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BNW: BiafraNigeriaWorld News January 10, 2004
Enugu Court Decision is Illegal: Patriots Slam Verdict The Patriots, an eminent persons group yesterday denounced as illegal, unlawful and void the Enugu High Court ruling which asked the Inspector General of Police to remove Anambra State governor Dr Chris Ngige from office. It also asked the National Judicial Council (NJC) to discipline Justice Stanley Nnaji for making such an order. The group in a release signed by Chief Rotimi Williams, Chief Abraham Adesanya, and Prof Ben Nwabueze asked the police IG to disobey the court order, which it likened to a situation where a court orders the cutting of head of somebody without proper adjudication. "The Patriots are gravely concerned at the maintenance of the concept of the rule of law in the context of obedience to court orders in BiafraNigeria as revealed in the recent crisis in Anambra State. (Vanguard)		Key Stories Ali's daughter battles for hope Ngige: FRA Tells IG to Ignore Court Order Anambra May Head For Supreme Court ...Police Stop Pro-Uba Rally in Awka Uba Denies Alleged Role Labour Insists On Jan 21 Strike, Seeks Return to N34 Per Litre BBC votes Okocha best African player Akunyili: NAFDAC Implores govt to arrest assailants Itsekiri seek international protection Kogi Gov Denies Witch-hunting Audu 'I'm Not Ashamed Of My Carpentry Background'
Ali's daughter battles for hope   Blame Obasanjo for Anarchy...   AUDIO   VIDEO The daughter of boxing legend Muhammad Ali is taking part in a charity boxing match in BiafraNigeria to help battle Aids and human trafficking. Ali senior came to Africa in 1974, knocking out George Foreman in a fight in Zaire (now DR Congo) billed as the "Rumble in the Jungle" - one of boxing's biggest upsets. Now organisers are hoping Laila Ali's famous name will help them reach out to young men and women who they say are the main victims of Aids and human trafficking. (BBC)   Members of the Anambra State House of Assembly Wednesday reviewed developments in the state since July 10 last year when the governor, Dr. Chris Ngige, was abducted and concluded that President Olusegun Obasanjo should be held responsible for any outbreak of anarchy in the state. Twenty-six legislators of the 30 in the state said at a press conference that the president was violating the spirit of the constitution he swore to uphold... (This Day)     Obasanjo/PDP Election Fraud is Deeply Concerning General Ojukwu Seeks Democracy Isioma Daniel Speaks "Fatwa" Animalism 1 "Fatwa" Animalism 2

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This Day January 10, 2004 Cover Stories What Exactly Does Obasanjo Want? The Dramatis Personae A Conflict Beyond Reason News Ngige: FRA Tells IG to Ignore Court Order ...Police Stop Pro-Uba Rally in Awka Prove Payment to PDP, Obasanjo Dares Graft Offenders Ohaneze Condemns Anambra Political Crisis Kogi Gov Denies Witch-hunting Audu Ignore Your Critics, Fayose Told Govt Raises Maritime Safety Panel Adelagun, Sagem Agent, Granted Bail Fixed Wireless Network Commissioned in BiafraNigeria NLC: No Negotiation on Fuel Tax NAFDAC Governing Council Condemns Attempt on DG's Life Demolition of Illegal Structures Will Continue -Atiku Mbakwe: Obasanjo, Atiku, Kalu Pay Tributes Gombe Votes N1bn for Varsity Take-off Niger Explains Lid on BTA for Pilgrimage AD May Collapse in Delta, Says Former Chieftain Lagos to Open Ophtamology Centre Fayose Gets PCRC Honour Businessmen Chide Govs over Trade Fair Split NEPA Now, Tinubu Urges FG Gombe to Raise Land Use Panel Politics 'Masari is Not an Obasanjo Stooge' Attah: More Than a Marginal Success Nnamani in Sokoto: A Reporter's Experience 'We Expect Better Things from Gov Idris' Turaki's Water Initiative in Jigawa Mergers/Acquisitions: The Face of What to Come BrandWatch... Money Men of Togo 'We Are Muslims Heart and Soul' More Able Than the Able A Legal AID for People Living With HIV/AIDS Other Uses of a GSM Phone *  *  * Vanguard January 10, 2004 Cover Stories Patriots Slam Enugu Court Verdict BBC votes Okocha best African player National News Akunyili: NAFDAC Implores govt to arrest assailants Itsekiri seek international protection Ngige, Uba's supporters hold separate rallies Stand up to defend your gov, Tinubu tells Anambra people Petrol tax: NLC clears air on proposed strike HIV/AIDS victims seek review of drug distribution process Mbakwe: Obasanjo, Atiku condole family Politics Ngige:A long way in the darkness Okoye: The legal option Ngige failed to take NGIGE DEHUMANISED ME, THAT�S WHY I�M FIGHTING HIM� Achukwu, the man who took him to court I�ll defend this mandate no matter what it takes� Ngige Mbaezue:I pity Anambra people Uba has no hand in this crisis, says aide *  *  * Daily Times