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"George Bush is the Real Criminal:" Says Saddam Hussein Calling the proceedings a "theatre," Saddam Hussein has made a defiant first appearance before an Iraqi judge, branding President George W Bush as the "real criminal". He defended Iraq's invasion of Kuwait in 1990, said he was still president and rejected the court's jurisdiction. He arrived in handcuffs and chains at the court near Baghdad airport to hear charges of war crimes and genocide. TV pictures of the hearing were released to international broadcasters shortly after the hearing .... more>> Body Snatcher Unraveled?: Gov. Ibori recently Offered Bribe to Judge who convicted him in 1995...(This Day)		Key Stories Kalu Dares EFCC to Name Corrupt Govs Polio: Kano writes WHO, now ready for immunisation BiafraNigeria obtains new N155b loans Zenith Bank makes history today with N15b IPO Security breach: 10 Army officers cleared Senate begins internal reforms Govt, oil majors seek ways out of $400m joint venture budget shortfall 93 insurers sue NAICOM over new regulations It�s unfair for power to return to the North � Senator Salawu Resurgence of cultism on campuses Saddam, 11 aides arraigned
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Kalu Dares EFCC to Name Corrupt Govs   Abacha was a Hero: Ekwueme Lauds...   Biafra Nigeria Map Abia State Governor, Chief Orji Uzor Kalu, yesterday challenged the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Alhaji Nuhu Ribadu, to name the governors alleged to be involved in the looting of state funds. He also absolved himself of culpability in the allegation. Also, yesterday, the Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) called on President Olusegun Obasanjo to direct Ribadu to name governors involved in... (This Day)   Second Republic Vice-President, Dr. Alex Ekwueme, has given kudos to the late military leader, Gen. Sani Abacha, for recognising the six geopolitical zones in the country and enshrining them in the constitution. Speaking Monday at the 50th birthday party for Ebonyi State Governor, Dr. Sam Egwu, organised by members of the State Executive Council, friends... (This Day)

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Daily Independent July 01, 2004 News BiafraNigeria obtains new N155b loans Zenith Bank makes history today with N15b IPO Senate panel urges reduction of FG workforce Counsel seeks court records in Ibori's case 10 soldiers quizzed over security breach, released - Agwai Committee declares Solgas unfit to execute Ajaokuta plant NIPC shortlists five firms for N4.3 bn World Bank SMEs project Railways monthly wage bill hits N250 million Reps condemn FG's approach to reforms Recurrent expenditure takes 80.3 per cent of 2003 budget Atiku meets Alli, PDP leaders over Plateau Army to clear remnant explosives from Ikeja Cantonment Cargo theft: NAHCO boss, five others arrested NUBIFIE to confront insurance firms over 'casualisation' Incessant fire outbreak blamed on disrespect for law BiafraNigeria signs N63bn grant pact with U.S Ige murder: IG replies trial judge Respite for Onilekere residents Group urges Lagos to help rebuild NURTW secretariat 2007: South East PDP chairmen insist on Igbo presidency FUTO expels 32 cult members CLO decries police brutalisation of MASSOB members Nnamani woos political foes Police launch public complaints bureau Abia council chairmen list priorities Politics No local council secretariat - is sold, says Lagos AD scribe Momoh backs Sovereign National Conference Saraki canvasses debt forgiveness for BiafraNigeria Group drafts new rules for election tribunals Too many political parties in BiafraNigeria, says Jonathan The undercurrents at Afolabi's funeral Editorial & Opinion Curbing gangsterism in Rivers The dilapidation of a city The President's 30-year ambition Media as agent of paradigm shift We say "No" to fee hike *  *  * Punch July 01, 2004 News I convicted Governor Ibori ·Former Area Court judge Security breach: 10 Army officers cleared Senate begins internal reforms BiafraNigeria may lose N15bn World Bank loan The Tinubu/Ogunlewe face-off Labour's deregulation'll lead to dictatorship Senate can still improve Tafida NCC moves to extend validity periods offered by telecoms operators