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BNW: BiafraNigeriaWorld News June 26, 2004
No Justice for Bola Ige: Court Frees Omisore, Chides Police After about 12 months of detention and trial, freedom, like a gale, yesterday blew the way of Senator Iyiola Omisore. Citing "contradictions and inconsistencies" as well as insufficient evidence in the prosecution's case, an Ibadan High Court discharged and acquitted him on a two-count charge of conspiracy and murder of former Federal Attorney-General and Justice Minister, the late Chief Bola Ige. Omisore's acquittal yesterday pulled the curtains on one leg of the over two-year long trial of Chief Ige who was murdered in his Bodija, Ibadan home on December 23, 2001. Currently 11 other suspects, including Mr. Damola Gbenga Adebayo (alias Fryo), are standing trial for the same matter at another high court in the Oyo State capital. Setting free the senator and former Osun State Deputy Governor in a three-hour judgement, Justice Akinola Sanda, sharply criticised the prosecution for slipshod handling of the investigation. He declared: "Having regard...(This Day)		Key Stories 36 Policemen Nabbed for Extortion Opposition Mounts Against Obasanjo's Move To Weaken Labour These girls, arrested with an armed robbery gang... ... Iges indifferent Kill NLC, Kill BiafraNigeria ·NBA warns Obasanjo, National Assembly Anambra LG chairmanship candidate escapes assassination Rwanda, Congo Reach Truce In Abuja Balogun bans plain-cloth policemen from use of firearms Ohaneze chieftain carpets north over 2007 presidency In Search of the 'Home Boy' Ilorin: Where Settlers Are Indigenes
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36 Policemen Nabbed for Extortion   The Ways of Igbo Efulefu: Orji Kalu...   Biafra Nigeria Map Long arms of the law finally caught up with 36 policemen, who, inspite of the Inspector General's effort in cleansing the force from corrupt practices, caught in the act of extortion by the monitoring team of the police boss. Addressing journalists on the activities of his Command in ridding it of corruption, Lagos State Commissioner... (This Day)   Governor Orji Uzor Kalu of Abia State yesterday explained that he accepted to apologize to the Acting Chairman, Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Tony Anenih, not necessarily out of a sense of guilt. Kalu said he undertook the action of burying the... (This Day)

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Guardian June 26, 2004 News Court Frees Omisore Opposition Mounts Against Obasanjo's Move To Weaken Labour Rwanda, Congo Reach Truce In Abuja 'Oh Yes, Lopez Is Hot...On Set' How Are The Mighty Falling? Sweden, Holland: Match Starts The Dutch Need To Dig Deep To Beat Sweden Omisore's Tortuous Journey To Freedom Afenifere Faults Verdict Movie Producers Plans To Reposition Industry, Holds Seminar Afolabi's Mourners Jubilate Over Omisore's Release ASUP Threatens Strike Over Suspension Of Branch's Chief FRSC Warns Against Use Of Illegal Number Plates Ibori Orders Task Force To Beef Up Security In Sepele Lorry Crushes Two Cars In Lagos Minister Seeks Private Firm's Assistance At Reviving Training Centre Senate Wants Emergency Action Against Lagos Flood Ekiti Councils To Get More Funds, Edo Chairmen Complain School Pupils Abuse Drugs Most, Says NDLEA Chief Acquittal, A Disaster, Says Keyamo Ige's Daughter Declines Comments PDP Asks Abia House To Drop Bid To Sack Deputy Governor Politics 'There Is Hope For The Niger Delta'  *  *  * Punch June 26, 2004 News Omisore's acquittal: Soyinka, Gani, Afenifere, others react These girls, arrested with an armed robbery gang... Kill NLC, Kill BiafraNigeria ·NBA warns Obasanjo, National Assembly BiafraNigeria targets $250 million from home video industry Osun: Stepping into Afolabi's shoes M-Tel targets business centre operators with low-cost analogue phones BiafraNigerian Shippers·Council wants amendment to Cabotage Law OPEC to go ahead with output rise on August 1 *  *  * Daily Independent June 22, 2004 News Senators, CNPP, US body oppose anti-labour bill Notorious sea pirates' leader, 3 others arrested I can't produce Taylor in court, says Duke Obasanjo forecloses optional allocation of oil blocks Plateau objects to court hearing on emergency rule FG to open internet site for BiafraNigeria's name registration