Nigerian News Archive




Marrch.11-18.2002 Man Names 19 Sponsors of Ige's Murder I saw blood coming from Rewane's chest, says witness I Knew I Would Be Removed, Says Smith 18 suspected killers of Ige to know fate on March 21 Bakassi: Cameroon Pledges to Respect Court Ruling Soyinka warns on trend of crises in NIgeria Gbagi Seeks Removal of Delta Police Boss Judge adjourns sitting in Bamaiyi's case to next week Faseun Explains Call for Release of Bamaiyi, Others Critics slam Queen Elizabeth's portrait 3 Armed Robbery Suspects in Police Net Northern governors urge govt to shore up revenue allocations Four Die as Ebira Youths Protest 'Internal Threat Bane of National Security' Reps indict FCT ministry over purchase of Houses N/Assembly Moves to Expand Supreme Court's Scope Law to rectify ills of privatisation underway, say legislators New Electoral Act Ready for Obasanjo's Assent For true Nigeria, southern governors urge new vision State Govs are Diverting Ecological Funds - Atiku PDP Chieftain Accuses Ogun LG Chairmen of Looting Governors vow to defend democracy, constitution IBB Free to Contest Under APP - Yusuf Alli House: Minister Quarters Contract Inflated by N1.4 bn Onigbinde has goalkeeping riddle to solve Kanu's House in London Raided Again Pepsi Sponsors Kids' Pro Career NFA moves to tackle poor financial state, says Enemuo NFA Declares Austerity Measures Enyimba Risks Sanction for Unruly Crowd Carlos Queiroz resigns as South Africa's coach Liberian Coach 'Flees for His Life' Maldini names 23 man squad against Nigeria NFA to Overhaul FA Cup Format Pele wants Brazil to pull together for W/Cup Governor Kalu Intervenes in Enyimba Crisis Ministry Tackles Technical Hitch Addo dares Blatter to sue him over bribery charges Furious Bafana Bafana Coach Resigns All set for UNIC Athletics classic Budding Athlete Craves Festival, Classic Action Mboma hints at new deal with Sunderland Edo Ends Chess Trial Ulo, Others Win Econet Challenge in Kaduna Insurers reject CBN's bid to regulate operations Defence awaits more British experts for bomb detonation Savannah Bank Opens Argument on Licence Restoration CBN puts transfer of Assurance Bank on hold Savannah Bank prays court to upturn liquidation order Enron, others get N2.5b monthly from NEPA, says minister Court Told of Illegal Bank Account Deductions Court Told of Illegal Bank Account Deductions Panel resumes sitting to recover NITEL's N1billion debt Court Strikes Out Suit Against NAHCO Privatisation Coca Cola chief visits Nigeria, lauds investment climate Privatisation: Parmex Pays N353.2m for Assurance Bank E.U. offers N132b for telecom's growth in Africa 7 Israelis killed, 7 wounded as gunmen fire on vehicle in northern Israel Sudan Signs Agreement with Rebels France refuses to lift British beef ban Mugabe leads as votes counting begins in Zimbabwe Exiled Afghan Former King Returning Home Saudi Authorities Take Over Kabo Airline's Schedule Mad-cow safeguards Minutes of silence and shafts of light recall New York's dark day Smith hands over to new IG, says policing is herculean Refugee camp explodes into violence Police rally against reforms Obasanjo Agrees to Liberian Reconciliation Conference Cheney May Find Mideast A Hard Sell US troops 'withdrawn over lack of guerrilla tactics' Annan asks Israel to stop attack on Palestinians Fire Hits Squatters in Cambodia Harare Election: An Extra Day of Frustrations Kogi Crisis: FG Told to Withhold State's Grant Alabi may succeed Hunponu-Wusu as Lagos Deputy Chief Judge Educated Persons Shouldn't be corrupt, Says Monguno Court flays attempt to re-open "Otokoto" murder case Nigerian Mandate Group condemns Enugu killings Sacked Officers: We Are in the Dark-Police Commission Akume Pledges Road Construction Worshippers' Death: Technical College Shut Yankari Park 'll be handed over to Bauchi �SENATOR Mbadinuju agrees to suspend capital projects Banks Blame CBN for Circulating Dirty Notes Ecological Problems: Adamawa Needs N66bn Charly Boy, 50 Okada riders arrested by NDLEA Bayelsa Warring Communities Sign Peace Deal Delta sets up 5-man probe panel for Obiaruku crisis 'Educate Youths on HIV, Cultism' UNIBEN ASUU calls for reinstatement of sacked UNILORIN dons Lagos may begin demolition of illegal buildings Nudity: Movie Board Set to Sanction Two Producers ASUU offers alternatives to IMF agenda, seeks debate Prayer Ground Death: Former SSG Calls for Caution Govt sets five-year target for revamping education First Lady Opens Workshop on Nutritional Rickets DPR shortlists three for Geo Data Base Project Katsina LGs Resolve Not to Retrench Staff Zayyad, Former TCPC Boss, Dies at 65 Strike: Adamawa Police Commended for Backing Out Makarfi Lauds Habib Bank over Policies Court sets aside subpoena against Williams Steel Minister Reacts to US Restriction on Steel Import Ondo Overrules Suspension of Project Manager Levy defaulters risk losing property in Abia Community Bans Arms at Festival Yobe governor indicts emirs over low school enrolment UNN Announces Plans to Boost Revenue Base Police Command Gets 100 GSM Phones from Econet Delta workers protest levy 'Nigeria Committed to Healthy Environment' Court Grants Suspended Council Boss Leave to Seek Redress Ezeife, Amechi Head Anambra Peace Panel IMF okays govt's withdrawal from programmes Police Return Robbed N5m Monarchs Reject New Tariff for 'Fancy' Number Plates Reps panel summons IILL, others, queries $185m loan to NITEL Why Poverty Alleviation Schemes Fail, By CDRT Ibori Faults NDDC Structures The many travails of Lagosians Saraki Tasks Obasanjo on Security Sokoto Psychiatric Hospital Cries Out for Support Katsina School of Basic Studies Gulps N177m Ex-IG's conference that never was We Have No Plan to Strike - DHQ Police Deny Fresh Hostilities in Umuleri 24 armed robbery suspects in Gombe police net Cautious remarks greet Smith's removal Ebonyi okays Bakassi FG Increases Customs Agents' Licence Fee to N500,000 Adamawa Accused of Insensitivity to Children Lagos, a city under siege? 4000 Retired Teachers Protest over Pension DHL Workers Reject Dismissal Oyedepo links unemployment to lack of functional training for youths UNIPORT Don Gets Court Backing to Challenge Sack Zamfara Restates Commitment to Free Education Nigerians Take Centre Stage at ADF Police in Yobe Receive Salaries, Allowances Mass Protests Trail Suspension of Aguata Council Boss Nigeria alerts ICJ over Cameroun's interpretation of boundary Al-Mustapha Family Wants Judge Probed Senate moves against fire accidents Commissioner blames youth restiveness on bad federal structure Jamodu Assures on Adequate Fertilizers for Farmers N6.5bn Sunk in FUMTA, Says FG Questions over Oke Afa dead Ondo suspends official over alleged N88m fraud No State Varsity Now, Says Akande Abia plans highway medical services Kalu Restates Call for Deregulation of NEPA, Others David Mark, Others Forfeit Property to FG Adamawa trains farmers in labour intensive rural roads maintenance UK Allocates 130,000 Visa Slots to Nigeria Modakeke people plan for self govt 1m Candidates to Write UME CLO commends labour union for exposing Anambra govt Lagos community leaders meet, urge unity Jigawa invests N2.7m in skill acquisition for youths Borno Announces 300 % Hike in Boarding School Fees In Lagos, Ijaw youths hold job rally LASU sets up panel to probe death of students' union president Retired Chief Judge accuses Osun govt of victimisation A-Ibom State Chief Judge reads riot act to Customary Court members 100 cataract patients operated, 1000 free eye glasses distributed in Ondo All 3,000 NITEL Lines in Asaba Allocated FG, agencies owe NEPA N5.4b �NUEE Women protest commercialization of stream N4bn Pumped into Education in Adamawa Agunloye may head solid minerals ministry Newsmen Urged to Stop Praise Singing Anyim returns, raises hope on debt relief Ita-Giwa Wants Anti-Violence Retreat Decisions Made Public Labour seeks more cut in Borno govt officials' pay Delta gets first female head of service Police declare 10 wanted over Olagbaju's murder NIA Denies Hand in Officer's Death Sokoto Indigenes Poised to Take Education to Greater Heights Middle-aged Man Resides in Cave Selective inspection of banks, the unanswered questions UNN Management Dissociates Self from Illegal Broadcast Station------ Commissioner Sues Akanbi, Anti-graft Panel Sade Adu clinches the Grammyek Seek open probe of Ige's death, Mamora tells Nigerians N400m Power Plant Abandoned at Lagos Port Murtala Muhammed's virtues extolled at book dedication Osoba swears-in nine new permanent secretaries FG Orders Varsities to Build More Hostels, Says VC Absence of Gov, Others Paralyses Jigawa Albarka Defends Reduction in Air Fares Immigration cautions against abuse of passport ASUP Wants Obasanjo to Curb Labour Unrests Ogun First Lady commissions rural projects Commercial motorcyclists demonstrate in Owerri Workers Drilled over News Report UCH Striking Workers Resort to Prayers Tinubu Takes Case of Insecurity to Presidency FG owes pensioners N232b Mrs. Atiku Opposes Sex Before Marriage Obasanjo nominates Agunloye for ministerial post SAVANNAH BANK: Hands off depositors' funds, court orders NDIC Resource Control: Nwuche Commends Group Media award has created problems�Boni Haruna Students Drag Satellite Campus Co-ordinator to Court Nigeria opens defence on Bakassi tomorrow Ige: NBA asks police to brief press on progress report FG Loses N10m Yearly to Illegal Miners Haruna may return media award's trophy for good governance Edo Water Board sacked for non-performance, says Igbinedion FG Urged to Establish Land Use Commission Osoba Lauds Advent of Religious Universities ADB loan fraud: Oyegun, Obadan defend Ogbeha Adesina arrests eight illegal car washers Help with our roads, Lagosians beg govt Obasanjo leaves for Australia Varsities: Banks, Oil Chiefs Meet in Aso Rock Court adjourns Fryo's suit to March 12 Power project suffers neglect in Ogun IBB Condoles Iniengers FG Told to Implement Agreement with COEASU MP urges Ibori's critics to be patient Hashidu lauds army on security Obasanjo Calls for 'Massive Direct Foreign Investments' \| NNPC Boosts UBE in Imo Inadequate Facilities Hit Benue State University Inferno razes ex-deputy governor's residence Wada Nas changes strategy, pleads for Bamaiyi, Abacha, others Medical Experts Hold Crucial Meeting Journalists Urged to Maintain High Ethical Standards College seeks varsity status to award degrees Bauchi renews oil search in abandoned well Industrialist Blames Imo Indigenes for State's Backwardness Adewale Thompson okays police handling of probe of Ige's murder FG spends N1.5 bn on rural electrification in Anambra Why police can't perform, by survey Oshiomhole charges IG to unmask Ige's killers Akwa Ibom Govt Executes 90 Projects Osun press not fair to Akande, says Faroumbi Govt fine-tunes plans for second River Niger bridge, by minister ARMOC blames chaotic polity on disharmony in families Ekhomu calls for overhaul of fire fighting agencies Citizens split over calls for Keyamo's probe Youth restiveness threatens Nigeria's future, warns Adefarati Audu pardons four prisoners Ex-minister solicits private sector's aid for varsities Federal commissioner installed Amanyanabo of Okrika Tinubu urges Lagosians to embark on self-help projects Muslims in Oyo State Pray for Continued Peace, Stability My Posting to Britain, a Challenge - Kolade Monarchs want enabling law on vigilance groups Associates plan own probe of Ige's murder Lawyers boycott valedictory service for CJ Group Cries out Against 'Anti-Igbo Policies' NDDC budgets N533m for abandoned projects Lagos unveils new conditions for vehicle registration Catholic Church Vows to Resist Nnamani Govt May Shun 142% Pay Rise for Retirees Kagara Dam 'll be completed this year �SHAGARI Retiring Institute Boss Ignores Minister's Order Prisons Service Moves to Avert Strike, Pays Salary Arrears ASUU Puts Question Mark on UNILORIN Degrees Methodist Archbishop warns against forces of destabilisation Obasanjo Launches Sensitisation Programme on Monetary Zone Seven Delta LGs thrown into darkness Delegation Advocates Sheanut Farming Babalola, Nwabueze differ on anti-graft law 15 Nigerians in UK to study satellite design Decentralise Police into Six Zones - Tofowomo Anti-Graft Law: Supreme Court Rules June 7 Oodua Group Gives N10m to UNAD Catholics protest alleged killing of members in Enugu Population boom puts Lagos in distress Warri Refinery Shut over Power Problem 'NECO Result Accepted Worldwide' For young artistes, a marriage of convenience El- Rufai Writes House Members over NITEL Resource Control Tops Agenda of Southern Govs Summit Makarfi Advises GSM Operators on User Cards How to end spate of tragedies, upheavals, by Olukoya New Commissioners: Lam Adesina Tells Lobbyists to Keep Off Railways seeks govt's aid to pay workers' salary Killings in the East Worry Igbo Youths Ex-primary School Teachers Ask for Pension Arrears NDLEA Plans Rehabilitation Centres for Drug Addicts New Army Image Maker Assumes Duty Police refute alleged arms importation by Enugu State New Ministry Created, Another Scrapped Two Feared Dead in Ibadan Poly Cult Clash Ibru: Rogers returns to court next week NDE Begins Unemployed Census Appeal Court allows continued closure of Savannah Bank Court Awards N2.6bn Damages Against NNPC School Girl Does Nigeria Proud in America National Open University Re-opens Soon - Borishade Women mark day amidst calls for more social relevance Fire Guts LG Boss's Residence Civil Servants Build Staff Secondary School FG Moves to Resettle Ajaokuta Villagers Police confirm dismissal of three junior officers Delta Community Clash for Probe Why most senior judge can't head Osun judiciary, by outgoing CJ Agabi, Adelaja Reassigned, Agunloye Gets Portfolio Planned strike mutinous, says new I-G LSDPC Promo: 25 Win Two-bedroom Flats Igbo residents laud Osoba's programmes Youth Leader Blames Nationwide Crises on Unemployment GExperts warn against