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ACF endorses Marwa for 2007: No Decision by Ohanaeze Some powerful ground swell of support for the political ambition of former Lagos State military administrator, Mohammed Buba Marwa, is emerging. It became obvious at the weekend when he was reportedly endorsed by the Northern socio-cultural organisation, Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), for the 2007 Presidential race. The people of Gumel emirate in Jigawa State have also pledged their loyalty to his �future political ambition.� They spoke through their Emir, Ahmed Mohammed Sani, at an occasion marking the establishment of the emirate 400 years ago. Marwa was the guest of honour. He is in contention for the �Northern ticket� along with three others: Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former head of state....(Daily Independent) Happy Mother's Day 2004		Key Stories Railways opposes Odua's plan to link Lagos, Ibadan by rail Govs Squander Allocations on Forex - Minister Govs are looting treasuries ·Minister Ogbeh: 2005 Convention 'll Make or Mar PDP S-South govs to meet Obasanjo on roads in N-Delta Govt to finance deficit with N86b Abacha loot FG probes oil firms' spending Tear gas won�t stop us � Opposition 4 MASSOB activists arresed in church raid BiafraNigerians woo Zimbabwean farmers Rights activist seeks to end discrimination against those with AIDS
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Railways opposes Odua's plan to link...   Coup Plot Was Real: Obasanjo Opens Up...   Biafra Nigeria Map The BiafraNigerian Railway Corporation has declared illegal the recent plan by the Odua Investment Company to link Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, with Lagos State by rail. Citing Section 15 of the BiafraNigerian Railway Act (1955), the corp's chairman, Alhaji Mohammed, at the weekend in Lagos said that any such action could only be taken after the Act had been repealed. (Guardian)   President Olusegun Obasanjo has opened up that there was, indeed, a coup plot by some disgruntled elements to topple his administration before it leaked to the authorities. Obasanjo had before now, along with other top government functionaries, played down on the issue. Sunday Punch gathered that at a crucial meeting with some governors and prominent... (Punch)

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Guardian May 10, 2004 News Railways opposes Odua's plan to link Lagos, Ibadan by rail Bomb kills Chechen President, 29 others Speakers fault council reforms bill Brenda Fassie, South African musician, dies Funds shortage may stall road projects, says minister Babangida seeks arrest of Plateau mayhem's masterminds Dikibo for burial May 22 Bank of the North plans massive job cut ACF scribe, Emir back Marwa for 2007 Presidential race Teachers meet Obasanjo over unpaid N18b pensions Kano Assembly okays tougher laws against alcohol Sokoto revokes N2.1 b road contracts Opposition good for governance, says Shekarau Makarfi warns against diversion of fertiliser ASUU seeks fairness in choosing V.C for Ambrose Alli varsity Speakers support Presidency on stoppage of council allocations Private airline to build N370m hangar Kwara returns Lawal's N5.8m for four vehicles Obasanjo in Bayelsa, urges spiritual rebirth Senators urge Wabara to eschew vendetta, begin reconciliation Akande canvasses support for Oyinlola to develop Osun Court stops NBC from enforcing ban on miracle healing broadcast Police, banks differ over allowances for security aides Doctors' strike grounds activities at UNTH Associates honour Cyprian Ekwensi, Amos Tutuola Nobel laureate, Stiglitz, lauds NEEDS NBA President wants review of constitution Politics Limited options of the South in the PDP Requiem for a peacemaker, the Orodje of Okpe Editorial & Opinion Editorial Caring for the nation's senior citizens