S.J News• [May 1, 2011]

S.J News• [May 1, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ May Day: Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) & Trade Union Congress (TUC) to hold joint May-day rally 2day @ Eagles Square, Abuja; Simultaneous rally to take place in all state capitals. Buhari Dares Jonathan Again: Muhammadu Buhari (CPC presidential candidate) dares President Jonathan for 2nd time in 1week to arrest him if he could. Alao-Akala Sets up Committee: Gov Alao-Akala sets up 21-man transition committee for liaison with incoming administration. Tribunal Office Invaded: Suspected thugs invade election petitions tribunal wing of High court, Yenagoa, Bayelsa & carts away with documentary evidence. Kebbi Okays N800m for Victims: Elders committee set up by Gov Saidu Dakingari (Kebbi) okays N800m for 100,000 flood victims in Kebbi. Gadhafi Escapes Missile: NATO missile strike kills Moammar Gadhafi's youngest son (6th son) & 3 grandchildren in Tripoli house of 29-year-old Saif al-Arab Gadhafi (youngest son); Friends & relatives injured but nothing do Gadhafi. AYC Finals: Flying Eagles of Nigeria to face Young Lions of Cameroon in Finals of 2011 Orange African Youth Championships, Johannesburg, South Africa 2day; Flying Eagles aim 6th AYC title. •Football• EPL: Blackburn 1-0 Bolton; Blackpool 0-0 Stoke; Chelsea 2-1 Tottenham; Sunderland 0-3 Fulham; West Brom 2-1 Aston Villa; Wigan 1-1 Everton. Spain: Deportivo 0-1 Atletico Madrid; Real Madrid 2-3 Real Zaragoza; Real Sociedad 2-1 Barcelona. Italy: Cesena 1-2 Inter Milan; Napoli 1-0 Genoa.

S.J News• [April 30, 2011]

S.J News• [April 30, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Imo Gov Election Stalemate: INEC to hold supplementary elections in 4 LGAs (Ngor-Okpalla, Mbaitoli, Oguta & Egbema) & Orji ward in Owerri North LG on May 6th, 2011, following inconclusive April 26th Gov election. Awolowo's Daughter Interred: Last respect paid to late Otunba Ayodele Olubusola Soyode, daughter of Chief Obafemi Awolowo, on friday; Remains interred @ Ikoyi cemetery, Lagos. Yakowa wins Kaduna Gov: Gov Patrick Yakowa (Kaduna) makes historical win; Yakowa (PDP) polled 1,334,319 to defeat Haruna Kajuru (CPC) with 1,133,564 votes. Atiku Congratulates Jonathan: Atiku Abubakar (erstwhile VP) congratulates President Jonathan & other elected officials on victory in presidential election; Advises on unity of Nigeria. Bauchi Gov Election: Gov Isa Yuguda (PDP) declared winner of Bauchi gubernatorial election; Polls 771,503 votes to defeat Yusuf Tugga (CPC) with 238,426, Baba Tella (ACN) with 157,228 & Sen Suleiman Gamawa (ANPP) with 102,093 votes. Borno Gov-elect Offers Amnesty: Gov-elect of Borno state, Kashim Shettima (ANPP), to grant Amnesty to Boko Haram members upon disarmament & negotiation on peace talks. Court Dissolves Marriage: Abeokuta Customary court dissolves 25-year-old marriage between Amos Odeshina (71yrs) & wife (45yrs) over alleged denial of sex; Despite being married for 25yrs & having 4 children, husband claims wife refused to make love for 3yrs. 2 Bodies Deny Ban of Anti-malaria Drugs: "Amalar tablets & other anti-malarial drugs composed of sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (SP) not banned" -World Health Organisation (WHO), Nigeria Office & National Malaria Control Programme, Federal Ministry of Health. S.J wishes Shade Omolehin an immaculate nuptial bliss.