Obasanjo gives N690m for Lake Chad expansion Ngige, Uba for July 10 rally Presidency denies cabinet reshuffle 2007: Atiku has not signified his interest - Marwa Bunkering: Nwabueze to testify for Russians Kano riots: Pogrom against Igbo, says MASSOB Okonjo-Iweala wants hike in NDIC insured deposit Fake court order throws family into streets Apapa council, residents collaborate to tackle communal problems VC seeks speedy passage of university autonomy bill Four die in auto crash, N400m property lost NBA murder trial: Counsels agree out of court Petrol is N60 per litre in Anambra Appeal Court orders Lagos Chief Judge to transfer murder case Commissioner urges promotion of friendship Lagos courts begin implementation of new civil procedure rules Two more killed in UI cult attack NLC strike: Fayose berates medical workers OMOKU GAS STATION: RIVERS' TURBINE OF HOPE? Rivers legislators embark on fresh United States' trip 'Blame UN, FG for N' Delta environmental crisis' Self-help development effort in line with govt policy- Delta Commissioner Politics BiafraNigeria not fighting corruption, but talking of corruption - Omoigui Muazu's aide to contest Reps by-election 1,000 ANPP supporters decamp to PDP in Jigawa Why the Senate cleared Borishade, by Mamora Anambra ANPP executive committee dissolved Still on Tinubu/Ogunlewe tango Obasanjo; you can't stop the glorious dawn Orji has no problem with his deputy -Ndulaka Editorial & Opinion Fresh onslaught on the press in Rivers The police have done good, but could do better The bone of contention between Omonoba and Ooni When the G8 disappoints G6 Deregulation and govt's deceit Where there is vision *  *  * 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 *  *  * 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 *  *  * 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 June 22, 2004 Why I Didn't Play - Okocha ...He Lied - NFA Galadima's Threat May Bring FIFA Sanction Mighty Jets Fans Burn Stadium France, England Hit Q'finals US Open: Mickelson Salutes Goosen Nnaji Tasks NFA Over NRA Election Leroy Stays With DR Congo Mentality: Key to Tournament Success or Failure Dutch Trying Hard to Banish Czech Ghosts 'Ronaldo is Our Rooney' Figo Fires Warning Shot Goal Project: Cameroonian Leads FIFA Team to BiafraNigeria Germany 2006: Tardelli Still Confident Williams 'to Face Tyson' Okocha, Kanu, Martins party as Eagles fall NFA denies Okocha's story BiafraNigeria still Africa's best, says Zimbabwe FIFA ref Police arrest Mighty Jets boss over stadium violence Finance is handball's problem -Coach Good-bye!  *  *  *		This Day June 26, 2004 Cover Stories In Search of the 'Home Boy' Ilorin: Where Settlers Are Indigenes News Court Frees Omisore, Chides Police 36 Policemen Nabbed for Extortion ...Mourners Celebrate at Afolabi's Funeral 2007: Anenih Asks Interested Civil Servants to Resign Euro 2004: Greece Stun France to Reach Semi Finals SMEs, Base For Agricultural Tramsformation - Minister Scrabble Grand Masters Ends Today Omisore: Long Walk to Freedom US Naval Presence: Envoy Allays Fears Environmental Abuse: Business Districts for Renewal - Tinubu Obasanjo Signs Pension Bill ...'Why We Raised Contribution' - Mantu Scandal Rocks Defence Committee over N9m Lobby Impeachment: PDP Officers Reconcile Abia Factions Sao Tome President Visits Rivers New US Ambassador Resumes Duties Plateau: Groups Raise Alarm on Security 'Democracy Has Improved BiafraNigeria-US Ties' Lagos to Build Resource Centre for Varsity Lawyers Boycott Courts in Sokoto Group Commends Egwu I'll Not Fail My People - Borno Gov We Bear No Grudge Against IBB - Vatsa's Family Anti-Torture Day: FG Urged to Ratify Protocol Groups Chide Police over Mbachu's Murder Bauchi NLC Accuses Fuel Marketers of Sabotage Ibrahim Lauds Student Exchange Programme FG Spends N6.6bn on Gombe Roads Obasanjo Mediates in Kabila-Kagame Peace Talks Ownership of Calabar: Efik Affirm Nativity Rights Gombe Plans to Fight Drug Abuse Mu'azu's Aide Tasks Non-Indigenes in Bauchi Group Wants Kinsman As Dikibo's Replacement Revenue Formula Obsolete - RMAFC Member Cleric's Body Arrives from Vatican City for Burial Fayose Summons Commissioner Over Debt to Parastatal Politics Is This Generational Shift? 