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BNW: BiafraNigeriaWorld News July 15, 2004
The Genocide Continues: Ijaw Villages Invaded, Nigerian Army Kills 15 in Fresh Violence The fragile peace initiative in Warri suffered a major blow yesterday after some men in military uniform allegedly invaded five Ijaw villages along the Benin River in Warri North local government area of Delta State, killing 15 people. At least six villages�Sunny Zion, Idegbagbene, Odiogbogbene, Ayoungbene-Gbene, Opia, Ogbingbiri, all in the Egbema clan�were razed by the invaders said to be in pursuit of suspected killers of oil workers including two Americans. Ijaw of Egbema, reacting to the development, threatened to withdraw from the recent peace accord reached with the Itsekiri, wondering why they should be negotiating and signing peace accords when the same government preaching peace was sponsoring attacks against them. This came on a day the Delta State government announced the lifting of the curfew on Warri. However, the police in Rivers State have arrested no fewer than 74 people in connection with Tuesday�s mayhem in Port Harcourt, with the leader of an illegal armed gang, Dokubo Asari, accusing the police of gunning down 11 of his supporters. A member of the Warri Ijaw/Itsekiri Grassroots Youth Forum and the Ijaw/Itsekiri Peace Committee, Apostle Sunny Jero, was a major casualty of Tuesday�s mayhem in Warri as seven of his houses were razed, his property looted and his family driven into the bush. (Vanguard)		Key Stories Gun battles in BiafraNigeria oil region Ake replaces Dikibo as PDP S'South leader Again, gunmen rob bullion van in Kwara, kill 16 NSE to assist quoted banks on new capital base N/Assembly May Review CBN's Powers FG moves to scuttle suit against 1999 constitution I didn't disrupt ACF's peace effort, says Dariye MASSOB tells Biafrans to stay at home Aug 26 Obasanjo against probe of Nwizu�s death Ohanaeze Backs Nnamani's Projects Anenih Withdraws Suit Against Kalu
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Gun battles in BiafraNigeria oil region   Fawehinmi Explodes in Court: Gov Ibori...   Biafra Nigeria Map Security forces and armed militiamen have clashed in Port Harcourt, in Nigeria's oil-rich Delta region. Residents say a number of people, including a woman bystander, died in the fighting, which took place in the city's Amadi-Ama district on Tuesday. An armed faction leader said 11 of his men died, but the police have no details of casualties. Officials said the clashes erupted during a joint army and police operation to seize illegal weapons. "The team swooped on the criminals, made some... (BBC)   Lagos lawyer, Chief Gani Fawehinmi, practically exploded yesterday at the Abuja High Court after Governor James Ibori of Delta State opposed his (Fawehinmi's) bid to invite the Chief Judge of Abuja High Court, Justice Lawal Gummi, to testify in the on-going trial ordered by the Supreme Court confirming whether the governor is an ex-convict. Chief Fawehinmi (SAN) is representing two members of the ruling PDP, Messrs Goodnews Agbi and Anthony Alabi, who... (Vanguard)

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PEF and deregulation Benue crisis: Kwande indigene fingers Akume, Ayu NDDC: Rewriting Niger Delta? history Delta House of intrigues CBN pegs bank owners· directors·credit at 10% 10% GDP: LCCI doubts report? credibility Gas marketers offer hope of price fall?etail prices still N1,800 per cyclinder *  *  * The Sun July 08, 2004 News Bloody day as Air Force, Police clash This murderous bluff at LUTH must stop Man, 26, pregnant with heroin Tinubu-Ogunlewe face-off is childish� Odesanya, Lagos legislator MURDER SO CRUEL- Headless body of missing young man jolts family, business partner arrested *  *  * 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 14, 2004 United Hires Real Fitness Man Ahead Athens 2004: Phelps's 4 x 100m Relay Bid Hits Rough Water Jones Struggles in Long Jump Campbell Makes 200m Britain Medals Target Drops Scrabble: SFN Releases List for Abuja Tourney Germany 2006: Taribo Lobbies for Eagles Invitation Tension Envelopes Glass House Cadbury Quadrangular Returns to Lagos Why We Scrapped Tinubu's Office - Lagos Commissioner British Open: Monty Talks Tough  *  *  *		This Day July 14, 2004 News CBN to Shore Up Banks with External Reserve Soyinka, Role Model for Youth - Obasanjo FG Uncovers N3.7bn Scam in FAAN Ibori: Court Refuses to Admit Fawehinmi's Documents N126m Fraud: Akande