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BNW: BiafraNigeriaWorld News March 16, 2004
President for Life Syndrome: Senate committee vows to stop Obasanjo on 3rd term bid Deputy Senate President, Ibrahim Mantu, yesterday, ruled out any constitutional amendment that would enable President Olusegun Obasanjo seek another term as president. He spoke at the public hearing of the National Assembly Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution, where Governors Boni Haruna of Adamawa State and Alhaji Attahiru Bafarawa of Sokoto State disagreed over proposals for a single five-year tenure for the president and governors. Also at the hearing, the Conference of BiafraNigeria Political Parties (CNPP), an alliance of some opposition political parties, contested the legitimacy and capacity of the National Assembly to proffer effective solutions to the nation�s problems and called for a national conference to address all issues affecting the polity. Senator Mantu, chairman of the National Assembly Joint Committee on the Review of the Constitution, at the opening of the one day public hearing on the constitutional role of the executive, expressed displeasure at continued media reports that the National Assembly Constitution Review Committee was working towards making room for the president to seek a third term in office. "In the case of the president in particular, I want to make it abundantly clear that even if he wants it, we will not. (Vanguard)		Key Stories Police Interrogate Anenih over Kalu's Allegation Six feared dead as police, students clash at Ado-Ekiti Court can�t entertain Gani�s suit on ministers� dollar pay, says FG Uba/Ukachukwu: Appeal Begins Retrial Thursday Budget: Senate May Veto N110bn Bond Govt launches NEEDS, plans seven million new jobs Afenifere-AD warns of danger in Lagos Delta election tribunal summons Ibori, four others Renowned psychiatrist, Lambo, dies at 81 Massive shake up hits prisons service Socialist Party takes over in Spain * Moves to withdraw troops from Iraq
Police Interrogate Anenih...   Local Government Polls Protest...   AUDIO   VIDEO The Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the PDP, Chief Tony Anenih, yesterday said the police have interrogated him over the claim by Governor Orji Uzor Kalu of Abia State that he threatened to eliminate him. Anenih spoke in Abuja after he and the Abia State deputy governor, Dr. Chima Nwafor, appeared before the National Working Committee of the party to clarify issues over the alleged threat. Although Kalu was initially billed to appear before the same committee yesterday, he will now appear tommorow. (This Day)   Presidential candidate of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Dim Chukwuemeka Odimegwu-Ojukwu, will today address Ndigbo in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja. Ikemba Nnewi is storming Abuja just as APGA in Enugu State declared that it would not file candidates to contest all the seats in the March 27 council polls because of high nomination fees. The party alleged that only the ruling PDP has enough financial muscle to undertake such projects. (Champion)     BiafraNigeria v. Cameroon Okocha Scores BiafraNigeria v. Cameroon Utaka Scores BiafraNigerians React to Gay Bishop Appointment Isioma Daniel Speaks

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This Day March 16, 2004 News Budget: Senate May Veto N110bn Bond NEEDS Launched, Targets 7m Jobs By 2007 No Agenda to Extend Obasanjo's Term - Mantu FG Reviews Pact With Oil Majors Uba/Ukachukwu: Appeal Begins Retrial Thursday Police Interrogates Anenih over Kalu's Allegation Obasanjo Receives FG/JNI Report on Polio Atiku Bemoans State of Health AD Uncovers PDP's Plan to Rig LG Polls German President Begins State Visit Slok Operated 2 Aircraft Illegally - Minister 'Why Road Accidents are Rampant' Why Justice Senlong was Dismissed - NJC Nigeria Ranks 87th in Global Economic Rating IG Goes tough on Illegal Arms Recovery Ndukwe Indicts Telecom Operators UK Trade Team Optimistic of Nigerian Market Udenwa Vs Anumudu: Tribunal Orders INEC to Produce Election Materials CNPP Doubts Free Council Elections FG Set to Privatise New Nigerian Akande Tasks FG on Governance Adjust