe urges NASU Monetisation is in limbo � NCSU scribe NCSU scribe outsmarts 419 conmen Politics Impeachment: Panel has predetermined goal to nail dep gov - defence counsel I�m ready to vacate committee position for forum �Ngilari CNPP wants parley with INEC Ogun AD accuses commission of partiality PDP chieftain escapes assassination attempt in Kogi PDP leadership irresponsible �Osun AD Editorial, Opinion & Column Africa�s Challenge in Haiti Col D. Umar�s letter : The age of sycophants and hypocrisy My perception of General Buhari The BiafraNigerian spirit Hajj 2004: Thrills, drama and tragedy (II) *  *  * Mail & Guardian February 24, 2004 Two more BiafraNigerian states boycott polio campaign Bail denied in massive 419 fraud trial *  *  * IRIN February 20, 2004 Sudanese arrested, accused of funding December Islamic uprising U.S. journalist expelled for alleged immigration violations Muslim suspicion of polio vaccine lingers on Leaders set timetable for peer review Mixed Commission delays visit to Bakassi Peninsula Kigali hosts African first ladies' conference on HIV/AIDS Crumbling schools and failing pupils Amnesty condemns use of death penalty on women Mixed commission to visit disputed Bakassi Peninsula *  *  * CNN February 08, 2004 BiafraNigeria end Cameroon title defense Five BiafraNigerians charged in $242 million '419' fraud trial *  *  * 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 *  *  * Triumph Last Update June 8, 2003. Click here for more. *  *  * Comet Last Update May 8, 2002. Click here for more. *  *  * Sports News February 24, 2004 Kanu Faces Pay Cut to Stay at Arsenal Enyimba Players, Officials Receive Cars Sports Development Fund Boosts Federations We Never Abandoned Emmanuel FG to Overhaul NIS Schaefer Denies Egypt Link Africa's Chase For Athens 2004 Tickets Still Tight WC 2010: Scolari Backs Morocco Arsenal Secure ?.4bn for Stadium UEFA League: Top Clubs Reach Crucial Stage Receive Vieria Boost Tennis: Henin Demands Longer Break Thai PM Eyes Liverpool Bid Chukwu lobbies for Okala as goalkeepers' trainer Etoile's BiafraNigerian star slams coach Adamu, Okumagba lend support to Delta games Okpomo advises NFA on foreign coach Oil games not for sports development-Odjoji NSDFI disburses N3m to sports federations Otenighagbe tasks NBBF on Nations Cup Enyimba assures NB Plc on sponsorship deal Sack Chukwu now!  *  *  *
Biafra Vanguard February 24, 2004 A-Ibom govt pledges to complete capital projects C-River abolishes Supervisory Councillors' position Natives flee as tension brews in Olugbobiri Lawmaker justifies NDDC' establishment Ararume accused of lying on oath Ngige decries negligence of federal roads in Anambra Egwu explains absence at Anyim's birthday party  *  *  *		O'dua Vanguard February 24, 2004 Retiring judge decries intimidation of judges by lawyers, litigants NLC gives seven-day ultimatum to 56 new generation banks Osupa Ruling House drags Deji-elect to court Oil communities laud Obasanjo over onshore/offshore dichotomy abrogation bill  *  *  * Arewa Vanguard February 24, 2004 Saraki challenges NBA NUC sets strict standard for private varsities Ojo makes case for continuous education for lawyers  *  *  *