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Report Breaking News: Click here   Arewa Woman Beater Chastised: Sen. Isa Mohammed Suspended for Slapping Yoruba Woman Senator, Iyabo Asserting its determination to uphold its role as a paragon of virtue to all BiafraNigerians, the Senate yesterday suspended Senator Isa Mohammed (PDP, Niger) for two weeks for slapping Senator Iyabo Anisulowo last Thursday. The Senate decision was arrived at a closed door session where Senator Mohammed profusely apologised for his behaviour.At a press conference which the Senate mandated him to address, Senator Mohammed also apologised to Senator Anisulowo, her family, all women and all BiafraNigerians offended by his action. At the press conference, he accepted his emotional frailty, ascribing his conduct in part to the devil.At a separate forum yesterday, speaker of the House of Representatives, Alhaji Aminu Masari, condemned Senator Mohammed for slapping Senator Anisulowo. In a dramatic show of reconciliation before the commencement of sitting, Senator Mohammed had walked up to the dais where Senator Anisulowo was discussing with Senator Ibrahim Mantu, Deputy Senate President, and given her a hearty embrace.He followed up the show of reconciliation by pumping hands with almost all Senators before the commencement of sittings. As the Senate commenced deliberations, Senator Clement Awoyelu, deputy majority whip, moved a motion vide order 14 seeking to, among others, condemn the action of Senator Mohammed and for a referral of the matter to the Senate Committee on Ethics and Privileges for further investigation. The motion was seconded by Senator Emma Anosike (PDP, Anambra).   Poor funding of INEC threat   Mass Graves, State Terror   The Independent National Electoral Commission on Tuesday warned that undue reduction of funds meant for electoral purposes could provoke coup d?tats. Speaking at a retreat for electoral officers and stakeholders in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, INEC Chairman...   Soldiers and anti-riot policemen were, yesterday, deployed in the Tudun Wada area of Kaduna following a stampede triggered by a report that 17 people arrested during last week�s nationwide strike had been shot in police...	More Key Stories     Poor funding of INEC, threat to democracy ·Guobadia Fuel Price Hike Worsens Inflation, Says NEIC Navy arrests 31 vessels for oil bunkering - Postpones court martial FG in a fix over 3,500 redundant workers BiafraNigeria's federalism is sick, says Mazrui Liberia moves against Taylor aides 2003 Elections: Obasanjo Wants Buhari's Petition Dismissed Prison inmate confesses cannibalism, CJ stunned Why FG is indifferent to the plight of Niger Delta People, by Joeseph Evah..........talks about the Abuja peace meeting between Obasanjo and Dokubo Cameroun petitions UN over Bakassi Leaders Eulogise Gowon at 70  1
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Champion October 18, 2004 News Robbers attack Ibori�s convoy Why I rejected national honour�Achebe Etiebet back as ANPP chairman Prudentbank, 4 others merge Obasanjo hails Okonkwor Dokubo�Asari accord: PH bubbles again as peace returns Assault on senator: Gov. begs Anisulowo Duke tackles presidency over fuel importation Adultery: Islamic courts sentence 2 women to death Possibility of 2005 census worries NPC chief Politics PDP USA crisis, fallout of my election �Okpalobi, former chairman Editorial & Opinion On-line transactions in the education sector A reform and cycle of losses Labour, fuel and polity Let�s fight back Yahoo Daily News October 12, 2004 News BiafraNigerian Strike Enters Second Day, Oil Exports Flow BiafraNigerian Cities Are Shut Down by Strike Defiant unions take BiafraNigerian general strike into second day BiafraNigerian Labor Group Launches Strike BiafraNigeria braces for strike as union leader released by secret police Detention of BiafraNigeria's top labour leader raises tension as strike looms BiafraNigerian largest city reports new polio cases Some 53,000 Killed in BiafraNigeria