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Breaking News: Obasanjo Declares State of Emergency in Plateau Obasanjo is an anti-Christ, says CAN: Shagari, Atiku Weigh in. Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former President Shehu Shagari and the Sultan of Sokoto Muhammed Maccido, have added their voices to the condemnation of the recent ethno-religious conflict in Yelwa, Plateau State and the reprisal attacks in Kano. They spoke in Abuja on Monday, on a day the Christian Association of BiafraNigeria (CAN) in Kaduna State took exception to what President Olusegun Obasanjo said ...(Daily Independent)		Key Stories Soyinka Asks Obasanjo to Resign Fear of emergency rule looms over Plateau State Labour warns on fresh plan to hike fuel price Wabara fires back at Oshiomhole ... Why Security Stopped Mass Action Federal Government probes NNPC account Investment in telecom hits N400b CAN seeks probe into Kano riots 20 killed in Rivers oil fire Head of Iraqi governing council dies in bomb blast Botched impeachment : Ohanaeze�s reconciliation dinner
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Soyinka Asks Obasanjo to Resign   Who is Afraid of an Igbo President?...   Biafra Nigeria Map Nobel laureate and chairman of the Citizens' Forum (CF), Professor Wole Soyinka, has enjoined President Olusegun Obasanjo to resign and allow for the formation of a Government of National Unity which would in turn convoke a Sovereign National Conference (SNC) to discuss the future of the country. Soyinka, who spoke in Lagos yesterday, where he provided insight into... (This Day)   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... (This Day)

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Guardian May 18, 2004 News Fear of emergency rule looms over Plateau State Wabara flays Oshiomhole, ICPC demands petition to probe scam Soyinka, others demand national confab or Obasanjo's resignation Atiku, others honour Usman Dan Fodio, decry violence Head of Iraqi governing council dies in bomb blast Cash crunch hits BiafraNigerian Embassy in France 10 feared killed in pipeline fire Govt targets 5.5m phone lines before next year No loss of money, documents in CBN fire, says Soludo Why UNTH can't meet doctors' demand, by hospital chief Yobe governor tasks monarchs on peace Life is hard for BiafraNigerians, Sultan tells minister Expert lists terms for BiafraNigeria Eagle's take-off AD faults probe of Ex-Ekiti governor, Adebayo Govt to spend N150m in anti-quelea bird Niger awards N390m contracts for electrification Crude oil production capacity rises to 3.5 mbd Minister lauds efforts in the fight against HIV/AIDS Ondo saves N44m from screening at scholarship board Party did not zone Presidency to North, says Kalu PDP asks tribunal to void own council chief's victory in Ondo EFCC may probe bank over foreign exchange scam Politics How the Police played into the hands of pro-democracy activists Editorial & Opinion Editorial Sharia and governors' immunity Opinion CIBN: From Unegbu to Kolawole Senators and the Code of Conduct query The Pope's birthday Between BiafraNigeria and Sudan / To MTN, VODACOM, NITEL  *  *  * Vanguard May 18, 2004 Cover Stories Soyinka, rights activists ask Obasanjo to quit Labour warns on fresh plan to hike fuel price Anxiety grips Plateau on plot to declare State of Emergency FG, NLC committee lists conditions for fuel deregulation National News 2007: S-East ready to negotiate with North, says Gov Kalu Akanbi, threat to democracy�A-Ibom CJ INDOMIE: Anxiety continues as BiafraNigerians await NAFDAC on test results Call Obasanjo to order, Kaduna CAN urges Baptist Church BiafraNigeria moves to produce 2.5m bpd of crude oil 2007: Enugu PDP chairman faults Northern govs Politics 2007: Our programme will speak for us, says Gov. Daniel PEOPLE & POLITICS:- The Plateau and other crises (1)   *  *  * Champion May 18, 2004 News As call for Unity govt persists: Soyinka, Gani want Obasanjo to resign Wabara fires back at Oshiomhole Life, so hard for BiafraNigerians �Sultan Shekarau begs non-indigenes : Don�t leave Kano Plateau gov faces impeachment threat Minister warns UK, U.S. over Niger Delta Iraq�s interim leader assassinated 2007 presidency: Northern youths differ with governors Politics