S.J News• [Mar 1, 2011]

S.J News• [Mar 1, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Nigerians Evacuate Libya: 2nd batch of evacuees 4rm Libya, Boxer Bash Ali & 535 others, arrive @ Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja on Monday; 1st batch (Children & Women) arrived on Sunday; "Total Evacuees=1035; 2000 Nigerians still expected to be evacuated" -National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). National Minimum Wage: Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) & Trade Union Congress (TUC) threatens to make country ungovernable if state Governors refuse to pay new National Minimum Wage (N18,000) to workers. Code of Conduct Tribunal: Acting Chairman appointed for Code of Conduct Tribunal; Trial of Bola Tinubu (fmr Lagos Gov) & public officers indicted for asset declaration by Code of Conduct to begin; Swearing-in of Danladi Yakubu Umar (Acting Chairman) to occur 2day @ Supreme Court. PDP Presidential Rally: Indefinite Postponement of Ogun PDP rally in order to avert confusion, as both factions plan parallel rally @ same venue; Federal High court, Abuja strikes out application seeking vacation of interim order restraining INEC 4rm recognising Gboyega Nasir Isiaka as Ogun Gov candidate; PDP Presidential Rally holds in Lagos 2day. Buhari's Manifesto on Immunity Clause: Erstwhile Military Head of State & CPC Presidential candidate (Muhammadu Buhari) promises deletion of controversial immunity clause 4rm constitution if elected in April elections; Section 308 of 1999 constitution shields President, VP, Govs & Deputy Govs 4rm criminal & civil prosecution during their term in office. Lead City University Brouhaha: Faculty of Law & Dept of Nursing students protest commencement of examination despite Federal High court, Ibadan order restraining it; National University Commission (NUC) ordered closure & ultimatum to expire next week. •Football• England: Stoke 1-1 West Brom. Spain: Malaga 3-1 Almeria. Italy: AC Milan 3-0 Napoli.

S.J News• [Feb 28, 2011]

S.J News• [Feb 28, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ INEC List: Substitution of candidates for Gubernatorial & State Legislature positions closes 2day; To obey court orders on aspirants' nominations challenged in court. PDP Presidential Rally in Ogun: Parallel rally imminent, as Chief Joju Fadairo-led faction (OGD loyalists) & Chief Dayo Soremi-led faction (OBJ loyalists) plan to hold rally same time on Thursday @ MKO Abiola Stadium, Abeokuta. Jonathan Denies Budgeting N2.9bn: Contrary to newspaper reports, President Jonathan denies allegation of budgeting N2.9bn to capture South-West in April Elections, but to win the hearts & minds of Nigerians in the traditional & politically-correct manner. Nigerian Jailed for 9 years in US: Incarcerated for mail & wire fraud; Ordered by court to forfeit $9,453,815 (N1,447,804,538.57). Power Output hits 4,000MW: Commencement of operations @ Olorunsogo, Alaoji & Sapele Independent Power Plant (IPP) increases output; 3,800MW to 4,000MW rise attributed to increased water level @ Kainji, Jebba & Shiroro hydro-electric power stations -PHCN. •Football• Carling Cup: Arsenal 1-2 Birmingham. England: Man City 1-1 Fulham; West Ham 3-1 Liverpool. Spain: Athletic Bilbao 1-2 Valencia; Levante 2-1 Osasuna; Racing 2-2 Villarreal. Italy: Bari 1-1 Fiorentina; Palermo 0-7 Udinese; Roma 2-2 Parma; Sampdoria 0-2 Inter Milan.

S.J News• [Feb 27, 2011]

S.J News• [Feb 27, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ President Jonathan's PCC: Jonathan's Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) to include Northern Political Leaders Forum (NPLF) & Atiku Loyalists. Bode George Released 4rm KiriKiri: Former Nigerian Ports Authority Chairman, Bode George, welcomed by supporters on Saturday after 2years incarceration for abuse of office & award of N100bn contract without due process; Attends Cathedral Church of Christ, Marina, Lagos for Thanksgiving. Court of Appeal President Queried Again: National Judicial Council Chairman (Justice Aloysius Katsina–Alu) queries Justice Ayo Isa Salami (Court of Appeal President) over statement for trusting few Justices in his court for Gov election appeal cases. Ekiti Presidential Rally: President Jonathan to visit Ekiti on Wednesday; 3 extra exit routes made to avert stampede @ venue of the rally (Christ ’s School, Ado-Ekiti). Oyo ACN Gov Rally: Gov candidate, Sen Abiola Ajimobi, presented @ rally in Ibadan; We are rascals for progress, development & for all the good of our people -Tinubu. Gov Akpabio Picks Nsima Ekere as Running Mate: 1st Choice (Nsima Ekere) dropped & Deputy Gov (Engr. Patrick Ekpotu) imposed by preceding Gov (Obong Victor Attah) in 2006 due to developments in PDP -Gov Godswill Akpabio (Akwa Ibom). •Football• England: Aston Villa 4-1 Blackburn; Everton 2-0 Sunderland; Newcastle 1-1 Bolton; Wigan 0-4 Man Utd; Wolves 4-0 Blackpool. Spain: Atletico Madrid 2-2 Sevilla; Deportivo 0-0 Real Madrid; Espanyol 4-1 Real Sociedad; Mallorca 0-3 Barcelona. Italy: Juventus 0-2 Bologna.

S.J News• [Feb 26, 2011]

S.J News• [Feb 26, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Bode George to be Released 2day: Erstwhile PDP Dep National Chairman & Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) Chairman, Olabode George, to be released 4rm Kirikiri Maximum Prisons, Lagos 2day after 2-years imprisonment for corruption; Planned welcome party awaits him. Tribunal Boss' Death Stalls Tinubu’s Trial: Code of Conduct Bureau files criminal charges against Sen Bola Tinubu (fmr Lagos Gov) for allegedly operating 16 foreign accounts between 1999 & 2007; EFCC probes hurried sale of his 5 houses in USA. Judicial Brouhaha: Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) inaugurates probe committee on friday to probe allegation of corruption against the Chief Justice of Nigeria (Justice Aloysius Katsina-Alu) & Court of Appeal President (Justice Ayo Salami). N18,000 Minimum Wage: Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) commends passage of N18,000 national minimum wage by Senate, urges House of Reps to concur & warns of imminent industrial crisis if defaulted by any state. Katsina CPC Gov Candidate: Federal High court, Abuja inhibits Aminu Bello Masari's (fmr House of Reps Speaker) bid to contest Gov election in Katsina under CPC, as it orders CPC to submit Sen Garbo Lado's (Late President Umaru Yar’Adua's younger brother) name to INEC as Katsina Gov candidate in April 2011 general elections. Interment of Former INEC Chairman: Erstwhile INEC Chairman (Dr. Abel Guobadia) buried on Friday @ Benin City, Edo. PDP/CPC Clash in Oyo: 1die, 9 injured & vehicles vandalised during clash between CPC & PDP supporters in Iseyin Town, Oyo, on Friday. Cement now N2,300 Per Bag: Cement price rise steadily for the past 1 week. Niger State Gov Suit: Supreme court dismisses appeal filed by 2007 ANPP Gov candidate (David Umaru), challenging emergence of Gov Babangida Aliyu (Niger) as Niger State Gov

S.J News• [Feb 25, 2011]

S.J News• [Feb 25, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Reps Passes FOI Bill: Long-awaited Freedom of Information (FOI) bill passed by House of Reps on Thursday; Awaits Senate's passage b4 harmonisation of bill. Anambra Gov Tribunal: Court of Appeal, Enugu orders fresh tribunal to hear filed petition by Dr Chris Ngige (ACN Gov Candidate in Feb 6, 2010) challenging election of Gov Peter Obi (Anambra). INEC Inaugurates 3 RECs: INEC swears in new Resident Electoral Commissioners; Mr Akin Orebiyi (Ondo REC) replaces indicted fmr Ondo State REC (Mrs Ayoka Adebayo); Dr Godwin Mbatsavbee (FCT REC); Mr Hussaini Pai (Ekiti REC). ex-Niger Delta Militants' Allowance: President Jonathan approves 'Re-insertion Safety Allowance' for 1st set of 20,192 ex-Niger Delta militants; 2nd set of 6,166 ex-militants to be included in supplementary budget. NURTW Ibadan Brouhaha: 4 killed as Abdul-Lateef Akinsola's (aka Tokyo) Loyalists resist demolition of National Union of Road Transport Worker (NURTW) Secretariat by Oyo state Govt. NLC Elections: 1,900 delegates of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to elect new leadership for next 4 years @ International Conference Centre, Abuja between next week Tuesday & Thursday. Nigerian Jailed for £1.3m Scam in UK: Inner London Crown Court sentences Nigerian immigrant to 8 1/2 years imprisonment for theft of 350 identities to claim £1.3m in bogus tax credits. Ekiti 2011 Budget: Gov Kayode Fayemi (Ekiti) signs N80.1bn budget into law. •Football• Europa League: Ajax 2-0 Anderlecht; Liverpool 1-0 Sparta Prague; Man City 3-0 Aris Salonika; Spartak Moscow 1-1 Basle; Sporting 2-2 Rangers; VfB Stuttgart 0-2 Benfica.

S.J News• [Feb 24, 2011]

S.J News• [Feb 24, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Gov Tenure Extension: Federal High court, Abuja extends tenure of 5 Govs & restrains INEC 4rm conducting elections in April, 2011; Tenure extensions are: Gov Ibrahim Idris (Kogi): April 5, 2012; Aliyu Wamakko (Sokoto): May 28, 2012; Murtala Nyako (Adamawa): April 30, 2012; Timipre Sylva (Bayelsa): May 29, 2012 & Liyel Imoke (Cross River): August 28, 2012. Judicial Petition: National Judicial Council (NJC) receives petition 4rm PDP against Court of Appeal President (Justice Isa Ayo Salami) on Wednesday evening in Abuja; Phone calls allegedly made between Justice Isa Ayo Salami, Lawyers & Politicians during hearing of some Gov appeal cases, as stated in petition. Time Clock Cards for Civil Servants: FG to introduce time clock cards for monitoring lateness to work by civil servants in 3 weeks -Prof Oladapo Afolabi (Head of Service of the Federation). Alleged Firearms @ Sen Saraki’s Residence: Kwara PDP implores police to investigate alleged discovery of firearms @ ACPN Presidential candidate's (Sen Gbemisola Saraki) residence; ACPN denies possession of weapons & ammunition @ residence of Sen Gbemi Saraki. House of Reps Probe Missing N20bn: House of Reps directs committee to determine whereabouts of missing N20 billion which erstwhile EFCC Chairman & present ACN Presidential candidate (Nuhu Ribadu) recovered 4rm Tafa Balogun (ex-IG of Police). FAAN N25bn Fraud: Top officials of Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) interrogated by EFCC over disappearance of N25bn 4rm FAAN's account. Oyo State Budget: Gov Alao-Akala (Oyo) signs N148.7bn for 2011 budget into law. OAU Protest: Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife shuts down institution indefinitely, following students' protest over hike in acceptance fees. •Football• England: Arsenal 1-0 Stoke. Italy: Bologna 0-1 Roma. Champions League: Inter Milan 0-1 Bayern Munich; Marseille 0-0 Man Utd.

