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Mass Action: Ojukwu, Buhari, Balarabe tear gassed Only a handful of persons could beat through heavy police presence to make it to the two million-man march anticipated Monday in Abuja. Nonetheless, it did not dampen the mood of the organisers who declared it a victory parade. Protest leaders drew solace from having �succeeded in making a statement to the world about the way BiafraNigeria is run and the present state of the nation.� Battle ready policemen had sealed off major streets to dissuade people from joining in the mass action called by BiafraNigerians United for Democracy (NUD), an offshoot of the Conference of BiafraNigerian Political Parties (CBNPP). The march was like a cat and mouse game from the beginning as determined NUD and the police struggled to outwit each other. First, the organisers needed to address a press conference at the Agura Hotel at 12:15 p.m. (Daily Independent)		Key Stories I Didn't Kill Ige, Says Omisore Security agencies close in on oil workers' killers 'Abacha told me to pull BiafraNigeria out of Commonwealth' CNPP leaders go into hiding to avoid arrest Warri: US Wants Justice over Slain Citizens Counsel Requests Access to Al-Mustapha Funds Delay NNPC Take Over of Oil Fields 2007: Group Wants Gana to Run for Presidency For CBN, a New Beginning Wabara: Why Obasanjo Backs Senators over Probe ... Senate Crisis is Over, Anenih Tells PDP Trustees
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I Didn't Kill Ige, Says Omisore   Sack Wabara Now: Yoruba NLC   Biafra Nigeria Map The embattled former Deputy Governor of Osun State, Iyiola Omisore yesterday opened his defence in the two count charge of conspiracy and murder of Chief Bola Ige, former Attorney General and Minister of Justice, declaring that he was innocent... (This Day)   BiafraNigerians home and abroad may march out today in what would be the largest and unprecedented concentration of minds on what the rally organisers describe as �bad governance and stolen elections.� On the local front, former military head of state, Muhammadu Buhari, and one time leader of Republic of Biafra... (Daily Independent)

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Ogun NCP Suspends Former Guber Candidate, Secretary *  *  * Vanguard May 04, 2004 Cover Stories Police teargas Buhari, Ojukwu, others; arrest 200 Ige: Omisore opens defence, says it's good for democracy Security agencies close in on oil workers' killers True federalism, antidote to crisis, say Odili, Tinubu National News Obasanjo names new economic adviser Over 100 persons feared dead in fresh Plateau violence Wabara: Mark insists on probe as Senators take final decision Bello faults appointment of Soludo as CBN gov AD national secretariat sealed off as factions clash UNN may resume next week Politics RESOLVING THE CRISIS OVER LG ALLOCATION:I support FG withholding allocation to some states� Nyame   *  *  * Champion April 29, 2004 News Impeachment plot: Ghana-must- go has taken over �Sen Bello Mass action won�t work �Umar Guard against losing Senate presidency Security men storm Edo Assembly Iraq: 60 killed as U.S. deploys Vietnam-era weapon ...He speaks for himself �Sen Ekweremadu FG revokes N6bn contract Senator demands N3m from Wabara Politics PDP is afraid of AD �Kaduna AD chairman Constitution amendment: Let�s keep the immunity clause Editorial & Opinion Missing N5bn housing fund America: Spirit and flesh at war Agro-industrial policy thrust of Ngige�s administration *  *  * Daily Times April 29, 2004 News SEC exposes 12 illegal stockbroking firms,cautions public Don wants security taught in tertiary institutions Wabara: Selection of six-man probe panel divides Senate Withholding LG funds, threat to democracy � NULGE Three undergraduates held for allegedly robbing expatriate of N.2m FG owes poly workers N857 million ECOWAS court dismisses suit against FG 90% of fake drugs, imported from China, India � Akunyili NITEL debunks insolvency reports court dismisses