S.J News• [Jan 1, 2012]

S.J News• [Jan 1, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Yak'd @ Home: Yakubu Aiyegbeni more active in Blackburn than Super Eagles, as he fades Red to White @ Old Trafford; Sir Alex Ferguson (Man U Coach) clocked 70 on same day. Xmas Carnage: President Jonathan declares state of emergency in 15 LGAs 4rm Borno, Yobe, Plateau & Niger states; Orders temporary closure of land borders with Niger Republic & Chad. Ebonyi Mayhem: Unidentified gunmen invade Ezillo community, Ishielu LG, Ebonyi state @ dawn; No fewer than 52 persons killed. Ondo: Gov Olusegun Mimiko (Ondo) orders release of Banjo Wiliki 4rm prison to mark New year celebration; Sentenced to 7 years imprisonment in November, 2007 for child theft. NDIC: Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation establishes Special Help Desk for Microfinance Banks (MFBs) & Primary Mortgage Institutions (PMIs) in Nigeria. Ikemba Nnewi: Remains of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu to be interred February 3, 2012; Corpse to arrive Nigeria 4rm London on January 30, 2012. Niger: President Jonathan visits Xmas bomb site @ St Theresa’s Catholic Church, Niger state; Weeps @ scene; No fewer than 37 lives lost. •Football• EPL: Arsenal 1-0 QPR; Bolton 1-1 Wolves; Chelsea 1-3 Aston Villa; Man Utd 2-3 Blackburn; Norwich 1-1 Fulham; Stoke 2-2 Wigan; Swansea 1-1 Tottenham. S.J wishes Biodun Ladenika a splendid Bday. Wishing y'all a splendid 2012. God bless y'all.

S.J News• [Dec 31, 2011]

S.J News• [Dec 31, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Bombings: President Jonathan holds emergency meeting with security Chiefs @ presidential villa again. NDLEA: 700g ingested cocaine, 4kg cocaine 4rm Brazil & & 5.1kg heroin 4rm Pakistan intercepted last weekend @ Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos; Street value of over N100m; Prime suspects (49, 42, 38yrs) being quizzed. Boko Haram: President Jonathan seeks support of neighbouring countries in fight against menace. Ogun Budget: Gov Ibikunle Amosun (Ogun) signs 2012 Appropriation bill passed by Ogun House of Assembly into law. Glo: Globacom donates N22m to 40 Nigerian orphanages in celebration of the yuletide. Niger Gov: Court of Appeal, Abuja upholds victory of Gov Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu (Niger) in April 26, 2011 Gov; Dismisses appeal filed by Ibrahim Bako Shettima (CPC candidate). Cross River: Court of Appeal, Calabar (oldest Nigerian law court) razed by fire on Friday; Documents, exhibits, records, past judgements, cash & furniture lost. North Korea: Kim Jong-un formally named Supreme Commander of North Korea's armed forces, following death of his father, Kim Jong-il (died of heart attack on Dec 17, 2011).

S.J News• [Dec 30, 2011]

S.J News• [Dec 30, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Security: President Jonathan meets with heads of nation's security agencies to tackle lapses in security. Kebbi Gov: Court of Appeal, Sokoto reinstates Gov Usman Dakingari (Kebbi; PDP); Election previously nullified by Tribunal. ACN to FG: Debunk, with facts & figures, published informed analysis of true prices of locally refined & imported fuel or apologise to Nigerians for deception & cheating over the years. Osun Budget: Gov Rauf Aregbesola (Osun) presents 2012 budget proposal of N146bn (N70bn recurrent, N76bn capital expenditure). Ratings: Standard & Poor's (S&P) upgrades outlook on Nigeria 4rm "stable" to "positive"; Affirmed the “B+/B” long- & short-term issuer credit ratings and the “ngA+/ngA-1” long- & short- term national scale ratings. Gombe: Explosion @ hotel in outskirts of Gombe; No fewer than 15 persons injured. Appropriation Bill: Gov Kashim Shettima (Borno) presents 2012 proposal of N130.6bn (N43.7bn recurrent, N86.9bn capital expenditure) to State House of Assembly. Park Lane: Hon Joseph Ayodeji (Chairman Apapa LG) renames Park Lane in Apapa, Lagos state after deceased daughter of late Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Otunba Ayodele Olubusola Soyode (aged 67). S.J wishes Tomi Shiift a splendid Bday.

S.J News• [Dec 29, 2011]

S.J News• [Dec 29, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Presidential Election: Supreme court upholds victory of President Jonathan in April 16, 2011 election; Challenged by CPC; Muhammadu Buhari (CPC candidate) condemns decision. 2012-2014 Budget: Gov Abdul’aziz Yari (Zamfara) presents 3-year cumulative budget of N376.94bn (N120.81bn, N125.58bn, N130.55bn) to State House of Assembly. Edo 2012: Gov Adams Oshiomhole (Edo) declares intention to contest 2012 Gov election under the auspices of Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN). 45th Remembrance: Gov Babangida Aliyu (Niger; Guest lecturer) to deliver lecture on January 15 @ 2012 Samuel Ladoke Akintola (late Premier of Western Region) Memorial lecture, holding @ Ladoke Akintola Villa, Ogbomoso. Presidential Report: 81 of 122 privatised companies operating @ about 66% performance level -FG; 80% of these 122 firms aren't performing -Senate; N249.5bn realised 4rm sale of firms between 1999 & 2011 -Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE). Tinapa: Cross River State House of Assembly sets up 10-man committee to probe Tinapa Business & Leisure Resort, Calabar. Lekki-Epe Toll Gate: Femi Ogunsanya (39yrs), allegedly shot dead by Police during Dec 17 protest against toll collection, refutes report 11 days after; I was beaten & injured by police, not shot -Femi.

S.J News• [Dec 28, 2011]

S.J News• [Dec 28, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ New Oil Spill: Dr Ziakede Patrick Akpobolokemi (DG, NIMASA) orders probe to ascertain source of oil spill which has hit coastal areas in western Niger Delta (about 90 miles east of Shell's Bonga field). Presidential Election: Supreme Court to deliver judgment 2day in appeal filed by CPC challenging Tribunal's decision, which upheld the victory of President Jonathan in the April 16 general election. Boko Haram: Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar (Sultan of Sokoto) holds closed door meeting with President Jonathan @ Presidential Villa vis-à-vis spate of bomb attacks in the nation. Malaysian Capital Punishment: All Malaysia-bound flights placed on alert due to increasing number of drug arrests (2 in 2010; 21 in 2011) on the route -Ahmadu Giade (CEO, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency). Bombings: FG won't change security chiefs -Gen Andrew Azazi (National Security Adviser to President). CIBN: Mrs Cecilia Ibru (erstwhile MD/CEO of Oceanic Bank; Honorary Fellow, CIBN) expelled 4rm Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN). Argentina: Ms Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner (Argentine President; 58years) diagnosed with cancer in thyroid gland; To undergo operation on 4 January, 2012; To step aside as president for 20 days until 24 January; Amado Boudou (Vice-President) to take over. •Football• EPL: Arsenal 1-1 Wolves; Norwich 0-2 Tottenham; Swansea 1-1 QPR. S.J wishes Pastor Wole, Shade Aliu & Suzie Agu a splendid Bday.

S.J News• [Dec 27, 2011]

S.J News• [Dec 27, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Kubwa Expressway: Presidency probes fraud in Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) over duplicity in award of N147bn contract for rehabilitation & expansion of Kubwa-Abuja Road. Carnage: FG to sponsor education of children who lost parents @ Xmas bomb blasts on premises of St Theresa’s Catholic Church, Madalla, Suleja LG, Niger state -Abba Moro (Minister of Interior). Bola Ige: ACN (Osun state) backs decision of Oyo & Osun state Govts to reopen unsolved case of the murder of Bola Ige (fmr Attorney-General & Minister of Justice) @ his Bodija, Ibadan home 10 years ago. ZSUBEB: State Govt detects 608 ghost workers on payroll of State Universal Basic Education Board -Gov Abdulaziz Yari (Zamfara). Parish Holds Mass: Members of St Theresa’s Catholic Church, Madalla hold mass for victims of christmas day bomb explosion; No fewer than 25 persons killed. 2011 AGA: Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to hold Annual General Assembly (AGA) in Kaduna on Thursday, December 29 -Barrister Musa Amadu (General Secretary). •Football• EPL: Bolton 0-2 Newcastle; Chelsea 1-1 Fulham; Liverpool 1-1 Blackburn; Man Utd 5-0 Wigan; Stoke 0-0 Aston Villa; Sunderland 1-1 Everton; West Brom 0-0 Man City.

S.J News• [Dec 26, 2011]

S.J News• [Dec 26, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ House of Reps: Public hearing on Capital Market to be held in January, 2012. Xmas Carnage: Bomb explodes on premises of St Theresa’s Catholic Church, Madalla, Suleja LG, Niger state; No fewer than 25 persons killed. Yobe: Suicide bomber collides explosive-laden car with gate of State Security Service (SSS) office, Damaturu, Yobe state; 3 service personnel killed. Jos: Botched bomb attack on Mountain of Fire & Miracle Church, Murtala Mohammed Road, Jos; Policeman killed in shootout; Improvised Explosive Device (IED) left unexploded as assailants flee. Plateau: 7-day impeachment notice served on Mr Brian Dadi (Chairman, Langtang North Local Govt Council) over alleged excesses & misappropriation of funds. Onitsha-Enugu Expressway: Senate Committee on Works to probe competence of contractors & funding -Sen Ayogu Eze (Chairman); Condemn quality of reconstruction works. Health: Old site of University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital to be upgraded to General Hospital between January & September 2012; About N600m to be spent to equip hospital complex -Gov Abdulfatah Ahmed (Kwara).

S.J News• [Dec 25, 2011]

S.J News• [Dec 25, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Power: FG orders establishment of fire fighting service in all PHCN Power sub stations -Prof Barth Nnaji (Minister of Power). Oil Spill: FG to probe Shell Nigeria Exploration & Production Company’s oil spill @ its Bonga deepwater field; Environmental clean-up being undertaken to be completed within the next 6 weeks -Hadiza Ibrahim Mailafia (Minister of Environment). Charcoal Exporters: 28 Nigerian exporters of charcoal to Europe (Germany, Poland, Spain, Netherlands) duped to the tune of £447,576 between 2009 & 2012-Ms Azuka Ogo (Secretary, Cargo Defence Fund). Traffic: Prof Wole Soyinka (Nobel Laureate), Gov Ibikunle Amosun (Ogun), Gov Rotimi Amaechi (River) trapped in Lagos-Ibadan expressway gridlock. Kidnap: 3 suspects arrested by State Security Service, Niger command vis-à-vis death of Kingsley Elekwachi (Architecture graduate, Federal Polytechnic Oko, Anambra). NDLEA: South African lady (38yrs) arrested @ Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos for ingesting 55 wraps (700g) of hard drugs for export to Malaysia. Russia: Tens of thousands protest in central Moscow over alleged electoral fraud; December 4 parliamentary elections won by Vladimir Putin's (Prime Minister) party was rigged -Demonstrators. S.J wishes y'all a splendid Christmas.

S.J News• [Dec 24, 2011]

S.J News• [Dec 24, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Presidential Media Chat: Benefits of fuel subsidy removal by mid 2012; Increase in fuel price not to last long; Massive job creation in construction & agriculture sector -President Jonathan. Borno Gov: Court of Appeal, Abuja orders fresh trial in petition filed by Mohammed Goni (PDP) against election of Gov Kashim Shettima (ANPP). Yuletide: Gov Abiola Ajimobi (Oyo) grants amnesty to 10 prisoners; 5 death row prisoners commuted to life imprisonment; 5 serving jail terms granted total freedom. NIMASA: Federal High Court, Lagos orders Nigerian Maritime & Administration Safety Agency to pay $25m as damages to Hensmor Nigeria Ltd over indefinite detention of Vessel M.T. Agbonmien (bore 63million metric tonnes of kerosene). Police: Families of 3 Police Officers killed in Kano & others shot on duty receive N2.5m compensation 4rm Hafiz Ringim (IGP) & Kano state Police Command. FIRS v FCT: Sen Bala Mohammed (FCT Minister) denies Federal Inland Revenue Service's (FIRS) allegation of non-remittance of N28.27bn to Govt in last 5 years. US: President Obama signs 2-month extension of payroll tax cut. S.J wishes K.J & Engr Tosin Otukelu a splendid Bday.

S.J News• [Dec 23, 2011]

S.J News• [Dec 23, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Fuel Subsidy Removal: Govt officials, activists, unionists clash @ Town Hall meeting organised by Newspaper Proprietors Association of Nigeria (NPAN). Oil Spill: Senate committee on Environment & Ecology, chaired by Sen Bukola Saraki (fmr Kwara Gov), summons Shell vis-à-vis oil spill @ its Bonga deepwater facility. Senate: Court of Appeal, Enugu nullifies election of Andy Uba (PDP; Anambra South); Petition filed by Chuma Nzeribe (APGA); Orders fresh election by INEC in 90days. APGA: National Working Committee sets up 14-man committee for interment of late Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu (National Leader); Inaugural meeting to hold January 3, 2012 in Enugu state. NCAA: Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority probes sale of Dual Purpose Kerosene (DPK) by oil marketers as substitute for aviation fuel (JET-A1). Security: Gov Ibikunle Amosun (Ogun) inaugurates Security Trust Fund & Joint Military/Police Task Force to curb crime. House of Reps: Court of Appeal nullifies election of Mrs Uche Ekwunife (APGA; Anaocha/Dunukofia/Njikoka Federal Constituency, Anambra ); Orders fresh election. New Zealand Quake: 5.8 magnitude (26km north-east; 4.7km depth) earthquake rocks Christchurch, New Zealand.

