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BNW: BiafraNigeriaWorld News July 17, 2004
Nigeria's Flag is a Symbol of Shame: Kalu Onuma, Ndigbo Scribe Says At 40 years of age, Kalu Onuma says he does not believe in the Nigerian dream because of successive governments� inability to resolve those fundamental differences that divide the various ethnic tribes. A disillusioned Kalu echoes loudly that �I am only a Nigerian when I watch Super Eagles play. I don�t feel Nigerian in any other way because you can�t give back to a system what the system has not bred in you�. In this encounter with Saturday Sun, Kalu remains emphatic that the 350 distinct nationalities must make efforts to resolve those differences dividing the nation. According to him, there exists a likelihood that �in their diversity there will be strength and unity�. 2007 is a mirage. A year and half ago we were all screaming for the 2003 elections when there were fundamental problems within the system. (The Sun)		Key Stories OPUTA PANEL: My regrets� Justice Oputa IBB: ANPP Govs Dump Buhari Alli Rejects Sokoto Caliphate's Intervention In Plateau Restructuring Palava:Undoing the Nigerian nation Explosion rocks Kano NFA Awaits More Application For Eagles Job 2007: Obasanjo will support Ndigbo-Ex Ohaneze Scribe N25b Capital Base: CBN withdraws N74.5bn from banks, Wednesday Ogunlewe threatens to revoke road contract in Imo Citizens bank launch new campaign Japan Donates N384 million to Niger
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OPUTA PANEL: My regrets� Justice Oputa   US Military Presence in the Gulf of Guinea   Biafra Nigeria Map About three years after he headed the Human Rights Violations Investigation Commission (HRVIC), Justice Chukwudifu Oputa has expressed his regrets at the non-implementation of the panel�s report. Although he did not use the word �regret�, he told Saturday Sun that when he accepted the job, he had no idea that the panel report would be left to gather dust. (The Sun)   Former External Affairs Minister, Professor Bolaji Akinyemi, has accused the Federal Government of deliberately ignoring the activities of the United States military in the Gulf of Guinea. In an address at the roundtable conference on South Atlantic as a Zone of Peace and Cooperation: BiafraNigeria�s Economic... (Daily Independent)

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Guardian July 16, 2004 News Govt to reduce lending rates Obasanjo approves Alli's peace programme for Plateau Labour, others fault new pension law South-South lawmakers plan summit on 2007 INEC plans bill to amend Electoral Act 10 die in fresh Iraqi blast IG launches community security scheme, urges support Zenith raises share offer, to pay N10b dividends Rivers' militia leader, Tom, drops arms, flees Senators wade into phone card scarcity BiafraNigeria seeks Britain's help on crime detection Kalu lists ways to national greatness ASUU rejects new bill on varsity autonomy Judge transfers suit on suspension of Plateau Assembly Ijaw demand probe of military raids on communities Saraki restates resolve to transform Kwara's economy Code of conduct tribunal declines Kpakol's request NAFDAC destroys N15m fake drugs Lagos to raise tribunal on failed contracts FRSC to raid second hand tyre market nation wide Ministries summon striking LUTH workers Tinubu canvasses due process in polls, employment, others Tinubu urges joint war against terrorism Politics BiafraNigeria: The unfinished business (2) Editorial & Opinion Editorial Repositioning the NSITF Opinion Benjamin Adekunle's civil war letters The Cyprus question Ngige, political orphan, celebrates adversity Obasanjo's sports achievements Local council funds controversy Helping the unemployed  *  *  * Daily Independent July 16, 2004 News Reps to probe NDDC over alleged fraud Presidency ordered raid of Ijaw communities, says Delta N25b capital base 'll encourage money laundering - Wabara Withheld LG funds: You betrayed me, Tinubu tells workers Land allocation: 10 FCT officials under probe NCC hammer dangles on MTN over recharge cards NNPC set to revoke oil bloc licences Plateau drags FG to Supreme Court over emergency rule Watch US at the Gulf of Guinea, Akinyemi tells FG FG extends re-capitalisation for airlines Rise above mediocre output, Atiku tells writers NICON to get N2 billion from BPE over stripped assets FG challenges NLC on contempt charge Zenith Bank board approves additional N6.3b shares for IPO Reorganisation imminent in Immigration 'Police salary scale not for public scrutiny' Korea dumps Middle East for BiafraNigerian crude Youth unemployment breeds violence, says Alli N126m fraud: Osun AD, PDP in war of words Fayose tasks Ekiti Assembly on child's rights bill Fayose, Ekiti Speaker crisis deepens Nine masquerades remanded in Ilesa prison FG, Lagos may