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Who is Afraid of an Igbo President?: Bukar Abba Ibrahim of Yobe The controversy over where the next president should come from in 2007 became hot once again at the weekend when all political office holders from the South-east zone, after a meeting in Owerri, stated that they are now united to ensure that the next president is Igbo. The stand of the South-east leaders was, however, immediately contradicted by the governor of Yobe State, Bukar Abba Ibrahim, who also at the weekend told reporters that all the three zones in the South should forget about producing the president. In a five-point communique issued at the end of a five-hour closed-door meeting of the Igbo leaders, held at the Concorde Hotel, Owerri the Imo State capital, the South-east decided to pursue the Igbo presidency project vigorously with a view to realising it. They added that Igbo "are now more united than ever to achieve the goal." Senator Ifeanyi Araruame (Imo) who read the communique said what had denied the Igbo the presidency in the past was their inability to come together, and this had made other regions to continue to... (This Day)		Key Stories NNPC may raise fuel prices, marketers target N70 for petrol BiafraNigeria finds 'safe' polio jab Labour writes Obasanjo, insists on Wabara's probe Stop abusing Christians, CAN, PFN tell Obasanjo Kano riots: Hunger ravages refugee camps Mass burial of Kano riot victims begins Obasanjo Mishandled Crises, Says Buhari 'I was a victim of child traffickers' Anambra crisis: Ngige asked to apologise to Uba Suspects arrested for security breach, not coup plot � Obasanjo Panel alleges fraud at Railways
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NNPC may raise fuel prices...   Go on your Knees and Apologize...   Biafra Nigeria Map AN increase in the domestic prices of petroleum products may soon be introduced if the management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has its way. The corporation may have secured the approval of the products' marketers who had already begun moves to that effect. The NNPC Group Managing Director, Mr. Funso Kupolokun, at the weekend in Lagos said that the current prices... (Guardian)   Chairman of Christian Association (CAN) Plateau State Branch, Reverend Yakubu Pam, has demanded an apology from President Olusegun Obasanjo over the derogatory language used on the association on Thursday in Jos, Plateau State. The cleric, who was briefly detained by security operatives, following his exchange of words with the President, told THISDAY that he was held and asked to write a letter of apology and an undertaking to the President. He said though he wrote an undertaking but... (This Day)

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Akinola ...CAN faults police on death toll National News Crisis rocks AD, as moves to remove House Whip heightens Anambra PDP caretaker chairman dumps Ngige Lawmaker supports Obasanjo over abuse on religious leaders Lawal alleges plan to foment trouble with his name Fallout of gay problem in Anglican Church:BiafraNigerian branch to �plant� churches in US Politics Yoruba origin controversy:You can�t just wake up and say Oduduwa was a Benin prince � Prof. Ade Ajayi Ethno-Religious crises:A Polity Endangered? How ethno-religious crisis again shattered Kano Why BiafraNigeria is overwhelmed by tribal killings, by Umaru Dikko Playing politics with internally displaced persons? AHEAD OF MAY 29:Political scientists score Obasanjo low   *  *  * 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 12, 2004 NFA lobbies Rivers, Enugu states for Eagles-Rwanda tie Ibori orders Ogba to fire undisciplined, lazy athletes, officials National Sports Policy out today Toro not happy with officiating Festival tennis enters round two Delta eyes volleyball gold Plateau sure of final berth in handball Abia vows to win 2006 National Sports Festival FCT swimming boss rates competition standard high NPA's late take-off blamed on funds Ekpo opens up on her return to Pelican Stars Germany 2006 Beckons NHF sources for N36m to host Africa  *  *  *		This Day May 16, 2004 Cover Stories Enter The New Customs... 'We Lose So Much Revenues to Concessions' News Police Teargas Soyinka, Gani, Others South Africa to Host World Cup 2010 Ngige Flags-off N1bn Nibo-Mbaukwu 14km Rd Omolewa Takes UNESCO to Pope 'Medical Centre Relocates Soon' AD: Factional Fighting Spreads to N/Assembly Former FCT Minister Appointed Emir Senator Okays Obasanjo's Outburst Against CAN Chairman FG Assures Ebonyi of Potable Water Obasanjo Should Apologise to Christians - CAN ABU Gets New VC, Holds Convocation Govt Frowns at Fertiliser Contract Edo Returns 3 Schools to Original Owners Firm to Construct 5,000 Stalls at Oba Market Seminar for New Council Officials Underway Delta Minorities Clamour for Governorship Nestle Begins Environmenntal Awareness Campaign Tinubu Commends Military for Supporting Democracy Forum Condemns Mass Rally Organisers Bank Seeks FG's Support for Mortgage Securities US to Collaborate with Interpol on Passport Data NEPA Hinges Improved Revenue on Repositioning Foursquare Holds Annual Conference in Lagos Anambra: LG Polls list Intact - Okoye CBN Re-opens Operation in Kano Tomorrow Group Berates Political Class Over Violence Ebonyi Appeals to NNPC on Fuel ...Probes Fire Incident ETF Partners LASG to End Area Boys Scourge Osuji, Others for Education Summit Politics Are The Governors Looting Treasury? 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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 12, 2004 Okonjo-Iweala rules out single digit inflation this year Foreign vessels risk sanctions over IMO code, says NMA High oil price could stifle growth, says IMF USAID splashes N1.72b on agriculture in BiafraNigeria Port manager laments activities of security agents Benefits of SME, by financial experts 70 per cent of concession bidders are non-professionals, says expert Buba seeks unrestricted access for Customs officers Obong lists benefits of Calabar Port dredging Bankers set agenda for new CBN chief Conflicting signals on inflation, interest rates n minus one  *  *  *
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  *  *  *