S.J News• [Feb 23, 2011]

S.J News• [Feb 23, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Ekiti's Gubernatorial Court of Appeal Ruling: Ultimatum to query-response expired on Tuesday with no word 4rm Justice Isa Ayo Salami & embattled Jurists; Purported MTN call logs insinuating deal between ACN chieftains, lawyers & Justice Isa Ayo Salami is a ruse -ACN. Fresh Attacks in Plateau: Belle village in Barakin-Ladi LG, Plateau attacked @ midnight by suspected Fulani herdsmen, leaving 18 dead. National Minimum Wage Approved: Passage of bill on Tuesday by Senate increases least paid workers' salary 4rm N7,500 to N18,000. Gov Tenure Elongation: Federal High Court, Abuja to deliver judgment on tenure elongation for 5 PDP Govs 2day; Govs Ibrahim Idirs (Kogi), Aliyu Wamako (Sokoto), Murtala Nyako (Adamawa), Timipre Sylva (Bayelsa) & Liyel Imoke (Cross River) to know fate whether to remain in office till 2012 or vacate by May 29, 2011. Anti-Terrorism Bill: Just like Senate, House of Reps passes Anti-Terrorism Bill into law; Recommends 20 years jail sentence for terrorists; Bill to be harmonised by Joint committee b4 sent for presidential assent. Reduction of INEC Budget: INEC informs Senate Committee on INEC that reduction of budget 4rm N5 billion to N2.07 billion for printing of 80 million voter cards may jeopardize 2011 elections. PDP Presidential Campaign in Ilorin, Kwara: Jonathan, speaking @ d Metropolitan Square on Tuesday, promises to end North/South dichotomy; ACPN & PDP supporters clash after campaign. Ogun PDP crisis: Gbenga Daniel faction loses bid to vacate court order restraining INEC 4rm recognising Gboyega Isiaka as Gov candidate. Gov Fashola's Running Mate: Princess Sarah Sosan (Dep Gov) packs belongings 4rm State House; ACN Posters of Gov Fashola (Lagos) with Mrs Joke Orelope-Adefulire (Women Affairs Commissioner) flood Lagos. •Football•England: Blackpool 3-1 Tottenham. Champions League: FC Copenhagen 0-2 Chelsea; Lyon 1-1 Real Madrid.

S.J News• [Feb 22, 2011]

S.J News• [Feb 22, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Retirement of CJN: Supreme court confirms retirement of Chief Justice of Nigeria (Justice Aloysius Katsina-Alu); CJN born on 28 Aug, 1941 & to retire 28 Aug, 2011 @ 70 years. Ekiti Gov Appeal: Court of Appeal President (Justice Isa Ayo Salami) & 4 other Justices to respond to query issued to them over Ekiti Gov appeal panel, which sacked Segun Oni (Fmr Gov) & enthroned Gov Kayode Fayemi (Ekiti), by National Judicial Council (NJC) or face sanction by end of 2day. Abacha Emerges CPC Gov Candidate: Son of Late Abacha, Muhammed Abacha, declared by INEC as Kano CPC Gov Candidate in 2011 April General Election. Ogun 2011: Vacation of interim order impeding INEC 4rm recognising Gboyega Isiaka as the PDP Gov candidate to come up for hearing 2day; Adetunji Olurin recognised by INEC as PDP Gov candidate. Nigerians in Libya: FG on stand-by to evacuate Nigerians due to protests against 40-year rule of Moammar Gadhafi. Sanusi Rejects IMF’s Advice to Weaken Naira: CBN dismisses report by International Monetary Fund (IMF) over devalued Naira; IMF’s recommendation to trigger inflation -Sanusi (CBN Governor). EFCC Arraigns Defrauders of MTN & JMG: 5 persons arraigned for allegedly defrauding MTN & JMG of over N254 million. Birth & Death Registration: Nigeria requires N2.1bn to register births, deaths -National Population Commission (NPC). 2011 Election Rigging: Erstwhile military president (Mohammed Buhari) warns of imminence of Egyptian-type revolution if election is rigged. Jonathan Visits Ilorin 2day: 4,000 policemen and other security agents deployed to Ilorin, Kwara, as Jonathan, PDP Stalwarts & their entourage visit 2day. •Football• Spain: Real Sociedad 1-0 Mallorca.

S.J News• [Feb 21, 2011]

S.J News• [Feb 21, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ ACN Running Mate: ACN Presidential candidate (Nuhu Ribadu) to submit Running mate to INEC 2day; US-based Dr Stanley Ugochukwu to be replaced by erstwhile MD/CEO of Guaranty Trust Bank (Mr Fola Adeola). Judicial Retirement Brouhaha: Justice Aloysius Katsina-Alu (CJN) to retire officially by August 28, 2011; Documents show attainment of 70 years by May 28, 2011; Supreme Court website still recognises Idris Kutigi as Chief Justcice of Nigeria (CJN). Appeal Court's Suit Dismissal: Erstwhile Dep Bauchi Gov (Mohammed Garba Gadi), impeached in August 2009, loses bid to be reinstated due to lack of merit. IMF Assessment: International Monetary Fund (IMF) says Naira is overvalued & CBN might need to increase benchmark interest rates to curb inflation following increase in public spending; IMF can't dictate to Nigeria –Reps. Camouflaged Herdsman Arrested in Jos South: Youths in Kuru LG, Plateau arrest herdsman allegedly dressed in army camouflage uniform while on suspected reconnaissance mission for a planned attack on the area. NABTEB Registrar: President Jonathan approves appointment of Dr Olatunde Aworanti as substantive registrar of National Business & Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) for 4 years. NEMA & NAPTIP Succour Nigerian Prostitutes: National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) & National Agency for Prohibition of Traffic in Persons & Other Related Matters (NAPTIP) begin moves to repatriate victims of sexual abuse & slavery in Mali. •Football• England: West Brom 1-1 Wolves. FA Cup: Fulham 0-1 Bolton; Leyton Orient 1-1 Arsenal; Man City 5-0 Notts County. Spain: Almeria 1-1 Deportivo; Barcelona 2-1 Athletic Bilbao; Getafe 0-1 Racing; Osasuna 4-0 Espanyol; Sevilla 1-0 Hercules; Villarreal 1-1 Malaga Italy: Chievo 1-2 AC Milan; Fiorentina 0-0 Sampdoria; Genoa 4-3 Roma; Lecce 2-0 Juventus.

S.J News• [Feb 20, 2011]

S.J News• [Feb 20, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ President Jonathan Visits Adamu Ciroma: Reconciliatory talks with pro-zoning Northern Political Leaders Forum (NPLF) members held @ residence of Adamu Ciroma. Ondo Police Begins Manhunt for Abducted Monarch: Monarch of Ijuosun in Irele LG, Olughogho of Ijuosun, Oba Samuel Oyegbemi, allegedly abducted by irate youths. INEC Affirms Candidature of Omisore: Sen Iyiola Omisore re-affirmed as Osun East Senatorial candidate for April 2011 election. Bayelsa Dep Gov Tussle: Despite restitution of impeached Dep Gov (Peremobowei Ebebi) by Court of Appeal, Werenipre Seibarugu claims to be incumbent Dep Gov pending outcome of 'stay of execution'. Sen Smart Seeks N500m in Suit: Sen Smart Adeyemi (Chairman, Senate Committee on Federal Character & Inter-Governmental Affairs) files suit against Comrade Hassan Salau (PDP Kogi state Chairman) @ Abuja High court for defamatory publication; Comrade Salau accused Sen Smart of hijacking election materials to Kabba during primary election for Kogi West Senatorial District on Jan 28. Bribe Causes Uproar in Tin Can Port: Activities paralysed by truck drivers on Friday to protest an alleged collection of illegal fees by Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) security guards @ Tin Can Island Port 2nd Gate. DaGrin Movie: Stingomania Entertainment wraps up audition for the cast in forthcoming movie depicting life of late DaGrin. •Football• FA Cup: Birmingham 3-0 Sheff Wed; Chelsea 1-1 Everton (PK: 3-4); Man Utd 1-0 Crawley Town; Stoke 3-0 Brighton. Spain: Real Madrid 2-0 Levante; Real Zaragoza 0-1 Atletico Madrid; Valencia 0-0 Sporting Gijon. Italy: Bologna 1-0 Palermo; Inter Milan 1-0 Cagliari.

S.J News• [Feb 19, 2011]

S.J News• [Feb 19, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Top Jurists Seek Salami's Resignation: Justice Ayo Isa Salami (President Court of Appeal) urged by embattled jurists to publicly apologise & step down over allegations of unethical conduct against Justice Aloysius Katsina-Alu (CJN) in withdrawn suit claiming CJN's role in attempts to pervert justice in Sokoto appeal; Justice Salami attributes his promotion to Supreme court to refusal to pervert justice; Salami due to retire in 2013. NLC Stops Union Bank Picketing: Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) calls off picketing & directs its members to vacate Union bank premises nationwide. $180m Halliburton Scam: Resignation of Attorney-General & Minister of Justice (Mohammed Adoke SAN) sought by a coalition of 10 civil society organisations over his alleged unwillingness to prosecute indicted public officials. N6.2bn Oyo Shares: Following threat by Sen Ladoja's (fmr Gov) campaign team to Publish details of revenue during Gov Alao-Akala's (Oyo) tenure, Oyo Govt replies by seeking Ladoja's exlanation of Role in N6.2bn proceeds 4rm Share sale. Bomb in Enugu Gov Rally: Police detects locally-made bomb beneath VIP pavilion before start of Gov Sullivan Chime’s (Enugu) campaign @ Okpara Square, Enugu. EFCC v Akingbola: Erstwhile Intercontinental Bank MD (Erastus Akingbola) opposes EFCC's amended charges against him @ Federal High court, Lagos. Court Removes Ataoja of Osogbo: Osogbo High court, on friday, removed Ataoja of Osogbo (Oba Jimoh Olanipekun) after 5months & a week on throne; Barrage of controversies attributed to his selection process. Drug Burst Kills 50-yr-old: 50-yr-old man who ingested 115 wraps of drugs, some of which burst in his stomach, was nabbed @ Murtala Muhammad Airport, Lagos. Violence against Person Prohibition Bill: Female Lawyers & other groups call for 20 years jail term for anyone guilty of raping a girl less than 14 years.

