S.J News• [April 1, 2011]

S.J News• [April 1, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Akwa-Ibom ACN Gov Candidate: Sen John James Akpan Udoedehe (Akwa Ibom ACN Gov candidate) re-arrested after being granted N10million bail by Federal High court for a 4-count charge on treason, after being in police custody since March 25. Police Averts Explosion @ Gov Aregbesola’s Rally: Police discover explosive allegedly planted under podium to be used by Gov Rauf Aregbesola (Osun) @ campaign rally in Okuku. 3 Killed in Fresh Jos Attack: Unknown armed men attack local miners around 12am, leaving 3 dead & many others injured@ Mararaban Forom, Barkin-Ladi LG, Jos. Electricity Tariff: Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to publish new electricity tariff structure in May, 2011 -Sam Amadi (NERC Chairman). INEC Elections: 109 Senators & 360 House of Reps to be elected on Saturday by open secret ballot system @ 120,000 polling stations with 3 officials each. Chief of Army Staff Reads Riot Act: Lt-Gen Azubuike Ihejirika (Chief of Army Staff) reads Riot Act to hoodlums; Armed soldiers to be on standby during elections. 24-hr Electricity in Lagos Island: Gov Babatunde Fashola (Lagos) promises 24-hour supply of electricity in Lagos Island by May; Independent Power Project (IPP) to be harnessed. Judicial Corruption: Panel summons Justice Aloysius Katsina-Alu (Chief Justice of Nigeria), Justice Ayo Isa Salami (Court of Appeal President) & 6 other Court of Appeal Justices to appear b4 National Judicial Council (NJC) panel on April 11. ACN Plans Rally for IGP’s Removal: ACN set to embark on mass rally to protest Hafiz Ringim's (IGP) stay in office -Chief Bisi Akande (ACN Chairman). S.J wishes Keke & Tata Akinrinsa a Splendid Birthday

S.J News• [Mar 31, 2011]

S.J News• [Mar 31, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ FG Lists 12 Violence-Prone States: FG lists Oyo & Ogun (South-West), Katsina & Kano (North-West), Bayelsa & Akwa-Ibom (South-South), Nasarawa & Benue (North-Central), Borno & Gombe (North-East), Ebonyi & Anambra (South-East) as Flashpoint states. NECO Records Another Mass Failure: Nov/Dec 2010 National Examination Council (NECO) exams released in Minna, Niger State; Less than 50% pass in 24 of the 25 subjects -Prof Promise Okpalla (NECO Registrar & CEO); (Physics, Agric, Geography -Descending order of most failure); (Rivers, Enugu, Imo -Descending order of most malpractice); (Igbo, Health Science, Physical Education -Descending order of most malpractice). Pat Utomi Bows Out: Prof Pat Utomi (SDMP) bows out of 2011 presidential race; Endorses Gov Ibrahim Shekarau (ANPP). Ayo Fayose v EFCC: Federal High court, Ibadan fines EFCC N10million damages for forcibly sealing off Ayo Fayose's (erstwhile Ekiti Gov) residence on September 29, 2010, located in Iyaganku Quarters, GRA, Ibadan. Elections: Voting to start @12.30am simultaneously across the country & election results released within 48 hours after voting -Prof Attahiru Jega (INEC Chairman). Blue-chip Shares Halt Decline: Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) declining trend halted on Tuesday, as Share prices of major blue chips companies appreciated by N36.52 billion. April Polls: Hafiz Abubakar Ringim (IG of Police) denies ban on use of camera phones @ April, 2011 polling stations; Police Services Commission (PSC) deploys 300 staff for monitoring of policemen @ each Senatorial zone. Mimiko & Jimoh Ibrahim Clash @ Akure Airport: Gov Olusegun Mimiko (Ondo) raises alarm over alleged plan by Jimoh Ibrahim (business mogul) to set Ondo state on fire; Jimoh Ibrahim refutes allegations but admits saying "I don’t talk to kidnappers; & I have a right to choose who to greet. I have contributed a lot to Ondo State".

S.J News• [Mar 30, 2011]

S.J News• [Mar 30, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ INEC Election: Open Secret ballot system to be used for accreditation of voters & voting pattern instead of Direct Data Capture (DDC) machines; Distribution of sensitive electoral materials using 398 patrol vehicles fitted with tracking devices to all states & FCT to commence 2moro, ahead of Saturday’s Parliamentary poll; Over 400,000 corps members trained as Electoral Personnel, 9,000 Registration Collation Officers & 9,000 Supervisory Officers (presiding officers) for conduct of polls; INEC election results to be announced & pasted @ each polling booth. Akwa Ibom Gov Candidate Remanded: John Akpanudoedeh (ACN Gov candidate), standing trial for treason & felony charges over recent political crisis in Akwa Ibom, returned to police custody by Federal High Court, Abuja; Verdict on bail application to be decided March 31. Presidential Debate: President Jonathan accedes to participation in presidential debate organised by Nigerian Elections Debate Group (NEDG) 2day; Urges opposition to ditch boycott. Court Bans Osun REC: Federal High Court, Osogbo restrains INEC 4rm using Osun Resident Electoral Commissioner (Rufus Akeju) in forthcoming elections. Gun Shots @ Rally: Gov Ibrahim Shekarau's (Kano) ANPP North-East presidential rally @ Ramat Square, Maiduguri disrupted mid-day by gunshots 4rm nearby filling station. New Govs Induction Training: Dr Bukola Saraki (Kwara Gov & Nigerian Governors Forum Chairman) states that newly-elected & re-elected Govs will undergo induction training 4rm May 17 to 19, 2011. National Minimum Wage Act: Nigeria Labour Congress Congress (NLC) demands to see the copy of the signed Act, despite confirmation by President Jonathan that he has signed it into law. •Football• Friendly: England 1-1 Ghana.

S.J News• [Mar 29, 2011]

S.J News• [Mar 29, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Opposition Parties Shun Debate: Running mates of CPC (Tunde Bakare), ACN (Fola Adeola) & ANPP (John Odigie-Oyegun) boycott Nigerian Elections Debate Group (NEDG) debate; Namadi Sambo (Vice President) attends debate alone; President Jonathan has signed N18,000 minimum wage Bill into law & salaries to be reviewed every 5years -Namadi Sambo (VP). NJC Bars Tribunal Judges: National Judiciary Council (NJC) bars election tribunal judges 4rm accepting offers 4rm state governors & warns of dire consequences if order is flouted; N2bn set aside for financing of election tribunals. Presidential Debate: President Jonathan denies asking for questions in advance as a precondition for participation; Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON) presidential debate slated for 2day. Kidnappers Arrested: 6 abductors of the children of Delta State Petroleum Tankers Drivers (PTD) Chairman apprehended by Anti-Terrorist Police & N5million ransom recovered; 2 children of Godspower Mashemigha (Delta PTD Chairman) rescued. N155bn Rice Importation: Olusegun Obasanjo (erstwhile president) tags Nigeria's annual N155bn rice importation as 'shameful'. SIM Card Registration: Unregistered SIMs set to be cut off September 28, 2011 by Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) -Dr Eugene Juwah (NCC Exec Vice-Chairman). 2011 Elections: Hafiz Ringim (IG of Police) redeploys most Police Commissioners in the 36 state commands ahead of Saturday’s parliamentary elections; Police IG to meet with leaders of registered political parties in Abuja 2day. Abductors Release Jimoh Ibrahim's Mum: 70-year-old Omofenwa Jimoh (Jimoh Ibrahim's mother) released around 4:45am @ Gana market, Sapele, Delta State; Omofenwa kidnapped in her Ondo residence a week ago; Business Mogul, Jimoh Ibrahim, conceals ransom & says, “mama is priceless”.

