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Sabotaging Igbo Bid for 2007 Presidency: OPC Terrorist Offers Backing Founder of Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC) Dr. Frederick Fasehun, has thrown his weight behind Igbo�s quest for the presidency in 2007, saying it is the turn of the South East. Dr. Fasehun stated this just as he reiterated that the convocation of Sovereign National Conference (SNC) "is inevitable" as it is the only panacea to solve the lingering socio-economic and ethno-religious problems in the country. According to him, since the Hausa had their own slot in the Presidency and Yoruba is now the incumbent President, the South East should be allowed to take the next slot in the interest of fairness and social justice. "If BiafraNigeria is standing on a tripod, that is three major tribes � Hausa-Fulani, Yoruba and the Igbo; the Hausa had had the lion�s share of the governance of the polity, the Yoruba had to fight politically before they could get a touch of the cake. After the Yoruba have spent their own terms, it should be obvious to anybody that the third leg should be given a chance. The third leg is the East. "If the Hausa-Fulani had had their own turn, the Yoruba had had their own turn and you are allowing the power to shift back to Hausa-Fulani...(Champion)		Key Stories Afenifere, Yoruba Elders May Merge Fawehinmi to step down as NCP chairman Capital Base: Bankers Seek Reduction to N20bn Foreign banks cautious on loans to BiafraNigerian partners Presidency wades into ethno-religious crises in the North NDIC: Banks Record N9.3bn Fraud in 2003 Gowon, Abdulsalami, govs gather for Akunyili Waive Taylor's prosecution for now, says Abubakar Don't convoke SNC, Omoruyi warns Obasanjo Rep docked for arson U.S. soldiers strike wrong target in Afghanistan
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Afenifere, Yoruba Elders May Merge   War Letters: Reflections of Nigeria-Biafra   Biafra Nigeria Map Afenifere, the socio-political organisation of the Yoruba and the Yoruba Council of Elders (YCE), may fuse into one formidable organisation at the end of tomorrow's scheduled meeting between the two bodies in Oyo State. An indication to this effect was given in Lagos yesterday by the Administrative Secretary of Afenifere, Mr. Yinka Odumakin, in a telephone conversation with our reporter on tomorrow's meeting between... (This Day)   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. A Script of Blood, Rebirth Still Deferred... My Personal Recollections (This Day)

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Guardian July 26, 2004 News Foreign banks cautious on loans to BiafraNigerian partners Banks lose N10b to fraudsters U.S. soldiers strike wrong target in Afghanistan Scientists find world's tiniest fish Party sends bill on reparation to National Assembly NNPC chief faults governors, labour over excess oil fund Okogie scores Obasanjo govt low Govt suspends aviation chief over alleged bribery Robbers kill cop, IG wants states to help fund police World Bank to grant aid via NEEDS Alli urges Plateau communities to shun violence Govt seeks Friedrich-Ebert's assistance over democracy Church condemns govt's bid to split Labour Fawehinmi to step down as NCP chairman Legal Aid to advise govt on juvenile prisoners Women empowerment summit ends, harps on entrepreneurship Saraki pays bills for kid with gouged out eyes Guaranty Trust IPO closes Wednesday amid growing interest FRSC in Borno to prosecute motorists over seat-belts Council chiefs move to avert crisis in Benue communities Ekiti elders decry crisis in state Assembly Reps panel wants states to supervise federal projects Yobe completes 21 electricity projects, plans 20 more Plateau crisis affects 80,000 families, says Alli Goje faults Obasanjo on zoning of presidency Politics It is indecent for former Heads of State to run for Presidency, says Shinkafi PDP, contending with the contradictions of zoning formula Editorial & Opinion Editorial Shell and Omiyi's appointment Opinion The Guardian editorial on dress code Remembering Israel Adebajo The flagship and the university idea A case of egocentrism/ The murder of Ogbonnaya Uche/The menace of Area Boys" in Lagos/To Governor Ladoja  *  *  * Daily Independent July 26, 2004 News N400 BILLION OIL WINDFALL: Presidency negotiates with governors, others Don't convoke SNC, Omoruyi warns Obasanjo Banks record N9 billion fraud Waive Taylor's prosecution for now, says Abubakar FG NITEL for sale without SAT-3 cable Oil industry stakeholders to stabilise sector Let