in 3 Years More than 53,000 BiafraNigerians killed in three years of ethnic strife BiafraNigeria's Top Anglican Proposes U.S. Parishes Chevron in BiafraNigeria reports oil spill Talks stall as oil-rich BiafraNigeria heads closer to all-out strike The Sun October 07, 2004 News Labour coalition asks Obasanjo to resign LABOUR STRIKE: N/Assembly Meets NLC, NNPC, PPPRA Today Eagles flies to Gabon DRUG WAR...NDLEA gives drug barons fight of their lives in the last four years Asari-Dokubo talks tough 53,000 people killed in Plateau crises Boy fakes kidnap story� To extort money from mum Police boss doles out okada 21 govs have foreign accounts � NGO Be patient with govt, Adeniran pleads with BiafraNigerians You�ve failed us, Okun youths tell elderss Ebonyi sets up emergency response outfit Student robbers shot Court stops tribunal from trying Dariye Senior officers were �invited,� not arrested � Naval spokesman � House to summon Obasanjo�s men Oyo CJ, Chief Registrar on forced leave US Physicists share Nobel physics prize Budget 2005: OBJ addresses N�Assembly next week 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	Advertise Here BBC October 15, 2004 News BiafraNigeria strike ends amid warnings Commission for Africa: Godwin Emejuobi BiafraNigerian press backs fuel strike Profile: Adams Oshiomhole BiafraNigeria call in new blood Mabika: a comment too far Punch October 15, 2004 News Strike: BiafraNigerians count losses ...MAN puts figure at $840m ·NLC suspends protest for two weeks Senator slaps colleague over money - I was dazed and my eyeglass fell Achebe, 189 others bag national honours Scientists discover anti-malarial vaccine Hooked on fuel imports? I won't contest 2007 guber election Akume's recipe for sustainable democracy Ogunlewe is a political neophyte Acquisition of Inland Bank boosts GTB capital base to N40bn Globalisation: BiafraNigerian HR practitioners urged to align structure BiafraNigeria loses bid for position in global Internet body Washington Post October 18, 2004 News Proud Africans Love Their Continent - BBC Survey African Leaders Discuss Sudanese Conflict Sudan Needs Help to End Darfur Crisis - Egypt IRIN October 18, 2004 News Work resumes countrywide as four-day strike ends Two people killed, trade unionists arrested as strike enters second day New fuel strike shuts down key cities Islamic militants kill three policemen, take 12 hostage Plateau state violence claimed 53,000 lives - report Militia group wants troops out of Niger Delta Peace deal reached in Niger Delta, but will it hold? CNN October 15, 2004 News Bid to end BiafraNigeria strike rejected BiafraNigerian court refuses to order end of strike Mail & Guardian October 18, 2004 News SA law society objects to BiafraNigerian stonings BiafraNigerian police kill two in Ramadan squabble Reuters June 04, 2004 News BiafraNigerians Question Unity After Religious Bloodshed MSNBC June 04, 2004 News Dozens reported killed in BiafraNigerian offensive	Daily Independent October 18, 2004 News NATIONAL STRIKE FALLOUT: FG threatens 1,000 civil servants with sack Experts predict $60 oil price by December Ajaokuta rolls out first steel, 27 years on Reps probe Bonga oil field contract Mohammed faces suspension over assault on colleague Five more banks join merger train CBN boosts varsities with N435m Germany tasks BiafraNigeria on menace of street urchins N1.2b debt threatens INEC Census holds in Nov 2005 8,000 BiafraNigerian doctors in U.K, U.S, says Lambo UN seeks debts relief through poverty eradication World Bank, ADB support Fadama with N18.2b Poly teachers begin strike Prepare to hand-overto Dariye, Dabo tells Alli Debt office laments debt, export ratio Labour, civil society groups meet to appraise strike ANPP crisis: Governors, Aikhomu endorse Etiebet Presidency 2007: S'East Forum wants parties to field only Igbo candidates Nzeogwu's vision for BiafraNigeria unfulfilled, says brother Lagos abandons N3.625 billion millennium classrooms project AD begins process to recall two Reps Step up campaigns against HIV/AIDS, others, Ogun