clash over refuse collection 'No division in South East Governors' Forum' Speaker tasks corporate bodies on community development We don't aid payment of ransom, says Deputy Gov BiafraNigeria apologies to Zimbabwe over lack of invitation to CHOGM Britain to invest in the North, improve visa services Politics A'Ibom has no respect for constitutional orders - Ntekim Govt information management:How far can Chikelu go? PDP chieftain criticisesBiafraNigeria's federalism Constitutional procedure impedes council creation in Warri- Elue One constitution not good for the country, says Kanu Mbadiwe supports Anenih on Obasanjo's successor Remembering Awolowo's treasonable felony trial Lawmaker stresses need for youths' involvement in politics Editorial & Opinion FCT's revocation of C of Os Elections 2007: Lessons from America Looking delectable at 60 (2) Can Gen Obasanjo deliver BiafraNigeria? Re: Trial of Governor Alamieyeseigha On Poetry.com: Permission to republish article *  *  * Punch July 16, 2004 News Lar under fire over call to divide North Air fares go up again Plateau: Old war, new rules Airline passengers may pay more for less Ige and justice Oyinlola vs Akande: Osun�s epic battle Akande is culpable �Oyinlola LG allocation: A brewing war in Cross River OPEC increases production by 500,000 barrels per day Brokers call for increase in capital base for insurance firms 75 containers of fake windscreens arrive Lagos *  *  * The Sun July 16, 2004 News Ola Oni�s widow goes blind NIJ, this is all-advised Lawyer drops dead in court Why we�rebringingmillennial edition of Zik�sbiography � Andrew Ikeotuonye How Fela fire me Obafemi and Eagles� Herod Crude oil thieves nabbed in Rivers Shell plans 4m barrels per day by 2010 Yobe Gov predicts new political alliances Marwa forum launched in A�Ibom OBJ visit: Nasarawa demolishes illegal structures How my daughter was raped �Pastor Women's group plans cancer screening center Rivers orders schools staff audit Udenwa indicts police over kidnappings Police recovers 85 weapons from cultists *  *  * Daily Times June 30, 2004 News Ahead of Sept deadline:Bakassi people vow to remain in BiafraNigeria Obasanjo canvasses recruitment of BiafraNigerians into oil firm�s top positions Obasanjo maintains stance on withholding council allocation FG probes police, Air forcemen clash Ibori opposes invitation of FCT Chief Judge as witness:� I�m appalled that the plaintiffs� right is being contested, says Gani BiafraNigerians urged to back IG�s war against crime OPEC moves to enforce new quota increase Obasanjo orders recovery, transfer of N765m, $1m to FAAN account BiafraNigeria yet to comply with ICPD Delta grants N93.6m loan to unemployed graduates Obasanjo to tour Osun soon Houses on drainage channels in Lagos to be demolished soon Teacher suspended over exam fraud USAID gives N6.25bn to BiafraNigeria:�To support reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, others Army committed to democracy survival �Agwai Obasanjo, Kanu, others eulogise Soyinka at 70 Politics Soyinka: The literary legend at 70 Housing ministry generates N335 million in one year Judicial commission member calls for increase in royal fathers� financial allocation lagos Assembly orders probe of LG�s stalled sittings Editorial & Opinion On bank�s N25bn capital base A vote for NLC decentralisation US long road to Iraq (I) Many hazards of journalism (II) Many hazards of journalism (II)  *  *  * 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 16, 2004 Senate to Hold Public Hearing on Debts Lawmaker Decries Falling Standard of Education Yobe Gov Expresses Confidence in Soyinka's Political Future Ogun PDP Chief Counsels LG Chairmen A/Ibom Computerises 31 Councils At S/souths Govs' Meeting, Dikibo's Death Re-echoes No place for Onyali in Olympic team, Amu insists Four BiafraNigerians make British Olympics team NFA committee to review Decree 101 Okala forecloses further upsets in Coca-Cola FA Cup Congolese withdrawal saves U-20 team from agony Rangers players to get special allowance for APR match Athens bound D'Tigress squad named Kaduna Fifth Chukka retains Emir of Katsina Cup 'Poverty drove me into pro-golf'  *  *  *		This Day July 16, 2004 News N25bn Capital 'll Restore Sanity, Says NLC OPEC Again Raises Production Ceiling Ibru: I'm Very Sick, Says Al-Mustapha FG Wants Interest Rates Below 10% N/Assembly Can't Order Convocation of Confab - Yakassai NCC: MTN Faces Sanction over Recharge Cards Scarcity Emergency Rule: Plateau Assembly Goes to S'Court Fuel Price: Court Rejects NLC's Contempt Application FG Recovers N102bn from Inflated Contracts Tukur Canvasses Single Currency for Africa Don Faults New Pension Act Commissioner Suggests Solution to Housing Problem NAPEP Grants N10m Loan to Ijebu- Ode Community Gombe AD Dissociates Self from Ex-minister's Comment