S.J News• [Mar 28, 2011]

S.J News• [Mar 28, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ CJN Queries PCA's Bypass: Justice Aloysius Katsina-Alu (CJN) queries Justice Ayo Isa Salami (President Court of Appeal) for bypassing administrative process in financing of election petition tribunals appointed by PCA & inaugurated last week by CJN; PCA requests N5bn fund 4rm Presidency directly, not through CJN. Consensus Presidential Candidate: ACN, CPC & ANPP still discussing consensus presidential candidate among themselves -Nuhu Ribadu (ACN Presidential Candidate). Fire Outbreak @ Presidential Meeting: Fire outbreak in Jama’atul Nasr Islam (JNI) secretariat, meeting venue between President Jonathan & Islamic leaders in Kaduna, causes pandemonium; Leaders awaiting arrival of President scampers. Gunmen Kill Another ANPP Stalwart: Modu Gana Mechaniki (Chairman of ANPP Gwange Ward, Borno) shot dead by 2 gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram members, on Saturday afternoon in his SUV while returning 4rm party campaign rally. N18,000 National Minimum Wage: President Jonathan to meet Central Working Committee (CWC) of Nigeria Labour Congress Congress (NLC) 2day vis-à-vis NLC's threat to disrupt April polls if by 2day President Jonathan fails to assent to National Minimum Wage Act, & implement b4 start of April general election. 2 Dead in Zamfara Gov's Convoy: 2 mobile police corporals attached to Gov Mahmud Aliyu Shinkafi (Zamfara) feared dead in fatal auto accident on Saturday, en route to Maradun in continuation of gubernatorial campaign tour. NAFDAC Advocates Death Penalty: DG of National Agency for Food & Drug Administration & Control (Dr Paul Orhii) declares NAFDAC's advocacy of death penalty for drug offenders & drug counterfeiters. Stranded Nigerians in Libya: No fewer than 356 stranded Nigerians in Libya return to Lagos on Saturday.

S.J News• [Mar 27, 2011]

S.J News• [Mar 27, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ April Polls: Attahiru Jega (INEC Chairman) shuffles electoral officers across the country, following complaint of 63 registered political parties in Wednesday's meeting. Suspension of Doctors' Strike: Lagos State doctors under the auspices of Medical Guild called off 7-weeks strike on Saturday; Strike has been active since February 4; Lagos Govt implements Consolidated Medical Salary Scale, reduction in tax deduction & reinstates Dr Ibrahim Olaifa (sacked Chairman of Medical Guild); Doctors to resume on Monday. Fire Outbreak @ Osun Governor’s Office: Saturday's fire outbreak @ executive chamber of the Osun State Governor’s office in Osogbo ravages documents & equipment; Firefighters inhibit more damage to properties. PDP Presidential Rally: Grand finale of President Jonathan's PDP presidential campaign held @ Eagle Square, Abuja on Saturday; “Federal character, zoning are alive & kicking in our party” -Olusegun Obasanjo (erstwhile president). Jobi-Fele Buried in Ikare: Otunba Mohammed Aliyu Jobi- Fele (mogul, industrialist & administrator) interred in Ikare-Akoko, Ondo on Saturday. Stampede @ NNPC Recruitment Test: 4,000 job applicants throng University of Ibadan venue for Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) aptitude test on Saturday; Applicants complete test with torch due to power outage. AMAA Awards: Genevieve Nnaji & Omoni Oboli vie for 'Best Actress' award of Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) 2day @ Yenagoa, Bayelsa. •Football• Nations Cup Qualifier: Nigeria v Ethiopia (7pm; 27th March; Abuja Stadium). S.J Wishes T.J (Mo'Fotoz) a Splendid Birthday!

S.J News• [Mar 26, 2011]

S.J News• [Mar 26, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Presidential Debate: Nuhu Ribadu (ACN), Dele Momodu (NCP) & Ibrahim Shekarau (ANPP) attend presidential debate organised by a coalition of youth groups, 'Enough Is Enough Nigeria' titled 'what about us' & held @ YarAdua centre, Abuja on Friday. Akwa Ibom Clash: Akwa Ibom ACN Gov candidate & erstwhile FCT Minister, Mr John James Akpanudoedeh, charged with treason & remanded in custody. Govs Barred by INEC: INEC restricts movement of 36 state Governors, political office holders & election aspirants 4rm 1 polling unit to another during April Polls. Bill Clinton & Schwarzenegger Visit Nigeria: Erstwhile United States President, Bill Clinton & fmr California Gov, Arnold Schwarzenegger, arrive Nigeria on Friday via Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos to attend16th ThisDay Awards in Lagos. 64-yr-old Man Arrested @ Airport: National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) arrests 64-year-old grandfather @ Murtala Mohammed Int'l Airport (MMIA), Lagos for attempt to export 1,580 kg of heroin into Miami, United States. SSS Investigates Benue Violence: State Security Service (SSS) quizzes Iyorchia Ayu (fmr Senate President), Barnabas Gemade (fmr PDP National Chairman), George Akume (fmr Gov) & 27 others over political violence in Benue State. IGP Reads Riot Act: Hafiz Ringim (IG of Police) reads Riot Act to officers of the force on Friday, vis-à-vis April 2011 election; Concludes deployment of staff to all 36 states & FCT. NCC Tackles Piracy: Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) arrested 20 suspected pirates & confiscated N8.7 million illegal broadcast devices in pirating copyright protected signals of Multichoice & Hitv in 3 months.

S.J News• [Mar 25, 2011]

S.J News• [Mar 25, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Abuja Bomb Scare: Mohammed Adoke (Justice Minister & AGF) orders evacuation of ministry ’s workers following bomb threat on Thursday. Presidential Aspirants Withdraw 4rm Debate: Mohammadu Buhari (CPC), Ibrahim Shekarau (ANPP) & Nuhu Ribadu (ACN), in a joint statement, pull out 4rm March 28th-30th debate organised by Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON). April Polls: High Court, Abuja okays INEC timetable for April general election; Parliamentary, Presidential & Gubernatorial elections scheduled for 2nd, 9th & 16th April, respectively. CD John Dies: Upcoming Comedian, CD John died on Thursday morning after hospitalised for injuries sustained in a car crash on Wednesday night, en route home 4rm an event. President Jonathan re-elected as ECOWAS Chairman: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) re-elects President Jonathan in 39th ordinary session; Nigeria appointed Chairman since 2008. Indian Hemp Recovered in Ibadan: Oyo state police recovers about 1,000 bags of weed suspected to be Indian hemp in Ibadan, Oyo. INEC Elections: Nigerian Police Anti-terrorism Squad (ATS) takes over INEC HQ in Abuja & impedes parking of vehicles around premises. REC Beats Journalist: INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner, Osun state batters journalist for seeking REC's view on petition for alleged reception of N25m bribe. Ilorin CPC Rally: Kwara State police beef up security, as Muhammadu Buhari (CPC) arrive Ilorin 2day for continuation of his nationwide presidential campaign rally.