cropping despite early rains No Problem with Hosting Commonwealth Summit - Obasanjo Ibru: Ex-Dodan Barracks Commandant Indicts Mustapha In Ilorin, death of officers worry customs Poly lecturers call off strike Govt Probes Housing Corporation over Fraud Southern Cameroonians Laud Nigerian Judiciary Army dismisses rumour of soldiers strike Youths Protest Award of NDDC Contracts to Non-indigenes 'Only Professionals Can Handle Boundary Disputes' Customs Chief Charges Men to Check Arms Importation FIDA holds seminar on human trafficking Friday 60 million Nigerians to register in ID card project NPA Suspends 2 Directors over FOREX Scam NDDC designs masterplan for Niger-Delta development First Lady to Unveil New Peugeot 307 Govt refunds N3000 to pilgrims Imo ready to fight AIDS scourge Robbers Cart Away N600,000 Items at LG Department Isiokpo Spillage: Shell Opts for Out of Court Settlement Oshiomhole Cautions Judiciary over Muscling Labour Strike Ige, others: Awolowo annual lecture cancelled Austrian policemen face trial over Nigerian's death Abuja Varsity Students on Rampage Police strike: Rights group condemns detention of officers 'Ex-Attorney General's Appeal Court Order Fraudulent' Kuffour to commission Yar'Adua centre FRSC creates special rescue unit for Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Adoption of French as Nigeria's Second Official Language Advocated NUT kicks against return of schools in Ebonyi Minister reiterates govt's readiness to tackle sponsors of violence Kure warns militia against destabilisation Counsel faults Appeal Court on prosecution of former Ondo State A-G Parents Advise FG, ASUP to End Strike Court restrains Ondo police from arresting Ganiyu Adams Alamieyeseigha moves to end power outages in Bayelsa ADF Urges Good Governance NEPA moves to boost electricity supply in Owerri NEPA seeks govt's help to keep Egbin station running Gauis-Obaseki Appears in Court over Contempt Charge Today Pastor Bakare set free, to report at SSS office today My Survival, A Miracle-Nwizu Citizens initiate fresh move for peace in Anambra 'Students Face Bleak Academic Future' Shell seeks end to restiveness in oil-producing areas Sokoto Psychiatric Hospital Buildings Collapsing Fafunwa blames ASUU strikes on govt's neglect Mbang Cautions Foreign Media on Negative News Nigeria stands to gain most in new Africa economic initiative, says Aluko-Olokun Time Set for Return of Taraba Displaced Persons --- Don't Sweep Ige's Death Under Carpet, YCE Warns Military pensioners protest move to screen members Pay More Attention to Agric, Obasanjo Urged Yar'Adua memorial lecture holds in Calabar Resource control struggle 'll soon yield result�Anyim Uwais Petitioned over Appointment of Osun Chief Judge Poly teachers seek sectoral wage negotiation Methodist Church condemns killing of students union president Tinubu Begins LG Tour, Commissions of Projects Dariye Vows Not to be Distracted U.S. bomb experts evolve measures to protect residents Ondo, Ekiti's Asset-Sharing Will be Amicable - Deputy Gov Campaign Against Female Genital Mutilation Begins Community wants ruler removed Rivers to Retrain Traditional Birth Attendants FG, States Share N70.197bn Alleged bribery: Bamaiyi, others want to stall trial � JUDGE�Threatens to resign NNPC Recovers 57 Trucks from Army Bakassi: Cameroun concludes preliminary plea NAFDAC Destroys N67.2m Unsafe Products Ex-Commissioner Blames Military for Police Woes National ID card scheme kicks off in May, says ministry Niger-Delta Studies Centre for Niger-Delta Varsity FG Releases N117m for Wushishi Dam Police arrest seven suspects over vandalisation of Palace 30 Journalists for ICT Training in Ethiopia Housing fund Beneficiaries Advised on Use Court voids Emirs of Borgu's deposition Imo loses 2000 hectares rubber estate to fire Gana Seeks God's Intervention in Crises Afenifere decries police probe of Ige's murder Presidency tasks banks on varsity accommodation Bauchi Govt Guarantees Security of Life, Property Police smash syndicate of high way extortionists Ede LG Completes N15m Shopping Complex Fresh crisis brews in Okpe LG Oyedepo gives recipe for economic recovery Miltary, Police, Very Important - Enweremadu World Bank Adviser Quits Airways Privatisation Pat Utomi Dreams Female Television Rivers seeks govt, academy pact to develop human resources NTI Plans School Management Programme Man arraigned for damaging ruler's property Delta set to construct 124 roads NASFAT Missioner Stresses Parents' Duties NIPR, monarch urge pro-active measures against bomb blasts Water Corporation Suspends Strike Use Stabilization Funds for Unpaid Salaries, LGs Advised Oyo sets up panel to tackle meningitis Atiku leaves for South Africa Anyaoku, Britons, others mobilise for Nigeria's economic rebirth Ibadan people raise alarm over alleged marginalisation Three die as meningitis hits Ebonyi community Audu Awards Contract for Olympic Size Stadium AMORC President berates Adebiyi's position on Ige's burial Govt to establish website on trade Protest trails athlete's death in Ado-Ekiti Populace condemn ministries' performance Attitude change brings increase in cargo inflow, says Ramalam Yobe awards N540m contracts for new industries Imo Youth leader decries non-performance allegation against Udenwa NECO to begin private exams in November Ebonyi Moves to End Guinea Worm Scourge A-Ibom Govt reads riot act to LGs Gombe gets panels, advisers in readiness for Sharia Delta Govt appeals to NGOs to help fight Rampaging elephants destroy crops Man Names 19 Sponsors of Ige's Murder I saw blood coming from Rewane's chest, says witness I Knew I Would Be Removed, Says Smith 18 suspected killers of Ige to know fate on March 21 Bakassi: Cameroon Pledges to Respect Court Ruling Soyinka warns on trend of crises in NIgeria Gbagi Seeks Removal of Delta Police Boss Judge adjourns sitting in Bamaiyi's case to next week Faseun Explains Call for Release of Bamaiyi, Others Critics slam Queen Elizabeth's portrait 3 Armed Robbery Suspects in Police Net Northern governors urge govt to shore up revenue allocations Four Die as Ebira Youths Protest 'Internal Threat Bane of National Security' Reps indict FCT ministry over purchase of Houses N/Assembly Moves to Expand Supreme Court's Scope Law to rectify ills of privatisation underway, say legislators New Electoral Act Ready for Obasanjo's Assent For true Nigeria, southern governors urge new vision State Govs are Diverting Ecological Funds - Atiku PDP Chieftain Accuses Ogun LG Chairmen of Looting Governors vow to defend democracy, constitution IBB Free to Contest Under APP - Yusuf Alli House: Minister Quarters Contract Inflated by N1.4 bn Onigbinde has goalkeeping riddle to solve Kanu's House in London Raided Again Pepsi Sponsors Kids' Pro Career NFA moves to tackle poor financial state, says Enemuo NFA Declares Austerity Measures Enyimba Risks Sanction for Unruly Crowd Carlos Queiroz resigns as South Africa's coach Liberian Coach 'Flees for His Life' Maldini names 23 man squad against Nigeria NFA to Overhaul FA Cup Format Pele wants Brazil to pull together for W/Cup Governor Kalu Intervenes in Enyimba Crisis Ministry Tackles Technical Hitch Addo dares Blatter to sue him over bribery charges Furious Bafana Bafana Coach Resigns All set for UNIC Athletics classic Budding Athlete Craves Festival, Classic Action Mboma hints at new deal with Sunderland Edo Ends Chess Trial Ulo, Others Win Econet Challenge in Kaduna \nsurers reject CBN's bid to regulate operations Defence awaits more British experts for bomb detonation Savannah Bank Opens Argument on Licence Restoration CBN puts transfer of Assurance Bank on hold Savannah Bank prays court to upturn liquidation order Enron, others get N2.5b monthly from NEPA, says minister Court Told of Illegal Bank Account Deductions Court Told of Illegal Bank Account Deductions Panel resumes sitting to recover NITEL's N1billion debt Court Strikes Out Suit Against NAHCO Privatisation Coca Cola chief visits Nigeria, lauds investment climate Privatisation: Parmex Pays N353.2m for Assurance Bank E.U. offers N132b for telecom's growth in Africa 7 Israelis killed, 7 wounded as gunmen fire on vehicle in northern Israel Sudan Signs Agreement with Rebels France refuses to lift British beef ban Mugabe leads as votes counting begins in Zimbabwe Exiled Afghan Former King Returning Home Saudi Authorities Take Over Kabo Airline's Schedule Mad-cow safeguards Minutes of silence and shafts of light recall New York's dark day Smith hands over to new IG, says policing is herculean Refugee camp explodes into violence Police rally against reforms Obasanjo Agrees to Liberian Reconciliation Conference Cheney May Find Mideast A Hard Sell US troops 'withdrawn over lack of guerrilla tactics' Annan asks Israel to stop attack on Palestinians Fire Hits Squatters in Cambodia Harare Election: An Extra Day of Frustrations Army to Soldiers: Strike and Face Death Penalty States go austere as revenue falls Robbers Attack Okin Biscuits Communal clashes claim 40 lives, N5b property in Cross River Mercenary Prophets 'll Be Exposed, Says Maduekwe Why GSM tariff may remain high, by operator More Nigerians Likely to Go Blind, Says Expert Stranded pilgrims protest airline's neglect at Jeddah Our Partners are Pleased with Our Step Against IMF - Kpakol Customs seeks Benin Republic's aid to check arms smuggling 18-year-old Rape Victim Sues Police ASUP Lists Conditions to End Strike Poisonous Vegetables in Markets? Govt Moves to Resettle Destitutes Omisore Drags Akande to Anti-graft Panel Senate reopens attendance register tomorrow Osoba Challenges FG to Debate on Transparency Garba urges military to defend democracy Suspended LG Boss Seeks Obasanjo's Intervention AD wants govt to address police grievances as strike looms Guber Aspirant Chides Police over Obiaruku Killings Remo North Council budgets N471 Obasanjo's Aide Unfolds Development Projects for Ona-Ara LG Osoba challenges PDP, critics to debate over stewardship Group Tips Mbadinuju for Second Term Eagles' Disbandment: Exercise in Futility Foretold Europe may lose World Cup places Onigbinde Rules Out Foreign Coach Rufai hails Onigbinde as Oliseh laments mafia claims Adamu Woos Volunteers for All Africa Games FIFA crack down on age cheats Enyimba Drubs Filante in Calabar No goalkeeping problem in Eagles, says Onigbinde FIFA Risks Constitutional Crisis as Battle Looms 'Brodericks' Lads Lack Technical Depth' Anyansi-Agwu resigns as Enyimba thrash Etoile 4 - 0 Foreign Coach Can't Work Under Onigbinde We'll Teach British Fans How to Behave Ferguson urges Wenger to loosen up Debate on Tyson, Lewis Fight Rages-on Brazil's Adriano keeps his eyes on World Cup Presidency to Bail Out Sports Festival TotalFinaElf Stops Oil Search in North Guinness adamant, as breweries raise products' prices TSKJ Bags $1.9bn EPC Contract for NLNG Trains IV, V Stock exchange lauds Rivers' planned revenue bond IBC Workers on Strike over Unpaid Salaries Firm boss alerts on influx of inferior electrical fittings Aluminium Plant Gets $50m Lifeline Industrialist laments poor power supply, launches products DHL Re-absorbs Dismissed Employees Union Bank rated Nigeria's biggest bank NEPA shops for N102 billion Court Extends Voting in Zimbabwe Global cop's tactics are wearing thin Israel destroys Palestinian authority's headquarters Republic of Congo Holds Elections ECOWAS Plans to Utilise Levy on Activities - Ogunkelu India Muslims reject compromise temple plan U.S.-Europe Relations Facing Test Queen Elizabeth to visit Nigeria, 21 others countries Outrage as Pentagon nuclear hitlist revealed Comoros goes to polls on Sunday Angry Zimbabwe voters defy delaying tactics Jerusalem carnage in cafe bomb Cambodia map made of skulls dismantled African summit to produce documents on safer environment Colombia guerrillas target elections Leave Commonwealth, South Africa tells UK U.S. foreign policy takes aggressive turn Battering a people into submission Stock exchange lauds Rivers' planned revenue bond IBC Workers on Strike over Unpaid Salaries Firm boss alerts on influx of inferior electrical fittings Aluminium Plant Gets $50m Lifeline Industrialist laments poor power supply, launches products DHL Re-absorbs Dismissed Employees Union Bank rated Nigeria's biggest bank NEPA shops for N102 billion Court Extends Voting in Zimbabwe Global cop's tactics are wearing thin Israel destroys Palestinian authority's headquarters Republic of Congo Holds Elections ECOWAS Plans to Utilise Levy on Activities - Ogunkelu India Muslims reject compromise temple plan U.S.