S.J News• [Feb 18, 2011]

S.J News• [Feb 18, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ House of Reps to Probe Judiciary Over Alleged Corruption: Decision taken by Reps on Thursday during plenary session. NLC & Union Bank Brouhaha: FG, labour & Union Bank parley deadlocked in meeting set up by Minister of Labour (Chief Emeka Wogu) over crisis between Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) & Union Bank of Nigeria management; Picketing to continue 2day. Aprill Polls: INEC needs 360,000 personnel for April 2011 polls; Each electoral officer to be paid N10,000 per election. No PDP Gov Candidate in Lagos: Delegate to Jan 10 PDP Congress in Lagos challenges emergence of Dr Ade Dosunmu as Gov candidate; Lagos PDP has no Gov candidate for April election, pending determination of suit -Federal High Court, Lagos. FG's N60bn Indebtedness: Minister of Works (Sen Sanusi Daggash) admits owing contractors, during Senate Committee on Works' overview of 2010 budget & defence of estimate. Kogi PDP Gov Primary: Federal High Court, Abuja upheld PDP's Gov primary election emerging Alhaji Jubrin Isah Echocho. Gov Daniel Goes Hard on OBJ: 3rd term virus responsible for stunted growth in S/West -Gov Gbenga Daniel (Ogun). Sen Gbemi Saraki Raises Alarm: ACPN Kwara Gov candidate (Sen Gbemi Saraki) raises alarm over plot to circulate fake nude posters of her 2day. FOI Bill: House of Reps await reports of committee on Freedom of Information (FOI) bill; Anti-terrorism bill currently before the House, to be handled next week. Education Trust Fund (ETF): FG approves N15.3bn for procurement & installation of science laboratory equipment for 51 polytechnics & monotechnics. 2011 Budget: Chairman, House committee on FCT (Atai Aidoko Ali) pronounces 2011 budget as Dead on Arrival (DOA) & capable of stalling project completion , as Ministry of Finance & Budget Office kept slashing budgets received 4rm Ministries, Departments & Agencies (MDA); FCT budget slashed 4rm N81bn to N44bn.

S.J News• [Feb 17, 2011]

S.J News• [Feb 17, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ NJC queries Justice Isa Ayo Salami & 6 Others: Court of Appeal president querried by National Judicial Council (NJC) over Osun, Ekiti Gov appeals in favour of ACN. NLC Picketing: Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) continues pricketing of Union Bank branches; Banking activities crippled. Presidentrial Rally: Security beefed up @ strategic locations as Jonathan visits Jos 2day. PDP Warns Adamu Ciroma: Barely 24 hours after Northern Political Leaders Forum (NPLF) charged opposition parties to defeat PDP, PDP warns Ciroma against inflammatory statements. INEC removes Omisore as PDP candidate in Osun-East: Sen Iyiola Omisore removed as PDP's Osun-East Senatorial district candidate due to court order. ACN Gov Aspirants Challenge Ajimobi’s Candidature in Court: 3 ACN Gov aspirants in Oyo urges Federal High court, Ibadan to declare nomination or selection of Sen Abiola Ajimobi null & void. Money Laundering & Anti-Terrorism Bills: President Jonathan seeks expeditious passage of bills. INEC Registration: 5.3 million voters registered in Kano. Appeal Court Reinstates Ousted Bayelsa Dep Gov: Appeal Court, Port Harcourt, Rivers, on Wednesday, reinstated impeached Bayelsa State deputy Gov (Peremobowei Ebeb). Enugu PDP Gov Candidate: Federal High Court, Abuja vacates interim order restraining INEC 4rm recognising Gov Sullivan Chime (Enugu) as Gov candidate. Education in Edo: PDP calls for declaration of state of emergency in education sector. Youths stone Gov Sule Lamido (Jigawa) convoy in Hadejia. Minister's Asset Verification: Code of Conduct Bureau starts verification of assets; 18 Ministers verified, 22 summoned; Threatens to prosecute defaulters. •Football• Champions League: Arsenal 2-1 Barcelona; Roma 2-3 Shakhtar Donetsk.

S.J News• [Feb 16, 2011]

S.J News•[Feb 16, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ 9 Killed in Fresh Jos Crisis: Barely 24 hours to President Jonathan's campaign rally 2day, killing of anti-bomb disposal unit's police by a butcher causes uproar; Police bars bag-carrying supporters in forthcoming rally. Elevation to Supreme Court: Court of Appeal President (Justice Isa Salami) withdraws suit against Chief Justice of Nigeria (Justice Aloysius Katsina-Alu) over controversial promotion recommendation filed at the Federal High Court, Abuja. South West 'Rascals': Jonathan has insulted S/West again -Tinubu; Despite Jonathan's clarification through Facebook, ACN chieftain (Sen Bola Tinubu), on Tuesday, fired back @ president; ”That is an insult to our parents; you don’t come to this land, seek our votes & then insult our parents that they raised rascals” -Tinubu. Union Bank Picketing: Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) vows to continue picketing of Union Bank Headquarters & branches 2day unless Group Managing Director (Mrs Funke Osibodu) is removed. Adamu Ciroma Charges Opposition: Northern Political Leaders Forum (NPLF) urges opposition parties to defeat PDP in April election to avoid 1-party state & stunted development. PDP Petitions INEC over ACN’s Illegal Candidates. Fuel Hike: Foreign airlines in Naija raise passenger fuel surcharge.
Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS): FG pleads with health workers; Nationwide strike scheduled for March 7. Olofa of Offa Brouhaha: Despite ruling of a High Court in Offa, Kwara state that appointments of 'Olofa of Offa' be rotated between the 2 ruling houses of Anilelerin & Olugbense, the new Olofa of Offa, Oba Mufutau Gbadamosi Esuwoye (a multi-billionaire) who was installed some months ago, is 4rm Anilerin ruling house that produced the immediate past monarch (Oba Mustapha Olawoore). •Football• England: Birmingham 0-2 Newcastle. Champions League: AC Milan 0-1 Tottenham; Valencia 1-1 Schalke 04.

S.J News• [Feb 15, 2011]

S.J News• [Feb 15, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ April Polls: Court order restraining INEC 4rm recognising Gov Adebayo Alao-Akala (Oyo) as PDP Gov candidate vacated; Dimeji Bankole (Speaker) secures PDP ticket for House of Reps. Eid-el-Maulud: FG declares public holiday 2day; Jonathan promises violence-free elections in message & charges Nigerians to eschew vices & embrace virtues. INEC: As display of 63.9million eligible voters began on monday, INEC vows to prosecute arrested offenders during 21-day exercise; Oyo, Ogun, Anambra top list of offenders. Gov Bukola Saraki (Kwara) Heads PDP Reconciliation Team: Fmr associates of IBB & Atiku join Jonathan's team; Fmr Senate President (Ken Nnamani) & Chairman of DAAR Communications (Raymond Dokpesi) join campaign committees. Kerosene Hike: Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) says prices will remain high due to high cost of importation; Denies claims of supply to Mosimi depot by NNPC; Attributes hike to inability of supply by NNPC. Chris Ngige Denies Being Ribadu's Running Mate: Erstwhile Anambra Gov dispels rumour; Set to contest for Anambra Senator under the auspices of ACN. Police Sentenced to Death by Hanging: Abuja High Court on Monday sentenced police corporal for allegedly killing a motorist @ a check-point. ACN sues Sen Iyiola Omisore for N50bn: Over allegations that ACN bribed its way into victory in Ekiti & Osun Gov election petition; ACN also seeks order directing Sen Omisore to publish apologies in 5 widely read newspapers & pay for cost of its litigation in court. NDA now Admits Women: Jonathan directs that females be admitted into 5-year program of Nigerian Defence Academy with effect 4rm September 2011. Grammy Awards: 26 yrs Jazz Singer (Esperanza Spalding) surprisingly wins 'Best New Artist' category, beating Justin Bieber & Drake. •Football• England: Fulham 0-0 Chelsea. Spain: Mallorca 1-0 Athletic Bilbao

S.J News• [Feb 14, 2011]

S.J News• [Feb 14, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Jonathan Cancels Rallies: Scheduled rallies in Borno & Yobe for Sunday cancelled to mourn victims of stampede in South-South Presidential campaign @ Liberation Stadium, Port Harcourt on Saturday. Non-PDP South-West Governors: Jonathan quoted out of context -Ekiti Govt; Meant to say “radicals” not “rascals” while addressing PDP rally @ Presidential campaign in Ibadan. I will remain in PDP for Jonathan -Gov Gbenga Daniel (Ogun). April Polls: INEC begins display of voter register 4rm 774 LG areas of Nigeria 2day till Friday to aid correction; Registrants to be issued original voter after correction phase. INEC Deadline: Substitution or withdrawal of National Assembly candidates for April elections by Parties ends Feb 14, Presidential's ends Feb 21; Governorship's ends Feb 28; Final list of nominated candidates to be published between March 2 & 16. Dr Okwesilieze Nwodo did not leave N7bn in PDP's account when leaving office 2 months ago -PDP. Feb 14 Picket by NLC: Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) vows to picket & shut down all Union Bank branches 2day for not recognising union; Union Bank assures of uninterrupted service delivery. 36-yr-old Trader Murdered by Chauffeur in Jebba, Kwara: Allegedly killed with pestle while sleeping in attempt to steal money; Suspect indetified by her 5 yr-old son. Learn 4rm 18-day Egyptian revolution that ousted Hosni Mubarak as President after 30years, Muhammadu Buhari (CPC Presidential aspirant) tells Nigerians. Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS): Doctors threaten to begin nationwide strike March 7. •Football• England: Bolton 2-0 Everton. Spain: Deportivo 1-0 Villarreal; Espanyol 0-1 Real Madrid; Hercules 2-1 Real Zaragoza; Levante 1-0 Almeria. Italy: Brescia 0-2 Lazio; Cesena 0-3 Udinese; Juventus 1-0 Inter Milan; Palermo 2-4 Fiorentina. S.J wishes y'all Happy Valentine.

S.J News• [Feb 13, 2011]

S.J News• [Feb 13, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ PDP Presidential Rally: @ least, 20 died on saturday @ Port Harcourt's South-South rally; Stampede attributed to shutting down of exit points during address. Key Zones in Presidential Battle: Registered voters in North-West: 18m, North-East: 8m, North-Central: 8m, South-West: 15m, South-East: 7m, South-South: 8m. EU commends INEC over voter registration. Ogun PDP Crisis: Impasse in reconciliatory meeting set by Jonathan, as Obj's faction was absent; Gbenga Daniel's faction Present. Ogun Gov Candidate: ACN drops Sen Ibikunle Amosun, picks Hon Isiaq Abiodun Akinlade; My defection to CPC is a rumour -Amosun. Inferno @ ex-Olugbo’s House: Fire razes private residence of deposed Olugbo of Ugboland (Mr. Adebanjo Mafimisebi) @ Oba-Ile Estate in Akure; Kills wife & 3 daughters (14, 12 & 8 yrs old). Nigeria's Unity is Fraglie -Obj; Attributed to spate of crisis & tribalisation of politics. •Football• England: Arsenal 2-0 Wolves; Birmingham 1-0 Stoke; Blackburn 0-0 Newcastle; Blackpool 1-1 Aston Villa; Liverpool 1-1 Wigan; Man Utd 2-1 Man City; Sunderland 1-2 Tottenham; West Brom 3-3 West Ham. Spain: Atletico Madrid 1-2 Valencia; Racing 3-2 Sevilla; Sporting Gijon 1-1 Barcelona. Italy: AC Milan 4-0 Parma; Roma 0-2 Napoli.