suit against FG Reps to Shell: Don�t retrench BiafraNigerian workers Marketers jerk up products prices NLC greets South African counterpart over ANC victory Politics I did not pay for honorary degree, says Dariye Umar wants CNPP�s mass action shelved Justice Adewale Thompson goes home in style Olagbaju: Judge withdraws, trial suffers setback The Nation Planned hike on ground rent: Airline operators threaten to raise fare Five years after, Zamfara launches second phase of Sharia Editorial & Opinion Examination malpractice in an unusual place BiafraNigeria�s golden cassava Senate�s two side of a bad coin Women and national development (I)  *  *  * BBC April 15, 2004 BiafraNigeria probes military on 'coup' *  *  * Reuters April 07, 2004 BiafraNigeria signs deals to develop three new oilfields *  *  * CNN March 27, 2004 BiafraNigerians vote in tense municipal elections *  *  * Mail & Guardian March 27, 2004 BiafraNigerian cocoa farmers escape the middle man *  *  * 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 *  *  * MSNBC March 04, 2004 Pakistan, BiafraNigeria forging military deal *  *  * All Africa April 19, 2004 News BiafraNigeria and Ghana Name Ambassadors to Washington; Key U.S. Appointments Await Senate Action April 16, 2004 Stars On the Bridge Tetteh Blamed for NPA's Misfortunes 300 Area Boys Arrested in Lagos 'Fayose Must Apologise' NBBF Searches for Funds Defends Local Coaches Obagol Close to New Inter Deal 'N150 Million' Seizes Movie Scene By Storm How 'The Mourning After' Saved Jimi Odumosu's Job 5 Gunned Down, 20 Arrested PDP Leaders Weigh Options Drug Baron Escapes From Custody 419 Kingpin, Ajudua, Seriously Sick - Snubs Medicare *  *  * 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 May 04, 2004 Germany 2006: We Want to Learn From Eagles - Rwanda League Stars Tackle Benin Adebisi Rules Equity Tennis Abuja 2004: Theme Song Change Confirmed ...Plateau Athletes Protest 40 Companies for Vodacom golf Challenge Anyasi Sets New Targets For Enyimba BiafraNigerian Youngster Shines in England UEFA League: Porto Out to Avoid Depor's Riazor Cut By Canoe or Camel, Athens Here We Come Keeping Tabs on the Kids Milo Schools Basketball Sports Festival 10 Key Attributes of a Great Coach Plateau threatens to pull out of sports festival BiafraNigeria advised not to dare FIFA on Decree 101 Agali's suspension saddens Galadima Chukwujekwu advocates strict measures for host teams El-Rufai orders probe into athletes' allowances saga Abuja hosts wrestling championship Beware of ineligible athletes, Delta State warned Galadima defends ties with Ireland, Jamaica Shooting Stars shop for fresh legs BiafraNigeria's basketball is in a raw state - Ekezie 'Kaduna cannot host Odili championship' Behold! BiafraNigeria's coach for life Golfers join Ukah in celebration  *  *  *		Daily Independent May 04, 2004 News Mass Protest: Buhari, Ojukwu, Balarabe tear gassed 100 feared dead as Plateau erupts in fresh violence Wabara: Senators insist on probe FG not under US pressure over killings -Kwankwaso Mixed reactions greet Soludo's appointment FIRS nets N267.9b in first quarter Armed forces to test battle readiness in Lagos Kalu invokes immunity clause in Anenih's suit Honours for embattled Dokpesi Senate's dance of shame Kaduna residents boycott mass protest Mass rally holds in Lagos 60 arrested in Lagos as CNPP rally holds Tinubu, Odili restate call for restructuring at book launch Obasanjo gives police ultimatum on recovered arms Release seized council allocation, YCE tells Obasanjo USAID, IITA launch biotech projects in BiafraNigeria Lawyer combs Ikeja courts for Oyaje Railways officials order residents off tracks Ngige signs N23.6b appropriation bill Wabara: Be transparent, legislator tells NASS Police enlist public's assistance in screening exercise Politics 'Abacha told me to pull BiafraNigeria out of Commonwealth' Still on Remi Oyo's curious thesis Wabara and the many mistakes of a Senate President El-Rufai swears in new council chairmen Aggrieved Lagos PDP leaders