-Europe Relations Facing Test Queen Elizabeth to visit Nigeria, 21 others countries Outrage as Pentagon nuclear hitlist revealed Comoros goes to polls on Sunday Angry Zimbabwe voters defy delaying tactics Jerusalem carnage in cafe bomb Cambodia map made of skulls dismantled African summit to produce documents on safer environment Colombia guerrillas target elections Leave Commonwealth, South Africa tells UK U.S. foreign policy takes aggressive turn Battering a people into submission FG to Crackdown on 'Agents of Destabilisation' More officers may go as new IG pledges to transform police Savannah Bank Remains Sealed Okiro parades alleged killers of eight policemen 3 Ex-servicemen Die Awaiting Pension in Abuja Nigeria states claim to Lake Chad areas Armed Robbers Stage Come Back in Yola Govt orders prompt payment of workers' salaries Marginal Fields: 70 Firms Shortlisted for Final Bids Igbo Count Losses in Idi-Araba Crisis Cruise the world in home comfort I Sent Strike Force to Monitor NADECO Rally - Al-Mustapha Dealer in Human Parts Nabbed in Gombe Bakassi: Nigeria Faults Cameroun on Boundary We Considered Dumping Nigeria, Says IMF Senate Dismisses Sovereign National Conference Bill Court declines to adjourn Speakers' suit Police Investigate Alleged Stealing of N14m by Legislators Senate to probe petroleum Equalisation Fund Students' Protest, Thugs Mar PDP Rally PDP chieftain cautions governors, lawmakers over council polls House Suit: Obasanjo's Counsel Escapes Contempt Charge Dikibo, Harry Trade Tackles over Rivers' PDP Congress Protesters disrupt PDP rally in Warri, destroy 17 cars Assembly Verifies Council Projects Eagles: Onigbinde Promises Surprise Ike Shorunmu gets new club, hope rises for career Golfers Hit Kaduna for Econet Challenge HFN Will not Rehabilitate Players- Scribe Fraudsters spoil NFA's chances to organise friendlies for Eagles Sacked NFA Staff Appeal to Senate Ladipo urges early release of World Cup funds Police Face CAVB Sanctions Onigbinde's Eagles test skill with Paraguay in London Bayern Offer N50m for Song Igbinedion, Aku meet over sports festival Amokachi Passes Rapid's Medical Test London to Host Eagles Paraguay Friendly Amao Eyes Eaglets Job Ogbeche scores... enhances chance of making World Cup squad Sports Ministry Calls Edo State's Bluff ...Re-Admits Swimming for Manchester 2002 British newspaper tips Aghahowa for greatness No Automatic Shirt for Any Player -Onigbinde Williams Sisters to Tour Nigeria in September CAHB Official rates Nigeria high AACO Top 20 Finalist Emerge Controlled Detonations Begin in Ikeja Cantonment Love continues to flow to blasts victims Confusion over $185m Loan to NITEL Money market reform may trail Savannah Bank's saga Govt awards N2.36b contract to Steyr to supply tractors Group advocates grassroots participation in capital market Container Terminal Port handles 3.02 million tonnes of cargo Family vacations out of business trips Nigeria Still Committed to Pan-African Vision Milosevic trial hears new Kosovo horrors Middle East carnage kills 11 Irish PM concedes abortion defeat Zimbabwe campaign enters last day Commonwealth body canvasses focus on rich-poor divide Attacks overshadow US peace moves Raid on SPD over funding scam Madagascar army split raises war fears Annan meets with Iraqi minister Horn border ruling delayed again Bush Unveils Plan to Protect Investors Macedonia passes rebel amnesty Argentina looks for IMF green light Southern Africa threatened by famine Taiwan minister's US visit angers China Japan helicoter crash kills four Israel Widens Attacks on Palestinians More troops killed in Afghanistan Turkey warns US against Iraq attack Japan may abandon bond ceiling if necessary Develop skilled human resources for economic emancipation Suicide risk for China's youth Gujarat turns to 'night watchmen' to keep rioters at bay Israeli attacks on Palestinians continue Japan's recession drags on Indonesia rejects debt extension proposal Mozambique's judges 'corrupt' Galliano dazzles with his fashion mission Kabul blast to be investigated Girl sues parents, VC, alleges harassment over Islamic dressing Savannah Bank: Sanusi, Ogunleye Risk Jail Why I defend Mugabe, by Obasanjo FG Sacks Smith, Names Balogun New Police IG Kudirat's aide sold burial videotape to strike force, says lawyer Ex-military Leaders May Face Justice - Gana Musiliu Smith, Police IG, 6 deputies removed Tafa Balogun is new IG Robbers raid banks, lose loot Govt warns against strike by junior officers Police Intercept Bank Robbers, Recover Stolen Money Smith: In the beginning... Court begins trial of judge over N100,000 graft Kudi, Guardian: Al Mustapha assigned Sgt Rogers, ex-Dodan Barracks commander tells court NEPA to surmount obstacles soon, says Makoju I'm still in APP, says Saraki House to probe GSM operations 2003:Adamu's political opponents fine-tune strategies to claim governorship Cross River Assembly Factions Hold Session Speakers forum to resist impeachment of members Misinformation can derail Nigeria�s democracy, says Aremu Senate Debates State of Nation Senate probes Police killing of Obiaruku youths Plateau lawmakers vow to transfer school principal NFA meets amidst fears of clash �What Aku told them Babangida's supporters launch campaign organ in Rivers Kanu Nwankwo is Super Eagles new skipper Blatter , Oneya Battle To Save Crowns Amodu's sack won't solve Eagles' problem, says Ogba How Committee Praised Amodu's Tactics Wreacher decries win at home syndrome Obasanjo Stresses Importance of Training Leading the Eagles will not weigh me down, says Kanu 'We Won't Bow to Resignation Blackmail' Delta threatens to withdraw from sports festival NICON Votes N12m for NUGA Football Ogunjobi to parley with Aku on foreign coach CAF to punish drugs-tested Said NOC to Boost Athletes for C 'wealth Games Talking our way to the World Cup Senegal�ll surprise the world�Diouf Djoliba Arrives Lagos for NPA Grassroots outfit honours Kanu ALEV delivers sixth batch of relief materials Unexploded Bombs for Detonation Today FEC okays rise in tariffs, CBN issues new import rules Gombe Woos Developed World FG Shifts Thrust of Fiscal Policies Oil Installations Now Secure, Says Navy Chief Govt explains relationship with IMF Onitsha Traders Demonstrate over Savannah Government moves to curb importation glut in steel sector Pope cancels functions over failing health Seven killed in an escalation of Mid East violence U.S. military: Battle will continue as long as needed Agent Orange victims 'need help' Mugabe rivals mount legal challenge British special forces leading hunt for Mullah Omar Pastor gets life for family murders Israel intensifies 'war on Palestinians' Irish to Vote on Abortion Referendum Quake Kills 8, Wrecks Buildings in Philippines The EU and Zimbabwe: Why we did what we did Negotiators visit divided Madagascar Tommy Suharto charged with murder Syrian FM due in Tehran Wednesday Militants 'storm Algerian barracks' Theories Abound to Explain India Riots Condit's wife says 'Law & Order' defamed her Toyota targets European expansion Dutch Right poised for poll success Five killed in Kabul demolition accident Liberian officials wary of rebel offer U.S. unleashes heavy mountain assault Malawi 'coup plotters' cleared Workers escape Paris tunnel fire Philippines mayor takes on rebels Moscow victory for Salvation Army Revenue Commission faults lawmakers' jumbo pay Ibru: 'I Was Forced to Implicate Bamaiyi' Savannah Bank remains shut against court order Carter, Bill Gate's Father Arrive Nigeria in Fight Against HIV/AIDS Ibru: Court begins another trial within trial Police Strike: No Going Back on Sacked Officers - IG Nigeria withdraws from IMF programme How FG released $185m to Nitel for GSM licence Barracks won't be relocated, says minister Commissioner Parades Quack Doctor The state of the nation and the Abuja mafia Deeper Life Church denies robbers attack on Kumuyi Strike: Police reject pleas of pardon for culprits NITEL Plans to connect Gombe schools to Internet Court Questions Contempt Charge Against NNPC Two robbers shot dead in Effurun Court orders govt to sue Cameroun over citizens' autonomy plea What each Senator, Rep should earn monthly, by RMAFC PDP sanctions Mbadinuju, raises intelligence panel 2003: PDP Forecloses Adoption of Candidates Cross River House suspends speaker, deputy Presidential aide presents scorecard, backs Obasanjo's re-election Akande Stresses Need for Free, Fair Elections Nwodo accuses Enugu govt of arms importation Tinubu challenges critics to open debate 2003: Olunloyo, Adedibu Unite to Fight Adesina Tinubu, Mbadinuju blame govt for unpaid pensions, gratuities Kano, council disagree over siting of park Rivers lawmakers suspend council chief Ogbeh moves to save MNR, PDP accord Super Eagles' World Cup programme waits for weekend Onigbinde Picks England, Lagos as Camp Sites Edo wants help for 2002 sports festival Be ready for 6-0 bashing in Japan Nwabueze Nwankwo tells Eagles; wants foreign coach Foreign Coach for Eagles - Aku Del Piero gets support from coach Trapattoni Onigbinde May Release Squad List Today Troussier invites 34 players to camp Edo Threatens to Postpone Sports Festival Union Bank plans modern sports complex NOC Goes Tough on Drug Cheats NJF decamps 14 judokas Dolphin seek support for Mandela Cup Okocha's Coach Rejects Bench at Matches ABF approves six international tourneys MTN Gladiators: Contenders to Emerge NPA plan to drown Djoliba 39 varsities enter for NICON/NUFOL league Detonation of Bombs Begin at Ikeja Cantonment BPE insists on sale of mint, faults Reps on NITEL CBN faults First Bank loan to IILL CBN Disowns Distressed Banks' List FOS records drop in unemployment rate SEC moves against multiple taxation Shell awards $477 in Bonny Terminal contract Sanusi blames economic recession, poverty on foreign debts Investors put their faith in NB Plc Lafarge berths in Nigeria to enhance cement production Customs revenue improves, hits N3.2m in two months Adedeji cautions against hasty emergence of African Union At least five die as Palestinians strike back Condit loses in California primary Philippines military opens graveyard for victims Shaky Afghan security threatens relief efforts Pressing the attack Stick to original plea, Nigeria tells Cameroun at The Hague Israel 'adrift' as Sharon's popularity falls Acts of heroism punctuate Hindu-Muslim violence Judge sets Cheney energy records release Astronauts to install solar panels to Hubble Africa should embrace debt management, says Sanusi Preventing deadly conflict Afghan ground attack on hold for bombing Just another day on the West Bank Prince Charles captivates Brazilians US troubles drag Deutsche Telekom to first loss Woman rescued after fall from cruise ship Russia does not respond to OPEC demand Most Americans over 25 are overweight Police assure on security amid threat of fresh strike Benue Assembly Hands-over 14 Members, Clerk to Police over Theft Death of Nigerian: Protesters storm trial of Austrian officers Junior police, military personnel insist on strike next week Idi-Araba Mayhem: Trial of Suspects Delayed Head of decapitated AAU student found Saro-Wiwa: U.S. court to hear alleged rights abuses by Shell Strike: Police Assure Diplomatic Community Nigerians account for 40% visas to UK�Envoy Court rejects anti-graft panel's bid for commissioner's arrest Jos Clashes: Ex-Police Chief Admits Fore-knowledge NEPA disconnects Lagos water corporation Why Lagos-London Fare is High -British Airways Computer council wants bodies to sever ties with rival Robbers waylay two luxury buses, kill five, steal N3.5m 10 Nigerian Women Give Birth During Hajj Agency absolves self from officer's death Court re-opens Savannah Bank; CBN, NDIC appeal International Women's Day Calls for Introspection - CEDPA Nigeria to host C'Wealth summit Drug barons now use Internet Obasanjo 'll run in 2003 � IMAM 2003: Fresh Crisis Looms in AD Anyim blames debt portfolio for social unrest Yoruba will back Obasanjo for second term, say Alayande, Adesina Aguata Council Chairman Abducted Lagos LG chairmen move to defy Tinubu on polls Anyim Defends Senate over Salaries AD warns over plan to make Nigeria ungovernable Speakers want bill on revenue allocation 2003: Arewa Can't Stop Obasanjo - Kashim Imam Kasperczak wants to coach Eagles My sack is an injustice, says Amodu Aku sends Onigbinde to Kanu Davis lauds Onigbinde over Aissien, Abdullahi Abuja may host Tyson and Lewis fight Eagles: Obasanjo�s letter proves Obienu right Igali postpones school project till May Atiku commissions Ekwulobia Stadium Johansson promises Blatter tough time when FIFA meets Thursday Uwua awaits Onigbinde�s invitation Eagles will excel at World Cup, says Mastoroudes Enyimba�ll redeem Nigeria�s image, says Anyansi Agwu Hayatou to decide on FIFA candidacy next weekend Jegede seeks sponsorship for tourney in Tunisia PPP's Telethon raises N101m for bomb blast victims Govt seeks more British bomb disposal experts Bomb experts may begin clearing operations this week Lagos 548mw IPP hits a dead end... AES gets N600m monthly Court Orders Restoration of Savannah Bank's Licence Bank directors canvass acceptance of electronic documents as legal tender Cash-Strapped AP Seeks Staff Resignation SEC advocate mergers amongst stockbrokers Shell Awards $477m Contract to Upgrade Bonny Terminal Foreign team commends Yobe's industrialisation efforts LG Electronics set to establish operational base in Nigeria OPEC, Russia Debate Production Cuts Ceiling on BTA and PTA: No going back � CBN Guinness, NBL in Mexican stand-off Nigeria to play key role in resolving Zimbabwe problem Court strips Chiluba of office perks Bush team determined to keep Middle East at arm's length C'wealth Fund for Africa Set Up, Hits $200m I'm sure of death penalty,says Estrada OAU scribe canvasses end to wars Commonwealth appoints Nigeria, others over Zimbabwe crisis Threat of strike by policemen is unjustified, says minister MILITARY TO EMBASSIES: Ignore order to quit Nigeria Modakeke Declares 'Self Rule,' Appoints 'Chairman' NEPA hires vigilance operatives in Imo Jumbo allocation proposed for police Eastern, Northern leaders to meet in Abia 336 'Blind' Regain Sight in Ondo Woman seeks court's order to sell Abiola's house over debts Cameroun's Hold on Bakassi Feeble, Says Don Two feared dead as Area Boys, Igbo traders clash Ochuba is most beautiful girl Assembly Surmmons Commissi..over Spending AD warns police on safety of Ige's murder suspects Investigate Savannah Bank Closure, FG Urged Nigeria to host 50 UK firms this month Pastor Tunde Bakare Regains Freedom FG Sets Up Urban Development and Housing IBB Rally Disrupted in Port Harcourt Speaker, council chief disagree on Electoral Act Arewa can�t dictate to northerners on presidency� Wali Our Democracy Must Not Die - Tinubu Oyo governor yet to forward 2002 Appropriation Bill to lawmakers Nigerians are tired of the three parties �Alkali 'Sack of Electoral Chiefs a Bad Omen' 'Sack of Electoral Chiefs a Bad Omen' Osun House summons commissioner over N98m extra spending Afikuyomi urges Obasanjo to reinstate sacked electoral commissioners Rivers PDP Crisis: Graham-Douglas, Awuse, Others Petition Atiku Amokachie insists on foreign coach for Nigeria Vassell, Other K wonders Boost England's Hopes Paraguay seek friendly match with Nigeria Weah