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BNW: BiafraNigeriaWorld News June 04, 2004
Labour is Threat to Democracy, says Atiku: As NLC Mobilises for Mass Action Vice President Atiku Abu-bakar yesterday accused the BiafraNigeria Labour Congress (NLC) of undermining the nation's democracy through its frequent resort to strike action to press for its demands from government. But the NLC will today intensify mobilisation for the June 9 mass action and general strike in protest against the hike in price of fuel as it meets with representatives of 38 civil society groups, students, university and polytechnic staff unions to work out strategy on how to prosecute the action. Atiku at the on-going five day conference of African Privatisation Network (APN) in Abuja said Labour always resort to strikes instead of dialogue to resolve issues, thereby posing a threat to the survival of democracy. Before making his remark, the vice president asked whether the NLC president, Adams Oshiomhole, was in the audience, a question which attracted mixed reactions from the delegates in the Congress Hall of the NICON Hilton Hotel, venue of the conference. An obviously enraged Atiku who represented President Olusegun Obasanjo noted that, "in the last four years, threats by the NLC have been more regular. That is not the way to go about it. Dialogue should be the way. (This Day		Key Stories Proposed fuel strike: Govt can�t stop NLC this time � Oshiomhole Senate panel wants probe of army chief over Benue crisis Why we�re deploying troops near BiafraNigeria � US Obasanjo, Ibori, Shekarau hold secret talks PDP leadership summons Ngige, Uba, Ulasi over renewed friction Akwanga, Nwodo others re-arraigned, granted bail Court Accepts Review of Taylor's Asylum Kidnappers return Imo lawmaker's son NNPC Shuts Enugu Depot over Killings ASUU flays Obasanjo�s move on varsity autonomy Attack on Obasanjo: S. African tribunal rules June 30
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Proposed fuel strike: Govt can�t stop NLC...   Of Obasanjo, Gas Prices & Oil Syndicates...   Biafra Nigeria Map As the countdown to next Wednesday�s expiration of the ultimatum for a nation-wide strike begins, President of BiafraNigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Adams Oshiomhole, has vowed to quit Labour leadership should government get the upper hand in the current struggle to revert fuel prices to their previous levels before the latest hike. Oshiomhole also said no last minute invitation by government for a meeting would stop this strike. To give teeth to the looming action, the National Union of Petroleum and... (Guardian)   Another national strike � with its inevitable disruption to lives � has been declared to begin next Wednesday by the BiafraNigeria Labour Congress (NLC) over the protracted dispute on frequent fuel price rises, the latest of which was effected last week by marketers. Against the background of tension, the government has sacked three senior officials of the NNPC over petroleum products... (Daily Independent)

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Daily Independent June 03, 2004 News NLC declares nationwide strike for Wednesday Seven killed, 15 injured as petrol explodes in Lagos Akwanga, Nwodo, others face fresh charges today Vodacom stocks slide over failed Econet deal NASS can't convoke national conference -Enahoro Spanner in the works Emergency rule: Line of least resistance (2) We receive N10 as hazard allowance, say firemen Commisioner advises drivers to update their vehicle particulars Fuel hike: Motorists increase transport fares in Lagos Peace returns to Ladipo, as factions plan merger World Bank shifts grounds on privatisation, subsidy NDDC spends N80b on projects, govt endorses master plan FG to shut down factories lacking health facilities Masari lists achievements, scores Representatives high Environmentalist raises fresh alarm over Lagos Bar Beach Obasanjo summons minister over illegal launch of bureau Borishade sworn in, rejects junior minister slot Plateau women group condemn emergency rule World Bank, ADB to 