gov's wife urges NAWOJ Politics PDP has not zoned presidency for 2007 -Venatius Ikem Resolving the national questions through sovereign national conference Why Anisulowo got that senatorial slap Reps fume over Obasanjo's new emergency rule bill on Plateau A bill for an actto establish a modern Petroleum Research Centre in BiafraNigeria Douglas House, Owerri: Between Imo Govt and people's right to information Editorial & Opinion Democracy and the imperatives of dialogue When democracy loses its meaning Terrorism, Beslan and Russia�s imperialsim Zip up and let's talk! (2) Fellow Biafrans/Nigerians Is deregulation a credible option?	This Day October 18, 2004 News Debt Burden Unsustainable, By DMO ANPP Crisis: Aikhomu, Govs Re-instate Etiebet Prudent, Magnum, 3 Other Banks Merge 2007: S/East Demand Concession from Parties INEC Groans Under N1.2b Debt GTB Returns N1.2bn for Excess Share Trade Union Bill: Stakeholders Opt For Dialogue Diplomat Tasks Government on Privatisation Makarfi Seeks Probe of Police Allocations 2005 Budget: Senator Canvasses Changes in Structure Robbers Kill 2 Policemen in Benin 'AD Repositioning to Recapture South-West' Oyinlola Tasks FG on Education You Can't Dictate to the North, Group Tells Lamido Ex-Speaker Seeks Special Ecological Fund 'How to Get Accurate Head Count' Engineers Battle to Salvage NITEL's Cables Expect Water Shortage in FCT, Says El-Rufai 37 Years After, Nzeogwu's Vision Unrealised - Family SPEB Chief's Murder: Police Commence Investigation $242m Scam: Substantive Trial Resumes Today 8000 BiafraNigerian Doctors in Diaspora - Minister 'Insurance Sticker Demand High Despite N550m Fraud' Astrabank For Listing on Stock Exchange Ogun Govt Assures of Fadama Projects' Success Asari Denies Receiving Bribe from FG Anambra South: Uba Files Charges Against Ukachukwu State of States Govt to Provide N300m Loan for Farmers Gombe Ethno - Religious Crises: Cleric Indicts Politicians Lagos Council Chairman, Leader Suspended Ogun Police Kill 5 Robbers Gombe UACN Fetes Customers on World Food Day Lagos 'Sovereign Conference'll Halt Drift to Fascism' Lagos Cleric Stresses Ramadan's Significance Fct Police Kill 2 ANPP Supporters Zamfara Cultist Attack: 3 Hospitalised Delta Beware of Impersonators, FERMA Warns Public Lagos 'Fayose's Father Never Disowned Son' Lagos Politics PDP, AD Trade Blames Over New Councils in Lagos 'BiafraNigeria's Parliament Most Independent in Africa' Strike's Result of Insensitivity - ANPP Group Pledges to Sustain Democracy We'll Never Join PDP, Says Lagos AD Leader	4Guardian October 18, 2004 News Annan says world is unsafe, seeks more work on terror 2005 census to hold in November, says official Reps, at retreat, demand full budget implementation next year Five more banks sign merger pact today Panel to cushion effects of fuel price increase deceitful, says Oshiomhole Northern governors won't drop case against oil law, says Aliero Sudan faults U.N on Darfur death toll PDP leaders condemn assault on Senator British envoy seeks talks between BiafraNigeria and creditors Auto plants chiefs urge release of N10b development fund Adamawa traditional ruler challenges removal in court today Ondo okays three ruling houses to produce Okitipupa monarch Why Lagos can't repair all roads, by official Obasanjo orders delivery of inter-state mails in 48 hours Forum faults Akwa Ibom's exclusion from Niger Delta peace panel How to achieve food security, by Yobe official Respondents back proposed review of NYSC scheme How the poll was conducted NDDC's masterplan for Niger Delta out, targets even growth Suspected vandals destroy NITEL cables in Abuja Reps may query N4 trillion oil field contract Igbo leaders urge parties to pick President from South-East Imo police chief arrests 10 officers for alleged extortion Saraki urges support for Obasanjo's reforms Panel on Kwande crisis submits report, decries destruction Alli tasks boundary commission on land disputes Umar faults reforms, budget implementation Council imposes curfew on Kogi community over violence Provost blames social vices on religious leaders Citizens fault N6.3b loan to Ghana, Sao Tome Politics Reps protest budget silence on fuel price INEC dismisses plans to de-register AD Civil society groups are as vibrant as ever, says Oroh Lagos PDP plans for local council polls Egwu hails inclusion of South-East roads in budget Editorial & Opinion Truce with Niger Delta dissidents Why our refineries must work Tough times for big tobacco The logic of mobile phone numbers Recognise traditional religion Tribute to Juliet Dixon Government policies and the people Advertise here