Pleads for Disbanded Eagles Eriksson sends spies on Swedes Mboma Hits Target on Full Debut Vivas to miss out from Argentina's squad Femi Odeyemi - Musa, Nigeria's rising tennis star Fraudsters Swindle Another Foreign Coach I'm no magician, says Amodu Athletes, officials face challenges of new dates Bribery allegation is a smear campaign, says Blatter Alozie wins, Spain dominate podium at Europeans championship ...Egypt's Said Fails Dope Test Further setback in Costa Rica as president resigns Henry injury not serious, says Wenger SOS school, others donate to blasts victims Ladies of St. Mulumba march for Idi-Araba clash victims Lagos Government Spends N83m on Explosion Cleric blames explosions' high casualty on lack of information Agip Donates another N3m Materials to Victims Govt moves to raise oil output Telecom Deregulation Saves FG $10bn - BPE Keen contest in NITEL as managing director retires ND: Core Investor to Relocate to Nigeria CBN reduces clearing period for inter-state cheques to six days Ekpu promises to tackle high cost of newsprint Why we've not liquidated Rims Merchant Bank, by CBN Nigeria is under-insured � Amadi Charging low air fares is good business, says Albarka Air Globalisation, challenges of industrial development in a free market economy Fountain Trust Bank goes to capital market to beef up capital base NLNG to construct trains 4,5 Britain softens stance on Zimbabwe, as C'wealth leaders begin retreat Israel launches military response to checkpoint attacks Lion kills man, eludes S. African authorities Swiss vote to join UN Exorcism at Vatican performed by Pope Zimbabwe Divides Commonwealth Along Racial Lines Syrian President Visits Lebanon Forum moves to protect African Union against OAU's pitfalls Ten Maoist Rebels Killed in Fresh Nepal Crackdown Israel retaliates after attacks Equatorial Guinea seeks Nigeria's partnership in agric Palestinian Attacks Kill 21 Israelis Zimbabwe Opposition Outstrips Mugabe Colombian rebels kill senator Ghanaian President to Commission Yar'Adua Centre March Palestinian Sniper Kills 10 Israelis NITEL Privatisation Fraudulent, Says Na'Abba Robbers kill naval officer, mobile policeman, four others Court dismisses govt's objection to Camerounians' suit I Left N2bn in Lagos Kitty, Says Marwa Court discharges, acquits Keyamo of theft charge Ironsi Caused Civil War - Ciroma Don't nurse inordinate ambition, Smith warns policemen Damilola: 'Suspects Threatened Police' Corrupt officials to face anti-corruption commission Strike: IG Parleys with Police Chiefs Enahoro's group wants official status for English, regional languages Bakassi: Nigeria Opens Oral Submissions Nigeria gets N1b Japanese grant FG Reads Riot Act to Human Traffickers, Collaborators NDLEA Nabs Suspected Hemp Merchant Okotie at The Guardian, warns against cloning Man Receives 80 Lashes for Drunkenness Keep your money, new movies go on break 2003: IBB No Threat to PDP Military will protect democracy, Ogomudia assures House: No Pension for IBB, Buhari, Gowon National Assembly to Harmonise Positions Next Week Osun PDP seeks nullification of law on council chief's tenure The CNN report and the future of our democracy Gen. Adebayo Calls for Return to Parliamentary Democracy Virtues of good leadership, by Marwa Democracy Has Come to Stay - Chief of Army Staff Council chiefs sue governors Bomb Team Reciprocates Nigeria's Support for Sept. 11 Churches donate to ALEV NFA accountant defies Aku, refuses Onigbinde to Crack Down on Indiscipline FIFA President, Blatter swims another ocean of scandal AUD, Oregun High School Eyes Magnum's Cup Don't drop old Eagles, Dosu warns Onigbinde Onigbinde Lists 140 Players for World Cup Injury-hit South Korea goes on tour Donetsk Declares Aghahowa Wanted Ireland warns Cameroun, Germany Atinuke's Allegations Came from Hell - Taribo Blatter Faces Fresh Probe on Bribery Ibori, Onibokun, Ositelu others to be honoured tomorrow South Africa Withdraws from Nations Cup Ogba Craves Private Initiative for Sports Nigeria to Strengthen Trade Ties with Japan Absence of Regulatory Framework hinders e-banking World Bank chief lists new poverty reduction methods NAFDAC solicits cooperation of pharmacists on product registration Foreign firm plans N132b methanol plant in Nigeria Communities receive N40 million largesse from Mobil Firm holds talks with foreign partner on new plant Presco set to begin bio-organic oil production in Nigeria Group wants report on $54m Cocoa fund fraud implemented Expert advocates capacity building for economic planners Obasanjo in Australia, urges caution on Zimbabwe Israel launches assaults on West Bank refugee camps - Cubans crash into Mexican embassy, seek asylum US Govt. Certifies Nigeria, 18 Others on Drug Control Guantanamo Detainees Refuse to Eat Emotions flow as Europeans bid old currencies bye NATO peacekeepers fail to nab Serb leader in raid Hindu mobs attack Indian Muslims EU takes initiative on Saudi peace plan House is broke, says Na'Abba Police get N4b, as Smith begins nationwide tour Govt officials protest frisking as Obasanjo arrives in Australia Govt, World Bank begin talks on $1b loan Group, police differ on Obiaruku killings Govt rejects aviation agency's bid for N900m calibration aircraft Railway gets 50 new locomotives Okumagba gives recipe for resolving Warri crises Group seeks law banning external borrowing Abia to spend N1.7b on rural infrastructure Court stops govt from repatriating Abacha's monies Senate confirms Agunloye for ministerial job Bamaiyi, others petition House of Reps Tamuno, Haruna, others renew call for national confab Obasanjo billboards, Babangida posters flood Abuja 16 PDP chieftains jostle for Lagos governorship Students, others donate to ALEV Bomb experts warn against unguarded movement at cantonment World Cup is a difficult assignment, says Onigbinde Cameroun coach won't experiment much Disu, Anigala commend Onigbinde's appointment The sweet science of hitting the ball Ronaldo's wife set for Serie A Amoo eyes Eaglets' coaching job New sports policy underway, says Ajadi Atuegbu, ex-Eagles' player flays Chukwu's redeployment Foreign firms shun Nigeria's re-insurance business Reps begin probe of NITEL privatisation next week Customs raises panel to auction N4b uncleared goods First Atlantic Bank collects rates for NITEL, NIPOST Govt woos French investors Miners flay govt's revocation of licences Cameroun accuses Nigeria of invading Bakassi Indian mob sets train ablaze, kills 56 CBN to Banks: Sit Up Or Be Shut Four persons feared killed in Uwheru intra-community clash Tears as doctor narrates Ibru's injury, agony IG Vows to Flush Out Striking Policemen Anambra NLC accuses Mbadinuju of reckless spending Police group issues fresh strike threat Cameroun Concludes First Oral Argument Against Nigeria British Council donates N9 billion Ibadan library to NSIAC Police Charge 119 Okada Operators with Arson Star prosecution witness identifies killer of Layi Balogun in court Court Upholds Dantoro as Borgu Emir Ibru: Judge Accuses Bamaiyi, Others of Ploy to Delay Trial Imo chief judge deplores killings by Bakassi Boys FG Urged to Fish Out Sponsors of Violent Clashes UN Report scores govt high on education Pension: Ex-Biafran Soldiers Petition House, Decry Injustice National conference imperative �Lateef Adegbite Ogbeh Mediates Obasanjo, House Face-Off Probe of treasury: PDP lacks power to stop House Nigerians' Commitment to Democracy Unshakable, Says Gana Effiong leads Biafran ex-soldiers to Reps, seeks pensions Afenifere Denies Pulling Out of AD 2003: I Await Newsmen's Greenlight, Says Haruna US Bomb Experts Arrive, May Move Residents from 'Danger Area' Insurers, blast victims disagree over claims figures Group to raise N100 million for bomb victims NFA Lied Over World Cup Grant - FIFA Minister contravened FIFA rules � Obienu Says Onigbinde is doomed under Aku Nigeria, 22 others World Cup site in Japan Onigbinde Tours Europe for Eagles Ex-Coaches Petition Atiku over Unpaid Salaries Brazil president wants Romario at the World Cup Eagles: Ministry can�t escape blame �NFA vice chairman says My dismissal is unfair, says Amodu Shaibu Eket May Host 2004 Oil Industries Games Nigeria set for first beach handball championship Three Nigerian Teams for Italy Tourney FIFA, hosts resolve on sales of beer at World Cup venues NOC Lauds UNIC's Support for Classics King's College eyes Magnum cup bronze Enyimba launches CAF Champions League campaign Rugby has a future in Nigeria, says Williams Nationalbank begins funds transfer service with MoneyNett Assurance Bank: CBN to Assess Preferred, Reserve Bidders No going back on privatisation of The Mint�El Rufai German Exports to Nigeria Hit $800m Firm to establish $169m free trade zone in Lagos NCP Asks Lagos Assembly to Probe Enron How Nigeria, others can boost capacity building, by World Bank 'Why Nigeria Must Invest More in Oil Search' Pension Arrears Hit N242bn Mark TotalFinaElf Begins Crude Oil Production on Amenam Field UNITA Accuses Portugal over Savimbi's Death Child refugee sex scandal Pearl widow backs hunt for killers Zimbabwe candidate arrested Israel, Palestinians Resume Talks ECA restates need for good governance in Africa Bush urges Angola ceasefire Train Collision in Austria Kills 6 Anyim Takes Debt Case to Netherlands HIV vaccines show promise Bush Says U.S. Will Not Lie on Defense Policy Cameroun hinges claim to Bakassi on pact between Gowon, Ahidjo Ravalomanana names prime minister UN fears Colombian refugee exodus Zimbabwe opposition leader charged with treason Pig farmer in court over missing women US attempted to extradite Pearl kidnap suspec 2003: 'Only Miracle Can Bring Back Obasanjo' Aviation authorities bans planes from flying over Abuja Savannah Bank not shut for distress �MARTINS-KUYE Troubled Times in Nigeria Three youths feared dead in clash with police in Ilorin Govt allays fear of distress in banks Strike: FG pays prisons wardens this week ...Borno Chapter Uncovers N80m Fraud in Wage Bill Savannah Bank: Court bars parties from media war Police Quiz Principal over N1.1 Million Govt denies offering asylum to Mugabe 22-year-old student arrested over alleged threat to kill Okiro Group Chides Lawmakers over Pay Keyamo in court to secure Fryo's release Police, Okada riders poise to clash in Onitsha Pearl Murder: Key Suspect Faces Karachi Court Today Workers ask govt to halt sale of NITEL NLC Restates Commitment to 25% Pay Rise Arewa's latest plot to stop Obasanjo's re-election Appeal Court Rules Today on Ex-LG Boss' Objection Obasanjo/House face-off: Anyim gives reasons for Reps attitude Supreme Court rules on Electoral Act March 28 Ex-Deputy Gov's House Razed National Assembly may re-prioritise 2002 budget 2003: Ex-Deputy Gov Canvasses for Obasanjo Presidency releases N47m to Reps Seadogs Speaks on Threats to Democracy PDP seeks suspension of Ondo commissioner over N500m scam Saraki Worried by Indiscipline Among Parties Plateau PDP resolves to end crises APP chief opposes Edo's bid for N2b loan Guber Aspirant Wants Agriculture Made Priority Ikeja Explosion: NCP Raises Alarm Over Detonation Exercise Lagos bomb blast: Obasanjo to honour volunteers Kachallah donates N1m, others to Lagos explosion victims Bomb Blast: Living Off the Blood of Victims? H.I.D. Awolowo, Tribune newspapers donate to bomb blast victims Imo donates N200,000 to Idi-Araba clash victims Imo donates N200,000 to Idi-Araba clash victims Imo donates N200,000 to Idi-Araba clash victims Imo donates N200,000 to Idi-Araba clash victims Imo donates N200,000 to Idi-Araba clash victims Imo donates N200,000 to Idi-Araba clash victims Fraud! Fraud!! Fraud!!! FIFA�s money rubishes Aku�s $9m Amodu: One Down, Who Next? Nike to unveil Super Eagles' World Cup kits next month Aku means well for Nigeria � Iroele Finidi Prefers Gullit to Onigbinde for Eagles Dissolve my marriage to Taribo West Atinuke tells court Onigbinde: The Eagles with a wing Babangida Signs New Contract with Barca Anelka works his way into Thompson�s good books Managers urge Eriksson to pick Bridge, Ricketts Enyimba to Launch Champions League Campaign Union Bank makes another away win West Denies Assault Charge As NNPC, Joint Venture Partners Meet in London... BPE hands over Festac 77 to UAC 'Pump Price of Petroleum Products Will Crash' Nigeria plans export houses in U.S., Europe Second Carrier: NCC Amends Information Memorandum Niger/Delta states plan N45 billion industrial estates Econet Sponsors Finance Development Dialogue Oil palm firm, bank seek N3 billion from capital market UBE Gulps N12bn in Two Years Three Observers Hurt in Stone Attack Nigeria, Syria cut oil prices Psychiatrist: Yates said deaths 'right thing to do' U.S. Forces in Afghanistan Help Keep Peace India rules out Pakistan talks Annan cautions U.S., Britain against attack on Iraq Iran A Friendly, Brotherly Neighbor of Afghanistan: Karzai Israel exploring Saudi peace proposalIsrael exploring Saudi peace proposal Congo factions urged to make peace IJM eyes bigger portion of RM12b railway project Madagascar opposition defiant Deputy's killing of soldier called 'tragic mistake' Wary of Afghan warlords, U.S. plans greater security role Angola moving towards peace talks Mugabe opponent on treason charge Workers Strike in South Korea Afghan Finance Minister Arrives in Islamabad for Assistance U.S. negotiating for Pearl suspect's extradition Violence flares in Madagascar Muslim Activists Protest Outside the Singapore Embassy in Jakarta Annan looks to world's future Court Strikes Out Charges Against Gani Adams Presidential Order Pitches Aku Against National Assembly Bandits kill eight policemen in Lagos Mbadinuju urges Anambra workers to stop strike Separate Religion from Politics,Violence - Okogie Peace Forum Seeks End to Violence NAFDAC Smashes Fake Drug Syndicate Japan Signs $254,000 Pact with Nigerian NGOs Nigerian challenges deportation order Lawyer Sues Obasanjo, Oputa Panel over Detention No Hidden