or Quit, NPA Staff Told Aminu Kano's Virtues Re-echo at Book Launch 'Mu'azu Not Involved in Speaker's Removal' Defence Chief Offers to Help Check Insecurity Ogunpa Channelisation - FG Fails to Settle Contractor Sultanate to Mark Caliphate's Bicentenary ACF Enjoined to Carry North Along Ibru: Mustapha Files Appeal Against Ruling 6 Students Die over Provost's Appointment Agents, Police at 'War' over Container Counsel Seeks Medical Treatment for Ibekwe LG Polls: ISIEC Needs N200m Ex-MILAD Condemns Killings Lagos Begins Operation Show Your Certificates 'Work on Bomadi Bridge in Progress' LAUTECH Students Warned Against Unruly Behaviour PDP Wins Bye-Election in Ado-Ekiti Activist Cautions Obasanjo Against Third Term Commissioner Advises FG on Poverty Alleviation NOA Director Urges Politicians to Eschew Violence Students Kick Against Levy State of the States Oko-Baba Attack: Community Apologises to Tinubu Gov's Wife Advises Govt on HIV/AIDS 'Reject Dishonest Politicians' FG Told to Prioritise Afforestation Saraki Commended on Agriculture UNILAG Tasked on Staff Welfare 'Lack of Courage Inimical to Productivity' Politics Ekiti Bye-election Massively Rigged - Bewaji Lawmaker Raises Alarm Over Desertification US to Assist Nigeria Improve Living Standard PDP, APGA Trade Words Over Appeal Tribunal Ogun INEC Compensates Deceased Staff 'Rasaq's Exit is Good Riddance for ANPP' Ex-Council Boss Sues for Tolerance *  *  * Vanguard March 12, 2004 Cover Stories PDP summons Anenih, Kalu, Nwafor over death threat* Deputy gov denies allegation FG puts Ikoyi secretariat, 1004, 5 Towers up for sale 186 killed in Madrid train explosions Ige: Obasanjo pays N5m to try Omisore, others National News Senate committee wants N-Delta stakeholders to liaise on projects Search for oil in Borno Basin gulps N52bn Politics Orji Kalu Vs Anthony Anenih � Twists and turns of an assassination claim Threat to assassinate me (Being text of Governor Orji Kalu�s letter to Obasanjo) Another feather added to the Odilis ...as Ooni confers titles on them Political Notes:- Kalu vs. Anenih NEPAD: African leaders take stock, project into future Gunmen on the prowl : A long countdown of political killings *  *  * Champion March 12, 2004 News Anenih didn�t threaten to kill Kalu ...PDP summons Anenih, Kalu Mbakwe�s body arrives Owerrri today Why BiafraNigerians can�t buy privatised firms, by BPE boss FG outlines fresh plans to combat crimes 186 killed in Madrid bomb attacks OZO eulogises Mbakwe 20 killed as Warri boils again Politics Assassination threat: Kalu versus PDP Ogbeh and the legacy of integrity Editorial & Opinion Dollar pay for ministers NAFDAC�S reforms: Matters arising Quality of Anambra people *  *  * Daily Times March 12, 2004 News Attack on Tinubu�s convoy:Injured aide paralysed, flown abroad for treatment Obasanjo, govs set up presidential panel on rising crime wave Coal Corporation dispose firm�s land to pay workers� salary Oil exploration in Chad basin gulps N50.5 billion Ondo AD warns against use of old materials for council polls Anenih did not threaten to kill Kalu, says deputy 10,000 AD members welcome Daniel to Ikenne FG to sell secretariat, seven properties in Lagos Ngige, others mourn Power Mike BiafraNigeria loses N167bn to irregular fuel, power supply LG polls: LASIEC ends candidates� screening tomorrow Give equal treatment to govt, private media stations, Atiku tells NBC Help project nation�s image, DTN boss tells FSA team Lagos Assembly summons OPC leaders over Mushin mayhem Preparations for LG polls shoddy � CNPP Assassination: Politicians in Kogi go underground Politics Benue Govt, ANPP may clash over secretariat�s dirty surrounding Senate okays National Pension Commission Three cops fired in Kaduna for shooting Okada man, killing driver Why I went to court over Ohinoyi Ana Ebira, says contender Imo loses 15 lives, N231bn property to fire Lagos Assembly wants fire service overhauled Masari berates western nations for lukewarm attitude to loot repatriation FCT Ministry drivers petition El-Rufai over vehicle auction Political killings: Steer clear of South-West OPC warns assassins Editorial & Opinion For a stable naira Let us pray Murder in high places How patriotic are our