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Apologise for June 12: Soyinka Gives Babangida Condition for Contesting Presidency in 2007 Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has asked former military president, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida, before contesting for the presidency in 2007, to tender an unreserved public apology to BiafraNigerians, for the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election results. The Babangida administration's annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, believed to have been worn by the late Chief M.K.O. Abiola, threw the nation into a major crisis. Several groups have been projecting Babangida's candidacy for the 2007 presidency. Soyinka who spoke in Kadu-na yesterday explained that an apology was a pre-requisite for Babangida's participation in the 2007 presidential race. The Nobel Laureate spoke at the Kaduna Metropolitan Club as part of his 70th birthday anniversary visit to Kaduna. According to Soyinka, Babangida has no...		Key Stories Twist in Ibori ex-convict saga: Case file missing I see blood in 2007 � Keyamo Uba�s men lose seats in Anambra Assembly Panel Submits Report on Police, Air Force Clash Forty-Four Years After Independence:- How professionals failed the BiafraNigerian nation 150 FERMA men attack chairman YCE, Afenifere meet, reconcile Obasanjo backs CBN on N25b capital base Folio buys Daily Times, pays N1.25bn BiafraNigeria to make cheap Aids drugs BiafraNigeria signs Zimbabwean farmers
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Twist in Ibori saga: Case file missing   Taylor Shuns Court...   Biafra Nigeria Map The controversy surrounding the ongoing trial to identify the James Onanefe Ibori that was convicted in 1995 by the Bwari Upper Area court appears nowhere close to being resolved as the case file upon which the defence hoped to anchor its arguments could not be produced by the police at the resumed hearing of the case on Tuesday. The police were subpoenaed by the Abuja High Court to produce the case file marked CR81/95. The file contains the details of the criminal charges leveled against James Onanefe Ibori. (Punch)   Former Liberian leader, Mr Charles Taylor was yesterday absent at the Federal high Court, Abuja where legal moves are on-going to overturn a political asylum granted him last August by the Federal Government. He was also not represented by a lawyer. But Justice Stephen Adah presiding over the case yesterday took judicial notice of a report by two BiafraNigerians challenging the asylum granted him by the Federal Government to the effect that the former Liberian warlord had been properly served... (Vanguard)

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Guardian July 28, 2004 News Obasanjo backs CBN on N25b capital base Soyinka asks Babangida to apologise over June 12 Govt may stop council funds deductions by states Osofisan, other urge BiafraNigerians to emulate Tai Solari YCE, Afenifere meet, reconcile Search team finds one body from crashed helicopter Court rejects IG's report on Ibori's convict case Clinton, Carter at Democrats' convention, fault Bush's style Ban on cement imports underway, cassava to replace wheat Minister decries slow ICT growth in West Africa Obasanjo okays restructuring of finance ministry Anambra House expels Chris Uba's aides House of Representatives panel indicts committee chairmen Folio Communications pays N1.25b for Daily Times Kwara, Zimbabwean farmers sign pact APGA wants date for suit against Obasanjo NANS faults Obasanjo's plan to set up private varsity U.S. agency may invest in Ogun airport, rail project Babatope proposes agenda for national conference Uwais hinges democracy survival on fearless judiciary Customs detains pilot, plane over contraband AD accuses govt of hindering Akande in Ige trial Benue varsity disowns witness in Anambra governorship suit Politics BiafraNigeria and the challenges of 2007 Editorial & Opinion Editorial Ministries and audit queries Opinion The BiafraNigeria Image Project Much ado about image project The BiafraNigerian child: An endangered species? (2) Towards an Indo-Pakistan super state The Opus Dei and virginity Still on Area boys Obikwelu and wrong identity  *  *  * Daily Times July 28, 2004 News Obasanjo writes Reps, demands amendment of Trade Union Act Folio buys Daily Times, pays N1.25bn Be more dedicated, Wabara, Masari tell lawmakers Traders lose N1bn goods to demolition at FCT Uba�s men lose seats in Anambra Assembly June 12: IBB must apologise