S.J News• [Feb 12, 2011]

S.J News• [Feb 12, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Bode George Leaves Kiri Kiri: Erstwhile Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA) boss alongside 5 fmr directors to be released Feb 26. Egypt's 18-day Protest: President Hosni Mubarak resigns after 29 years of power; Military takes over. Halliburton Scandal: America pressures FG to expose Nigerian culprits. Students Take to the Streets of Ilorin Over Bursary: Violent protest on Friday impeded vehicular movement @ Post Office, Murtala Muhammed Way & Challenge. Pipelines & Products Marketing Company (PPMC) denies circulation of adulterated kerosene. No Plan To Relocate Varsity In Ekiti -FG. 2011 Ogun Gov: ACN Gov Candidate (Sen Ibikunle Amosun) Dumps ACN & Joins CPC. LASU Ritual killings: Students raise alarm over ritual killings & robbery on LASU/Iba Road. Oyo Police Kills Goat Robber & recovers 40 animals. Man, Wife, 3-yr-old kid, 2 Others Killed In Jos: Gunmen kills 5 in Jos South LG on Thursday; Stormed premises of Federal College of Land Resources Technology shooting with the aim of stealing cattle within the premises. PDP candidates list: Jonathan insists on rule of law. Bauchi High Court Brouhaha: 2 Lawyers debate over authority to represent Bauchi State House of Assembly in suit filed by Impeached Speaker (Abubakar Ahmed Faggo).

S.J News• [Feb 11, 2011]

S.J News• [Feb 11, 2011]• INEC: 63.9million Nigerians Registered; Voters Verification begins Feb 14. April Polls: Federal High Court, Abuja restrains INEC 4rm recognising Gov Theodore Orji (Abia) as PDP Gov candidate, pending suit. Juju Akara in Ibadan: Rumour of laced akara, noodles & rice served by politicians to school students incites uproar. 5 killed in Ekiti protest over siting of Federal university. Oyo High Court Judgement: Reinstates sacked Deputy Speaker (Hon Kazeem Ayilara); Dismisses application of 8 suspended lawmakers challenging their indefinite suspension 4rm Oyo State Assembly. 60 Nigerians Deported 4rm Spain: 45 males & 15 females deported for drug trafficking, immigration violations. President Hosni Mubarak will not step down –Egyptian Information Minister. EFCC Detains Minister over N50bn Scam: Erstwhile Minister of Works (Dr Hassan Adamu) allegedly awarded contracts to fake companies. National Judicial Council (NJC) yet to decide on Justice Isa Ayo Salami’s elevation 4rm Court of Appeal President to Supreme Court -NJC. ECOWAS currency on course -CBN. FOI Bill: House of Reps' Joint committees on 'Information & National Orientation' & 'Justice' gets 7-day ultimatum to organise public hearing b4 adoption. HIV cases increasing in Oyo -SACA. 8 2010 Batch A corps members die in Oyo, Osun, Delta after discharge. Ex-Biafran warlord & APGA Leader's survival is a miracle -Bianca (Wife). N250m suit against FCT Minister: Amb Muhammad (fmr diplomat) evicted 4rm Asokoro House despite N16m purchase & N8.5m crib-pimping, due to reversion of sale; Yet to be refunded; Requests refund & N250m for damages; Abuja High court fixes March 17 for hearing.

S.J News• [Feb 10, 2011]

S.J News• [Feb 10, 2011]• Gov Gbenga Daniel (Ogun) to dump PDP for PPN: Jonathan's delegation meet with Ogun Gov for placation; High Court, Abeokuta ratifies Elder Joju Fadairo-led exco as authentic; Rashid Ladoja (fmr Oyo Gov) woo OGD to join Accord party. PDP v ACN: Naija needs more ‘rascals’ in Govt, ACN replies Jonathan; Stop abusing, address issues -Gov Fashola (Lagos); You’re free to call urselves rascals -Jonathan. NJC Stops Promotion of Salami: National Judicial Council (NJC) suspends further action on controversial promotion of Court of Appeal President (Justice Isa Ayo Salami) to Supreme Court. Senate rejects Justice Aderemi as ICPC boss. Jonathan Re-appoints Augustine Oniwon as NNPC GMD. House of Reps berates FG over 2010 budget implementation. Akwa Ibom Gov Candidate: Gov Akpabio’s fate determined by court February 21. Education: 6-3-3-4 system will be phased out -FG. EFCC set to probe N31.9bn consultancy scandal in Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). Bayelsa tops Nigeria’s unemployment chart -ACN. Kogi PDP Gov Primary: Federal High court, Abuja turns down application to restrain INEC 4rm accepting Jubrin Isah Echocho as PDP Gov candidate.

S.J News• [Feb 9, 2011]

S.J News• [Feb 9, 2011]• PDP wllÍ take Lagos, Ekiti, Osun, Ondo 4rm rascals –Jonathan, speaking @ Ibadan during kick-off of S/W campaign. 2011 April Elections: INEC withdraws Gov Alao-Akala (Oyo), Gov Chime (Enugu) 4rm Gov candidates’ list due to court order. NNPC Cautions Nigerians on Adulterated Kerosene. Federal High Court, Benin Orders Igbinedion to Appear March 22: Erstwhile Edo Gov alongside 6 others to face 66-count charge on corruption; Bench warrant to be invoked if defied. Voter Cards for Sale in Kwara: Sold for N5,000. Minimum Wage: N18,000 national minimum wage bill passes 1st reading @ House of Reps; To be concluded within a month. 85 Nigerians Deported 4rm Europe: 56 males, 19 females,10 kids committed immigration offences, credit card fraud & other social vices. PDP Faction Seeks Vacation of Court's Restraining Order: INEC restrained 4rm presenting Isiaka Gboyega, Dimeji Bankole, OGD; OBJ's man (Adetunji Olurin) makes list as Gov candidate. Adamawa Assembly Dumps Speaker: Motion of 'vote of no confidence' removes Hon Nathaniel & deputy; Former Speaker (Hon Barka) re-elected after 6 months. Internally Generated Revenue (IGR): Gov Rauf Aregbesola (Osun) promises to raise Osun’s IGR to N1bn by end of 2011.

S.J News• [Feb 8, 2011]

S.J News• [Feb 8, 2011]• INEC Lists: Ogun state INEC releases April election candidates on Monday; Bigwigs tussle as Adetunji Olurin emerges PDP Gov candidate, not Gboyega Isiaka; Dimeji Bankole (Speaker), Gov Gbenga Daniel, Lola Abiola-Edewor (MKO's daughter) missing 4rm list. PDP Presidential Campaign Kicks-off: Jonathan hits Lafia Mini Stadium, Nassarawa on Monday. We will stop killings if soldiers are withdrawn -Boko Haram; Sect leader (Abu Suleiman) requests restoration of group's mosque & removal of Gov Ali Modu Sheriff (Borno) 4rm Office, on Hausa Service of the BBC @ Kaduna; Sect blamed for 1000 killings since July 2010. Police Receives N15bn for April Polls:15bn given by FG for acquisition of equipment & personnel allowance. Kerosene Explosion in Port Harcourt: Fire outbreak in policeman's home due to adulterated kerosene kills 2 children instantly; Parents recuperating @ hospital. Voter Registration: Enforcement of no-movement directive on election days will hinder voting, as many registered far 4rm home. PDP Judicial Attack: ACN appeals to Jonathan to end ongoing attack of Judiciary by PDP, due to the latter's election petition losses in Court of Appeal. FG Scraps Old Senior Secondary Education Curriculum September 2011: Implementation of new curriculum developed by Nigerian Educational Research & Development Council (NERDC). Wole Soyinka urges FG to declare education emergency. Voter Registration: General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, scores INEC high. FG Lifts Ban: Importation of textiles, raw cassava, furniture, toothpicks & cars (not more than 15 years) now accepted.

S.J News• [Feb 7, 2011]

S.J News• [Feb 7, 2011]• 2011 Aspirants List: Candidates disappointed over INEC's failure to issue lists of Candidates on Sunday, as promised. Presidential Campaign: 12 Govs meet in Yola over Jonathan, as preparation sets for Jonathan’s campaign in Ibadan 2moro. Man & 86 Wives to Sue INEC: Famous Polygamist, Pa Abubakar Masaba, claims registration denial of 5,00 members of family by thugs. Egypt Crisis: National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) evacuates 1069 Nigerians from Egypt. National Assembly & CBN @ Loggerheads over N35.3bn Budget Again: N35.3bn budgetted by Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for 'Capacity Building & Development Expenses' this year yet to be approved; Legislature seeks expenditures' details as a pre-condition for considering 2011 Appropraition Bill. Encomiums for Awolowo as Osun unveils new Coat of Arms & Seal of Govt. Customers' Update: Banks defy CBN deadline (Jan 31) on accounts’ update. Jonathan advises defeated aspirants not to quit PDP; Promises juicy benefits. ANPP Presidential Candidate: 20 parties adopt Gov Shekarau (Kano) as presidential candidate. •Football• England: Chelsea 0-1 Liverpool; West Ham 0-1 Birmingham. Spain: Real Madrid 4-1 Real Sociedad; Sevilla 0-0 Malaga; Valencia 2-0 Hercules. Italy: Genoa 1-1 AC Milan; Inter Milan 5-3 Roma; Lazio 1-1 Chievo; Parma 1-1 Fiorentina.

S.J News• [Feb 6, 2011]

S.J News• [Feb 6, 2011]• Publication of INEC List: Aspirants of 2011 elections to be published Feb 6; INEC finally accepts lists of candidates emerging 4rm Primaries after Jan 15 deadline. Voter Registration: INEC grants 2 more days, ends Feb 7; Extension applicable only in areas that commenced late. ACN Presidential Running Mate: Tinubu & Ribadu battle over running mate; Fmr Anti-corruption Czar, Ribadu & Party leaders submitted Dr. Sunny Ugochukwu tentatively to meet INEC's Jan 31 deadline; Dr. (Mrs.) Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala preferred by Ribadu; Tinubu suggests Bisi Akande (ACN National Chairman) or Chris Ngige (fmr Anambra Gov). Letter to Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN): I won’t accept my elevation to Supreme Court -Justice Isa Ayo Salami (President Court of Appeal) writes Justice Aloysius Katsina-Alu (CJN & Chairman of National Judicial Council). 2011 Presidential Campaign: Jonathan kicks off campaign in North-Central on Monday; 2nd leg of campaign to take off in South-West (Ibadan) on Tuesday. FG not responsible for upkeep of Nigerian returnees from Egypt -Dr Idi Hong (Foreign Affairs Minister of State). Nigerian University Commission (NUC) approves Lokoja for Kogi Federal University of Technology. Kwara Renewal Group to Screen Candidates in Kwara: Plans underway to embark on verification of credentials, political track records & antecedents of candidates. Nigeria’s Best Microfinance Institution: Self-Reliance Economic Advancement Programme (SEAP) was rated by Ford Foundation as one of world's 100 best Microfinance Institutions (MFI); Ranked 37 in world. •Football• England: Aston Villa 2-2 Fulham; Everton 5-3 Blackpool; Man City 3-0 West Brom; Newcastle 4-4 Arsenal; Stoke 3-2 Sunderland; Tottenham 2-1 Bolton; Wigan 4-3 Blackburn; Wolves 2-1 Man Utd. Spain: Barcelona 3-0 Atletico Madrid; Getafe 4-1 Deportivo; Villarreal 0-1 Levante. Italy: Cagliari 1-3 Juventus.

