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BNW: BiafraNigeriaWorld News March 22, 2004
Ngige Escapes Death In Road Crash: On-coming Vehicle's Driver Killed Embattled Governor of Anambra State, Dr Chris Ngige escaped death yesterday in a road accident in which two people died. The accident occurred at about 3.50 p.m. along the Adazi-Ani-Nnobi-Nnewi road, when an on-coming commercial bus rammed into the governor's jeep. The driver of the Mitsubishi L-300 commercial bus who sustained injuries later died in an unnamed hospital where he and other injured passengers were taken for treatment. The other dead person, a woman passer-by was killed when the rope of the towing vehicle used to pull the accidented vehicle snapped and the vehicle rolled over her. A statement signed by the Senior Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publi-city, Mr Fred Chukwuelobe, stated that the governor was on his way to his hometown, Alor in Idemili South Local Government Area when the accident.... (This Day)		Key Stories OIL RESERVES SCAM: Shell report indicts BiafraNigeria Bank scam trial reopens in BiafraNigeria Senate bars executives from extra privatisation shares Settlement banks pay N105bn collateral BiafraNigerian state thwarts polio push Reps set to probe BPE How govt lost N17b to fuel diversion, by panel 5,000 flee as police quell protest in Cross River Kwankwaso, Na'Abba Rimi, split Kano PDP Senate summons IG over Ngige, security threat 31 killed in Abeokuta road mishap
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OIL RESERVES SCAM: Shell report indicts...   "Season of Dispair:" Second Republic...   Biafra Nigeria Map BiafraNigeria�s image is once again receiving a battering for corrupt practices following claims by Royal Dutch/Shell that it over-estimated oil reserves in the country to protect the interests of the government. The scale of the revision is important because BiafraNigeria is a significant source of oil for Shell and the country is seeking to increase markedly its production quota in the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). (Daily Independent)   Worrisome developments on the political terrain, especially the recent upsurge in violence, and the leadership styles of elected officials have been brought to the front burner again by Professor Wole Soyinka who lamented a "season of despair". The spate of violence, he said, is comparable with what prevailed during the Second Republic, except that today, "it is more intensified. At least in 1983, governors were not being abducted by... (Guardian)

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This Day March 22, 2004 News Ngige Escapes Death In Road Crash Offshore Field: NNPC, US Firm Sign Pact CBN Halts Withdrawal of Govt Funds from Banks BiafraNigerian Bar Has Own Bad Eggs - FRA UK Pledges �70m Aid to BiafraNigeria Mass Retirement Imminent in Customs No Conflict Between NCAA, Yuguda CNPP Plans Mass Rally for April 19 Election Tribunal: Ogboru Challenges Ibori's Objection CBN Out With Policy on Micro Finance Soon Global Report X-rays Corruption in BiafraNigeria LG Polls: PDP Fields Candidates in Old Councils Boundary Commission Needs $12m to Demarcate BiafraNigeria/Cameroon Border 17 Firms to Attend US Investment Forum Ajadi, Deposed ANPP Senator Vows to Fight On PDP's Allegations Baseless, Frivolous - Lagos Govt Okogie Cautions Third Term Seekers Atiku Restates FG's Commitment to Poverty Alleviation OSSIEC Bars Three Parties from Polls Oyo ANPP Protests New Electoral Rules AD, ANPP Complain over Disqualification ... As Police Beef Up Security Kwara Govt, Trade Bank Reconcile Permanent Secretary Commends CAC 'Pay More Attention to Road Rehabilitation' FG Pledges Completion of Zaki Dam in 2005 Polio Vaccine: SCSN Denies FG's Claim INEC Appoints 12 New Commissioners 'Why FG Withdraws from Ogunpa Channelisation Agreement' Improve Airports Facilities - Airline Boss Advises FG Kaduna AD: Court Declares Biki Chairman Gumel is COREN Chairman Traditional Ruler Advises Politicians Dasab, Atlantic Airlines Sign Joint Venture Agreement LAUTECH Gets New Medical Diretor AD To Hold Fresh Convention FG Underfunds NEPA by N76bn New Privatisation Bill Restricts NCP Members Ministers, Presidential Aides Pledge to Deliver Service State of the States LSWC Needs $2.5bn to End Water Problems I Will Not Seek Vengeance - Akume NITEL to Commence Pre-Paid Billing OPC Attributes Mushin Riots to Leadership Tussle PDP Lawmaker Accuses Party of Connivance