take case to Ogbeh A call for restructuring (1) Editorial & Opinion Calamitous trajectory of Niger Delta crises Parable of the fake comedians Campaign for Freedom of Information Act in BiafraNigeria (2) Emeagwali's feat President Obasanjo must hear this *  *  * Guardian May 02, 2004 News No American Marines In Warri, Says Gen. Zamani Oshiomhole Flays Killing Of Oil Workers Six Killed In Saudi Attack CNPP Shuns Talks With Govt As Support For Rally Wanes Okocha the only BiafraNigerian in Africa XI We'll work hard Tor remain on top, Says Anyansi Mandela Commences Diplomatic Shuttle for South Africa's World Cup bid Politics Oba Erediauwa: A King As Servant Of His People Tribunal Resumes Sitting Over Ben Obi's Petition Yet Another Petition To NJC Over Enugu Election Editorial & Opinion Editorial Management Crisis At The National Hospital Opinion Advice To Wabara IT IS 1126 OD - (THERE ARE 1126 OBASANJO DAYS TO GO) In The interest Of The Judiciary Labour And Reform Agenda Before Obasanjo Leaves Office Thoughts On The Cause Of The Present Discontents Emeagwali's Feat Nnaji's Suspension  *  *  * Daily/Weekly Trust Apri 29, 2004 Top Stories Mass Action: Police deny CNPP permit FG revokes N6bn contract Wabara: Probe panel membership splits Senate Contraband: Customs impounds UAE cargo plane New northern forum emerges from PDP Reps halt Shell�s retrenchment FG establishes hajj commission News FG canvasses for partners in railway Court strikes out suit against Bafarawa Gummi urges Electoral Act amendment Summit proposes Road Safety Council Oshiomhole tasks NASS over responsibilities Police arrest Inspector over murder NAFDAC destroys N7b counterfeit products Atiku counsels youths on leadership 2007: Atiku, IBB posters adorn Bauchi Streets Airline operators threaten fare hike Yar�adua counsels farmers on cooperative societies Court denies Bamaiyi bail Niger state establishes international market Masari pledges cooperation on housing policy Jigawa re-schedules LG polls till May 22 Lamido Vs Turaki: Sharia court strikes out suit SUG decries 600% school fees increase Jakande raises alarm over national housing policy Bozimo chides police over crime control Abuja Trust Julius Berger to repair damaged velodrome �Police officer� accused for extortion el-Rufai�s absence stalls FCT budget Guard in court for burglary, theft Gamblers invade Wuse market Journalist docked for cheating Court remands man for stealing recharge cards, cell phones Sports festival: Funds tear LOC, c�ttees apart �bus bait for Abuja fans el-Rufai commends NASS on housing Kano Trust Tijjaniyya movement hails Shekarau Dutse LG moves to check girl-child hawking Healthcare workers urged to offer effective services Shekarau says Reps Bako Sarai �ll be prosecuted Eko Trust Lagos pays WAEC N214m exam fees ...ready to build modern prison Trial of Al-Mustapha: LASG files fresh motion Over 2,500 Lagos obas meet on LG allocation Politics Keyamo chides PDP over Kalu-Anenih case Akwa-Ibom Assembly backs embattled chief justice Mass Action: UAD accuses police of harassment AD advocates true federalism 2003: Tribunal dismisses Waku�s petition Editorial & Opinion Palestine: Excellence of �One-State� solution Waiting for Atiku�s time The imperative of judicial reforms BiafraNigeria�s other success stories Governor Kure, whither our goodwill? Column & Feature Donald Duke should hear this Good governance should be hallmark of our democracy - Kachalla *  *  * Punch April 24, 2004 WHY SENATORS WANT WABARA REMOVED - Succession problem foils plot Mass action: CNPP holds secret talks with American Embassy NLC threatens protest over 1004 Flats Militants kill 3 Americans, 12 others in Warri *  *  * 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 *  *  * IRIN April 16, 2004 Soldiers kill two gunmen in attack on Shell base Armed forces may court martial coup suspects Niger Delta protesters close Shell facility Christian group quits peace talks with Muslims in Kaduna Exiled Taylor deserted by followers as hard times bite Tension