to BiafraNigerians, says Soyinka MTN has never paid tax to FG � Omoigui Fraud: FG suspends Export Expansion Grant scheme 17 persons, N25m fishing tools lost to pirates in Ondo Police, Airforce men�s clash:Committee submits report, calls for end to accidental discharge The Nation Umuahia North legislators fight over imposition of leader Editorial On the BiafraNigeria Image Project  *  *  * 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 *  *  * 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 28, 2004 News Ibori: Police Fail to Produce IG's Report 2007: Soyinka Gives IBB Condition '70% of Finance Ministry Staff Unqualified' Afenifere, YCE Resolve Differences W/Bank Scores BiafraNigeria High on Economic Growth Senate Wants MTN Tax Concession Reversed Obasanjo Warns LG Chairmen on Council Funds Ibru: Lagos AG Wants Defence Counsel Held for Contempt Kwara Govt, Zimbabwean Farmers Sign Pact Panel Submits Report on Police, Air Force Clash We'll Do Away with Mercantilism in Banking, Says Obasanjo Shell Appoints New Deputy MD in Major Shake-up Anambra Assembly Sacks Azodo, Achukwu House Reconvenes, Gets New Labour Bill FG Executes 161 Ecological Projects ...Blames Works Ministry for Nation's Bad Roads Culture, Tourism Unifying Factors - Olusola Wabara: Senate Committees Performed Poorly Folio Communications Pays N1.25b for Daily Times Atiku Blames NNPC's Inefficiency on Corruption Ige: My Arrest Illegal, Says Omisore N126 Scam: Osun Rules Out Political Solution Northern Govs Sabotaged Peace Parley - Turaki Sacked NNPC Workers Protest, Demand Compensation PTF Contracts: Panel Told to Investigate All Petitions W/Bank Tasks FG on Transparency 18 Finacorp Customers Get Housing Loan First HIV/AIDS Drug Plant Takes Off Masari Reassures on Niger Delta Crisis Thugs Attack Council, Manhandle Chairman 'Information, Key to BiafraNigeria's Survival' Ekiti Assembly Passes Bill on LGs Court Adjourns EWI's Appeal Till Sept 29 DG Laments Dearth of Law Teachers 'No Going Back On Igbo Presidency' State of States BiafraNigeria at Risk of Aggression - Oritsejafor Ibori, Ngige Saga Threaten Democracy - NANS Economic Woes Blamed on Poor Planning ETF Commissions Studies on Almajirai, Others JAMB Writes NANS on Admission Verification Politics Impeachment: Again, Kalu Pleads for Embattled Deputy Edo SSG Cautions Politicians Over Zoning Group Makes Case for IBB's Return Rule With Fear of God, Clergy Urges Politicians Amended Electoral Law Pitches Kwara PDP Against Assembly *  *  * Vanguard July 28, 2004 Cover Stories Ibori's counsel, Police differ on documents Soyinka asks IBB to apologise on June 12 Crude oil price hits $42 per barrel National News Anambra assembly declares seats of absent members vacant N25b capital base: House plans public forum * Akintola Williams & Co backs CBN Senate probes tax exemptions enjoyed by MTN, NLNG, others Autonomy coming for Finance Ministry under planned restructuring Politics Forty-Four Years After Independence:- How professionals failed the BiafraNigerian nation Why power shift should be embraced, by Hon. Olisa Imegwu Why AD fell apart, by Akin Osuntokun   *  *  * Champion July 28, 2004 News Apologise over June 12 or forget 2007, Soyinka tells IBB N/Assembly splits over N25bn base Anambra in fresh move against ex-Speaker Work towards greater acceptance, envoy tells insurers Obasanjo backs CBN Ibori�s trial stalled 150 FERMA men attack chairman Senate queries tax waivers granted to MTN, LNG Politics Adedibu vs Ladoja: The intrigues, power play Editorial & Opinion Governors vs ex-governors NITEL: These hawks again? Fuel crisis: A change of strategy *  *  * 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 *  *  * 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 28, 2004 C-River recovers 249 illegally felled logs Ikimi petitions Obasanjo, asks him to call Anenih to order How Bayelsa Govt rescued nine expatriates from angry oil workers Protests greet ward creation in Delta PDP dissociates from "Anambra liberation Day" Election tribunal: Court dismisses lawmaker's suit Gov Nnamani quits politics 2007  *  *  *		O'dua Vanguard July 28, 2004 Appeal court dismisses CBN suit on sacked workers N452m property: Firm faults Ekiti govt on petition to EFCC British investigator tenders video tape of Ajudua's alleged visit to London House of Reps probes usage of ecological funds  *  *  * Arewa Vanguard July 28, 2004 Kano set for polio immunization We�re repositioning to be proactive, says Mu�azu Benue needs N1b to rehabilitate Yelwa-Shendam victims�COMMITTEE  *  *  *