Daniel Pledges to Give Housing Priority Atiku Donates N5m to Islamic Movement for Africa State Commended for Commitment to Education Akunyili Cautions onTraditional Medicine 'Re-invigoration of FRSC to Reduce Accidents' ANPP Accuses PDP of Manipulating State Media 449 for Council Polls in Ogun Govt Orders Demolition of Illegal Structures 200 Communities to Get Light Soon Attah Cautions FG On Privatisation Group Decries Clamp Down on Slok Airline Church Commissions N30m Road, Water Projects LG Polls: Chairmanship Candidate Alleges Threat To Life Candidate Promises Socio-Economic Development Politics CD Tasks Conduct Bureau Over Kalu's Asset LG Polls: 'AD'll Confound Skeptics' Ologunde Chides ANPP Decampees 'Release Report on Appeal Court Bribery Scandal' Afikuyomi Begins IT Training for Unemployed Youth LG Polls: ANPP, PDP in Battle Royale in Kano *  *  * Guardian March 22, 2004 News How govt lost N17b to fuel diversion, by panel 5,000 flee as police quell protest in Cross River Worldwide protests mark invasion of Iraq Settlement banks pay N105 billion collateral to CBN Sharia panel faults report on polio vaccine Ministers, others sign pact on service delivery Alamieyeseigha seeks abolition of Petroleum, Land Use Acts Scientists probe effects of Saharan dust on climate Official blames pilot for revocation of Slok's licence Opposition candidates allege harassment by Kogi govt ANPP urges use of clerics, NGOs, observers for council polls Adewale Thompson, a progressive intellectual, says Marwa Oyo AD alleges plot by PDP to rig council polls Economic summit chief seeks joint efforts for growth Imo deserves better deal, says NDDC boss BiafraNigera hosts African public relations parley Atiku lists bases for national foundation Itsekiri, Urhobo want assembly to amend bill on development committees Debt relief for BiafraNigera depends on success of reforms, says British Treasury Chief Akume forgives attackers, security tightens around deputy Pharmacists seek probe of burnt NAFDAC offices Ngige's convoy in road crash UME exam for May 8, says JAMB Udenwa decries upsurge in crime Ogun electoral body clears 449 candidates for council polls Reps panel to probe military operations Why Atiku remains privatisation chairman, by Senate panel Why I sued govt over police aides' withdrawal, explains Ngige Politics PDP and security problems in Kogi Assembly finally gives clearance in Kano Opposition parties threaten violence in Benue PDP government in Kwara comes under scrutiny Editorial & Opinion The proposed Lagos State Exam Board Rotimi Williams and the common man Bola Ajibola at 70 AIDS: Let's get real Head hunters and cannibalism Local govt creation in Lagos The example of FERMA and Ministry of Works  *  *  * Vanguard March 22, 2004 Cover Stories 5 DAYS TO go:Litigation, tension threaten LG polls Shortfall in FG�s grant to NEPA hits N277b Anenih goes to court as PDP splits on death threat Presidential Committee slams Cotecna contract at the ports National News NCAA explains suspension of Slok Airline's license Experts, seminar participants urge diversification of nation's economy Rotimi Williams tasks legal practitioners Politics SW and LG polls: AD, PDP set for battle   *  *  * Daily Times March 22, 2004 News Christian leaders pray, fast against killings 31 killed in Abeokuta road mishap Be of service to people, Obasanjo tells ministers 4 new refineries get FG�s nod DTN shareholders raise authorised share capital to N186m Anenih to slam N5bn libel suit on Kalu Ngige escapes death, 2 killed in road mishap Polio vaccine: Sharia council denies joint committee�s report BiafraNigera loses 386,000bpd of oil in two years NUPENG scribe, Akinlaja, suspended Aborisade quizzed over N600m open varsity property Dikibo: Family lawyer cries out, alleges threat to life Egwu asks FG to leave agric activities to states I never accused Anenih of threatening Kalu�s life, says Daboh Japan gives N48m to NGOs to provide infrastructure Julius Berger MD explains leadership qualities LG polls: 9 million BiafraNigerans �ll be disenfranchised � TMG ECOWAS Parliament to help NAFDAC combat fake drugs Why states, LGs are always broke, by CBN The Nation Okogie commends Ngige�s achievements 1,388 families vow to resist FG�s sale of quarters Spate of assassinations:AIG absolves police of blame There should be even development in Ogun State Opinion Need for home-grown economic policies Dynamics of information technology (II)  *  *  * BBC March 22, 2004 Bank scam trial