Botched impeachment : Ohanaeze�s reconciliation dinner CRS Assembly to initiate bill on pension scheme Editorial & Opinion Games Village houses Finding voice for the military Meaning of social justice today *  *  * Punch May 18, 2004 News Soyinka, Gani, others to convene SNC CAN seeks probe into Kano riots 20 killed in Rivers oil fire Cautious reaction trails soaring oil price NBC's order on miracles Apologise to CAN, AD tells Obasanjo Fasanmi blames military for crises Security: Police, SSS bosses shun Kwara Assembly Labour vows to resist fuel price hike Iraq leader's assassination sends oil price to new high NAICOM hinges success of pension scheme on capital market *  *  * 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 18, 2004 Unity Cup: Ogunjobi Alleges Sabotage Over Okocha 'Don't Toy With Germany 2006 Qualifiers' ...As FA Begins Foreign Coach Search August Ibori Showers Naira Rain on Victorious Athletes Pro-League Committee Meets Thursday Bolton in Summer Clear-Out First Bank Players Face World Test Another French Jam for Junior Tigers New Real Blow for Beckham King, Carragher Make England's Euro 2004 Squad Milla Cautions S/Africa Galadima, Ogunjobi meet FIFA over Decree 101 CITEC lifts Vodacom trophy, to represent BiafraNigeria at World Corporate Challenge Nku has suffered enough - Obajimi FIFA Goal Project: NFA ready for inspection Emedolu back in training after poor show in Qatar Funds threaten Eagles' World Cup qualifiers Omagbemi captains US Club Delta, simply too good for others at Abuja 2004 Toro assures on FASU games Akwa-Ibom accuses states of buying medals A focus ten year old and 51 others  *  *  *		This Day May 18, 2004 News Soyinka Asks Obasanjo to Resign ... Why Security Stopped Mass Action N108bn in Excess Crude Account - Minister Petrol: Marketers Demand N60 Per Litre Oil Thieves Set Shell Well on Fire $3bn Invested in Telecoms, Says Adebayo Oshiomhole Embezzled NSITF's Fund - Wabara Iraqi Governing Council Leader Killed Dariye Faces Impeachment Threat Tinubu Meets Religious Leaders, Pleads for Peace Gov Warns Traditional Rulers Crisis Threatens National Unity, Says Masari Emir Expresses Concern over Religious Crisis Kaduna CAN Condemns Obasanjo's Utterances Clerics Urged to Preach Tolerance 'Punish Perpetrators of Violence' 2007: Igbo 'll Present Common Front - Kalu 'Why Pension Schemes Fail in BiafraNigeria' 2007: Campaigners Affirm IBB's Readiness Benue Crisis: Saror Calls for Probe ...S/East Urged to Present Consensus Candidate Atiku Inaugurates C'ttee on Oil, Gas NUC Decries Poor Students' Communication Skills 'Return N172 m to Customers, CBN' Police Impound Container With Arms Alleged Bribe: Akwa Ibom CJ Wants ICPC Restrained Speaker Condemns 2007 Presidency Agitators Egwu Anchors Social Dev on Education Bunkering: 6 More Witnesses Testify Presidency Should Be Open to All - IBB Coordinator Rivers Econ Summit Kicks Off Miracle Broadcast: Court Asked to Stop NBC's Directive Igbo Group Chides Oshiomhole Over Wabara Edo NUT Berates Hand-over of Govt Schools Club Moves to Fight HIV/AIDS FG Urged to Encourage Book Writing We Didn't Kill Commissioner's Wife - UITH State of the States Tijani: Benin Hands Over Obasanjo - Bello Convoy's Attackers Others Emir Urges Peaceful Co-existence Oba Market to Get 5,000 Stalls Church Calls for Conflict Resolution Commission Increased Investment in Education Advocated 419: EFCC Moves to Take Over Ajudua's Case Assembly to Carry Out Census Campaigns Hausa Leader Preaches Peace Court Dismisses Appeal Against Emodi, Anosike Politics Communal Clashes Undermine Devt, Says Saraki IBB Mourns Okpe Monarch, Continues Consultations Akume Sued Over New Revenue Law Plateau/Kano: Comments Induce Violence - Maduekwe Bayelsa Assembly Backs NAFDAC George'll Face Justice After 2007, Says Tinubu's Aide Ogun Speaker Scores Assembly High Warri: Crisis Has Political Undertone - Ibori's Aide Me, A Coupist, Never - Saraki *  *  * Daily Independent May 18, 2004 News PLATEAU/KANO CRISES: Obasanjo is an anti-Christ, says CAN State of emergency looms in Plateau Federal Government probes NNPC account Investment in telecom hits N400b A new song from Olu Falae Yes! We are all idiots Obasanjo owes no one apologies, says Prophet Illegal bunkering resumes in