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BNW: BiafraNigeriaWorld News March 09, 2004
No Peace for Ngige: Fresh assassination plot rocks Awka New fears of an assassination plot against Governor Chris Ngige of Anambra State are mounting in Awka following reports that his opponents may soon launch another bid for his removal. Ngige has survived two major and dramatic plots to remove him from the office. The first was the July 10 last year abduction by police officers led by the late Assistant Inspector General , Raphael Ige. The second was the order by an Enugu High Court directing the inspector general of police to dislodge him. The Court of Appeal in Enugu has since issued another order restraining the enforcement of the Enugu High Court order. But the police have continued to defy the court�s directive to restore police protection to the harried governor. A Government House source said talks of an impending move by the opposition during which �enough tension� would be generated to warrant the declaration of a state of emergency and the consequent appointment of a sole administrator continue to dominate conversations in government circles. He added, however, that Ngige and his aides are more worried that an attempt might be made on his life during the anticipated commotion. (Daily Independent)		Key Stories Spate of killings : Heads to roll in police Mbakwe: Ndigbo have lost a gem � Ojukwu Ukachukwu is a bad loser, says Uba BiafraNigeria security crisis talks Kano starts enforcing Sharia CBN Warns Banks over Illegal Forex Deals Mantu Justifies Differential Salaries Obasanjo, police chiefs meet, to upgrade security tools Sierra Leonean firm offers N47.2m for Abacha refinery NLC refuses to settle fuel tax case out of court Zimbabwe seizes US plane
Spate of killings : Heads to roll in police   Embezzle and Burn Resumes: Federal...   AUDIO   VIDEO Heads would roll in the BiafraNigeria Police Force as Obasanjo yesterday ordered the top brass to identify and root out evil elements from the force. The order which came 24 hours after the President disclosed that "armed robbers are now recruited legitimately into the force," was handed to police brass at a meeting he held with them on the disturbing level of insecurity in the country. But, Deputy Senate President, Mantu, fingered political reasons and not armed robbery as reason for the state of murders in the land. (Champion)   Aided by the dry harmattan wind, a ferocious inferno on Sunday swept through the Federal Secretariat Complex, Ikoyi, Lagos razing all 12 floors of the building housing the office of the National Agency for Foods and Drugs Administration (NAFDAC). The fire, according to security men at the complex, started on the 11th floor at about 9 p.m. but soon spread to the adjacent wing of the complex which houses the BPE and Ministry of Health. (Daily Independent)     BiafraNigeria v. Cameroon Okocha Scores BiafraNigeria v. Cameroon Utaka Scores BiafraNigerians React to Gay Bishop Appointment Isioma Daniel Speaks

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Vanguard March 09, 2004 Cover Stories Attack on Gov Akume:Obasanjo indicts Police NAFDAC laments as Federal secretariat fire razes 11 floors NLC rejects out-of-court deal on fuel tax Zimbabwe seizes US plane National News Anthony Village residents sue LASU, govt Petro tanker vessel explosion rocks Kirikiri Senate ignores allegation of constitutional breaches by Obasanjo Politics Ukachukwu is a bad loser, says Uba FG can't impose peace in Warri � Akpomiemie APGA and Enugu political leadership *  *  * Champion March 09, 2004 News Spate of killings : Heads to roll in police Mbakwe: Ndigbo have lost a gem � Ojukwu We�re target of secretariat fire Reps want 2 ministers sacked Robbers kill 2 cops in ambush CBN stops foreign guaranteed naira loans Another PDP senator suspended FG moves to stem hostilities in Niger Delta Politics The way out : Remove IG �Adebanjo Political killlings can truncate