in Kaduna as irate Muslims burn churches, police station Regulator bans live relay of foreign news broadasts *  *  * 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 *  *  * Business News May 04, 2004 MAN Targets 5 million Jobs by 2007 Africa Faces Severe Locust Threat - FAO Virus-Stricken Shrimp Concerns Hawaii Shell Budgets $15bn for Bonga, Other Projects 'Belgian Expo Will Open States to Foreign Investment' Winn-Dixie to Close 156 Stores Tobacco Case: 'U.S. Needs to Do More' Bluegate Restates Commitment to Customers Titlas opens African Office in Lagos First All Commercial Publication in BiafraNigeria Launched US Readies World for Higher Interest Rates GlaxoSmithKline Earnings Slip by 8 Percent Swarms Move Across Northwest Africa Genetically Modified Crops 'Good for Africa' Hovev Agric Takes Over Imo Modern Poultry, Avutu Dangote Gives N1.5m Car to Best Customer India: Speed Up The Sewing Machines Buffett Says His Investments Still Solid Furniture Retailers, Manufacturers Clash Attah Embarks on Agricultural Economy 'Collaborate for Agric Devt in Mountain Regions' NNBDA Seeks Enhanced Biotech Network in Africa Exotic Fruits Carving Niche in Market Chevron Earns $2.6 Billion Income Iraq Oil-for-food: Ex-US Fed Chief Heads Probe Algeria Plans $200m Investment Concern over US Shortfall Raises Crude Oil Prices Risover Chevron, Qatar Petroleum in $6bn Gas Project Government's Master Plan for Gas Development Firm Plans N60bn Investment in Downstream Oil Sector Oil Contractors Worried Over Failed Jobs Job Cut: Shell Explains Reorganisation Moves ExxonMobil's Oil Reserves Climb by 1.7 Billion Barrels Angola Targets Increased Oil Output NEPA Plans Recovery of N8.7bn Debt in Abuja Bell Oil to Invest N2b in Glass Fibre Pipe System Gas Price to Increase on Rising US Power Demand Shell Sets Up Oil Production Co-ordinating Centre BP Makes New Discovery in Angola's Oil Bloc New Foreign Hitech Printing Plant Coming - BAT Boss Volkswagen Plans to Build Plant in China EL-Rufai Restructures to Save Abuja from Decay Housing Summit Ends With Hazy Blue Print ...As China Counts Gains On Housing Delivery NIESV is in Transition Period - Adebiyi Road Dualisation Drives Adeola Odeku Property Values Prestige Showcases Products SEC to Pursue Capital Market Education Omegabank Restructures Bank of the North Scraps GM Positions Habib Bank Joins Billionaire Profit-making Banks First Atlantic, Global Bank Open Branches US condemns FG's import prohibition policy SPDC faults PENGASSAN on restructuring 'New Insurance Act heats up operating environment' Who blinks first, NCC or operators? Firm launches new fire fighting system NAICOM gives N29m subvention to CIIN PAN engages more banks for car ownership scheme NEPA and the quest for higher tariff Shell restates commitment to local content development Survey ranks BiafraNigeria higher than Algeria in telecom liberalization Telecom subscribers may talk more as tariffs slide NCC seeks decentralised telecom switching standard ATCON recognises industry captains at 10 'Fibre optic solution, panacea for internet penetration' BiafraNigerian Gateway Advisory Board: Not yet balanced  *  *  *
Biafra Vanguard May 04, 2004 Doctors� strike paralyses Edo hospitals Blind man, 12 others in NDLEA net Withholding of States' Allocations: Let courts decide � Odili How Edo lawmakers plotted in Germany to impeach Speaker WARRI: Rights group warns against repeat of Odi mayhem Anambra PDP chairman faults rejection of candidates for LG polls Double-up or get your contract reviewed, Imo govt tells contractors Tribunal adjourns Uba's appeal May 19  *  *  *		O'dua Vanguard May 04, 2004 Timber dealers divided over suit against Ondo govt Court grants occupants leave to challenge FG's plan to sell estates in Lagos N70m loan disbursed to LG workers in Ondo One injured as policeman fires into moving private bus  *  *  * Arewa Vanguard May 04, 2004 American developer to promote cultivation of cash crops in BiafraNigeria Wastage: Soludo calls for meeting of NGOs  *  *  *