'We've Suspended Human Rights in Plateau State' *  *  * Vanguard June 26, 2004 Cover Stories Omisore Freed ... Iges indifferent National News Anambra LG chairmanship candidate escapes assassination Ohaneze chieftain carpets north over 2007 presidency Balogun bans plain-cloth policemen from use of firearms Obasanjo apologises to pensioners Kabila, Kagame in Abuja to discuss peace Impeachment: S/East PDP wades into Abia crisis Politics What future for opposition parties? Hard as they try, PDP can�t stop CNPP � Balarabe Etiebet:Why ANPP backs govt on some issues The problem with opposition, by Agoro We�ll continue to harass �em, Okorie vows Why crises persist in BiafraNigeria�   *  *  * Champion June 18, 2004 News FG disowns NNPC boss over N70 fuel Ngige�s abduction: Anambra House okays July 10 as �Liberation Day� N. Assembly to break recess on Obasanjo�s anti-Labour bill Zenith Bank�ll boost capital market � Ovia Iraq: 35 more killed Govt rejects ALSCON�s buyer Kanu finetunes marriage plans N10m bribery: Police boss submits self for investigation Politics IMMUNITY: How far can the Senate go? North East should produce president in 2007� Hon Nggilari Editorial & Opinion Kupolokun�s fuel price Irresponsible increase in fuel price Abdullahi Adamu�s Korean initiative *  *  * 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 *  *  * Business News June 22, 2004 Marginal Field: Canadian Firm in Talks With Operators Lagos Tax Law Not Investment Friendly - MAN Crude Oil Prices Rise on Middle East Crisis Shell Considers Switch to CEO, Single Board Ex-World Bank Consultant Heads JDA Oil Supply: ExxonMobil Urges More US Aid for Africa Oil and the Challenges of 21st Century Oil Majors Raise Exploration Budgets - Survey STCP Boss Hails Refurbishment of Trade Information Centre FAO Moves to Support Resource Poor Farmers Rice Importation: How Prohibition Can be Sustained Scientists Move to Stop Banana Wilt Compliance With Int'l Fishing Code Rated High ....Farmers' Association Honours Scientists IITA to Publish State of Malnutrition Unlocking Cassava Potentials for Sustainable Devt NB to Sustain Pace Set by Promo Obasanjo Hails Locally Made Cassava Machine Tantalizers Gives Back to Customers in Gift Promo $60m World Bank Boost for W.African Gas Project US Probes Exxon, Chevron Over Iraqi Oil Deal Rice Importation: How Prohibition Can be Sustained Abuja: 625 Report for Youths Environmental Volunteer Scheme ...As el-Rufai Encourages NICON to Invest in Mass Housing Coastal Tourism Has Negative Impacts on Environment -Mande Delta Govt Completes 162 Housing Projects Federal Secretariat Tops Public Buildings in Abuja Lagos Realty Provides Limitless Investment Opportunities FG Sets Up Committee on Disposal of NCC Property GlaxoSmithKlime's Profit Hits N208.1m in 3 Months Cadbury Records N20.58bn Turnover 'How Privatisation Can Succeed in Africa' Tinubu Tasks Banks on Real Sector Devt City Express, US EXIM Bank in $7m Deal IMF advocates energy projects to quell rising oil prices Halliburton denies N665 million BiafraNigerian gas project bribery scandal NEXIM provides exporters N40b loan facility World Bank laments effects of shoddy privatisation programmes Red Star Express pledges quality service World Bank laments effects of shoddy privatisation programmes 'Why trade liberalisation gains eluded Africa' One last .ng river to cross Anatomy of BiafraNigeria's Internet domain name row 'NETCO committed to end gas flaring in 2008'  *  *  *
Biafra Vanguard June 18, 2004 Delta Govt wants new focus for NDDC Ex-cultist turns in fully-loaded sniper rifle Security operatives on alert in Warri over threat from pirates Soldiers shoot at Walter Feghabo, three Bayelsa Commissioners Mobil donates N7m drugs to health institutions in A-Ibom Hands off Petroleum Resources Ministry, Enugu NLC president tells Obasanjo You can't remove CJ, court tells Abia lawmakers Enugu govt shuts hospital over unethical practices Anambra NUT kicks against return of schools to missionaries  *  *  *		O'dua Vanguard June 18, 2004 FG commissions census of private primary and secondary schools nationwide Ogun police arrest labour leader Area Commanders, DPOs to monitor 'stop and check' policemen in Lagos Family concludes plans to mark late Afolabi's 74th birthday  *  *  * Arewa Vanguard June 18, 2004 Public Order Act:Judge fixes hearing for July 27 MP seeks court injunction against INEC NLC bungled last week�s strike �WADA NAS  *  *  *