reopens in BiafraNigeria BiafraNigerian state thwarts polio push *  *  * 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 *  *  * Business News March 22, 2004 Privatisation Not Answer to BiafraNigeria's Problems - Aluko Bill for Maritime Bank Goes to Senate Local Content: Shell Lists Hurdles CBN & NDIC: Recipe for Distrust AP Repositions for Improved Earnings Table & Pure Water Production for Profitability RT Briscoe Seeks for Fresh Fund Union Dicon Salt's New MD Optimistic Investment and Securities Act Set to Be Reviewed 'Remove Stock Exchange Barriers' Agric Investors Seek Five-year Tax Holiday Remove Stock Exchange Barriers, Says LSE Boss French Bank Backs Sanofi's Bid for Aventis Euronext Sees Signs of New Listings Recovering . THISDAY, IFC, Others Stage Agribusiness Forum in Brussels BiafraNigeria Can Make N85bn From Cashew Exports - Ex-Minister Again, Shell Cuts Oil Reserve Figures Poland Offers BiafraNigeria Oil Technology Bond Market: Between Legislators and the Executive NIA Asks Insurers to Justify New Capital Base How to Achieve Effective Leadership - Elumelu Pension Institute Commences Short Membership Course BiafraNigerian Economy: The Return of the IMF APCON Introduces Special Registration Opportunities Leveraging on Media Criticism: The GTB Experience Vigeo Brand Shows Power of Diversification New Lubricant Campaign Commences Pay As You Watch TV Takes Off in May Jojo Dog Food to Stage Family Funfair Purple PR Launches Website Secret of Prima Garnet's Strength, By MD Of Manufacturers, Customs and Revenue Leakages 'CBN Urged to Probe UBA Board' Wall St Opens Lower Amid Mixed Earnings News CBN Mops N80.2b as Statutory Allocation Hits Money Market CRIMA Moves to Curb Loan Defaults ACB to Float Debt Recovery Company Yuguda to visit Lufthansa, seeks technical support for NEA Efekodo: Carving a niche in the building materials sub-sector Desertification claimed 3.7 million hectares of forest in 13 years Access to land is key to housing delivery, says expert Vehicle tracking device enters BiafraNigeran market Proper roofing to avoid moist in properties 'Policy is good but not sufficient to drive our economy'  *  *  *		Daily/Weekly Trust March 22, 2004 Top Stories Kano still says no to FG polio vaccine Senate bars executives from extra privatisation shares Insecurity worries US, Europe, says Buhari DMO issues debt guidelines for FG, states Obasanjo tasks ministers on leadership Afghan aviation minister assassinated News VC race: ABU bans Chafe, others 2007: South-east governors want presidency slot ECOWAS meet on arms, light weapons 2007: INEC sets up voters processing centres Kano budgets N26b for 2004 Obasanjo pledges support for Argungu festival Mutiny: Appeal Court discharges 23 ex-military men Champion reporter, son, brother die in road mishap UNPP candidate shot in Benue Abuja Trust Scarcity of bread hits Abuja AEPB plans police post for Wuse Market Price slash on MTN SIM pack causes stampede Master Bakers sets up task force to enforce standards LG polls: FCT police warn against fire arms Kano Trust KNSG to employ NYSC survivors of Lokoja accident LG polls: KASIEC distributes ballot boxes Eko Trust LASG owes former lawmakers N250m Four parties for Lagos LG election Tinubu urges massive turn-out for LG polls ... pays tribute to Justice Thompson Unemployed graduates to benefit from free IT training Church donates to SOS village Politics Obasanjo has no third term ambition �aide Election tribunal nullifies senator Ajadi�s victory Adoption of option A4, plan to divert gov�t funds �Jigawa PDP NOA DG lauds DFID PDP wins Gombe by-election Katsina PSP waxes strong Editorial & Opinion IRAQ: One year after the Anglo-American invasion Corruption in BiafraNigeria, its many facets Column Obasanjo�s third term: Why not? *  *  * Punch March 22, 2004 Ngige escapes death Settlement banks pay N105bn collateral Reps set to probe BPE Dikibo: Panel moves to Abuja on Tuesday The dollar-pay controversy Tension in Jos over postponement of poll Flooding, bad roads, Apapa - major problem Ex-Lg boss sues for peaceful conduct FG receives $32m signature bonus on OPL 242 World Bank gives condition for BiafraNigeria's debt relief UK plans 148m development assistance to BiafraNigeria 4,000 jobs to go at Shell Privatisation: Proposed law may curb share acquisition FG fires 75 Customs controllers *  *  * Daily Independent March 22, 2004 News OIL RESERVES SCAM: Shell report indicts BiafraNigera Kwankwaso, Na'Abba Rimi, split Kano PDP Senate