Agenda in Nigerian Varsity Project - World Bank Panicky customers besiege Savannah Bank branches Gaius-Obaseki Set for Contempt Charge, Goes to Appeal Court Govt owes joint oil venture N100.8b Katsina Introduces Austerity Measure Govt to deal with masterminds of ethnic crises, says Atiku Odi Youth Lawyer, Kemebigha, for Burial Obiaruku community alleges reprisal attack by policemen Kebbi Sacks Striking Health Workers Nigeria, others to receive G8 funds for poverty eradication Abdullahi Challenges Academicians on Agriculture Security: Hashidu Assures Military of Assistance Dariye Blames Elite over Jos Crises NCP may sue Akande over alleged killing Waterways Staff Want MD Removed 'Abia Needs N1bn for Rural Infrastructure' West Africa in trouble if education reforms fail in Nigeria, says Maman Sidikou Oyo, Imo parastatal workers begin strike over unpaid salaries Strike: Gani offers free defence for arrested policemen ADB Loan Fraud: Ogbeha Denies Involvement Ige's murder: Fasanmi warns against cover-up of suspects Bankole Aluko, SAN, Dies at 46 ASUU petitions National Assembly over face-off with govt A-Ibom communities want Senate committee on riots disbanded Manpower Board Guns for Accurate Job Data Kaita refutes report of Northern plot to scuttle democracy Obasanjo advises Adefarati to seek divine wisdom over Owo chieftaincy crisis Minister Urges RTEAN to Refrain from Arbitrary Fare Hikes Traditional rulers urge FG to convene National Conference Hospital Rejects Patient Afenifere restate vow to fish out Ige's killers Judge decries Law School exam leakage Atiku urges NCWS to check violence Nigeria name new coach Court Orders Arrest of Gaius-Obaseki Police handling of Ige's murder poor, say friends Media Awards, Tour a Waste - Wada Nas Fear Grips Workers as Consultant Takes over Revenue Collection Trial of Labour leaders over strike begins today Bauchi loses N500m to tax evasion Group Sets Up AIDS Counseling Centre Ondo bans purchase of furniture in ministries Shagari Counsels Students on Unity Govt Moves to Check Graduate Unemployment Cattle Breeders Association Raise Alarm over Killings Cleric Advises Christians to Shun Violence Review of Lagos High Court rules begins Enugu swears in seven new commissioners Lagos to Replace Fela's Seized Land Customs impound N108million goods from smugglers Three die, 15 injured in Oviri-Olomu communal clash Yobe magistrates seek better pay Ige Murder: Police Arrest Keyamo Graduate gets instant job from Obasanjo Delta community denies shutting Shell's facility 10 Ebonyi indigenes benefit from Israeli scholarship Ex-minister urges girl-child education at Queen's Golden Jubilee Tertiary institutions warned against rejecting NECO results Fresh tension in Warri over youth abduction Owo crisis: Fasawe absolves Obasanjo Group storms Edo Assembly, wants $120m ADB loan traced 80 Arrested over Delta Communal Clash Art group presents paintings on U.S. attacks Emir Urges Muslims to Obey Constituted Authorities Igbinedion Happy with Religious Harmony in Edo Govt begins deductions from Ekiti's allocations to service N4b loan Gov Blames Programme Failures on Poor Implementation 4 ministries Move into New Secretariat Next Month Fulani nomads flee Taraba to Cameroun, says report Dorgu Frowns at Gender Discrimination Assembly Summons Oil Firms over Waste Disposal Ige: Keyamo Charged, Granted Bail WAEC releases Nov/Dec exam results National Hospital Management Contracted to British Firm Cameroun opens arguments in Bakassi suit, demands compensation Audu Blames Crime Wave on Unemployment NNPC appeals against bench warrant NEPA Consumers Protest 9-month Power Outage Cleric Urges Nigerians to Seek God Award-Winning Nigerian Poet Still Unsure of U.S. Visa Students urge Tinubu to reopen Lagos varsity Government to Review State Laws Makarfi Risks Jail over LG Boss Dariye blames saboteurs for Jos Market's fire FRSC Advises Motorists on Safety Govt pledges to sustain security in oil-producing areas NLC Gets 484 Zamfara Housing Units UNILAG workers report Tinubu's men to Police IG 50 Clubs Vie for Challenge Cup in Delta Obasanjo Urged to Overhaul Security IIL: El Rufai faults Irabor's statement over extension of payment period Obiaruku youths raze police station, council secretariat FG Resolves to Curb Communal Clashes 780 gain admission to N-Delta Varsity Abuja Council to Recall Land Certificates Muslims begin countdown to hajj Olasore gives Obasanjo pass mark Irate youths raze Ukwani LG Hq, Police station Railways Pensioners Want Separate Ministry to Shoulder Retirees Burden Anambra workers begin strike over unpaid salaries Ogbeh Criticised over Plan to Retrieve Gemade's Car Plateau declares fasting, prayers over disaster NEPA workers protests expatriates firms appointment Soldiers Can't Declare Trade Dispute, Says Adisa Oputa panel to submit report Ige: Why Police is After Me - Keyamo's Brother Customs Arrests Arms Smuggling Suspects Stranded pilgrims protest as airlifting closes FG to Enhance Traditional Rulers' Welfare Education System Collapsed Years Ago, Says Varsity Don Lagos House of Assembly members condemns Keyamo's arrest NLC Flays Aliero's Decision to Buy Aircraft Olikoye Regrets Slow Reaction to HIV Scourge Ebonyi body offers legal aid to 300 widows Court adjourns Falana's suit on relocation of amouries IG orders arrest of indicted junior officers Adefarati Approves Establishment of Fertilizer Plant Ijaw leader, Clark urges exiled royal fathers to return to domains Vision Launched in Nigeria Bayelsa APP accuses PDP of conniving with hooligans Uvwie monarch alerts over extortionists Ejigbo seeks bridge across canal Avert crisis in Bariga, govt told JOJ's death, loss to Ndigbo Soldiers take over striking policemen�s duties �Work to rule action is mutiny, says govt. ...Lagos to Build Temporary Schools 3 Nigerian Pilgrims Deported over Fake Papers Burial rites of Ige's brother begin Winners emerge in firm's raffle draws Fawehinmi Supports Police Strike Ekiti re-introduces monthly sanitation exercise Group Wants Obasanjo to Forfeit Salary Police arrest five students for robbery, kill 34 suspects Prisons wardens threaten strike over salary arrears Bamaiyi, Al-Mustapha, Sue Attorney General Hope dims on HIV drug programme Killing of 10 policemen: Securitymen nab two Sports Minister: I Don't Know the Cost of Abuja Stadium Police arrest chief over Okirika throne Court grants NEPA workers leave to challenge privatisation plan Nigerians demand apology from president over electoral act Ogun to Demolish Houses on Boundary with Lagos Ogun to Demolish Houses on Boundary with Lagos Govt okays higher liabilities for oil spillage Man, 50, Charged with Murder BPE weighs options, may take over NITEL Police Foil Attempt to Snatch NAPEP N30mPolice Foil Attempt to Snatch NAPEP N30m Bishops score anti-graft crusade low Nigeria's leaders re-group to tackle national conflicts Stella Obasanjo asks Anambra people to pray for peace Nigerian envoys canvass presidential retreat on fraud, drugs Cameroun Presents Case on Bakassi at the Hague NBC donates educational materials to displaced children INEC rejects political group's registration bid, returns N100,000 fee Kogi Creates 25 new Local Councils Akume Warns Against Dividing Nigeria Saraki set for 2003 presidential race Waziri cautions Arewa Forum on politics Ebonyi Lawmakers Set for Two-week Visit to U.S Oyo CPS debunks report on AD govs' meeting South West AD plans measures to discipline erring governors I'll Only Recontest if Invited by AD, Says Akande PDP accuses AD of planning to rig voter�s registration exercise APP deplores renaming of Idah Street in Edo Afenifere meets today APP Chieftain Berates Igbinedion over N2b Loan Duke urges C-River MPs in Nat'l Assembly to unite Senate Sports Committee deny witch-hunting Aku Onigbinde begins race against time Questions on Nations Cup money? As Okpomo leaves West refutes assault charge U.S. based Nigerian support Eagles� reform How Aku hit us below the belt � Oneya Olympics: $60m entry fee for corporate heavyweights The other reason why Aku sacked Eagles Choi stops Yamaguchi to keep WBC title Italian players demonstrate for Safiya Chiesa regrets snubbing Lazio Izamoje�s metamorphosis! Joinkrama, Rumfa to face Lazio juniors Billionaire grand Papa Eagles wobble and fumble on to bronze medal Aku denies N1.7 billion World Cup budget Club chairman blasts Kanu, teammates over cards World champion Limo wins Kenya's cross country race Eagles� N1bn World Cup budget fraudulent � Daniel Nigeria protests handball Nations Cup fixtures Enugu Int. Trade Fair begins April 19 Savannah Bank's liquidation takes toll on money market WAPCO, UACN offer prime property for sale CBN's staff retrenchment stalls FG's debt conversion Equity Bank introduces Equity mobile Account N4.8b maintenance contract for Warri Refinery Nestle S.A is 135 years stronger Insecurity: Bankers Record Capital Flight More banks approved for collection of military pensions March deadline: IILL denies asking for extension Nigeria fails on US$500m annual target from AGOA Effective communication tool for investment attraction, says Kolade Why state bond shouldn't end with governors tenure Savimbi's death raises hope for peace in Angola, says govt Korean workers go on 'illegal' strike Despair simmers in West Bank British American Tobacco partners with the Nigerian Red Cross No Problems Reported As Hajj Nears Finish Shooting fuels Mid-East tensions Few Changes Expected in Laos Vote Hillary Clinton: Arafat 'has failed as a leader' - How Savimbi was killed Israel Considering Lift of Blockade China frees elderly Christians Angola Celebrates Savimbi's Death 'No survivors' in US helicopter crash Journalist's killing 'link to Pakistan intelligence' February.4-22.2002 Savannah Bank Seeks Presidential Intervention Nigerian, South African airlines extend pact on New York route Robbers on Rampage, Kill 8 Policemen Nigeria to acquire craft to boost air travel safely By Wole Shadare FG Orders Soldiers Out of Benue NEPA plans free meters for customers Governors Charge Muslims on Eid-el Kabir Poly students seek lawmakers' intervention in govt, teachers' feud Group Seeks Urgent Reconstruction of Idi-Araba Ministry uncovers 12,000 SSS students with fake results Fake Card Seller Arrested at Bonnke's Crusade NAFDAC smashes fake drugs syndicate in Anambra It's Eid-el-Kabir, but where is the money? \AD Govs Strategise Against PDP Onslaught Governors, others, at Sallah, urge prayers for democracy 2003: I'll Decide Soon, Says Obasanjo Why violence persists in polity, by Enahoro Anyim Wades into Akume-Speaker Rift 2002 budget out in March, says Senator We're Keeping our Cards to Our Chest - UNDP Why Rivers won't create new councils, by Odili Anti-Graft: Panel Free to Summon Former AG AD governors parley over Ige, bomb blasts Assembly to probe crisis in Jos college OAU Donates $.1m to Explosion Victims Cowbell Donates to Blast Victims Explosion victims get more donations through ALEV Groups, individuals bless ALEV PDP Donates N2m to Explosions Victims Okocha flays Super Eagles disbandment Onigbinde Assures on Korea/Japan Okocha Nogotiates New Deal with PSG How Lobi Stars' Ityosaa, turns Rangerstornmentor AFN Demand Athletes Contact Address Chevron Texaco kids invited to African Championship Markarian Denies Rift with Olisadebe Southern States Unity Cup Debuts M-Net, MTN Bring Gladiators to Nigeria Senate Suspends Deliberations on NFA Budget Again, Aku writes off NFA leadership Onigbinde to Drop Oliseh, Ikpeba Others PAOK Declares Udeze AWOL Nestle Milo secondary schools basketball dunks off next month Lazio, Milan Chase Olisadebe Four universities lock horns in classics Lewis' Ex-manager Tips Tyson Borno Topline goes for younger players Footballers' Wives Hold Rally for Nigerian Woman Cameroun Line-up Friendlies Queiroz keeps his job as South Africa's coach Loan Guarantee Scheme for Telecom Operators Obasanjo raises new board for NAFCON World Bank Agency to Guarantee Foreign Investments Customs prepares for destination inspection Mass withdrawal in Ibadan banks BPE to correct lapses in sale of NITEL Delta to Establish EPZ in Warri Customs raises panel for new clearance procedure Imported Electronics Should be ISO Certified Govt approves N5.5 billion for fertiliser price stabilisation NCP wants govt to reflect federal character in appointments Annan Wants 850 Military Advisers for Congo Ethnic Pashtuns Flee N. Afghanistan Egypt mourns victims of train disaster Kidnapped US reporter is dead Cameroun defends claim to Bakassi Sharon threatens crackdown Scholars recommend negritude concept for African nations Israelis launch furious attack Colombia Bombs Rebel Territory Zimbabwe observers 'concerned' Israel says tactics will change Warlords stake their future on anarchy FBI probes apparent threat against Liberty Bell Obasanjo in Italy, blames world crises on poverty AIB fraud 'going on for years' Former deputy minister held for poll day massacre Israel fires on Arafat offices - Swedish Somalis fight terror links Colombian president calls off peace talks Meeting Gaddafi's son and heir Israel raid hits Arafat's office Czech row dominates German visit Manila TV film shows killings Indonesia charges seven with genocide Survivors tell of rail inferno �Excellent� Milosevic shines in court debut 'Cyanide attack' foiled in Italy Sharon's crisis deepens Abacha Loot : Swiss Bank Freezes Another $60m North wants Auditor-General�s job Savannah Bank Tackles CBN Police Nab Two with 5000 Live Ammunition World Bank unfolds incentives for foreign investors in Nigeria Bakassi: 'Cameroon Has the Might, Will for War' 11 Nigerian pilgrims die in Saudi Arabia Court bars Adeosun from Egba title NDLEA Nabs Five Drug Suspects, Craves Support 30 dons vie for UNILAG's vice chancellorship Robbers Sack Benin-Asaba Highway Fulani nomads flee Taraba to Cameroun, says report Senate to Mediate Presidency-House Face-off Enahoro's group proposes 