Afenifere accommodate all Yoruba, George tells Adesanya Declare emergency rule in Benue, Waku urges Obasanjo Court admits error, orders release of Bulama Pickpockets desecrate late AIICO MD's memorial Service Lagosians call for reintroduction of odd-even numbers Group proffers solution to alleged killer GSM numbers Youth activity in drugs worries NDLEA FG threatens to revoke Imo Road contract CLO director alleges threat to life Why BiafraNigeria remains backward, by Obi of Onitsha N.6m scam rocks Tinubu's office Lagos, FG at loggerheads over illegal structures' demolition Lagos Ruling House backs suit against Oba Akiolu Lagos warns corrupt officials Osun ordered to return Jeep to ex-LG boss Ogun to rate board members on performance Macebuh criticises NDDC Royal fathers laud Nnamani NUBIFIE to picket nine banks Politics BiafraNigeria's disintegration will be good omen if...- Wada Nas Bill on revenue allocation to LGs and area councils (Federation Account, Etc.) Banks capital base: Conflicting signals from the Senate House of Reps panel defends NDDC Sharia, BiafraNigeria and the West Editorial & Opinion Reconstitution of the National Council on Privatisation Any hope for BiafraNigeria's senior citizens? Robbers, politicians and the girls War against sin On Chikelu and information management Women Police: Facts the IG must note *  *  * 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 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 26, 2004 Adidas to Dress Team BiafraNigeria to Athens Amiesimaka Declines NFA Job Babayo C'ttee May Ask for FA's Autonomy Coca-Cola to Honour Ikhana, Others Vieira Quiet Over Future Falcons Fall to Germany Enyimba, Rangers, Esperance Maul Opponents Ikazoboh's Family to Launch Foundation in His Honour Aghahowa, Oliseh on Target in Intertoto Cup PLSG Abadoned Us - JC Raiders Armstrong Makes History Plateau's Issah Wins MTN's Enugu Marathon Tennis: Aging Agassi is Still Driven Odds on Arsenal, Utd Again Yak, Afinfenwa Shine Chukwu stays on Eagles coach to be named next month NITEL FC supporters go on rampage 'Super Eagles need psychologist not coach' Commissioner warns NFA against using and dumping coaches The future of tennis is with blacks -Takpa 'BiafraNigeria's players youngest at ITF\CAT tourney' BiafraNigeria's top female golfer cries for support  *  *  *		This Day July 26, 2004 News Capital Base: Bankers Seek Reduction to N20bn NDIC: Banks Record N9.3bn Fraud in 2003 Dearth of Judges Causes Delays - Appeal Court JDZ: Chevron, 2 Others to Pay $123m Labour Bill: NLC Goes International Afenifere, Yoruba Elders May Merge Conoil Records 1,650% Growth in Dividend Revenue Commission Groans Under Cash Squeeze FG, Govs Meet On N400bn Excess Crude Revenue Verbal Attacks on Govs Dangerous - Kure Arewa, Niger Delta Youths Back Calls for SNC Naval Chief Cautions Against Oil Workers' Sack Gani Resigns as NCP Chairman 2007 Polls: Middle Belt Youths Defend Ogbeh Survey Favours Establishment of State Police Jigawa PDP Explains Board Appointments Slot British Envoy Sues for Peace in Niger Delta IG Seeks States' Budgetary Allocation for Police Dangote Opens 8m Tonnes Cement Factory World Bank to Work With Farmers, SMEs Bank Robbery, a Mistaken Identity - CP 419: Ikeja High Court Judge Discharges, Acquits Two NBC Boss Commends Daniel N10m Suit Against CDB: Court Adjourns Nov State of States CNPP Urges Ngige to Dissolve Transition Panel 'OGROMA Established to Combat Corruption' Admission Congestion Delays Army Promotion Europcar Commences Operations in BiafraNigeria Soon Tribunal Strike out KWSIEC's Motion Community Threatens Petroleum Company Court Hears Suit Against CBN, October 7 'No Nation Can Survive Without Farmers' NOA, JDPC Plan 'Peoples Parley' Emir Counsels Journalists on Democracy Saraki Tasks FRSC on Okada Operators Masari Becomes Dalhatun Katsina Imo LG Boss Pledges Amenities for Communities 'Place More Emphasis on Agric Devt' NMA Poised to Flush Out Quacks NDLEA Arrests 35, Seizes 51kg of Drugs Lawmaker Optimistic on N8.5bn Water Project NGO Proposes Plan for Grassroots Devt Benue Gov's Aide Refutes Abduction of Journalist Kwara Poly ASUP Knows Fate Sept 30 Council Boss Spends N1.6m on Road Construction FG Urged to Embark on Moral Re-orientation Campaign Bank Directors Appoint Chairman ANLCA Applauds Customs Reforms Court Slams N2m Damage Against Govt Ahmadiya Jamaat Donates to Two Schools Non-Indigenes Commend Mu'azu, Emir 'Why Cultism Still Persists' Lawmaker Renews Call for Rotational Presidency Govt Provides 60 Boreholes Niger Delta Youths Hail Oil Firms BiafraNigerians