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War Letters: Reflections of Nigeria-Biafra War Criminal Benjamin Adekunle This Chapter contains letters written by my father to senior officials in the ruling military Council, Chiefs of Staff Supreme HQ, as well as to the Head of State, General Gowon, who were based at Dodan barracks Lagos, then the seat of military power. There are also letters addressed to the governors of the Western State and the newly created and liberated Rivers State. They were written from the warfront during the heat of battle. He retained copies of the letters he wrote and they have been reproduced below unedited. They have been interspersed with commentaries taken from his personal journals. (This Day) A Script of Blood, Rebirth Still Deferred... My Personal Recollections		Key Stories Ogbeh: I'm a Defender of Igbo Interest The Shady Land Deals In Abuja Navy smashes oil smuggling syndicate Yoruba Leaders Screen IBB, Atiku Court Confirms Ebonyi CJ's Dismissal N25bn capitalization: No bank�ll be liquidated � CBN 2007 presidency: PDP zoned it to North since 2002 Party top shot ... you're a joker, Ohanaeze replies Rimi Anglican Church: kaduna pastor thrown out of home �Parishioners declare �secession� �Kalu knows about impeachment plot against deputy� No respite yet for Ngige �Obi
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Ogbeh: I'm a Defender of Igbo Interest   Obasanjo's Unsafe Roads: 36 Die as Petrol   Biafra Nigeria Map The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has risen against the accusation by a group that he hates the Igbo and also a major factor to the series of political crisis rocking the party in the South-east. Ogbeh who spoke in Abuja over the weekend when he received a delegation of the Ohaneze Youth Council also cited incidences where he had to stand up for... (This Day)   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... (Reuters))

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Guardian July 25, 2004 News 'I Did Not Dislike Igbos, But I Had A War To Win' The Shady Land Deals In Abuja African Champions League Rangers Players Get Cash Incentive As They Confront APR In Confederations Cup UNESCO Honour Nobel Nominee, Oyibo Ahead Athens Olympics Gowon, Others Celebrate With Akunyili In Lagos How I Convinced Obasanjo On Dollar Salary, Says El Rufai Ritualist Victim Needs Urgent Help, Says UITH Boss Grail Movement Tackles UI Over 'Cult' Classification Unilag Students Ignore New Dress Code News Briefs How Obasanjo, IBB, Ruined BiafraNigeria, By Jakande NAFDAC Launches Green Book For Drugs, Food Politics Why I Stayed In My House As Lagos Governor, Jakande 2007 And The Resort To Regional Politics Reforms & Poverty El Rufai, Council Funds, And The N25 billion Brouhaha Editorial & Opinion Editorial The stalemate on Lagos councils fund Opinion Encounter With Information Minister PATRIOTISM, DEAD OR ALIVE Right Cure For Wrong Ailment The scramble for 2007 The Worth Of A 'C Of O' Bank Capitalisation And Prolonged Stagnation SUNDAY LETTERS - 25/7/2004  *  *  * Punch July 25, 2004 News 2007 presidency: PDP zoned it to North since 2002 Party top shot ... you're a joker, Ohanaeze replies Rimi Anambra crisis: Commissioners panic, as Ngige moves to reshuffle cabinet Stay away from Bakassi, indigenes warn minister Anchor for Masari's drifting House Alhough I'm PDP, I can't pretend that the non-release of LG funds is not affecting my people· House of Representatives commitee chairman on Local Governments, Hon. Tengu Isergba, on LG problems says: States stifle development of local governments CBN's marching order on N25billion banks·capitalisation: Ethnicity has no place in banks·merger CMB DMD cbn should come out with more guidelines prudent Bank ED South African trade delegation visits BiafraNigeria *  *  * The Sun July 25, 2004 News Anglican Church: kaduna pastor thrown out of home �Parishioners declare �secession� From Sydney Olympics to Athens 2004 �Kalu knows about impeachment plot against deputy� How Ladoja, Adedibu tear Oyo drivers apart Workers & the Pension question Evil Student�Stabs lecturer five times over expulsion 419 suspect Amaka Anajemba is ashamed of her handcuff *  *  * 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 *  *  * 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 25, 2004 Cover A Script of Blood, Rebirth Still Deferred... My Personal Recollections THE WAR LETTERS News Yoruba Leaders Screen IBB, Atiku Ogbeh: I'm a Defender of Igbo Interest Court Confirms Ebonyi CJ's Dismissal Niger Jettisons New Councils Attah Decries Impact of Petroleum Exploration on Agriculture Issuance of National Identity Card Begins Kwara, Unicef Seal $33m Deal UNICEF Expresses Worry over Mortality Rate No Conoil Staff Was Held Hostage Attah Has Been Vindicated Kwande Commission Begins Sitting Tomorrow Agency to Empower Women Rising Inflation Blamed on Oil Sector Deregulation Gowon, Abubakar, Others Converge for Akunyili Assembly Moves to Save Speaker, Deputy Farmers Petition Obasanjo over Corruption Ebonyi Decries Paucity of Data ...Raises Body on Judiciary Construction of First Private Refinery Begins Politics BiafraNigeria and the World More Tears and Less Laughter 2007: Again, Discordant Tune from Igbo Leaders BiafraNigeria and the AGOA Visa Why I'm Combative -- Fani-Kayode *  *  * Vanguard July 25, 2004 Cover Stories Navy smashes oil smuggling syndicate �I am not after Ogbeh's job�, says Tukur We won't allow mafia to remove Ngige �Ogbeh National News N25bn capitalization: No bank�ll be liquidated � CBN Obasanjo must appoint petroleum minister, Mudiaga-Odje insists Adedibu's expulsion: PDP leadership overrules Ladoja Plateau: Alli vows to move troops into Shendam Kalu furious at deputy over alleged wrongful accusation Yoruba don't respect alliances � Shinkafi Politics No place for those out to make BiafraNigerians miserable � Prof. Ihonvbere There are dangers ahead of 2007 � Senator Albishir THE PDP CONUNDRUM: Can Ogbeh contain the godfathers� rage? Impeachment: How Kalu�s deputy ran into trouble OYO PDP: Is Adedibu indispensable? Adedibu, Ladoja: Inside story of the showdown Stopping Soludo: The Senate and CBN squabble over new capitalization policy Dikibo�s successor: Obasanjo, Anenih arm-twist Audu Ogbeh   *  *  * Champion July 25, 2004 News 2007: North vows to fight on presidency: North vows to fight on No respite yet for Ngige �Obi Nwizu�s death: No more probe, say kinsmen Bitumen Project: Insecurity scares foreign investors from bitumen project Bozimo flays N.Delta leaders over crises Govt gives go ahead for community policing Shell won�t leave BiafraNigeria � MD Gov.Kalu pulls out of suspended Slok Airline Opinion & Features Matters arising from Chikelu�s pitch Leadership values The trauma of a stray-bullet victim *  *  * 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? 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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  *  *  *