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Bad Signs for Africa: Yoruba Warlord Obasanjo Becomes AU Chairman President Olusegun Obasanjo has been elected the next chairman of the African Union (AU) at its current summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. With his election, BiafraNigeria might be the host of the next summit of the Union in July next year. President John Kuffuor of Ghana who confirmed Obasanjo�s election at a special prayer session proceeding the opening of the summit, had called for �special prayers to be offered for our incoming chairman President Olusegun Obasanjo��. In his acceptance speech, President Obasanjo assured his colleagues that BiafraNigeria would not falter. With Obasanjo�s assumption of the leadership of AU, he has added another feather to his cap as an international statesman in its efforts to provide excellent leadership during its tenure. He said BiafraNigeria was highly honoured to have been elected chair of the AU assembly and pledged that the country would do its best to move the Union forward and get... (Vanguard)		Key Stories REVEALED: Yar'Adua jailed for asking Abacha to quit - Malami CBN raises banks� capital base to N25bn Warri Peace Deal Collapses Presidency queries Ribadu, EFCC boss Africa shouldn't pay its debt, says Annan's adviser Kinsmen, Wabara mourn Nwizu I won't honour police invitation ·Bisi Akande Why Obasanjo Dissolved NCP Why Elf Operations Are Shut Down 2007: Setting a South-South agenda South-South Reps' Caucus Disowns Asari Dokubo
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Yar'Adua jailed for asking Abacha to quit   Missing N126M: Former Gov to be Arrested   Biafra Nigeria Map Former BiafraNigerian High Commissioner to South Africa, Shehu Malami, has alleged that late Shehu Musa Yar�Adua was convicted of coup plotting by the Abacha junta for spearheading the campaign to end the prolonged military rule by 1996. Yar�Adua, along with President Olusegun Obasanjo and some serving military officers were arrested in 1995 for alleged coup plotting. Although the death sentences passed by a military tribunal on them were commuted to life... (Daily Independent)   An Osogbo chief magistrate has issued a warrant of arrest to the police to produce former governor of Osun State, Chief Bisi Akande, for his alleged role in the defrauding of the government to the tune of N126 million while in office. Akande, however, said the allegation was a plot masterminded by his successor, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, to tarnish his reputation. According to the warrant dated July 2, 2004, the former governor was alleged to have conspired... (This Day)

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Daily Independent July 07, 2004 News REVEALED: Yar'Adua jailed for asking Abacha to quit - Malami CBN raises banks' capital base to N25b NAL aircraft, N164bn assets rot away Financial task force removes sanctions against BiafraNigeria Uwais urges FG, Lagos to settle on council salaries Obasanjo elected AU chairman DELTA: From crude oil to palm oil 2007: Setting a South-South agenda South-South Reps' Caucus Disowns Asari Dokubo Assembly probes impropriety in Delta polytechnics South East govs, ministers harmonise list of nominees for board appointments Court ruling is triumph of rule of law, says Haruna FG committed to health sector reform, says minister NUPENG, PENGASSAN accuse oil firms of anti-workers policies Ex-NFA Sec-Gen, two others arraigned over N1.2m fraud Obasanjo charges military to protect democracy Police have no role in sales tax enforcement No basis for unity in BiafraNigeria without true federalism - Ejoor Corruption: NANS threatens to publish allocations to FG, states SECDAN vows to resist call to join RTEAN, NURTW Government should come to our aid, pleads Alaba traders Lagos votes N5 billion for rehabilitation