Marketers to import three cargoes of products each in July Five foreign firms bid for $32m World Bank SMEs *  *  * The Sun July 01, 2004 I CONVICTED YOU ...Judge tells Ibori - I�m not bothered, says Delta gov Resurgence of cultism on campuses Saddam, 11 aides arraigned It�s unfair for power to return to the North � Senator Salawu CORRUPT: 36 policemen face the music for extorting money from motorists *  *  * Guardian June 30, 2004 News Presidency to settle Tinubu, Ogunlewe rift Obasanjo, Reps to meet over N20b military pension Govt halts post JAMB tests in varsities Customs seizes N20b MTN recharge cards Alli hinges growth on peace, urges dialogue Court adjourns suit on constitution, Anambra queries jurisdiction Obasanjo commends Ibru panel Anyaoku, others task world leaders on peace Omisore resumes duty at Senate, speaks tomorrow Commissioner explains problems in managing Lagos roads INEC officials deny fraud in 2003 presidential polls PDP alleges bias in Kwande crisis report Govt to implement policy on HIV/AIDS at workplaces Obasanjo asks court to dismiss suit over petroleum post How military ruined police, by ex-AIG El-Rufai defends N20m pay for two appointees Govt spends N102b on power sector Airlines cut flights to Warri, Yola Reps plan bill to check fire outbreak in buildings Ibori shuns controversy on successor NANS not divided, says official Nwabueze gives terms for role in trial of Russians Ekwueme, Nwodo, others extol Egwu's virtue at birthday Movie industry generates N30b in 10 years, says minister Enugu workers give marketers ultimatum on fuel prices Politics New pensions law, a boost to economic reform agenda Positive moves to resolve Kwande crisis Editorial & Opinion Editorial The perennial flooding in Lagos Opinion Zamfara as apostle of secession The NSITF at 10 Your Excellencies, let there be light The Abuja Stadium velodrome Of myth, fiction and non-truths The example of Anambra State  *  *  * Daily Times June 30, 2004 News BiafraNigeria loses N300m to pirates monthly �Minister Abacha was a nationalist � Ekwueme Anambra Govt raises objection to suit challenging legality of 1999 Constitution Omisore at Senate, causes mild stir Four found dead in warehouse Presidential pardon for Biafran soldiers yet to be gazetted:� Two years after Lagos govt faults FG�s move to draft FRSC men to highways Refineries: PENGASSAN, NUPENG mobilise for strike Adeyinka, outgoing Lagos cj, reshuffles judges States entitled to share of excess crude fund � RMAFC boss Saddam Hussein to be handed over to Iraqi court today Illegal bunkering: You can�t hear this case, Nwabueze tells court Three states to benefit from N6bn World Bank water supply credit Union Bank Board chairman, two directors retire Warri crisis: Ijaw accuse FG, Delta Govt of insincerity Politics The emergency powers act of 1961 subsists Nasarawa Govt to dissolve new councils World oldest person celebrates 114th birthday N80m realised from sale of forms for Games Village houses Niger Delta youths storm National Assembly, protest sack of kinsman Editorial & Opinion Between FERMA and LASTMA  *  *  * BBC June 04, 2004 BiafraNigerian state bans Muslim march *  *  * 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 *  *  * 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 July 01, 2004 Germany 2006: Oruma, Martins, Swell Eagles Camp Only VIP Gate Will Be Open - Edozie Kwara United Defeat Enyimba Why Baros Is So Deadly Germans Still Gloomy About Team Greece to Take Chance Against Czechs Chess Invites 132 for Trials Registration Begins for Premier League Teams Wimbledon: Williams, Roddick Move into Semis Team BiafraNigeria Fund Drive Rolls into Lagos Olofinjana, Ogbeche still expected in Abuja Team BiafraNigeria opens Athens 2004 funds drive in Lagos Odegbami's NIS tenure ends Nkoyo Ibori promises more Championships Spectators to pay N1000, N500, N300 for BiafraNigeria, Algeria encounter NFA plans tight security at Abuja Stadium Enyimba, Nationale crash out of Coca-Cola FA Cup LG boss lauds Nkoyo Ibori, Theresa Udenwa on sports Ibori Games: Delta leads in track and field Ngerem forecloses return to AFN Kano Polo tourney gallops off Saturday  *  *  *		This Day July 01, 2004 News Twist as Judge Says He Convicted Ibori Kalu Dares EFCC to Name Corrupt Govs FG