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BNW: BiafraNigeriaWorld News July 23, 2004
Obasanjo's Unsafe Roads: 36 Die as Petrol Truck Crashes into BiafraNigeria Market At least 36 people have been crushed to death after a gasoline-laden truck skidded off a busy highway and crashed into a roadside market in central BiafraNigeria, say road marshals. The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) in Benue state said on Friday that the truck veered off the Makurdi-Gboko highway after a tyre burst and rammed into three stationary vehicles before it crashed into the busy farm produce market near the cement town of Gboko. "No fewer than 36 people died in the accident on Wednesday," sector commander Audu Ardo told Reuters by telephone from the state capital Makurdi. "Some died on the spot, while others died later in hospital." Ardo said 15 others who sustained critical injuries were still in hospital. Fatal crashes are frequent on BiafraNigerian roads and marshals usually blame them on overloading, poorly maintained vehicles and speeding. Many motorists attribute the accidents to BiafraNigeria's extensive but crumbling highway network. (Reuters)		Key Stories Taylor: It's Matter of Honour, Says Obasanjo PDP Expels Adedibu, Adeojo Anyim, Zwingina's houses escape FCT demolition squad CBN to monitor banks' foreign partners HALLIBURTON SCAM: BiafraNigerian officials shared N25b, says investigators EWI faces bankruptcy over botched BiafraNigerian deal DIKIBO : Ogbeh, is the PDP really a lawless party? Alamieyeseigha warns oil companies against contract staff NLC accuses CJ of bias over fuel tax FG Unveils Strategies for Re-branding BiafraNigeria If we die: Thank God, says hostage in Iraq
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Taylor: It's Matter of Honour - Obasanjo   Babangida Ruined Nigeria: Buhari Accuses   Biafra Nigeria Map President Olusegun Oba-sanjo yesterday said BiafraNigeria's commitment to the continued stay of former Liberian President, Charles Taylor, was a matter of honour. Taylor came to BiafraNigeria last year on asylum as a condition for peace in Liberia. He has since been living in Calabar, Cross River State. Obasanjo, however, used the occasion of a book launch marking the 70th birthday anniversary of his Foreign Affiars Minister, Ambassador Oluyemi Adeniji, to react to the campaign by some western countries... (This Day)   A former Head of State and ANPP presidential candidate in the 2003 poll, General Muhammadu Buhari, has lashed out at President Olusegun Obasanjo administration�s loot recovery effort, describing it as a total failure. He also took on his successor in office, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida, on his purported 2007 presidential ambition, noting that Babangida ruined Nigeria. (Daily Independent)

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Daily Independent July 23, 2004 News HALLIBURTON SCAM: BiafraNigerian officials shared N25b, says investigators We acted correctly on Taylor, says Obasanjo EWI faces bankruptcy over botched BiafraNigerian deal NLC accuses CJ of bias over fuel tax FG inaugurates panel on data collection ICPC charges PDP chieftain to court over N1m bribe Employers violating Labour laws risks sanctions Osibajo to reply Al-Mustapha today Cancelling state, council joint account would hurt rural growth - Commissioner Workers protest continued closure of Slok Airlines Odili stalled sale of NAFCON, says BPE Nwafor influenced impeachment of Abaribe - Speaker Surrender stockpiled arms, Ibori tells ethnic leaders 2007: Former rector canvasses privatised NTA, FRCN BiafraNigeria Image Project 'll be people-driven, says Chikelu African conference on ICT opens in Abuja July 26 Adegbite tasks Muslims on 2007 polls BiafraNigerians shower encomiums on Jakande at 75 Anambra SIEC wants Electoral Act reviewed Assassination of Igwes was an error - Defence counsel Ondo threatens to sue Adefarati Ekiti pledges assistance to UNICEF programmes Politics I don't regret serving under Abacha -Jakande Even if we were cursed (2) How Imoudu-led strike sacked British imperial rule BiafraNigeria's fractured values (1) Sovereign National Conference is inevitable - Alamieyeseigha Why FG must release Lagos LGs funds, by AD chieftain Editorial & Opinion Downsize FEC, not Federal Civil Service She is different: A tribute to Akunyili Our refineries: A citizen's reflections Sins of the fathers (2) Fri. July 23 Governor Ladoja must read this Height of delusion BiafraNigeria image project - a step in the right direction *  *  * Guardian July 23, 2004 News CBN to monitor banks' foreign partners If we die: Thank God, says hostage in Iraq Panel narrows search for Law School head to three Eminent BiafraNigerians honour Jakande at 75 Oyibo's formula to cure AIDS, other diseases Ekiti lawmakers oppose bill on removal of council