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Weak Brain in Action: Kano Escaped, Because Kano was "Symptom," but, Plateau was "Disease," says Obasanjo President Olusegun Oba-sanjo at the weekend explained that he refrained from declaring a state of emergency in Kano State because the violence there was a fall-out from Plateau State. Senate President Adolphus Wabara yesterday said the proclamation of emergency rule in Plateau State and the suspension of the governor and the state Assembly would serve as a deterrence in other states where violence is prevalent. But Justice Minister and Federal Attorney General, Mr. Akinlolu Olujimi, while justifying Joshua Dariye's suspension as governor said proclamation of emergency rule in any state automatically puts on hold the elected machinery. Obasanjo told the Cable News Network (CNN) in an interview that the Kano riots "is a flow out of Plateau. If the governor in Plateau had taken the right steps, there would not have been Kano. You don't deal with symptoms and leave the disease." Obasanjo said the state of emergency he declared was necessary to quell deadly religious violence. "The tension all over the country went down, and people, no matter where they live and how they live, no matter their religious...(This Day)		Key Stories ...I Can Crush Any Attack, Says Alli Why Enahoro leads coalition against Obasanjo -NUD Elder statesman, Liman Ciroma, dies Why We Raised Fuel Price - Marketers Impeachment: Nobody Saved Me, Says Wabara Plateau crisis latest : CAN counts losses, Dariye keeps mum Oil yields N209.4b excess revenue Zoning the presidency the Daniel way Cursing in high places! Why Kano Escaped, By Obasanjo BiafraNigerian airlines spend N15b on aircraft, spares
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...I Can Crush Any Attack, Says Alli   Enahoro, Balarabe, Others Plan Rally   Biafra Nigeria Map Administrator of Plateau State, Maj. Gen. Chris Alli (rtd) has warned the people of the state not to try his will in the use of maximum force to quell any form of violence in the state. The warning came as there were reports of another fresh outbreak of violence in Southern Plateau. Speaking while on a visit to trouble spots in Kanam, Kadarko, Wase and Langtang on... (This Day)   Barely three weeks after the mass action called to protest electoral fraud and bad governance in the country, a group of eminent politicians led by elder statesman Chief Anthony Enahoro have resolved to hold mass rallies in Lagos and other state capitals on May 29 to mark this year�s Democracy Day. (Vanguard)

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 *  *  * BBC May 21, 2004 Soyinka slams BiafraNigeria 'inaction' BiafraNigerian state split on emergency Bulletins and chicken Kano: BiafraNigeria's ancient city-state BiafraNigerian papers round on president Poverty behind BiafraNigeria's violence *  *  * 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. 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Click here for more. *  *  * Sports News May 24, 2004 Niger Gets New 16-Man FA Board Obasanjo Wrestling: Immigration Officials Turn Back Stars Unity Cup: Eagles Told to Win for Okocha My Greatest Race - Gebrselassie Make Future Festivals Open Fairly Open Field at French Open Africa, Asia to Resume Soccer Ties UEFA League Final Live on SuperSport Ramzi's Future Uncertain Aussies Want Zimbabwe Out Benin City primed for Coca-Cola FA Cup final Izilien unveils Eaglets programme Tuesday 'Eagles set for Unity Cup' Nku is a chronic offender, says Ngerem Ogun receives bid assessment committee today Olympic players crave CBN action Abuja 2004 throws up Adeyinka, Olalekan, others BiafraNigerian table tennis is not mediocre - Olajide  *  *  *		This Day May 24, 2004 News Why Kano Escaped, By Obasanjo ...I Can Crush Any Attack, Says Alli Former SFG, Liman Ciroma, Dies at 74 N140bn Now