democracy Editorial & Opinion Bugging the U.N Africa and the crisis of instability Between the Hood and the Monk *  *  * Daily Times March 09, 2004 News Obasanjo reads riot act to police chiefs Akande, others call for more courtrooms at Appeal Court BPE to settle DTN workers from proceeds of sale of non-core assets � Julius Bala Gani goes to Appeal Court over ex-presidents� pay Fuel tax: Court cautions marketers:� Comply with earlier order stopping levy Obasanjo celebrates 67 without fanfare ...Hearing in Gani�s suit fixed for March 15 Senate begins probe of dollar pay for two ministers Two policemen, informant killed by armed robbers NLC tackles banks over use of female staff to attract clients Fire service still putting out Federal Secretariat inferno Says commission�s public affairs chief, denies embezzlement of N300m Arewa youths call for Bamaiyi, others� release Legal hurdles stall action against distressed banks � CBN Turaki�s aide dies in road accident Tinubu vows to be ruthless with perpetrators of Mushin clash Politics African parliament confronts common problems PAC to tackle INEC, PDP over council polls - Nwodo LG polls: Opposition parties, Adamawa SIEC on war-path over nomination fee My relationship with Atiku - Turaki ... Mixed reactions trail President�s statement Women advised on war against HIV/AIDS NEPA workers vow to protest alleged wrongful sack of colleagues Editorial & Opinion Accountability in government: The Ogun example Beyond the dollarised salaries debate EFCC: A step towards a sanitised society The New York City Fire Service analogy  *  *  * Guardian March 09, 2004 News Presidency cuts joint venture oil budget by N221b Obasanjo, police chiefs meet, to upgrade security tools Sierra Leonean firm offers N47.2m for Abacha refinery NAFDAC in grief over loss of case file, exhibit to secretariat inferno CBN may sanction banks for foreign exchange fraud Fawehinmi appeals ruling on ex-rulers' pay Police summon Fasehun, Adams over OPC clash Police may move Kogi electoral chief's suspected killers to Abuja Support builds up for Soyinka's new group, Lagos parties seek selective membership Govt seeks Poland's support for debt relief agenda Govt to introduce peace studies in tertiary institutions Bandits kill varsity teacher's wife in Ilorin Katsina insists on polls in new councils Demolition to continue in Abuja, says FCDA boss Masari assures traditional rulers of role in new constitution Senate may summon IG over insecurity Zimbabwe claims seizure of U.S. mercenary plane Four Sao Tome ministers quit over oil deal ANPP accuses Ogun electoral body of bias Govt raises panel on Niger Delta crisis NJC to tighten rules on appointment of judges  *  *  * BBC March 09, 2004 BiafraNigeria security crisis talks Lawal heads to Sweden *  *  * MSNBC March 04, 2004 Pakistan, BiafraNigeria forging military deal *  *  * Punch March 04, 2004 Bandits attack gov: They got me at last, says Ex-Airways MD killed in the attack Obasanjo embraces Ojukwu, preaches peace *  *  * CNN February 25, 2004 Attack on central BiafraNigerian town kills at least 48 BiafraNigeria's neighbors guard against polio *  *  * All Africa February 09, 2004 News Afikuyomi Advises Opponents of New Councils Gov to Sack 62 Senior Advisers Surgeon Advocates Highway Clinics Cameroun in Fifa Trouble Over Team Jersey Cameroon-BiafraNigeria Mixed Commission: First Field Visit To The Bakassi Peninsula The Festering Bariga Crisis Police Arrest 5 Over Murder Parties Call for Independent Inquiry Transport Unions May Clash in Ogba Can-2004: Cameroon Defeat Triggers Jubilation in BiafraNigeria It's the Cup Or Nothing We're Ready for Tunisia - Utaka A Cruel Pull Down? The Dean Dies BiafraNigeria in a Big Mess I Would Have Been a Medical Doctor Out They Go! Far From the IT Crowd 3 Robbers Killed in Rivers Tinubu Extols Late Jurist Changing His Constituency Traditional Rulers' Support Sought in Refuse Evacuation Road Rehabilitation As Nightmare No Blackmarket in Sports