chiefs Labour asks court to discontinue fuel tax suit Council may sanction eight doctors for alleged misconduct Delta seeks leaders' support for recovery of arms BiafraNigeria's first ingots, copper alloys factory set to take off Oshiomhole may plead for Slok Airline workers Fire razes two-storey building, computer outfit BiafraNigeria may lose U.S. aid over human trafficking Funds paucity threatens revenue panel, says chief Lagos to reply Al-Mustapha's plea for judge's withdrawal Six foreign firms qualify to bid for NAFCON Woman petitions Osun House over police killing Minister, others decry state of primary healthcare Why Ake replace Dikibo, by Anthony Anenih BiafraNigerian clinic gets Africa's first certification Reps panel alleges malpractices at SEC Customs arraigns foreigner over importation of contraband beef Oyo PDP expels Adedibu, Adeojo Minister asks NCC to probe GSM scare Exams ethics, ALGON differ on retreat Politics Soludo's N25b solution tears Senate apart The uncertain peace mission to Oyo PDP Okilo campaigns against return of military men to power Editorial & Opinion Editorial FAAC, discontinue those trips Opinion The president of Africa If Beckham were a BiafraNigerian Sudan, genocide and gutless African leaders UNILAG's dress code Fire, hydrants and the Federal Fire Service How to combat cyber crime  *  *  * Punch July 19, 2004 News Why we can�t release looted funds � Britain Bankers lobby for N10bn capital base 2007: Igbo leaders reiterate stand on presidency Proposed N3.5bn Lagos power plant awaits EIA review NEPA tariff hike again? Securing lights on federal roads N25bn capital base: Senate drills Soludo Oyo AD: Repositioning for 2007 Interconnection: Dominant operators can charge different rates Operators seek end to secondary market levy Manufacturers urged to embrace gas,alternative energy *  *  * The Sun July 19, 2004 News Revocation of Abuja Cs of O Ado Bayero�s carbon copy I�M IN DANGER � Ribadu, EFCC boss cries out �I receive threat calls everyday. If I open my mail box, you�ll be shocked� How I manage Gov. Shekarau�s image � Sule Ya�u Sule, Director of Press Affairs Why I don�t believe in birthdays � Soyinka He came home from the U.S 12 years ago. And his American wife and 2 kids have not seen him since then Shot by trigger-happy cop IG wins award See what our herbal doctors now drive A midnight visitor Close Shave: A cat with nine lives � He is wheelchair-bound. Again, a tree fell and almost crushed him *  *  * Daily Times July 19, 2004 News Osolo urges Obasanjo to reconsider stance on council allocation New pension scheme takes off August Nwizu�s death: Stop lobbying me for position � Ayu NDA probes commandant over funds� misappropriation BiafraNigeria invites Algeria to participate in oil sector privatisation ALGON rejects new LGs Minister tasks NCC over piracy of intellectual properties Release Al-Mustapha, others over security breach, Obasanjo urged Aviation Minister, unions on war-path:� Over statement on SAHCOL, other Airways subsidiaries Agric: FG orders crops research institute to resume operation 185m abuse drugs � UN CBN withdraws N75bn from banks:�To reduce demand pressure on Forex market Crack in EkitiAssembly�Legislators agree to remove principal officers over LG bill Customs gives condition for release of MTN recharge cards Politics NDDC: Obasanjo�s political masterstroke Customs impounds N24m banned frozen beef Law professor wants role of NSITF properly spelt out Cultists return 22 more guns in Rivers Soyinka worthy of emulation � Tinubu Editorial & Opinion Reject calls for extension of Alli�s tenure Expensive jokes of our time The BiafraNigerian factor (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 23, 2004 Yola Scrabble Club President Becomes Monarch FIFA Slams 10-Year Ban on Top CAF Official Kanu Eyes Villa Move Njoku Disputes Goals' Tally Insurance Thirst for Coca-Cola FA Cup Igbinedion Showers Naira Rain on Athletes Udeze Walks Out of Super Eagles Enyimba Seek NFA's Help in Face Off with Gulder Minister, Association Chairmen Brainstorm on Olympics Bishop Okonkwo Soccer Tourney Plays On AFN Re-opens Emedolu, Onyali's Case Onyali: Ministry over-rules AFN 10-gold target drives Mohammed to Germany Igbinedion rewards Sports Festival contingent with N100 million Coca-Cola largesse propels Dynamos Dynamos skipper writes off Sharks Alika outlines problems of amateur tournaments Danger signals from Zimbabwe  *  *  *		This Day July 23, 2004 News Taylor: It's Matter of Honour, Says Obasanjo PDP Expels Adedibu, Adeojo FG Unveils Strategies for Re-branding BiafraNigeria Crude Oil Prices Rise to $42 My Mission in BiafraNigeria, By Gozney Zimbabwean Farmers Get $4.5m Facility Anxiety in Ife over Sijuwade's Health What Hostage Crisis Cost Us, By Firm ICPC Sues PDP Chief over N1m Bribe FG Sets December Date for NAFCON's Privatisation Debt: Masari