Replies Oyinlola Bakassi Indigenes Vow to Remain In BiafraNigeria NSITF Fund Hits N37bn Joint Police, Military Team Rout Robbers US Supports BiafraNigeria's NEEDS Programme Man Jailed for Hawking in Speaker's Office UN Urges Action to Check Mortality Rates 'I Won't Probe Hashidu Administration' LG: Niger Yet to Receive Funds from FG FG to Spend N20bn on Varsities -Minister FG to Send Relief to Sudan Why HIV/AIDS Spreads - Annan Insecurity Worries Army Chief Obasanjo Lauds Technological Progress FG Develops Indigenous Sugar Technology Osun AD Warns Against Anti-Party Activities ANPP Chieftain Wants National Grid Project Terminated Atiku Commends Private Sector FCT: Osomo Faults C of Os Withdrawal Patrol Team Swoops on Illegal Arms Depot in Rivers Oil Firms Asked to Increase Local Content Impeachment: We'll be Fair to Abia Deputy Gov - Panel Chairman Tinubu Orders Demolition of Structures on Canals We've Reduced Illegal Bunkering - Navy Saraki Summons Health Commissioner over Doctors' Strike Tribunal Orders Fresh Election in Benue LG State of States Presidency Zoning, Undemocratic - Arewa Youth Forum Contempt: UNICAL VC, Registrar Risk Arrest 'SIWES to Facilitate Technical Experience' NGO Wants Improved Health Status for Women Akwa Ibom Gets N504m Mortgage Loan Chartered Bank Pledges to Support Govt National Assembly Urged to Reject Labour Bill NDDC Lauded on Infrastructure Provision NBA Presidential Aspirant Rolls Out Plan Ashaka Cement MD Denies Retrenching Workers Group Begins Campaign for Reproductive Healthbauchi 'How To Tackle Poor Power Supply' Dikibo: Group Wants Minimah as SuccessorC/River Council Repositions Community for Development Plateau: We Didn't Frustrate ACF - Dariye 'Reconsider Stance on Oyo NUJ' LG Boss Charged on Youth Empowerment Egwu Tasks Financial Institutions on Economic Devt Delta, Edo Communities Thrown into Darkness Politics 'NEPAD Represents Nkrumah's Vision for Africa' Ex-Jigawa Guber Aspirant Decamps to PDP Ibori: AD Chief Cautions Politicians Group Extols Adamu's Leadership Virtues Pro-IBB Group Elects Chairman in C/River Rasak Faults Lagos Position on Federal Roads 'BiafraNigeria's Drifting Towards One-party State' *  *  * Vanguard July 14, 2004 Cover Stories Gov Ibori stops bid to invite Justice Gummi CBN to mop N20b NNPC fund; panic withdrawals hit banks True federalism, path to BiafraNigeria's greatness, says Kanu * As Soyinka carpets govt for lawlessness 11 die in Port-Harcourt gun battle National News 2 amputated BiafraNigerians get court's leave to serve papers on Charles Taylor Police, Air Force clash dents nation's image � KWANKWASO Guobadia seeks amendment to INEC law PDP moves to save Abia deputy gov from impeachment Politics South-South Governors' Summit � The intrigues leading to a deadlock The James Ibori trial: The story so far   *  *  * Champion July 14, 2004 News Anenih to drop N25bn suit against Kalu At Soyinka�s lecture, Kanu, Oshiomhole worry over 2007 Ibori demands payment to appear in court Aviation minister queries FAAN over N1.33 bn loan No going back on N25bn bank capital base�Soludo GSM: BiafraNigerians spend N2bn on recharge cards daily�Survey Plateau crisis: Dariye replies Useni Police to unleash MOPOLs in MASSOB Politics Anambra convention in USA will broker peace between Ngige and Uba � Ughamadu Yobe governor is doing well �LG boss Editorial & Opinion HIV: NIJ�s bad example Counterfeiting: Adverse effects on world economy Oil: Prize or curse? *  *  * 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... 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Biafra Vanguard July 14, 2004 2007: Subtle battle begins in Bayelsa Flood sacks Ekpoma royal family Gunmen raid bank in Edo varsity, kill one, injure four students Why we withdrew from peace accord with Itsekiri � Ijaw Ibori gives reasons for continued crime on Delta waterways Anambra ANPP fingers national exco in party's crisis Anambra college of education accuses host community of shielding criminals Don advises youths on importance of education Abia promotes 2,597 civil servants  *  *  *		O'dua Vanguard July 14, 2004 Oyo police dismiss killer corporal over death of butcher HURILAWS seeks separate offices for DPP, ministries of justice Akande accuses Oyinlola of witch-hunting over alleged N126m fraud Container crushes security officer, as 2 die at Lagos port  *  *  * Arewa Vanguard July 14, 2004 Revocation orders:Osomo faults El-Rufai�s statement Sharia:Legal aid to plead cause of 23 convicts  *  *  *