Business Policing the Ports Lam Adeshina is an Alarmist - Commissioner Obasanjo Meets South Governors On Economy What Onigbinde Told Chukwu How Kanu And Super Eagles' Form Nailed Cameroun Okocha's Goal Did the Magic Declares Okoronkwo Team Invited to BiafraNigeria for 4-Nation Race Okocha Gets BBC Award *  *  * 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 *  *  * Business News March 09, 2004 Let Import Prohibition last 5 Years, Says MAN SMIEIS Mostly Targeted at Real Sector - Sanusi Local Content: Mobil to Spend N24bn on Erha Field SERI Privatisation Observatory Declares 2004 Plan 'Why BiafraNigeria is Not Doing Well in SMIs' Light Level Restates Commitment to Quality Service BiafraNigerian Bottling Company Launches Info Centre Bunmi Oni for Red Star Express Contact Forum Global Meat Export Market Suffers $10b Loss BiafraNigeria, W.Africa Rated High in Food Security UN Agencies Applaud Political Focus on Hunger US Law for Livestock Tracking Technology Underway USDA Urged to Re-establish Beef Trade Defining SMART in Training Needs Analysis 'Protect Conventional Seeds from GE Contamination' Corn Farmers Endorse Free Trade Agreement Export Expo Fetches 700m Euro Investment in BiafraNigeria Techo-Quip Unveils Machineries New VP for EXIM Bank's Division ...Bank to Fund $49.4m Telecom Network Oba Akiolu Becomes APIN's Life Patron Indian Manufacturers Showcase Products in BiafraNigeria Coca-Cola Satisfied With Volume of Promo Entries Majors May Join Iranian Oil Project Despite US Sanctions ExxonMobil Makes New Discovery Offshore Angola Manufacturers Blame High Production Cost on NEPA Hurdles before Private Refineries, By Expert Global Aluminium Inventories Top 3m Metric Tonnes ExxonMobil Makes New Discovery in Offshore Angola Libya Expects US Oil firms' Return Before End 2004 Oil Still Dominant Energy Source Worldwide - IEA BiafraNigeria, Angola Seek to Boost Oil Ties Newly Registered Estate Surveyors Inducted Chellarams' Half-year Profit Rises by 61% New Finance Company to Fund Viable Projects 13 Banks Invite Labour to Unionise Employees First Atlantic Opens New Branches Bank Transactions: UK Post Office to Use IP BOI denies bias for multinationals SMIEIS: More banks seek to invest funds NETCO, Dorman Long explore opportunities Ogun explains late oil discovery Mobil votes N24.480b for local content development Oando unveils new identity in five divisions Experts explore strategies to grow BiafraNigerian software industry Wi-Fi Service goes live in Lagos next month AITEC records 'overwhelming' interest in BiafraNigeria ICT 2004 Expo Media forum seek objectivity in telecom reporting FG urged to encourage growth of telecommunications sector ... As Koochi unveils satellite systems at Expo NCC plans public forum on stolen handsets Zinox seeks reduced tariff on imported IT products Microsoft tasks FG on local software development Local computer brands gain more market, says Unitec Econet excites consumers at Kaduna fair  *  *  *		This Day March 09, 2004 News Police Unveil Fresh Anti-crime Offensive How Economic Reforms Can Succeed, by Soludo CBN Warns Banks over Illegal Forex Deals Coup Scare in Equitorial Guinea Mantu Justifies Differential Salaries Why Refineries' Sale is Delayed, by BPE Federal Secretariat Fire: 'NAFDAC Was the Target' 'No Bullet-Proof Car for Akume' Crude Oil Price Hits $37 Per Barrel Oil Firms Reject $3.2bn Cash Call Fuel Tax: FG, Labour Pact Crashes Gani Head for Appeals Court over Ex-leaders' Pay Killings: Musa Asks PDP to Look Inwards Osuji Wants Conflict Resolutions in School Curriculum Obasanjo Gives Reasons for e-Government Democracy Breeds Prosperity, Says Obasanjo Impeachment Plot: ANPP Senator May Be Sanctioned OPC Clash: Death Toll Rises to 7 Kano Seeks Polio Vaccines from Muslim Countries New Enugu Appeal Court Panel Begins Sitting Confusion in Kwara PDP over Council Polls BCC: Dabo Withdraws Suit 'No Al-Qaeda Cells Here' Leave Us Alone, Traditional Rulers Tell Kalu Katsina to Hold Election