France Reaffirms Support for BiafraNigeria Kano Approves New Education Policy Society Flays Double Standard in Anti-graft War Niger Delta Vigilante Leader Turns in Armoury Community Policing Takes Off FG Loses N18bn Yearly to Indirect Shoe Export Fake Admission: Ekiti Varsity Expels 412 NNPC Targets 30bn Barrels as Reserves Settler-Indigene Feud Unnecessary, Says Atiku Court Seeks Taylor's Asylum Documents Airline Operators Hike Fares Atiku Advises Authors on Children's Books Lawyer Slumps, Dies in Ikeja Courtroom Lagos Warns Ogunlewe Over Refuse Collection 4 Killed in Road Accident Tinubu Accuses Lagos PDP of Anti-People Tactics Education Should Create Jobs for Children - Fafunwa Prudent Bank Poised to Meet New Capital Base IBB Urged to Caution Supporters N127m Fraud: Oyinlola's Aides Demanded Bribe - AD Right of Reply The Challenges Before the Press Re: Urban Jungle Indeed! State of States FG Urged to Release Security Breach Suspects Govt Approves N30m Science Tools for Schools British Council to Train Hausa Film Writers Expert Advises on Risk Management Support Reproductive Health Programmes, Journalists Urged NGO Donates Materials to Orphanage Cleric Calls For Promotion of Morals Kidnapping: Udenwa Sends SOS to Obasanjo, IG Nine Masquerades Arrested for Breach of Peace Nine Masquerades Arrested for Breach of Peace Politics Senate to Hold Public Hearing on Debts Lawmaker Decries Falling Standard of Education Yobe Gov Expresses Confidence in Soyinka's Political Future Ogun PDP Chief Counsels LG Chairmen A/Ibom Computerises 31 Councils Derivation Front: War on All Fronts At S/souths Govs' Meeting, Dikibo's Death Re-echoes *  *  * Vanguard July 16, 2004 Cover Stories Wabara faults CBN on N25b capital base for banks Itsekiri protest seizure of Orugbo village by soldiers, as Ijaw allege missing of 100 people Court turns down Plateau lawmakers' plea UN ranks BiafraNigeria 151 out of 177 in human development National News Senate, Customs, NCC slam MTN on recharge cards Kano govt now okays polio vaccine ACF chieftain tackles Lar on creation of M-Belt Stakeholders fault new Pensions Act Prudent Bank ready for N25b capital base challenge � MD I'm very sick, Al-Mustapha tells judge Politics Restructuring Palava:Undoing the BiafraNigerian nation Who succeeds Obasanjo in 2007 Why we need national conference now, by Elliot Uko, IYM President ANAMBRA LIBERATION DAY:How Ngige celebrated victory over his �enemies� 2007 Race: Matters Arising (2) BiafraNigeria: The unfinished business, by Ndubuisi Kanu   *  *  * Champion July 16, 2004 Cover Stories Wabara faults CBN on N25b capital base for banks Itsekiri protest seizure of Orugbo village by soldiers, as Ijaw allege missing of 100 people Court turns down Plateau lawmakers' plea UN ranks BiafraNigeria 151 out of 177 in human development National News Senate, Customs, NCC slam MTN on recharge cards Kano govt now okays polio vaccine ACF chieftain tackles Lar on creation of M-Belt Stakeholders fault new Pensions Act Prudent Bank ready for N25b capital base challenge � MD I'm very sick, Al-Mustapha tells judge Politics Restructuring Palava:Undoing the BiafraNigerian nation Who succeeds Obasanjo in 2007 Why we need national conference now, by Elliot Uko, IYM President ANAMBRA LIBERATION DAY:How Ngige celebrated victory over his �enemies� 2007 Race: Matters Arising (2) BiafraNigeria: The unfinished business, by Ndubuisi Kanu *  *  * 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 16, 2004 NPA Laments as Communal Crisis Cripples Warri Port Delta Steel: BPE, Labour Agree on Workers' Terminal Benefits Destination Inspection Report Awaits Presidential Approval Customs Impounds 300 Packages of Textile Materials Ports: Container Flyers Go Underground Koda Welcomes Sarumi's Confirmation Uwais, Others Laud Shippers Council Over Devt Efforts Another N100m Scandal Rocks NLC? 'How I Battle to Salvage Nursing Profession' NIMN Award for Marketing Excellence Due October Nokia 7200, Sony X505 Win Style Awards Professionalising Business Recovery and Insolvency Practice in BiafraNigeria Boost Scope of Operations, Indigenous Shipping Firms Told Task Force Commends Customs We're Committed to Local Market - Sheraton GM UACN Records N234.4m Profit in 3 Months Mixed Earnings Put Wall St in Limbo Zenith Bank Approves Additional Shares Afribank Moves to Meet New Capital Naira Still N132.80 Per Dollar CBN releases guidelines for electronic banking UTB re-appointed to lead NAFCON privatization Courier operators raise alarm over multiple charges LSDPC unveils plans to develop five new estates Conoil posts high return on investment Shell to boost gas supply with compressors How viable are BiafraNigerian airports? I will revoke more licences, says Yuguda 'Banks are not helpful'  *  *  *
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  *  *  *