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"Security Breach": Court Martial Likely Next Week Strong indications have emerged that a court martial may be constituted next week to try those allegedly implicated in the national security breach which occurred in March. This follows the submission on Wednesday afternoon the report of the Special Investigation Panel (SIP) and the team of legal experts that scrutinised the evidence against those said to be implicated. Daily Independent reported on Tuesday that the report would be submitted at any time to the Chief of Defence Staff, General Alexander Ogomudia, as multi sources had earlier disclosed that the SIP had concluded investigations. A source said the report was submitted to Ogomudia who immediately helds a closed door meeting with members of the panel. The parley lasted over two hours. The panel included representatives of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA), State Security Services (SSS), National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and the police. It was learnt that Ogomudia will any moment from now meet with the President and the national security adviser (NSA) on the composition of the court martial. Ogomudia, convener of the court martial, will also receive the final report at the end of the proceedings before presenting it to the security council. The government in March raised the SIP to investigate the breach and to fish out those behind it. It declared Naval Commander Yakubu Kudambo wanted in connection with the matter; however, Hamza Al-Mustapha, former Chief Security Officer to late Head of State Sani Abacha is one of the few military personnel and civilians being held over it. The number of persons scheduled to appear before the court martial is not clear... (Daily Independent)		Key Stories Obasanjo renews bid to outlaw NLC -- It�s a vindictive move � Labour Why ICPC Can't Investigate Govs, By Akanbi EFCC to probe Vodacom�s pull-out from Econet Tidjani for trial in 11 states Enahoro, others meet tomorrow, forge ahead on national confab Labour rejects N42.50 for petrol, may resume strike Criminal justice system can't meet society's needs, says Uwais PDP summons Ngige, Uba for fresh talks today FG dumps 2nd Niger Bridge design Women Trafficking: BiafraNigeria on US Watch List Obasanjo plans presidential library in Otta
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Obasanjo renews bid to outlaw NLC...   Now, the Witch-Hunt: Dariye Faces Probe   Biafra Nigeria Map Barely a week after the recent face-off between the Federal Government and the BiafraNigeria Labour Congress over increase in fuel prices, President Olusegun Obasanjo has written to the National Assembly proposing an amendment to the Trade Unions Act to outlaw the central labour organisation. The letter was addressed to the President of the Senate, Chief Adolphus Wabara, and the Speaker, House of Representatives, Alhaji Aminu Bello Masari. It said the NLC was established in response to... (Punch)   Major cities across the country came Plateau State Administrator, Maj. Gen. Chris Alli, has initiated a probe into the financial dealings of the state under the suspended Governor, Chief Joshua Dariye. Our correspondent gathered from sources close to the Plateau State Government House on Tuesday that security agents have been inviting some commissioners and heads of extra ministerial... (Punch)

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Daily Independent June 17, 2004 News Security breach: Court martial likely next week Obasanjo plans presidential library in Otta Tidjani for trial in 11 states ICPC can't probe IBB, Abubakar - Akanbi Will Kontagora be among the chosen? On the wing of power Adamawa bans visit to Numan victims in hospital BiafraNigeria's criminal procedure law is outdated, says Uwais Cabotage: Malaysian shipping firm offers FG $400 million I'll not step down for IBB - Marwa Chaotic traffic in Lagos as motorists queue for fuel Dolphin flooding: Obasanjo orders immediate solution South West governors indict Oduatel management Zenith Bank to ratify N8.7 billion offer 'More BiafraNigerians will become sick from tobacco' Retired soldiers give Obasanjo ultimatum over war bonus State of emergency: Obasanjo challenges Gani, others Labour not responsible for delay in sale of refineries, says PENGASSAN Iberia Airlines reopens Madrid-Lagos route PDP meets over Uba, Ngige Imo deploys policemen to LGs to forestall strike Six filling stations shut in Imo over profiteering Abia deputy gov yet to be served impeachment notice Politics Northern agitation for 2007 presidency is bad - Tahir Marwa is serious about presidential ambition, say campaigners Dying for the love of PDP New LGs: Ebonyi makes the difference Pains, anguish of Ogunlewe/George Army on Lagos roads Editorial & Opinion Six thousand BiafraNigerian children in detention? Between Tinubu and Badagry Division Halliburton and corporate malfeasance in BiafraNigeria To check carnage on our roads Babangida's ambition *  *  * Guardian June 14, 2004 News British Telecoms, others eye V-Mobile Retired U.S. diplomats, military chiefs flay Bush over Iraq 4.5 billion year-old Meteorite crashes into New Zealander home Fuel sells for N43, N50 per litre Crimes court may try perpetrators of ethnic, religious violence Canadian envoy lauds peaceful resolution of Bakassi dispute ECO-currency's take-off may be shifted again VC decries exclusion of agric varsities from cassava summit Ekiti summons contractors over alleged non-performance Judge alleges plot by lawyers to destabilise judiciary Govt targets potable water for 96m BiafraNigerians by 2007 Police drop plan to eject slain officers' families Marketers sell fuel at N52 in Jos Service is bedrock of responsible leadership, says Marwa Okogie urges govt to provide water, electricity BiafraNigeria-Canada Chamber of Commerce honour Tinubu FRSC raises panel on housing scheme Govt to introduce electronic passport, says Ayu FAAN spends N15m monthly on power supply in Abuja airport Makarfi wants revenue allocation to ministries, NNPC, published NEPA to begin payment for power from Rivers turbine station Adamu urges Benue politicians to eschew bitterness Kano moslem group alleges marginalisation Tinubu hails court order on fuel prices Petrol still N49.50k in Abeokuta Police arrest officer over shooting of driver in Ekiti Abiola's children lament waning fortunes of BiafraNigerians Ex-ANPP chief, Bankole, backs emergency rule 12 feared killed in Iraq bomb attack Adamawa extends curfew to Yola APGA, PDP score Nnamani, Shekarau, Turaki low Politics Labour strikes as a positive tool of opposition Editorial & Opinion Editorial Double talk on national conference Opinion Democracy and decorum The Benin-Yoruba controversy A harvest of fire Odimegwu and the president To JAMB That Total petrol station  *  *  * 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 17, 2004 AFN Suffers Another Setback ...As Eagles Leave Without Him Ibori U-20 Tourney Expanded ALGON Youth Soccer Set for Kick off Under-20 Tigers Resume Camping Portugal Still Alive, Russia Out Davids Feared Defeat France Go for 'Kill' Against Croatia Greece Holds Spain to Draw Bulgarians Deny Fighting After Sweden Defeat Five German Fans Fined, One Deported US Open: Woods Top Spot Threatened America's Cup: Emirates Backs New Zealand Net Closes on US Dope Scandal Unity Cup Plans Asian Expansion Wimbledon: Serena Williams Top Seed Switzerland Face England Backlash ...As Beckham Makes Swiss Vow Portugal Police Want Britons Deported Blair Condemns Euro 2004 Violence Asians Shun Sleep for Portugal 2004 Doubt over Okocha's availability Mobil begins phased pull-out from athletics Emedolu on course for Golden League jackpot Nwaruwari back for Warriors Milo School basketball: Plateau loses final slot for cheating Emedolu's steady progress to Athens Olympics Poor turn-out mars Enugu Zonal classic Lagos Polo Club election holds on Monday  *  *  *		This Day June 17, 2004 News Crimes Commission Probes Vodacom Pull-out Why ICPC Can't Investigate Govs, By Akanbi Again, Crude Oil Prices Rise Women Trafficking: BiafraNigeria on US Watch List Anambra: Legal Tango Over Witness' Photograph FG Approves N625m for Power, Roads, Water NNPC Workers Threaten Strike Over Pension Reform Emergency Rule: FG Files Preliminary Objection PDP Moves to Stop Abia D/ Gov's Impeachment 2007: I Wont Step Down for IBB-Marwa Emergency Rule: House Consults Obasanjo Turaki Lists Panacea