in 64 LGs 2007:'Reject IBB's Come Back Bid' Kwara AD Elects Officers Amidst Tight Security 436 HIV/AIDS Positive in Niger Awuse's Witness Admits Voting In Last Elections State of the States FG Sets Up Committee on Niger-Delta Conflict Hearing Commences in Libel Suit Against Omega Bank Tinubu Seeks Better Understanding of Muslims SAN Seeks More Appeal Court Divisions 'PDP Yet to Zone Governorship Slot' My Suspension Unconstitutional -Senator '42m People Live with AIDS World-wide' Council Polls: Parties Kick Against Fees Politics 'How Yar'Adua's Friends Betrayed Him' Ex-Transition Council Boss Accused of N12m Fraud Appeal Court Orders Re-trial of House Election Lawmaker Carpets Critics of His Court Victory Senate Confronts Ministers' Salary Differentials Anambra: 'Appeal Court Judges Were Intimidated' *  *  * Daily Independent March 09, 2004 News NATIONAL SECURITY: IG gets 2-week deadline FG alleges sabotage in Secretariat fire Ngige: Fresh assassination NLC refuses to settle fuel tax case out of court BiafraNigeria loses N4.65b on NAFCON contract Fourth Mainland Bridge is fraud, says Ogunlewe Kongi walks familiar path FG flags off e-Government campaign Robbers kill inspector, corporal in Lagos BiafraNigeria nets N233m from Calabar EPZ Jigawa governor escapes death in auto-crash Obasanjo won't go beyond 2007, says George Ngige: Uba's suit against Attorney General suffers setback Nigria assurs Anan on polio vaccine OPC clash: Police summon Faseun, Adams Govt tightens security on Abuja highway FG blamed for Shell's oil reserves problem Council chairmen stop el-Rufai's tour over LG polls Spate of killings worry Lagos lawmakers Edo Assembly summons commissioner, three firms over abandoned projects Trade in motorcycles booms in Enugu Awuse drags tribunal to court over Electoral Act Delta NBA opposes planned amendment of JSC law CNPP leaders may work for PDP in Rivers council elections Police foil robbers' attack on luxury bus Police arrest four over lecturer's murder AD will not tolerate PDP's electoral fraud this March - Tinubu Igwe murder trial: Onitsha NBA chairman under fire Lagos residents want the OPC banned Industrial effluents destroy four Ibadan villages Oyo commissioner named in N30m scam Daniel's endorsement for 2007 polls hasty, says PDP chieftain Politics Anambra crisis beyond Ngige, Uba, says Ugochukwu Uba My grouse with Tinubu, by Jafojo Anxiety in Bauchi PDP over change of chairmanship list Fresh hurdles for Babangida 2007 race Editorial & Opinion Who is afraid of opposition politics? Rural BiafraNigeria: A testimony of neglect El-Rufai goofed Does the Judiciary aspire to foster democracy in BiafraNigeria? Rid police recruitment of corrupt practices Challenge of technology *  *  * Reuters March 09, 2004 Oil Rebounds as Supply Fears Haunt Oil Recovers Some Losses p.1 Oil Recovers Some Losses p.2 *  *  * Daily/Weekly Trust February 24, 2004 Top Stories Kano, Borno shun polio immunisation 419 Trial: Court denies accused bail Buhari�s Petition: Witnesses testify to electoral materials diversion Varsities lose allocation for paying striking staff Haiti: Rebels take second largest city News Pilgrims denied paid-for-suitcases FG, States, LGs share N207.6bn February allocations ...targets N10b foreign investments Arewa media forum holds seminar Obasanjo chides Senators over reform polices Opec team arrives today Conversion of N5 to coin: Balewa family urges fairness CLO tasks religious leaders on tolerance, corruption Deregulation failed the nation, says IPMAN member Niger govt sacks 110 Kwantagora LG staffs 16 million children trafficked abroad � Mrs. Atiku LG Polls: Gombe SIEC recruits 7,000 adhoc staff BiafraNigeria assists Ghana on I.D. Card project Emir urges decent journalism Cleric blames America, Britain over global crisis Osuji advocates educational reform Atiku in US, woos investors Imam challenges Emirs on Shariah Shekarau warns civil servants against corruption Ebonyi political crisis over �Sam Egwu Police