S.J News• [Mar 24, 2011]

S.J News• [Mar 24, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Akwa Ibom Suspects Arrested: 51 suspects arrested vis-à-vis Tuesday’s political violence in Uyo; PDP Presidential campaign office, 127 Peugeot, 307 saloon cars & 157 Keke NAPEP tricycles of Akwa Ibom State Govt set ablaze -Felix Uyanna (Commissioner of Police). FG Rejects 2011 Budget: FG unwilling to implement 2011 Appropriation Bill passed on March 16, 2011 by National Assembly; National Assembly, passes budget N745bn higher than N4.221trn proposed by FG on Dec 15, 2010; Lawmakers increased crude oil benchmark 4rm $65 to $75 per barrel, Capital & Recurrent expenditure 4rm N111.24bn to N232.74bn, INEC allocation 4rm N45.29bn to N52.18bn & 2011 Debt service reduced 4rm N542.3bn N445.09bn. Suleja Bomber Escapes: Niger State Police arraigns 3 Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) officials to Chief Magistrates court, Minna on a 6-count charge of criminal conspiracy, culpable homicide, abetting, aiding escape of a terrorist, destruction of vital exhibit, negligent conduct & mischief for allegedly facilitating escape of suspect of a PDP rally bombing in Suleja on March 3, 2011. Delta Steel Company Explosion: Monday night explosion @ Delta Steel Company (DSC) Aladja kills 1 staff & leaves another seriously wounded. Ghadaffi's 1st Public Appearance: Muammar Ghadaffi (Libyan Leader) appears on state television to make 1st public appearance in a week, on Tuesday night; Says, "I’m staying in my tent”; Pays supporters of his regime £300 for each rebel fighter they kill; Air strike kills Ghadaffi's 27-year-old son. Elizabeth Taylor Dies @ 79: Hollywood legend, Actress Dame Elizabeth Taylor dies 4rm congestive heart failure in Cedars-Sinai Hospital, Los Angeles @ 79years, on Wednesday. Lagos Cancels Sanitation: Gov Fashola (Lagos) cancels monthly environmental sanitation day due to on-going electioneering.

S.J News• [Mar 23, 2011]

S.J News• [Mar 23, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Akwa Ibom Turmoil: No fewer than 5 feared dead in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom on Tuesday, as supporters of PDP & ACN clash. SSANU gives FG 7-day Ultimatum: Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) issues 7-day ultimatum to FG over non-payment of monetisation arrears; "Not less than 40% of entire university workforce yet to be paid monetisation arrears" -Jonathan Omolona (SSANU Chairman, UI). INEC List Removed 4rm Website: Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) withdraws 890 nominated senatorial candidate list 4rm website; Presidential candidate list of 20 still present. SSS Recovers Illegal Arms: State Security Service (SSS) recovers over 100 illegal arms in manufacturing factory @ Agbada village, Enugu -Mr Taminu Adalkhali (Enugu SSS Director). NJC Probe Panel Commences 2day: 5-man panel set up by National Judicial Council (NJC) & headed by Justice Umaru Abdullahi (Immediate past Court of Appeal President) to investigate corruption allegations against Justice Aloysius Katsina-Alu (CJN), Justice Ayo Isa Salami (Court of Appeal President) & Court of Appeal Justices involved in Ekiti & Osun Gubernatorial appeals to begin 2day; 2-month deadline for report submission. Air Force Fighter Jet Crashes: Jet Pilot dies, as Jet crash-lands on runway @ Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano. Bomb Manufacturers Arrested in Jos: Special Task Force, Plateau arrests 3 suspects specialised in making explosive devices and locally made bombs. INEC Multiple Registrations: Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) discovers 14,000 multiple registration 4rm last voter registration in Ondo.

S.J News• [Mar 22, 2011]

S.J News• [Mar 22, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ CJN Swears-in Election Tribunal Officers: Aloysius Katsina-Alu (Chief Justice of Nigeria) swore in 110 4rm 210 qualified judicial officers in the country for 2011 election disputes; Each state to have 1 Parliamentary election tribunal & another Gov election tribunal; Justice Ayo Isa Salami (Court of Appeal President) drafted members of panels while CJN okayed list. April Elections: INEC to use surveillance cameras to monitor April general elections -Prof Attahiru Jega (INEC Chairman). 6 DDC Machines Stolen: INEC confirms arrest of INEC's Head of Information & Communication Technology (ICT) unit in Oyo State & 4 others tampering with voters' data using 6 Direct Data Capture (DDC) machines @ Ibadan hotel last Saturday. Buhari Defies Police Order: Despite order by Police to shift Mohammadu Buhari's (CPC Presidential candidate) Jos rally due to campaign of Gov Jonah Jang (Jos) scheduled for same day, CPC held rally @ Jos, Plateau on Monday. Senator Escapes Assassination: Edo ACN Senatorial candidate (Sen Uzamere), presently representing Edo South Sen District, attacked by gunmen on Monday @ Zabayo Street; Sergeant Onyechi (Orderly) killed & driver shot on hip; 1 suspected assassin killed by police. Jessica Tata Surrenders: 22 year old lady, who fled to Nigeria after fire outbreak @ her west Houston Daycare Centre (Jackie's Chilldcare) in US killed 4 children on Feb 24, 2011, surrenders to Nigerian authorities; Faces 14 charges, including 4 counts of manslaughter; Jessica left 7 children unattended with oil cooking on the stove while she shopped at a target store -Officials. Jimoh Ibrahim's Mother Abducted: 70-year-old mother of Tycoon & NICON Group chairman, Jimoh Ibrahim, kidnapped on Sunday night @ her Igbotako, Okitipupa LG, Ondo State Residence.

S.J News• [Mar 21, 2011]

S.J News• [Mar 21, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ April 2011 Polls: Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) releases candidates list; 352 to contest Gov seats & 20 for Presidency; Voting to commence 12.30pm nationwide. Jos Bomb Explosion Kills 4: Twin bombing averted in jos, as bomb kills bombers en route to plant explosives @ Duala junction in Nasarawa area of Jos around 9am on Sunday. Libyan Air strike: Moammar Gadhafi (Libyan President) arms citizens & vows "long war" after US & European military invasion blasted Libyan forces with airstrikes of over 100 missiles. April Polls: Justice Aloysius Katsina-Alu to swear-in Justice Ayo Isa Salami’s (President Court of Appeal) new election petition tribunals for the forthcoming general election 2day. Gunmen Storm ATBUTH: Gunmen, suspected to be Boko Haram, storm male ward of Abubakar Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH), Bauchi on Saturday to forcefully remove their member who was receiving treatment in the hospital. NLC Ultimatum: Affiliate unions give Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) 2-week ultimatum to rescind decision of sending its general secretary, John Odah, on an indefinite leave. •Football• England: Chelsea 2-0 Man City; Sunderland 0-2 Liverpool. Spain: Athletic Bilbao 0-1 Villarreal; Deportivo 0-1 Levante; Hercules 0-4 Osasuna; Malaga 2-0 Espanyol; Valencia 0-1 Sevilla. Italy: Fiorentina 2-2 Roma; Inter Milan 1-0 Lecce; Juventus 2-1 Brescia; Napoli 2-1 Cagliari.