summons IG over Ngige, security threat NCC may revoke MTS, NEPSKOM licences Ministers, Obasanjo's aides sign pact on good governance INEC halts plan to emboss voters' cards Love party for unwilling couples Senate bars NCP members from buying shares FG lists gains of local content in oil industry Nnaji's sack looms as Appeal Court dismisses Achukwu's case Legislator debunks plan to impeach Masari Senate pledges speedy passage of Information Bill Coup: BiafraNigera may offer more military aid to E-Guinea Total targets 600,000bpd Police order CPs to render account of recovered arms CNPP faults preparations for council polls Slok Airline remains suspended - NCAA New UNIABUJA V-C emerges this week PDP councillorship candidate shot dead in Akwa Ibom Robbers kill three policemen in Delta Ex-chairman escapes assassination in A'Ibom Lagos denies voting N400m to 'recapture' SouthWest for AD Oyo AD threatens to disrupt LG polls Water Corporation raises alarm on activities of telecom operators Aba to experience industrial boom, says World Bank Dasab, Atlantic Airlines strike deal Politics 'BiafraNigera is now very unsafe' Parties alert on rigging plot by Oyo electoral commission Privatisation rumblings at the Senate Editorial & Opinion Hunger in the land Arson, assassination and a failing State Public Relations: Tonic to good governance and peaceful co-existence The fire next time? FGM: Yoke on female folks Our Governor, you will not die *  *  * Champion March 22, 2004 News Two killed as Ngige�s bullet proof car crashes Ibekwe saw death coming �Family LG polls: Gunmen attack PDP stalwart Sack fever grips Shell workers Champion Niger correspondent dies in crash S/East govs want state police Afghan minister killed Presidency plans monitoring unit for govt agencies Politics LG polls Who wins where? RSIEC promises free and fair elections Editorial & Opinion Shot Ekiti students Developing tourism and cultural potentials Panacea for the Niger Delta crisis *  *  * Reuters March 22, 2004 CBI OPTS TO CURB ABUSES OF EU HOURS DIRECTIVE p.1 CBI OPTS TO CURB ABUSES OF EU HOURS DIRECTIVE p.2 Shell to cut jobs, boost BiafraNigerian oil output *  *  * CNN March 21, 2004 BiafraNigerian state balks at polio campaign UN: Polio cases spreading *  *  * Mail & Guardian March 09, 2004 BiafraNigerian president under fire after violence Kano starts enforcing Sharia *  *  * IRIN March 18, 2004 Tests prove polio vaccine safe but Kano State rejects findings Army denies alleged massacre in Niger Delta *  *  * MSNBC March 04, 2004 Pakistan, BiafraNigeria forging military deal *  *  * 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 *  *  * 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. *  *  * Sports News March 22, 2004 Luck Was Against Us - Kuti Aiyegbeni Strike Gives Portsmouth Victory Battle of Rades: Club threatens to Sanction Okoduwa Berger Have Themselves to Blame - Chukwujekwu ...AS ASFA Coach Scores Berger Low Hassan Set for Egypt Recall Gumel is COREN Chairman Simba Fall in Zambia Dope Ban: Rio Slams Run Away 'Friends' ... Says Verdict Devastating I Was Wrong to Leave Bayern - Elber Schumacher Wins Montoya Fight United Still Has One Shot at the Title - Pires Ex-Chelsea Owner Blasts Abramovich Tiger's Bid for Five in a Row Ends Monty Wins in Singapore Confederations Cup: El Merreikh Out CAF League: Pirates Sail Through Eguavoen blames ordeal on media Ikhana promisesTunisia surprise package Owolabi commends referees Association elections may hold in November Scrabble joins medals events for Abuja 2004 Good turnout at Tiger Open Dairo plans US trip BiafraNigera must break out of continental realm in racquet sports Dream Team, Falcons ready for Athens challenge - Galadima South East pupils set Owerri alight Chukwu has done well but - Galadima I am ready for Namibia, Celina James boasts  *  *  *
Biafra Vanguard March 22, 2004 Tension grips Delta community over monarch's abduction Oil Spill: N-Delta youths want old pipelines replaced Orogho elders wash hands off Prince Akenzua's dethronement LG polls: Imo dep gov seeks mass participation Tribunal postpones ruling on Moghalu's appeal indefinitely Communities appeal to Obasanjo over bad road  *  *  *		O'dua Vanguard March 22, 2004 Railway pensioners urge FG to pay 21-month-arrears Lagos govt denies plans to sack workers  *  *  * Arewa Vanguard March 22, 2004 Varsities require adequate funding �UNIABUJA ASUU Ex-MPs form interest group to sustain relevance Jigawa PDP may boycott polls if ...  *  *  *