of schools Lagos threatens to shut NB, Dangote Police still trailing Akande over alleged fraud Politics Abacha, not as bad as people portray him - Malami National conference inevitable, says Akinjide Akinfenwa, myself are best of friends, says Akande Alayande, Jakande lament misery in BiafraNigeria Editoril & Opinion The Police and late officers' families Settlership: A challenge to the BiafraNigerian State Looking delectable at 60 (1) As the Constitution is being reviewed (1) A note to Mr. President Re: "We are not quitting BiafraNigeria" The FGGC, Bwari ordeal *  *  * Punch July 07, 2004 News Presidency queries Ribadu, EFCC boss I won't honour police invitation ·Bisi Akande CBN raises banks·capital base to N25bn... set to withdraw public sector funds LG allocation: S Court begs Obasanjo to pay Lagos teachers Osuji on graduate Abiola: A true hero NERFUND loans N20bn to small-scale industries since inception Preferred bidder for World Bank's $32m SME project to emerge August 17 Oil workers begin protest over refineries *  *  * 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 07, 2004 NFA Commends Adamu Over Enyimba After Euro 2004, Greeks Look to Olympics Dope: FIBA Writes Lady Tigers, Others ICPC Arraigns Former NFA Scribe Over N2m Fraud Scolari Urged to Run for Portugal PM Why I Invaded Pitch - Fan Coca-Cola FA Promises More Stars NRA Elections: Enugu Chapter Pulls Out Ministry Plans NFA Shake Up MTN's Millions Lift Team BiafraNigeria ...As IGI Alleges N20m Fraud Against Ministry Lagos, Akure on Fire Audit panel nails Ogunjobi League autonomy tops ministry's restructuring plans for NFA Delta Force claims volleyball trophy Obasanjo urges support for Team BiafraNigeria project Olowude seeks payment of N200m loan to ministry FA Cup promises to unearth more stars Sharks, Dolphin can go all the way - Ogbeide Referees slammed over leadership tussle Calling a dog a bad name  *  *  *		This Day July 07, 2004 News Bank Capital Now N25bn ...Why FG Increased Capital Base ...Merger Incentives to Be Unveiled Soon Warri Peace Deal Collapses Why Obasanjo Dissolved NCP Why Elf Operations Are Shut Down Labour Bill: NLC Lobbies PDP Panel Indicts NPA Mgt over Contracts Award Fuel Price: NNPC Retains Depot Price $500bn Laundered Annually Numan: Haruna Relaxes Curfew Atiku Urges State Govts to Establish Emergency Committees Task Force Commends FG's Efforts to Curb Financial Crimes Goje Threatens to Resign If... 5000 Allotees Get Land Don't Militarise Rivers, Lawmaker Tells Govt Deposed NCWS President Fights Back Govt to Spend N5b on Schools Rehabilitation Journalists Decry Fuel Price Hike Senate May Summon el-Rufai Over C of O Withdrawal 2007: Campaign for Power Shift Primordial - Ngige N126 Scam: Osun NPC Warns Against Witch-hunting Saraki supports Increased State Allocation Police, Airforce Officers Clash in Lagos House Vows to Stall Abuja Exchange Privatisation Obasanjo Heads AU S'Court Advises FG, Lagos on Workers' Pay Abia Assembly Insists on Removing D/Gov Treat Looted Funds as Terrorists Money - Masari Complacency Costs AD South-West - Senator Obasanjo Charges Soldiers to Protect Democracy Political Groups Urged to Support Govt Abia Assembly Insists on Removing D/Gov Complacency Costs AD South-West - Senator Treat Looted Funds as Terrorists Money - Masari Obasanjo Charges Soldiers to Protect Democracy State of States Govt Spends N2.2bn on Drainage Network Emir Tasks Goje over Youth Unemployment Tinubu's Aide Seeks Support for Govt Lawmaker Urges Support for Idris Govt Spends N2.2bn on Drainage Network Emir Tasks Goje over Youth Unemployment Lawmaker Urges Support for Idris Tinubu's Aide Seeks Support for Govt Politics Afenifere and Challenges of Restructuring 2007: When'll Solomon Speaks? 