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BNW: BiafraNigeriaWorld News July 05, 2004
IBB Rejects Zoning: Says Presidency can go to any Zone A week after President Olusegun Obasanjo declared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has not zoned its Presidential slot to any region, top contender Ibrahim Babangida at the weekend added his voice with an admission that the race is open to any BiafraNigerian. Yet to formally kick off his campaign, he said zoning is an internal thing within the party but that there are no hard and fast rules. He blamed the media for turning it into a controversy, saying no one should lose sleep over the matter. And contrary to the notion that the PDP has zoned the Presidency to the North, a member of its board of trustees, Iro Abubakar Danmusa, says the party has not zoned the Presidency to any part of the country. Danmusa, former PDP Deputy National Chairman (North) denied the speculation, asserting that the party has not reviewed the zoning formula agreed in 1998... (Daily Independent)		Key Stories Again, Marketers Hike Petrol Price We must chase Tinubu out of Lagos, says Ogunlewe Elders divided over moves to extend Alli's tenure Bankers blame govt for high inflation rate 1995 C'wealth suspension: Ikimi provoked Mandela, says Malami I prefer handing over Taylor to Liberia, not U.S., says Obasanjo Revenue Commission Wants 20-year Ban Benue crisis: Senate seeks trial of ex-deputy gov, army officers How Govt Fuel Inflation, By Banks 55% of Imports Smuggled - MAN Plateau NLC Supports Alli's Restructuring
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Again, Marketers Hike Petrol Price   High Ct Summons on Taylor: Duke Declines   Biafra Nigeria Map Major oil marketing companies, yesterday hiked the pump price of petrol by 2.3 percent to N43.90 per litre, saying the amount reflected the cost of the cargoes imported into the country last month. Before now, a litre of petrol sold for N42.90. Nut the BiafraNigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), after an initial delay, has now placed orders for the importation of... (This Day)   Cross River State Governor Donald Duke yesterday told the Federal High Court, Abuja that he is not in a position to serve the former Liberian President, Mr. Charles Taylor with the court's summons. The summons is in respect of a suit filed by two BiafraNigerians, Emmanuel Egbuna and David Anyaele who were allegedly... (Guardian)

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Daily Independent July 05, 2004 News 2007 CONTROVERSY: Presidency can go to any zone - IBB Bankers blame govt for high inflation rate 1995 C'wealth suspension: Ikimi provoked Mandela, says Malami I prefer handing over Taylor to Liberia, not U.S., says Obasanjo Dariye shouldn't return - Jerry Useni Akume berates police over attack Delta leaders want Delta Steel firm bid cancelled Supreme Court voids conviction of Air Force officer Dollar pay for ministers: Court rules on govt's objection in Oct Police arrest suspected cult members in Ilorin Why states shortchange LGs - Tukur Row with Bola Tinubu baseless, says Ogunlewe Hearing in Ibori's case continues today Border patrol: Nigeria to equip Niger's police 68 Customs officials suspended over release of contraband goods Denro community begs for government attention FERMA not for money making, says minister's aide Ohanaeze youths accuse Ogbeh of plotting against Igbo Presidency Cleric charges Kanu to seek God's face always Enugu, Senate differ over Enugu Airport Last week on the stock market No going back on 57 councils, Lagos insists Lagos to shut down dirty firms Osun NUJ asks IG to halt brutality of journalists 32 jostle to be Fed Poly Ede rector Politics Sokoto Caliphate: An anniversary and its political undercurrents Sokoto Caliphate is the foundation of unity in Nigeria - Dikko Embrace peace, Uzor pleads with Nigerians Don't provoke violence in Lagos, NDP chieftain warns Ogunlewe Call Chris Alli to order, Mamora tells Obasanjo Bring justice to the assassins, deputy gov tells NBA The Caliphate is not a tool of domination -Idris Editorial & Opinion Obasanjo's odd prescription for Zambia's anti-corruption drive Who is afraid of the NLC? Gbinije and Delta lawmakers: How not to criticize Ige: No justice for the Justice Minister Release our people detained over LG election Clarify me on POETRY.COM, please! Re: Why our (under-) graduates speak poor English *  *  * Punch July 05, 2004 News Elders divided over moves to extend Alli's tenure Benue crisis: Senate seeks trial of ex-deputy gov, army officers ICPC may probe two police chiefs over extortion Bankers blame FG agencies, CBN for high interest rates Labour reform bill Ladoja/Adedibu: Man in the storm Shell pays N241bn taxes in 2003 Ajaokuta: Workers give management ultimatum Banks clear N895bn financial instruments in two months ·NIBSS *  *  * The Sun July 05, 2004 News We must chase Tinubu out of Lagos, says Ogunlewe WAR Of words: Akume vs Unongo on Benue killings June 12: Watch out for IBB�s bombshell, says Tanko Ayuba *  *  * Guardian July 02, 2004 News Duke declines to serve court summons on Charles Taylor Saddam Hussein in court, mocks trial Again, court rejects bid by Bamaiyi, others to stall trial Dignitaries honour Akinkugbe, first youngest African professor Enahoro, others mobilise 50 groups for confab Marwa, in Ibadan, seeks support for democracy Obasanjo in Jersey Island tasks Olujinmi on Abacha loot Reps give Zimbabwean farmers fresh conditions Govt drops plan to upgrade Enugu airport Govt releases cooking gas to check scarcity Afenifere