S.J News• [April 29, 2011]

S.J News• [April 29, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Jonathan's 7-day Retreat @ Obudu: President Jonathan & key aides to arrive Obudu Resort, Cross River state 2day for a 1-week retreat. Imo Election Deadlock: APGA supporters besiege INEC office, Owerri, Imo State; Demand full results of Gov election; INEC to meet, seek legal advice & make final decision 2day. Kaduna & Bauchi Election: Rescheduled Gov & Houses of Assembly elections in Bauchi & Kaduna peaceful amid tight security; Low turnout of voters witnessed. Ajimobi to Probe Akala: Sen Abiola Ajimobi (Oyo Gov-elect, ACN) to probe Gov Adebayo Alao-Akala (Outgoing Oyo Gov, PDP) on assumption of office in May 29, 2011. Kwara ACN Rejects Gov Result: ACN heads for election tribunal; "Evidences available to back up all claims of electoral malpractices & brigandage by PDP" -Kayode Ola-wepo (ACN Chairman) & Muhammed Dele Belgore (ACN Gov candidate). Ekiti Lawmaker Arraigned: Ekiti State House of Assembly member, Bisi Kolawole, arraigned @ Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates court over alleged illegal possession of dangerous weapons during Tuesday’s elections. Nigerian Footballer Interred: Remains of Nigerian Super Eagles’ defender, Adefemi Olubayo, interred @ Ebony Millennium Cemetery, Yaba, Lagos. Dosunmu Congratulates Fashola: Dr Ade Dosunmu (PDP Gov candidate) congratulates Gov Babatunde Fashola (ACN) for Lagos Gov election victory. CBN's Limit: Effective 4rm June 1, 2012, daily cumulative withdrawals & lodgements in banks by Individuals to be limited to N150,000 & N1,000,000 for Corporate Customers. Royal Nuptials: Queen Elizabeth II’s grandson, Prince William, to marry longtime girlfriend, Kate Middleton, @ Westminster Abbey, London 2day. •Football• AYC U-20 (semi-final): Nigeria 2-0 Mali.

S.J News• [April 28, 2011]

S.J News• [April 28, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Stalemate in Imo: INEC declares Imo Gov election inconclusive; Rochas Okorocha (APGA) led in 12 LGAs while Gov Ikedi Ohakim (PDP) won in 10. Kaduna & Bauchi: INEC to utilise ATBU Bauchi, ABU Zaria & Federal Polytechnic Kaduna students as ad-hoc staff in Bauchi & Kaduna Gov & State Assembly elections 2day following withdrawal of NYSC members 4rm process. Ngige Wins Re-run: Anambra fmr Gov, Dr Chris Ngige (ACN), declared winner of Anambra Central Senatorial district re-run election; Ngige (ACN) polled 69,765 votes to defeat Prof Dora Akunyili (APGA) with 69,292 votes. Fashola Sweeps Lagos Clean: Gov Babatunde Fashola (ACN) declared winner in Lagos Gubernatorial election; Fashola polled 1,509,113 to defeat Dr Ade Dosunmu (PDP) with 300,450. Kaduna Election: Kaduna police deploys 20,000 security personnel ahead of 2day’s rescheduled Gov & State House of Assembly elections; Curfew imposed 4rm 8pm to 6am due to election. Ogun: Sen Ibikunle Amosun (ACN) declared winner in Ogun Gov election; Amosun polled 377,487 votes, 188,698 for Adetunji Olurin (PDP) & 137,051 for Gboyega Isiaka (PPN). Oyo: Gov Adebayo Alao-Akala (PDP) fails to retain Gov seat, as Sen Abiola Ajimobi (ACN) wins with 420,852 votes, 387,132 for Alao-Akala (PDP) & 275,773 for Rasheed Ladoja (Accord). EFCC v Govs: EFCC raises 15 teams to probe outgoing governors ahead of May 29 handover date. Kwara Election: Dr Olusola Saraki fails to install next Kwara Gov for the 1st time in 47 years of politics; Abdulfatah Ahmed emerges winner with 254,969 votes, 152,580 for Mohammed Dele Belgore (ACN) & Olusola Saraki's candidate, Sen Gbemisola Rukayat Saraki (ACPN), polled 72,456 votes; PDP wins 22 seats & ACN wins 2 out of 24 in State House of Assembly. •Football• Champions League: Real Madrid 0-2 Barcelona. EPL: Fulham 3-0 Bolton. S.J wishes *NG*ΩSir Ayo Adesanya Kwame(SAAK) a Splendid Bday.