S.J News• [Mar 20, 2011]

S.J News• [Mar 20, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Fuel Supply: Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) assures of steady supply following resumption of Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) after its withdrawal of services in trade dispute with Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA) over rising cost of diesel. Allied Forces Attack Libya: UK, US & France begin attack on Libya, as UN mandates no-fly zone; US & UK have fired more than 110 missiles -Pentagon officials; Col Muammar Gaddafi (Libyan Leader) says he will open arms depots to people & interests of Mediterranean countries will be in danger henceforth; Pro-Gaddafi forces attack rebel stronghold of Benghazi despite ceasefire declaration. FG Restrains Govs' Loans: Fiscal reform programme of FG restrains Govs 4rm entering to loans & debt obligations active after term in office- Dr Segun Aganga (Finance Minister). PDP v Buhari & Ribadu on Corruption: PDP Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) refutes anti-corruption  posturing of Muhammadu Buhari (CPC) & Nuhu Ribadu (ACN). Bus Plunges into River: 18-seater bus en route to East 4rm Lagos plunges into Igbese river, border between Edo & Ondo State, around 12:30pm on Saturday; Entire 18 passengers feared dead. April 2011 Polls: European Union (EU) mission deploys 52 long-term observers to Nigeria across the 36 states for assessment of electoral process prior, during & after elections; Parliamentary, Presidential & Gubernatorial elections scheduled for 2nd, 9th & 16th April, respectively. •Football• England: Aston Villa 0-1 Wolves; Blackburn 2-2 Blackpool; Everton 2-1 Fulham; Man Utd 1-0 Bolton; Stoke 4-0 Newcastle; Tottenham 0-0 West Ham; West Brom 2-2 Arsenal; Wigan 2-1 Birmingham. Spain: Atletico Madrid 1-2 Real Madrid; Barcelona 2-1 Getafe; Mallorca 1-0 Real Zaragoza. Italy: Lazio 1-0 Cesena; Palermo 1-0 AC Milan.

S.J News• [Mar 19, 2011]

S.J News• [Mar 19, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Jonathan Absent @ Presidential Debate: President Jonathan absent @ Presidential debate organised by NN24; Aspirants present were Gov Ibrahim Shekarau (ANPP), Nuhu Ribadu (ACN) & Muhammadu Buhari (CPC). Presidential Debate: President Jonathan opted out of NN24 debate on Friday because of his acceptance to attend the debate of Nigerian Election Debate Group (NEDG), which has been organising presidential debate series since 1999 -Jonathan/Sambo Campaign Organisation. INEC Timetable: INEC rejects opposition calls to alter presidential election date; Opposition parties claim timetable favours PDP & seek court order for presidential poll to be held last; Parliamentary elections to hold on 2nd of April, Presidential on 9th of April & Gubernatorial on 16th of April. Fire Razes Nitel Office: Administrative block of Nigerian Telecommunications Limited (NITEL), Plateau, Jos gutted by fire on Friday afternoon ascribed to burning dried grass within premises; Fire put out by Plateau State Fire service within 3 hours. Aspirant's Office Invaded by Gunmen: Ade Dosunmu (Lagos PDP Gov candidate) escapes attack @ campaign office on Thursday around 7pm. Fire Outbreak @ Lagos Airport: Disruption of activities @ airline counters & offices @ international wing of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Ikeja, Lagos due to fire outbreak on 4th & 5th floors; Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria's (FAAN) fire department prevented spread of fire. Cote d'Ivoire Brouhaha: ECOWAS Community Court of Justice restrains Heads of states & Economic Community of West African State (ECOWAS) Govts 4rm forcing President Laurent Gbagbo out of office pending hearing & determination of suit; Hearing of suit fixed for May 9, 2011.

S.J News• [Mar 18, 2011]

S.J News• [Mar 18, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ UNSC Resolution: United Nations Security Council (UNSC) approves no-fly zone over Libya; 10 Nations voted in favour & 5 abstained. Nigerians Evacuated 4rm Libya: 1,784 returnees mark end of evacuation of stranded Nigerians 4rm Libya; Total of 4,000 Nigerians evacuated -Muhammad Sani-Sidi (DG National Emergency Management Agency). 7,000 Multiple Names in Bauchi Voter Register: Bauchi INEC discovers 7,000 multiple registration, Culprits to be prosecuted soon, Eligible voters for April elections now 2.52 million -Iliya Audu (REC). PSC Promotes 987 ASPs & DSPs: Police Service Commission promotes 865 Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASP) to Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSP) & 122 DSPs to Superintendents of Police (SP) @ its 22nd plenary. Lagos Nurses Embark on Indefinite Strike: Lagos' National Association of Nigerian Nurses & Midwives (NANNM) commenced indefinite strike on Wednesday due to expiration of 7-day ultimatum; Nurses demand full implementation of Consolidated Health Salary Scale (CONHESS). ATM Swindle: Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recovers N2bn wrongly-deducted money 4rm bank customers using Automated Teller Machine (ATM) cards within the last 1 year. •Football• Europa League: FC Porto 2-1 CSKA Moscow (agg 3-1); Liverpool 0-0 Braga (agg 0-1); Man City 1-0 Dynamo Kiev (agg 1-2); Paris SG 1-1 Benfica (agg 2-3); Rangers 0-1 PSV Eindhoven (agg 0-1); Spartak Moscow 3-0 Ajax (agg 4-0); Villarreal 2-1 Bayer Leverkusen (agg 5-3); Zenit St P'sbg 2-0 FC Twente (agg 2-3).

S.J News• [Mar 17, 2011]

S.J News• [Mar 17, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Explosions @ Agip Flow Station in Bayelsa: Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta's (MEND) explosions rock Well Head 3 of Nigeria Agip Oil Company flow station @11pm on Tuesday; Security operatives launch manhunt for Gen Commander Lasma. Bomb Scare @ Port Harcourt Airport: Passenger & fmr actress, Hilda Dokubo-Mrakpor, receives text on bomb threat aboard Wednesday morning's Arik Port Harcourt-Lagos flight; Futile screening of aircraft by Bomb squad & SSS grounds aircraft. FG to Dialogue with MEND: FG expresses willingness to dialogue with the MEND over recent threat of bomb attacks in Niger Delta, Lagos & Abuja. Jonathan Yet to Sign Minimum Wage Bill: Contrary to reports attributed to FCT minister, Emeka Wogu (Labour & Productivity Minister) refutes enactment of National Minimum wage, says Bill is still with Legal Department of National Assembly; Bill passed by Senate on February 23, 2011, & March 2, 2011 by House of Reps. Senate Passes 2011 Budget: Senate approves N4.971tr with Lion's share @ Defence, Education & Health sectors; President Jonathan presented N4.22tr budget proposal; Budget approved with benchmark of $75 per barrel of crude oil & expected crude oil production fixed @ 2.3 million bpd & exchange rate of N150 to a dollar; Allocation of N2,467,168,724,129 for recurrent expenditure, N1,562,999,158,775 for capital expenditure, N445,096,682,115 for debt servicing & N496,617,087,670 for statutory transfers. Senate Passes FOI Bill: Freedom of Information Bill passed on Wednesday by Senate; Citizens' right to have access to informations in custody of public institutions now granted. SAN Conferment: Legal Practitioners Privileges Committee invites 62 lawyers for interview for the award of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). •Football• UEFA: Chelsea 0-0 FC Copenhagen (agg 2-0); Real Madrid 3-0 Lyon (agg 4-1).