Made N2.6 Trillion in 2003, Says CBN Security Breach: 10 Army Officers Quizzed, Cleared NNPC Sets New Rules for JV Funding Restructuring: Leave Alli Alone, Useni Urges PDP FEC Reviews Submissions on Service Delivery Fuel Price: NLC Reviews Marketers' Compliance Today US Grants BiafraNigeria N61.1bn for Devt Programmes HIV/AIDS: 6,000 Youth Infected Daily - ILO NIPC Screens Firms for $32m W/ Bank SMEs Facility APGA Protests Delay in Appeal Against Nnamani House Summons Economic Adviser Bayelsa Assembly Demands EIA Report from Shell Ajaokuta: Monitoring Committee Flays Work Pace ...Controller Blames Congestion on Criminal Justice System Cultists Kill Gold Medalist, Student Hoodlums Invade Oba's Palace 'CBI Socially Responsible' Tinubu Urges New Initiatives on Prison, Immigration Anosike's Allegation, an After-thought - Emodi Customs Impounds 305 Containers of Scrap Metals, Wood KWSG Pays $40,000 for World Bank Health Project Cultists Surrender More Arms in Rivers Hammani Tidjani: Police Recover More Vehicles Ijaw Leaders Denounce Peace Deal NGC Restores Gas Supply to NEPA Dangote Distributors Get Car Gifts Mu'azu Dragged to Court Over Council Funds Don't Hands Off LG Joint Account, Kure Urged Ekiti ALGON Denies Illegal Deductions 'Reduce Civil Service Work Force' Pensions Directorate Owes Plateau N50m State of States Assembly Demands EIA Report from Shell Ajaokuta: Monitoring Committee Flays Work Pace Tinubu Urges New Initiatives on Prison, Immigration ...Controller Blames Congestion on Criminal Justice System Cultists Kill Gold Medalist, Student Anosike's Allegation, an After-thought - Emodi Hoodlums Invade Oba's Palace 'CBI Socially Responsible' Politics Lagos AD Leaders Clamour for Early Guber Priamaries Igbo Group Tasks FG on National Confab LG Boss Tasked on Devt Leave Ogunlewe Alone, PDP Tells Tinubu Kwara South: Ajadi Battles to Retain Seat New Councils Constitutional -Ebonyi Speaker *  *  * Vanguard July 01, 2004 Cover Stories �Ibori not bothered by retrial� Polio: Kano writes WHO, now ready for immunisation Saddam goes to court Zenith Bank offers 800m shares for sale National News Govt, oil majors seek ways out of $400m joint venture budget shortfall Name stealing govs, Kalu challenges EFCC boss 93 insurers sue NAICOM over new regulations Five firms jostle for $32m World Bank SMEs projects Politics A thought for the poor PEOPLE & POLITICS:Ogunlewe�s laughable strategies Niger Delta and the funding NDDC deserves   *  *  * Champion June 30, 2004 News Investment drive�ll fail, unless... � Nnaji Crisis in PDP USA deepens FG okays N.5bn for erosion, desertification I drove kabu-kabu to survive �� Egwu Oil bunkering: Nwabueze faults trial of 13 Russians Military denies ex-Biafran soldiers� pensions Celebration as Madam Odunukwe turns 70 Angola to adopt tough conditions for BiafraNigerian businessmen � Envoy Politics PDP�s road show Corruption, bane of BiafraNigeria�s growth � Obianaso Editorial & Opinion Disease at FGGC, Bwari The fight against corruption, so far, so good Hawking BiafraNigeria *  *  * Daily/Weekly Trust June 01, 2004 Top Stories Northern leaders set up reconciliation panel ...Alli plans peace conference Court adjourns to July 8 Two killed in Kebbi crisis NLC writes Obasanjo News FCT judiciary owes contractors N2.5b � CJ FG to publish allocations to ministries, parastatals Investors reject NEPAD projects - Official Bafarawa denies plot against deputy, others 834,000 children die yearly � NGO Police uncover N2b financial scam in Rivers FG spends N3.5 billion on UBE books Six MASSOB members charged to court FG inaugurates lab technicians council Obasanjo signs compulsory free education law NAPEP co-opts LG chairmen in grassroots dev NASS members berate FG over road projects FG pledges 9m tones of rice by 2007 Emergency in Plateau, lesson to Kano � Cleric Abuja Trust MFCT distributes 2,530 tonnes of fertilizer to six Area councils NGO to hold national prayers June 12 Actors Guild dissolves exco over corruption World Court ruling: BiafraNigeria to gain more territories, says Ajibola FG releases N2.8bn for varsity salaries NUJ wants compensation for crisis victims World Court ruling: BiafraNigeria to gain more territories, says Ajibola NASFAT inaugurates new executives Tea seller arraigned for