Opinion Much ado about dollar Privatisation: A sweet-sour experience Development agenda and the NGOs NBC and miracle healing/That story on Omagbemi/What manner of people  *  *  * Vanguard May 10, 2004 Cover Stories Govs waste monthly allocations �FG S-South govs to meet Obasanjo on roads in N-Delta Chechen president, Kadyrov, 31 others die in bomb blast Police IG, Okiro not for trial over assets Police raid MASSOB men in church * Confirm arrest of four National News Somolu calls for understanding on withheld council funds ANPP zones 2007 presidency to North Bulama sues Ribadu New National Carrier: S-Africa awaits FG's nod on MOU Politics Why I want Orji Kalu out�Onwuka Kalu Awujale Adetona - a monarch of all seasons   *  *  * Champion May 10, 2004 News Govs divert state funds into forex � Finance minister Obasanjo storms Bayelsa, seeks spiritual rebirth Tear gas won�t stop us � Opposition 4 MASSOB activists arresed in church raid FG wrong to withhold state allocations � NBA 2007: Arewa backs Marwa Family alleges threat to al-Mustapha�s life 5 firms in fresh bid for Mint Politics Nzeribe vs Senate : Who wins? Impeachment saga: Who is the plotter? Editorial & Opinion Africa and enlarged Europe Creating job opportunities A president and his people *  *  * Daily Times May 06, 2004 News CAN raises alarm over alleged terrorist�s activities in North Senate to probe Nzeribe over Wabara :� Ex-ABN chief denies initiating impeachment plot Code of Conduct Bureau indicts police chief, immigration boss, others Obasanjo threatens to recall errant envoys Police, Emir forestall religious crisis in Niger Plateau Govt imposes curfew on crisis-ridden community ACP-EU meeting to dwell on war against HIV/AIDS Polio: Mrs. Obasanjo blames rejection of vaccine for setback 2007: We must produce next president � Northern Govs Peace-keeping in Delta gulps N12bn yearly FG to reclaim FCT land acquired through illegal sold papers Govt pledges more funding for Navy Mass Rally divides Reps �As ANPP lawmakers stage a walk-out OPEC boss lobbies for production cut OSOPADEC budgets N3.99bn for capital projects Masari seeks legal backing for FG�s economic reforms Politics Only new Deji can remove me from palace, Akure regent Co-operate with opposition to ensure nation�s growth, FG told Seized aircraft: Owners of contraband give selves up Oyo Govt pays N8bn to teachers in 10 months MTN to invest N600m in health, education, poverty alleviation 11 killed in Jebba-Mokwa road accident Editorial & Opinion The satellite campus debate FG estates palaver!  *  *  * BBC May 09, 2004 BiafraNigerians woo Zimbabwean farmers Timeline: BiafraNigeria *  *  * Reuters April 07, 2004 BiafraNigeria signs deals to develop three new oilfields *  *  * CNN May 08, 2004 BiafraNigerian state considers punishment for drinking *  *  * Mail & Guardian May 06, 2004 BiafraNigeria to launch second satellite 'Many women and children were killed' *  *  * Washington Post May 08, 2004 BiafraNigerian State OKs New Alcohol Penalties BiafraNigeria Muslims Flee Ravaged Town *  *  * MSNBC May 06, 2004 Christian-Muslim violence in BiafraNigeria Red Cross says at least 500 killed in attacks on Muslim town *  *  * 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 *  *  * 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 10, 2004 NFA picks Dosunmu for Rwanda assault Delta, Edo heat up festival venues FIFA cannot sanction BiafraNigeria over Decree 101, says Toro Governors conference success excites minister, Ekeji Grumbling from BiafraNigerian tennis sisters Top seeds draw bye as Tennis events begin Cautious optimism from tennis Olympics camp No respite for professionals as CMCL takes amateurs to Abuja  *  *  *		This Day May 10, 2004 News Govs Squander Allocations on Forex - Minister Ogbeh: 2005 Convention 'll Make or Mar PDP Crude Oil Price Now $40 Per Barrel Mint: Five Firms Bid for