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.