Lagos Why we introduced 30 hours compulsory service in schools --Mrs. Tinubu NGO to tackle ethnic, religious problems Bankers Committee indicts banks for N171.5m fraud Call for probe: You are selfish, Wabara tells Oshiomhole Arrest: Soyinka rules out court action FG, Lagos on collision course over control of parks PDM threatens to quit PDP Riot: Dariye warns community, political leaders Law teachers canvass for continuing legal education FG may shift pension age from 45, says Bailey Quest for self determination heightens in Bakassi Court strikes out Umanah's case against Attah 2007: Legislator asks Ohanaeze to present credible candidate Imo workers threaten strike over planned sale of company Police move to end BiafraNigeria-Benin border banditry Tinubu meets religious leaders Educationist seeks parents' assistance against cultism Violence 'll retard development, Ogun deputy governor warns Politics BiafraNigeria has a duty for African security, says Adeniji Abdulkadir: A politician on recess Adeyeye accuses George of distabilising Tinubu's administration Celebrating a virile Air Force at 40 2007: We are prepared for battle - Ohanaeze Editorial & Opinion The proposed All-Politicians Summit Atiku in Kano: Back in the bosom The electorate in democracy Their Excellencies Letter to my compatriots Why did NTA stop credit market programme? *  *  * 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 18, 2004 Review Sharing Formula for VAT Proceeds - CITN 'Electricity Generation Unbundling Due 4th Quarter' Increased Oil Prices: 'Local Market Not Affected' Elf to Raise Output from Amenam to 125,000bpd Chevron Pays Angola $300m to Extend Lease Shell Launches $10m Energy Fund for SMEs EC Probes Spain's Aid Plan for Coal Industry Local Firm Acquires Right on Drilling Technology Stakeholders to Address Downstream Sector Challenges Siemens Appoints Distributor for Power Products Who Benefits from Rising Oil Prices? Total Oil to Invest N1.5tr in BiafraNigeria Franco-BiafraNigeria Chamber Urged to Boost Non-oil Trade Thuraya Fleet Management Systems Now in BiafraNigeria 'Livestock Diversification Combats Food Insecurity' SERI Calls for Reform of Procurement Policy Atiku Backs Belgium/BiafraNigeria Expo Investment: Ibori Woos OPS 'Africa is Least Urbanized Continent' FMBN Scales Restructuring Hurdles Grant Pioneers N1.7bn Estate on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Workers' Housing Dream Set to Materialize Developer Conceives Covenent Gardens in Abuja BiafraNigerians Urged to Imbibe Maintenance Culture UPDC's N548.70m Estate Puts Shine on Lekki BiafraNigeria's Most Stylish Building Bags Award Banks Provide life Line to Property Development GTB Declared as Stock of the Future 'New Insurance Act 'll Heat Up the System' Morgan 50 Share Index Grows by 40.09% India Election Depresses Stock Market by 11% Shippers fault panel's recommendation Canadian firm for NICEF 2004 World Bank, IFC endorse firm's payment system Courier firm tasks govt on enabling business environment Business models that work NITEL: Emergence of affordable phone service ATCON challenges stakeholders on patronage We are branding, building customer relationship, not marketing - Amoisonic Who takes over ALSCON? FG reassures on early repairs of Escravos pipeline Cameron leads chase for Total's Akpo subsea system  *  *  *
Biafra Vanguard May 18, 2004 Edo LG Chairmen split over ALGON Peace: IBB, Ibori want more roles for traditional rulers Police nab traditional ruler, chief priest, 6 others over Benin Bureau de Change robbery Ubogo community threatens NPDC, wants police invasion probed Udenwa warns contractors, seeks early completion of projects Free education threatens quality of education in Ebonyi Enugu govt partners British dept on environmental sanitation  *  *  *		O'dua Vanguard May 18, 2004 PDP challenges candidate's victory in Ilaje LG Repression of pro-democracy rally unconstitutional, says Tinubu Tinubu frowns at inciting posters, warns mischief makers Benin hands over 12 robbery suspects to BiafraNigeria police  *  *  * Arewa Vanguard May 18, 2004 Fuel: NLC warns FG against further increase in pump price Bailey warns Obasanjo against mass retrenchment NPI announces date for another round of immunization nationwide  *  *  *