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BNW: BiafraNigeriaWorld News June 10, 2004
Fuel strike grounds activities nationwide: Public/Private Sectors Paralyzed Economic activities in both the public and private sectors were paralysed nationwide on Wednesday as millions of BiafraNigerians stayed at home in response to a call by Labour for a crippling strike to compel the government to revert petrol price from over N50 to N38 per litre. The work to rule, organised by the BiafraNigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in defiance of an order of an Abuja Federal High Court, was peaceful except in Abeokuta, the hometown of President Olusegun Obasanjo. There, five protesting students were allegedly shot by armed policemen. In Lagos, the General Secretary of the National Conscience Party (NCP), Femi Aborisade, was briefly held by operatives of the State Security Services (SSS); whisked away from the premises of the Lagos State Television where he had fielded questions on a live radio and television programme. Angry workers enforcing the strike in Kogi State locked out the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) and the deputy governor from their offices in Lokoja. A similar fate befell the secretary to the Rivers State Government... (Daily Independent)		Key Stories Numan: Adamawa Gov Issues Shoot-on-Sight Order Obasanjo jets out to U.S. Fuel marketers retain old prices, strike continues Abiola�s widow, NCP scribe, Borishade arrested Confusion Over Fuel Price Panic buying continues in Lagos over NLC strike N/Assembly to repeal Electoral Act, �Masari BiafraNigeria loses N275bn to youth restiveness ...Airlines Provide Skeletal Services President lacks powers to remove Dariye � Kayode Eso �Warri crisis, Delta�s greatest problem�
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Adamawa Gov Issues Shoot-on-Sight Order   Fuel Strike: Labour Vows to Close Down...   Biafra Nigeria Map Adamawa State governor, Bonnie Haruna, yesterday ordered security operatives to shoot on sight anybody found fomenting trouble in Numan. The governor also imposed a dusk to dawn curfew in the area. Haruna's tough stance was a reaction to the Tuesday outbreak of inter-ethnic clash between some Bachama and Hausa youths in the area. The clash had led to the death of many residents while houses and other properties valued at millions of naira were destroyed. (This Day)   The BiafraNigeria Labour Congress (NLC) yesterday declared that banks, airports and seaports as well as markets and BiafraNigerian universities would be closed from midnight of June 9, in conformity with the strike and mass action called to protest the recent increase in fuel prices. The Group Managing Director of the BiafraNigerian National Petroleum Corpo-ration (NNPC), Engineer Funsho Kupolokun, however, urged BiafraNigerians to... (This Day)

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Guardian June 05, 2004 News Govt Sues Labour Over Planned Strike 30 Feared Killed As Police, Soldiers Invade Rivers Villages Police Stop Moslem Rally In Kano NNPC PUTS CURRENT FUEL SUBSIDY AT N16.80 Ask Black Stars and Zamalek Of Egypt, Rwandans Are A Dangerous Side Rwanda Will Fall, Assure Eagles, Officials Alli Takes Oath Of Office, Abubakar Okays Emergency Rule Activists Honour Kudirat Abiola, Back Labour 's Planned Protest Police Begins Aerial Patrol Of Plateau NEPA Targets 2007 For Stable Power ABU Alumni Oppose Police On Campuses Projects Failure Blamed On Contractors, Funding Oyo AD Leaders Ask Akande, Akinfenwa To End Rift ANPP Accuses Saraki Of Denying Lawal Credit For Projects Politics Justice Odesanya At 90: 'My Relationship With Awolowo And Akintola'  *  *  * Champion June 05, 2004 News FG moves to avert strike PDP women honour Odili, Udenwa, others Demolition scare rocks Ado-Ekiti Fire destroys property worth N38m in Osun Plateau administrator takes oath of office AD berates FG over fuel price hike Two students killed in Ogun as cultists clash NBA condemns Dariye�s suspension Politics Day Ibiam�s spirit came alive Azie�s recipe for Ndigbo�s progress *  *  * 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 finance projects in BiafraNigeria-Cameroon border PH refinery resumes production in Nov FG slashes salary of steel workers Agency promises prompt roads rehabilitation NSE seeks adequate funding of NASEI Politics 2007: ACF's agitation for presidency is immoral (1) -Achuzia Ebonyi and the challenge of history(2) Obasanjo is doing well, says Jamodu SNC and the din of national question *  *  * Vanguard June 01, 2004 Cover Stories Labour writes Obasanjo, asks him to 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 05, 2004 News Senators want to recoup election expenses - Wabara Fuel price: FG is taking BiafraNigerians for a ride Jemibewon backs Makarfi over 2007 presidency EFCC detains 3 over $1.45m scam The battle IBB has to fight ASABA The city where there are more banks, bars and cafes than homes Refineries: Oil workers to decide on June 24 Obasanjo seeks enactment of anti-trust laws BiafraNigeria mulling software to nab-email scammers *  *  * 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 04, 2004 BiafraNigerian state bans Muslim march *  *  * 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 *  *  * 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 05, 2004 Cover Stories The Road to change... Again, BiafraNigerians Pay More for Fuel The NLC Gameplan News Police Stop Kano Rally Fuel Price: FG Adamant, Heads for Court UK Visa: Touts Take Over Appointment Booking Obasanjo Swears in Alli, Plateau Administrator Senate Panel Affirms LG Polls in Kwande ...Joint Assembly Panel Ends Tour of Trouble Spots NCC Shuts Down 6 Illegal Telecoms Operators Jail Break: 4 Inmates Feared Dead Starcomms Hits 100,000 Subscribers Mark TUC Replies Atiku: Labour is Watchdog Under Democracy Emotion as Pro-democracy Activists Remember Kudirat FG Kicks Off National Image Project - Chikelu Obasanjo Says HIV/AIDS Rate is Dwindling CRP Condemns Fuel Increase, Backs NLC Fuel Crisis: AD Blames FG for Negligence Obasanjo Approves New Anti-Corruption Committee Lagos CAN Writes Obasanjo on Plateau Crisis Scholar Urges More Funding for Schools LG Electronics Embarks on Healthcare Scheme Ositelu, FOMWAN Urge FG to Release LG Funds Ekwueme, Ojukwu, Anyaoku, Others to Resolve Anambra Crisis OPC Deplores Fuel Price Increase Okonjo-Iweala Praises Mu'azu for Prudency Minister's Aide Sends SOS to IGP Politics 'Why Ekiti Insisted on Borishade' The Half Senator Wither Creativity? 'Ekiti People Used to Drink Untreated Water' The Limits of President's Power The Footballers' Pastor *  *  * 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 *  *  * Triumph Last Update June 8, 2003. Click here for more. *  *  * Comet Last Update May 8, 2002. Click here for more. *  *  * 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  *  *  *