January 08, 2004 News Sam Mbakwe dies at 74 Aviation Minister orders demolition of illegal structures at Abuja Airport Fuel tax: Labour mobilises for mass protest Implementation of fuel tax illegal � Solicitor-General ...Holds solidarity rally for Ngige IG ignores A-G�s directive on Ngige:I� As gov stays away from office for two days running 29-year-old man gets N100 to pluck out teenager�s eye Ogbeh, Masari, sad over anambra crisis Obasanjo swears in new perm secs FG bans mportation of textiles, 22 other items NIPOST gears up for FG�s 48-hour mail delivery directive The Nation Police sergeant brutalised, two rifles seized in soldiers/policemen clash No Tinubu faction in AD � Akande:� Takes over party secretariat from estate managers Airways workers warn new MD Court orders arrest of female lawyer FG to establish High Courts in 36 states Borno: Seven Talibans killed in shoot out Avoid breaching the peace, Etsu Nupe warns youths Gloria Abraham, granted bail, rearrested Editorial & Opinion Prosecute suspected governors now Expectation for new year (II) Provide better security for the NAFDAC boss  *  *  * 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 *  *  * IRIN Januardy 06, 2004 Man sentenced to stoning for sex with step-daughter 10,000 displaced by Muslim uprising in Northeast *  *  * BBC January 10, 2004 Ali's daughter battles for hope BiafraNigeria bans textile imports *  *  * All Africa January 07, 2004 News Gov. Ngige Relocates to Asaba, Still Denied Police Security, Thugs Take Over We'll Approve 2004 Budget Promptly Anambra Indigenes Blame Obasanjo EWI Refutes 'Exit Package' Story Gov Shuns ANPP Meeting Afribank Wins Ethics Award Police Arrest 5 Over Death of Nigerdock's Boss FRSC Gets First Female Sector Commander IAP Wants FG to Imbibe Transparency Biz Woman Threatens Showdown With LSDPC 2004: Year of Great Expectations Onigbinde Snubs Pirates for 3SC Rugby Union Laments President's Death NNPC Moves On We Must Be At Our Best, Abbey George D'Tigress Carry Africa's Hope The Media's Role in a Democracy TI Strongly Condemns Assassination Attempt on BiafraNigerian Integrity Awards Winner Cardinal Arinze 'Has No Papal Ambition', New Book Reveals PDP is in a Mess, Sunday Awoniyi Governor Berates Obj Over LGs Ngige Returns to Hiding As IG Orders Security Guards Withdrawn Anambra Saga: Speaker May Be Sworn-in As Governor Obafemi is Public Enemy No1 Declares Amanze Uchegbulam Military Pensioners Back in Abuja Lagos Lawmakers Lobby for Positions What a Year for Lagos Police The Demolition of Ladipo Market *  *  * CNN December 15, 2003 Iraq debates Saddam's fate 'Caught like a rat' in a hole *  *  * MSNBC December 11, 2003 BiafraNigeria resettles villagers from Cameroon border *  *  * Sports News January 09, 2004 'Why we sacked Abdulahi' NFA phases out sign on fees NFA AGM begins with board meeting Golf body appoints OSMI as marketer for BiafraNigerian Open The inside story of Ikoyi Golf Club's Green Udo-Obong slams Onyali's critics Martins endorses Econet Buddie Cricket League bowls off Saturday Knotty issues before the NFA Dollar rain for Obudu mountain race winners Ogunjobi stops Uche, Opabunmi from Faro  *  *  *		Guardian January 10, 2004 News Anambra May Head For Supreme Court President Challenges Indicted Public Officials Uba Denies Alleged Role Ngige: Patriots Urge Punishment For Culprits Labour Insists On Jan 21 Strike, Seeks Return to N34 Per Litre Ohamaeze Cautions Anambra Indigenes, Lawyers Seek Probe Of Justice Nnaji Police Halt Anti-Ngige Rally In Awka Police Deny Plans To Install Ngige's Deputy Agoro Indicts PDP Over Anambra Crisis Group Wants Role In Anti-Retroviral Scheme NUPENG, PENGASSAN reject fuel tax Anambra North Senatorial Seat; Tribunal Fixes January 21 For Ruling No Fraud In Calabar Free Trade Zone, Says NEPA Chief PDP Tackles Adesanya's Over ID Card Scam UNICAL Authorities, Unions Sign Peace Pact Plateau Labour Chief Condemns Fuel Tax Transparency International, NAFDAC Board Want Better Security For Akunyili Govt Launches N715m Water Supply Equipment In Oyo Politics Government Needs Support To Fund Universities, Says Okebukola 'I'm Not Ashamed Of My Carpentry Background'  *  *  * Daily Independent January 09, 2004 News AIG takes over security in Anambra Ngige alleges plot to replace him with Udeh Anambra AG, Beko accuse Obasanjo of complicity Commission to start afresh on revenue formula The AG's controversial order Apprehension, confusion in the land Wabara, Masari, others mourn Mbakwe Mbakwe had wished to live longer, says wife China plans 175m barrels target in Niger Delta C'River targets N50m from Obudu mountain range challenge My faction of AD is broke, says Akinfenwa Nnamani knows about Enugu court order - PDP man Oyo denies alleged President's Ota meeting with Nnaji