S.J News• [Dec 22, 2011]

S.J News• [Dec 22, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ 2011 Nov/Dec GCE: 60% of 404,863 candidates pass Maths & English with credit & above in West African Senior School Certificate Exam. 2012 Budget: Subsidy removed; No take-off date announced yet -FG. Tax: Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) interrogate Adamu Ismaila (Executive Secretary, FCDA) over N28.2bn unremitted tax. Bauchi Budget: Gov Isa Yuguda (Bauchi) presents proposed budget of N132.55bn (N62.02 recurrent; N70.53bn capital expenditure) for 2012 fiscal year. Oil Leak: Shell to shut down Bonga field operation (200,000bpd capacity) due to oil leak. Ebonyi Speaker: Ikechukwu Nwankwo (Speaker, Ebonyi House of Assembly) removed for alleged fraud; Chukwuma Nwazunku (Ebonyi North East) elected as new speaker. Boko Haram: Nigerian Army establishes Special Response Group to complement efforts in tackling menace -Lt Gen Azubuike Ihejirika (Chief of Army Staff). Ogun Gov: Court of Appeal, Ibadan upholds election of Gov Ibikunle Amosun; Dismisses appeal filed by PDP. British General Medical Council: Medical graduates 4rm UNIBEN, UNIJOS, UNN, UNIPORT, LAUTECH, Igbinedion, Ambrose Ali, Nnamdi Azikiwe & Ebonyi State University blacklisted; Barred 4rm practising in UK. •Football• EPL: Aston Villa 1-2 Arsenal; Everton 1-0 Swansea; Fulham 0-5 Man Utd; Man City 3-0 Stoke; Newcastle 2-3 West Brom; QPR 2-3 Sunderland; Wigan 0-0 Liverpool. Italy: Bologna 0-2 Roma; Inter Milan 4-1 Lecce; Napoli 6-1 Genoa; Udinese 0-0 Juventus.

S.J News• [Dec 21, 2011]

S.J News• [Dec 21, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ BPE Probe (1999 to Date): Senate approves sack of Ms Bolanle Onagoruwa (DG, Bureau of Public Enterprises) for gross incompetence; Reverses sale of Transcorp Hilton, Abuja Sheraton Hotel & Daily Times of Nigeria. Bank Heist: Armed robbers invade UBA, Intercontinetal & GTBank in Okene, Okene LG, Kogi state; 10 persons killed. Rivers Appropriation Bill: Gov Rotimi Amaechi (Rivers) presents proposed 2012 budget of N427bn (N314.27bn capital; N112.73bn recurrent expenditure) to State House of Assembly. Kano Speaker: Hon Abdullahi Yusuf (Speaker, State House of Assembly) impeached for alleged incompetence; Hon Garba Salau (Kiru LG) elected as new Speaker. Public Holiday: FG declares Dec 26, Dec 27 & Jan 2 as public holidays -Patrick Abba Moro (Minister of Interior). Oyo Budget: Gov Abiola Ajimobi (Oyo) presents 2012 budget proposal of N160.6bn (N72.7 recurrent; N87.9bn capital expenditure). Cement: Importation of cement to end by 1st quarter of 2012 -President Jonathan; Nigeria's oil well reserve to dry up in next 35 years -oil experts' prediction. Plateau Budget: Gov David Jonah Jang (Plateau) presents budget proposal of N112bn (N44.3bn recurrent; N67.7bn capital expenditure). Arik Air: Nigerian air hostess (30yrs) arrested @ Heathrow Airport on Sunday for smuggling 4kg of cocaine into UK. S.J wishes Jumoke Elutade a splendid Bday.

S.J News• [Dec 20, 2011]

S.J News• [Dec 20, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Satellite: NigComSat-1R successfully launched on Monday in Xichang, China; Replaces deorbited NigComSat-1. Boko Haram: Federal High Court, Abuja grants Sen Ali Ndume (Borno South) bail; N25m & 2 sureties in like sum; Faces 4-count charge bordering on acts of terrorism. N984m Contract Scam: Federal High Court, Abuja dismisses application seeking to quash charges against Dimeji Bankole (fmr Speaker, House of Reps); Faces 16-count charge; Adjourned to 7th February. Kwara Budget: Gov Abdulfatah Ahmed (Kwara) presents budget proposal of N91.7bn to State House of Assembly. Kaduna: No fewer than 7 houses destroyed in explosion on Ibrahim Rintiyi Street, Unguwan Magaji, Mando Village, Kaduna yday; No casualty. PPMC: Pipelines and Products Marketing Company declares accumulated loss of N43.1bn as @ December 2009; Attributed to pipleline vandalism -Austin Oniwon (GMD, NNPC). Delta: 250 ghost workers been on Delta state Govt's payroll since 1991 have been discovered -Victor Ochei (Speaker, State House of Assembly). Anambra North Sen District: Court of Appeal Abuja & Enugu deliver conflicting judgements; Former declares Lady Margery Okadigbo as authentic PDP candidate; Latter dismisses her appeal. Real Estate: Brad Pitt's Malibu home bought by Ellen DeGeneres for $12m.

S.J News• [Dec 19, 2011]

S.J News• [Dec 19, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Electricity: Faulty Egbin Power plant now restored to full capacity (1,080MW); Shut down on December 13, 2011 -Mike Uzoigwe (CEO, Egbin Power plant). Fuel Subsidy: National Union of Petroleum & Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) threatens strike; Seeks FG's implementation of committee's recommendations on Depot facilities. MDG: President Jonathan to launch MDG's Conditional Grants Scheme (CGS) 2day; 113 LGAs to receive N22.6bn (N11.3bn FG; 11.3bn State & Local Govt). SIM Registration: House of Reps to probe Nigerian Communications Commission's (NCC) N6.1bn SIM card registration project. NPA: FG approves appointment of Sotonye Etomi (Ag ED, Marine), Habib Abdullahi (ED,Finance) & Sunny Nwobi (Ag ED, Engineering) for Nigerian Ports Authority. NK: North Korean leader, Kim Jong-il (aged 69), died in train on Saturday; Kim Jong-un (3rd son) designated as successor; Funeral to be held 28 December. •Football• EPL: Aston Villa 0-2 Liverpool; Man City 1-0 Arsenal; QPR 0-2 Man Utd; Tottenham 1-0 Sunderland. Spain: Atletico Madrid 0-2 Real Betis; Osasuna 2-1 Villarreal; Valencia 2-0 Malaga. Italy: Cesena 0-1 Inter Milan; Juventus 2-0 Novara; Lazio 2-2 Udinese; Napoli 1-3 Roma.

S.J News• [Dec 18, 2011]

S.J News• [Dec 18, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Sokoto 2012: Gov Aliyu Wamakko (Sokoto) emerges winner @ PDP Gov primaries; Polls 861 votes; Sen Abubakar Umar Gada & Yusuf Suileman (fmr Minister of Sports) poll 0. Borno: Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) detonated @ bomb factory in Shuwari, Maiduguri, Borno state; 3 persons killed. ICC Election: Chile Eboe-Osuji (Nigerian candidate) clinched 1 of 6 seats on International Criminal Court (ICC) bench; To serve for 9 years as judge. Guardian Boss: Remains of Alex Ibru (Guardian Publisher) interred in Agbarha-Otor home town, Delta state yday. Toll Gate: Protesters brutalized by police; Toll payments to commence on Eti-Osa, Lekki-Epe Expressway 2day; Managed by Lekki Concession Company (LCC). Irreconcilable Differences: Kobe Bryant's (Los Angeles Lakers) wife files for divorce; Married for 10½ years with 2 daughters (8 & 5 years). •Football• EPL: Blackburn 1-2 West Brom; Everton 1-1 Norwich; Fulham 2-0 Bolton; Newcastle 0-0 Swansea; Wigan 1-1 Chelsea; Wolves 1-2 Stoke. Spain: Sevilla 2-6 Real Madrid; Sporting Gijon 1-2 Espanyol. Italy: AC Milan 2-0 Siena; Fiorentina 2-2 Atalanta.

S.J News• [Dec 17, 2011]

S.J News• [Dec 17, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ PITA: President Jonathan signs Personal Income Tax Act (PITA) into law. Air Force: Gunmen invade Nigerian Air Force Comprehensive School, Kwa, Kano state; 3 Air Force personnel killed. Boko Haram: Federal High court, Abuja remands Sen Mohammed Ali Ndume (Borno South) in Kuje prison; Faces 4-count charge for alleged links with sect. Anambra North Sen District: Court of Appeal, Abuja declares Mrs Margery Chuba-Okadigbo (Okadigbo's wife) as authentic PDP candidate & winner; Floors Sen Alphonsus Igbeke & John Emeka. Katsina CPC: Supreme Court nullifies election of 2 Senators & 8 House of Reps members; Declared primaries as illegal, null & void. Buhari: Maj-Gen Muhammadu Buhari clocks 69 years 2day; Happy bday, boss. Cameroon: Samuel Eto'o banned for 15 games for part played in players' strike; 10 days given to appeal Cameroon Football Federation's decision.

S.J News• [Dec 16, 2011]

S.J News• [Dec 16, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ 2012 Appropriation Bill: Senators query allocation of N921.91bn for security in proposed budget; N161.42bn (Power) & N400.15bn (Education) allocated. Osun NYSC: NYSC member (Economics graduate, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma), 4 others arrested for allegedly kidnapping Lucy Okonedion (67-year-old woman) @ Ubiaja, Edo State. Kwara: Fire guts Owode market, Offa, Kwara state; No life lost. Bauchi: State High Court orders state Govt to pay 31 members of 6th Bauchi State House of Assembly (2007-2011) N125,596,147.50 as severance pay. Kaduna Budget: Gov Patrick Ibrahim Yakowa (Kaduna) presents budget proposal of N154.33bn for 2012 fiscal year to Kaduna State House of Assembly. Oyo: State Govt to pay workers 13th month salary (last paid 5 years ago) -Gov Abiola Ajimobi (Oyo); Approves payment of 142% increase to Oyo state pensioners. Gombe: State House of Assembly approves nomination of Mr Tha’anda Rubainu as Deputy Gov; To succeed late David Albashi. Iraq: Flag of American forces in Iraq lowered in Baghdad; Formally ends nearly 9 years of US military operations in Iraq.

S.J News• [Dec 15, 2011]

S.J News• [Dec 15, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ 2012 Appropriation Bill: Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) vows to protest 2012 budget proposal presented by President Jonathan; Leadership to meet on Tuesday for plan. Lagos State House of Assembly: Court of Appeal, Lagos dismisses notice of appeal filed against Adeyemi Ikuforiji (Speaker; ACN) by Mrs Olajumoke Sawyer (PDP). OGD: Gbenga Daniel (fmr Ogun Gov) loses father, Rev Abraham Adebola Daniel (aged 95). Nigerian Sports: Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) & National Sports Commission (NSC) to meet House Committee on Sports 2day. Delta Budget: Gov Emmanuel Uduaghan (Delta) presents proposed budget of N383.39bn for 2012 fiscal year; N169.82bn recurrent & N213.57bn capital expenditure. Lagos: Gov Babatunde Fashola (Lagos) inaugurates $97m Ikeja City Mall sitluated @ Alausa, Lagos.

S.J News• [Dec 14, 2011]

S.J News• [Dec 14, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ 2012 Appropriation Bill: President Jonathan presents N4.749trn budget proposal to joint session of National Assembly. Borno Blast: Improvised Explosive Device (IED) detonated @ London Ciki ward, Maiduguri, Borno state; No fewer than 3 persons dead. EFCC v Audu: Lokoja High Court adjourns Abubakar Audu's (fmr Kogi Gov; ACN Gov candidate) case till December 22; Faces 80-count charge of corruption. CPC v PDP: 7-man panel of Supreme court chaired by Justice Dahiru Musdapher (Chief Justice of Nigeria) fixes December 28 to deliver presidential election judgement. Power, Politics & Death Book Launch: late President Umar Yar’Adua (PDP) sponsored my Gov campaign & legal battle to reclaim mandate -Gov Adams Oshiomhole (Edo Gov; ACN). EFCC v Akala: Adebayo Alao-Akala (fmr Oyo Gov), Ayoola Agboola (fmr Commisioner, LG & Chieftancy) & Femi Babalola (contractor) re-arraigned before Oyo State High Court for 11-count corruption charges. Abia Central Sen District: Court of Appeal, Abuja nullifies election of Mrs Nkechi Nwaogu (Chairman, Senate Committee on Gas); Hails 4rm Osisioma Ngwa LG (not part of Abia Central). Tunisia: Moncef Marzouki (secularist) sworn in as new president; Elected on Monday by Islamist-dominated parliament.

