Sunday February 9th, 2002

NEWS
Ibori: Court Registrar, 2 Others Arrested over Forgery | Mbadinuju Accepts Disqualification, Eyes German Posting | Buhari Can't Represent North, Says Lamido | Atiku Lauds FG over Rural Healthcare | Globacom May Take-off with 74 Cities | NAP Assures Regions on Autonomy | 3m Pilgrims Converge on Arafat Tomorrow | Jigawa Indigenes Are United Against Turaki - Dalhatu | NNPC Grants University Scholarship to Students | ETB Spends Another N.2b on Interconnectivity | Mrs Adebayo Seeks Role for Women | Election 2003: Udenwa's Aide Cautions Nigerians on Polls | Obiechina Unfolds Plans for Enugu State | AD Chief Carpets Senate over Plans to Scrap Councils | Ohanaeze, Candidates' Parley Flops Again | AD Faction Holds National Convention Tomorrow | Politician Rallies Support for Okadigbo | Adamawa ANPP Flagbearer Gets Running Mate | Borno South PDP Petitions Ogbeh over Primaries | Adamawa Sacks LG Boss | NDP Primaries: Gaya Boycotts Fresh Primaries | Police Nab Robbery Syndicate |
COVER
After Mbadinuju: Waiting for the Axe Men |
ARTSTAND
The Triumph of Asele: Uche Okeke at 70 | On the Requirement of PhD Degrees for Studio Art Teachers |
ENCOUNTER
"We can Still Attract Foreign Investment into Nigeria" |
WEEKEND BUSINESS
Telecoms Business: Banks to Watch |
COMMENT
Futile Grouse in Bayelsa | Buhari Down Memory Lane |
LETTERS
If Obasanjo were not President? | Ondo AD Primaries: Time to Move on Forward | Buhari and the Auditor-General's Report | Ekwueme Should Be Honourable in Defeat |
POLITICS
Presidential Elections: The Unconsidered Candidates | Who Will Pick Borno State? | PDP, ANPP in Battle Royale over Ebonyi State |
SPORTSXTRA
Yobo Gets European Recognition | Ijeh Injured, Out for Six Months | Abuja 2003: AFN Keeps Mum on Athletes' | Enyimba Seeks Insurance Cover at Aba | Premiership: Newcastle Ready to Outgun Arsenal | Davis Cup: Australia Thrash England 3-0 | Woods Eyes Buick Invitational | Anozie, Alamu Win Guinness Tourney | Guinness Donates Green to lkeja Golf Club | Dangote Returns, Wins MTN/Lagos Open Prize |
SPECIAL REPORT
NNPC and the N300Bn Controversy |
SUNDAY COMMENT
Lagos Explosion: Second Time; Twice as Bad |
MOTORING
Skoda Superb: After a Long Wait | What is New in ToyotaEcho? | On Seat Belts and Driving Culture |
INSIGHT
Obasanjo and Oil States: Will This Pact Work? | Endless War over Warri |
RELIGION
Kingdom Realities | The Hezekiah Strategy |
FOOD & NUTRITION
Are You Prepared for Valentine? |
RIGHT OF REPLY
A Writer's Bias and Myopia | Let's Pray for Okotie | Enough of the Drivel |