Friday April 2nd, 2004

NEWS
Why Al-Mustapha Was Moved, By Prisons Service | Police Release Delta Deputy Gov | Vodacom, Econet Sign 5-Year Management Deal | Agent Banks Prefer FBN, UBA, Union, GTB for Settlement | PDP'll Truncate Democracy - ANPP Caucus | Afenifere Moves to Form Coalition Against Obasanjo | Witness Says Election Held in Anambra East | 'Don't Trivialise My Husband's Death' | Our Detractors Responsible for Violence - PDP | Labour Minister Indicts Multinational Firms | 2004 Budget: Senate May Reconvene Before April 20 | Adeniji Calls for Closer Economic Ties with Iran | Nigeria Remains A Secular State - Atiku | Methodist Church Opens Eye Clinic | Bulama Granted Bail, Re-arrested by Police | Thompson, YCE Scribe for Burial April 23 | NNPC Suspends Agreement on Oil Block 216 | Nigeria Not Breaking Apart - Envoy | 'Fake Voters Cards Used' | New Interconnectivity Rate Stays - Adebayo | FG Commends Sino-Nigerian Relation | Tinubu Makes Case for Federalism | RMRDC Canvasses Focus on Manufacturing | ...Seeks Stronger Ties with Ghana | AD Cries Out Against Arrest of Members | Former Council Chiefs Sue Gov, Others | Goje Advises FG on Gombe Oil Prospects | 'Troops Deployment Integral to Peace, Security' | Atiku's Office Raises Alarm over Impostors | Indiscipline Cuts Across Officers, Men -Okiro | Ogunlewe Lauds Progress On 500 Roads Project | Four Killed, Houses Burnt in Jalingo | Lagos Trains 2,000 Women in Vocational Skills | Ebonyi Swears in New Chairmen Monday | 'Ban on Foreign News, a Contradiction' | ...And Ondo Too | Gombe Constitutes Election Tribunal | FG Begins Census of Small Businesses | Abia PDP Inaugurates Disciplinary Committee | Osun Police Warn Politicians | 'Nigeria Could Earn $5bn on Cassava Export' | Kogi Donates Vehicles to Police | Saraki's Wife Laments Plight of Disabled | Kwara CNPP Dismisses Council Polls | Lagos Bus Drivers Embark on Strike | Tinubu to Deliver Zik Lecture | Libel Suit: Court Asked to Decline Jurisdiction |
State of the States
FG Petitioned on Textile, Furniture Ban | Shagari, Masari, Others for Summit on Good Governance | FIIRO Fares Better in Democracy - DG | FG Urged to Stem Rural-Urban Migration | N80m Spent Monthly on Refuse Disposal | Michika Faults Tribunal's Verdict |
BUSINESS
How Agents Defraud Importers, by Anti-Corruption Committee | Sarumi Canvasses Single Regulatory Agency | NAHCO Moves to Become World Airways' Sales Agent | Lawal, First African on LACMA Board | Speedy Prints Appoints New Staff | UACN Appoints Adetomiwa and Ettah Directors | Prudent Bank Elevates Oloketuyi, 74 Others | Appointment at May and Baker | Govt, Stakeholders and Challenges of Cabotage Shipping Regime | Nigeria Has No Business With Poverty | Discovery: Game Day | Legal Imperatives for Maritime Security | Anti-Corruption Committee Tasks FG on Ports Security Operatives | Maritime Lawyer Advises on Cabotage Implementation | Adegbite Joins Intercontinental Bank Board | NICON Hilton Reduces Rates to Boost Easter Holiday | Why Dantata Unveiled Pilgrims' Route Project | 'Customer Service Stands Touchdown Out' | ICAO Boss on Maiden Visit to Africa | World Finance Professionals Gather for BA's Future Plans | Yuguda Presents Book on Aviation | Air France Increases Frequency on PH Route | World Airways Announces Revised Fleet, Sucession Plan | Luthansa Harps on Improved Passenger Comfort | Again, the Infrastructure Question | Oguta Lake Resort Holds Golf Tournament |
WEEKEND REVIEW
I Have Come To Make A Difference | Kelani's Feast of Honour | UNICEF Pays Tribute to Peter Ustinov |
COMMENT
Vision Nigeria Incorporated | Wither Police Computer College? |
EDITORIAL
Lessons from Ibekwe's Death |
LETTERS
Between Hard Work and Smartness | NDLEA, Surulere Beckons | Gov Duke, Please Pay Us | A word for AIDS Activists |
CITY DIARY
For Eket, Reprieve at Last from Rulership Tussle | Local Okada Makers Appeal for Survival | UNODC to Stem Hard Drugs' Consumption | Cleric Condemns Rising Cases of Killings | What Fire Did to Lagos Community | Contemporary Issues in Nigerian Church for Presentation | Lawmaker Harps on Need for Women Empowerment |
POLITICS
NLC Sues for Reform of Electoral Laws | Creation of New Chiefdoms Not Political, Says Adamu | Group Decries Insecurity | 'Proponents of Third-term Have Hidden Agenda' | PDP, ANPP Trade Words Over Polls | SSS Invites Unongo to Abuja | Bauchi House Passes 2004 Budget | LG Polls: Wabara Lauds PDP Victory in Abia | Ex-Governor Rejoins PDP | Youth Seek New Name for North-central Zone | PDP Wins 18 Councils in Delta |
MARKET NEWS
NSE Attributes Market Growth to Investors' Confidence | Omegabank Holds Customer Service Training |
MONEY GUIDE
Naira Gains 15 Kobo at DAS | 9 Per cent Inflation Unattainable, Says Expert |
POLITICS
No Plan to Rig Council Polls, Says Goje | AD Raises Alarm Over Arrests | Parties Kick Against Postponement in Kabba/Bunu Council | OSF Set to Monitor Elections in S/West | Group Urges Against Polls Boycott | PDP Expels Member for Anti-party Activities | Police Arrest NDP Supporters | Ojukwu Leads APGA's Campaign in Lagos | Elections, Litmus Test for SIECs, Says Lawmaker | 8 Parties Ready for Polls in Enugu |
FEATURES
Argungu: New Dawn for A Festival |
HEALTH
FG Pledges Commitment on AIDS Treatment | Expert Advises Nigeria to Adopt ACT Policy | ...Novartis Advocates Its Use | ...Women Urged to Use Condom against STDs | Lack of Information, Bane of Breastfeeding |
SPORTS
Enyimba Sweat on CAF Verdict | States Gear Up for Maltina Cycling | Abuja Hockey Pitch Delights Sponsors | Nigerian FA Insist on Foreign Coach for World Cup | Athens 2004: Easter Holiday May Delay Camping | ...Invited players cut to 12 | Ikhana Lands Megabucks Deal | Berger Scrape Win | FA Cup: Arsenal Lose Cole, Gilberto, Cygan to Injury | NFA Names Hot Shots | ...Board Meets | Journalists Shape Up for Obudu | Uti Accuses Ministry of Stunting Wrestling Development | Athens 2004: A Mess of a Preparation | Mutola Turns to Young Athletes | 'Olympics Will be Special' | FA Cup: I'll Be Ready for Arsenal - Van Nistelrooy | Italian Clubs Get UEFA Deadline | Injured Tiger Vows to Continue | Bayern Target Iranian Star | Ladipo Throws Lifeline to Three Professional Boxers | New Algerian Coach Delays Start |
EXTRA
Honour Eddie Iroh Deserves |