S.J News• [April 27, 2011]

S.J News• [April 27, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Gubernatorial Results: Gov Babatunde Fashola (Lagos, ACN), Abdulfatah Ahmed (Kwara, PDP), Ibikunle Amosun (Ogun, ACN), Gov Sule Lamido (Jigawa, PDP), Ibrahim Geidam (Yobe, ANPP), Kashim Shettima (Borno, ANPP), Gov Sullivan Chime (Enugu, PDP) & Jonah Jang (Jos, PDP), leading in released results 4rm polling units. State of Emergency: FG to impose emergency rule on Kaduna & Bauchi State if 2moro's Gov & State House of Assembly elections fail to hold by Friday, April 29, 2011 -President Jonathan. Bomb in INEC Office: Planted bomb discovered @ INEC office in Oron, Akwa Ibom state -Mrs Maria Owi (Resident Electoral Commissioner); Security agents prevents detonation. Anambra Re-run Stalled: Re-run election in Anambra stalled following alleged disaapperance of original result sheets 4rm INEC vaults in election areas. Lagos Polls: 13 persons arrested by Lagos state police during Gov & House of Assembly elections in Lagos for allegedly attempting to hijack ballot boxes, disrupt electoral processes & thumb-printing of ballot papers. NYSC Member Caught with Ballot Papers: 50 thumb-printed ballot papers found on female NYSC member (Presiding Officer) @ Obokun LG, Osun state; Arrested by police. Edo State Assembly: House of Representatives Leader, Tunde Akogun (ACN) & Bright Omokhodion (House of Assembly Speaker) lose election; ACN wins 20 of the 24 seats in State Assembly. •Football• Champions League: Schalke 04 0-2 Man Utd. EPL: Stoke 3-0 Wolves. S.J wishes "⌣»̶:D ·̵̭̌·̵̭̌ K☀̤̣̈̇ Ɣ‎​‎·̵̭̌({}) ·̵̭̌«̶⌣ ː̗̀☀̤̣̈̇ (y)®" & "█▒@​J░A░Y░T░3░3░M░O░N░3░Y▒█™" a Splendid Bday.

S.J News• [April 26, 2011]

S.J News• [April 26, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Elections: Gubernatorial & State House of Assembly elections to take place 2day; Gov elections to hold in 24 out of 36 states, not to hold in Ekiti, Ondo, Osun, Edo, Anambra, Kogi, Cross River, Bayelsa, Adamawa & Sokoto; Kaduna & Bauchi Gov elections shifted to April 28 by INEC due to security concerns. Borno Bomb Blast Kills 3: No fewer than 3 people dead & 14 others seriously injured in fresh bomb attack in Maiduguri, Borno state; Locally-made bomb thrown by unknown persons into beer joints on Sunday around 8:30 pm. Buhari Dares Jonathan: Muhammadu Buhari (CPC presidential candidate) dares President Jonathan to arrest him; Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor (Christian Association of Nigeria President) advocated for Buhari's arrest over recent spate of post-election violence in some northern states. Lagos Evacuates NYSC Members: Lagos state Govt evacuates about 85 of its NYSC members serving in Kano & Jigawa for safety, following post-election northern violence. Suspected Bandits Killed in Lagos: Lagos state Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) kills 7-man gang of robbers during a shoot-out in Mushin, Lagos state yesterday around 3am; Robbers armed with AK74 rifles & 85 live ammunition. Ogun Gov Election: Olusegun Obasanjo (erstwhile president) denies describing Ibikunle Amosun (Ogun ACN Gov candidate) as best among those vying, as published in the dailies. FG to NYSC: FG to immortalise, give post-humous national honours to slain NYSC members in post-election violence & compensate families -Brig-Gen MI Tsiga (DG NYSC). NIPP Behind Schedule to Deliver 1,266MW: National Integrated Power Project (NIPP) will deliver only 843megawatts of electricity by end of May 2011, out of 1,266 megawatts envisaged under Power sector roadmap launched on August 26, 2010. •Football• EPL: Blackburn 0-1 Man City. Spain: Real Zaragoza 1-0 Almeria.

S.J News• [April 25, 2011]

