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.