leaders? (II)  *  *  * Guardian March 11, 2004 News Fire guts NAFDAC's Kaduna office, markets in Lagos, Ibadan Gana defends Anenih, Kalu affirms allegation of death threat Okpala, ?ower Mike· World Heavy Weight Champion, is Dead BiafraNigeria records surplus in foreign trade, says CBN U.S. renews call for BiafraNigeria to hand over Taylor News - March 09, 2004 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 12, 2004 UN council freezes Taylor's funds Oliseh not surprised Oliseh considers BiafraNigeria return BiafraNigeria's Olympic dream Oliseh hopes for return *  *  * 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 March 09, 2004 Shootout in BiafraNigerian oil port kills five *  *  * 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. Click here for more. *  *  * Comet Last Update May 8, 2002. Click here for more. *  *  *		Daily Independent March 16, 2004 News Obasanjo won't get 5-year term, says Mantu Govt may probe oil firms over N15b NDDC fund Senate stops FG from going to capital market Kalu: Anenih dismisses allegations Gunfire as Ikimi, Anenih supporters clash Odili: Putting on airs Police raise panel on recovery of firearms Mobil Oil loses N1.3b to 15-day strike Appeal Court disowns Uba's victory CNPP blames INEC for parties' failure to render account Ibru: Mustapha appeals court ruling over Roger's confessional statement Tight security in Port Harcourt CNPP warns on fake party leaders in Rivers Six students killed in Ikere College of Education protest Ogunpa: FG backs out of settlement with contractor Akande indicts FG on security situation Oyo, Embassy charge journalists to report facts Delta govt warns councils against meaningless projects Delta moves to check medical quacks Benin Federal Secretariat fire blamed on electrical fault, stove Grant access to election result sheets, tribunal orders INEC LG polls: Opposition parties restate doubts Murder of lecturer: Police arrest 15 suspects Purge imminent in Lagos State public service Oyo, Osun spend N.3m on LAUTECH students Oyo AD alleges plot to rig council polls LG polls: NCP knows fate today Politics Evil men have invaded Nigeria, says Ogbeh I'm ready for truce if�, says Akinfenwa 'Imposition of candidates responsible for killings' Disparity in emolument of Federal Executive Council members Editorial & Opinion Governor Orji Kalu's ordeal Ibori: Trials, thrills and triumphs (2) Perspectives on the real barbarians Nigeria, head hunters and cannibalism Consequences of fake drugs *  *  * Daily/Weekly Trust March 16, 2004 Top Stories CNPP, Boni reject 5�year single term Insecurity: IGP faces Reps today Dollar Salary: FG says Gani lacks locus standi 2003 Election: Witnesses say no election in Edo Locusts, quelea birds invade Sokoto Spain withdraws troops from Iraq Ogboru Vs Ibori: Tribunal summons Gumi, others News Northerners allege marginalisation in NCAA IG sets up panel on illegal weapons Threat to life: Kalu�s absence stalls PDP investigation FG insists on NNN privatisation Polio vaccine controversy: Obasanjo receives joint c��ttee report Bamaiyi: Counsel pleads for study of counter affidavit Aviation DG�s office burgled Obasanjo launches NEEDS, says it will solve problems CBN mops up N62.3b from circulation Wuyep warns soldiers against disloyalty Nas pleads for Abacha family over trip Cashier commits suicide over posting PLSG pledges to end crisis Obasanjo confirms justice Senlong expulsion Kebbi spends N75m on Argungu festival -Commissioner Rivers Assembly proposes anti-rape law Gov Bukar bags African governor award Shekarau pledges priority to women, children FG to spend N100bn on education � Minister Cross Rivers govt warns warring communities Rivers assures pensioners over payment NGO berates Ngige over private security Abuja Trust Armed robbers invade UniAbuja female hostel Gwagwa chief pleads with MFCT to commission vocational centre Man in court for forging land documents LG polls: Candidates complain of discrepancies Court arraigns two for beating FRSC staff Gwagwalada residents form vigilante groups to check robbers Kano Trust 50 lawyers defend Ado Bayero Imams urged to preach peace during sermous Eko Trust Oko-Baba residents tender apology �Wounded security aide flown abroad