Urged to Emulate Christ We're Committed to Development, Says Udenwa Group Hails Saraki over Service Delivery Monarch Commends LSWC Defaulting Contractors: Lawmaker Takes Case to Village Head Echeruo Memorial Lecture Holds July 31 Educationist Advocates B.Tech Degree for Polytechnics Agent Docked over Theft of N36m Youth Threaten to Recall Lawmaker Oyinlola Expresses Satisfaction With Road Project Court Orders Return of Jeep to ALGON Boss Men Blamed for Women Absence at Seminar Politics Forum Alerts on Moves to Destabilise NDDC Kontagora, Ex-Works Minister's Posters Flood Lokoja Kogi Dep/Gov Scores Adminstration High Udenwa Hails Obasanjo's Economic Reforms '2005 PDP Convention'll Decide Presidency' Council Chairman Tasked on Urban Drift Ladoja Vs Adedibu: Who Holds the Ace? 'Federal, State Govts are Unfair to Councils' Akwa-Ibom and Resource Control Victory *  *  * Champion July 26, 2004 News OPC leader backs Ndigbo for 2007 Gowon, Abdulsalami, govs gather for Akunyili Rep docked for arson Falae faults CBN on capital base Presidency, govs meet over N400bn windfall New appointments at Champion newspapers N.Assembly resumes tomorrow Nasarawa hands over mission school Politics Labour Reform Bill : Anxiety as NASS resumes Senate, Reps must focus on economy�Ojo Editorial & Opinion The Labour Bill Matters arising from Chikelu�s pitch The N25 billion bank capital base Salvaging our steel industry *  *  * Daily/Weekly Trust July 26, 2004 Top Stories Taylor�s extradition will trigger war in Liberia �Abdulsalami Presidency wades into ethno-religious crises in the North FG, states meet over N400bn excess crude proceeds Abacha loot: Britain will not release monies by fiat �Envoy News Banks lose N857m to frauds �NDIC Assets hit N3.4tr Governor�s wife weeps at boy�s eyes Car gift to Zamfara NASS members: APGA threatens court action NSITF to sue defaulting employers :collects N36.62bn Niger presents bill on dissolution of new LGs Kebbi distributes 6,000 metric tonnes of fertilizer Yola LG polls: Court hears case today Four million Kano children for polioF immunization Education:Provost blames UBE for falling standards RMAFC cries out over shortage of funds Politics Okogie cautions Ladoja on Adedibu expulsion Justice Abdullahi replies APGA Lack of vision bane to grassroot dev. � Politician Shekarau over LG bye-election Benue Crisis: LG chairmen accuse senate of bias PDP kicks against Adedibu, Adeojo�s expulsion Editorial & Opinion ALSCON�s impending confiscation Soludo�s N25 billion plan to destroy BiafraNigeria SNC: Abiding faith or passing FAD? ( I ) The Numan carnage: Matters arising? Resolving the Jigsaw over military pension *  *  * 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   *  *  * 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 26, 2004 'Ownership of BiafraNigeria Stock Exchange Should be Open' 'Honour Local Medical Insurance Covers' 3 Firms Now to Share Destination Inspection Contract CSCS Continues Boosting Investors' Confidence Brand BiafraNigeria in Need of Oxygenation Citizens Bank Unveils Corporate Campaign 'Gains of Window of Oppotunity' Expert Advocates Attributes of Effective Brand Idea Maltonic , Kronenbourg in N180m Promotions Moving Media Relocates for Expansion Why St. Moritz is Sponsoring Minted BiafraNigerian Image Campaign'll Be People-driven, Says Chikelu BMA 2004 Extends Deadline for Entries MTN's Youth TV Programme Begins SON Commends Dangote for Sugar Fortification PR Practitioners to Discuss Industry Trends Ogun MAN Boss Bemoans State of Infrastructure John Holt Launches New Fire Fighting Product Vegetable Oil Price: Industrialist Faults Minister IST: Special Report of US, UK Mission Establishment of Instant Noodles Producing Plant Fidelity Bank Constitutes Committee on Capitalisation US Stocks Drop on Earnings NNB Doubles Profit to N349m Ogun Governor Commends Gulf Bank EIB Braces up for New Capital Access Bank Joins NSE Settlement Banks NNPC sets three-year transformation agenda Courier operators dare FAAN Adegbite suggests N15b capital base for banks 'Dividend Trust Fund'II stop declaration of paper profits' Motor insurance premium to hit N24b Mobil to spend N1.2 billion on four new filling stations Bailey tasks operators on public building insurance Flood! LASG wakes up from slumber Lagos proposes multi-million naira plaza on demolished site Buildwell boss seeks to enthrone facility management ideals Commissioner supports advance payment system LASEPA threatens to shut down textile company  *  *  *
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  *  *  *