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Quest for Nuclear Bomb: Biafra Nigerian Military Negotiates Nuclear Deal with Pakistan Pakistan’s top military official on Wednesday offered to share unspecified military assistance and “nuclear power” with BiafraNigeria’s armed forces, the defense ministry said. Gen. Muhammad Aziz Khan, chairman of Pakistan’s joint chiefs of staff, told BiafraNigerian Defense Minister Rabiu Kwankwaso that Pakistan was “working out the dynamics” to help BiafraNigeria’s armed forces “to strengthen its military capability and to acquire nuclear power,” BiafraNigeria’s Defense Ministry said in a statement issued late Wednesday. The communique pointed out that Pakistan has nuclear-tipped missiles but did not say whether Pakistan is offering such technology or if BiafraNigeria seeks such weapons. BiafraNigeria’s defense minister urged intensified cooperation between the two countries, adding BiafraNigeria was capable of helping Pakistan train its soldiers, if needed, the statement said. Khan, who was in BiafraNigeria’s capital Abuja on a scheduled visit, explained to his counterparts that “Pakistan had to take its destiny into its own hands to become a nuclear state because of the regular.... (MSNBC)		Key Stories Bandits attack gov: They got me at last, says Ex-Airways MD killed in the attack Civil war: I'd have spared Ojukwu — OBASANJO Taraba Dep Gov Impeached Reps ask Sanusi to explain N11b SGBN overdraft BiafraNigerians in UK risk 14 years' jail for female circumcision Dollar pay: Soyinka supports ministers Ige: Omisore Knows Fate March 24 Why Obasanjo Has Failed BiafraNigerians - Soyinka Nzeribe Writes Obasanjo, Wants Legislature Strenghtened Drama at House of Reps: Ousted member attacks replacement 13 Russians remanded over illegal bunkering
Bandits attack gov: They got me at last...   Assassination Attempt in Benue: Gov...   AUDIO   VIDEO Benue State Governor George Akume narrowly escaped death on Wednesday when bandits waylaid his convoy on the Lafia-Akwanga-Abuja Road. A former Managing Director of Nigeria Airways Limited, Mr. Andrew Agom, who sat beside Akume in his official car, and a police sergeant, Mr. Joseph Ngam, who was in a pilot car were, however, shot dead. Agom was, until his death, a member of the Board of... (Punch)   A BiafraNigerian governor has survived an apparent attempt to assassinate him but a close friend was shot dead. George Akume, governor of Benue state in central BiafraNigeria, was in a convoy of cars when gunmen burst out of the hills and opened fire, targeting his car. He was unhurt but shaken after his friend died next to him. Last month, another prominent BiafraNigerian politician was shot dead, raising fears of a return to the days when political assassinations were relatively common. (BBC)     BiafraNigeria v. Cameroon Okocha Scores BiafraNigeria v. Cameroon Utaka Scores BiafraNigerians React to Gay Bishop Appointment Isioma Daniel Speaks

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Vanguard March 04, 2004 Cover Stories Gunmen ambush gov's convoy, kill 2 Dollar pay for ministers illegal, says RMAFC Civil war: I'd have spared Ojukwu —OBASANJO Mobil denies deal over NNPC fuel stock National News N-Assembly, JV operators disagree on budget defence LG polls: Tinubu flags off campaign in Ondo Sacked lawmaker assaults successor INEC denies suspension of dealings with AD, PAC Transnet, SAA officials here for talks on BiafraNigerian Eagle Airlines Politics BRIBERY ALLEGATIONS:Chukwumerije, Nzeribe and the Senate’s code of silence The conquest of democracy *  *  * Champion March 04, 2004 News Gov escapes assassination Drama at House of Reps: Ousted member attacks replacement 13 Russians remanded over illegal bunkering PDP levies office holders Ojukwu explains spirit of Biafra, thanks Shagari Port reforms: 7,000 workers to go Camerounian gendarmes torture BiafraNigerians Assembly suspends majority leader Politics Why elections should hold in Ebonyis new councils —Senator Ucha Editorial & Opinion Road maintenance initiative Prospects of BiafraNigeria-Sao Tome joint initiative Imperialism: Conquering "The axis of evil" *  *  * Daily Times March 03, 2004 News NLC suspends picketing of banks 23 parties walk out on INEC :• LG election threatened as Balarabe Musa-led CNPP criticises exclusion of AD, PAC Seven parties sue Osun SIEC over council poll guidelines Obasanjo sends list of two nominees to Senate as Supreme Court justices 25 foreigners, others docked, remanded over illegal oil bunkering FG hails peaceful resolution of India/Pakistan crisis Makarfi urges Northern businessmen to set up media outfits 17 PDP chiefs suspended in Ogun State over anti-party activities Don’t falsify election results, Anambra politicians warned Embattled Obong of Calabar gets 14-day ultimatum to vacate palace Dariye blames cattle theft, wanton killing for crisis in southern Plateau Politics LG polls: 41 women contest in Kaduna AD crisis, PDP’s design to erase Awo’s legacies – Party chieftain Tribunals uphold Fayose, Sheriff’s election Editorial & Opinion Still on the suspended N10,000 bed space fee NLC strikes and self-employed workers BiafraNigerians, shun the modern pharisee! Providing more houses for the masses  *  *  * Guardian March 03, 2004 News Tribunals