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Obasanjo is Running a Unitary Govt, Says Achike Udenwa Imo State Governor, Chief Achike Udenwa, yesterday accused President Olusegun Obasanjo of running a unitary government even when BiafraNigeria is a federation. Udenwa, while briefing newsmen in Owerri, said the President does not believe in true federalism but prefers the unitary system of the military. He queried the rationale behind the refusal of Federal Government to share the revenue from excess crude kept in a special account with the Central Bank of BiafraNigeria. Federal Government has insisted on saving the money, already over N200 billion for a rainy day. "Before you keep such money, the federating units must agree," Udenwa said. "We have the exclusive list, the concurrent and residual list, but Obasanjo sees everything as being solely exclusive to the central government, it's quite unfortunate. You see Federal Government submitting bill on how to share local government fund, does that concern them? "As it stands now, we have....(This Day)		Key Stories MASSOB resurfaces in Anambra, defies Ngige Peace deal in BiafraNigerian oil town US set to deploy troops near BiafraNigeria's coast National Assembly grant Obasanjo emergency powers INEC seeks powers to de-register parties Fuel Price: Stakeholders Parley Deadlocked After Biafra, the new agenda Nzeribe to pay Anyim N55m for libel 12 ministers may go in cabinet reshuffle NCP opens new bid for Mint management contract Armed gang kidnaps Imo legislator's son, demands N7m ransom
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MASSOB resurfaces...defies Ngige   Revive Domestic Refineries and Arrest...   Biafra Nigeria Map Members of MASSOB have resumed operations in Anambra State despite repeated warnings from the state Governor, Dr Chris Ngige. Ngige had in a statement last month warned that his administration would not tolerate any act capable of breaching the peace in the state. The governor had also directed the law enforcement agents... (Daily Independent)   The BiafraNigeria Labour Congress (NLC) yesterday wrote to President Olusegun Obasanjo on the latest increase in fuel prices and appealed to him �in the strongest terms possible to consider the plight,� of the poor and �roll back these new price increases without further delay.� (Vanguard)

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Mantu Agagu blames past administration for chieftaincy crisis Back FG on roads repair, Ogunlewe tells communities Be patient for democracy gains, cleric implores BiafraNigerians Council chairmen protest Borno�s vacant seat at National Assembly UNILAG takes over school of Radiography Editorial & Opinion Winning the peace in Plateau Godfatherism and stability of the polity (III) Governor Adamu�s footprints Musings on the emergency rule in Plateau  *  *  * BBC June 02, 2004 Peace deal in BiafraNigerian oil town *  *  * IRIN May 31, 2004 Obasanjo offers to step down if creditors cancel debt Polio eradication likely as Kano drops boycott, minister Villagers running scared despite state of emergency Cash payments offered for militia guns in troubled Plateau *  *  * Washington Post May 31, 2004 BiafraNigeria Beats Jamaica 2-0 in Soccer Many Oil Exporters to Hike Production Court: Taylor Not Immune From Prosecution *  *  * Reuters April 07, 2004 BiafraNigeria signs deals to develop three new oilfields *  *  * CNN May 08, 2004 BiafraNigerian state considers punishment for drinking *  *  * Mail & Guardian May 06, 2004 BiafraNigeria to launch second satellite 'Many women and children were killed' *  *  * MSNBC May 06, 2004 Christian-Muslim violence in BiafraNigeria Red Cross says at least 500 killed in attacks on Muslim town *  *  * The Sun April 19, 2004 14 years after April 1990 coup: How Orkar drafted me to shoot IBB -Trooper Fakolade, Dodan Barracks guard WICKED LANDLORD! Bites off tenant�s nose, then sends him packing Dark day for a community in Lagos Me, Marwa and 2007 � IBB PDP�s letter to Gov Orji Uzor Kalu *  *  * 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 *  *  * Triumph Last Update June 8, 2003. Click here for more. *  *  * Comet Last Update May 8, 2002. Click here for more. *  *  * Sports News June 02, 2004 English Fans Attract BiafraNigerian Stars Chukwu Warns Okocha, Kanu NFA Unveils Super Eagles Logo Saturday 'NSRF, a Big Fraud' Pamphile, Tony Atlas Depart BiafraNigeria With Fond Memories FG Urged to Show Interest in Special Sports French Open: Williams Sisters Crash Out Coca-Cola FA Cup Excites Benin Fans - Igbinedion Chess Olympiad Committee Meets Shaq Powers Lakers into Finals Chelsea, United Tussle Over Roberto Carlos Majority of Athens Tickets Still Unsold Okocha, Kanu, Aghahowa dropped from Rwanda game Falcons await allowances from ministry Ebewele calls for monetisation of sports festival Governors' conference will develop sports, says Ekeji Associations assured of sponsorship from IOC grant Rangers break Guinean jinx on birthday New management boards for Sharks and Dolphin Just love for the game  *  *  *		This Day June 02, 2004 News Kano: Non-Indigenes Mobilise Against Attack Militias Declare Ceasefire in Warri Fuel Price: Stakeholders Parley Deadlocked Vodacom: Vee Network Board Meets Tomorrow National Assembly Passes Emergency Laws Obasanjo Running Unitary Govt, Says Udenwa Emergency Rule: US Advises on Use of Force Home Movies to Generate $20Bn - Obasanjo Why