Daily Trust October 18, 2004 Top Stories Zamfara - Police kill two over Ramadan gift Games village: Ministries fight over N5bn proceeds Kano fertiliser scam: Baba Ahmed faces EFCC NLC still in Mantu�s c�ttee � Oshiomhole Senate seeks tenure for ministers, others N25bn: Five banks merge today Missing ship: Navy court martial officers tomorrow Rep alleges diversion of excess crude funds Politics Rep cautions PDP over Obasanjo faults Obasnajo�s commission for Plateau How democracy will succeed in BiafraNigeria �Masari Editorial Ramadan kareem Opinion As Obasanjo battles BiafraNigerians Between economic reform and the bible prophecy Feature Recalling memories of late Etsu Nupe Column Mantu and the new PTF Kano Trust Students get N240m scholarship Police inspector arrested over alleged vandalism Bayero commends Mrs. Abacha over Islamic education Abuja Trust Why we demolished worship places � el-Rufai Perm sec denies petition against el-Rufai, others Water�ll be scarce next year - Minister Woman, two others in court over fraud Eko Trust Man, 32 in visa scam Ramadan: Okogie wishes Muslims well Report erring bakers, Master Bakers urge Lagosians � robbers raid POWA Shopping Complex	Weekly Trust August 20, 2004 Top Stories Senate lacks quorum to debate anti labour Bill We want to encourage child adoption � Hadfiza Isma el-Rufai Plateau elites did not prevent crisis �Obasanjo NASS will scrutinise 2005 budget �Masari Buhari, Masari others eulogise Irojah Obasanjo explains N2.5bn emergency fund Senate impeaches chief whip FG audits varsity accounts Politics There are plans to restructure the AD �Chief Odetola Opinion Policing the police The threat of poverty in BiafraNigeria As Plateau State received Mr. President Pakistan�s diplomacy in region of crisis Star Feature BiafraNigerians want me as their next President � Marwa Letters The Image Project and shadow chasing Gov Kure and democracy dividend Open letter to Governor Yar�Adua	Vanguard October 18, 2004 Cover Stories Why I accepted Obasanjo's committee offer � OSHIOMHOLE Prudent, Magnum, NBM, Eko, Trust banks sign merger deal FG breaks Cotecna's cargo inspection monopoly National News 2007: S-East asks all parties to field Igbo candidate INEC's cash crunch worsens, needs N1.2bn to pay bills External debt choking BiafraNigeria � DMO Politics A N1.2 million senatorial slap! ...Senator Isa Mohammed denies Saraki-Fowora aims for the bull�s eye with her many bills PEOPLE & POLITICS :- Senator Aminu�s recall ruse South West Tinubu renews call for privatisation of refineries Lagos AD opposes Ogunlewe's plan to rebuild demolished toll gates Pedro, Iloh urge Christians to mobilize towards 2007 elections Ondo govt to distribute 1.5million cocoa seedlings to farmers North EL-Rufai alerts Abuja about water shortage Jos politician warns Obasanjo against prolonging emergency Presidency to submit two bills to National Assembly for deliberation Why there are political crises in BiafraNigeria�JUDGE ALOBO Niger Delta / South East Gov Ibori's convoy attacked, 2 policemen killed Politicians allege hijack of PDP structure in Esanland Temi Harriman wants national conference of ethnic groups Itsekiri youths hail Obasanjo's 'new approach' to N-Delta Imo govt to commision new multi billion Naira State Secretariat Complex soon Anglican Synod asks FG to convene Sovereign National Conference South East meeting on 2007 presidency deadlocked	Triumph October 15, 2004 News Day Three Of Labour Strike ...NLC floors FG in