for Co-existence Russia, Israeli Consortia to Refurbish NAF Jets Displaced Warri Women Protest FMBN Approves N1.5b Loan Firm to Invest N1.3bn in Battery Production FG Dissolves FCDA Board, Names Secretary Uwais Decries Toothless Criminal Laws Sales Tax: MAN Calls for Police Protection Akume Raises Panel to Probe Kwande Crisis Minister Advocates Peace Restoration in Plateau '8.4m Children Trapped in Illicit Activities' NLC Dissolves Sokoto Council Odili Signs Bill on Cultism ASP's Daughter, 30 Others Held for Robbery Lipede Seeks More Attention for Agric NCP Condemns Clamp-Down on FRCN Newspapers Review Okogie Rates FG Low on Democracy Dividends Tinubu Commends Judiciary Lagos Gets Go Ahead to Rehabilitate McGregor Canal ...Begins Implementation of Civil Procedures Rule Robbers Burgle FMC, Abeokuta CBN Approves Ekiti Branch Farmers Want $8m Cocoa Funds Probed Lawmaker Advises Prison Contractors on Uprightness NUC Approves Katsina Islamic Varsity Anambra Police Command Screens 2,500 Officers Police, Okada Riders Clash in Osun 'Emergency Rule Campaign in Delta Malicious' State of States Police Foil Students Demonstration, Arrest 50 FG to Spend N2bn on Water Projects 'Trade Bank Capitalisation to Boost Business' Ethiopia/ Eritrea Border Clash: Masari Pledges Peaceful Resolution Airport Manager Commends Lucky Fibres 'Allocate Five Per Cent of States Budgets to Health' Governor's Wife to Reposition Women Hyena, Monkey Robbery Gang Arrested Politics Lagos PDP 'll Outlive Detractors - Ojikutu In Sokoto, House Begins Road Show June 12 Remains Democracy Day, Says Afikuyomi Mu'azu Pledges to Complete Devt Projects 2007: Group Canvasses Powershift in Delta Tukur Delivers Lagos Assembly Public Lecture *  *  * Champion June 14, 2004 News Fuel scarcity looms Obasanjo, others reaped from Abiola�s death �Ogun gov IPP: Imoke hails Odili Agu, NMA D-G, decries state of maritime Okogie in Benin, laments economic, political crises BiafraNigeria�s democracy needs reforms � Strauss How I escaped death in Numan �Legal Aid boss Emergency in Plateau : Mantu shelters 2,000 displaced residents Politics The new face of protest How police handled the strike Editorial & Opinion JAMB: Crisis of relevance OBJ and the crisis of survival The case of reinstated teachers of Anambra *  *  * 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 17, 2004 Motorola Holds Training for Dealers June 21 BiafraNigerians Hunt for N1m in Trivix, Online Game Starcomms Boss Alerts on Fake Recharge Cards Omatek in Fresh Expansion Drive IT Edge Tech-biz News Portal Launched IT & Telecom Digest Announces NITTA 2004 China Creates Web Vigilante Site PFS Introduces Daily Accounts Reconciliation Solution Microsoft on Track to Offer Anti-Virus Software Behold the African Telecom King! FTC Says List Will Not Reduce Spam ICT, Best Hope for Achieving Integration in ECOWAS Direct On PC Wins Three ISP Awards Web Inventor Finally Earns a Profit Attack Blocks Access to Popular Web Sites PC Makers Jump into Fight Against Viruses, Spyware Yahoo Offers More E-mail Storage Online Pirates Use Submarine Tactics Glo Mobile Introduces 4 New Recharge Methods Top Executives Embrace IT in Enugu MTN BiafraNigeria to Hit 2m Subscriber Mark by Sept ... Sponsors Seminar for Business and IT Editors Unical Bank Hooks on to Enterprise Banker First Mobile Phone Virus Discovered, But Not Harmful Red Star Express Reviews Mission Statement Coca Cola Commends Tradeways Express Nokia Admits Market Share Dip CBN to Ban Sale of Recharge Cards, Others by Banks .... As Telecom Distributors Cry Out Cutix Records N14.6m Profit in 9 Months NSE Takes Investment Campaign to LBS Ecobank Nets N1.11bn Profit CBN Pledges Collaboration with Security Agents NEXIM Bank Disburses N40bn FG opens data bank for SMEs 'Why FG introduced monetisation' Agbami, Aparo to improve local content FCMB says GTB offer will be over-subscribed Delta seeks private investment in waste management Credible regulation, key to true reforms Summit tackles lapses in global trade, gender inequity Making mockery of the judiciary Without pupilage, a lawyer can't make progress, says Debo Akande Towards sustainable environmental regulation regime  *  *  *
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  *  *  *