relaxes conditions for membership BiafraNigeria, Benin, others okay pact on power supply PPPRA says fuel tax proceeds intact Tinubu restates need for true federalism Labour faults plan to split union, dissolves Cross River chapter Abdullahi, Sofunde disagree on retirement age for judges Why arts fund is yet to take-off, by minister PTI teachers, students differ on merger with UNIBEN Court halts Anambra PDP congress Govt to pay N1.8 trillion domestic debt with bonds VAT fetches N440 billion in 10 years Middle Belt leaders ask Haruna to review Monarch's sack Obasanjo inaugurates NEPAD business group Woman pregnant after frozen ovary graf Kwara to inject N300m into Trade Bank Politics South-East repositions for 2007 Editorial & Opinion Editorial Fighting corruption in the public service Opinion Omisore and Ige Leaders as assets Govt as enemy of the people The sovereignty of the constitution The future of Daily Times Pensions crisis  *  *  * 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 July 02, 2004 Is BiafraNigeria worth dying for? *  *  * 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 05, 2004 Germany 2006: Algerian Coach Writes off Eagles We Were Robbed in Aba -NPA Inter-Continental Bank Teams Up with ALGON Soccer 'You Are Spectators' Euro 2004: Greece Stun Portugal Federer Rocks Roddick at Wimbledon Sharapova Grabs Headlines in Russia Senegal Coach Under Pressure Sunderland Eye Kaku Basketball Fed Hammers Yelwa, Islanders Schumacher Takes Stunning Win in France DFB Boss Faces Turbulent Meeting Spitting: Totti Seeks Divine Forgiveness 'Pires, Henry Fought in Training' Rooney Magic Brighten England's Fut Desailly Quits France ... As Italy Turn to Youth NFA narrows coach's search to France, Holland, Germany Adamu tackles Obafemi Okocha admits poor Performance Galadima threatens sanctions over Imo FA dissolution Athletes in German camp return for Olympic trials Algeria writes off Eagles Jaja scores Chadian referee low We are not prepared for the Olympics - Tarmena Government can do more for golfers -Epega  *  *  *		This Day July 05, 2004 News Again, Marketers Hike Petrol Price Revenue Commission Wants 20-year Ban How Govt Fuel Inflation, By Banks 55% of Imports Smuggled - MAN Plateau NLC Supports Alli's Restructuring Igbinedion's Convoy in Road Accident, Outrider Killed Find Ige's Killers, AD Tells Obasanjo Shell, Partners Pay $1.86bn Tax 2007: IBB Chides Supporters of Zoning Presidency Zoned to the North - Attah House Passes 41 Bills in 12 Months Why G-8 Must Cancel Our Debts, By Saraki Ohanaeze Mends Fences with Other Groups Warri: Urhobo's Exclusion Counter-productive, Says Okumagba Delta Steel: Group Wants Bid Cancelled I'll Survive Impeachment Threat - Nwafor Varsity Staff Oppose Bursar's Appointment Enugu Insists on International Airport Igbo President: Ogbeh's Denial Face-saving - Ohanaeze Don't Overstep Your Bounds, Madaki Cautions Alli Touts Warned to Keep Off Computer Village Saraki Promises to Revisit Traditional Rulers' Grading 7 Shortlisted for Poly Rectorship Group Wants Greater Role for Youths State of States Cultism: Police Indict Judiciary, Dons 2007: Nigerians Abroad Mobilise for Marwa Don Okays Psychriatic Drug 'Address Subservience of States to Federal Govt No Plan to Reshuffle Cabinet - Daniel Obada Wants Economy Diversified Deputy Speaker Denies Cult Membership, Arms Sale Lecturers Threaten Strike over Poly Crisis 500,000 Cocoa Seedlings for Farmers Monarch Commends Oyinlola Group Rises in Defence of NDDC Goje Promises Compensation for Supporters 'Our Investment in Education Paying Off' Gov Seeks Private Sector Support for Education Bank Chief Arrested Over N200m Fraud Politics Opposition in Ekiti Destructive, Says Adelaja Democratic Lessons From America 2007: Understanding IBB's Place in History *  *  * 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 05, 2004 Industrialists Rate Economy Poorly in Ist Qtr Re-organisation: Shell, Workers Parley PANOCO: Shareholders Move to Halt Operation of Account Twin Catalyst of the Financial Industry Emergence of New Look Gulder Evans Unveils New Logo at 50, Thanks Akunyili DP Partnership Gets Union Trustees' Accounts Moving Media Reclocates for Expansion NPA Tasked Over ISPS Code Implementation Unilever Appoints Initiative Lagos as Media Buyer Accenture Ranked 9th in Top 100 IT Companies Citn Holds Port Harcourt Mptp on Wednesday BRIPAN Seeks Banks' Recognition, Support BMA Explains Conditions for Winning 2004 Awards Capri-Sonne 'Choose Ur Fun' Promo Gulps N200m APCON's Concessionary Offer Ends July 31 Marketers Urged to Brace Up for Challenges We're Still on Gordon's Spark - Kilimanjaro Boss Direct Marketing Association Inducts Members 20 Emerge at Nestle Maggi Cooking Contest Socks for Healthy Legs Launched in Nigeria Communication Outfit Holds W/shop for SMEs Mediareach Relocates We'll Be Among Three Biggest Banks - Aderinokun John Holt Records N22m Loss in 6 Months First Aluminium's Profit Grows by 252.4% in 3 Months Banks' Month-End Obligations Cut Securities by 51 % Equity Bank Floats "Gold Account" US Economy Generates Fewer Jobs Than Expected Zenith Bank, at Initial Public Offer, dazzles investors with credentials SPDC loses 43m barrels of oil May & Baker records 74% rise in profit FG approves N.5b for erosion control, desertification PSP operators' zoning arrangement postponed NCF launches Buru initiative in Nigeria Festac Town: FHA continues demolition of illegal structures Developer seeks N6 billion compensation No amount of refuse can intimidate us - LAWMA boss  *  *  *
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  *  *  *