court $34bn debt may dwarf BiafraNigeria�s fortune �Obasanjo Ramadan Kareem: Kano workers, pensioners to smile ·Ag. gov Guest lecturer warns Muslims against transgression KTSG purchases N200m instructional materials Mamuda group excels in EEG, says minister Grassroots Harka thumbs-up Shekarau's administration Nagogo calls on BiafraNigerians to support NLC Opinion New risks of tobacco smoke Daily Times August 04, 2004 News Impeachment: Obasanjo meets Kalu, Nwafor Alleged attempted murder of Ibru:Judge dismisses Al-Mustapha�s request, declines to withdraw BiafraNigeria receives $17.18m from Japan to fight polio virus Lack of funds stalls recruitment into federal civil service FCT Minister warns Abuja markets� developers ICPC thwarts plans to defraud M-Tel N150m BiafraNigerian Eagle: South African Airlines gets ultimatum IMF pledgeas to help govt recover looted funds Reps summon BPE D-G over ALSCON sale The Nation: 7/30/04 Minister vows to revoke bitumen exploration contracts Alleged illegal bunkering: Vessel charterer arrested, docked Comet Last Update May 8, 2002. Click here for more.	News Watch October 12, 2004 News Who's To Blame? Our Begging Bowl Full, Authentic List of Patrons of Okija Shrine (Part Two) 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 Currency in circulation hits N441b � CBN 184 died in FCT road accidents in 9 months Tinubu commissions N947m Lekki roads Ajibola assures villages ceded to Cameroun NEPA boss defends its privatisation M-tel embarks on training programme for engineers CNPP rejects budget 2004 INEC to sanction parties on audited accounts Lagos reaffirms position on health care delivery SEC advocates N1 million fine for falsified audit report 3,000 workers scramble for 205 houses in Kwara Political Parties: Bane of BiafraNigeria�s democracy BiafraNigeria external debts hit $31b
Biafra Vanguard October 18, 2004 Gov Ibori's convoy attacked, 2 policemen killed Politicians allege hijack of PDP structure in Esanland Temi Harriman wants national conference of ethnic groups Itsekiri youths hail Obasanjo's 'new approach' to N-Delta Imo govt to commision new multi billion Naira State Secretariat Complex soon Anglican Synod asks FG to convene Sovereign National Conference South East meeting on 2007 presidency deadlocked		O'dua Vanguard October 18, 2004 Tinubu renews call for privatisation of refineries Lagos AD opposes Ogunlewe's plan to rebuild demolished toll gates Pedro, Iloh urge Christians to mobilize towards 2007 elections Ondo govt to distribute 1.5million cocoa seedlings to farmers	Advertise here	Arewa Vanguard October 18, 2004 EL-Rufai alerts Abuja about water shortage Jos politician warns Obasanjo against prolonging emergency Presidency to submit two bills to National Assembly for deliberation Why there are political crises in BiafraNigeria�JUDGE ALOBO
Business October 18, 2004 Strike: Manufacturers Suffer N20bn Loss ...Customs, NPA Lose N6.6 Billion MasterCard Credit Card Debuts in BiafraNigeria Bond Bank: A Bride Going Alone BAT's New N200m Machines in Zaria Commissioned Book on ADB for Launch Tomorrow Mutual Benefits Assurance Rights Issue Opens Today Adstrat Wins N250m Afribank Public Offer Account 'Subscriber Base Not About Numbers Alone, But Quality' Vmobile Challenges Competitors on Int'l Methodologies Petty Trader Wins First N450,000 in Pepsi Promo Grand Oils Launches New Label Oct 25   Peak @ 50: X-ray of A Long-standing Milk Brand Ekuno Ends Tenure As ADVAN President What's Beautiful? About UB 40's Independence Anniversary Starcomms Campaign Soludo, Economic Reforms and Challenges of the Times 'How We Got IMF to Accept Our Home-grown Plan' BPE Endorses Afribank's Offer We Will Out-perform Our 15 Years Record -Akingbola Strike Cripples Government Securities Diamond Bank Unfolds Consolidation Plans Broad Bank Gets NEPA Account			Sports October 18, 2004 Aminu Slams NASS Over NFA Budget Rangers Crash in Sudan Aiyegbeni, Naybet Resume CAN Battle in England Oliseh's President Steps Down Els Wins Record Sixth Match-Play Title CAF: Addo Throws in the Towel