S.J News• [Mar 16, 2011]

S.J News• [Mar 16, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Gov Election Appeal: Justice Umaru Abdulahi panel, instituted by National Judicial Council (NJC), discovers alarming sums of money in bank accounts of Judges involved in Ekiti & Osun Gov election appeal; Meeting between EFCC & Justice Umaru Abdullahi panel scheduled for 2day has been cancelled. Gov Shema Escapes Death, Loses ADC: Gov Ibrahim Shema (Katsina) sustained minor injury, loses ASP Aminu Ibrahim Suleiman (Aide-De-Camp) & 4 others in official vehicle motor accident on Tuesday morning in Zakalia village, Katsina-Daura road, en route to receive President Jonathan @ Daura for PDP Presidential rally. N18,000 National Minimum Wage: President Jonathan signs national minimum wage into law; National minimum wage increased 4rm N7,500 to N18,000 per month. Gov Tenure Elongation: Federal High court, Asaba turns down Gov Emmanuel Uduaghan's (Delta) additional 4-year bid; Gov election to be conducted in April; To leave office May 29, 2011. MEND's Bomb Threat: FG orders security agencies to counter threat by Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta to attack Abuja, Lagos & Niger Delta oil installations. Senate Passes Bill on Tobacco: Senate passes bill on control of tobacco production & sale to persons under 18years old; Defaulters liable to fine not exceeding N100,000, imprisonment not exceeding 3 years, or both. Rev Okotie vs Jonathan: Fresh Democratic Party's (FDP) presidential candidate, Rev Chris Okotie, challenges President Jonathan to a public debate; FDP to flag off nation-wide presidential campaign this weekend. •Football• UEFA: Bayern Munich 2-3 Inter Milan (agg 3-3); Man Utd 2-1 Marseille (agg 2-1).

S.J News• [Mar 15, 2011]

S.J News• [Mar 15, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ MEND's Bomb Threat: Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta's (MEND) Sunday night's online post signed by Jomo Gbomo threatens to bomb oil installations in Niger Delta, FCT & Lagos State; Advanced & final 30minutes warning prior to blast to be issued in line with modus operandi; "Special security outfit is studying the situation" -Lt-Col Anthony Anthiga (Coordinator, Joint Media Campaign of JTF). 6 Murdered in Fresh Plateau Attacks: 2 villages, Kai in Kura-Falls, Barkin-Ladi LG & Gohog in Vom District, Jos South LG, attacked around 9pm on Sunday; 5 family members killed @ Kai, 1 person killed & 37 cows stolen @ Vom. EFCC & NJC Panel Meeting: Justice Umaru Abdullahi panel investigating allegations of corruption against Justice Aloysius Katsina-Alu (Chief Justice of Nigeria) & Justice Ayo Isa Salami (Court of Appeal President) to meet with EFCC on Wednesday. Segun Oni Hits Court of Appeal: Segun Oni (Ousted Ekiti Gov) seeks reversal of Court of Appeal, Ilorin's judgement, enthroning Gov Kayode Fayemi (Ekiti) of ACN on October 15, 2010, @ Court of Appeal, Ado-Ekiti in suit filed on Monday; Prayed court to order Tunji Odeyemi (Ekiti State House of Assembly Speaker) to take over Ekiti's governance pending determination of his appeal; Justice Ayo Isa Salami-led appeal panel sacked Segun Oni (PDP) 5 months ago after spending about 36 months in office. FG Disburses PHCN Workers: N56 bn for payment of monetisation arrears to PHCN workers & another N400 bn soon to be disbursed to workers b4 transfer of PHCN to private sectors set aside -Mr Nuhu Wya (Minister of State for Power). President & VP Set for Debate: Arrangements underway for presidential debate under the auspices of Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON) prior to April elections -Ima Niboro (SA to President on Media & Publicity). •Football• Spain: Getafe 2-2 Athletic Bilbao.

S.J News• [Mar 14, 2011]

S.J News• [Mar 14, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ $12.4bn Oil windfall: FG asks Federal High court, Abuja to discountenance Pius Okigbo panel report indicting IBB for alleged corruption over $12.4bn Gulf Oil windfall; “Report inadmissible in law, not published in gazette & no White Paper issued yet"- Mohammed Adoke (Attorney-General & Minister of Justice). EFCC Probes El-Rufai Again: Despite ongoing trial, EFCC probes Nasir el-Rufai (erstwhile FCT Minister) over alleged proprietorship of telecommunication company, blue-chip firms & properties in Abuja. Gov Tenure Extension: Federal High court, Asaba to determine Gov Emmanuel Uduaghan's (Delta) fate 2day; Seeks 2015 termination of tenure; Election nullified Nov 9, 2010; re-sworn in Jan 10, 2011. CPC Secures Rally Venue: Gov Alao-Akala’s bid to stop Buhari’s rally futile; CPC rally to take place 2day @ Mapo Hall, Ibadan -Oyo Commisioner of Police. Imminent Fuel Shortage: Petroleum tanker drivers refuse to load fuel 4rm Warri Refinery & Petrochemical Company (WRPC) during weekend, in protest against abduction of Delta State Chairman's 2 children en route to school. NLC Official to Quit: John Odah (Gen Secretary) to quit 2day due to Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) internal crisis; National Administrative Council (NAC) of NLC set to impose leave tomorrow. Nuclear Meltdown in Japan: UN nuclear agency, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), states Japan's declaration of state-of-emergency due to exceeding levels of radioactivity measured @ another quake-affected nuclear plant. •Football• FA Cup: Man City 1-0 Reading; Stoke 2-1 West Ham. Spain: Espanyol 2-0 Deportivo; Sevilla 1-1 Barcelona; Villarreal 1-1 Sporting Gijon. Italy: AC Milan 1-1 Bari; Cagliari 0-4 Udinese; Chievo 0-1 Fiorentina; Lecce 0-1 Bologna; Parma 1-3 Napoli; Roma 2-0 Lazio.