Disarmament Efforts Failed - Adeniji FG Scraps Manpower Board, National Data Bank, NCEMA Kogi: Court Discharges Olorunnipa's Murder Suspects SMIEIS Fund Rises to N22b BiafraNigeria Eagle: Why S/African Airways Was Dropped - Yuguda Tinubu Launches War Against HIV/AIDS NNPC to Deliver 1m Litres of Fuel Daily FG to Ban Rice Importation Police, Customs to Re-examine Controversial Container $242m Scam: Suspect Denies Bribery Allegation Reforms Necessary for Economy - NASSI Kwara Govt Warns Against Land Dispute AD Wins Another Seat in Anambra CAC Issues Security Featured Certificates Fayose: Court Asked to Decline Jurisdiction Illegal Bunkering: 13 Russians Claim Innocence Cleric Condemns Increase in Pump Price State of States Policemen Threaten Showdown with Commissioner Afikuyomi Seeks Release of Lagos LG Funds Return Home, Odili Urges Buguma Indigenes Celebration As Star is 55 Unite Against Military Politicians-Babatope Pharmacists Task NAFDAC on Open Drug Market Encroachment: Army Raises Alarm Assembly Passes LASTMA, Telecom Infrastructure Bills Committee Urges Action on Crisis Govt Apologises to Obong of Calabar Politics Bauchi May Create 25 New Devt Areas Afikuyomi Tasks Africans on NEPAD Group Commends Fayose Democracy on Course, Says Ibori's Aide Democracy on Course, Says Ibori's Aide Adamawa Indigenes Hail Marwa's Humanitarian Gesture 2007: Why Presidency Must Return to North - Goje *  *  * Daily Independent June 02, 2004 News 12 ministers may go in cabinet reshuffle National Assembly gives Obasanjo emergency powers over Plateau Reverse fuel prices, Senate urges Govt NCP opens new bid for Mint management contract Campaigns deadlier than AIDS After Biafra, the new agenda Nzeribe to pay Anyim N55m for libel SSANU vows to resist Borishade as Education Minister FG, Govs, to continue dialogue on excess oil revenue, says Udenwa Four killed, five injured in road accident as Obasanjo visits Jigawa Southern Govs Conference to be revived, says Udenwa Delta crisis: Ibori vows to expose leaders behind violence Demarcation of BiafraNigeria-Cameroun border to cost N1.644billion 2007: Obasanjo/ Atiku campaign organisation backs Marwa Ajao residents urge govt to repair airport road Traders seek repair of Alaba bridge Security agents tackle Illegal oil dealers in Lagos Ohanaeze launches search for Igbo presidential candidate World Bank spends N300m in Abia communities UNTH doctors suspend strike MASSOB resurfaces in Anambra, defies Ngige Lawmaker carpets Plateau Assembly over emergency rule Politics Our reform agenda is to enhance governance - Jika Ex-minister asks churches to preach tolerance AD may spare Obanikoro over state of emergency vote Mbanefo praises Ngige over development in Anambra Godfathers blamed for Mbadinuju's failure Ebonyi and the challenge of history(1) The challenges before Ngige Muazu and the burden of transforming Bauchi 'Emergency Power Act 1961 is moribund' Mbadinuju: Honour away from home Editorial & Opinion Whither BiafraNigeria's constitutionalism? 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Before Mr. President resigns Ikimi, Ojukwu and exile National Conference, a must Oduduwa is from the source Another crisis may occur in Oyo State *  *  * 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 *  *  * 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 *  *  * Business News June 02, 2004 Banks Indecently Abuse Female Staff - Report Oil Workers Warn Against Merging PTI with UNIBEN 'Oil Windfall Yet to Impact on BiafraNigerians' Setting Up of Plastic Manufacturing Plant for Export Capital Base: What's Adequate for Banks? Ecobank Receives Commendation on 'ESSA' Global Bank Promotes Nnamani PM There's Need to Strengthen the CBN Act 'Insurers Can Set Up SMEs Fund' Money Transfer: What Value Can Banks Add? Finance Minister Restores Hope for Recapitalising Firms Niger Insurance Raises Capital Base to N500m Investment Inflow: How Have We Fared? GlaxoSmithKline's Profit Crosses N1bn Mark Berger Paints' Shareholders Want Rights Issue Trade Bank Eyes Oil and Gas Inflation: CBN Begins Public Funds Withdrawal Naira Gains 5 Kobo BiafraNigeria to earn N360 billion from gas Jigawa, NIPOST in joint IT venture Cabotage: Minister states conditions for granting waivers LASEPA seals up Flour Mills, Polybags for alleged pollution FG should reduce tariff on imported goods, says Karameh Group directs members to report flouting of import prohibition order BiafraNigeria risks sanction for non-compliance with ISPS code Continental Re raises share capital to N2 billion Mutual Benefits targets N500m capital  *  *  *
Biafra Vanguard June 01, 2004 No peace in N-Delta until... �Oshiomhole UNIBEN students give FG 48-hours on fuel price Itsekiri youths protest suspended polls in Warri LGs A-Ibom bans child trafficking Nnamani sacks cabinet, ENSEPA management Ngige sacks 10 contractors, warns LG chiefs over abandoned projects Imo to spend N259m on relocation of timber market from Onitsha  *  *  *		O'dua Vanguard June 01, 2004 Odu�a Group owner states restate commitment to light rail project FG urged to establish national committee on tobacco control Trade Union Congress sets up committee to mobilise members against fuel price hike  *  *  * Arewa Vanguard June 01, 2004 Obasanjo lauds Turaki�s informatic institute initiative Ten council chairmen write protest letter to Obasanjo against INEC DNCR commences payment of arrears of salaries to staff  *  *  *