S.J News• [Dec 13, 2011]

S.J News• [Dec 13, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ NEC Meeting: National Economic Council backs removal of fuel subsidy; Meeting chaired by Namadi Sambo (VP). Oil Subsidy Probe: NNPC fails to account for 65,000/445,000 barrels of daily crude oil allocation worth N9.8bn. Boko Haram: Sen Mohammed Ali Ndume (Borno South) re-arraigned before Federal High Court, Abuja on a 4-count charge; Remanded in SSS custody till December 16. Satellite Launch: NigComSat-1R (replaced satellite) to be launched into orbit 4rm Xichang, China on Monday, Dec 19 by 5pm (Nigerian time). Bayelsa 2012: Court of Appeal, Abuja reserves judgment indefinitely in appeal filed by PDP against Federal High Court order impeding PDP's November 19 Gov primary election. 2012 Appropriation Bill: President Jonathan to present budget to joint session of National Assembly 2day by 12pm. Ekiti: INEC office, Ikole LG, Ekiti state bombed by hoodlums 2 days after House of Reps rerun election for Ekiti Central Federal Constituency II. Russia: Billionaire & owner of New Jersey Nets basketball team, Mikhail Prokhorov (45 years; $18bn worth), to run for president of Russia in 2012. •Football• EPL: Chelsea 2-1 Man City. Italy: Roma 1-1 Juventus.

S.J News• [Dec 12, 2011]

S.J News• [Dec 12, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ PAP: No 3rd phase of amnesty for ex-Niger Delta militants; Closed since October 4, 2009 -FG; Condemns action of protesters that blocked Lokoja-Abuja highway. NAAT, NASU, SSANU: FG directs VCs to stop retrenchment of non-academic staff @ 60 years pending passage of new bill & presidential assent. Ekiti Central Federal Constituency II: Oyetunde Ojo (ACN; Tinubu’s son-in-law) declared winner in re-run election; Polls 26,338 votes against Kehinde Odebunmi's (PDP)17,344 votes. IBB: Namadi Sambo (VP) visits Ibrahim Babangida (fmr Head of State) @ his residence in Minna, Niger state. Kaduna Gov: Court of Appeal upholds victory of Gov Patrick Yakowa (Kaduna; PDP); Challenged by Haruna Saeed Kajuru (CPC candidate). Guinness World Record: Mrs Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire (Lagos Dep Gov) gets certificate for Largest Assembly of Children Reading with an Adult (4,222 pupils on Sept 8, 2011). Unilorin 49: 49 reinstated Unilorin lecturers return to Federal High Court, Ilorin for enforcement of Supreme court judgment (payment, promotion benefits) by university. Panama: Manuel Noriega (fmr Panama dictator; 77years) arrives home 22 years after being ousted by USA to serve time for crimes committed during his rule. •Football• EPL: Stoke 2-1 Tottenham; Sunderland 2-1 Blackburn. Spain: Espanyol 4-2 Atletico Madrid; Real Zaragoza 0-1 Mallorca; Villarreal 1-1 Real Sociedad. Italy: Bologna 2-2 AC Milan; Cagliari 0-0 Parma; Novara 1-1 Napoli; Udinese 2-1 Chievo.

S.J News• [Dec 11, 2011]

S.J News• [Dec 11, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ A New Thing: 2011 Holy Ghost congress of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) to begin 2moro. FG Wage Bill: N1.5trn gulped in 2011 -Dr Bright Okogu (DG, Budget Office of the Federation). Delta Blast: Bomb explodes in main mosque @ Sapele, Delta state yday morning; No life lost. Plateau Gov: Court of Appeal, Jos dismisses appeal filed by Mrs Pauline Tallen (LP candidate) against election of Gov Jonah Jang (Plateau; PDP). Border Tax: 14-man joint committee set up by Lagos & Ogun state Govt to be inaugurated in Lagos on Monday; Co-chaired by Segun Adesegun (Ogun Dep Gov) & Mrs Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire (Lagos Dep Gov). 3 Women: Ellen Johnson Sirleaf (Liberian president), Leymah Gbowee (Liberian peace campaigner) & Tawakkul Karman (Yemeni activist) jointly receive Nobel Peace Prize. •Football• EPL: Arsenal 1-0 Everton; Bolton 1-2 Aston Villa; Liverpool 1-0 QPR; Man Utd 4-1 Wolves; Norwich 4-2 Newcastle; Swansea 2-0 Fulham; West Brom 1-2 Wigan. Spain: Levante 1-0 Sevilla; Real Betis 2-1 Valencia; Real Madrid 1-3 Barcelona. Italy: Inter Milan 2-0 Fiorentina; Lecce 2-3 Lazio; Palermo 0-1 Cesena; Siena 0-2 Genoa. S.J wishes Sa-id Badmos a splendid Bday.

S.J News• [Dec 10, 2011]

S.J News• [Dec 10, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ EFCC v Speaker: Federal High Court, Lagos issues bench warrant to Adeyemi Ikuforiji (Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly) & Oyebode Atoyebi (PA). Jigawa North-West Sen District: Court of Appeal, Kaduna dismisses case filed by Ibrahim Turaki (fmr Jigawa Gov; ACN candidate) against election of Sen Danladi Sankara (PDP). Operation Burst: Gov Abiola Ajimobi (Oyo) inaugurates joint military-police patrol squad to curb armed robbery. Kogi Gov: Bola Tinubu (ACN leader) lambasts Olusegun Obasanjo (erstwhile president) over his alleged statement on the Gov election; "Go to your farm, milk cows & attend to chickens” -Tinubu. Power, Politics & Death: Book written by Olusegun Adeniyi (fmr Spokesman to Umaru Yar'Adua) set to hit stands. Abia Gov: Supreme Court fixes February 16 to hear appeal filed by Ikechi Emenike against candidacy of Gov Theodore Orji (Abia; PDP). Aki & Paw Paw: Chinedu Ikedieze (Aki) ties nuptials with Nneoma @ RCCG, Abundant Grace Parish, Ogba, Lagos; Osita Iheme (paw paw) as best man.

S.J News• [Dec 9, 2011]

S.J News• [Dec 9, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Appropriation Bill: President Jonathan to present 2012 Budget to joint session of National Assembly on Tuesday, December 13. Amnesty: Over 1000 Niger Delta ex-militants block Abuja-Lokoja Highway; Intercepted enroute to Abuja to protest against non-implementation of amnesty deal. Security: Proliferation of small arms, bane of national security -President Jonathan; Directs Nigeria Customs Service to be vigilant. Suleja Bombing: Alleged Boko Haram member denies witness statement vis-à-vis bombing @ INEC office (8 April, 2011) & & political rally (3 March, 2011) in Suleja, Niger state. ACN, ANPP v PDP: Tribunal dismisses Gov Gabriel Suswam's (Benue) application; Urges tribunal to strike out petitions of Gov candidates for lack of merit; Case adjourned till Dec 19. Boko Haram: Members of Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC) protests in Lagos against national insecurity. Illegal Deductions: National Union of Petroleum & Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) gives Shell 72-hour ultimatum to refund levies 4rm workers’ salaries. Bayelsa 2012: PDP submits Hon Henry Sierake Dickson's name as Gov candidate to meet December 11 deadline; Election to hold February 11, 2012.

S.J News• [Dec 8, 2011]

S.J News• [Dec 8, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ 2011 Appropriation Bill: House of Reps approves N31.9bn (against N98.4bn) virement for 9 MDAs & extension of budget lifespan to March 31, 2012 (against Dec 31, 2011). Kaduna Blast: Suspected suicide bombers detonate bomb @ Oriapata, near Ogbomoso road by Katsina road, Kaduna state; No fewer than 12 persons killed. Strike: FG/Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) meeting over university strike deadlocked. FEC: Federal Executive Council (FEC) approves contracts worth N36.6bn for projects. CCTV: House of Reps queries $470m contract for Installation of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras in Abuja; Awarded to ZTE Corporation, China. ICPC v ex-Gov: ICPC quizzes Ibrahim Shekarau (fmr Kano Gov) over alleged N420m fraud. Rivers East Sen District: Court of Appeal, Port Harcourt upholds nullification of Sen George Sekibo's election; INEC to conduct re-run within 90 days.

S.J News• [Dec 7, 2011]

S.J News• [Dec 7, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ ASUU v FG: FG appeals to Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to suspend the 3-day nationwide strike. Boko Haram: Ali Konduga (aka Al-Zawahiri; fmr sect's spokesman) sentenced to 3 years imprisonment by Abuja Chief Magistrate’s Court. PHCN: Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) issues power generation licences to 29 independent power production companies. Recapitalisation: House of Reps directs Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) to stop further approvals to Union Bank of Nigeria on its Rights Issue & recapitalisation until bank's response to issues raised in petition before House. PCA: Federal High Court, Abuja fixes February 9, 2012 for hearing in consolidated preliminary objection to suit filed by Justice Isa Ayo Salami (suspended Court of Appeal president). NIMASA: Federal High Court, Lagos orders Nigerian Maritime Administration & Safety Agency to pay $32 for illegal detention of vessel. Budget: Gov Godswill Akpabio (Akwa Ibom) presents proposed budget of N397.1bn (N66.244bn recurrent expenditure; N330.897bn for capital projects) to State House of Assembly.

S.J News• [Dec 6, 2011]

S.J News• [Dec 6, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ SSS v Ali: Magistrate’s Court, Abuja terminates case; Fresh charges filed against Sen Mohammed Ali Ndume (Borno South) @ Federal High Court in Abuja for alleged links with Boko Haram. Adamawa State House of Assembly: Ibrahim Sadiq (Speaker) impeached; Umaru Fintiri & Kwamoti Laori elected as Speaker & Deputy respectively. Kogi: Saturday's Gov election was free, fair & credible -Prof Attahiru Jega (INEC Chairman); Election scientifically rigged -ACN. NPC: Appointment of Roli George (Bode George's wife) as Lagos representative in National Population Commission is unconstitutional -ACN. INEC: Oath of office administered on 8 new commissioners 4rm Anambra, Taraba, Imo, Cross River, Ondo, Plateau, Bayelsa, Jigawa. Senate: Court of Appeal, Ibadan orders retrial of petition filed by Luqman Ilaka (AP candidate) against election of Ayo Adeseun (ACN). RMAFC: Arab Sling possible in Nigeria if employment & FG's disconnect with people isn't tackled; Canvasses for diversification of economy -Olusegun Obasanjo (fmr President). •Football• EPL: Fulham 1-0 Liverpool. Spain: Sevilla 3-0 Getafe. Italy: Lazio 3-0 Novara.

S.J News• [Dec 5, 2011]

S.J News• [Dec 5, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Kogi Gov: Capt Idris Wada (PDP) declared winner of Gov election; Polls 300,372 votes; Abubakar Audu (ACN) polls 159, 913; ACN rejects results. Bauchi: 2 Police Stations & commercial banks in Azare, Bauchi state bombed by assailants; No fewer than 6 persons killed; Over 20 rocket propelled bombs launched 4rm outside Area Command’s HQ -Mr Ikechukwu Aduba (CP). Strike: Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) embarks on indefinite strike due to FG's refusal to implement 2009 FG/ASUU agreement. Ikemba Nnewi: late Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu to be interred in Nnewi home, Anambra state February 2, 2012 -Gov Peter Obi (Anambra; South-East Govs Forum Chairman). Dual Citizenship: PDP heads to Court of Appeal; Challenges tribunal's judgement in suit against victory of Gov Abiola Ajimobi (Oyo) in Gov election. Brazilian Football Legend: Socrates (aged 57) dies in Sao Paolo hospital following intestinal infection; 60 int'l caps & 22 goals for Brazil. •Football• EPL: Everton 0-1 Stoke; Wolves 2-1 Sunderland. Spain: Atletico Madrid 3-1 Rayo Vallecano; Granada 1-0 Real Zaragoza; Mallorca 1-1 Athletic Bilbao; Osasuna 2-1 Real Betis; Real Sociedad 3-2 Malaga. Italy: Fiorentina 3-0 Roma; Juventus 2-0 Cesena; Parma 0-0 Palermo.  S.J wishes Engr Fizzy Osanaiye a splendid Bday.

S.J News• [Dec 4, 2011]

S.J News• [Dec 4, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Entertainment: $200m intervention fund approved by President Jonathan to be accessed 4rm January -Mr Roberts Orya (MD Nigerian Export Import Bank). Boko Haram Spokesman: Convicted son, Ali Sanda Umar Konduga (aka Usman Al-Zawahiri), is mentally ill & not a member -Sanda Konduga (Father; 1979-1983 GNPP leader in House of Reps). Ministerial Appointment: Federal High Court, Abuja dismisses suit against Mrs Diezani Allison-Madueke (Minister of Petroleum) over NYSC certificate scam. Imo: Gov Rochas Okorocha (Imo) suspends salaries of traditional rulers in 7 LGA due to increase in criminal activities. CNN/MultiChoice: Acceptance of entries into 17th edition of the African Journalists Awards to close January 26. Breach of Agreement: Osun State Assembly passes resolution to take legal action against FG for FRCN's cancellation of Gov Rauf Aregbesola’s (Osun) paid interview programme. US Election: Herman Cain (Presidential hopeful) suspends campaign for Republican nomination due to allegations. •Football• EPL: Aston Villa 0-1 Man Utd; Blackburn 4-2 Swansea; Man City 5-1 Norwich; Newcastle 0-3 Chelsea; QPR 1-1 West Brom; Tottenham 3-0 Bolton; Wigan 0-4 Arsenal. Spain: Barcelona 5-0 Levant; Sporting Gijon 0-3 Real Madrid; Valencia 2-1 Espanyol. Italy: Inter Milan 0-1 Udinese.