18-region structure for Nigeria Electoral Act: FG Files Defence, Says Law Won't Break Nigeria Senate intervenes in fresh order to stop Reps's pay Reps begin probe of Obasanjo�s administration Anti-democracy forces are on the prowl, Adesanya alerts 2003: Why IBB May Not Fly UNDP Flag, By Jambo Delta Assembly recalls suspended council chief I have been able to level everybody in the Senate, says Anyim Lagos Bomb Blast was Act of Sabotage, Says Akande Chartered Bank assists bomb explosion victims Dariye Seeks Revolving Loans for Fire Victims Groups, individuals bless ALEV Nigeria to Spend N10.6bn for World Cup Unic Splashes N20m on Athletes Odegbami, Orumen shop for coach in London M-Net, MTN Bring Gladiators to Nigeria Senate Suspends Deliberations on NFA Budget Again, Aku writes off NFA leadership Onigbinde to Drop Oliseh, Ikpeba Others PAOK Declares Udeze AWOL Nestle Milo secondary schools basketball dunks off next month Lazio, Milan Chase Olisadebe Four universities lock horns in classics Lewis' Ex-manager Tips Tyson Borno Topline goes for younger players Footballers' Wives Hold Rally for Nigerian Woman Cameroun Line-up Friendlies Queiroz keeps his job as South Africa's coach GSM: CIL Carpets El-Rufai Govt cancels bidding for Durbar Hotel World Bank Agency to Guarantee Foreign Investments Customs prepares for destination inspection Mass withdrawal in Ibadan banks BPE to correct lapses in sale of NITEL Delta to Establish EPZ in Warri Customs raises panel for new clearance procedure Imported Electronics Should be ISO Certified Govt approves N5.5 billion for fertiliser price stabilisation NCP wants govt to reflect federal character in appointments Sanctions baffle Africa 'Power seized' in Madagascar Queen makes a hit in reggae town U.S. might pay ransom under new policy Zimbabwe observers 'concerned' Israel says tactics will change Warlords stake their future on anarchy FBI probes apparent threat against Liberty Bell Obasanjo in Italy, blames world crises on poverty AIB fraud 'going on for years' Former deputy minister held for poll day massacre Israel fires on Arafat offices - Swedish Somalis fight terror links Colombian president calls off peace talks Meeting Gaddafi's son and heir Israel raid hits Arafat's office Czech row dominates German visit Manila TV film shows killings Indonesia charges seven with genocide Survivors tell of rail inferno �Excellent� Milosevic shines in court debut 'Cyanide attack' foiled in Italy Sharon's crisis deepens Ige: Drama as Fryo, Keyamo Trade Accusations Military funds trapped in Savannah Bank�We'll deploy the Army there � DANJUMA�NDIC's N500m February pay too How to end corruption in judiciary, by Uwais Tanker Drivers Threaten Strike over Bad Roads Atiku talks tough over trouble makers Nigeria Airways may lose stake in ECOAIR Robbers Terrorise Kafanchan Residents Suspected cannibal arrested for roasting and eating 40-yr-old woman Bill to Regulate Use of Cellular Phones Before N/Assembly Govt declares Friday, Saturday public holidays NNPC to prosecute pipeline vandals Ige: Our ordeal in detention, by Ace editor Atiku Urges Women to Curb Youth Violence Tinubu orders closure of LASU Lynch corrupt NDDC officials, Oyofo tells Niger Deltans Gani Adams Sues Ondo Police Boss NEPA alerts Lagos, others over outages Yoruba 'll Secede Should Military Return - Adesanya Reps sue president over unpaid salaries ....Ife East LG boss, 17 others granted leave to challenge detention Enugu INEC recruits 12,000 for 2003 polls Enahoro's group may break ranks with PDP INEC to Announce Date for LG Polls Attah, MPs on war path over new LGs Police recover 1,350 unexploded bombs in Lagos�Warn residents over bush burning Afenifere may probe Lagos bomb blast Church, more pupils, swell ALEV donations I Have no Regrets - Amodu Odegbami�s verdict on Amodu and the call for change Mandela Backs Bafana Bafana Fashanu backs Gullit for Eagles German coach Jurgen Rober, Ruud Gullit and Hodgson linked with managing Super Eagles Amodu, Victim of Popular Opinion NFA in secret talks with German coach Ogunjobi Resumes as NFA Scribe No foreign coach maintain sports ministry Nigeria May Host Lewis-Tyson Bout Onigbinde settles down, compiles players' list Tunisia Retains Michel for World Cup IMT will bid for 2005 NIPOGA, says Rector Nana College, St Thomas for Manchester Tourney Odegbami, Etafia applaud Amodu's sack Lens Coach Desperate for Dioufs Return Lewis wants genuine bout with Tyson Rangers beef up attack with new players TBS controversy to be over soon says Akinlotan NITEL: IIL Seeks Further Extension on New Deadline Borno suspends new projects Stock Exchange reverts to manual operations after system collapse BPE surcharges IILL, orders forfeiture of $5m bid bond CBN lists banks for travellers' cheques' sale Banks, building materials take charge Rivers, gas firm sign pact over independent power project How many more banks to go? Govt earmarks N88 million for disengaged dockworkers pay-off Japan Donates $450,000 to Nigerian NGOs New spasm of violence kills 13 Lawyers plead for life of Fijian coup leader US decides on legal status of Guantanamo prisoners soon US starts a new war, for world's hearts and minds Obasanjo, Mbeki fault EU sanctions on Zimbabwe Huge toll in Egypt train fire Swiss, successor to Swissair, takes off April Shooting accused troops face probe Sharon deploys F-16s in wave of military strikes US Envoy Vows to Support Democracy Gunman on shooting spree in Germany Dalai Lama recovering from bowel infection Palestinian militants kill four as division in Israeli public opinion grows Milosevic Cross-Examines First Witness Obasanjo: I Won't Be President-for-Life Ige: Fryo disowns Keyamo �Gani, others carpet FG over arrest Gani Adams sues police over Owo killings ... 'Gives as Good as He Gets' Court grants Camerounians leave to sue Nigeria over 1960 plebiscite Olikoye, Mustapha's Counsel Escape Plane Crash Ojukwu, ex-Biafran soldiers demand gratuities Robbers Raid Malaolu's Residence Bakassi: World Court begins hearing in Nigeria, Cameroon dispute Foreign Investors Plan 2,320mw Power Plant for Nigeria Itsekiri youths threaten retaliation over abducted kinsman Judge Sues Obasanjo, Uwais, Others Yoruba'll resist military rule �ADESANYA Nigerians artefacts may remain in France for 25 years Odili ready to defend govt's action on projects 'We're Not Influenced by IBB' 2003: Arewa splits over Obasanjo APP, AD may ally for 2003 polls Lawmaker Tells Elected Officers to Brace Up UNDP bars ex-military officers from contesting elections Why Legal Aid Council is Weak, By D-G Afenifere faults Awoniyi on Lagos clashes Obasanjo hails Mbadinuju's development work Guber Aspirant Flays N/Assembly's Move to Devalue Naira Akwa Ibom communities accuse senate conflict panel of partiality ....Osun lawmakers step down discussion on Keyamo's letter Yoruba leaders deplore CNN report, re-affirm democracy Edo AD members get ultimatum to withdraw from Enahoro's MNR NASFAT Swells Explosion Victims Relief Fund ALEV makes fifth delivery of items Lagos explosion relief fund receives N81m donations MTN spearheads disaster relief partnership End of the Road for Amodu's Old Soldiers? Onigbinde takes over Super Eagles as minister sacks team, crew Obasanjo Queries Aku on Ogunjobi's Appointment Mercenaries endanger school sports � Olaiya NFA Board Reviews Amodu's Contract Amodu sacked, Eagles disbanded �Onigbinde takes over Lewis Confirms June Date with Tyson South Korea�s World Cup chief attacks Blatter Yobo vows on World Cup Amodu Shuns Glory-seeking Bosnian Lagos Releases N12m to Athletes NFA plans more friendlies for Eagles Mallorca Wants FIFA to Hammer Eto'o Amodu lost grip on Eagles � Zaria 49 Countries Enter for 2004 Nations Cup Ibori Berates Private Sector's Lukewarm Approach Customers must not suffer, shareholders tell CBN Edo, Italian firm sign pact on N752 million marble scheme Economy on the Right Track - Kpakol First Bank's $100m investment in IILC worries shareholders Port Harcourt branch closes Insecurity of life, property still repels investors, says Daisi Workers Blame IMF, World Bank, for Problems of Steel Sector Japanese firm in N82bn talks with FG on Ajaokuta CBN revokes Savannah Bank's licence, court halts liquidation Foreign reinsurers dump local market Three Peace-keeping Soldiers Die in Sierra Leone Zimbabwe sanctions carefully targeted Man shoots himself in police station Four Israelis killed in suicide bombings 2.5 Million Pilgrims Expected As Haj Reaches Climax Protest grips Madagascar capital Bush OKs new policy on overseas kidnappings EU slams sanctions on Zimbabwe, Commonwealth splits West bank car bomb kills two President resigns over terror bill Milosevic accused of 'apartheid' US targets African trade talks Speight gets death, then life Israel hits back after suicide attacks Jeb Bush: Daughter improving in drug rehab Libya court rejects HIV plot charges EU paves way for Bosnia police force Peres meets Palestinian parliament head - report Opposition HQ attacked in Harare Ige: Police arrest Osun legislator Sokoto GOC to Soldiers: Marry Foreign Wives and Be Sacked Lagos to compensate Kuti family over invasion of Kalakuta Republic Falomo vows to expose Abiola's killers Dasuki blames military for Fulani normads' woes NDDC Director Suspended for Alleged Fraud Nigeria okays ECOWAS' passport for official use Stop Constructing Dams, Obasanjo Appeals to Niger Basin Authority CountriesStop Constructing Dams, Obasanjo Appeals to Niger Basin Authority Countries Court orders arrest of Gaius-Obaseki, Shell MD Ige: Police conceal findings from family Task force identifies 96 illegal schools in Kano Robbers storm Alaba market,N2m stolen Conflict group holds presentation Supreme Court resolves 28-year old land feud Police Command Nabs Armed Robbery Gang Obasanjo may drop ministers, aides, with political ambition Osoba Suspends Councillors, Council Chairmen Why our monthly pay is high �MPs Kwara dismisses allegation of assassination plan on political opponents 2003 polls will test Nigeria's democracy �Jeter Nwobodo is Distracting Nnamani - Assemblyman Senators list Obasanjo as complainant in suit to execute Kuta report No Alternative to Sovereign National Conference - Borno Speaker Anambra PDP accuses Obasanjo of marginalising state Edo, Delta reaffirm commitment to common goal Na'Abba Urges Obasanjo to Withdraw for .. Anyim, Okadigbo visit Akume Bajowa joins guber race in Ondo Donations through ALEV continues Farewell... as tearful Lagos buries its dead Bomb Blasts: 115 Unclaimed Bodies Buried Grief as unclaimed victims are buried How Super Eagles crumbled in Mali Abuja Stadium to Gulp N13bn This Year Police team confirms participation for African tourney After the disaster that waited to happen Eagles are not tired � Itamuagbor Sixteen reasons why Shaibu Amodu and 'gang' must go Time for change Eagles World Cup opponents can't win Presidency orders Aku to hear Ojugbana's case Lagos athletes ready for sports festival Cash glut as investors shun CBN treasury bills Shelter Rights Launches South East Budget Network CBN sacks 2000 workers NEPA hikes tariff Feb 1 Ibru seeks investment in agric to tackle poverty NCC to audit frequency allocation Obasanjo to revamp three banks ILAN faults non-inclusion of insurers in bomb blast body How Nigeria can benefit from Ajaokuta Steel project, by Elewa First Bank's $100m investment in IILC worries shareholders U.S. embassy explains movement of containers to military base OAU Asks EU to Stay out of African Election OAU Asks EU to Stay out of African Election EU may sanction Zimbabwe for expelling polls monitor Germany assists Nigeria with N850m Two killed near Israeli army base Maoist rebels kill 127 in Nepal Howard unbowed over false claim on refugees Death sentence for Fiji coup leader Camerounian group sues govt over unfulfilled promise Karzai vows security amid fresh clashes Gwadabe seeks stronger Nigeria, Israel ties Cuban President Criticizes FTAA How Nigeria can regain its lost glory in oil palm business, by Vandebeck Guinness Donates N5m to Relief Fund Ahmadiyya, Paper Firm Donate to Victims Donations swell ALEV as pupils,others visit Rutam House 130 unclaimed victims of bomb explosions for burial Saturday Shun Violence, PDP Chieftain Tells Politicians The army gets new weapons Police Declare 10 Wanted over Olagbaju's Murder Lagos varsity suspends exam over student killing Public Hearing on Pensions: Danjuma Shuns Senate Breakdown of Egbin station shocks NEPA Tinubu: Supreme Court Rules on Forgery Allegation May 10 Group faults police handling of Isoko leader's murder Three Die in Village Clash Anambra agog as Obasanjo visits FHA Ejects 'Illegal' Tenants From Quarters Rotimi panel summons re-insurance chief over N100m property Police Wade into Murder of Student Leader Lar blames Jos Market inferno on terrorists, fire razes Warri's slum Okada Riders to Wear Uniforms Adefarati, Police avert religious crisis in Ondo Ethnic organisations are not agents of disunity, says Buhari Commissioner highlights importance of sports in schools Blasts: ACF alleges removal of bombs from North House Resolves to Probe Obasanjo Reps borrow N150m to pay salaries ... Relaxes Rules for New Parties Edo to summon Ogbeha, others over missing $122m loan NLC Condemns Kebbi Gov's Plan for N230m Aircraft Court orders suspended council chief reinstated PDP Raises New Panel for Akwa Ibom Oputa, AD chief urge defence of democracy Lawmaker Wants Local Govts Scrapped Primrose, Sarumi's group may quit PDP Assembly Urges IGP to Free Detained Police OfficersAssembly Urges IGP to Free Detained Police Officers We must go back to the basics, says Smart-Cole State PDP Denies Media Report Protests Trail Recognition of Obi as Chairman Olise, 'senior boys' dropped from new-look Super Eagles 419 Scam Rocks Basketball Federation South African Coach Slams Okpara Vivas wants Ronaldo at the World Cup Gunners Snap Up African Ace Top ...As Ministry Drops