S.J News• [April 25, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Presidential Election: PDP sets up committee for compilation of hard evidence against CPC & to defend election results. Ogun Govt Blasts Obasanjo: "Ogun's water scarcity attributed to State Govt's failure to pay despite FG's N1bn funding for water project" -OBJ (fmr president); "OBJ either being deceived by aides or lying against Govt; State Govt unaware of N1bn counterpart funding" -Kola Onadipe (Water Resources Commissioner). Kaduna Explosion: Kaduna Govt bans sale of petrol in jerrycans due to spate of bomb explosions. INEC Polls: Ahead of Tuesday's Gubernatorial & State Houses of Assembly elections, FG deploy troops to flashpoints to avert post-election violence. 4 Tussle for 1 CPC Gov Ticket: 4 Gubernatorial aspirants (Sadiq Mahmud, Nuhu Gidado, Mohammed Dewu & Yusuf Maitama Tuggar) present themselves as legitimate Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) candidate for Bauchi Governorship election on Thursday. N76.73bn Treasury Bills: CBN to auction N76.73bn in 91, 182 & 364-day treasury bills on Wesnesday; N30bn to be auctioned in 91-day bills & N46.73bn in 182-day bills, using Dutch Auction System (DAS); Bids in multiples of N1,000 & minimum of N10,000. Flying Eagles Soar High: Nigerian U-20 team (Flying Eagles) advances to semi finals of 17th African Youth Championship, beating Gambia 2-0; Qualify for FIFA U-20 World Cup finals, Colombia in July/August 2011. •Football• EPL: Bolton 2-1 Arsenal. Spain: Atletico Madrid 4-1 Levante; Hercules 1-0 Deportivo; Mallorca 2-0 Getafe; Racing 1-2 Malaga; Sevilla 3-2 Villarreal; Sporting Gijon 1-0 Espanyol.

S.J News• [April 24, 2011]

S.J News• [April 24, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ No Delta Re-Run: Contrary to speculations, re-run election won't hold in Ika Federal Constituency, Delta state on Tuesday -INEC; New Returning Officer to be appointed for final collation & announcement of outcome of elections held on April 9. Kaduna Bomb Blast Update: 2 persons confirmed dead & many injured in Friday's bomb blast @ Rafin Gusa, Kaduna; Boko Haram kingpin & 7 others arrested by Kaduna state police. Presidential Polls: CPC calls for forensic examination of ballots papers used in Presidential election. Bauchi Killings: Bauchi state police confirms death of 11 Youth Corps members; 68 suspects arrested. N6.25bn Fuel Surcharge: EFCC quizzes MDs of British Airways & Atlantic for allegedly shortchanging over 500,000 Nigerians via illegal fuel surcharges worth over N6.25bn. Police Discovers Bomb Factory: Kaduna state police uncoveres bomb-making factory @ Rafin Guza, Kaduna; Explosives & weapons recovered. CPC to Contest Presidential Polls in 11 States: CPC to contest election results in South-East (Abia, Imo, Ebonyi, Enugu & Anambra) & South-South (Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Cross River, Delta, Edo & Bayelsa) due to prove of allegations of irregularities in polls -Pastor Tunder Bakare (CPC VP candidate & Latter Rain Assembly Overseer). •Football• EPL: Aston Villa 1-1 Stoke; Blackpool 1-1 Newcastle; Chelsea 3-0 West Ham; Liverpool 5-0 Birmingham; Man Utd 1-0 Everton; Sunderland 4-2 Wigan; Tottenham 2-2 West Brom; Wolves 1-1 Fulham. Spain: Barcelona 2-0 Osasuna; Valencia 3-6 Real Madrid. Italy: Brescia 0-1 AC Milan; Cagliari 1-2 Fiorentina; Inter Milan 2-1 Lazio; Juventus 2-2 Catania; Roma 1-0 Chievo.

S.J News• [April 23, 2011]

S.J News• [April 23, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Fire Guts Bakare’s Residence: Opebi, Lagos home of Pastor Tunde Bakare (Latter Rain Assembly Overseer & CPC VP candidate) razed around 3pm on Friday. Fresh Bomb Blast in Kaduna: 4 persons feared dead in bomb explosion around 7pm on Friday in Rafin Guza, Kaduna. Shekarau Denies N20bn Reception: ANPP presidential candidate, Gov Ibrahim Shekarau (Kano), refutes allegation on reception of N20bn 4rm President Jonathan for PDP's support in presidential election. 51 Arrested in FCT: Police arrests 51 persons for allegedly being involved in post-election protests in FCT, Abuja. 65,000 Displaced: Over 65,000 people displaced in post-presidential election violence in some northern states -National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). Prison Break in Yola: Jail break @ Yola Prison, Adamawa by suspected Boko Haram members during Friday Jumat prayers; 14 prisoners escaped while 6 were captured during. South East CPC Disowns Buhari: South East CPC members disagree with Muhammadu Buhari; “2011 presidential election was the freest & fairest election ever conducted in Nigeria" -South Eastern CPC Chaimen. FG Sends 117 ex-militants to S’Africa: FG Post- Amnesty Programme sends another batch of 117 ex-Niger Delta militants to Itumeleng Training Solutions & Development Institute in Pretoria, South Africa for a 6-month programme in pipeline welding & crane operations.