Management Contract 'Constitutional Breaches Non Issues in Election Petition' Ogunlewe Orders Contractor Back to Site Kwara, Zimbabwean Farmers Sign Agreement LG Reform Bill: States May Drag FG to Court Brenda, S/African Singer, Dies in Coma 2007:YCE Chief Cautions North BiafraNigeria Among Africa's Fastest Growing GSM Market - ITU No Going Back on Destination Inspection - Minister Plateau Ethnic Militia Release 37 Hostages Pan Ocean Oil: Court Adjourns Ruling to May 25 Kwara Returns N5.8m cheque to Lawal Wabara, Mark Hold Lunch Parley in Otukpo Low Exchange Rate 'll Boost Agriculture - Stiglitz RMFAC's Member Backs Obasanjo on New LGs 'IGP Not Facing Assets Probe' 6 Wounded as Dockworkers Clash Akande Wants Police to Investigate George 419: Ajudua Withdraws Appeal, Stays Applications Anenih: PDP Chieftain Challenges Terry Waya 6 AIDS Organisations Get N.5m Lifeline Book Fair Trust Honours Ekwensi, Tutuola LG Allocation: Niger Takes FG to Court France Won't Pull Out of BiafraNigeria - Envoy Oba Akiolu: Appeal Court Rules Tomorrow 'Convoy Crash Not Linked with My Daughter's Wedding' Farmers Get 10,000 Tonnes of Fertilizer Don't Privatise NEPA, FG Advised Church Decries National Insecurity Osun Police Warned Against Toll Collection Gulder Ultimate Search Continues Akande Seeks Support for Oyinlola NLC, TUC Appeal Adjourned to May 18 NANS Condemns OAU over Departmental Changes 'Ijaws to Fight Injustice, Not Secede' Synod Decries Spate of Killing Group Begins Development Programmes for Youths SOBECK to Showcase BiafraNigeria's Business, Leisure State of the States Dariye Denies Sacking Ethnic Group ...Bauchi Speaker Condemns Crisis Institute Makes Case for Revised Survey Police Arrest MASSOB Members Group Seeks Preservation of Igbo Culture C/River Empowers 300 Graduates *  *  * Punch May 10, 2004 News Govs are looting treasuries ·Minister National Conference, solution to Niger Delta crisis ·Afe Babalola ·We need spiritual revival, says Obasanjo Rivers summons stakeholders meeting over cultism Electricity: More disruptions expected Plateau State bloodbath Oba of Benin got it wrong FG to audit oil companies·accounts BiafraNigerian ship owners target N10bn oil trans-shipment market NCP to review NITEL, Afribank transactions on May 18 *  *  * Daily Independent May 10, 2004 News ACF endorses Marwa for 2007 Govt to finance deficit with N86b Abacha loot FG probes oil firms' spending EU plans N30b projects in BiafraNigeria this year El-Rufai swears in six secretaries today Lagos-Ibadan road repair: Berger gets FG's retainership America seconds expert to BiafraNigeria's police commission Forex: Banks get deadline to submit corporate customers' tax clearance Ogbeh wants PDP governors to hold consultations Obasanjo's election: Yusuf loses at Supreme Court Inflation rises to 17.8% UNIABUJA may boil over appointment of new VC Victims allege use of foreign mercenaries in Plateau crisis Appeal court rules on Oba Akiolu's installation Parents, candidates wail as JAMB fails to conduct exam Illegal bunkering: Police take suspects to court 2007: Yakassai advises South East Rep warns Igbo senators against inordinate ambition Strike paralyses services at UNTH Lagos to benefit from NEPAD cities programme FG vows to deal with exam fraudsters Police launch manhunt for cult suspect South Africa celebrates global tourism performance, unveils new brand Politics Theatrics of Arthur Nzeribe A virile National Assembly Commission's our challenge -Akau Extradition Treaty between BiafraNigeria and South Africa Bill Trouble not yet over for Wabara? A House in desperate search for integrity ' Our goal is to make the Abuja vision a reality' (3) Editorial & Opinion The return of Muammar Qaddafi Wrong priorities in Lagos and FCT Warri: Much ado about Development Committees Odili and the pedestrian lackeys The right to protest RE: Wabara: How long shall we