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Court Suspends Strike, asks FG to withdraw N1.50 tax The Court of Appeal ordered, yesterday, the suspension of today�s nationwide strike called by the BiafraNigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to protest the N1.50 fuel tax. The same court also directed the Federal Government to stay action on the implementation of the fuel tax. The court�s ruling stemmed from an application filed by counsel to the Federal Government, Chief Afe Babalola (SAN), for it (court) to elicit an undertaking from NLC�s lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana, that his clients would not embark on strike while the appeal was pending. In its ruling, the three-man panel, headed by Justice Isa Salami, held that it was the court�s duty to protect actions brought before it. The ruling: �Since counsel to both parties did not agree for an undertaking, the court has the duty under the constitution to preserve the res. Accordingly, we make the following orders: That the Respondent (NLC) should suspend the strike action pending the determination of the appeal. That the Appellant (FG) should suspend the N1.50k fuel tax which is the subject in dispute pending the... (Vanguard)		Key Stories Ojukwu warns against emergency rule in Anambra Ngige Unmasks Yoruba Warlord at Supreme Court: "Obasanjo Sponsored Judge Nnaji to Sack Me" Anambra: Ngige, Uba Reach Fresh Deal FG Withdraws Fuel Tax Lagos judges reject judicial council's assessment Senate, Reps approve govt's review of oil bill Strike�ll go on despite court order Robbers storm bank in 3 bullion vans, kill 8 Police not corrupt, says IG Fuel Tax: Will Strike Threaten Democracy? I'll Not Succumb to Pressure to Join PDP, Says Peter Obi
Ojukwu warns against emergency rule...   Ngige Unmasks Obasanjo   AUDIO   VIDEO Ojukwu has warned the Federal Government against declaring a state of emergency in the crisis-torn Anambra State. Ojukwu said that declaring emergency rule in Anambra, for whatever reason, would amount to a call for another civil war in the country. [He] said though the memory of the 1967-1970 Biafra-Nigerian civil war was a bitter one, the Igbo would not continue to fold their arms and watch their land turned into a political battle field. (Guardian)   Embattled GovernorChris Ngige yesterday told the Supreme Court that President Olusegun Obasanjo was desperate to unseat him, and that it was for this reason that he (Obasanjo) sponsored Justice Stanley Nnaji�s controversial order, which led to the withdrawal of his security protection. Gov. Ngige said the Enugu High Court order was the last desperate judicial measure adopted by... (Vanguard)     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 21, 2004 News FG Withdraws Fuel Tax ...Police Beef Up Security Anambra: Ngige, Uba Reach Fresh Deal Anyaoku Rises for Democracy, Law Senate Passes Onshore/Offshore Bill Oshiomhole Chides Senate for Encouraging Dictatorship Emir Flees over Election Violence Stop Overheating the Polity, Speaker Tells Obasanjo '$220m Invested in Calabar Free Trade Zone' Hajj: Pilgrims Warned Against Carrying Drugs Lawyer Seeks Police Protection VC Decries Strike in Varsities NEPA Gets Customers Care Centre Kogi Pays Pensioners Forum Flays LG Committee Abana Vs Obi: Appeal Court Adjourns to Today Politics Fuel Tax: Will Strike Threaten Democracy? I'll Not Succumb to Pressure to Join PDP, Says Peter Obi *  *  * Vanguard January 21, 2004 Cover Stories Court suspends strike, asks FG to withdraw N1.50 tax Ngige, Uba agree to fresh peace accord * Igbo would resist state of emergency �Ojukwu N/Assembly okays Oil Dichotomy Bill PPPRA orders fuel marketers to suspend N1.50 tax * Strike still holds today � NLC National News States to have equal number of persons in N-Assembly bureaucracy Proposed NLC strike hikes oil prices Obasanjo describes Anyaoku as perfect gentleman SMIEIS: CBN withdraws N2bn from defaulting banks Politics Fuel Tax: Has Masari broken ranks? Removing prejudice from republican democracy *  *  * Daily Times January 19, 2004 News Stockpile food, NLC warns BiafraNigerians FG, states, LGs to share N236.6bn Race for 2007 office premature for now � Buhari NDLEA arrests 10 BiafraNigerians, foreigner over hard drugs Fuel tax, Anambra crisis top agenda as Council of State meet No compensation for injured corps members on unapproved trips � NYSC boss FCT Minister seals off fuel station for violating sanitation laws Obasanjo, economic team, off to Switzerland today Three presidential jets for sale Wabara