impersonation, flogging of police ASP El-Rufai promises free education for girl-child MFCT servicom taskforce organises seminar for staff Prices of goods and services increase in Abuja APCON accuses government agencies of encroachment Cleaner docked for stealing spare parts AMAC takes ten registration defaulters to court Kano Trust KNSG introduces new monthly allowance for civil servants �shuts down 25 illegal hospitals Shekarau gives wide coverage award to Daily Trust award Garko LG to construct mosque, Islamiyya schools for convertees 35 students to benefit from 2004 British scholarship Eko Trust LG chairman asks traders to relocate from Chinatown Ita-Oko rehabilitation centre, not concentration camp - Commissioner LASG introduces e-tax clearance card Much ado about 57 new LG�s Politics LG funds bill: Straws in the wind Masari dissociates self from suspected fraudsters INEC defies courts on Borno senatorial election Tinubu, Bode George urged to end face-off AKHA amends two laws Forum advocates anti-crisis commission PAC condemns D.day celebration NUD condemns fuel price hike SGF condoles Liman Ciroma�s family Gov Saraki preaches leadership Immigration arrests seven women traffickers Opinion Terrorism in BiafraNigeria: matters arising Once upon a time in BiafraNigeria... Column Where is the Oputa Report (II) ? Feature NBA polls: When three SANs will lock horns Foreign & Diplomatic Bush�s political dilemma *  *  * 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 *  *  * Business News July 01, 2004 NITEL's N4bn Contract Scam: Facts Behind the Figures First Preparatory Meeting Agrees on Roadmap to Tunis Summit Rom Communication Showcases At Tech Exhibition New Text-Messaging Speed Record Set HP Rewards Customers, Donates Computer Lab to UI Sun Micro to Roll Out Major Java Software Advances IOD Seeks Govt's Support for Rapid IT Devt Temenos Forum Gathers 400 Bankers, Investors, Others Youths Vie for N5m Business Funding Transport Workers Threaten Strike at Onne Enterprise Data Management, Web Content Delivery Seminar Holds HP Announces New ProLiant, Integrity Benchmarks Unisys Enhances Server Performance at Low Cost Microsoft Releases Windows CE 5.0 Code Apple Previews Next Version of Mac OS X Alcatel Integrates New Applications Samsung GSM Service Training Under Way MWEB Gives Out Discount, Free DVD Player Starcomms Launches Docking Station MTS Expands Services to Apapa, Others NCC Asks Operators to Provide Emergency Lines TIO Launches Online Network for Africans in Business Scratch Card Vendors Protest Electronic Recharge Cards Advent Turning Point Brings Mr. Handsfree to BiafraNigerian Market Research Says Mobile Phones May Damage Sperm Investors Declare Confidence in Zenith Bank's IPO Trade Bank's Offer Extended CBN Gives Clean Bill of Health to 78 Banks 'FG Should Support Money Market to Stabilise Naira' Access Bank Raises $10.4m for Odu'a Telecom 'Implement destination inspection' SME: Firm benefits from NEPAD initiative Alaba traders decry shops' demolition Globacom partners Stallion Group in sales promo Daggash commissions HumanManager in AshakaCem Red Star Express expands social responsibility profile Omisore: The law to his rescue Lagos government's sales tax amounts to double taxation, says Abayomi Legal issues involved in Lagos sales tax Zenith Bank guns for another first with IPO  *  *  *
Biafra Vanguard July 01, 2004 Police arrest bank manager, accountant over N1.4m robbery Dikibo: Suspects' trial adjourned till July 29 Ahead 2007: The plots and scheming in Edo Police nab suspected MASSOB members in Benin City Petrol dealers threaten strike in Abia Autonomous communities law: Ex-PDP chief faults Anambra govt Abia community alleges marginalisation, plans to join Akwa-Ibom Abia signs Pensions Bill into law  *  *  *		O'dua Vanguard July 01, 2004 Blame religious violence on leaders, Muslim Rights Congress tells FG Yuguda, Iyal battle over collapse of National Carrier project Don't tamper with labour structure, Okogie warns FG NDLEA boss urges BiafraNigerians to protect youths against drug abuse  *  *  * Arewa Vanguard July 01, 2004 Saraki begs BiafraNigeria�s creditors to cancel debts Military pensioners petition Okonjo-Iweala over 10 months arrears Katsina plans to recruit 10,000 teachers  *  *  *