suffer thee? Well done, Minister Chikelu *  *  * IRIN May 09, 2004 Rights activist seeks to end discrimination against those with AIDS Persecuted gay community cautiously seeks a voice Muslim death toll in raid on Yelwa tops 600 - Red Cross Cheap AIDS treatment scheme still has big problems HIV prevalence fell last year, but is set to resume growth Dozens killed in fresh sectarian attack in Plateau state Few brave heavy police presence to demonstrate against Obasanjo Opposition groups call protests against Obasanjo Troops hunting oil workers� killers meet militia resistance Ethnic clashes claim 20 lives in Plateau State *  *  * Daily/Weekly Trust May 06, 2004 Top Stories 2007: It�s our turn - Northern govs Muslims abandon Shendam Six killed in Jigawa Fulani/Farmers clash Mass action: ANPP Reps walkout over police attack on Buhari Fraudsters invade Tinubu�s office World Bank grants N14.7bn UBE loan News Senate investigates Nzeribe over Wabara saga Perform or resign, Obasanjo tells ambassadors Buhari meets British MPs Asset declaration: Why CCB can�t prosecute defaulters � Official Lawyers ask court to void 1999 constitution Reps c�ttee seeks strict implementation of NEEDS Navy promises better service Legislator decries poor facilities in Kebbi schools Governor�s wife wants investment on child dev NANS wants Wabara probed Gombe bizman establishes study centres Goje signs state varsity bill Two policemen killed in auto crash Obasanjo backs electoral reforms Abuja Trust Perform or quit, LOC tells sports festival caterers Teenage driver outsmarts highway police Woman in court for resisting police arrest el-Rufai to release funds for sewage plant ...bans illegal sale of fish on FCT highways Demolition: Imam lauds exemption of Kubwa juma�at mosque Two alleged rapists granted bail Eko Trust MTN plans N600m investment foundation in Lagos Lagos to resuscitate chanelisation project Oba of Lagos backs Erediauwa over Oduduwa�s status Lagos NUJ inaugurates new press centre, website Lekki community commissions electrification project Politics 2007: The crowded race for Zamfara Govt House Jos North LG polls: To be or not? Editorial & Opinion Iraq: Abu Ghraib abuses Re: So that NPI may succeed Where is Buba Galadima? Column & Feature Nasir el-Rufai: A short giant In Rwanda, the search for truth is on *  *  * 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 *  *  * Business News May 10, 2004 Elf Petroleum ready for seismic activities on OPL 221 NIPOST holds second courier summit LASEPA to curb pure water sachet abuse Curbing rising cases of building collapse Getting set for real estate investment business Businessmen must access abundant resources, says Ohuabunwa Stylish building, interior designs' award debuts BiafraNigerian engineers are under-utilised - Zedomi  *  *  *
Biafra Vanguard May 10, 2004 Ijaw group kidnap Oil Palm worker, demand N.15m ransom PENGASSAN threatens to withdraw members from N-Delta French Govt moves to protect $4bn investment, nationals in N-Delta Abraka people appeal to Ibori on Kwale road Group wants oil workers' killers prosecuted 2007: OYC backs Igbo presidency campaign Industrial action cripples activities at UNTH LG allocation: Local govt employees appeal to FG Ngige enjoins christians to participate actively in politics Group condemns move to impeach Wabara  *  *  *		O'dua Vanguard May 10, 2004 NCP chieftain raps Ogunlewe on repair of Lagos roads New police boss warns armed robbers to keep off Lagos Ayede-Ekiti monarch writes Ekiti govt over activities of ex-regeant Olajumoke urges obas to speak out on Yoruba dynasty saga  *  *  * Arewa Vanguard May 10, 2004 Communal feud: Babangida advises Plateau government Mass Action:MP tongue-lashes ANPP governors for being absent Haruna:Work-in-process not related to tribunal�s decision �ZADOK Two ex-commissioners in Kano to appear before inquiry  *  *  *