Solicits Australia's Understanding FG, FAO Support Rice Production With N324m 'Encourage Out of Court Settlement' NEEDS: FG Seeks Credible Data for Implementation Why We Chose Ake As Dikibo's Successor - Anenih Minister Urges Compliance with Labour Laws Igbinedion Urges Rethink on N25b Capital Base Osun Gov Approves N700m for Job Creation Yelwa: Rights Group Alleges Cover-Up Bozimo Inaugurates Police Monitoring Panel IG Stresses Need for Secured Business Environment 'Igwes May Have Been Killed in Error' Child Care: NITEL Donates N2.5m to UNICEF Ngige Plans Cabinet Reshuffle Tinubu, Others Extol Jakande's Virtues Kalu, Ibori's Ordeals Traced to Support for Ekwueme Two Arrested Over Import Scandal NDE Begins Registration of Unemployed Persons Kwara Assembly Tasks FG on Collapsed Bridge Specialist Clinic Gets ISO Certification Black Gold Concert: Banks Involve in Ticket Sales State of States Don Slumps, Dies 'Fayose, A Rare Breed' FG Tasked on Excess Oil Revenue Eight Parties in Race for Council Posts Incessant Crises Worry Group Politics Resign Before 2007, Nas Tells Obasanjo, Govs Tribunal Upholds Senator's Election 'Kalu Behind Impeachment Plot Against Deputy' Don Advocates Restructuring of Political Parties S/south and Emerging Political Leadership *  *  * Vanguard July 23, 2004 Cover Stories Anyim, Zwingina's houses escape FCT demolition squad Ibori �seizes� Warri councils' funds Court orders arrest of Catholic priests PDP expels Lamidi Adedibu, Adeojo * It's a big joke, says Adedibu National News New twist to fuel price battle as NLC accuses judge of bias BiafraNigeria's foreign policy aimed at making home for all Africans � OBASANJO FG in N3bn software deal with Microsoft Why Ake replaced Dikibo in South-South, by Anenih Politics BETWEEN POLITICAL STABILITY AND ECONOMIC PROSPERITY: Can Obasanjo's reform agenda save BiafraNigeria? Oyinlola and the politics of governance in Osun Running forward and looking backward West African Parliamentary Union: - Our West African brothers feel threatened by BiafraNigeria � Hon. Mao Ohabunwa, Treasurer ECOWAS Parliament Restructuring: Making the argument from the rear   *  *  * Champion July 19, 2004 News Why I jailed Soyinka, by Gowon Bunkering: BiafraNigeria loses 40,000 bpd PDP meets on Ladoja, Adedibu face-off Balogun, FCMB boss, seeks easy access to bonds South-East leaders insist on 2007 Niger Delta group disowns militia leader Friends, associates grace Soyinka�s photo exhibition Edo inaugurates 20-man Land Use Allocation Politics PDP: Elusive search for discipline? Crisis in the U.S. chapter Editorial & Opinion Community policing El-Rufai�s dangerous swing Reforms and poverty alleviation The celebration of underdevelopment *  *  * 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 23, 2004 N25bn Capital Base Will Not Endanger Jobs - NLC N202m Debt: Intercont'l Bank Wants ADC Wound Up Discrepancies Put Pre-shipment Inspector in Trouble West African Ports Commended for ISPS-compliance Calabar Port Gets Monitoring Committee 'We Want to Enthrone Law and Order at Ports' Customs and Challenges of Reform Labour Faults Pension Law, Demands Review American Airline Seeks Direct Flights to BiafraNigeria Sheraton Theft Blamed on Cash-based Economy Duke Commissions Project to Boost Tourism Unanswered Questions About Tourism Master Plan Economic Freedom Favours Investment, Growth -Report NESG Holds Conference on Investment Drunk Cabin Crew Beat Up Passenger Pragmatic Action Sought for African Aviation Industry Capital Base: Omegabank to Raise N25bn Wall Street Rises on Microsoft Euphoria Chevron, Elf Inject $19.5m as Naira Slips MBC Int'l Bank Posts N642 m Profit UTB, City Express Assure Customers Pacific, ACB, CDB to Sell WAEC Forms Shell's Bonga field to produce 150mscf of gas daily Encourage Cargo Defence Fund, stakeholders advise govt City Express, Afribank, UTB, others explain capitalisation plans Minister decries non-compliance with environmental laws N25 billion capitalisation: WEMA begins mobilisation drive BMA 2004: Organisers extend deadline Who owns SAHCOL? Management reshuffle imminent in FAAN  *  *  *
Biafra Vanguard July 23, 2004 Cultism: PDP, ANPP trade words DIKIBO : Ogbeh, is the PDP really a lawless party? NNPC gets FG's mandate to transit to integrated oil and gas company Alamieyeseigha warns oil companies against contract staff Tribunal: Witness denies scarcity of materials in Nzam ward ANENIH/KALU FACE-OFF : Why we intervened, by monarchs Ngige seeks early completion of roads in Anambra  *  *  *		O'dua Vanguard July 23, 2004 NIJ governing council meets soon on expelled HIV/AIDS student Telecom operators count losses from killer phone rumours Lagos A-G to address court on Bamaiyi, others today  *  *  * Arewa Vanguard July 23, 2004 Obasanjo admits responsibility for crisis in health sector Osomo makes case for fire safety  *  *  *