LG polls: Lagos police warn politicians on violence LASG orders operation show your certificate Over 300 sites for beautification in Lagos Politics Still waiting for the �realistic� budget Kano PDP accuses Kwankwaso of sabotage C4D to celebrate Ya�Adua annually 2007: Atiku candidature non-negotiable � NEDA Jigawa LGs now development units *  *  * Reuters March 12, 2004 UN Council Freezes Ex-Liberian Leader's Wealth UK's StanChart Bank sees growth in BiafraNigeria Chad Says Killed 43 Islamic Militants in Clashes S.Africa's Neighbors Ponder Post-Apartheid Giant Mercenary intrigue spotlights West Africa's oil curse *  *  * Mail & Guardian March 09, 2004 BiafraNigerian president under fire after violence Kano starts enforcing Sharia *  *  * IRIN March 12, 2004 AIDS treatment resumes as depleted drug stocks replaced Thousands made homeless by shanty fire *  *  * 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 *  *  * 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 *  *  * Sports News March 16, 2004 Falcons, Dream Team Will Qualify for Athens - Galadima Power Mike a National Hero - Minister I Won't Leave Dortmund - Oliseh United Will Bounce Back -Beckham How Ready is Greece for Athens 2004 Abandoned Baseball Park Worries Saraki Redknapp Signs New Pompey Deal NBA: Hawks Thrash Raptors FIFA Bans Bafana Defender Berger in Disarray Farouk Wins First Bank Golf Tourney Ikhana may drop Yobo, others from Tunis cracker Super Falcons suffer kits disgrace in South Africa Osim sends SOS to NFA over Enyimba Farouk beats Ubi on count-back at First Bank Open Ref wants NBBF to be part of Olympic preparations Kalu states why Enyimba engaged Urukalo In whose interest?  *  *  * Business News March 16, 2004 FG Earns N25bn From Gas Flaring, Royalty in Jan 'Entrepreneurship, Technology Bane of SMI Devt' Marketers Laud FG's Moves to Cut LPG Prices Will Crude Oil Flow in the North? OWA 2004: Total Focuses on Human Development ..Bluewater to Exhibit Offshore Facilities Oando Improves Staff Performance JDZ Licensing: Awaiting the Last Word Local Content: Stiff Sanctions Await Oil Majors Oil Traders Face Risk of Depleted Tanker Fleet Chevron Votes $.5m to Boost Corporate Responsibility IFDC-DAIMINA Project: How Well So Far? 'SMI Operators Should be More Aware of Govt Policies' SERI Calls for Transparent Budgetry System Vigeo Recommends The Hub Office Support Services NIIM, EPMS Introduce Environmental Management Training 'Nigerian Banks Unwilling to Support Agric Development' Asian Poultry May be Worst Hit by Global Dip 'How to Revitalise and Grow Nigeria's Economy' FG Raps Julius Berger over Ikorodu Road Rehabilitation Mortgage Association Commends Government Cross River National Park Gets Treetop Walkway FG to Enforce Global Ban on Harmful Chemicals First City Estates Develops Office Complex That Property Owners May Not Be Taxed Out of Existence Expert Lists Factors Influencing Share Prices Trade Bank Records N2.7bn Turnover in 9 Months Standard Chartered Joins Billionaire Profit-Making Banks Osun State Raises N251m for UNDP Intercontinental Bank Set to Improve Services Manufacturers pledge support for NAFDAC OWA conference opens in Abuja tomorrow FG urged to facilitate IT growth in schools Motorola unveils portable two-way radio range Telecom in Nigeria:The 21st century revolution  *  *  *
Biafra Vanguard March 12, 2004 How to win resource control battle �NLC chief Kalu playing to the gallery, says Obadan Two female DELSU students abducted, N1m property stolen in raid Two communities razed by soldiers, Ijaw leaders allege Suspended polls in Warri LGs � Itsekiri want Delta Govt to reconsider decision Death threat: APGA's boss wants Kalu's claim probed Anambra to prosecute sanitation fees defaulters Imo loses N213b to fire in 3 years  *  *  *		O'dua Vanguard March 12, 2004 Picketing: Court adjourns banks, NLC's suit May 5 Textile union asks govt to decentralise Police 2 killed as robbers engage Police in gun battle LG polls: LASIEC extends deadline on screening  *  *  * Arewa Vanguard March 12, 2004 Nasarawa school tutors suspend sit-in strike BCC:Dabo drops contempt proceedings against govt, core investors Presidency lobbies National Assembly on power reform bill  *  *  *