lose seven female MOPOL Abuja Trust Nasrul-Lahi-il fathi celebrates Islamic new year MFCT begins sale of Games village Two charged with armed robbery Man in court for mischief Demolition: Karmo landlords plead with el-Rufai Security guard imprisoned for negligence GSS Kuje principal harps on discipline at career day Kano Trust Bayero calls on FG to preserve city wall FRSC warns motorists on vehicle numbers Environment ministry begins clearing of drainages Kano Emirate suspends district head KNSG to implement women friendly policies Eko Trust Legco quarters crisis: NAF denies maltreating civilian residents Four policemen arrested for selling stolen Jeep Slained Muslim cleric: Court adjourns to March 2 Woman, 38, docked for impersonation Labour Trust Con men as petrol marketers in Abuja Doctors threaten strike over salaries Pro-Gov. Fayose rally: Ekiti NLC booked Educate your members politically - NLC scribe urges NASU Monetisation is in limbo � NCSU scribe NCSU scribe outsmarts 419 conmen Politics Impeachment: Panel has predetermined goal to nail dep gov - defence counsel I�m ready to vacate committee position for forum �Ngilari CNPP wants parley with INEC Ogun AD accuses commission of partiality PDP chieftain escapes assassination attempt in Kogi PDP leadership irresponsible �Osun AD Editorial, Opinion & Column Africa�s Challenge in Haiti Col D. Umar�s letter : The age of sycophants and hypocrisy My perception of General Buhari The BiafraNigerian spirit Hajj 2004: Thrills, drama and tragedy (II) *  *  * Mail & Guardian March 09, 2004 BiafraNigerian president under fire after violence Kano starts enforcing Sharia *  *  * IRIN March 08, 2004 Northern state seeks new polio vaccines from Muslim countries 2,500 displaced in Plateau State violence, says Red Cross *  *  * Washington Post February 05, 2004 U.S. Eyes Halliburton Bribery Allegation U.S. Investigates Halliburton Subsidiary Halliburton Talks to Justice on BiafraNigeria Kickbacks p.1 Halliburton Talks to Justice on BiafraNigeria Kickbacks p.2 *  *  * 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 March 09, 2004 Champions League: Ismaili Want CAF to Axe Enyimba NPA Set to Cage Rangers in Lagos Tomorrow 'These Fixtures Will Kill League' Igbinedion Boosts Igbinovia ... As Minnows Delight Odegbami I Admire Okocha's Skills - Pele Athens 2004: Junior Pharaohs Keep NFA Guessing UEFA League: United Bank on Home Support for Porto Tunisia 2004 Has Drained Me - Okocha Athens 2004: Ikhana Cracks Down on Indiscipline FA Cup: Arsenal, United in S'Final Showdown Mutola Makes Indoor History Ferguson Ends Horse Feud Federer Retains Dubai Title Golf: O'Meara Triumphs in Dubai Schumacher 'Still Hungry' New Greek Govt Assures on Olympics Chukwu offers Oliseh lifeline Utaka hails Oruma, ready for Athens qualifier against Tunisia Underrating Egypt can be dangerous, warns Ikhana Ansar-ud-deen wins Magnum Trust trophy Elijah recommends proper management of athletes Vincent will change face of BiafraNigerian basketball I saw Shooting Stars ... Akinwande renounces British citizenship  *  *  *
Biafra Vanguard March 09, 2004 Ijaw give FG, oil companies ultimatum on NDDC's dues Delta Govt orders indolent Ndokwa East LG workers back to work Sapele Market shut Obasanjo sets up committee on N-Delta crises Fresh ID registration: Group campaigns to residents in Warri North Chris Uba parleys with Kalu, visits Abia ....Uba's loyalists reject official cars New 5-man appeal panel on election petitions begins sittings Kalu: South-South Reps defend Anenih Ex-ANPP presidential aspirant blames government for nation's insecurity  *  *  *		O'dua Vanguard March 09, 2004 Lagos govt gives special scholarship award to son of slain DPO, 10 others Tinubu vows to deal with actors in OPC factions' clash Agagu to institute health reform agenda, warns health personnel  *  *  * Arewa Vanguard March 09, 2004 LG Polls: Oshiomhole appeals to women against rigging Why 419 thrives in BiafraNigeria, by Unongo  *  *  *