S.J News• [Feb 5, 2011]

S.J News• [Feb 5, 2011]• MTN deprives S.J of  'EDGE' signal for 24 hours. Northern Political Leaders Forum (NPLF) List Conditions For Jonathan: Chieftains under the chairmanship of Adamu Ciroma (fmr Finance Minister) demand lucrative Ministries & Ambassadorial posts-Agriculture, FCT, Defence, Works, AGF & retention of SGF seat. Candidates Storm INEC Hqtrs: Reception of list 4rm 12 more Parties; Final list for April elections out 2moro. Ex-INEC Boss Dead: Dr. Abel Guobadia (fmr INEC Chairman) died Friday morning, would have been 79 by June. Federal High court, Abeokuta reserves ruling in Bankole, Daniel, Isiaka & 36 others' suit. Tinubu & Buhari Set for Talks: ACN & CPC to deliberate on coalition ahead of elections. NEITI Indicts NNPC in Crude Oil Deals: British audit firm indicts NNPC of using trading position for profits @ Govt's expense between 2006 & 2008. Nigerians Vex as Kerosene Scarcity Intensifies: Sold for less than N100 per litre b4 the scarcity, now sells between N200 & N250. 2015 Elections: Local electronic voting machine will be used in 2015 -Mohammed Abubakar (Science & Technology Minister). South East Erosion: FG budgets N11.7bn For SEast erosion projects(y). PHCN Cable Electrocutes Couple: Couple gets electrocuted as Husband fixes dangling wire & as wife grabs him by the waist for safety. Police Arrest Teenagers with $9.7m, €664: Two 18-year-old boys arrested @ old domestic wing of Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos with $9,734,225 and €664,100 around 6.30 pm on Thursday; Boarded Arik Air flight 4rm Kano3.

S.J News• [Feb 4, 2011]

S.J News• [Feb 4, 2011]• Voters Registration: INEC registers 54.9 million voters as @ Jan 31; Meets on candidates’ lists 2day. Egypt: 533 Nigerians arrive Abuja, as ordered by President Jonathan. Bomb Scare @ Unijos: 2 perpetrators in students' custody for allegedly planting bomb in Abuja Hostel (Female); Police yet to see suspects; No bombs found. Lagos Govt increases workers’ salaries; Details of increase to be unveiled next week. Ogun Gov Election: Elder Joju Fadairo-led PDP faction picks Mrs Jokotade Odebunmi as Mr Gboyega Isiaka’s running mate in Ogun. 2 NYSC Members, 8 Others Arrested over DDC Machines in Oyo: Detained for registering with DDC machine in forest near a Fulani settlement. Tax Collecion: Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) collected N2.83tn taxes in 2010. Uduaghan threatens legal action against Clark, Mukoro. INEC ad hoc staff protest in Makurdi over allowance. Minimum Wage: NUT warns of looming crisis in education sector. Certificate scam: Suswam graduated in 1982 -School principal; Fmr WAEC staff takes responsibility for forging WAEC result. EFCC arraigns former NIMASA: Erstwhile Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) DG, Raymond Temisan Omatseye, arraigned @ Lagos High court over illegal transfer of funds & contract splitting; Pleaded 'not guilty' to all 11-count charge. Facebook Brouhaha in Jigawa: Man detained in Abuja for 9 days, to be remanded in prison for 1 week by Jigawa Magistrate court's order, for allegedly defaming Gov Sule Lamido (Jigawa) on facebook.

S.J News• [Feb 3, 2011]

S.J News• [Feb 3, 2011]• Voters Registration: INEC registers 54.9 million voters as @ Jan 31; Meets on candidates’ lists 2day. Egypt: 533 Nigerians arrive Abuja, as ordered by President Jonathan. Bomb Scare @ Unijos: 2 perpetrators in students' custody for allegedly planting bomb in Abuja Hostel (Female); Police yet to see suspects; No bombs found. Lagos Govt increases workers’ salaries; Details of increase to be unveiled next week. Ogun Gov Election: Elder Joju Fadairo-led PDP faction picks Mrs Jokotade Odebunmi as Mr Gboyega Isiaka’s running mate in Ogun. 2 NYSC Members, 8 Others Arrested over DDC Machines in Oyo: Detained for registering with DDC machine in forest near a Fulani settlement. Tax Collecion: Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) collected N2.83tn taxes in 2010. Uduaghan threatens legal action against Clark, Mukoro. INEC ad hoc staff protest in Makurdi over allowance. Minimum Wage: NUT warns of looming crisis in education sector. Certificate scam: Suswam graduated in 1982 -School principal; Fmr WAEC staff takes responsibility for forging WAEC result. EFCC arraigns former NIMASA: Erstwhile Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) DG, Raymond Temisan Omatseye, arraigned @ Lagos High court over illegal transfer of funds & contract splitting; Pleaded 'not guilty' to all 11-count charge. Facebook Brouhaha in Jigawa: Man detained in Abuja for 9 days, to be remanded in prison for 1 week by Jigawa Magistrate court's order, for allegedly defaming Gov Sule Lamido (Jigawa) on facebook.

S.J News• [Feb 2, 2011]

S.J News• [Feb 2, 2011]• Ogun Primaries: OBJ's Loyalists succeed while Gov Daniel's loses out, as INEC gives PDP tickets to fmr ECOMOG commander, Gen Adetunji Olurin (Gov Candidate) & Sen Iyabo Obasanjo (Ogun Central); Gov Daniel's Hon Gboyega Isiaka (Gov Candidate) & daughter of MKO, Lola Abiola-Edewor (Ogun Central) rejected by INEC, as ordered by court; Our list will be accepted in due course –Ogun Govt. Pipeline Vandalism: Lagos task force uncovers 100 illegal Oil Wells @ Ilashe, Lagos. 1,393 DDC machines faulty in 14 states -Investigation. 2011 Elections: Jonathan kicks off election campaign in Ibadan Tuesday. Recapitalisation deals in 6 Sick Banks Wrap up Deal this Week -CBN. NSE indices slide by N30bn. EFCC’s new office to gulp N18.8bn -FG; N11bn recovered within the last 7 years -Mrs Farida Waziri (EFCC Chairman). Youths Protest in Ekiti: Hold monarch hostage over mysterious death of a Pastor's wife @ Irepodun/Ifelodun LG. Leadership Crisis: Armed Police cordoned off Bauchi Assembly. Akwa Ibom Monarch’s Death: Nsit Ubium's Monarch murdered; Fish out killers -Gov Akpabio charges police. Gov Adams Oshiomhole (Edo) signs N112.7bn 2011 budget into law. Nigerian Navy fights Nigerian Merchant Navy for supremacy: The former accuses latter of impersonating naval personnel by wearing its uniform. Politicians, not Boko Haram killed ANPP Gov candidate & 5 others -Gov Sheriff (Borno). Concentrate on security, ANPP Presidential aspirant, Gov Shekarau (Kano) tells Jonathan. NAPTIP Arraigns Edo Chief Magistrate & Husband over Child Trafficking: 10-month-old boy allegedly trafficked to USA without parents' consent. •Football• England: Arsenal 2-1 Everton; Man Utd 3-1 Aston Villa; Sunderland 2-4 Chelsea; West Brom 2-2 Wigan. Italy: AC Milan 0-0 Lazio.

S.J News• [Feb 1, 2011]

S.J News• [Feb 1, 2011]• Plot Against Mimiko: Tinubu strategises against Gov Olusegun Mimiko (Ondo) for supporting Jonathan; ACN chieftain moves against Gov’s 2nd term ambition. Presidential Running Mate: Gen Buhari picks Pastor Tunde Bakare (SNG Convener) of Latter Rain Bible Church; ANPP- Gov Shekarau (Kano) grabs John Odigie-Oyegun (fmr Edo Gov). 2011 Elections: DDC machines can’t detect multiple registration, ACN claims. FG assures on security b4 April polls, as Security Chiefs meet in Abuja. Customers' Bank Update: NBA seeks extension of record. Israeli’s Death in Ekiti: Ekiti Justice Group (EJG) calls on Police, SSS to investigate death of Daniel Lamdan in Fountain hotel, Ado-Ekiti last week; Was invited by Gov Fayemi (Ekiti). Jonathan must fish out Pa Alfred Rewane’s (elder statesman) killers -Freed suspects (incarcerated for 15 years). Jonathan Meets Abdullah Gul (Turkey Presido) for Economy Deal: Leaves AU summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 2-day for official Turkey visit. Profit Taking: Market capitalisation slides by N168bn. Lagos Budget: Fashola signs N450bn budget into law. FG selects London Stock Exchange for 1st Sovereign Debt Issue: $500m Bond, 6.75 Annual interest, Matures Jan 2021. CPC Presents 2 Gov Candidates in Oyo: Hon Taiwo Ibrahim (declared) & Adebayo Shittu (documentary evidence) in tussle. 5 Nigerian varsities listed among best 100 in Africa's 2011 Ranking: #30 Unilorin (#1 in Naija); #33 UI; #34 Unilag; #35 OAU; #60 Uniben. PDP woos ex-ANPP Presidential aspirant, Harry Akande; Resigns 4rm ANPP BOT. Doctors raise concern over visitors to Mandela, as he recuperates 4rm an acute respiratory tract infection. 5 Die in Boat Mishap in Delta: 2 Speed boats' head-on-collision in creek @ Burutu LG throws passengers into water. Chelsea breaks British Transfer record by paying a reported £50m to seal capture of striker Fernando Torres 4rm Liverpool. • Football• Spain: Racing 1-1 Valencia.

S.J News• [Jan 31, 2011]

S.J News• [Jan 31, 2011]• Borno, Jos, Bauchi on fire •2 policemen, 2 Boko Haram killed in Maiduguri •Crisis, threat to April polls - Gov Lamido •IBB laments killings. FG bans importation of rice through land borders. NLC places workers on alert over Union. CNPP urges ACN, CPC to present common presidential candidate. Gov Primary: Crisis rocks Kano PDP over rerun. PDP presidential primary: Saraki not behind Atiku’s defeat – AYC. Cooking gas consumption’ll rise to 1m metric tonnes by 2015 - FG. PDP, ACN members defect enmasse to ACPN in Kwara.
400 Nigerian prisoners in Turkey want Jonathan’s intervention. Aliero denies invitation to Aso Villa. •Football• England: Arsenal 2-1 Huddersfield; Fulham 4-0 Tottenham; Notts County 1-1 Man City; West Ham 3-2 Nott'm Forest; Wolves 0-1 Stoke. Spain: Atletico Madrid 0-2 Athletic Bilbao; Espanyol 0-1 Villarreal; Osasuna 1-0 Real Madrid. Italy: Inter Milan 3-2 Palermo; Juventus 1-2 Udinese; Napoli 4-0 Sampdoria.