S.J News• [Mar 13, 2011]

S.J News• [Mar 13, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Jonathan Inaugurates Railway Locomotive Engines: President Jonathan inaugurates 25 new railway locomotive diesel engines @ Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) complex, Ebute meta on Saturday; 25 new diesel coaches purchased March, 2010 4rm Brazil by NRC. OGD Booed @ Presidential Rally: Gov Gbenga Daniel (Ogun) booed @ MKO Abiola Stadium during PDP presidential rally; Despite being South-West campaign co-ordinator of President jonathan, OGD wasn't listed among speakers @ the rally. Gov Alao-Akala Impedes Buhari’s Rally: Gov Adebayo Alao-Akala (Oyo) orders stoppage of Muhammadu Buhari's CPC presidential rally on Monday @ Mapo Hall, Ibadan due to proposed visit of Patience Jonathan on Tuesday; Pastor Tunde Bakare (CPC VP) decries development. Law School Exam Leaked: 'Corporate Law & Practice' Paper leaked @ 2010 Bar final exams, according to ACTU probe; Anti-Corruption & Transparency Monitoring Unit (ACTU) inaugurated by ICPC to probe & expose corrupt practices within Law School; Dr Mamman Tahir (DG Law School) denied allegation prior to probe. Japan Quake: @ least 1,000 dead & as many as 10,000 missing due to friday's 8.9M earthquake that struck Japan -Yukio Edano (Chief Cabinet Secretary); 8.9M quake moves main island of Japan by 8 feet (2.4 meters) & shifts Earth on its axis by nearly 4 inches (10 centimeters); Prior to friday's, Japan's strongest earthquake was 6.7 magnitude. •Football• FA Cup: Birmingham 2-3 Bolton; Man Utd 2-0 Arsenal. Spain: Almeria 2-2 Atletico Madrid; Real Madrid 2-0 Hercules; Real Zaragoza 4-0 Valencia. Italy: Cesena 2-2 Juventus.

S.J News• [Mar 12, 2011]

S.J News• [Mar 12, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Gov Daniel & OBJ Reconciles: Following the recent crisis in Ogun state, Gov Gbenga Daniel (Ogun) & Olusegun Obasanjo (fmr president) hold 3hrs reconciliatory meeting @ OBJ's Abeokuta residence; Gov Daniel proclaims candidacy of Brig-Gen Adetunji Olurin (rtd) as PDP flagbearer in the forthcoming Ogun Gubernatorial elections. INEC April Polls: INEC plans special security measures in April polls for Plateau, Bauchi (prone to ethno-religious crisis) & Ogun, Katsina, Oyo, Abia, Enugu, Niger (due to intense political disagreements). SSS Invites ex-Senate President & NPLF Member: Besides the recent arrest of Bello Abdulkadir (Secretary) & Bibi Farouk, State Security Service (SSS) invites another Northern Political Leaders Forum (NPLF) member, Dr Iyorchia Ayu (fmr Sen President), for interrogation. Bode George Replies Critics: Erstwhile Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) Chairman & PDP Dep National Chairman, Olabode George, describes critics of his elaborate thanksgiving service after completion of his 16 months incarceration @ Kirikiri Prison as 'a sea of heads without brains'. Presidential Tussle: Jonathan's Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) attributes political violence & damage of PDP offices to Muhammadu Buhari's (CPC presidential candidate) alleged call for violence recently. Artilleries & Bombs Intercepted @ Jos: Special Task Force (STF), Plateau impounds truck load of weapons & explosives in STF headquarters, Jos. Court Restrains Lead City: High court, Ibadan restrains Lead City University, Ibadan 4rm conducting Law students' 1st semester examination pending suit filed by students against university; Case adjourned till March 17. •Football• Italy: Brescia 1-1 Inter Milan.

S.J News• [Mar 11, 2011]

S.J News• [Mar 11, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ CJN & Court of Appeal President not Suspended: National Judicial Council (NJC) denies suspension of Justice Aloysius Katsina-Alu (Chief Justice of Nigeria) & Justice Ayo Isa Salami (Court of Appeal President); NJC admonishes INEC & Political Parties to petition against alleged granting of frivolous ex-parte orders by judges. Bauchi Airstrip: Following the recent alleged mishap of ACN officials caused by herd of sheeps @ Bauchi runway during touchdown, House of Reps urge Ministry of Aviation to hasten perimeter fencing of all Nigerian airports; Budgetary provisions made for perimeter fencing since 2009 -House of Reps. INEC Probes Officials: Investigations ongoing @ INEC vis-à-vis alleged alteration of candidates list submitted by political parties. NPLF Secretary in SSS Detention: Northern Leaders Political Forum's secretary (Bello Abdulkadir) detained @ Headquarters (Yellow House) of State Security Service, Asokoro, Abuja for unknown reasons alongside Mr Farouk Bibi Farouk (Forum Worker). April Elections: 2 policemen to be deployed to each polling station during general elections; Police funded by FG to ensure violence-free & credible elections, financial assistance 4rm states, local Govt & parties not needed -Hafiz Ringim (IG of Police). Reprisal Attacks in Bauchi: Kuturu, Malanchi, Gongo, Gumel & Gital villages in Tafawa Balewa LG razed in reprisal attacks by suspected Fulanis, leaving no fewer than 3 dead & several injured; Last ethno-religious crisis occurred barely 2months ago. Ogun State Budget: Gov Gbenga Daniel (Ogun) signs N105.5bn appropriation bill into law. Cote d'Ivoire Presidential Crisis: Heads of State & Govt of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) challenge suit filed by Nigerian lawyer (Mr Godswill Mrakpor) challenging pronouncement of the ECOWAS to use military action to oust President Laurent Gbagbo.

S.J News• [Mar 10, 2011]

S.J News• [Mar 10, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Judicial Brouhaha: National Judicial Council (NJC) suspends Justice Aloysius Katsina-Alu (CJN) & Justice Ayo Isa Salami (Court of Appeal President) pending probe's outcome; Justice Dahiru Musdapher (Ag NJC Chairman) replaced with Justice Umaru Abdullahi (immediate past Court of Appeal President) to head 5-man panel due to disapproval of the former's panel members by Rotimi Akeredolu (fmr NBA president) & others; Panel to submit report in 3 months. 5 Govs’ Tenure Extension: INEC files Notice of Appeal before Court of Apeal, Abuja, to set aside Federal High Court, Abuja's judgment restraining INEC 4rm conducting Gov elections in Bayelsa, Kogi, Sokoto, Adamawa & Cross River till 2012. 15,000MW Power Generation in 2011: FG assures electricity consumers of boosting generation to 15,000MW before end of 2011. Alleged ACN Crash-Landing: Federal Executive Council (FEC) denies alleged crash landing of ACN officials @ Bauchi airstrip; Aircraft landed safely before animals strayed onto tarmac & pre-emptive measures taken -FEC. Gov Aspirant Threatens to Sue Fashola: Jaiye Randle threatens to sue Gov Babatunde Fashola (Lagos) over his comments during debate of 5 Gov aspirants, organised by Channels TV & ThisDay; "Randle wanted to see me about the criminal case he had in court & about the house he built on a drain which constituted environmental nuisance" -Gov Fashola. FEC Approves Citizenship to Foreigners: Federal Executive Council approves citizenship to 92 foreigners; 17 of 109 applications rejected, 68 applicants sought citizenship by naturalisation & 24 by marriage- Emmanuel Iheanacho (Minister of Interior). •Football• England: Everton 1-1 Birmingham. Champions League: Schalke 04 3-1 Valencia (agg 4-2); Tottenham 0-0 AC Milan (agg 1-0).