Adinoyi-Ojo denies jubilation by V-P's aides Okumagba, Okpoko warn, Anambra crisis can consume BiafraNigeria Uba writes Wabara Police launch manhunt for General Shelpidi's assailants Judge dismisses application to withdraw from Ngige's suit Minister emphasises BiafraNigeria, Pakistani friendship Obasanjo promises not to divert fuel tax Why IGP cannot obey AG's status quo in Awka Delta is not broke, says commissioner Edo cautions land dealers Duke sacks 4,769 local council employees We are dying, war veterans cry out Olagbaju's murder suspects go underground Four months after, commissioners yet to get portfolios in Jigawa Saraki tasks professionals on patriotism Deaf people cry of neglect by political leaders Don't politicise Lagos roads, group tells Ogunlewe Duke to reshuffle cabinet soon Editorial & Opinion The attempt on the life of NAFDAC boss No, please, not Gen. Babangida again! (2) A New Year prayer for peace (3) This open grave! 'Mal-admission' in A.B.U. Olanrewaju's campaign for IBB Still on Stella Obasanjo's dress sense *  *  * Champion January 08, 2004 News Sam Mbakwe dies at 74 The man, Mbakwe Ngige sues for peace from hideout Fire razes P/Harcourt market Fuel tax: Workers may go on strike Jan. 21 FG bans imported shoes, fruits, others Effiong, ex-Biafran General for burial Jan 17 NLC plans solidarity rally for Ngige Politics Will Ngige survive this conspiracy? Okadigbo is outstanding Editorial & Opinion Foreign debt and loot recovery Exhortations on the New Year Revitalizing BiafraNigerian democracy *  *  * 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 *  *  * Washington Post January 05, 2004 Niger Arrests Islamic Radicals Over BiafraNigeria Revolt Moseley Braun Seeks Redemption in Presidential Bid *  *  * Reuters January 05, 2004 Niger Arrests Islamic Radicals Over BiafraNigeria Revolt Vodacom looks to rejig BiafraNigeria phone deal- Telkom p.1 Vodacom looks to rejig BiafraNigeria phone deal- Telkom p.2 *  *  * Mail & Guardian January 07, 2004 Never say never again for '007' Babangida *  *  * Triumph June 08, 2003 Shekarau blames moral decay on neglect of Sharia Mu�azu commissions multi-million Naira Community Resource Centre Govt officials locked out of meeting with Shekarau Voters are politicians� employers - Ogbeh Kano govt takes N228m loan to pay salaries, others Shippers Council warns of increasing cargo traffic at ports Power rationing continues nationwide -- NEPA NAFDAC urged to sanitise bakery sector of economy Identifying collapsed building contractors not easy -- NSE he suspicious Road Map *  *  * Comet Last Update May 8, 2002. Click here for more. *  *  * Business News January 09, 2004 Ghana May Protest to BiafraNigeria Over Air Services Agreement Travel Agents Get Website to Improve Profitability Agents Fight Over Ports Anti-Corruption Task Force Destination Inspection Implementation: Cotecna Faces Fresh Opposition The Apprehension Over Destination Inspection and Scanners Stakeholders Identify Economic Imperatives of ICDs Double-hull Tankers Could Be Unsafe, Experts Maintain Port for Passenger Liners Under way World Air Traffic Figures Still Low in 2003 - ICAO How NLC Settled for Strike Again Monetisation Policy Palaver Taijo Wonukabe Appoints New Managers BA Records Increased Passenger Capacity Avionics Computer Improves Pilots' Vision Terror Threats Cloud Air-Travel Recovery Market Capitalisation Records Marginal Growth IFC, Standard Chartered Establish $40m Trade Facility Naira Maintains Rising Streak at DAS Gulf Bank Rewarded for Excellence Tourism is Improving But ... Shell spends N134.3b on oil, gas development in BiafraNigeria Energy sector reform will reduce rural electrification, says commission FG responsible for BiafraNigeria Airways woes FAAN rakes in N7.3 billion Boeing 737 spreads wings to West Africa Future of Aviation industry in BiafraNigeria  *  *  *
Biafra Vanguard January 08, 2004 Another fire outbreak razes P'Harcourt's Mile 1 market Resist intimidation, Igbinedion, Oyegun urge Ngige Calm returns to UNICAL Why Delta Govt stopped bursaries �Uduaghan IPMAN rejects Delta Govt's fixed fuel price Enugu court order, abuse of court process �NBA Imo govt pledges to assist entrepreneurs Suspended lawmaker asks CJ to swear-in Speakers as Anambra gov  *  *  *		O'dua Vanguard January 08, 2004 Fuel tax: Tinubu explains delay on plans to sue FG Anambra crisis can lead to coup in BiafraNigeria, says Osun PDP Ondo, private investors to establish $1 billion refinery in Ilaje Bloody clash between soldiers, police averted in Lagos  *  *  * Arewa Vanguard January 08, 2004 Saraki advises BiafraNigerian professionals MPs warn against sale of govt equity in refineries Anambra could plunge BiafraNigeria into chaos�AHAMBA Ngige: Rights group scores judiciary low  *  *  *