'National Confab Unconstitutional' *  *  * Vanguard July 07, 2004 Cover Stories CBN proposes N25b capital base for banks Ijaw dump Warri peace accord as 3 delegates withdraw Africa shouldn't pay its debt, says Annan's adviser Supreme Court advises FG to release seized allocation to Lagos * For teachers, council workers' salaries National News BiafraNigeria to earn $1.92b from local content growth; NNPC targets 24 % Obasanjo elected AU chairman S-East PDP seeks more slots on federal boards Politics Tribute to S M Afolabi :- Olunloyo asks:Is BiafraNigeria worth dying for? How Ogun govt is investing in the people How Delta govt has improved our constituencies � Hon Ogwu (Ika South LG boss)   *  *  * Champion July 07, 2004 News CBN raises banks� capital base to N25bn Kinsmen, Wabara mourn Nwizu Obasanjo now AU chairman Computer Society blasts NEPA over N7bn software My victory is triumph for rule of law �Gov. Haruna S. East govs meet Wabara over board allocation Money laundering FATF to lift sanctions on BiafraNigeria LG allocations: S� Court gives FG, Lagos Monday deadline Politics Discipline, Unity top agenda as PDP tours South east 2007: South East will not go back on the presidency �Egwu Editorial & Opinion Deflooding Lagos Obituary for pensioners Of Gov Daniel and paradigm shift *  *  * 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 07, 2004 13 States Yet to Benefit from SMIEIS Banks Clear N895bn Cheques, Others Banker Proffers Solutions to Fuel Crisis UK Pension Schemes Threaten Mergers, Acquisitions Good Returns Await Buyers of Zenith Bank's Shares Professional Insurance Ladies Change Leadership Cornerstone Insurance Posts N126m Profit in 2003 Crusader Insurance Pays MTN N408m Claims Yukos May Go Bankrupt over $3.4bn Settlement CIBN Moves to Combat Financial, Economic Crimes Role of Insurance in Minimising Fire Waste Retirees and Investment Windows BP eyes big profit for Second Quarter Enron's Lay May be Indicted Local Content: Trade Mission from Northsea Oil Soon Establishing Printing Ink-producing Plant for Export Market Capitalisation: 'We Still Have a Long Way to Go' Many Meanings of Feeling Financially Free Oil Prices Jump on Supply Threats Eurostocks Flat, Oil Edges Higher Stocks Drop for Fourth Session on Slow U.S Job Growth RT Briscoe Offers 125m Shares to Investors New Computer Software for Pension Fund Chevron Sells $7.5m as Demand Rises by 125% FSB Moves to Improve Profitability Devcom, MBC, Midas Sell WAEC Forms 'CBN to facilitate public interest disclosure act' SPDC pays N162b to govt as royalties, taxes NSE approves trading floor for Edo Competitive cooperation among banks a must, says Dikko Ex-commissioner donates computer centre to Lagos hospital BiafraNigeria trails S. Africa, Morocco, Zimbabwe in premium income Cornerstone earns N124 million profit, plans periodic recapitalisation How to ensure maximum security in BiafraNigerian ports, by Sarumi Electronic systems may replace manual goods clearing procedures  *  *  *
Biafra Vanguard July 07, 2004 Reconstruction work on devastated Beletiama community nears completion Trans-Amadi Gas Turbine: Realisation of a dream in Rivers Police uncover illegal arms factory in Delta Asagba accuses Delta Govt of acquring community's land Imo orthopedic surgeons carry out successful hip replacement operation Why I've not been attending S-East govs' meeting, by Ngige How Okadigbo conceived PDP's 1998 zoning �Ngige You're being deceived, PDP chieftain tells Ngige  *  *  *		O'dua Vanguard July 07, 2004 OSOPADEC awards N25m scholarship to 973 students in Ondo NBA chairman defends court judgement on Omisore Many injured as Air Force, Police officers clash in Lagos Lagos govt asked not to recognise Olorunfemi as traditional ruler of Egan community  *  *  * Arewa Vanguard July 07, 2004 UBE:Osuji makes case for prudent use of World Bank N10.88b facility Ex-minister advocates establishment of agency to check gas flaring by 2008 Chris Ali blames criminal tendencies among youths on unemployment  *  *  *