S.J News• [Dec 3, 2011]

S.J News• [Dec 3, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Fuel Subsidy: Senate unveils over 100 names of beneficiaries, including construction companies; N1.426trn gulped 4rm Jan & Aug 2011 & N3.655 trn 4rm 2006 to 2011. Kogi Gov: Gubernatorial election to hold 2day; Vehicular movements restricted 4rm 6am to 4pm. Sokoto 2012: Yusuf Suleiman (Minister of Sport) relieved of appointment; To contest Sokoto Gov seat in March; Primaries slated for December 17. Agric: Olam International to set up $49.2m rice farming & milling facility in Nigeria; Rice planting to start during April-June period; Internal Rate of Return (IRR) of 28%. Teachers' Salary: Gov Abiola Ajimobi (Oyo) axes 2 State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) officials over delay in payment; Salaries to be paid on or before 25th of every month -Gov Ajimobi. Edo Budget: Gov Adams Oshiomhole presents proposed 2012 appropriation bill of N148.87bn; N84.9bn capital & N63.97bn recurrent expenditure. Benue South Sen District: Court of Appeal, Makurdi strikes out appeal filed by Maj-Gen Lawrence Onoja (ACN standard-bearer) against Sen David Mark (Senate President). Okada: FG Refutes NESREA's claims; Motorcylces (Okada) not banned -Hadiza Mailafia (Minister for Environment).

S.J News• [Dec 2, 2011]

S.J News• [Dec 2, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Fuel Subsidy: Proposed removal is premature -House of Reps; Adopts joint committees' recommendations on 2012 -2015 Medium Term Fiscal Framework (MTFF). Same Sex Marriage (Prohibition): Passage of bill is irrevocable; Unfair to tie foreign aids to law -Sen David Mark (Senate President). National Merit Award: I rejected Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR) because I have Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) -Lt Gen Domkat Bali (retd; fmr Defence Minister). SSS v Ali: Abuja Chief Magistrate court reserves ruling on Sen Ali Ndume's (Borno) bail application till Monday, Dec 5, 2011; Allegedly linked with Boko Haram sect. NNOM: Monetary value of Nigerian National Order of Merit Award increased by 100%; 4rm N5m to N10m & takes effect 4rm 2010. Unrest: Katsina Govt sacks provost & registrar of Yusuf Bala Usman College of Legal & General Studies, Daura, Katsina state; Dissolves Governing Council. Fuel Subsidy Probe: Senate ad-hoc committee issues 7-day ultimatum to Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (Finance Minister) to tender details of fuel import audit report in the last 11 months. Gov Election: Movement restricted in Kogi state 2moro between 6am & 8pm -Mr John Amanana Abrakasanga (CP). Lagos: Toll on Lekki-Epe Expressway to commence December 18, 2011; Motorcycles(N50); Cars & Tricycles (N120); SUVs, Minibuses & Pick-up trucks (N150); Danfo (N80); Light trucks & 2-axle buses (N250); Heavy trucks & Buses (N350).

S.J News• [Dec 1, 2011]

S.J News• [Dec 1, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ FEC: Federal Executive Council (FEC) approves N18.7bn for implementation of contracts. CCB V Asiwaju: Code of Conduct Tribunal, Abuja quashes 3-count amended charge against Bola Tinubu (fmr Lagos Gov); Accused of running 16 foreign bank accounts during tenure (1999-2007). 2011 Budget: House of Reps okays President Jonathan's N98.4bn virement request for 9 MDAs. $213.8m Rail Project: House of Reps summons Bala Mohammed (FCT Minister) & Mgt of CCECC over failure of Abuja Light Rail Project. Irregular Resident Permits: 25 Chinese deported last week by Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) -Mrs Rose Uzoma (Comptroller-General). NYSC: SSS discovers fake NYSC orientation camp in Bosso LG, Niger state; 13 males & 21 females victimized. S.J wishes Femi Philips a splendid Bday.

S.J News• [Nov 30, 2011]

S.J News• [Nov 30, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ INEC v Govs: Supreme Court reserves judgment indefinitely in appeal challenging tenure elongation of Adamawa, Bayelsa, Cross Rivers, Kogi & Sokoto state Govs till 2012. Disturbing Calls & Reports: President Jonathan stalls swearing in of Mr Francis Elechi (Chairman-designate); 5 other ICPC members sworn in. NDDC: President Jonathan inaugurates newly-constituted board of Niger Delta Development Commission; Dr Christian Obo (new NDDC MD). Same Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Bill: Senate passes bill which criminalises same sex marriage; Approves 14-year jail term for perpetrators. Budget: Gov Ibikunle Amosun (Ogun) proposes N187.9bn appropriation bill to State House of Assembly for 2012 fiscal year. Erosion: FG to tackle erosion in 5 South-Eastern states with N11.5bn -Mrs Hadiza Ibrahim Mailafia (Minister of Environment). Forbes: Sanusi Lamido Sanusi (CBN Gov) wins Forbes Magazine’s African Person of the Year. Michael Jackson: Dr Conrad Murray (MJ’s physician) gets maximum sentence of 4 years for involuntary manslaughter; Convicted 3 weeks ago. S.J wishes Cumi Okesola a splendid Bday.

S.J News• [Nov 29, 2011]

S.J News• [Nov 29, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ INEC v Gov: Supreme Court to decide on tenure elongation 2day; Governors of Adamawa, Kogi, Sokoto, Bayelsa & Cross River involved. Anambra Central Senatorial: Tribunal, Awka dismisses Sen Chris Ngige's (ACN) application praying for dismissal of petition filed by Prof Dora Akunyili (APGA); Fixes Dec 6 for commencement of trial. EFCC: $9bn recovered 4rm corrupt officials in my 3 1/2 years tenure -Mrs Farida Waziri (fmr EFCC Chairman); Hands over to Mr Ibrahim Lamorde (Ag Chairman). Ikemba Nnewi: South East Govs declare 7-day prayers & mourning for late Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, 4rm December 1. EFCC v OGD: EFCC files additional 27-count charge @ Ogun state High Court, Abeokuta against Gbenga Daniel (fmr Ogun Gov). Capital Market: House of Reps to compel multinational firms in Energy & Telecommunication sectors to be listed on Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE). Guardian Publisher: Funeral service of late Alex Uruemu Ibru to be held @ All Saints Cathedral, Ughelli, followed by interment @ Ibru Centre, Delta state on Dec 17. •Football• Spain: Malaga 2-1 Villarreal. S.J wishes Kunle Awe & Tunde Raji a splendid Bday.

S.J News• [Nov 28, 2011]

S.J News• [Nov 28, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Strike: Non-teaching staff unions (SSANU, NASU, NAAT) give next wednesday as deadline; Protest FG's non-implementation of 2009 agreement. Kogi Poll (Dec 3): President Jonathan to kick off grand finale of Idris Wada's (PDP Gov candidate) campaign @ Lokoja township stadium 2day. 1st Private Refinery: Niger Delta Petroleum Resources (NDPR) begins operation in Ahaoda East LG, Rivers state; Granted Licence to Operate (LTO) by FG. Lagos: 8km 1st phase of blue line light rail project in Lagos to be completed in 2012 -Gov Babatunde Fashola (Lagos). Finance Houses: CBN declares 82 of 104 licensed finance houses unhealthy & deficient of required capital. NYSC: Federal High Court, Ibadan dismisses suit to invalidate the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC); Filed by Oluwole Aluko (Ibadan-based legal practitioner). Syria Unrest: 9 Arab League countries' foreign ministers vote for economic sanctions against Syria. •Football• EPL: Liverpool 1-1 Man City; Swansea 0-0 Aston Villa. Spain: Espanyol 1-2 Osasuna; Levante 4-0 Sporting Gijon; Mallorca 2-1 Racing; Real Zaragoza 0-1 Sevilla. Italy: AC Milan 4-0 Chievo; Cesena 2-0 Genoa; Palermo 2-0 Fiorentina; Siena 0-1 Inter Milan.

S.J News• [Nov 27, 2011]

S.J News• [Nov 27, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ ex-Biafran Warlord: Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu (Ikemba of Nnewi) dies @ 78 years in London hospital after protracted illness. Benue State University: Mrs Farida Waziri (fmr EFCC Chairman) receives honorary doctorate degree; Removal 4rm office taken in good faith, No regrets serving Nigeria -Waziri. UN: United Nations approves $4m for Nigeria’s Reducing Emissions 4rm Deforestation & Forest Degradation (REDD+) programme -Hadiza Mailafiya (Minister of Environment). PSC: Project 2011 Swift Count (NBA, TMG, JDPC, FOMWAN initiative) trains 800 independent observers for Dec 3, 2011 gubernatorial election in Kogi state. Amnesty: President Jonathan terminates contract with South African company (Niger Delta ex-militants’ trainer) over poor output. Syria Unrest: Arab League drafts economic sanctions against Syria; Foreign ministers to vote on proposals 2day in Cairo, Egypt. •Football• EPL: Arsenal 1-1 Fulham; Bolton 0-2 Everton; Chelsea 3-0 Wolves; Man Utd 1-1 Newcastle; Norwich 2-1 QPR; Stoke 3-1 Blackburn; Sunderland 1-2 Wigan; West Brom 1-3 Tottenham. Spain: Getafe 1-0 Barcelona; Rayo Vallecano 1-2 Valencia; Real Madrid 4-1 Atletico Madrid. Italy: Atalanta 1-1 Napoli; Lazio 0-1 Juventus; Lecce 0-1 Catania; Novara 2-1 Parma.

S.J News• [Nov 26, 2011]

S.J News• [Nov 26, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Nigerians in France: President Jonathan assures Nigerians in Diaspora of voting in future elections; Discussions with INEC to be opened. N52bn Loan Scam: Mr Bukoye Azeez (NA Director of Finance & Account) testifies against Dimeji Bankole (fmr Speaker); Accused gave outright approval of loan 4rm 2 banks -Azeez. Anambra Senatorial: Election Petitions Tribunal, Awka to decide on Monday, in case between Sen Chris Ngige (ACN) & Prof Dora Akunyili (APGA). Violence Against Women: Gov Kayode Fayemi (Ekiti) signs Gender Based Violence Prohibition bill into law. SSS v Boko Haram: Suspects deny witness statements tendered in court; Arraigned for allegedly bombing INEC office, Suleja; Case adjourned to Dec 8 & 9, 2011 for trial within trial. Oyo State House of Assembly: Yisau Adesipe Azeez (ACN) wins seat; Court of Appeal, Ibadan dismisses appeal filed by Hon Rabiu Musiliu Adesola (PDP member). Gambian Election: President Yahya Jammeh wins 4th presidential term; Polls 72% of vote; Ousainou Darboe polls 17%; Hamat Bah polls 11%; Result is bogus, fraudulent & preposterous -Darboe. Egyptian Detainees: 3 US college students released 4rm police custody on Friday; To return home in separate flights; Accused of throwing Molotov cocktails.

S.J News• [Nov 25, 2011]

S.J News• [Nov 25, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ N37bn Loan Scam: EFCC tenders 16 exhibits against Dimeji Bankole (fmr Speaker) & Usman Nafada (fmr Dep Speaker) before High Court, Abuja. Bank Heist: GTBank, Diamond & Skye Bank in Sagamu, Ogun state bombed & raided by armed bandits; Lives lost & money carted away. Shit Business (Suwe v NDLEA): Lagos High Court, Ikeja awards Babatunde Omidina (Baba Suwe) N25m compensation; Detained for allegedly ingesting drugs. Plateau Attack: No fewer than 20 persons killed in Barkin Ladi LGA, Plateau state, following clash between Fulani & Berom natives; State Govt imposes 24-hour curfew in area. Privatisation: FG inaugurates standing & sub-committees to stem lapses in process. BPE Probe: Senate defers debate on ad hoc committee's 177-page report to November 30, 2011. Matriarch of Awolowo Family: Yeye Odua, Chief (Mrs) Hannah Idowu Dideolu Awolowo clocks 96 2day; Communion service to hold 7:30am 2day.

S.J News• [Nov 24, 2011]

S.J News• [Nov 24, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ EFCC Boss Sacked: Mrs Farida Waziri (EFCC Chairman) replaced by Ibrahim Lamorde (fmr Director of Operations); Tenure of former meant to end May, 2012. BPE Probe: Senate ad hoc committee recommends sack of Mrs Bolanle Onagoruwa (DG, Bureau of Public Enterprise) for gross incompetence. FEC Meeting: Federal Executive Council approves N1.055bn for repair & maintenance of Third Mainland Bridge Phase II, Lagos. Bayelsa Monarch: Chief Noble Ewege (Dep paramount ruler, Otuokpoti community, Ogbia LG) freed in Rivers 2 weeks after being abducted 4rm residence. Ibadan Flood: August 26, 2011 flood washed 2,105 buildings away; N4.31bn required to construct 25 bridges & culverts in affected areas- Dr Bolanle Wahab (Chairman, Task Force on Flood Prevention & Mgt). Kogi Gov Poll: Federal High Court, Abuja to begin hearing for determination of authentic PDP standard-bearer 2day; Gov election slated for December 3, 2011. Suwe v NDLEA: High court, Ikeja to deliver judgement in N100m suit filed by Babatunde Omidina (aka Baba Suwe) 2day; Accused of ingesting hard drugs. Satellite: NigComSat-1R set to replace NigComSat-1 (lost in orbit Nov 10, 2008) on December 19, 2011; To be launched 4rm central China -Mr Timasaniyu Ahmed-Rufai (CEO, NigComSat).