Swimming, Gymnastics Governors meet, want end to naira slide Govs Express Concern On 'Failing' Economy CBN moves to facilitate money transfer 'NEPA Needs N91bn for Uncompleted Projects' 'NEPA Needs N91bn for Uncompleted Projects' Banks brace up to meet new paid up capital Virgin-Atlantic Commences Abuja-London Route April Experts prescribe pathway to successful entrepreneurship Committees on Nigeria's WTO Negotiation Inaugurated We emphasise quality in business class, says Kenyan Airways boss Strike: Danfodiyo Varsity Hires 30 Nurses Afghan minister beaten to death: report Nigeria offers to mediate in Pakistan-India crisis Zimbabwe hints at compromise over EU observers Disease spreads as floods hit Indonesia again Venezuela currency dives after government cuts exchange controls New Al Qaeda leader plans raids on U.S., says report Pearl is dead, key suspect tells court Nigerian, Ghanaian workers align against external debt poverty Emir of Bahrain replaces despotism with democracy Now, world's first cloned cat Poor weather delays recovery at crash site Damilola: Defence mounts accusations against teenage witness Fleeing Idi-Araba residents yet to return one week after mayhem FG summons Tinubu to Abuja over security High Court Judge faces bribery charge Obasanjo, Atiku extol Muhammed's virtues, foundation nets N70m Opposition mounts against sale of Mint Funds, personnel may delay Oputa panel report Osoba approves appointment of nine new perm secs Military pensioners receive arrears tomorrow Modakeke petitions Obasanjo over peace pact with Ife Jos main market fire claims three lives Research institute pensioners protest unpaid pension Alamieyeseigha orders re-opening of Imiringi flowstation Police assure peace in Kano, intensify patrol Jos main market fire not an accident, says Lar 2002 Hajj climaxes Feb 21 Tension as Nigerians in Benin elect leaders Fire guts 100 buildings in Effurun suburb village, Maroko Only 500 students for admission into N-Delta varsity Kindness unlimited for explosion victims Red Cross Begins Distribution of Relief Materials to Tiv/Junkun Victims 130 unclaimed victims of bomb explosions for burial Saturday Donations swell ALEV as pupils,others visit Rutam House Why we insist on probe of bomb explosion, by ASUU Obasanjo has failed �REPS lBegin debate on State of Nation Reps review state of the nation, berate executive Fawehinmi wants Tinubu quizzed over alleged murder plot New revenue formula to favour LGs, States�Obasanjo Kalu tests popularity at Ohafia Na'Abba canvasses autonomy for revenue agency Delta AD woos Great Ogboru Military will protect democracy, says Ogohi Hold elite for political violence, says Okadigbo in Calabar House okays Edo's bid for N2b loan to pay salaries N/Assembly Pledges Prisons Act Review Court asks govt to file defence in Speakers' suit Nigerian politicians 'inciting violence' Egumgbe joins guber race in Enugu UNDP chieftain denies gang-up against PDP Posturing for 2003 and the colour of political crises Adesanya Recommends Socio-cultural Groups in Politics Amodu urged to develop self Osoba summons headteachers over allegations of misconduct AFN may move camp to Calabar Why MPs are after Aku � Aide House wants more funds for COJA Olisadebe dreads Poland/Nigeria clash Nigeria to protest Nations Cup fixtures Lagos athletes burn UNILAG tracks set for Edo 2002 Privatisation will benefit workers � Comrade Salisu Lawmakers may probe NITEL, IILL deal Manufacturers, traders disagree over proposed import ban Obasanjo assures Chinese investors Emeka Offor, Murray-Bruce family, 3 others win TV licences Parmex emerges preffered bidder for Assurance Bank with N853.2m Hoodlums loot Igbo traders' stalls in P-Harcourt Omegabank boss harps on round-tripping in forex Experts fault Nigeria�s N98bn bill on food import ANAMMCO boss canvasses business-friendly environment Licensing fees: Freight forwarders may head for courts Nigeria phone bill payment delay Kolade advocates free market economy TNT/IAS boss commends management Japanese investors seeks stake in Nigeria's refineries Presidential candidates arrested over role in Comoros coups 117 die in Iranian plane crash Oscar Plays Mind Games with Hollywood Picks Saddam 'faces US attacks' Three Palestinian police killed in Gaza Court challenge to Fiji government Liberia rounds up rebel suspects Hamas' potent new threat US urges vigilance after terror alert Maduekwe lists dangers of ethnic politics Mbeki survives car crash Pope move angers Orthodox church War on terror: S-Arabia allays fears of possible pilgrims' protest Israel Launches New Attack on Gaza �Little by Little,� Refugees Return War on terror: S-Arabia allays fears of possible pilgrims' protest Cambodia Urges U.N. to Reconsider Beijing accuses EU of breaking WTO rules Chirac seeks second term as president Milosevic faces trial Eurotunnel at a loss over refugee crisis Obasanjo orders withholding of legislators' pay NLC Threatens Uprising Should Military Return 5 die, 14 injured in fresh kerosene explosions FG has neglected Lagos for too long , says TUC Police arrest more officers over strike Ethnic crises embarrassing, says Adefarati Lagos begins action against Rewane's suspected killers Global bodies names Nigeria among risky coastal waters With Obasanjo, Nigeria 'll Know No Peace, Says Rimi Labour flays CNN report on clashes Friends to Rebuild Two Lagos Schools Probe into theft of Railways' N500m Koyo wheels begins Police Kill 44 Robbers Aviation agency wields axe on illegal communication towers Court strikes out adultery case against Damaturu LG chairman Police promote 217, placate aggrieved members of the force Rising Drop-out Rate Blamed on Poor Teaching Inter-ethnic clash: We are in control, says Police Police ready to halt political thuggery, says AIG Group warns of beef scarcity as cattle rearers flee crisis points NCP urges FG to set up judicial commission of inquiry on Idi-Araba crisis More donations to blasts victims Explosions: Fraudsters Drop Anyim's Name Lagos gives mass burial to explosions victims Wednesday Lagos blast: Tears of joy as separated relations are re-united Anyim alerts on plans by fraudsters to hijack bomb blast relief materials Lack of data stalls distribution of relief materials Italian govt donates N20.16m to bomb blast victims Military's explosion probe panel submits report today North Will Hold Atiku Responsible - Jokolo Omisore petitions Osun Assembly on withheld allocation Fear grips Yenagoa over attack on another governor's relation APP, Afenifere Protest PDP's Posture on New Parties Teachers' strike: House orders Mbadinuju to pay teachers States' control of councils is constitutional, says Adefarati Officials Can't Belong to Ethnic Associations PDP plans panels to reconcile factions Presidency: Rimi launches campaign for 2003 Obasanjo Withholds House Monthly Allocations Tinubu urges Africans to protect democracy, rights Orubebe asks FG to fund parties from federation account .... asks elected officials to retreat from regional groups Tiv-Jukun Crisis: Lawmakers Accuse FG of Double Standard NCP Wants Ondo Governor Probed Lawmaker decries political killings,wants security beefed up Akume Begins Tour of 23 Councils in Benue No plans for Saraki to dump APP for PDP� Abidoye Imo Assembly to pass law on widow, child's right Nasarawa PDP Elders Reconcile Adamu, Ewu.Nasarawa PDP Elders Reconcile Adamu, Ewu.. Amodu promises better team for World Cup Cameroun lift new Nations Cup trophy Join Ghana, Egypt in history Fans unimpressed with Eagles third place victory Nigeria draw Angola, Djibouti, Malawi for Tunisia 2004 Ajunwa, Emedolu win in Belgium Lawal eyes English Premiership South Africans feeling confident again Aghahowa, West, Udeze make African XI Delta United abandons league match at NAS Cameroun lift new Nations Cup trophy Pires impressed by Senegal NNPC moves against sale of Port Harcourt refineries Union Dicon Deceives Investors, Overstates Profit Odeyemi is new president of Lagos business chamber MTN Solves Interconnectivity Hitch with Econet Aluko cautions Ekiti on use of N4 billion loan EU plans N6.3 billion projects in Niger Delta FG Adopts Regional Licences for Wireless... Chines investors meet Obasanjo, enlist interest in Nigeria's economy Deadline for NITEL's 51% shares expires today EU faults Nigeria over unused $1b IMF facility Delta doles out N1 billion to small entrepreneurs Thomas Cook begins direct sales in Nigeria MTN invests over N12 billion in first phase of operations in Kano Lawmaker Backs Discriminatory Practices Against Women Ex-dep Israel strikes back after Palestinian attacks Gunman kills 10 in South Africa No link between cellphones, cancer, says WHO Europeans Beat Out U.S. for Olympic Gold on First Day Nigeria, U.S firm sign pact on marine pollution Anti-U.S. protests under way in Iran Cuba captives hard to group World Bank sponsors survey on administration of justice in Nigeria; to make recommendations Israel retaliates after Beersheba attacks Six killed after Algeria rebel's death Israeli troops re-enter Nablus Two Suspected Palestinian Gunmen Killed in Israel U.S. finds 'forensic evidence' at airstrike site Kuwait PM Accepts Oil Minister Resignation Church bell triggers sectarian clash in Egypt Bible theft shocks Hungary American forces quiz ex-minister who surrendered Liberian head vows rebels won't win Attacks on Bush bravado increase 10 feared dead as aides of Anyim, Egwu clash Armed Robbers Kill Governor's In-law Council chief flees to evade arrest by anti-graft panel Lagos Clashes: Arewa Seeks Compensation for Victims Blair, in Abuja, raises hope on debt relief Need to Retrain Policemen Stressed Lagos opposes Abacha's bail bid, court rules March 1 Kaduna suspends pilgrims board's scribe, accountant-general FG Urges Court to Dismiss Abacha's Bail Application Youths protest in Ife-Modakeke Tinubu, at violence site, links clashes to anti-democracy Chijuka, others want inspection panel for military formations Police, Community Leaders Douse Fresh Tension in Ife, Modakeke Jos crisis: Varsity asks govt to relocate hostile communities Benue, Kogi reach truce over boundary dispute Odili Alleges Injustice in Oil-producing Communities NEPA apologises over outage OPC not involved in Idi-Araba ethnic clashes, says Fasehun Nigeria needs to succeed if Africa is to succeed, says Tony Blair Warri community protests over blackout School Head Seeks Better Deal for Diasbled People Alev delivers second batch of donations A black day for Lagos Nigerian Consulate Opens Account for Explosion Victims Explosion: Atlantic Textile sends 1000 staff packing ...demands N1.2 bn compensation Pupils, others make donation to explosion victims NEPAD Gets $28m Support from Donor Community Consulate opens account for explosion victims More donations pour in for explosions, clash victims uty governor may join Katsina cabinet 2003 polls will be free, fair, Obasanjo pledges We Will Respect Supreme Court Judgment on LG Dissolution - Adesina Democracy, transparency and accountability, by Elaigwu Democracy, transparency and accountability, by Elaigwu 2003: FG moves to bar troublesome politicians Lagos Assembly warns against military incursion LAGOS CLASH: Angry youths harass Tinubu Obasanjo to Politicians: Violence 'll Abort Democracy AD chieftain urges Obasanjo to tackle insecurity, unemployment Law to Check Ethnic Violence Coming, Says Okadigbo We forgive you, Mr. President Commissioner opposes use of ID card for elections Benue leaders trade blames over riots Senate confirms Kolade's nomination as High Commissioner to UK National Conference: Need to make Nigeria a political reality Nigeria posts favourable trade balance with U.S. Senegal gets sweet revenge over Nigeria Oruma Sinks Nigeria as Senegal Triumphs Odegbami seeks N500 million budget for NIS Erico raves on indiscipline in Eagles Western union presents 'road-to-Mali' ticket Aghahowa, Udeze to Miss Eagles Match Senegal into first final Ex-Naval Chief Pleads with Eagles What A Load of Rubbish ! Aku Denies Shunning Senators in Mali Chung wants team excused from military service Cameroun, Senegal for Finals Japan to raise money for Sept.11 victims Fund official assures of support for agric sector Workers Seek Obasanjo's Intervention over Non-payment of Salary Police strike beyond legality �Oshiomhole Nigeria Loses N2bn Annually over Fake Paint Products Court orders stay of proceedings on suit against Labour Nyame, Igbinedion explain low capital inflow NDDC plans new sea port for Edo NNPC to optimise capacity utilisation of refineries Gas firm embarks on network expansion project Guinness rewards employees, donates N5 million to explosion victims US 'rewriting rules on prisoners' UN defies Bush's characterization of Iran Afghan avalanche buries 20 cars, trapping passengers, cutting U.N. aid routes Demand for single measles jab soars U.S. looks to confirm al Qaeda leader killed Russian Helicopter Crashes in Chechnya, Seven Die Bush maintains links with Arafat Indonesian Floods Death Toll at 142 Bush, Sharon: Arafat prevents peace Blair to outline new deal for Africa University heats buildings with chicken fat Bush Urges U.S. to Turn to Prayer U.S., Kenya troops stage exercises near Somalia Sharon sees Palestinian state 100 confirmed dead, 1,000 houses razed in Lagos clash NEPA Suffers Setback, Generation Drops to 3,200 MW Lagos calm as troops patrol trouble spots Obasanjo Can Tackle Current Crises - Ex-minister Bandits kill police corporal, injure others in Ekiti R/Niger Dredging: We Won't Bribe You, FG Tells Niger Delta Borno governor appeals to Hausa community for calm How Nigeria lost N142.6b to NEPA � BPE Modakeke Youths Threaten Parallel Govt Bribe allegation: Bamaiyi petition Uwais, wants Justice Alabi to hands-off suit Olu of Warri Accepts Responsibility for Crises Obasanjo queries MPs over pay Ohaneze storm Warri, protest attack on Igbos Atiku Calls for Financial Support for Poverty ReductionAtiku