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Warlord Aide Dies in London Hospital: Yoruba Mourn Sunday Afolabi An eerie silence enveloped on Monday the new Bodija, Ibadan residence of former Internal Affairs Minister, Sunday Afolabi, as news of his death filtered in. His widow, Beatrice, fought back tears as she sat in the midst of sympathisers. Both Governors Rashidi Ladoja (Oyo State) and Olagunsoye Oyinlola (Osun State) described his death as a rude shock, coming at a time of encouraging reports about his recovery from his sick bed in London. "SM�s death came to us as a rude shock giving that he was already recovering from his illness. This is a confirmation that God is the ultimate decider. He lived for our nation, he died for our nation,� said Ladoja in his condolence message at Afolabi�s residence. Oyinlola was more philosophical in his approach to the death of the former Deputy Governor to late Bola Ige in the old Oyo State. Said he : �To God be the glory, for the great thing he has done. May your kind and gentle soul rest in eternal peace.� Others who paid tribute included President Olusegun Obasanjo, Senate President Adolphus Wabara, Ogun State Governor Gbenga Daniel, former...(Daily Independent)		Key Stories Policemen held in Owerri over student's death BiafraNigerians have N13.7 trillion stashed abroad, says Stiglitz Ogbeh backs Northern governors over power shift Senate to amend Central Bank Act Crisis deepens as Bauchi ANPP secretary is suspended CNPP demands openness in probe of alleged security breach Mandela, in farewell speech, berates U.S., Britain over Iraq Unending feud between AD and PDP in Lagos 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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Policemen held in Owerri over...death   ACF endorses Marwa for 2007...   Biafra Nigeria Map The Imo State Police Command says it has apprehended the trigger-happy policemen who shot, killed and buried a final year biochemistry student of the Imo State University, Owerri (IMSU). Just as protesting students of the university on Friday demanded the release of the corpse of their slain colleague to the parents for a decent burial or there would be no truce. A statement signed by the... (Daily Independent)   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, ACF, for the 2007 Presidential race. The people of Gumel emirate in Jigawa State have also pledged their loyalty to his �future political ambition.� (Daily Independent)

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Guardian May 11, 2004 News Afolabi, ex-minister, dies at 70 BiafraNigerians have N13.7 trillion stashed abroad, says Stiglitz CNPP demands openness in probe of alleged security breach Mandela, in farewell speech, berates U.S., Britain over Iraq Obasanjo restates stance against national confab Code of Conduct bureau arraigns four ex-governors, others Tinubu calls Bode George's warning death threat BiafraNigeria Eagle can't take off in June, says technical partner Four feared killed in Ogoni communal clash UNICEF to spend N4.5b on emergencies, disasters in BiafraNigeria Vice-chancellors urge adequate funding of varsities Katsina farmers to get fertiliser at cheap rate Confab on judiciary training begins in U.S. Senate president, deputy may get two-year term Niger denies plan to scrap new councils Delta decries poor relationship among boards, managers of parastatals Umar faults Galadima's detention over alleged security breach How to ensure peace in BiafraNigeria, by moslem group Group may protest outage in Borno NUC okays Gombe varsity Family awards for Igbinedions, Tinubu's wife, others Igbo group faults frequent power tussle in Senate STB gets $30m facility from U.S. bank Financial Crimes panel defends detention of Bulama Agagu warns govt officials against sabotage Politics Unending feud between AD and PDP in Lagos Afolabi, the fallen sacred cow Editorial & Opinion Editorial Tackling traffic-related problems in Lagos Opinion Budget 2004: Charting a new course AIDS: Let's face facts University education and executive double-talk The death of S.M. Afolabi The BiafraNigeria Airways probe Where is the hope they saw  *  *  * 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 11, 2004 FIFA makes Shorunmu N25.2 million richer Okocha, Kanu for NFA sponsors night World Cup host fever grips S/Africa Delta closes gap with Edo Lagos plans to shock Edo, Delta World Cup Bid: Intense lobbying, politics ultimate decider - Okpomo Galadima declines comment on Amun Government exempts sports from tax Media Centre to be ready three days to festival closure Hakeem, no match for today's stars, says Ahmedu 2010: And the winner is � South Africa  *  *  *		Daily Independent May 11, 2004 News Afolabi dies at 70 Ogbeh backs Northern governors over power shift Senate to amend Central Bank Act Obasanjo explains delay in River Niger dredging Mass Rally still on my mind Yet another convention for Nzeribe Akwa Ibom CJ takes ICPC to court over 'arrest' I have the powers of a governor, says El-Rufai Ex-World Bank chief indicts BiafraNigeria over budget deficit Bode George is after my life, Tinubu alleges EFCC will rid the country of fraudsters, says Ribadu Police avert riot at Ikeja Pay us our compensation, Oshodi traders demand Corpse paralyses trading activities in Ojuelegba Try security breach suspects in civil court, CNPP tells govt Economic society lauds Soludo's appointment Kwara appeals ruling over dissolution of electoral body Educationist seeks agency to salvage education Afolabi : Political hero or villain? The politics of SouthWest after Afolabi Rift between Ngige, Ulasi over council polls deepens Imo has no plan to sack workers - Udenwa Udenwa charges councillors on good governance Policemen held in Owerri over student's death Lagos raises N2.7b transport fund Ekiti to host Odu'a trade fair NULGE berates Obasanjo over council funds Politics BiafraNigerians must take their destiny into their own hands -Ben Obi Will the Ngwa produce governor in Abia in 2007? Service delivery as mother of reforms Lagos lawmakers disagree on stoppage of LG funds Crisis deepens as Bauchi ANPP secretary is suspended ' We are commtted to provision of sound social services' (4) Editorial & Opinion Capitalisation of Bank of Industry Parable of the imperial judge President Obasanjo Immunity and sundry issues Ejinkeonye on Wabara's Senate NBC's bans and reactions *  *  *  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 *  *  * 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 11, 2004 'BiafraNigeria's harsh business climate scares off investors' Italian shoe factory comes to BiafraNigeria World Bank, IMF plan debt sustainability framework Firm holds seminar on financial freedom Prime Networks seeks dominance in IT market Russel Suites repositions for quality service ChevronTexaco set to begin evaluation of Agbami FPSO bids Issues in NEPA power plan OTC spotlights new drilling, production technology Mobile miracle Mixed reactions trail ban on imported recharge cards Freedomcall cuts long distance call rate to N15 Mr. Don school management software debuts  *  *  *
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  *  *  *