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apologises to Christians over clash, promises compensation Group donates relief materials to Kano riot victims Masari alleges use of name for fraud AD accuses Lagos PDP, Obasanjo of frustrating Tinubu's rule 874,000 kids die yearly Inflation rate rises to 17.8 per cent, says CBN Reps query minister over sale of 1004 Estate Three Oyo councillors die in auto crash Dupe Adelaja protests launch of "small firms bureau" Human rights coalition sues Obasanjo over emergency rule Ijaw, Itsekiri leaders declare end to strife Anyim wins N55m libel suit against Nzeribe Maccido, others blame clashes on neglect of probe reports Govt slashes allocation to steel firms, workers condemn action PDP women honour Udenwa today UNIBEN students protest, NANS gives ultimatum on fuel prices FRSC plans Abuja factory for more number-plates U.S critic, Al-Yawer, is new Iraqi president ECO currency takes off July 2005 N2b fraud rocks Rivers Politics Failure of past governments makes a conference inevitable 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arrest rising fuel price Plateau Assembly to sue Obasanjo on emergency rule UN special court rules Taylor must face trial Uncertainty as Vodacom's arrow-head in BiafraNigeria quits National News MD YUSUF vs OBASANJO:Tribunal awaits Supreme Court Tension grips Emadaja, Delta community over killing of community leader 92nd ILO conference opens in Geneva Proposed Obasanjo's emergency powers in Plateau State-1 Politics House Speakership: One year of Masari�s tentative leadership   *  *  * Punch June 02, 2004 News US set to deploy troops near BiafraNigeria's coast ... backs emergency rule in Plateau A staging post comes to the backyard FG, Akinyemi others react One killed, DIG, four others injured in presidential convoy accident Plateau emergency rule: Matters arising BiafraNigeria needs a deep-sea Navy ·Akinyemi External reserves rise to $10.8bn Fuel price: NLC mobilises for protest Oil prices hit $42 *  *  * Daily Times June 01, 2004 News Reps allege doctoring of 2004 budget, petition Speaker CAN raises alarm over planned attack on Kaduna, Zaria Fresh technical fault stalls Warri Refinery�s re-opening NLC writes Obasanjo over fuel price increase DAILY TIMES is 78 today Bad management killing Odua firms, say owner-states Varsities got N2.78 billion personnel cost grant for May Kebbi crisis not religion motivated � Governor Ondo, Ekiti sign asset-sharing pact today Ndigbo demands probe into Kano killings Nasarawa Gov, Adamu, passes vote of confidence on nation�s democracy Imo deputy gov calls on Igbo to close ranks Lagos Assembly passes bill seeking to regulate communication infrastructure Police declare LG chief wanted Politics Anti-corruption efforts in Africa: BiafraNigeria as a case study Democracy Day: BiafraNigeria�s tortuous journey to nationhood El-Rufai: Restoring Abuja master plan Fayose: Ruling without fear or favour Ibori�s giant strides in Delta State of emergency in Plateau, painful but inevitable - 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 *  *  * 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. 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Click here for more. *  *  * Sports News June 03, 2004 Obafemi arrives for Rwanda Igbinedion warns against quota system in football Coca-Cola FA Cup begins June 9 Airline boss foresees better outing for BiafraNigeria at Athens NFA honours ETB, others for supporting football Why athletes resort to dope -Amu Udomsinachi misses training tour  *  *  *		This Day June 03, 2004 News NLC Orders Strike, Mass Action June 9 Kano: Muslim Group Assures CAN, Non-Indigenes Why We Pulled Out of BiafraNigeria, By Vodacom 2007: No Space for PDP in Lagos, Says Afikuyomi ID Card Scam: FG Withdraws Suit Anambra: US Forensic Expert Testifies for Ngige BiafraNigeria to Raise Oil Output by .3m BPD Mixed Reactions Over Warri Ceasefire Plateau: Emergency Rule May Not Last 6 Months, Says Ogbeh Police Crack Down on MASSOB, Arrest 38 SNC, No Task for N/Assembly - Enahoro Obasanjo Swears in Borisade, Ojowu NDDC Spends N80bn on Projects