S.J News• [Jan 30, 2011]

S.J News• [Jan 30, 2011]• Teslim Folarin (Senate Leader) Loses out, Congratulates Akinjide: Despite parallel elections emerging both of them as victors, Jumoke Akinjide receives PDP nomination form for Oyo Central Senatorial district. April Presidential Poll: North draws new strategies, as Atiku, Gusau & Northern leaders hold fresh talks. 2011: Govs will build pro-Jonathan coalition -Gov Uduaghan (Delta). Assassinated Borno Gov aspirant (ANPP) buried. Jos Latest: 14 Unijos students shot, many killed, 20 houses burnt in Students' protest over stabbing of colleague to death by assailant. Insecurity: 9 Governors -Amaechi (Rivers), Babangida(Niger), Sylva (Bayelsa), Uduaghan (Delta), Imoke (Cross River), Chime (Enugu), Elechi (Ebonyi), Obi (Anambra) & Bukola Saraki (Kwara)- meet in Kwara over threat to national unity. Kabba Riot: No fewer than 7 now killed in Lokoja over proposed varsity location; Kabba youths protest siting of Federal university in Lokoja on wednesday. Osun Speaker Loses Seat: Election of Rafiu Adejare Bello nullified by Osogbo election tribunal; 'April 14, 2007 election was marred with violence, multiple voting and over-voting'; Re-run election to be conducted within 30 days. Oyo Gov Race: Rashid Ladoja (erstwhile Gov) denies stepping down. Special Adviser on Diaspora to Jonathan: National Union of True Igbo Movement (NUTIM) berates appointment of Bianca, wife of Emeka Ojukwu (ex-Biafran warlord), while Ojukwu was in London hospital. •Football• England: Aston Villa 3-1 Blackburn; Birmingham 3-2 Coventry; Bolton 0-0 Wigan; Everton 1-1 Chelsea; Southampton 1-2 Man Utd. Spain: Deportivo 3-3 Sevilla; Hercules 0-3 Barcelona; Real Sociedad 2-0 Almeria. Italy: Catania 0-2 AC Milan; Lazio 2-0 Fiorentina.

S.J News• [Jan 29, 2011]

S.J News• [Jan 29, 2011]• Gov Candidate Assassinated: ANPP Gubernatorial candidate shot dead alongside 6 others, including brother of Borno Governor, after jumat prayer; Boko Haram Fingered; Burial arrangement set for 2day. PDP Oyo Central Senatorial Re-run: Jumoke Akinjide emerges candidate @ Durbar stadium while Sen Teslim Folarin was declared winner in undisclosed location, as parallel elections were held on Friday; Both aspirants claim victory. Voters Regidtration: NEC Extends Registration By One Week. Loses 20 DDC machines to thieves. PDP Senatorial Re-run: Sen Smart Adeyemi wins Kogi west PDP Primary. Presidential Elections: Alliance of Democracy (AD) to  adopt Jonathan as Presidential candidate; Names Sen Mojisoluwa Akinfenwa as Chairman. PDP Re-run Election: Delta North Senatorial re-run fails to hold on friday @ Asaba, as no party official showed up; To hold 2day. Bauchi Crisis: 18 arrested with various weapons in connection with Thursday’s crisis that rocked Tafawa Balewa LG which claimed 4 lives. Arewa Crisis Deepens: Barely 48 hours after Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) denounced Jonathan's candidacy, Mohammed Abdurrahman (fmr forum's sec) says bluffing-ACF can't stop Jonathan. Saraki’s Commissioners Quit to Join Dad’s Party: Environment & Women affairs commissioners ditch PDP for Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN) ahead of the 2011 elections.200 Killed In Jos In December -Human Rights Watch. Account Update: Customers storm banks in last-minute rush to meet Jan 31 dead-line. 5 Unijos Students Shot: Friday activities paralysed cos of protest against stabbing of colleague to death by assailant; 5 shot & injured in protest. 2 feared dead In Kabba youth-police clash over location of new federal university. Juju Fails Bank Robber: Juju fails Niger bank robber; Police beat am tire. Kerosene Scarcity: Price of fire wood shoots up too, as kerosene is sold between N200-N250.

S.J News• [Jan 28, 2011]

S.J News• [Jan 28, 2011]• Brouhaha Rocks ACN: Pressure mounts on Ribadu to withdraw, as likely VP (Tinubu) fields Buhari as new Presidential candidate in ACN/CPC alliance; Gov Fashola (Lagos), Gov Fayemi (Ekiti) & Gov Oshiomhole (Edo) part ways with Tinubu. Fresh Jos Cris: No fewer than 10 die & numerous houses blazed in Barkin-Ladi LG in early hours of Thursday; 29 attackers (Fulani-suspected + 1 mobile police) raid Jong, Sulkut, Lohana & Nyalawa. Nigeria’s Debt Profile: Profile is healthy -Debt Management Office (DMO); Debt:GDP=19% compared with global acceptable standard of 40%; Nigeria not utilising opportunities in African Development Bank (AfDB). PDP Insists on Re-run: Orders re-run of remaining 24 seat of N'Assembly; Primaries closed since Jan15 vis-à-vis timetable -INEC. Voters Registration: 2 INEC officials suffocate by Generator's exhaust fumes  while sleeping in room  near Registration centre in Yobe. FG orders reopening of schools Monday. Bayelsa: Ex-militant donates boat for registration of women. Casualisation of Staff: NLC threatens to shut down Union Bank nationwide. EFCC Arrests PDP Chieftain: Mr Robinson Wasa, responsible for loss of Sen Ajuji Waziri (EFCC chairman's husband) in Gombe Senatorial Primaries,  gets arrested. JTF impounds N2.6bn cocaine 4rm Bolivia in Tin Can Island Port (TCIP). Kano commences payment of N15,028 minimum wage this month. NNPC has enough gas for power supply -Austin Oniwon (GMD NNPC). Oyo NMA Threatens Total Strike February 1: Nigerian Medical Association set to embark on strike over non-implementation of the Consolidated Medical Salary Scale (CONMESS). Edo:Crisis hits Oshiomhole’s cabinet as more commissioners resign. Sarah Jibril refutes taking Jonathan to court.

S.J News• [Jan 27, 2011]

S.J News• [Jan 27, 2011]• Voters Registration: We will need N6.6bn for 7 days extension –INEC. Reps Plot Against Dimeji Bankole (Speaker): Reps plan impeachment due to inability of majority legislatures to secure re-election tickets; Bankole (Speaker) abruptly adjourns till 2weeks. Jos Tension on Wednesday: Youths mobilise against Hausa meat traders & military escorts whom were enroute to Gada Biu & Abbatori meat market; Force military & traders to flee despite sporadic shooting. NDLEA, in d last 8 months, seizes about 32.9 tonnes of Indian hemp worth N3bn in Ondo -Ondo NDLEA. Ibadan High court removes Oyo monarch: Oba Samuel Adegbola (Eleruwa of Eruwa) deposed; Installed as Ibarapa East LG ruler in 1998.. Alleged N100m gift: ACPN & ACN calls on INEC to probe Kwara Govt's N50,000 grant to 1,872 polling units. ACN accuses Akwa Ibom Govt of buying voter cards. I will abide by party’s decision on Dep Gov ticket –Mrs Sarah Sosan (Dep Gov); Dispels rumour of being dropped. N6.5bn fraud: Judge fixes March 1 for ruling: Abuja High court to rule on whether EFCC obtained Statement under duress in N6.5bn corruption charge against Prof Babalola Borisade (fmr Aviation Minister) & 3 others. Sunny Ade now ‘born-again’ Christian @ RCCG, Yaba, Lagos when Pastor Enoch Adeboye (General Overseer) made an altar call. •Football• England: Liverpool 1-0 Fulham. Carling: Birmingham 3-1 West Ham (agg 4-3). Spain: Copa del Rey- Barcelona 5-0 Almeria; Sevilla 0-1 Real Madrid. S.J wishes ː̗̀ː̗̀☀̤̣̈̇ː̖́‎​ː̖́‎​<3T:*yeenː̗̀ː̗̀☀̤̣̈̇ː̖́‎​ː̖́‎​<3 a splendid bday.

S.J News• [Jan 26, 2011]

S.J News• [Jan 26, 2011]• Voters Registration: Extension, as House of Reps amend Electoral Act to abridge time 4rm 60 to 30 days, within which INEC will stop registration of voters b4 any general election; Senate summons Jega, orders reopening of schools by Friday. INEC can’t stop our re-runs -PDP; Says INEC is a creation of law. Kogi Re-run Elections: Gov re-run fails to hold in Kogi on Tuesday; Senatorial re-run scheduled for 2day. Ibadan 3hours Inferno: 150 shops razed & 3 hospitalised as Fuel Tanker loses control near Ojoo roundabout. Mrs Sarah Jibril drags PDP to court over Jonathan: Despite attaining 1 vote in PDP Presidential Primaries, Sarah drags Jonathan to Federal High Court, Abuja 4 foul play. Pension Scam: EFCC discovers N800m in Federal Civil Service Dep Director of Finance's account (Mrs Piana Chidi). Budget: Lagos Assembly approves N450bn. DDC machines thieves are wasting their time -Zinox Boss. University Closure: Students protest face-off between NUC & Lead City university over withdrawal of Law & PG School Licence. Salvage 4rm Collapse: Resident doctors urge Ogun Govt to handover Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital (OOUTH) to FG. FG to renew partnership with Germany on defence, military training. Landlord kills 35-yr-old tenant over N300 electricity bill @ Akinyele LG, Oyo. Policeman loses 4 out of 6 children to kerosene explosion in Oghara, Delta. 33-yr-old lover kills mother of 5 (38-yr-old) over refusal to marry him while she was asleep in Kano. Borno Police arrests Man with stolen tanker with 33,400 litres of petrol 4rm Bauchi. •Football• English: Blackpool 2-3 Man Utd; Wigan 1-2 Aston Villa. Carling: Arsenal 3-0 Ipswich (agg 3-1).

S.J News• [Jan 25, 2011]

S.J News• [Jan 25, 2011]• Jos Crisis: 8 killed in 3 fresh attacks on Sunday midnight raids by unknown gunmen; Protesting women shot by Special Task Force (STF) gets hospitalised. Voters Registration: Corpers ground exercise in Oyo by staying away over non-payment of allowances; INEC denies owing officials; Senate resumes & debates complaints over registration on Jan 25, since Dec 22 break. INEC halts PDP Primary re-runs; We’ll not tolerate illegal action -INEC; Re-run primaries earlier set for 2day & 2moro. Jonathan seeks partnership with royal fathers on national security. Rep calls for extension of voter registration. Buhari encourages Nigerians to register. Stolen DDC machines will not affect April elections -INEC. Uproar over Kwara’s N93.6m Support for Centres: Allocates sum to 1,872 registration centres in the state to cushion hardship of officials; Each centre is to get N50,000. NLC calls for extention of voter registration by 10 days. Minister begs ICPC to Shelve Trial: Minister of State for Health (Suleiman Bello) indicted for allegedly receiving N11m while serving as INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in 2007 4rm Gov Murtala Nyako (Adamawa). ICPC Sues ex-Adamawa SSG over Alleged N240m Fraud: 10-count charge against John Eddie Manassa @ Yola High court for personal use of money belonging to House of Assembly members for Wardrobe, Constituency, Sallah & Christmas allowances. Reps set to adopt death penalty, life imprisonment for terrorists. Airlines’ Debts: Minister summons aviation chiefs. SIM Card Registration: 11m SIM cards registered -NCC. FG assures international community of efficient privatisation of PHCN. MasterCard, Interswitch issue co-branded debit card from February. •Football• England: Bolton 0-4 Chelsea. Spain: Athletic Bilbao 3-0 Hercules.

