• The Makama makes his bid. • NEC’s blank cheque. • OAU of the 90’s. • Sword of Damocles: a clear picture is emerging as to who will not succeed Babangida —the oldbreed. • In aid of learning: education gets a boost in Bauchi State as the administration of Governor Dahiru Mohammed launches endowment fund. • Kid robbers: saved from the hangman. • Kogi’s knotty question: Is Governor Abubakar Audu skew-handed in distributing political appointments and patronages? • Upholding the rule of law: government grants the "Gwagwalada Five" temporary freedom. • A prophet of doom: Manufacturers Association of Nigeria's half-yearly report paints the same old picture of a dull future for the national economy. • Brighter days ahead: experts say there is silver lining in the economy. • Cadbury donates to charity. • OAU: quest for new identity. • An ominous silence: Algerians hold their breath as they mourn their slain leader. • Heading for peace? Calm returns as the three months siege on Sarajevo is lifted. • DTN Giving voice to the city: Abuja, the nations new capital gets its first daily paper. • Junior World Cup: Eagles’ tough task.