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.