S.J News• [Jan 24, 2011]

S.J News• [Jan 24, 2011]• Voters Registration: INEC officials registers voters @ Ijaw Politician's home in Warri; He’s doing that @ his own risk -INEC. Unemployed youths sell queue spaces for N100 in Damaturu, Yobe. 7 DDC machines stolen in Plateau, 4 recovered. Northern Leaders Shocked over IBB’s Support for Jonathan: The Northern Political Leaders Forum (NPLF) & Northern Elders Forum (NEF)see IBB's decision 2 congratularte Jonathan as an endorsement & abandoning of d Zoning agenda. Jos Bomb Blast: 5,000 victims resettle in Bauchi. Police Raid Azukah's (Henry Okah's Wife) Home in South Africa, 1 dies: Victim loses life shortly after placement of plastic bags over head for alleged drug possession. Implementation of N18, 000 minimum wage should not exceed February -NLC President. Jonathan & 4 other Presidents to be Honoured in US for Deepening Democracy: Helen Johnson-Sirleaf (Liberia), Bai Koroma (Sierra Leone), Ali Bongo (Gabon) &  Faure Gnassingbe (Togo) also to be honoured in chicago, USA by League of African- American Media Professionals. LAUTECH’s Faculty of Education, Iseyin, begins June. Ekiti N1bn Diversion: Ekiti State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) denies diversion of Teachers' & LG workers' Dec Salary by Gov Fayemi (Ekiti). FG to begin dualisation of Benin-Abraka road in March -Minister. 7 Chinese arrested for scooping petrol in Lagos. Voter Registration: Business magnate donates generating set in Jigawa. No voter cards, no pilgrimage, Gov Timipre Sylva (Bayelsa) tells pilgrims. No voter card, no January salary, Gov Fayemi (Ekiti) warns workers. Doctors separate siamese twins at UCH. •Football• England: Blackburn 2-0 West Brom. Spain: Real Madrid 1-0 Mallorca; Sporting Gijon 1-0 Atletico Madrid; Villarreal 2-1 Real Sociedad. Italy: AC Milan 2-0 Cesena; Fiorentina 1-1 Lecce; Sampdoria 0-0 Juventus; Udinese 3-1 Inter Milan.

S.J News• [Jan 23, 2011]

S.J News• [Jan 23, 2011]• 2011 Zoning: Sen President (David Mark) to be replaced by South-West, House Speaker (Dimeji Bankole) zoned to North-Central, SGF (Ahmed Yayale) & House Dep Speaker (Usman Nafada) zoned to South-East, South-South for Presidency & PDP Dep National Chairman, North-East for Dep Senate President & PDP National Chairman, if new PDP Zoning arrangement scales through. Defence Minister Warns Ondo LP against Politicising Voter Registration: Adetokunbo Kayode reacts to alleged conducting of PDP parallel voters registration in Ondo. North, South-East may Clash over PDP Chairmanship: Fmr Dep National Chairman (Haliru Mohammed) succeeds Nwodo (fmr National Chairman) in acting capacity. Stop giving illegal directive to staff of LAUTECH College of Health Sciences & its Teaching hospital in Osogbo, Osun -Gov Aregbesola (Osun) warns Gov Alao-Akala (Oyo). Girl Murdered in her Apartmment: Found dead 3days after attack @ Calling Street, Langbasa, Ajah, Lagos residence. N4bn Debt: Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) grounds 5 domestic airlines (Air Nigeria, Aerocontractors, Dana Air, Chanchangi & IRS) over landing & parking charges. •Football• England: Arsenal 3-0 Wigan; Aston Villa 1-0 Man City; Blackpool 1-2 Sunderland; Everton 2-2 West Ham; Fulham 2-0 Stoke; Man Utd 5-0 Birmingham; Newcastle 1-1 Tottenham; Wolves 0-3 Liverpool. Spain: Barcelona 3-0 Racing; Sevilla 4-1 Levante; Valencia 4-3 Malaga.

S.J News• [Jan 22, 2011]

S.J News• [Jan 22, 2011]• 2011: INEC inspects foreign facilities for printing of ballot papers. Banking Reforms: 4 big banks to capitalise in few weeks –Sanusi (CBN Gov). IG of Police (Hafiz Ringim) bans use of siren on highways. Contract Splitting: Bode George (fmr PDP Chieftain & NPA Chairman), others must complete jail term –Appeal Court, Lagos; Sentenced Oct 26, 2009 for 2yrs without fine. Atiku Quits Presidential Race: Closes down campaign office. Voter Registration: INEC to decide on extension Monday; 3 Foreigners Register In Katsina, Caught by Immigration; Double Registration Suspect Nabbed In Jigawa. Let’s Adopt Old Register -Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu (PDP BOT Member); Suggests update & correction of old register. Pro-Jonathan Groups Target 60m Voters. Yakubu Gowon Laments Rot In Education Sector. Bomb scare @ Bayelsa: Friday activities suffer setback @ State Secretariat; It’s a lie -State Govt. 100 Days: Gov Fayemi (Ekiti) inaugurates 100 Transformers, Motorcycles. Jonathan & Ivorian Prime Minister (Guillaume Soro) meet over President Laurent Gbagbo (incumbent) in Abuja; PM appointed by President Alassane Ouattara (recognised). Abuja Corps Members to Jega: DDC machines not Good. Killers of Eleweomo (Oyo NURTW boss) won’t go unpunished - Gov Alao-Akala (Oyo). NUC University Closure Extension: Gives 6weeks to Lead City University, Ibadan to provide evidence of Programme (Law, Nursing & PG School) closure or lose operational licence of University. Father Of Rape Victim Cries For Justice: Dyr old daughter raped by herbalist in Bauchi. •Football• Spain: Barcelona Players are d Shortest In Europe –Study.

S.J News• [Jan 21, 2011]

S.J News• [Jan 21, 2011]• Presidential Advisory Committee (PAC) Report: Gen Theophilus Danjuma-led Committee tells FG to reduce ministries. Voters Registration: INEC confirms DDC machines missing in Bayelsa, Niger; Politicians divert machines, INEC officials in Delta; Suspected INEC officials arrested; US firm's (Avante) inadequate DDC machine supply is sabotaging us -Jega. Pastor Adeboye clocks 30 today as RCCG’s General Overseer. VP Sambo solicits NURTW support for voter registration. Kwara 2011: South monarchs divided over choice of PDP Gov candidate (AbdulFatah Ahmed); Ahmed hails 4rm Shàré, Ifelodun LG, considered not saleable amongst other candidates'. Dangote cement bags 3 SON’s award on quality production. Lead City University: NUC takes final decision 2day on withdrawal of licence. Benin-Ore Highway: 18burn to death in accident involving 18-seater bus, a truck & several other vehicles. Security Beefed up @ Nwodos’ Homes: Enugu homes of erstwhile PDP National Chairman alongside brothers' secured due to alleged arson threats. High Diesel Price: Fuel crisis imminent as NARTO withdraws tankers; NUPENG demands end to deregulation of diesel. Oyo Health Workers: Strike to begin 2day over Govt refusal to implement 75% Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS). Ojukwu Expresses Gratitude: ex-Biafran warlord (Ojukwu) is out of coma, responding to treatment & greeting nigerians -Gov Peter Obi (Anambra). N15bn Fraud: Sokoto Appeal court okays Attahiru Bafarawa’s (Sokoto ex- Gov) trial; Trial commences Feb 8 @ Sokoto High court. Ekiti Assembly Primaries: 6 ACN lawmakers set to defect due to imposition of candidates; Hold meeting with Ekiti PDP chairman & Ayo Fayose (fmr Gov). MEND’s Threat: FG deploys soldiers in Niger Delta to curb MEND's threat on sabotaging downstream oil sector. Katsina earmarks N3.5bn for new Govt House. Shehu of Borno urges Muslims to allow wives & daughters to register.

S.J News• [Jan 20, 2011]

S.J News• [Jan 20, 2011]• PDP divided over Nwodo’s replacement; Jonathan consults with Govs, party leaders; Party Executive visits Bode George (fmr dep national chairman [South]) at Kirikiri. Voter registration: My children are not in school -Jonathan. President’s Victory: Atiku, others rule out court option. Strike, protest, multiple entries mar voter registration; Gunmen attack Ebonyi community over DDC machines. Bauchi: 89 units yet to commence registration. Boko Haram strikes again in Borno, kills 4. N13bn scam: Federal High Court, Nasarawa, on Wednesday, held that fmr Nasarawa Gov (Abdullahi Adamu), a PDP Senatorial candidate, Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu & 10 others have a case to answer. SEC approves Oscar Onyema as NSE CEO, Bajomo as ED. Eleweomo's (Oyo NURTW boss) Murder: Notice of Complaints served on Folarin, others. No breakthrough in Ivory Coast talks - AU envoy. DDC Machines: Enugu REC deploys computer engineers. Admission: UI rejects 1,012 candidates with fake results; Matriculates 3,508 students. April Polls: JAMB shifts 2011 UTME to June 11; Closes registration April 29. Power Generation: FG turns to coal. Sambo’s convoy injures policemen in Kaduna. Ogun workers to pay for re-sit promotion exams. No party can wrest power from ANPP in Borno -Gov Sheriff. Oyo Primary: Aggrieved ACN members reject Sen Abiola Ajimobi’s nomination as Gov candidate. Purge Nigeria of arms, Oshiomhole urges police. ACN aspirants in Osun protest imposition of candidates. Oluseyi Petinrin (Chief of Defence Staff) cautions colleagues on involvement in politics. 5-yr-old girl dies as fire razes church in Lagos. Banks tasked on support for SMEs. Market capitalisation rises by N93 billion. •Football• England FA: Leeds 1-3 Arsenal. Italy: Inter Milan 3-2 Cesena.

