Friday May 30th, 2003

NEWS
Obasanjo Promises Restructured Presidency | I Won't Take Any Public Office Again, Says Anenih | 419: House Member, Ibekwe, Arrested | 15 Foreign Leaders Witness Inauguration | Inauguration: Abuja Residents Overwhelmed by Security Cordon | Children Steal Show At Eagle Square | Awosika Re-appointed NPI Boss | Inauguration: IBB, Anyim, Na'Abba Others Absent | Emir of Kano Stoned at Swearing-in Ceremony | Democracy Has Taken Roots in Nigeria -Tinubu | 'We 'll Build Thriving Economy in Ogun' | Ladoja Promises New Era | The Worst is Over, Says Egwu | Akume Lists 6 Key Projects | Saraki Sounds Stern Warning on Corruption | Abuja Streets Empty | Ibori Promises to Resolve Ethnic Crisis | Mu'azu to Consolidate on Achievements | Odili Extends Hand of Friendship to Opposition | Kalu Seeks Opponents' Co-operation | Fayose Donates N60m Materials to Ondo | Duke Recounts Own Achievements | Why I Criticise FG, by Bafarawa | Udenwa Pledges New Lease of Life | Attah Justifies Battle for Resource Control | Oyinlola Sacks LG Bosses, Political Appointees | Dariye Preaches Peace, Unity | Nnamani Sworn in Amidst Tight Security | Haruna Pledges to Address Agric, Health | My Victory, a Challenge - Agagu | Kure Promises Dedication, Service | I'll Make the Difference - Ngige | Yar'Adua Decries Divisive Forces | S/East Has Not Endorsed Wabara, Says Ozichukwu | ANPP Chairman, Scribe Removed in Ebonyi | Lagos Gets $100m Waste Processing Plants | Rufus Giwa: Adefarati, Others Barred from Funeral | Critical Assignment: UBA Staff for S/Africa | Lagos Chamber of Commerce Woos Investors | Briton Recounts Travelling Experience in Nigeria | Nigerians Urged to Support Re-elected Govs |
BUSINESS
'Fire Cover Below Standard at Nigerian Airports' | Cement Import: Dangote Ready to Meet Deadline | NPA Uncovers Fraud Against Late Port Manager, Two Others | Labour Battles Govt Over Prices of Petroleum Products | Why the Jurisdictional Problem in Civil Service | Chartered Bank Promotes 121 | Afex Bank to Participate in Pspls, Elevates 77 | Union Bank Honours Staff | Harvest of Promotions at First Bank | 'Ports Anti-Coruption Committee Has Not Failed' | Shipping Firms Oppose Sourcing of Labour from JOMALIC | Dock Labour Operators Promise to Promote Reforms | Filipino Workers Underpaid by Japanese Shipbuilders | New Passenger Baggage Systems Underway at MMA | NCAA Sets Up Staff Pension Scheme | Lufthansa to Offer Boeing's Inflight Web Service | Swiss Posts Huge First Quarter Loss | Security Queues at London Heathrow Terminals | A318 Certificated As Newest, Smallest Airbus Plane |
WEEKEND REVIEW
Stars Great Trek in the Eastern Plains | Valentine Touched Down for FujiGorama | Kid Actors Shine at Nite of Poetry and Drama |
COMMENT
The Demystification of John Okpa | ASUU: A Student's Agony |
EDITORIAL
Monetising Public Officers' Benefits |
LETTERS
For a Sustainable Democracy in Gombe | Gov Akume, Persuasion, Not Threat | ASUU: Time to Change Tactics |
CITY DIARY
CAPA Complete 5-Year Project in Nigeria | Woman Attempts to Set Herself Ablaze over Hubby's Maltreatment | Bike Dealers Appeal for Relocation |
POLITICS
New House Rule Undemocratic - Bugaje | Senate Presidency: Position of S/East Govs Splits PDP Ranks | NNPP Opts Out of Conference of Parties | 'Accept Election Results, Plan for Future Polls' |
RELIGION
Three Signs - 2 |
FEATURES
Season of Recognition for Eye Service |
HEALTH
Centre Introduces New Technology for Assisted-conception | Many Diseases Caused by Contaminated Water--WHO | Foundation Intensifies Fight Against Tobacco Adverts | GlaxoSmithKline Signs MOU with FG, WHO |
SPORTS
Nigeria, Egypt Qualify for Semi Finals | Champions League: Enyimba Favoured for Group Stage Ticket | Chinese Are Physical - Nkwocha | ChevronTexaco Team Tests NNPC Might | Nigerian Press Attracts Negative Impact - Akiga | Eagles Lost to Inexperience - Lawal |
EXTRA
Our Agenda, Our Vision, By Obasanjo |