in Excess Crude Account -- Okonjo-Iweala $4.5m Royalties Missing from Airways' Account 2007: North Should Produce Next President, Says Aliero Parties Seek Direct Funding of Councils Why We Raised Fuel Price - Marketers Impeachment: Nobody Saved Me, Says Wabara 32,000 Foreigners Register for Residence Permit FG, States Share N183bn in May 'Why Insecurity Persists in W/Africa' Anambra Water Project Gets Boost Plateau: FG Yet to Resettle Displaced Persons Police Guard Mantu's Jos Homes Mamora Faults Obanikoro on Emergency Rule BiafraNigerians in Bakassi Assured Peaceful Resolution Council Polls: House Indicts SIECs Obasanjo Asks Africans to Work Together Information Technology Tops ECOWAS Parley Human Trafficking: Agency Arrests 17 in Katsina HIV/AIDS: Experts Task African Leaders Extend Emergency Rule to Kano - Anglican Synod ...Gani Hails Tinubu's Reaction 21-Member Committee for Afolabi's Burial Pope Cautions on Use of Media Come Together for IBB - Coordinator Jos Crisis: Alli Offers Free Education Seme Customs Boss Promises Smugglers Hell My Life in Danger , Says Alake National Body Moves to Resolve Edo IPMAN Crisis Minister Tasks NEPA on Service Delivery 'We Need Regional Masterplan for Devt' Kaduna Signs Law Establishing State Varsity State of State Tinubu's Mother Becomes Iya Oba of Lagos 'Why Hashidu Was Not Probed' LG Chairman Absolves Self from Firearms Lagos Partners Microsoft to Build Digital Villages Perm Sec Expresses Fears over Pension Liability Firm Sues Co-Operative Devt Bank over Irregularities Royal Father Outlaws Anti-women Customs Goje Replaces Deposed Emirs Govt Spends N8m on Demolition Bishop Urges Oyinlola to Create Jobs Court Adjourns Ex-NIM President's Suit Till June 3 New Haven Dualisation to Cost N140m FG to Save $5bn from Food Importation Poly Commission: ASUP Set for Strike Oyinlola Urges Cooperation Among Politicians 'Stop Using Media to Fester Tinubu/Fayose Crisis Assembly Wants MM Bridge Repaired Govt Proposes HIV/AIDS Research Centre Politics LG Probe: Court Rules On Jurisdiction Today 'Why Hashidu's Govt was not Probed' Analyst Canvasses 2-yr Tenure for Councils Plateau: AD Seeks Reversal of Emergency Rule Mu'azu Assures Military of Support Obasanjo's Intemperance Provokes Crisis, Says House Member Be Patient With Obasanjo, Edo CAN Boss Urges BiafraNigerians 2007: When Igbo Leaders Converged to Strategise *  *  * Daily Independent May 24, 2004 News Oil yields N209.4b excess revenue Plateau crisis: Alli threatens military invasion of hostile villages BiafraNigerian airlines spend N15b on aircraft, spares Why Enahoro leads coalition against Obasanjo -NUD Zoning the presidency the Daniel way Cursing in high places! 10 years after, Baruwa still a disaster waiting to happen Court wades into Baale of Itedo crisis Why I didn't declare emergency rule in Kano, by Obasanjo Lack of funds may cripple border operations, community policing Wabara decries poor allocation, resists pressures to victimise Nzeribe, Mark Yelwa crisis, a challenge to northern Govs, says Awoniyi State of emergency: We are not surprised, says CAN Dariye snubbed by north central caucus in National Assembly FAAN recovers N500m from debtors Appeal Court upholds stoppage of NMA conference Police parade 17 trans-border robbers Privatisation: BPE asks states to embark on share purchase scheme NUATE to picket airline operators US, Britain tell citizens to keep off crises areas in BiafraNigeria Coalition of NGOs write Obasanjo over tobacco control Ogbeh blames assassinations on leaders 'IBB has atoned for June 12' FRSC clears air on driver's licence issuance Ethno-religious crisis: Bishop asks FG to revisit OIC Politics National Assembly Why and how Dariye 'Extradition Treaty between BiafraNigeria and South Africa Bill (2) All the President's men Did Dariye really opt to resign? 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