Calls for Financial Support for Poverty Reduction CAN blames insecurity on bad policies, enforcement Power and politics of Hausa-Fulani Troops stamp authority on Lagos Workers protest alleged sale of hotel Shagari wants armouries relocated as FG plans to dredge Ejigbo canal Cleric asks media to focus past deeds of aspiring leaders Ijaw youths ask FG to withdraw policemen from towns Ohaneze asks Delta to rehabilitate victims of Warri crisis \US, UK bomb experts to draft new munitions policy for Nigeria IGI condoles Tinubu, donates N2m to bomb blast victims MTN Spearheads Disaster Relief Partnership New NGO emerges to tackle future emergencies Bankers, churches, others donate to explosion victims Obasanjo deplores strike by police officers, regrets Lagos explosions Insurers to indemnify explosions victims with policy cover CBI donates to explosion victims UNICEF donates relief items to bomb blast victims Explosions expose military to enemies, says Na'Abba Enugu gov commends Kolade Foundation Local Divers, Gallant Rescuers 17 Delta legislators vote to impeach deputy speaker Senate May Probe FG Revenue Generation Delta Dep Gov tasks FG on infrastructure No Parrallel Exco, PDP Tells Chapters No Parrallel Exco, PDP Tells Chapters Delta commissioner denies allegation of govt vendetta against Brume, Oddiri Democracy:Nigeria Gets �80m British Grants AIG warns politicians on the use of thugs Senegal�s Diouf vows to score against Eagles Ticket row threatens Eagles Babangida cleared for Senegal Shorunmu still in shock, out against Senegal Congo street kids rampage Politicians barred from Eagles camp Eagles, Aku clash on flight refund Ekeji goes for officials' jugular Zambian coach uncertain of future UACN to acquire FESTAC �77 Hotel Devaluation of Naira will cause inflation �Ciroma N35 billion NITEL shares for sale soon Ciroma, Sanusi Battle to Save Naira No time extension for IILL �BPE NDDC plans 60 projects in Abia Annan plea to help world's poor Armey opposes Bush's expansion of AmeriCorps Five Palestinians killed in Gaza Strip blast India and Pakistan trade blame on Kashmir Social Forum Wraps Up in Brazil Senators blast White House over N.Y. aid Turkey struggles to help homeless by killer quake Car Blast in Gaza Kills 5 Fighters; Retaliation Vowed Speakers at WEF Call U.S Government deploys troops to quell Lagos clashes Ooni faults reports on harassment of Ige, defends self Reprisal fears in Nigeria Soldiers Drafted to Quell Fresh Violence Blair arrives Nigeria Thursday Owo Medical Centre raises alarm over unclaimed corpses Tinubu: Rising to the Challenge Police arrest more officials over strike, prepare charge sheet 45,000 Nigerians Trafficked to Europe - Minister Tinubu reads riot act to companies violating land use charges law Scores killed in Lagos clashes Shagari Wants Muslims' Minds Disabused on Science Police beef up security in Kano Girl Heard Damilola Cry for Help Hayatou for FIFA presidency The Guardian delivers first batch of relief as ALEV swells 'Military Politicised Relocation of Armouries' Explosions: Why I said �shut-up�, by ObasanjolOjukwu blames horror on FG Afribank donates relief items to bomb blast victims .... calls on others to assist Bankers, churches, others donate to explosion victims Obasanjo deplores strike by police officers, regrets Lagos explosions Insurers to indemnify explosions victims with policy cover CBI donates to explosion victims UNICEF donates relief items to bomb blast victims Explosions expose military to enemies, says Na'Abba Enugu gov commends Kolade Foundation Local Divers, Gallant Rescuers Nigerians happy with Super Eagles' performance Mboma's moment puts Lions through Taribo shrugs off Owen Injury rules out Shorunmu from finals Finidi says Eagles battle ready Dakar Lions beat brave Simbas Osam-Duodu delighted by Black Stars' outing Pele confesses: Eagles scared Ghana Odili seeks relevance for swimming FG moves to ban 20 imported items Govt withdraws N15 billion from reserve account Experts list benefits of Internet Shipping firms stick to illegal port fees Govt raises panel for oil-drilling chemicals productions Govt flags off 'Computer in Schools' campaign Chinese investors seal pact with Nigerian firm Edo flags off industrialisation process Telecom group hosts award U.S. may attack Iraq, says defence adviser Africans, in U.K., unite against bullying Jordan's wife drops divorce petition Fourteen dead in Angolan rebel attack Hearing on Bakassi suit resumes February 18 Iraq: 4 dead after U.S. attack Zimbabwe arrests prominent reporter French bomb plot suspects held FBI asks microbiologists for help in anthrax case India accuses Pakistan of terrorism 10 killed in mudslides caused by heavy rains in Brazil Israel blamed for militants' deaths Man gets new face after rare infection China nabs most wanted 'snakehead' Iran warns US against attack Fresh violence rocks Lagos �8 feared dead as OPC, residents I'm Not Opposed to Public Inquiry, Says Obasanjo Tinubu blames Lagos mayhem on miscreants Police strike cripples Nigeria Cleric scores politicians, judiciary low Ethnic Clash: 19 Killed, 19 Houses Burnt Documentary on Fela out soon Community with 6,000 people to get post office, says Elewi Workers threaten strike over alleged deduction of allowances Minister lays digital library foundation stone BOMB BLASTS: Army records 5,000 casualties Lagos remembers the dead 1,500 Children reunited with parents Sunday Perspectives .... Of victims and visitors Emden: Another View of the Military 15 insurance firms to bear bomb blast losses Relief materials pour in for explosions victims Explosion: National Assembly urged to legislate on negligence The Red Cross and Humanitarian Service Nigeria blast findings to be released Army refutes fire outbreak at Lagos barracks Saraki calls for establish ment of crisis management squads Group blames blasts on govt Local Divers, Gallant Rescuers Lawal's late goal takes Nigeria to semi-final Eagles qualify for semi-finals Mali: First into semi-finals Egypt to give Cameroun stiff Nations Cup test NNPC, NLNG scale through to football final Sweden, Nigeria's World Cup opponents fumes, Argentina also frustrated African giants on track Nigeria�s soccer will collapse without Nations Cup triumph, says Galadima Black Stars dare Eagles Nigeria draws Egypt, Senegal for handball tourney Minister defends privatisation exercise First Bank, 5 Others to Raise $160m for NLNG IV, V Trains FG Seeks More British Investors MTN to NCC: Clarify Your Position on MTS or Face Legal Action FAO raises alarm over $800m harmful pesticides in developing countries Nitel Network Expansion to Be Completed February Pivot opens GSM, petrochemical units CBN frowns at misuse of IFEM funds Nigeria, India trade relations set for growth Queen Elizabeth May Visit Diana's Grave Arafat condemns terror attacks against Israel Factional fighting reaches into Kabul administration Union fury at Blair warning Japan launches its biggest rocket Arafat is Still a Leader Aftershocks rattle Turkey quake victims Florida woman attacked by tiger Mugabe opponent enters fray 16 Chinese Discovered in Cargo Container January.14- February.1 . 2002 Nigerian troops' anger boils over Hundreds of Nigerian Children Reunited with Families Following Blast Nigerian minister vows to move weapons dump Children who survived Lagos blast may have fallen prey to slave traffickers Nigerian Red Cross Helps Families Find Missing Children After Blast Nigeria receives world sympathy, helping hand Nigeria inferno inquiries opened Nigerians in U.S. want details of ReliefFund Lagos mortuaries fill up as divers retrieve more bodies Lagos residents urge govt to check police harassment Soldiers angry over Lagos blast Lagos, city of death Population explosion in Lagos Nigerian wedding bus crash kills 50 - Atiku mourns, Na'Abba blames past leaders Police arrest alleged masterminds as junior officers' strike begins in Calabar How Damilola was killed, by witness Residents demand road construction as Na'Abba visits canal CAN, Yoruba Elders, others call for public probe Court dismisses Nigerdock's joinder application with costs Health workers suspend strike in sympathy Rights body flays killing of OPC members in Owo Tunisian dream ends Amokachi joins American soccer league Second Governor's Cup swimming competition opens in Port Harcourt South East sports directors decry absence of basketball associations National Sports Festival: Edo ready in March Ajax puts young Kanu on transfer market Imo sports council gets financial lifeline Ivoriens react to defeat of Elephants by Congo World Economic Forum Opens in NYC STB donates to bomb explosion victims Why business firms should respect human rights, by experts Insurers to compensate explosion victims with life policy Govt initiates 25-year Nigerian Railways rehabilitation plan Why SMEs growth is stunted, by expert NNPC, others sign unitisation contract FTSE 100 up as drugs, telecoms gain ground Sharon Regrets Not Killing Arafat Fury at Zimbabwe media curbs Globalisation forum kicks off Bin Laden's sole post-Sept. 11 TV interview aired Woman arrested over Hamilton sex inquiry Mysterious East African fish deaths Payment crucial to resumption of aid to Zimbabwe N. Korea: Bush speech close to 'declaring war' 'Malawi corruption' halts Danish aid Flood Death Toll Up in Indonesia 'Won't you sing along with me?' father asks dead son 'Don't Pass Relief to Us Through Army' The Guardian launches aid for victims 450 Kids Reunited with Families Found girl�s dad' My life is back� 1,000 persons still missing, says Red Cross Oke-Afa and Ejigbo: A Tale of Two Canals Adisa urges military officers to check utterance Obasanjo cancels U.S. trip, sets up relief panel Nigeria blasts: 1,100 missing Nigeria blasts: 1,100 missing N300m for Lagos blasts victims Bomb Disposal Experts Recover Unexploded Bombs from Diya's Home Anyim, ministers at explosion sites, pledge aid Algeria sends in relief materials Emergency medicare treats 33 blast survivors Eyadema consoles Obasanjo NEMA Spends N60m on Lagos Explosion Victims Doctors want immediate relocation of military barracks Lagos opens special account for financial contributions Mass Burial Not Now - Hospital Explosions threaten national security, says Adesina Afenifere consoles Tinubu, Lagosians over bomb explosions Russia, Britain sympathise with Nigeria MTN Donates Phones for Relief Work Varsity opens special funds for victims Mantu chides military Police arrest four suspected robbers over pilot's murder Danger:Lagos-Sagamu Expressway is collapsing NBA chiefs' absence stalls contempt proceedings against Bamaiyi's ex-lawyer Nigeria, US Now Partners on Security Nigeria mob kills policemen Govt finetunes plan for private sector role in road building Delta Assembly removes four officials, crisis deepens National Oil Imports Fuel, Seeks to Crash Pump Prices NNPC urges Rivers, others to tackle pipe-lines vandalisation Govt, World Bank vote $97m for anti-poverty scheme Obasanjo seeks legislators' approval to pay military pensioners Govt to resume talks with nurses FCT minister to allocate land for Census Village Delta Assembly Suspends Principal Officers Govt to resolve boundary disputes with other countries Duke pledges to tackle unemployment Presidency moves to check youths' involvement in crime Speaker sends out lawmakers over poor dressing First round heads for finish line NFA sacks coaches, Amodu survives Tunisia sets for must-win game against Senegal Supersub Boakye sends Ghana through Aghahowa determined to deliver Nigerians NationsCup WAMCO launches promo to back Super Eagles South Africa bids for Lewis-Tyson Police investigating second Tyson rape allegation Ibadan Polo Club sticks to Econet See Nations Cup and win fantastic prizes Govt okays N5.5b for purchase of fertilizer Fuel price fixing anathema to deregulation, says NACCIMA On output, income and employment growth in 2002 Uniform global accounting standards for public sector underway Govt shortlists 20 firms for ID card project WAMCO launches N50 million promo Cross River shops for N4 billion from capital market Concerted efforts on privatisation will boost capital market operation - LEMO NAFDAC defends hike in tariffs Mixed reactions trail revocation of mining licences NAICOM may withdraw licences of defaulting operators Toughest task yet: rebuilding Afghanistan's civil society Kolkata shootings claim fifth life Trial resumes for group linked to al Qaeda US takes terror war to Philippines Pakistan 'not meant to be secular' Kidnappers threaten to kill U.S. reporter Angola rebels kill 18 - report U.S. changing approach to Iraq, Iran, North Korea Explosion at Nepal Coca-Cola plant 'PoWs or common criminals, they're entitled to protection' Thailand recalls sex book Bush remarks interference in its affairs: Iran Reno collapses at campus in New York Southern Africa 'backs Mugabe' UN Envoy: Only Outsiders Can Trigger Mideast Talks 'Militants killed' on Kashmir border Call for release of US journalist New influx of Afghan refugees arrives at Chaman border crossing in Pakistan Great �wall' Of Jerusalem Is Planned To Fight Terror Australia offers cash to Afghan refugees Maids exempted from Malaysian worker ban Extradition sought from Dominican Republic Pakistan arrests 'senior Taleban' Milosevic asks to be freed Iraqi V.P. calls Bush comments 'stupid' Colombian troops chase looters from crash site : : Iraqi diplomats leave Sweden amid accusations Saudi torture claims probed NASA: Satellite to land in Persian Gulf Fresh ethnic fighting in eastern Afghanistan Man held for housing Calcutta gunmen Nuclear inspectors leave Iraq Kenyan men fear sex law Floods claim 16 lives in Indonesia Spanish parliamentary delegation meets Majlis' National Security Germany authorises stem cell imports Italy launches plane spares probe A new approach for Islamic world needed Bush urges volunteerism to fight terrorism Bush urges volunteerism to fight terrorism H