S.J News• [Mar 9, 2011]

S.J News• [Mar 9, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ INEC Code of Conduct: Represented by Kawu Baraje (PDP National Secretary), PDP & 12 other parties refuse to sign INEC's revised Code of Conduct on Tuesday. Aspirant Remanded Over Suleja Bomb Blast: Niger CPC candidate for House of Assembly (Mohammed Lado) ordered by court to be remanded in SSS custody until April 18, 2011; To face a 6-count charge of culpable homicide, causing hurt, assault, disturbance of public peace, criminal intimidation & armed with deadly weapon contrary to Sections. ACN Chieftains & Aspirants Escape Death: As ACN stalwarts fly into Bauchi for ACN presidential rally yesterday, aircraft conveying Fola Adeola (ACN VP candidate), Mustapha (ACN Dep National Chairman) & others crash-lands into herd of goats & rams on Bauchi Airport runway, while another aircraft conveying Nuhu Ribadu (ACN Presidential candidate), Bola Tinubu & others hovers for about 1hour for runway to be devoid of herd of goats & rams; ACN alleges sabotage & calls for investigation. Presidential Debate: President Jonathan (PDP presidential candidate) may not attend debate organised for all presidential candidates for the 2011 general election due to incoordination -Presidential Campaign Council (PCC); All 18 presidential candidates for 2011 presidential elections invited. EFCC seals off Igbinedion’s Abuja houses: EFCC seals off 2 houses of Lucky Igbinedion (fmr Edo Gov) in Abuja; Federal High Court granted forfeiture of 11 choice properties of his. House of Reps Reject Virement of 2010 Budget: President Jonathan's request for virement of allocations to Ministry of Power, Defence & Aviation from House of Reps suffers setback; Chairman of Appropriation Committee (Ayo Adeseun) faults request timing; March 31 is deadline of 2010 budget. •Football• Champions League: Barcelona 3-1 Arsenal (agg 4-3); Shakhtar Donetsk 3-0 Roma (agg 6-2).

S.J News• [Mar 8, 2011]

S.J News• [Mar 8, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Alleged Judicial Corruption: Chief Justice of Nigeria (Justice Aloysius Katsina-Alu) steps aside as Chairman of National Judicial Council; NJC Deputy Chairman (Justice Dahiru Musdapher) to preside over emergency NJC meeting to probe allegations, on Wednesday; Justice Katsina-Alu & Justice Ayo Isa Salami (Court of Appeal President) given 24hrs to respond to queries. Tinubu Goes Hard on Bode George: Sen Bola Tinubu attributes Bode George’s allegation, that Bola Tinubu (fmr Lagos Gov) was responsible for his imprisonment, to a product of “post-prison & pre-reintegration dementia.” Bankole Denies Wikileaks' Allegations: Dimeji Bankole (House of Reps Speaker) denies telling Ms Robin Sanders (fmr US Ambassador to Nigeria) that late President Umaru Yar’Adua bribed justices of the Supreme court to validate Yar'Adua & Jonathan's victory @ April 2007 presidential poll. PDP Presidential Rally @ Bayelsa: President Jonathan visits Bayelsa 2day for rally @ Samson Siasia Sports Complex, Yenagoa; Increased checkpoints & anti-bomb squad present. 4 New Private Universities Issued Licences: FG issues provisional licences to Adeleke University, Ede, Osun; Baze University, Abuja; Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara & Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa, Edo, as approved by FEC. Delta Gov's Tenure Elongation: Gov Emmanuel Uduaghan (Delta) files suit to extend tenure since Court of Appeal judgment on April 2007 Gov election was also nullified; Federal High Court, Asaba adjourns suit until March 14, 2011. 4 Ministers & 78 MDA CEOs Risk Arrest: Ministry of Interior, Cooperation & Integration in Africa, Police Affairs, & Youth Development & 78 MDAs may face arrest by ICPC over failure to submit their 2009 capital projects estimate to the Commission. •Football• England: Blackpool 1-3 Chelsea. Spain: Deportivo 2-1 Real Sociedad.

S.J News• [Mar 7, 2011]

S.J News• [Mar 7, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ N12.86bn Pension Scam: EFCC seals off 2 filling stations traced to Dr Suleiman Shuaibu (Dir of Finance of Ministry of Petroleum & fmr Dir of Pensions Unit) in Kogi; Seals off multi-billion naira housing estate under construction in Sokoto, owned by Aliu Bello (Dr Shuaibu's PA). Gov Gbenga Daniel Defects to PPN: Joju Fadairo-led PDP faction dumps PDP for Peoples Party of Nigeria (PPN); Gboyega Nasir Isiaka endorsed as its Gov candidate & Dr Goodluck Jonathan as presidential candidate in April elections. Bode George's Incarceration: Bode George claims to be convicted by Lagos Govt headed by Sen Bola Tinubu (fmr Lagos Gov), not FG; "They charged us with law of Lagos State made by State Assembly for their own civil servants during Tinubu's time" -Bode George. 3,000 Nigerians Stranded in Libya: About 3,000 additional Nigerians registered with embassy in Libya for evacuation -Nigerian Foreign Affairs Ministry; 2 Awaiting Nigerian returnees deliver babies @ Tripoli Intl Airport; About 1,242 Nigerians arrived Nnamdi Azikiwe Intl Airport, Abuja yesterday. Pensioners' Protest: Members of Federal Civil Pensioners under the aegis of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) reaches resolution to embark on protest to the Presidential Villa on Wednesday, March 9 over plight of pensioners. Niger Delta ex-militants: FG sends 74 Niger Delta ex-militants to University College, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for a 3-year degree programme. Jonathan Goes Digital: President Jonathan solicits for votes in April elections by sending voice messages to GSM subscribers; The 'caller tunes' elucidates plans, if elected as President. •Football• England: Liverpool 3-1 Man Utd; Wolves 3-3 Tottenham. Spain: Athletic Bilbao 2-0 Sevilla; Hercules 1-2 Almeria; Levante 1-0 Espanyol; Malaga 0-1 Osasuna; Racing 1-3 Real Madrid. Italy: Fiorentina 3-0 Catania; Inter Milan 5-2 Genoa; Lazio 2-0 Palermo.

S.J News• [Mar 6, 2011]

S.J News• [Mar 6, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Pension Scam: EFCC traces N12.86bn to accounts of top directors of Pensions Unit Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation; 45,000 of 141,970 FG Pensioners being owed gratuity. Suleja Bomb Suspect Arrested: Barely 48hrs after explosion @ PDP rally in Suleja, Niger, NDLEA arrests Mr Zakari Yauo in Niger; Caught with explosives in a bus during routine check. Obafemi Awolowo Clocks 102 years: Premier of defunct Western Region & Founder of African Newspapers of Nigerian (ANN), Chief Obafemi Awolowo, turns 102 years 2day; Birthday thanksgiving service to be held @ the family chapel in his Ogun residence. Rivers Gov Campaign: Chief Sergeant Awuse (fmr Gov candidate) urges Dr. Abiye Sekibo of ACN & other defectors of PDP to support Gov Amaechi's re-election bid. Lagos ACN Gov: Gov Fashola (Lagos) kicks off campaign @ Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos on Saturday; "PDP will not have 5% of votes in Lagos" -Tinubu. Oyo Gov Aspirants' Debate: PDP Gov candidate, Gov Adebayo Alao-Akala (Oyo), turns down invitation to debate with Gov candidates of other parties on March 9, 2011; Debate organised by Splash FM, Ibadan. •Football• England: Arsenal 0-0 Sunderland; Birmingham 1-3 West Brom; Bolton 3-2 Aston Villa; Fulham 3-2 Blackburn; Man City 1-0 Wigan; Newcastle 1-2 Everton; West Ham 3-0 Stoke. Spain: Atletico Madrid 3-1 Villarreal; Barcelona 1-0 Real Zaragoza; Mallorca 1-2 Valencia. Italy: Juventus 0-1 AC Milan.