S.J News• [Nov 23, 2011]

S.J News• [Nov 23, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ SSS v Boko Haram: Sen Mohammed Ali Ndume & Umaru Konduga Ali (aka Usman Al-Zawahiri; Sect's spokesman) arrainged; Both remanded in SSS custody; Pleaded 'not Guilty' & 'Guilty' respectively. Fuel Subsidy: Senate public hearing probing management of N1.5trn fund begins; Mrs Diezani Alison-Madueke (Minister of Petroleum), Mrs Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (Minister of Finance) present. Bayelsa Gov Primaries: Petition filed by Gov Timipre Sylva (Bayelsa) against PDP adjourned sine die by Federal High court, Abuja, pending determination of PDP's appeal. N37bn Loan Scam: High Court, Abuja summons National Assembly & House of Reps clerk vis-à-vis trial of Dimeji Bankole (fmr Speaker) & Usman Nafada (fmr Dep Speaker); Duo faces 17-count charge. PCA: Justice Dalhatu Adamu re-appointed as Ag President, Court Appeal (PCA) for another 3 months; Justice Ayo Isa Salami (suspended PCA) still in court. Amosun v OGD: Gbenga Daniel (erstwhile Ogun Gov) stole N87bn billion during tenure -Gov Ibikunle Amosun (Ogun); Governor's playing to the gallery -Gbenga Daniel. ICPC v NDLEA Boss: Conviction of Bello Lafiaji (fmr NDLEA Chairman) overturned by Court of Appeal 17 months into 16-year imprisonment; Sentenced on charges of conspiracy & diversion of £164,300 seized 4rm drug suspect in November, 2005. PHCN Salary: Prof Bart Nnaji (Minister of Power) extends November 30, 2011 deadline for biometric verification of workers by 3 weeks. S.J wishes Engr Olawale a splendid Bday.

S.J News• [Nov 22, 2011]

S.J News• [Nov 22, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Fuel Subsidy: Senate Joint Committee (Downstream Petroleum, Appropriation & Finance) to begin sitting 2day; EFCC & ICPC invited as observers. Gas Explosion: Ship explodes @ Marina waterfront, Lagos. Boko Haram: Sect spokesman, Ali Sanda Umar Konduga (aka Usman Al-Zawahiri), nabbed by State Security Service (SSS); Ali Modu Sheriff (fmr Borno Gov) & Sen Ali Ndume pointed as sponsors. 80th MPC Meeting: CBN devalues Naira; Exchange rate now N155 per US dollar; Maintains band of +/-3%; Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) @ 12.0%. Anambra: Gov Peter Obi (Anambra) hands over 1,040 primary schools to churches (original owners); Releases N6bn for maintenance. Unemployment: FG to spend N50bn interest-free loan on small & medium scale enterprises for provision of jobs -Dr Samuel Ortom (Minister of State for Trade & Investment). Shareholders v CBN Gov: Court of Appeal, Lagos upholds judgment of Federal High Court, Lagos; Sanusi Lamido Sanusi (CBN Gov) has powers to hire & fire bank directors. •Football• EPL: Tottenham 2-0 Aston Villa. Spain: Racing 1-3 Malaga.

S.J News• [Nov 21, 2011]

S.J News• [Nov 21, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Guardian Boss Loss: Alex Uruemu Ibru (The Guardian publisher), aged 66, passed on November 20 while in the course of an illness. PHCN: Workers refusing to participate in biometric verification exercise to forfeit salaries -Prof Bart Nnaji (Minister of Power). Kwara: Wife of Chief Security Officer (CSO) to Gov Abdulfatah Ahmed (Kwara), Aisha, killed by armed robbers in village near Ogbomoso. Entertainment: FG to disburse N75bn Entertainment Industry Fund through Bank of Industry (BOI) & Africa Development Bank (AfDB). INEC v Govs: Supreme Court to hear appeal filed by INEC 2day; Tenure of Kogi, Adamawa, Bayelsa, Sokoto & Cross River state Govs extended beyond May 29, 2011. University Workers: NASU, SSANU & NAAT threaten to strike; To commence November 30 if FG fails to abide by resolutions after joint meeting. •Football• EPL: Chelsea 1-2 Liverpool. Spain: Atletico Madrid 3-2 Levante; Osasuna 0-0 Rayo Vallecano; Real Sociedad 0-0 Espanyol; Sevilla 1-2 Athletic Bilbao; Sporting Gijon 2-1 Getafe. Italy: Juventus 3-0 Palermo; Parma 2-0 Udinese; Roma 2-1 Lecce.

S.J News• [Nov 20, 2011]

S.J News• [Nov 20, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Bayelsa 2012: Hon Henry Seriaki Dickson (House of Reps) declared winner of PDP Primaries; Polls 365/411 votes. Kogi: Gunmen bomb Divisional Police station, Kabba, Kogi state; 2 policemen (Inspector & Lance corporal) on duty killed. Ogun Robbery: Olusegun Obasanjo Hilltop Estate residence of Mrs Salmot Badru (fmr Ogun Dep Gov) invaded. Osun PDP: PDP Chairman in Boluwaduro LG, Raimi Awoleye, slumped & died during meeting. Food: 60% of agricultural produce lost in 2010; Attributed to poor processing & storage capacities of Nigerian farmers -Akinwunmi Ayo Adesina (Minister of Agriculture). Libya: Saif al-Islam Gadhafi (slain Libyan leader's son) captured near Obari, Libya; Wanted by International Criminal Court (ICC) for alleged crimes against humanity. •Football• EPL: Everton 2-1 Wolves; Man City 3-1 Newcastle; Norwich 1-2 Arsenal; Stoke 2-3 QPR; Sunderland 0-0 Fulham; Swansea 0-1 Man Utd; West Brom 2-1 Bolton; Wigan 3-3 Blackburn. Spain: Barcelona 4-0 Real Zaragoza; Valencia 2-3 Real Madrid; Villarreal 1-0 Real Betis. Italy: Fiorentina 0-0 AC Milan; Inter Milan 2-1 Cagliari.

S.J News• [Nov 19, 2011]

S.J News• [Nov 19, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ FAAC: Federation Accounts Allocation Committee meeting deadlocked for 3rd time in 2 months; Statutory allocations for October among 3 tiers of Govt stalled. Bayelsa 2012: Gubernatorial primary election of PDP in Bayelsa state to hold 2day in spite of court's restraining order; Massive troops deployed. Boko Haram: Federal High court begins trial of 6 suspected members; Accused face 5-count charge of throwing bombs in & around Abuja between March & July, 2011. SAN: Federal High Court, Lagos strikes out suit against conferment of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) on 30 legal practitioners. Edo 2012: Labour Party (LP) to join forces with ANPP, CPC & PPP for July 14, 2012 Gov election. Hijab: Heads of public schools in Iwo LG, Osun state to submit memoranda on use of hijab in schools to Osun Govt. High Court: Gov Ibikunle Amosun (Ogun) to proceed through Truth Commission for inquiry into death, disappearance & assasination of persons during Gbenga Daniel's (fmr Ogun Gov) administration.

S.J News• [Nov 18, 2011]

S.J News• [Nov 18, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ MDAs: FG bars Ministries, Depts & Agencies 4rm registering contractors & service providers before securing contracts; Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) to take over. Bayelsa 2012: PDP Gov primary election to hold 2moro, in spite of Federal High court's restraining order. Constitution Review: President Jonathan inaugurates committee; Justice Mohammed Belgore as Chairman. ICPC v Shekerau: Ibrahim Shekarau (erstwhile Kano Gov) probed by ICPC over alleged N420m fraud. NIIA DG: President Jonathan approves appointment of Prof Bola Akinterinwa as DG, Nigerian Institute of International Affairs; Effective 4rm Nov 16, 2011. Gubernatorial: Supreme Court dismisses appeals filed against election of Gov Emmanuel Uduaghan (Delta) & Gov Peter Obi (Anambra). ILC: Mohammed Adoke (Minister of Justice) re-elected into 34-member International Law Commission for a 5-year term @ plenary meeting of UN General Assembly, New York. S.J wishes Adedayo D4 (SAN) a splendid Bday. Happy Wedding Anniversary to Mr Bunmi Akinsanmi.

S.J News• [Nov 17, 2011]

S.J News• [Nov 17, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Sylva v PDP: Federal High court restrains PDP 4rm holding Saturday’s Gov Primary election in Bayelsa state. Gavel Hit for Nay: Senate confirms Mrs Roli Bode George (Bode George's wife) as a member of National Population Commission (NPC) despite opposition 4rm 3 Lagos Senators. Tanker Explosion: 2 fuel tankers exploded @ ASCON & AP fuel station in Abuja; No life lost. Anambra Central Sen District: Court of Appeal, Enugu orders retrial of election petition filed by Prof Dora Akunyili (APGA) against Sen Chris Ngige (ACN). EFCC v Akingbola: Trial of Erastus Akingbola (fmr Intercontinental Bank MD) resumed on Wednesday; Lagos High Court, Ikeja admits 52 exhibits against accused. Kogi Gov: Federal High court, Abuja fixes November 24 to begin hearing for authentic PDP standard-bearer. Liberia: President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf (Unity Party) & Joseph Nyuma Boakai (VP-elect) declared winner of presidential run-off election. Syria: Arab League issues 3-day ultimatum to end repression of protesters & allow teams of observers or face sanctions.

S.J News• [Nov 16, 2011]

S.J News• [Nov 16, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Corruption: Plea bargain is dubious, illegal & invented to shield high-profile criminals -Justice Dahiru Musdapher (Chief Justice of Nigeria). Oil & Gas: President Jonathan appoints Mr Reginald Chika Stanley (Executive Secretary, PPPRA) & Mr Osten Oluyemisi Olurunsola (HOD, DPR) with immediate effect. EFCC v OGD: High Court, Abeokuta to begin hearing on alleged 16-count charge on Gbenga Daniel (erstwhile Ogun Gov) 2moro. Bauchi State Assembly: Tribunal, Bauchi nullifies election of Idi Shehu Tiyin (Warji constituency; PDP); Hamza Gawo (ACN) declared winner. Nationalized Banks: Federal High Court, Lagos restrains Mainstreet, Keystone & Enterprise Bank, pending determination of the motion on notice in suit filed by aggrieved shareholders. Sango Motor Parks: Opposing factions of National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) clash in Sango-Ota, Ogun state. PHCN: National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) protests deployment of soldiers to PHCN facilities; Embarks on industrial action until rescission of directive. Zuccotti Park: Eviction of Occupy protesters upheld by New York court; Protesters allowed to return without camping.

S.J News• [Nov 15, 2011]

S.J News• [Nov 15, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ National Honours: President Jonathan confers 355 national awards; Aliko Dangote bags 2nd highest award of Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON). Akwa Ibom Gov: Supreme court orders retrial in election tribunal; John Akpanudodehe (ACN) to re-challenge Gov Godswill Akpabio (PDP). N4.56bn Pension Scam: EFCC arraigns Dr Sani Teidi Shuaibu (fmr Director, Pension Admin), 9 others & 30 companies before Federal High Court, Abuja in an amended 24-count charge. Budget: Gov Babatunde Fashola (Lagos) presents N485.292bn budget proposal for 2012 fiscal year. Benue Gov: Supreme Court upholds appeal filed by Steve Ugbah (ACN candidate) challenging declaration of Gabriel Suswam as governor. Convocation: 1,647 persons graduate 4rm University of Ibadan (UI); 75 1st Class graduates receive PG scholarship in UI. Kaduna North Sen District: Tribunal declares Ahmed Makarfi (PDP) winner; Challenged victory of Sen Yusuf Ahmed (CPC); PDP- 364,801, CPC-356,579 votes.

S.J News• [Nov 14, 2011]

S.J News• [Nov 14, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Bayelsa 2012: PDP's National Working Committee (NWC) disqualifies Gov Timipre Sylva (Bayelsa), Timi Alaibe (fmr NDDC MD), Ben Murray Bruce (Silverbird) & Mr Igali. Kebbi Gov: Tribunal, Birnin Kebbi nullifies election of Gov Usman Saidu Dakiagari (PDP; Yaradua's son-in-law); Petition filed by Garimallam (CPC candidiate); Fresh election to be conducted within 90 days. National Honours Award: To hold @ International Conference Centre (ICC), Abuja 2day; Prof Chinua Achebe (novelist) rejects honour for 2nd time in 7 years. Anambra State Assembly: Tony Uche Ezekwelu (APGA) loses seat to Mr Ebele Obi (ACN) in Idemili South State Constituency. Border: FG orders reactivation of 22 border security posts (Chad, Niger, Benin & Cameroon) as security measures. Nasarawa: Election Petitions Tribunal, Lafia upholds victory of Gov Umaru Tanko Al-Makura in a 2 to1 split decision of 3-man panel. Italy: Mario Monti (Economist) nominated to replace Silvio Berlusconi as Italy's Prime Minister.

S.J News• [Nov 13, 2011]

S.J News• [Nov 13, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ 17th Nigerian Economic Summit: Sanusi Lamido Sanusi (CBN Gov) advocates listing of multinationals' shares on floor of Nigerian Stock Exchange through legislation. Borno Gov: Tribunal, Abuja upholds election of Gov Kashim Shettima (ANPP); Dismisses petition filed by Mohammed Goni (PDP standard bearer). Bayelsa 2012: Gov Timipre Sylva (Bayelsa) formally declares for 2nd term under the auspices of PDP; October 27 clearance certificate is valid for November 19 primary election -Sylva. Gubernatorial: Victory of Gov Rochas Okorocha (Imo; APGA) affirmed by Election Petitions Tribunal, Imo. Youth Stakeholders Forum: Gov Babatunde Fashola (Lagos) hosts 2nd edition; Urges positive attitude, passion, creativity for success in entrepreneurship. Tsegba v Akume: National & State House of Assembly Tribunal, Makurdi upholds election of Sen George Akume (Minority Leader; ACN). 2011 National Honours: To be held 2moro @ International Conference Centre (ICC), Abuja; About 364 recipients expected. Debt Crisis: Silvio Berlusconi (Italian Prime Minister) resigns.