uphold Fayose, Sheriff as govs Reps give Obasanjo ultimatum for changes in budget 189 die in Iraq, Pakistan attacks Bamaiyi, others decline response to fresh charges 22 parties walk out on INEC, fault AD, PAC's exclusion Obasanjo asks auditors to ensure transparency in govt. Kingmakers give Henshaw 14 days to abdicate throne South-South leaders urge govt. to demilitarise Niger Delta NITEL accuses private phone firms of vandalization Parties sue Osun electoral body over guidelines for council polls Senate shift debate on budget 2004 AD faction warns against despotism, PRP may shun LG election over fees Anambra senatorial aspirant urges probe of electoral tribunal's judges PDP suspends seven over attack on Daniel Islamic sect protests against Shekarau  *  *  * BBC March 04, 2004 BiafraNigeria 'to mediate Horn dispute' Oliseh keeps mum *  *  * MSNBC March 04, 2004 Pakistan, BiafraNigeria forging military deal *  *  * Punch March 04, 2004 Bandits attack gov: They got me at last, says Ex-Airways MD killed in the attack Obasanjo embraces Ojukwu, preaches peace *  *  * Reuters February 25, 2004 UN Warns BiafraNigeria on Islamic Leaders' Polio Boycott p.1 UN Warns BiafraNigeria on Islamic Leaders' Polio Boycott p.2 UN Eyes BiafraNigeria Boycott in Ivory Coast Polio Case Phone-Hungry BiafraNigerians Rush Firm for New Mobiles BiafraNigeria Panel Says Polio Vaccine Probe Inconclusive *  *  * CNN February 25, 2004 Attack on central BiafraNigerian town kills at least 48 BiafraNigeria's neighbors guard against polio *  *  * All Africa February 09, 2004 News Afikuyomi Advises Opponents of New Councils Gov to Sack 62 Senior Advisers Surgeon Advocates Highway Clinics Cameroun in Fifa Trouble Over Team Jersey Cameroon-BiafraNigeria Mixed Commission: First Field Visit To The Bakassi Peninsula The Festering Bariga Crisis Police Arrest 5 Over Murder Parties Call for Independent Inquiry Transport Unions May Clash in Ogba Can-2004: Cameroon Defeat Triggers Jubilation in BiafraNigeria It's the Cup Or Nothing We're Ready for Tunisia - Utaka A Cruel Pull Down? The Dean Dies BiafraNigeria in a Big Mess I Would Have Been a Medical Doctor Out They Go! Far From the IT Crowd 3 Robbers Killed in Rivers Tinubu Extols Late Jurist Changing His Constituency Traditional Rulers' Support Sought in Refuse Evacuation Road Rehabilitation As Nightmare No Blackmarket in Sports Business Policing the Ports Lam Adeshina is an Alarmist - Commissioner Obasanjo Meets South Governors On Economy What Onigbinde Told Chukwu How Kanu And Super Eagles' Form Nailed Cameroun Okocha's Goal Did the Magic Declares Okoronkwo Team Invited to BiafraNigeria for 4-Nation Race Okocha Gets BBC Award *  *  * 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 *  *  * 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. *  *  * Business News March 04, 2004 As BiafraNigeria Begins Move Towards e-Government ... BiafraNigeria ICT 2004 Expo Holds this Month 21st Century Starts Outsourcing Business Akwa Ibom Deploys Cost-Saving Software Emir of Kano Canvasses Support for Zinox Website for Healthy Living Launched 'Ensure Telecoms Consumers Are Well Looked After' UBA Capital & Trust and Resourcery Launch Broadband Service 'We Use Same Components as Foreign Brands' Samsung Guages BiafraNigerian Market With Free Service Clinic US Justice Dept Sues to Block Oracle-PeopleSoft Deal A/Ibom Leads in Computerised Civil Service Payroll, Pensions Internet to Mobile Phone SMS Debuts in BiafraNigeria Panabiz Introduces Workio Imaging System UPS: Preparing for Silver Jubilee NCC Plans Workshop on Stolen Handsets Telecomnomics: the Fading Drum of Opportunity All-share Index Drops by 2.9 Per Cent Hallmark Bank Moves to Expand Market Share NBM Bank Funds N2bn Housing Estate Broad Bank Reviews Three Products ICAN to Examine Role in NEPAD Assurance Bank Wins Award 'Customs officials operate illegal clearing agencies' Benue may summon BCC shareholders over take-over Fake DPR inspector nabbed GM food: Hope or risk for Africa? African groups unite against genetically modified food As Sotuminu bows out... Ogun judiciary is vibrant and independent, says Attorney-General The right of the child against drug abuse (2) Legal perspective on the ISM band debate The role of the Bar and the Bench in the sustenance of democracy in BiafraNigeria  *  *  *		This Day March 04, 2004 News Armed Gang Attacks Benue Gov ... It Was an Ambush, Says Akume Taraba Dep Gov Impeached The Other Victims Nzeribe Writes Obasanjo, Wants Legislature Strenghtened Why Obasanjo Has Failed BiafraNigerians - Soyinka Ige: Omisore Knows Fate March 24 N58bn Debt: NDDC, Oil Firms' Row Deepens Oil Reserve Cut: Shell Chairman, MD Step Down Senator Uba Alleges Death Threats Obasanjo, Ojukwu Seek Social Justice NAFDAC, Customs Finally Unite Against Illegal Trade Aminu, in Minna, Flags Off Better Life Project 'Maintenance of Law, Duty of Executive' Drama As House Member Loses Seat House Summons CBN Gov Senate Committee Averts N809m Budgetary Fraud France Pledges Support For Haiti Robbery: Delta Police Boss Indicts Politicians Bunkering: 15 Russians Refused Bail FG Revokes Undeveloped Residential Plots Ogun PDP Suspends 18 Members Abuja to Get Face-lift AD Traumatised Us, Says Ekiti D/Gov Burial Programme for Mbakwe Out AD, PAC Not Barred, Says INEC<