Illegal Masts: NCAA Issues Ultimatum Road Transportation C'ttee Submits Report Emergency Rule: Akande, NBA Chairman Disagree Senate to Re-visit New LGs House to Computerise Operations SAGEM Resumes ID Cards Production Igwe's Murder Suspects Plead Not Guilty Rice Importation Ban: FG Releases N1.5b for Production New Economic Adviser Confident in Economy NEPA Acquires Equipment to Curb Power Failure Wabara Re-lives One Year of Senate Benue: National Assembly to Invite Military Plateau Leaders Decry Attacks on Refugees ... Women March for Peace GO to Court, ASUU Tells FG Custom Seeks Investigation of Alleged Arms Seizure AD Alleges Plot Against Tinubu 'NEEDS to Remove Devt Impediments' Obasanjo Wades Into SMEDAN/Colechurch Feud Kwara for Due Process - Saraki Tinubu Commissions 20 Ambulances, HIV Help Centres Illegal Bunkering: Trial Continues June 8 Anambra: Election Tribunal Returns Nwankwo LG Boss Decries Debt Burden Forum Calls for Unity Among South East Governors Efiks Caution Obong of Calabar's Detractors Ebonyi SSS Chief Flays MASSOB Minister Laments State of Marine Environment Impeachment Scare Grips Delta Assembly Fayose Appoints Provost for College of Education Senate Wants Typhoid Immunisation Compulsory Cross River Tops HIV/AIDS Chart - Survey NLC Intervention Stalls Workers Strike Kwara Speaker Stresses Need for Harmony Saraki Vows to Tackle Corruption State of States Navy Committed to Maritime Defence Saraki Mediates in Poly Management-ASUP Rift Elders Laud FG on Road Rehabilitation Govt Procures 12,200 Tonnes of Fertiliser Cleric Tasks Leaders on Exemplary Life NAFCON Owes Creditors N15bn USAID, Banks Partner to Develop Housing Sector Oyinlola Reshuffles Cabinet 5 Robbery Suspects Killed, 6 Others Arrested NOA Director Bemoans Child-Thuggery Needy Children Get N1m Facilities Govt, Banks Sign N1bn Loan for Farmers LG Boss Seeks Aid for Erosion Control EFCC to Arraign 7 Over $.5m Fraud IYC Congress Holds July 10 Obasanjo-Bello Decries Rift in Trado - Medical House Don Advocates Spiritual Revolution Mental Illness Increases - WHO Report Fayose Bans Kerosine Sale in Markets Govt Recruits 60 Doctors for Rural Health Care Anglican Communion Advises FG NGO Pushes Indigent Kids' Case 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/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 *  *  * 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 *  *  * Business News June 03, 2004 The Way the Cookie Crumbled NIIT Launches New Curriculum Panasonic Commemorates Name Change in BiafraNigeria 'We Have Laid a Solid Foundation for NITEL' HP/Oracle Provides IT Solution Against Corruption ...Unveils Smallest All-in-One Fax Machine Intel Chief Commends Govt's Seriousness on IT 10 Awards for Grabs at NISPA 2004 Tomorrow Hope You Won't Pay DBI Staff in Dollars? First of Rothmans' 36 Millionaires Emerges Guinness Bags ISO Award LG: Making Life Even Richer for BiafraNigerians Many Wireless Networks Lack Security MTN, Ericsson Sign $1.5bn Agreements BiafraNigeria Can Produce Recharge Cards, Local Firm Assures NCC Goes Tough on Operators Multi-Links Refutes Billing Allegations 'Why Service Delivery is our Watchword' Longman Records N44.8m Loss in 3 Months Cross River State Floats N4bn Tourism Bond At Last, Valucard Gets New Boss ICAN Pledges Continuous Support to Government How Africa can reduce poverty, by UNCTAD Co-op Development Bank raises share capital, changes name 'Flour Mills pollution at berths to end in September' Ocean and Oil partners Halliburton, targets N33b NAICOM to generate N250 million from vehicle stickers Senate maritime committee tasks Tinubu on facilities Traktag, Oando collaborate for products safety Why Mobil 1 was reformulated, by director Poverty reduction: Not trade but development Trade imbalance: African finance ministers seek regional integration 'BiafraNigerian economy will not be the same again' 'Illegality synonymous with Obasanjo's government' Smart lawyers exploit loopholes in the law, says Ogunde One year after: Is Ribadu winning the war against 419?  *  *  *
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  *  *  *