S.J News• [Nov 12, 2011]

S.J News• [Nov 12, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Fuel Subsidy: Buhari supports deregulation -President Goodluck Jonathan; Muhammadu Buhari (fmr Head of state) refutes statement. Enugu Gov: Election petition tribunal upholds election of Gov Sullivan Chime (Enugu; PDP); Dismisses petition filed by Mr Okey Ezea (LP candidate). Electricity: FG to introduce 3-year subsidy programme for power sector 4rm January 2012 -Prof Barth Nnaji (Minister of Power). Imo Gov: Election Petitions Tribunal to deliver judgement 2day; Gov Rochas Okorocha's (Imo; APGA) victory challenged by PDP. Dissolved Tribunal: Justice Dalhatu Adamu (President, Court of Appeal) makes U-turn; Panel to deliver judgment 2day in petition filed by Mohammed Goni (PDP candidate) against Gov Kassim Shettima (Borno; ANPP). Ebonyi: Petition filed by Sen Julius Ucha (ANPP candidate) dismissed by Tribunal, Abakaliki; Upholds election of Gov Martin Elechi (Ebonyi; PDP). Great v Uduaghan: Election Petition Tribunal, Asaba upholds victory of Gov Emmanuel Uduaghan (Delta; PDP); Dismisses petiton filed by Great Ogboru (DPP candidate). Kwara Tribunal: Election of Gov Abdulfatah Ahmed (Kwara; PDP) upheld; Dismisses petition filed by Mr Dele Belgore (ACN candidate). MLB: Wilson Ramos (Washington Nationals Catcher) found alive 2 days after being abducted in Venezuela. S.J wishes Herbdul a splendid Bday.

S.J News• [Nov 11, 2011]

S.J News• [Nov 11, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Economic Summit Blackout: 17th Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) held @ Transcorp Hilton Hotel yday; Power outage for over 30mins disrupts summit. Corruption: Justice Dahiru Musdapher (Chief Justice of Nigeria) gives judges 6 months ultimatum to dispose corruption cases. Kudirat Abiola's Demise: Lagos High court fixes Judgement for trial of Maj Al-Hamza (late Sani Abacha's CSO) & Lateef Shofolahan for January 30, 2012. Bauchi Gov: Tribunal, Bauchi upholds election of Gov Isa Yuguda (Bauchi; PDP); Petition filed by Yusuf Maitama Tuggar (CPC candidate) struck out. Ogun Heist: 5 banks in Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye, Ogun state raided; Cash carted away. Dual Citizenship: Gov Election Petition Tribunal, Ibadan dismisses petition filed against Gov Abiola Ajimobi (Oyo) by PDP. Security Threat: Lagos Govt issues 14-day ultimatum for removal of abandoned vehicles within Govt premises. Borno Tribunal: Gov election tribunal disbanded few minutes before delivery of judgement; Petition filed by Mohammed Goni (PDP candidate).

S.J News• [Nov 10, 2011]

S.J News• [Nov 10, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ FEC Meeting: Agreed & verifiable transition plan now prerequisite for award of contracts, to ensure completion. Nov 19 Primaries: PDP clears 3 more (now 7) Gov aspirants in 2nd batch; Gov Timipre Sylva (Bayelsa), Ben Murray Bruce (Silverbird) & Timi Alaibe (fmr NDDC boss) still missing. Kaduna: Corpse discovered @ Ungwan Katsit, near Alhaji Muhammadu Isa Muhammadu's (Emir of Jema’a) palace sparks protest. Kudirat Abiola's Death: Written addresses to be adopted 2day by parties in trial of Maj Hamza Al-Mustapha (fmr CSO to late Sani Abacha) & Lateef Shofolahan. Honorary Doctorate: ACN calls for withdrawal of Nigerian Defence Academy's (NDA) degrees upon Gov Godswill Akpabio (Akwa Ibom) & Deziani Alison-Madueke (Minister of Petroleum); Awardees not deserving -ACN. NCS: Nigeria Customs Services generates N602bn to surpass its 2011 revenue collection target. Super Eagles: Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to unveil Stephen Okechukwu Keshi (new Head Coach) @ Media Centre, National Stadium complex 2day. Turkey: 5.7 magnitude earthquake hits eastern Turkey; No fewer than 5 persons dead; Many trapped beneath rubble. S.J wishes Engr Akeem & Engr Leye Papi a splendid Bday.

S.J News• [Nov 9, 2011]

S.J News• [Nov 9, 2011]• http://
sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Economy: President Jonathan to kick-off 17th Nigerian Economic Summit in Abuja 2moro. 132bn in Treasury Bills: CBN to sell N39.27bn, N45bn & N47.78bn in 91-day, 182-day & 364-day treasury bills respectively. Security: US army offers counter-insurgency training to Nigerian military -UK Guardian. Dual Citizenship: Election Petitions Tribunal, Oyo to deliver judgement in petition filed by PDP against Gov Abiola Ajimobi (Oyo) 2moro. 2010 Annual Report: N136.74bn lost by shareholders of deposit money banks between 2009 & 2010 -Umaru Ibrahim (MD, Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation). Plateau Senator: Sen Silas Janfa (Plateau South) dies in Jos private hospital @ 70years after brief illness. Tourism: FG to review tourism master-plan to attract more Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) & boost tourism -Mr Edem Duke (Minister of Tourism, Culture & National Orientation). Roman Catholic: Pope Benedict XVI Joseph Ratzinger appoints Rev Father Anselm Umorem (born April 14, 1962) as Auxiliary Bishop for Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja.

S.J News• [Nov 8, 2011]

S.J News• [Nov 8, 2011]• http://
sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Aviation: FG grants British Airways (BA) 1-week extension (now Nov 15) before implementation of reduced slots; Heathrow–MMIA flights slashed 4rm 7 to 3 weekly. Abuja: SSS dismisses United States warning of a plot by Boko Haram to bomb 3 Luxury hotels in Abuja; US warns citizens to avoid premises; Dwindling patronage recorded in hotels. Environmental Pollution: Ogoniland, Rivers state inhabitants protest non-implementation of United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) report by FG 3 months after submission. Fuel Subsidy: Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) restates opposition to FG's planned removal of fuel subsidy. Cocaine: NDLEA foils importation 4rm Brazil; 5.3kg & 1.090kg of cocaine 4rm 2 suspects intercepted @ Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA); Estimated street value of over N51m -NDLEA. Liberia: Winston Tubman (Congress for Democratic Change candidate) boycotts 2day's presidential run-off with President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf; Alleges fraud. Michael Jackson: Conrad Murray (MJ's physician) found guilty of involuntary manslaughter; Remanded in custody; Sentencing set for Nov 29.

S.J News• [Nov 7, 2011]

S.J News• [Nov 7, 2011]• http://
sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Yobe: Gov Ibrahim Gaidam (Yobe) imposes dusk-to-dawn (7am-to-7pm) curfew until state security improves. Akwa Ibom: State Govt sets up 14-member committee to peruse MoU submitted by Septa Energy Nigeria Ltd (SENL) vis-à-vis construction of 37.3km gas pipeline project in Akwa Ibom. Bomb Blast: UN Security Council condemns attacks in Damaturu & Potiskum, Yobe state; Expresses condolences to victims, families & Nigeria. N250bn Bond: Rivers State Govt to borrow N250bn 4rm capital market to execute long-term projects; Appeals to members of the public for approval. Terrorism: FG to publish Nigerian List of terrorists & sponsors; Measures contained in a Gazette of Regulations released by Mohammed Bello Adoke (Attorney-General). Niger Delta: Repentant militants threaten to resume attacks within 2 weeks unless demands are met; Urges FG to pay regular monthly allowances. •Football• EPL: Bolton 5-0 Stoke; Fulham 1-3 Tottenham; Wolves 3-1 Wigan. Spain: Athletic Bilbao 2-2 Barcelona; Espanyol 0-0 Villarreal; Getafe 3-2 Atletico Madrid; Real Madrid 7-1 Osasuna. Italy: AC Milan 4-0 Catania; Atalanta 1-0 Cagliari; Cesena 0-1 Lecce; Chievo 1-0 Fiorentina. S.J wishes Sally a splendid Bday.

S.J News• [Nov 6, 2011]

S.J News• [Nov 6, 2011]• http://
sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Kaduna North Sen District: Sen Ahmed Makarfi (fmr Kaduna Gov) urges Tribunal to nullify election of Sen Yusuf Baba-Ahmed (CPC) & declare him winner; Judgement to be delivered November 14. Kidnap: Rev Father Chijioke Amoke (Parish Priest, Onitsha-Enugu Parish, Enugu) abducted; N10m ransom demanded. Bomb Blasts: President Jonathan cancels all appointments, plus attendance @ younger brother’s wedding in Bayelsa, as a mark of respect for victims of Borno & Yobe State bomb blasts. Benue Gov Election: US-based Nigerians petition United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland over violations of human rights in Benue state. Edo 2012: Over 1000 ACN members, CPC members decamp to PDP. Jos Killings: Details of report on preliminary probe to be made public soon -Mr Luis Moreno-Ocampo (Prosecutor, International Criminal Court). •Football• EPL: Arsenal 3-0 West Brom; Aston Villa 3-2 Norwich; Blackburn 0-1 Chelsea; Liverpool 0-0 Swansea; Man Utd 1-0 Sunderland; Newcastle 2-1 Everton; QPR 2-3 Man City. Spain: Levante 0-2 Valencia; Mallorca 0-0 Sevilla; Real Betis 0-0 Malaga. Italy: Novara 0-2 Roma; Palermo 3-1 Bologna.

S.J News• [Nov 5, 2011]

S.J News• [Nov 5, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ PH Robbery: 6 policemen & 3 bystanders killed in bullion van robbery @ Elikpokwuodu-Rukpokwu, Port Harcourt, Rivers state. Suwe v NDLEA: Babatunde Omidina (Baba Suwe) released on bail (N500,000 with 1 surety); 25 excretions without cocaine -Counsel. Borno Blast: Explosion rocks headquarters of Joint Military Task Force (JTF) Operation Restore Hope, Maiduguri. Dep Gov Passes: Mr David Albashi (Gombe Dep Gov) dies in German hospital @ 52yrs due to motor accident; State Govt declares 7-days mourning 4rm November 4, 2011. Bauchi: State police arrests suspected manufacturer of illegal firearms & ammunition. Zamfara Gubernatorial: Tribunal, Gusau upholds election of Gov Abdulaziz Abubakar Yari (ANPP); Petitioner (PDP) fined N20,000. VP Convoy: Hon Oladimeji Ojo (House of Reps; Tinubu's son-in-law) arrested & detained @ Presidential Villa over alleged infraction on Namadi Sambo's (VP) convoy.

S.J News• [Nov 4, 2011]

S.J News• [Nov 4, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Pipeline Vandals: State Security Service (SSS) parades 3 suspects vis-à-vis Agip Oil gas pipeline explosion in Nembe, Bayelsa state. Tollgates: FG to re-introduce tollgates in 2012 for revenue generation to maintain federal highways -Mr Mike Onolomemen (Minister of Works). Post-election Violence: INEC gives N27.5m compensation to 42 relatives of slain corps members, staff & INEC ad-hoc staff. N1.3trn Fuel Subsidy: Senate hearing stalled due to NNPC, CBN & Ministry of Petroleum Resources absence; Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (Finance Minister) present but sought more time to submit brief. Katsina Gov Election: Tribunal dismisses Aminu Bello Masari's (CPC candidate) petition against return of Gov Ibrahim Shema (Katsina; PDP). Deregulation: PDP's National Working Committee (NWC) endorses removal of fuel subsidy. Gov Election: Tribunal, Minna dismisses petition filed by Ibrahim Shetima (CPC standard-bearer); Election of Gov Mu’azu Aliyu (Niger; PDP) upheld. Ojukwu: ex-biafran warlord, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, celebrates 78th birthday 2day, 4th November, 2011. Super Eagles Coach: Stephen Keshi to earn N5m monthly, same as Samson Siasia (ex-coach).

S.J News• [Nov 3, 2011]

S.J News• [Nov 3, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Steering Committee: Nigeria Govs Forum inaugurates committee for performance appraisal of Govs; To be headed by Muhammed Uwais (fmr Chief Justice of Nigeria). NNPC Debt: House of Reps probes indebtedness to Federation account; NNPC owed N842bn, not N450bn between 2004 & 2008 -Mrs Zainab Ahmed (Executive Secretary, Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative). Corruption: Edwin Clark (fmr Minister of Information) calls on Justice Dahiru Musdapher (Chief Justice of Nigeria) to declare state of emergency in judiciary. Bauchi Gov: Election Petition Tribunal, Bauchi reserves judgment for 2 weeks; Petition filed by Mr Yusuf Tuggar (CPC candidate) challenges victory of Gov Isa Yuguda (PDP). Super Eagles Coach: Stephen Okechukwu Keshi (fmr Super Eagles captain) appointed; Mandated to qualify Nigeria for 2013 Nations Cup & 2014 World Cup (quarter-finals). Makurdi North: Court of Appeal, Makurdi sacks Terhemwen Tarzohor (Benue State Assembly Speaker; PDP); Certificate of return to be issued to Avine Agbum (ACN). Abia Gov Candidate: Appeal Court, Abuja affirms Abuja Federal High Court judgement; Gov Theodore Orji (Abia; PDP) declared as PDP candidate; Appeal filed by Ikechi Emenike (PDP Aspirant) dismissed. Siasia v NFF: Samson Siasia (Sacked Super Eagles Coach) drags Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) board to Abuja High Court for breach of contract; Salaries & allowances not paid regularly -Siasia.