S.J News• [Jan 19, 2011]

S.J News• [Jan 19, 2011]• PDP sacks Nwodo, Aide storms NEC meeting with resignation letter; Dr Okwesilieze Nwodo (ex-PDP Chairman) resigned 4rm office to save d party from ‘multiple litigation,’ in d build-up to April elections -Jonathan; Ex-PDP Chairman to face disciplinary action; Dr Haliru Bello (National Dep Chairman) takes over in acting capacity; I’ve no hand in Nwodo’s downfall -Atiku. Ciroma, others in fresh plan to stop Jonathan, ask Atiku to head for court; Jonathan unfit to rule Nigeria -Atiku, Ribadu, Shekarau. MEND Threatens Fresh Attack on Oil Installations: Jomo Gbomo (MEND Spokesman) issues threat 2 attack downstream oil sector; Warns residents of evacuation to avert loss of life. Abuja Explosion: Charles Okah (Suspect) slumps in Federal High Court, Abuja; Ordered to National Hospital 4 treatment; Case adjourned till January 27. Voters Registration Break: Parents flay President Jonathan's Children's return to school; Despite compulsory holidays, Jonathan's 2 kids still attend American International School, Abuja; Jan 30 scheduled for new resumption date. National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) gives INEC 48 hours to vacate schools. Kidnappers of UNIUYO VC’s husband (Dr. Memfin Ekpo) demand N100m ransom. N’Assembly to Spend N10m on Cleaning Services Monthly: To spend N240.3m on cleaning of its Phase III building & N450.7m on fuelling of generators in d edifice. UN experts arrive Nigeria over Iran arm cache. INEC registers 150,000 in 3 days in Osun. N500m Hotel Contract Scam: Niger Govt seeks police assistance for recovery. 76 Oil Wells: Supreme Court fixes March 18 for judgment in Rivers v A/Ibom case over Possession. Rashidi Ladoja (Accord Party Gov candidate) drags BCOS before NBC over rejection of adverts. FG introduces new electricity tariff July. •Football• England FA: Cardiff 0-2 Stoke; Man City 4-2 Leicester; Wolves 5-0 Doncaster.

S.J News• [Jan 18, 2011]

S.J News• [Jan 18, 2011]• Voter Registaration: 3 killed, 4 injured in Jos; 4 machines disappear in Ibadan, reappear with 2,000 names; C’River lawmaker, 4 others arrested for snatching DDC machine. PDP shops for Nwodo’s replacement; Maduekwe, Anyim top list, as PDP NEC holds emergency meeting 2day. Lagos High Court acquits 1995 Murder Suspects of National Democratic Coalition's (NADECO) Chieftain: Court frees Pa Alfred Rewane’s murder suspects (Lucky Igbinovia & Effong Elemi Edu) after 16 years. Osun PDP chairman resigns. 3,000 PDP members defect to Accord Party in Oyo. FG will set up Microfinance Development Fund (MDF) this year to accelerate growth in real GDP -Jonathan. PDP Primary: Emulate IBB, Gusau by conceding victory to Jonathan -Movement for Democratic Sustainability (MDS). Aftermath of PDP Primaries: I’m not afraid to go to Kaduna -Sambo (VP); Dispels rumour of fear cos of role played in return of Gov Patrick Yakowa (Kaduna) as PDP Gov candidate. Pan-Igbo group (Ohanaeze Ndigbo) wades into Gov Chime (Enugu)/Nwodo (PDP National Chairman) feud. Jan 14 Ilobu Riot: Police arraign 27 youths for murder & arson @ Osogbo Magistrate Court; Assistant Superitendent of Police (ASP) killed during riot. I won Ekiti Gov elections twice, Segun Oni insists. UN arms inspection team arrives Nigeria. Nigeria’s $500m Eurobond opens this week. Voter Registration: 'Come out to register, get free meal,' Saraki promises Kwara people. LAUTECH: ASUU condemns GovAlao-Akala’s directive to health workers to report to Ogbomoso, instead of Osogbo where d hospital is located. Edo police arrest 40 suspected cult members. Eleweomo: Oyo state High Court strikes out bail application of Senate Leader, 3 others; Ruling has no effect cos of release by Chief Magistrates Court. Kidnapping: Mr. Ibu marks family’s release in church. Golf3, Honda Halla or Mazda  available 4 Sale? Ping me now!!!

S.J News• [Jan 17, 2011]

S.J News• [Jan 17, 2011]• Voter Registration: DDC machines frustrate Nigerians; OBJ’s fingerprints rejected; Mark, other Nigerians lament; No voter card, no pilgrimage - Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN). PDP Primaries: IBB's influence in Zamfara (in-law as Gov) & Niger (home town) led to Jonathan's loss; I congratulated Jonathan cos am a statesman ever keen to stabilise democracy in the country -IBB. More Trouble for Dr Nwodo (PDP National Chairman): S’East PDP passes vote of no confidence in Nwodo; Nwodo moves to vacate Enugu High court order. ANPP Presidential Primaries: Gov Shekarau (Kano) emerges ANPP’s presidential candidate. Accounts Update: Customers accuse banks of hidden agenda. Nuhu Ribadu replies Richard Akinjide (fmr Attorney-Genaral of the Federation): Describes him as living in the past, following the latter’s comments that Ribadu was not fit to be president. AU in fresh bid to mediate in Ivory Coast crisis. Nuhu Ribadu picked as ACN Presidential candidate cos of need to allow youths take over d governance of d country -Chief Bisi Akande (ACN Chairman). CBN, banks sign sinking fund MoU for AMCON. NECO & WAEC Withheld-Results: 83% of withheld results cancelled due to examination malpractices. CAC Worshippers Protest: An Ekiti CAC church's members seal church in protest of Pastor's transfer to Sokoto. Customs adopts automation for clearing goods. INEC deploys 2,293 DDC machines, 5,096 staff in Kogi. Saraki not instrumental to victory in Offa -Mohammed Belgore (ACN Gov candidate). Ekiti judiciary workers begin 5-day warning strike 2day for Govt failure to improve welfare. •Football• England: Birmingham 1-1 Aston Villa; Liverpool 2-2 Everton; Sunderland 1-1 Newcastle; Tottenham 0-0 Man Utd. Spain: Almeria 1-1 Real Madrid; Barcelona 4-1 Malaga; Valencia 2-0 Deportivo. Italy: Cesena 0-1 Roma; Genoa 2-4 Udinese; Juventus 2-1 Bari; Lazio 1-0 Sampdoria; Lecce 1-1 AC Milan.

S.J News• [Jan 16, 2011]

S.J News• [Jan 16, 2011]• N54bn Voters Registration: 1st day of registration recorded machine shortages & low batteries; We will succeed -Jega assures. PDP ticket: Jonathan to meet Atiku, Sarah Jibril & Northern Forum 4 pacification; Flags-off voters’ registration exercise in Bayelsa with family. ACN, CPC Set to Break PDP Strongholds: Mobilises supporters to register; Promises aggrieved N'Assembly & Gov aspirants 4rm PDP, due to shenanigans, automatic ticket based on reputation & electoral values. Crisis Looms in First Lady’s Camp: National Women Rights Advocates attributes low Primaries turnout by women, low Votes for Sarah Jibril & unfeasibility of 35% women representation in National & State Govt as we march into 4th Republic to the inactions of Patience Jonathan. 2011 Oyo Gov Elections: Emergence of Sen Abiola Ajimobi as Gov candidate of ACN makes aggrieved aspirants threaten defection. 2011 Ogun Gov Elections: ACN youths, women protest over Sen Ibikunle Amosun’s choice in Ogun & Clamour 4 zoning 2 Ogun West Sen district which has been marginalised for 34 years; Protest is dangerous to democracy -Osoba. ‘Dead men voted in Delta PDP primaries’ -Aspirants. Kogi: PDP stakeholders demand completion of Senatorial Primaries. Oyinlola (fmr Osun Gov) brokers peace between Gov Alao-Akala (Oyo) & Chief Yomi Akintola. Again, Gov Akpabio wins PDP Gov Primaries re-run. PDP has failed to deliver -Oshiomhole. EFCC v Kogi Govt: FHC re-assigns EFCC suits from Lokoja to Abuja. •Football• England: Chelsea 2-0 Blackburn; Man City 4-3 Wolves; Stoke 2-0 Bolton; West Brom 3-2 Blackpool; West Ham 0-3 Arsenal; Wigan 1-1 Fulham. Italy: Inter Milan 4-1 Bologna; Napoli 0-0 Florentina. Spain: Sevilla 1-2 Espanyol; Villarreal 4-2 Osasuna.

S.J News• [Jan 15, 2011]

S.J News• [Jan 15, 2011]• 2011 Presidential Candidate: ACN picks Ribadu to battle Jonathan. PDP Primary: Why IBB didn’t attend cos of 'undemocratic' electoral process -use of different ballot boxes for states instead of same for all- capable of revealing state dat didn't vote for him; Congratulates Jonathan. Why North Dumped Atiku: Sins of d former VP against northern leaders during his 1st term in office played a major part in the decision of the region to ditch him despite d ciroma-led committee declaring him as d northern consensus candidate. FG, States, May Clash Over N450bn NNPC Debt. ANPP Primary: Shekarau, Akande, Tofa Slug It Out 2day. Amosun Picks Ogun ACN Governorship Ticket. Kwara INEC Receives 1,233 DDC Machines. Continued bank closure may mar Registration In Plateau. ACN gives Ajimobi Gov ticket In Oyo; Other aspirants protest. Don’t dabble into our family affair, Dr Olusola Saraki’s daughter (Oyinlola Saraki) warns; She picks ANPP ticket for Asa/Ilorin West House of Representatives constituency. RCCG General Overseer, Pastor General Adeboye Visits Ibadan 2day to consecrate d new Generl Overseer of Glory Tabernacle Ministry’s (GT),  Pastor Gabriel Emiola Akinbola, as well as teach @ a Bible Study programme at the University of Ibadan, Oyo. Oyinlola congratulates Jonathan, PDP. Bauchi: Baba Tela gets Governorship Ticket. Oluyole LG Set For Voter Registration exercise. AD Admonishes Nigerians on Voter Registration.

S.J News• [Jan 14, 2011]

S.J News• [Jan 14, 2011]• PDP Presidential Primary: Jonathan wins & defeats Atiku in Adamawa & other states with 2736-805 votes, says, I am agent of change; Sarah Jibril bags 1 votes...oops! I meant 'vote'. Party Primaries: Politicians mop up dollars; FOREX market undergoes stress  as artificial scarcity has hit the United States dollar & other major world countries cos of Naija Primaries. Eleweomo's (NURTW boss) Murder: Court releases Senate Leader (Sen Teslim Folarin) & 3 others 9 days after incarceration for further investigation by the police. More Violence @ Ekiti ACN Primaries: 3 killed, 9 injured in Edo ACN primaries. 2011 Elections: INEC to use tracking devices for movement of electoral materials. NCCE to produce teachers relevant to UBE - Exec Sec. Pack your luggage from Agodi Govt House, Oyo ANPP Gov candidate tells Gov Alao-Akala (Oyo). Katsina Govt releases N1.3bn for workers’ leave grant. EFCC raids 4 oil firms, arrests 12 over $100m bribery scam8. Free, fair election, way to honour Bola Ige -Gov Fashola (Lagos). INEC delivers 7,600 DDC machines in Lagos3; Receives 2,510 out of 3,451 in Ogun. Don’t make inciting statements on Jos crisis, STF commander warns. Gov Fayemi (Ekiti) pays WAEC fees for Ekiti Students. Oyo Central Senate Seat: Akinjide beats Rasaki & 2 others3. Court stops Bauchi CPC 4rm conducting primaries. Lead University Closure: Law graduate files contempt of court suit against Okojie, Bichi. AD partners ACN on April polls. NAFDAC discovers fake yoghurt factory in Kaduna. Support democracy, not parties, Oshiomhole tells military. Primary: ACN returns 8 out of 26 National Assembly members:s. Mobile police to be withdrawn from banks