S.J News• [Mar 5, 2011]

S.J News• [Mar 5, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ OBJ on Bode George's Release: Erstwhile Nigerian President (Olusegun Obasanjo) condemns grand reception of Bode George (fmr NPA Chairman) 4rm Kirikiri prison after 2 years of incarceration; I was tricked to attend a family church thanksgiving -OBJ. Ekiti Gov Judgement: Counsel to Gov Kayode Fayemi (Ekiti) takes Segun Oni to Ilorin High Court over alleged telephone calls between Justice Ayo Isa Salami (Court of Appeal President) & ACN; Demands N4bn 4rm defendants. INEC Voter Registration: INEC under pressure to repress publication of high-profile perpetrators of multiple registration; Pro-democracy groups urges publications. Bauchi Gov's Allegations on PDP Stalwarts: Gov Isa Yuguda (Bauchi) warns President Jonathan to beware of PDP stalwarts, Ahmed Muazu (ex-Gov) & Bala Mohammed (FCT Minister), as they are Bauchi ACN agents. NLC Election: Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) re-elects Comrade Abdulwaheed Omar as NLC President; N18,000 National Minimum Wage must be implemented b4 April 2011 elections -New Excos. Kwara Police Commitee: Kwara State Police Command sets up committee on bomb in preparation for April elections. Court Affirms Abacha as Gov Candidate: Federal High Court, Abuja affirms candidacy of Muhammed Abacha (son of late Gen. Sani Abacha) as Kano CPC Gov; Orders removal of Gen Ja’faru Lawal Isa (rtd) 4rm documents as winner of January 12, 2011 Gov Primaries. •Football• England: Arsene Wenger attributes Kolo Toure's failed drug test to the player taking a "slimming product belonging to his wife". Italy: Lecce 1-2 Roma.

S.J News• [Mar 4, 2011]

S.J News• [Mar 4, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Bomb Detonates @ PDP Rally in Niger: 10 die @ PDP East Senatorial rally in Govt Sec School, Kantoma, Suleja, Niger around 1:30pm. Ogun Gov Candidate Judgement: Federal High court, Abuja states Adetunji Olurin as Ogun PDP Gov candidate on Thursday; Gboyega Nasir Isiaka files appeal against judgment. INEC Registration: Over 500,000 double registrants detected in voter registration; INEC defends N45.7bn 2011 budget proposal & promises to use electronic register print-out during April polls in meeting with House of Reps Committee on Electoral matters. 2011 Budget: Passage stalled by House of Reps unless 31 FG parastatal agencies submit budget to National Assembly for scrutiny, as demanded by Fiscal Responsibility Act; 4 out of 31 parastatals complied & CBN presented a sheet of paper without details of 2011 budget proposal -Clerk of House. ACN Gov Campaign in Lagos: Gov Babtunde Fashola (Lagos) to kick off Gov campaign @ Tafawa Balewa Square on Saturday. Presidential Green Debate: President Jonathan, Buhari, Nuhu Ribadu, Prof Pat Utomi, Rev Chris Okotie & other presidential candidates to duel in debate on environment @ Benin City on March 18. •Football• Spain: Almeria 1-1 Racing; Real Madrid 7-0 Malaga.

S.J News• [Mar 3, 2011]

S.J News• [Mar 3, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ NLC Threatens April Elections: National Executive Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) threatens to repress April elections unless N18,000 National Minimum Wage is implemented by end of March, 2011. Double Registration: Perpetrators detected by registration software to be prosecuted; Perpetrated in 36 states & FCT; High-profile registrants identified. House of Reps Speaker & Ogun Gov Escape Death: House of Reps Speaker (Dimeji Bankole) & Ogun Gov (Gbenga Daniel) escape death, as Abeokuta-bound helicopter 4rm Akure crash-lands in Primary school near Abeokuta due to engine problems. N3.2bn Money Laundering: Federal High Court, Lagos orders forfeiture of Lucky Igbinedion's (fmr Edo Gov) assets to EFCC, pending outcome of trial. Pension Account Dept Fraud: House of Reps summons Head of Service of the Federation (Oladapo Afolabi) over alleged fraud perpetrated by officials of Pension Account Dept; EFCC interrogates officials. Inferno @ Presidential Amnesty Office: Presidential Amnesty Office, Abuja gutted by fire on Wednesday morning due to surge in electricity; Federal Fire Service & Fire Service of FCT quench fire in 4½ hours. 4 New Private Universities Licensed: FG issues operating licences to #Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa, Edo; #Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara; #Adeleke University, Ede, Osun & #Baze University, Abuja. •Football• FA Cup: Arsenal 5-0 Leyton Orient; Man City 3-0 Aston Villa. Spain: Getafe 1-1 Atletico Madrid; Osasuna 0-0 Deportivo; Real Sociedad 1-1 Levante; Real Zaragoza 2-1 Athletic Bilbao; Valencia 0-1 Barcelona; Villarreal 1-0 Hercules.

S.J News• [Mar 2, 2011]

S.J News• [Mar 2, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ SSS Invites Tinubu: Department of State Security Service (SSS) quizzes ACN Chieftain, Sen Bola Tinubu (fmr Lagos Gov), on Tuesday @ SSS Headquarters (Yellow House). Anti-Money Laundering Bill: Senate passes anti-money laundering bill (replacement of Money Laundering Act, 2004) on Tuesday; Recommends 10-year jail term for offenders; Awaits Reps' passage b4 Presidential assent; Cash transactions raised 4rm N500,000 & N2m to N5m & N10m for individuals & corporate bodies respectively. Transfers reported to Govt raised 4rm $2,000 to $10,000. Ogun PDP Gov Candidate Emerges 2moro: Federal High Court, Abuja to deliver judgment in suit filed by Chief Dayo Soremi-led faction (OBJ Loyalists) seeking an order of the court voiding the legitimacy of the Joju Fadairo-led (OGD Loyalists) executive. Code of Conduct Tribunal: Code of Conduct Tribunal Acting Chairman (Danladi Yakubu Umar) sworn in on Tuesday; 3-member panel with quorum of 2 members; Commencement of the prosecution of Sen Bola Tinubu (fmr Lagos Gov) & public officers indicted for alleged violation of asset declaration law imminent. 2 Policemen Killed in Kaduna Suspected Boko Harram members besiege private residence of Divisional Police Officer (Mustapha Sandamu) on Monday night in Kaduna & killed 2 policemen guarding his house. CBN Buget: Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) denies stalling passage of 2011 budget; CBN Budget approved on Dec 17, 2010 & sent to Finance Minister on Dec 22, 2010, for transmission to National Assembly for scrutiny -CBN. •Football• England: Chelsea 2-1 Man Utd. Spain: Espanyol 1-2 Mallorca; Sevilla 3-0 Sporting Gijon. FA Cup: Everton 0-1 Reading.