S.J News• [Nov 2, 2011]

S.J News• [Nov 2, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Presidential Election: Tribunal dismisses CPC's petition for lack of merit; Upholds election of President Jonathan (PDP). Suwe v NDLEA: Ikeja High court grants Babatunde Omidina (Baba Suwe) N500,00 bail with 1 surety in like sum; To take effect on November 4, 2011 if excreta isn't 'white'. Presidential SAs: Sen Ben Obi (inter-party affairs), Ahmed Gulak (political matters), Mrs Mariam Nnemaka Ali (inter-Govt affairs) & Prof Tamuno-Preye Agiobenebo (economic matters) appointed as aides. Bayelsa Gov Primaries: Oruta Justine Boloubo, Henry Seriake Dickson, Enai Christopher Fullpower & Kalango Michael Youppele cleared thus far by PDP National Working Committee (NWC). Borno: Trial of 65 Boko Haram suspects @ Maiduguri High Court adjourned again; 4 of accused absent; Case adjourned to December 13. NPDC Board: Mrs Diezani Alison-Madueke (Minister of Petroleum) inaugurates Nigerian Petroleum Development Company (NNPC subsidiary) board.

S.J News• [Nov 1, 2011]

S.J News• [Nov 1, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ 7th & 8th Nov: FG declares Monday & Tuesday as public holidays for Sallah; Earlier u buy ur Ram, d better for u. Presidential Election: Tribunal, Abuja to deliver judgment 2day; Petition filed by CPC challenges declaration of President Jonathan as winner; Appeal filed by PDP struck out by Supreme court. Gov Election: 3-man Petition Tribunal, Abeokuta upholds victory of Gov Ibikunle Amosun (Ogun); Dismisses PDP's petition seeking declaration of Tunji Olunrin (PDP) as winner. Mainstreet Bank: Federal High Court, Lagos awards N500,000 to Mr Sebsatine Adigwe (fmr AfriBank MD); Unlawfully arrested & detained by EFCC on May 3, 2011 without court order -Court. Jos Gov: Election Tribunal, Jos dismisses petition filed by Mrs Pauline Tallen (LP); Upholds victory of Gov Jonah Jang (Jos). NDLEA v Suwe: NDLEA to produce Babatunde Omidina (Baba Suwe) physically in court 2day; Detained for allegedly ingesting drugs; Bowel of accused emptied innumerable times. Fuel Subsidy: Senate summons Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (Finance Minister), Mrs Diezani Alison-Madueke (Minister of Petroleum), Mr Austin Oniwon (NNPC MD) & Sanusi Lamido Sanusi (CBN Gov); To appear on Thursday. Same-Sex Marriage: Public hearing on Same Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Bill declared open; Sen David Mark (Senate President) rejects proposal. Kogi Gov Candidate: Idris Wada emerges as PDP Standard-bearer; Abuja High Court dismisses application brought by Jibrin Isah. Libya: National Transitional Council (NTC) names Abdurrahim al-Keib (Electrical Engineering Academic) as new interim Prime Minister; Beats 8 other candidates. •Football• EPL: Stoke 1-3 Newcastle. Spain: Sevilla 1-2 Granada.

S.J News• [Oct 31, 2011]

S.J News• [Oct 31, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Presidential Election: Supreme Court to rule 2day on appeals filed by President Jonathan, INEC & PDP; Petition filed by CPC on Sunday is competent & proper in law -Tribunal (July 14). Idu District, Abuja: Senate summons Sen Bala Mohammed (FCT Minister) & Due Process Office over award of Abuja road contracts in foreign currency (70% €, 30% Naira); Contract reviewed upwards 4rm N3.17bn to N6.09bn. Ogun Gov: Gov Election Petition Tribunal to deliver judgment 2day; PDP's petition challenges Gov Ibikunle Amosun's (Ogun) victory. Borno: Bomb blast on Sunday in Jajere, Maiduguri, Borno state; Local block industry derstroyed; No life lost. Kogi PDP: Abuja High Court to determine Kogi PDP Gov candidate between Jibrin Isah & Idris Wada 2day; Suit filed by former. Cleric Shot: Ali Gana (Islamic cleric) shot dead @ residence in Kaleri ward, Maiduguri, Borno state by unknown gunmen. Gov Election: Petition Tribunal to deliver judgment in petition challenging victory of Gov Jonah Jang (Plateau); Petition filed by Mrs Paullen Tallen (LP candidate). ACN to SSS: Alarm raised over invitation of Sen John James Akpanudoedehe (Akwa Ibom ACN Gov candidate) by SSS; Timing same as Appeal Court, Calabar retrial of election petition filed by ACN candidate for Uyo Senatorial District. •Football• EPL: Tottenham 3-1 QPR. Spain: Atletico Madrid 3-1 Real Zaragoza; Malaga 2-1 Espanyol. Italy: Cagliari 0-3 Lazio; Fiorentina 1-0 Genoa; Udinese 1-0 Palermo.

S.J News• [Oct 30, 2011]

S.J News• [Oct 30, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Polio: FG to spend $60m for eradication of Polio in next 2 years; Presidential task force to be inaugurated. INEC v Gov: Supreme Court replaces Mohammed Bello Adoke (Minister of Justice) with G.O.K. Ajayi as adviser in appeal filed by INEC challenging tenure elongation of 5 state Govs. NAF L-39 Trainer Jet: Wreckage of crashed Nigerian Air Force aircraft @ Akwa Ibom International Airport, Uyo evacuated; Jet 4rm 303 Flying Training school, Kano was on routine training exercise 4rm Calabar to Uyo; No casualty. International Law Commission: ILC elections to be held on November 17, 2011 @ UN General Assembly; Mohammed Bello Adoke (AGF) & 12 other African lawyers jostle for 9 seats. Afghanistan: Taliban suicide bomber rams explosives-laden car into bus in Kabul, Afghanistan; 17 people killed. •Football• EPL: CH3L5EA 3-5 Arsenal; Everton 0-1 Man Utd; Man City 3-1 Wolves; Norwich 3-3 Blackburn; Sunderland 2-2 Aston Villa; Swansea 3-1 Bolton; West Brom 0-2 Liverpool; Wigan 0-2 Fulham. Spain: Barcelona 5-0 Mallorca; Real Sociedad 0-1 Real Madrid; Valencia 3-1 Getafe; Villarreal 2-0 Rayo Vallecano. Italy: Catania 2-1 Napoli; Inter Milan 1-2 Juventus; Roma 2-3 AC Milan.

S.J News• [Oct 29, 2011]

S.J News• [Oct 29, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ NFF Sacks Siasia: Samson Siasia (Super Eagles coach) sacked by Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) due to failure to get 2012 Africa Nations Cup ticket; Appointed November 4, 2010. Kano Gov Election: Tribunal sets November 1, 2011 for judgment; Petition filed by Salihu Sagir Takai (ANPP Gov candidate) challenges election of Gov Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso (CPC). Lagos Election: Newly-elected LG Chairmen & Councillors receive certificates of return @ State Independence Electoral Commission. Kogi PDP: Abuja High Court to deliver judgement in Gov candidate tussle between between Jibrin Isah & Idris Wada on Monday. Bayelsa 2012: PDP screens 9 Gov candidates @ South-South Headquarters, Port-Harcourt, Rivers state; Gov Timipre Sylva (Bayelsa), Timi Alaibe (fmr NDDC Director), Ben Bruce (Chairman, Silverbird Group), Hon Henry Dickson (House of Reps), 4 others screened. OGD v Amosun: High Court, Abeokuta restrains Gov Ibikunle Amosun (Ogun) 4rm probing death & disappearance of persons during Gbenga Daniel's (fmr Ogun Gov) regime; Truth & Reconciliation Commission constituted by Gov Amosun in September 14, 2011. Hackers v EFCC: NaijaCyberHacktivists claims responsibility for attack on EFCC website; Homepage replaced with warning 4rm hackers; Website attacked for 5th time -Femi Babafemi (EFCC spokesman).

S.J News• [Oct 28, 2011]

S.J News• [Oct 28, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ State Bankruptcy: States are distressed -Senate; Appeals to FG to review nation’s revenue sharing formula; Nigera's Total debt hits $39.72bn (N6.02 trn) -$5.398bn external debts & N5.21 domestic debts. Budget: House of Reps vows to boycott 2012 proposal due to failure of Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (Minister of Finance) to honour invitation for 2011 budget appraisal. Boko Haram: Federal High Court, Abuja to begin definite trial of 6 suspects on November 18, 2011, vis-à-vis bombing of INEC office, Suleja Niger state on March 3, 2011. CHOGM: Commonwealth Heads of Govt Meeting (CHOGM) to begin 2day in Perth, Australia; 54 member-states & headed by British monarch; Food, Security, Climate change top agenda. Mission Schools: Gov Emmanuel Uduaghan (Delta) officially hands over 40 secondary schools to missions (original owners); Process started since James Ibori's (fmr Delta Gov) administration in 2001. Presidential Election: Fate of President Jonathan, INEC & PDP to be known on Monday, as Supreme court decides; Petition filed by CPC on Sunday is competent & proper in law -Tribunal (July 14); Trio Appeals. LASU: Lagos State University students storm State House of Assembly over proposed hike in tuition fees; Assembly sets up committee. Ihima High Court, Kogi: Sporadic gunshots in court as judge adjourns case of kidnap & robbery; Accused ordered to be remanded flees with gunmen as dust clears; Prison warder killed.

S.J News• [Oct 27, 2011]

S.J News• [Oct 27, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Foreign Account: Bola Ahmed Tinubu (fmr Lagos Gov) to know fate on November 30 vis-à-vis Code of Conduct Tribunal's jurisdiction. Port Development: Federal Executive Council (FEC) approves $370,481,720.42 for development of phase 4 of Onne Port complex, Rivers state; Awarded to Intels Nig Ltd through PPP; Completion period of 40 months. Collapsed Building: 4-storey building housing Institute of Taxation of Nigeria collapsed @ Maryland, Lagos around 7:30pm yday. Anambra South Sen District: Tribunal upholds Andy Uba’s election Election Petition Tribunal upholds election & return of Sen Andy Uba; Petition filed by Chuma Nzeribe (APGA candidate) dismissed. N to $: Naira closes @ 159.90 to the $ on the interbank market 4rm N157.60 on Tuesday. Senate: Tribunal upholds election of Sen Joshua Dariye (fmr Gov; Plateau Central) & Sen Victor Lar (Plateau South). Suwe v NDLEA: Lagos High Court, Ikeja orders NDLEA to produce Babatunde Omidina (Baba Suwe) physically in court @ next adjourned date of November 1, 2011; Detained for allegedly ingesting drugs. •Football• Spain: Getafe 2-2 Osasuna; Levante 3-2 Real Sociedad; Mallorca 1-2 Sporting Gijon; Rayo Vallecano 2-0 Malaga; Real Madrid 3-0 Villarreal; Real Zaragoza 0-1 Valencia. Italy: AC Milan 4-1 Parma; Atalanta 1-1 Inter Milan; Cesena 1-1 Cagliari; Chievo 0-1 Bologna; Genoa 2-1 Roma; Lazio 1-1 Catania; Napoli 2-0 Udinese; Novara 1-1 Siena.

S.J News• [Oct 26, 2011]

S.J News• [Oct 26, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Bayelsa 2012: Mr Ben Murray Bruce (President, Silverbird Group) joins Governorship race; To contend with Timi Alaibe (fmr NDDC Director) & Gov Timipre Silva (Bayelsa) in PDP Primary election scheduled for November 14, 2011. FG v Tinubu: Trial of Bola Ahmed Tinubu (fmr Lagos Gov) to commence before Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Abuja 2day for alleged operation of 10 foreign accounts whilst in office between 1999 & 2007; To enter plea 2day. Anambra: Tribunal nullifies election of Mrs Uche Ekwunife’s (APGA; Anaocha/Njikoka/Dunukofia Federal Constituency); Petition filed by Mr Dozie Nwankwo (ACN candidate). INEC: 1,338 of 9,450 Direct Data Capture (DDC) Machines, Internal Hard Disks & 644 computer batteries stolen 4rm Central Store in Lagos office -INEC. UNESCO: 36th General Conference of United Nations Educational, Scientific & Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) held in Paris, France; Mrs Maryam Katagum (Nigerian Permanent Delegate) & Katali Bogyay (Hungarian Permanent Delegate) elected as VP & President respectively. ex-NLC Chairman Shot: Sulaiman Oseni (fmr NLC Chairman, Osun) shot dead on Monday by unknown gunmen in his shop @ Ikirun, Ifelodun LG, Osun state; Remains interred on Tuesday in accordance with Islamic rites. Lagos Assembly: Tribunal upholds election of Adeyemi Ikuforiji (Lagos Speaker); Challenged by Mrs Olajumoke Sawyer (PDP). Suwe v NDLEA: Babatunde Omidina's (Baba Suwe) N100m suit to be heard 2day @ Lagos State High Court, Ikeja; Detained for allegedly ingesting drugs. Libya: Remains of Moammar Gadhafi (ex-leader), Mutassim (Son) & Abu Bakr Younis (erstwhile Defence Minister) interred in undisclosed location -National Transitional Council (NTC). •Football• Spain: Granada 0-1 Barcelona. Sevilla 2-2 Racing. Italy: Juventus 2-1 Fiorentina.