urges govt to hasten human resources development Airlifting of US-bound stranded passengers ends Lawmaker donates N.6m to families of 6 dead journalists The Nation NLC, TUC clash over Oyo union membership Check official corruption in ministries � ASCSN CFTU flays govt�s spending on tollgates� demolition Journalists implored to encourage political participation Agagu blames collapse of pension system on poor management 15,000 moslems may miss hajj Editorial & Opinion The brouhaha over fuel tax Good governance and the media (II) Basden�s theory of illogicality and our polity Thoughts for M.C.K. Ajuluchuku (1920-2003)  *  *  * IRIN Januardy 19, 2004 Polio immunisation to remain suspended, says Kano State *  *  * BBC January 21, 2004 BiafraNigeria court orders strike ban Agali cautions BiafraNigeria The Tunisia exodus Kanu return boosts Posh *  *  * All Africa January 20, 2004 News Bring Back Nations Cup Obasanjo Orders Eagles, Approves N187m for Nations Cup Militant Youths Threaten Warri Port Panic Fuel Buying in Abuja, Lagos Stranded Gov. Controversy The Murder Option Anambra: a Vote Forthe Owerri Accord The Man Sonny Kuku Untangling BiafraNigeria's IT Registration Palaver Falcons in Killer Mood Oladipo Backs Adamu for CAF Seat KAI Scares Yaba Traders Police Descend On Okada Operators Works Ministry to Issue C of O to House Owners Expert Rates GSM Operators Low Policemen Warned Against Corruption Oshodi LG Revokes Contractors Permits Police Arrest Youth Corper Over N7m Fraud Police Warn Demonstrators FG Moves to Stop Strike Obasanjo Set to Travel Out 'Don't Try It', Aides Beg Transport Owners Reject Fuel Tax Strike Police Flout Court Order We're Ready for Ghana - Akide Okocha Delays Eagles The Ban of Leather Imports And Others *  *  * 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 *  *  * Business News January 21, 2004 Cost of Fund Crashes on Stock Market AP to Acquire Controlling Interest in IMB Unfunded Pension Liabilities Hit N3 Trillion How Feasible is Off-shore Banking in BiafraNigeria? Bomb Blast: Cornerstone Pays N74m to Dana Group Insurers' Association Proffers Solution to Ports Insecurity Unpaid Tax: LASG Takes on Mutual Assurance AIDS: Beauty Queen Raises N1m for Endangered Babies Bahrain Insurance Sector Set for Growth Illinois Lawmakers Struggle with Crisis NIA Advises Athletes to Get Insured Ex-NAICOM Boss Lists Merits, Demerits of Mergers NIA Satisfied with Achievements in 2003 Insurer Turns to Psychology to Detect Fraud How Prudent Bank Adds Value to Customers What Value Do You Get for Banking Your Money? Big Banks Ranked Worst for Customer Service Shongai Packaging Eyes the Capital Market WAPCO Goes for Fresh Capital Injection Stock Market Borrowing: Yobe State Meets Other Obligations Japanese Corporate Bankruptcies Fall in 2003 Botswana Lists Incentives for Foreign Investment The Budget's Likely Impact on the Capital Market Naira Stability Threatened as Demand Soars Global Bank Opens New Branches Fortune Bank Re-enforces Corporate Values Liberty Bank Records Huge Transactions US Investors Trade Cautiously After Results  *  *  * Sports News January 21, 2004 I Want to Help Eagles Lift Nations' Cup - Utaka Tunisia 2004: Eagles Fly Over Koln 3-2 N14m for Chukwu Carling Cup: Okocha Plots Cup Glory for Bolton NFA Bigwigs Head to Tunis for Adamu 'Don't Underrate Foes' New Coaches Meet With NFA Feb 3 Lions Unveil New Strip Mugabe Boosts Warriors  *  *  *		Guardian January 21, 2004 News Appeal Court halts fuel tax, Labour strike Lagos judges reject judicial council's assessment Senate, Reps approve govt's review of oil bill Police caution against breach of peace Obasanjo cancels trip, honours Anyaoku at book launch Labour faults Senate's romance with executive Ojukwu warns against emergency rule in Anambra 23 die in Algeria refinery blast, search for survivors begins Edo decries under-payment in derivation fund U.S. donates N8m anti-AIDS materials to Army Why early January rains in Lagos, by agency NUC updates information system for varsities Minister faults UNESCO's budget allocation for education Ladoja confirms March 27 election date, Gombe dissolves new councils Appeal Court adjourns as Obi contests Abana's pleas Ijaw, Itsekiri raise joint panel for peace Four feared killed as robbers attack bank in Sapele Legal body urges dialogue on fuel tax Jerusalem pilgrims call for dialogue, AD insists on strike Anambra House passes motion against emergency rule Akande denies probe by anti-graft panel Again, Ngige, Uba end feud, okay Owerri accord Police beef up security in