S.J News• [Oct 25, 2011]

S.J News• [Oct 25, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Lagos Council Polls: Results of Chairmanship & Councillorship elections of 20 LGAs & 37 LCDAs; Chairmanship- (ACN 57/57); Councillorship -(ACN 355/376); (PDP 18/376); (CPC 2/376) -Justice Abdulfatai Adeyinka (rtd) (LASIEC Chairman). Sovereign Wealth Fund: 36 state Govs ask Supreme Court to restrain FG withdrawals 4rm Excess Crude Account pending hearing & determination of a suit they filed in 2008. Boko Haram: Sect claims responsibility for murder of Zakariyya Isa (NTA cameraman) in front of his residence in Maiduguri, Borno state. ETI/Oceanic Bank: Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) takes over Oceanic Bank; ETI to acquire 100% of Oceanic Bank Group. Rivers East Sen District: Tribunal nullifies Election of Sen George Thompson Sekibo (PDP); Rerun to take place within 90 days; Challenged by Michael Chizi Atata (Action Alliance candidate). Minimum Wage: Gov Rochas Okorocha approves N20,000 for Imo workers. Jigawa Gov: Tribunal upholds election of Gov Sule Lamido (Jigawa); Petition filed by ACN dismissed. Sagamu-Benin Expressway: No fewer than 11 lives lost on the Ore end of the road on Monday in a luxury bus/18-seater commercial bus accident. NDLEA v Suwe: Babatunde Omidina (Baba Suwe) seeks vacation of order @ Federal High Court, Ikoyi; NDLEA empowered to detain him for 15 more days 4rm October 21; No drugs found yet . S.J wishes Engr Dammy Olorunnisola a splendid Bday.

S.J News• [Oct 24, 2011]

S.J News• [Oct 24, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Non-Oil Tax: Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) generates N1.17trn as non-oil tax 4rm January to September (9 months). Lagos Flood: Mile 12, Owode-Onirin, Isheri North, Agiliti & Majidun residents should expect flood due to expected overflow of Ogun river -Ministry of Environment (Lagos). Blackout: Senior Staff Association of Electricity & Allied Companies (SSAEAC) threaten to shut down operations; Seeks implementation of 50% salary increase negotiated in May 2011 before Oct 31, 2011. Minimum Wage: Gov Rochas Okorocha (Imo) to sign N20,000 minimum wage for Imo state workers 2day. Borno: Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) cameraman, Zakariya Isa, shot dead by unknown gunmen on Saturday @ Bullumkuttu Ngomari, Borno residence. Kubwa-Abuja Road: Senate Committee on FCT queries contract for expansion & rehabilitation of road; Contract allegedly inflated by N16bn; Awarded to CGC Engineering (Chinese company). Libya: Interim leaders declared freedom after 8 months of revolt against Moammar Gadhafi's (ex-leader) regime; Ceremony held @ Benghazi, Libya. EPL: Arsenal 3-1 Stoke; Blackburn 1-2 Tottenham; Fulham 1-3 Everton; Man Utd 1-6 Man City; QPR 1-0 Chelsea. Spain: Atletico Madrid 1-1 Mallorca; Valencia 1-1 Athletic Bilbao; Villarreal 0-3 Levante. Italy: Bologna 0-2 Lazio; Inter Milan 1-0 Chievo; Lecce 3-4 AC Milan; Roma 1-0 Palermo. S.J wishes Kunle Soyeju Bobbie a splendid Bday.

S.J News• [Oct 23, 2011]

S.J News• [Oct 23, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ National Universities Commission: Prof Julius Okojie (Executive Secretary) to appear before Federal High Court, Ibadan on November 3, 2011 for contempt of Court vis-à-vis Lead City University's Law programme. CBN: Sanusi Lamido Sanusi (CBN Gov) pledges improved access to banking halls & services for Nigerians living with disabilities. NDLEA: 612.68kg of narcotics worth N6.1bn seized between January 2010 to September 2011 4rm 291 suspects (253 male & 38 female) @ Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. Anambra Central Sen District: Prof Dora Akunyili (fmr Information Minister; APGA) appeals Tribunal's verdict dismissing her petition; Challenges victory of Sen Chris Ngige (ACN). Lagos Coucil Polls: Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) in comfortable lead in yesterday's LG election; PDP is distant second. FG Concession: FG plans concession arrangement through Public Private Partnership (PPP) to manage National stadiums in Lagos & Abuja -Suleiman Yusuf (Minister of Sports). Saudi Crown Prince: Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud (Heir to Saudi throne) died in New York hospital on Saturday. •Football•EPL: Aston Villa 1-2 West Brom; Bolton 0-2 Sunderland; Liverpool 1-1 Norwich; Newcastle 1-0 Wigan; Wolves 2-2 Swansea. Spain: Barcelona 0-0 Sevilla; Malaga 0-4 Real Madrid; Racing 0-1 Espanyol; Sporting Gijon 2-0 Granada. Italy: Fiorentina 2-2 Catania; Juventus 2-2 Genoa.

S.J News• [Oct 22, 2011]

S.J News• [Oct 22, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Lagos Council Polls: Local Govt elections (20 LGs & 37 LCDAs) to hold 2day 4rm 8am to 3pm; Vehicular movement restricted 4rm 7am to 4pm; 28 parties to contest in 8645 polling units. CHOGM-2011: President Jonathan to leave Abuja for Perth, Australia on Sunday for Commonwealth Heads of Govt Meeting; Bilateral talks to be held with Hon (Ms) Julia Gillard (Australian Prime Minister). N38bn Scam: Federal High Court, Abuja dismisses preliminary objections filed by Dimeji Bankole (fmr Speaker) & Usman Nafada (fmr Dep Speaker) to stop trial; Seeks disqualification of Festus Keyamo (prosecution counsel). Procurement Bill: Gov Babatunde Fashola (Lagos) signs State’s Procurement Agency Bill 2011 (70-section) into law. Security: White paper drafting committees on reports of Presidential Committee on Security in North-East & Investigation Panel on Post Election Violence constituted by FG; To be headed by Patrick Abba Moro (Minister of Interior) & Amal Pepple (Minister of Lands) respectively. CPC v PDP: Sen Bukola Saraki's (fmr Kwara Gov; PDP) victory in April National Assembly elections upheld by Tribunal; Challenged by Princess Bilikisu Gambari (CPC candidate). LG Election: Justice Inumidun Akande (Lagos CJ) inaugurates Local Govt Election Tribunals & Local Govt Election Appeal Tribunal. NDLEA v Suwe: NDLEA given legal backing by Federal High Court, Lagos to detain Babatunde Omodina (Baba Suwe) in custody for 15 more days due to CT scan; Arrested for allegedly ingesting hard drugs. Libya: United Nations (UN) human rights office calls for full investigation into Moammar Gadhafi’s (fmr Libyan leader) death; Deceased captured by NTC rebels.

S.J News• [Oct 21, 2011]

S.J News• [Oct 21, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ CPC v PDP: Presidential Election Petition Tribunal, Abuja reserves judgment on CPC's petition seeking nullification of April 16 presidential election, sine die. Fuel Subsidy: Organised labour boycotts FG's 1-day interactive session @ Ministry of Education conference room; Other Labour union leaders in attendance. EFCC v Akwe-Doma: Aliyu Akwe Doma (fmr Nasarawa Gov) & 8 others facing 17-count charge yet to meet bail conditions; ex-Gov granted bail in the sum of N300m & 2 sureties in like sum; N200m & 2 sureties in like sum for latter. Anambra Central Sen District: Anambra state Election Petition Tribunal struck out Prof Dora Akunyili's (fmr Minister of Information; APGA) petition challenging Sen Chris Ngige's (ACN) victory in April 2011 election. LG Polls: Lagos state Local Govt polls to hold 2moro; 1,596 aspirants, 28 political parties in contention to fill 57 Local Govt seats & 376 councillorship slots. Kwara: Gov Abdulfatah Ahmed (Kwara) approves N1bn comprehensive skills acquisition programme for rehabilitation of Kwara state youths. Oyo: Gov Abiola Ajimobi (Oyo) sacks heads & principal officers of state-owned tertiary institutions; Visitation panels constituted; Prof Oladapo Afolabi (fmr Head of Service) appointed as Chairman, Governing council of The Polytechnic Ibadan. LASU: Lagos State University students protest hike in tuition; Vehicular movement hampered on Lagos-Iba road; Union seeks rescission of Lagos Govt's decision. Libya: Moammar Gadhafi (fmr Libyan leader) found in drainge pipe; Killed in NTC/Loyalist shootout; Mustafa Abdul Jalil (Chairman, National Transitional Council) to officially announce Libya's liberation on Saturday.

S.J News• [Oct 20, 2011]

S.J News• [Oct 20, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Parastatals: FG dissolves all boards of Federal Parastatals; Committee on Composition of Boards of FG Parastatals inaugurated & chaired by Namadi Sambo (VP). EFCC v Doma: Federal High Court, Lafia grants Aliyu Akwe Doma (fmr Nasarawa Gov) bail in the sum of N300m & 2 sureties in like sum; N200m & 2 sureties in like sum for 8 others. N36.4bn Bridge: Federal Executive Council (FEC) approves contracts for construction of bridge across River Benue @ Oju/Loko-Oweto & purchase of anti-smuggling boats for Nigerian Customs @ a total cost of N36, 388,910,405.94; To be completed in 48 months. EFCC v Fayose: Ayodele Fayose (fmr Ekiti Gov) arraigned @ Federal High Court, Ado-Ekiti for alleged diversion of N1.3bn state fund. National Cancer Control Project: FG earmarks $60m for prevention & procurement of cancer treatment machines. ASUU to FG: Federal Govt given November 22, 2011 deadline for implementation of agreement with Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) in 2009. EFCC/ICPC Merger: Proposal for a Bill to merge Economic & Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) & Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) vetoed by Senate. State House of Assembly: Tribunal upholds election of Nestor Binabo (Bayelsa Speaker; PDP); Petition filed by Barnabas Edure (Labour Party) dismissed. •Football• UEFA: AC Milan 2-0 BATE Borisov; Barcelona 2-0 Plzen; Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 Valencia; Chelsea 5-0 Genk; FC Porto 1-1 Apoel Nicosia; Marseille 0-1 Arsenal; Olympiakos 3-1 Borussia Dortmund.

S.J News• [Oct 19, 2011]

S.J News• [Oct 19, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ SWF: FG launches Sovereign Wealth Fund with initial capital of $1bn; KPMG hired to select management team. EFCC v Doma: Federal High Court, Lafia orders Aliyu Akwe Doma (fmr Nasarawa Gov) & 8 others arrainged over money laundering charges to be remanded in EFCC custody. Salami v NJC: Federal High Court, Abuja fixes December 6 to hear preliminary objection to suit filed by Justice Isa Ayo Salami (suspended Court of Appeal President) against National Judicial Council (NJC) & 10 others. Bunkering: Joint Military Task Force (JTF) arrests 14 suspect for illegal oil refinery & bunkering. House of Reps Meeting: National Identity Management Commission (NIMEC) denies award of contract for N30bn identity card project. Federal Projects: House of Reps mandates committee on Federal Character to probe award of contracts worth N760bn in the South-South geo-
political zone. EFCC v Goje: Federal High Court, Gombe grants bail to Sen Danjuma Goje (fmr Gombe Gov) & 3 others in the sum of N200m & 2 sureties in like sum; Faces 18-count charge of stealing & diversion of about N24.18bn public funds.

S.J News• [Oct 18, 2011]

S.J News• [Oct 18, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Oil Subsidy: Kerosene to be exempted 4rm FG's deregulation of petroleum sector by January, 2012 -Mrs Diezani Allison (Minister of Petroleum). EFCC v Goje: Sen Danjuma Goje (fmr Gombe Gov) pleads not guilty to 18-count charge; Remanded in SSS custody. Borno Lawmaker: Borno state legislator representing Konduga constituency in State House of Assembly shot dead in front of home @ Gomari, Maiduguri by unknown gunmen. EFCC v Bankole: Federal High Court, Abuja reserves ruling for December 19, 2011 on a no case submission filed by Dimeji Bankole (fmr Speaker); Ruling on disqualification of Mr Festus Keyamo (prosecutor) to be delivered. Loot: FG loses about N240trn ($1.6trn) anually to corruption -Mohammed Bello Adoke (AGF & Minister of Justice); Vows to recover stolen assets. Minimum Wage: Rivers state Govt, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC) & Joint Negotiating Council (JNC) reach agreement; N18,900 to be paid 4rm October 2011; April to September arrears to be paid within next 6 months. Delta Gov Tribunal: Chairman of Election Petition Tribunal, Justice Ayo Abisoye, replaced with her deputy, Justice Joy Unwana, as 1-week medical leave of former lapses.