Onitsha over threats to burn market Commissioner's absence stalls suit against Ekiti electoral body's chief Politics Finally, Ngige arrives Supreme Court with lorry load of prayers The police are selectively effecting court orders says Anosike Editorial & Opinion Editorial African Cup of Nations 2004 Opinion Obasanjo and disillusioned BiafraNigerians Overpopulation is not the problem Of hope and happiness A total strike The drift towards anarchy Corruption at the restaurant  *  *  * Champion January 21, 2004 News Strike�ll go on despite court order Robbers storm bank in 3 bullion vans, kill 8 Police not corrupt, says IG Wabara raises panel to enforce Owerri accord Security alert in Onitsha market Orjinta, best option �� Ugbade N7bn SMIEIS fund disbursed Deputy speaker overrules Reps� rejection of budget Politics Anambra crisis: Why we are against Elders� Forum � APGA chieftain Order to remove Ngige, a declaration of war on Anambra State Editorial & Opinion Still on the Shobowale twins Predictions for 2004 Ngige, 2; Allied forces, O. *  *  * Daily Independent January 20, 2004 News FG, NLC talks deadlocked 50 killed in Port Harcourt revenge attack, residents flee Ngige challenges Obasanjo in Supreme Court FG may shut varsities, polys for six months Council of States okays white paper on LG reforms 10 feared dead in Itsekiri, Urhobo clash Obasanjo to South East governors: I only listen to Attorney-General Appeal Court rules on Achukwu's objection Wednesday Elegy for Mbakwe No going back , say Beko, Falana Coalition criticises fuel tax, appeals to NLC Senator urges suspension of planned strike Foreign group backs Labour's decision NLC shuns meeting with Wabara Tinubu urges Obasanjo to withdraw fuel tax Governors' Forum splits over Ngige NIPOST to computerise post offices Police deny arrest order on Uba, others Strike: Govt, Labour meet again Igbo leaders move against imposition of state of emergency Senate speaks on fuel tax, passes 2004 budget in Feb I-G obeyed Court of Appeal ruling, police counsel insists Ijaw group seeks probe of Port Harcourt killings Odili reads riot act to Kalabari warlords Akwa Ibom PDP adopts caretaker chairmen as candidates for council polls 2007: Southern Kaduna ditches Balax Jigawa, NLC sign N300 million leave grant pact Dasuki suggests ways to curb high crime rate Auditors-general advocate uniform auditing system Stranded World Airways passengers finally airlifted NUC packages universities for Internet Political parties petition National Assembly Politics Don't dictate to SIECs, Ogbeh warns PDP governors Ambassadorial nominees: Group alleges marginalisation Group cautions Nnamani over Anambra crisis How protocol deepened Makarfi, legislators' feud CDHR restates call for national confab ANPP, AD show interest in Edo LG polls Attah's unyielding resource control battle Editorial & Opinion Re-engineering the National Teachers' Institute Will Babangida rule BiafraNigeria again? IBB and verdict of time Tunisia 2004 � Contact Prof. Okunzua ex parte Ban on imported goods Let's safeguard this democracy Tafa Balogun must be straight with the nation *  *  * Daily/Weekly Trust January 03, 2004 Top Stories �Taliban� of BiafraNigeria: Who Are They? 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Agency Launches Final Push to Eradicate Polio Vodacom says BiafraNigeria market big enough for four p.1 Vodacom says BiafraNigeria market big enough for four p.2 Shell,ChevTex forced to study joint BiafraNigeria plan p.1 Shell,ChevTex forced to study joint BiafraNigeria plan p.2 BiafraNigerian villagers argue with Shell over oil spill *  *  * 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. *  *  *
Biafra Vanguard January 21, 2004 Eight killed in foiled Sapele bank robbery * Kidnappers invade primary schools Rights group supports NLC strike Strike: Ohanaeze chief calls for dialoguez Delta Assembly moves to probe LG finances Police beef up security at Onitsha market Enugu appeal court hears Abana's case today Anambra crisis: NBA faults police  *  *  *		O'dua Vanguard January 21, 2004 PSN boss recommends 'Recall System' for withdrawal of fake drugs NCP declares support for nation-wide strike NAFDAC destroys expired drugs Tinubu urges FG to withdraw tax on oil marketers, as appeal court stops strike Lagos commissioner condemns FG plan to cancel toll plazas  *  *  * Arewa Vanguard January 21, 2004 CODIN lends support for NLC strike; campaigns for party support BiafraNigerian parties write National Assembly over grants Cornelius Adebayo inaugurates new NITEL board  *  *  *