S.J News• [April 22, 2011]

S.J News• [April 22, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ INEC Shifts Poll: April 26 Gov & State House of Assembly elections in Bauchi & Kaduna state deferred till April 28; Bauchi & Kaduna among 10 northern states rocked by riot over outcome of April 16 presidential election. FG Closes Borders: FG directs closure of all land borders 4rm 6pm on Sunday to 6am on Wenesday due to Gov & State Houses of Assembly elections -Chukwuemeka Wogu (Minister of Labour & Productivity). Bomb Blast Kills Inspector: Police inspector killed & 2 officers seriously injured in London Ciki Ward, Maiduguri, Borno state on Wednesday night as bomb was thrown @ police vehicle conveying policemen to evacuate bodies of 2 persons shot & killed earlier in the day -Borno state police command. 500 Arrested in Kaduna: Kaduna state police arrests 500 suspects over Monday’s riot, many of which are being prosecuted; No fewer than 40 corps members rescued. Buhari Barred 4rm Entering Suleja: Muhammadu Buhari's (CPC Presidential candidate) motorcade denied entry to Suleja, Niger state -Shuaibu Umar (CPC Chairman, Niger). Tankers to Vacate Oshodi-Apapa Road: Stakeholders sign agreement with Lagos State Govt to evacuate all petrol tankers parked along Oshodi-Apapa expressway, Lagos on or before May 3, 2011. Ekiti Govt Refutes Allegations: Ekiti state Govt denies sanctioning & intent of suspension of civil servant for voting President Jonathan during presidential election. Nollywood Loss: Nigerian veteran actor, Mr Ashley Nwosu, dies @ Yaba Military Hospital, Lagos after months of battling protracted liver-related ailment. Super Sanusi: Sanusi Lamido Sanusi (CBN Gov) listed as #11 among 100 most influential people in the world by TIME Magazine's annual list. PHCN: Negotiations between FG & PHCN union to kick-start on May 16, 2011 -Hassan Sunmonu (FG Chief negotiator). S.J wishes Ms2r@​ Imanoel a Splendid Bday.

S.J News• [April 21, 2011]

S.J News• [April 21, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Enough is Enough: In nationwide broadcast, President Jonathan warns rioters; Denounces spate of killings; Promises to set up commission of inquiry. Presidential Poll: CPC to challenge April 16 presidential poll in court -Yinka Odumakin (Buharis's spokesman); Debunks Muhammadu Buhari's involvement in decision making. Kano CPC Gov: Court of Appeal, Abuja nullifies candidacy of Mohammed Abacha (son of late Sani Abacha) & declares Gen Ja ’faru Isa as CPC Gov candidate for Kano State. 109 Arrested in Kano: Over 109 suspects arrested in Kano by police, following outbreak of violence after presidential polls -Dan’Azumi Doma (Kano CP). Oyo Gov Election: Ibadan elders forum endorse Sen Abiola Ajimobi (ACN Gov candidate) as official candidate for April 26, 2011 Gov election; "I’m not intimidated" -Ladoja (Accord); "It didn’t come as a surprise" Alao-Akala (PDP). Commissioner Beats Coach: Judo coach in Ogun State Ministry of Sports & Youths Development allegedly beaten by Bukola Olopade (Commissioner for Sports) for requesting autonomy for sports council. Katsina CPC Gov: Court of Appeal, Abuja upholds candidacy of Aminu Bello Masari (fmr House of Reps Speaker) & nullifies the candidacy of Sen Yajubu Garba Lado as CPC gubernatorial candidate in Katsina State. FOREX: Naira records 1st appreciation @ official foreign exchange market in 7 weeks, on Wednesday; Gains 21kobo against Dollar; Attributed to CBN's increased supply & decline in demand @ bi-weekly foreign exchange auction. N210bn Lost on Elections: Lagos Chamber of Commerce & Industry's (LCCI) estimate shows loss of N210bn GDP in botched & conducted elections. •Football• EPL: Chelsea 3-1 Birmingham; Tottenham 3-3 Arsenal. Copa Del Rey (Final): Barcelona 0-1 Real Madrid.

S.J News• [April 20, 2011]

S.J News• [April 20, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Jonathan Receives Certificate of Return: President Jonathan & VP Namadi Sambo receive Certificate of Return 4rm INEC Chairman & National Returning Officer, Prof Attahiru Jega, @ INEC Collation centre, Abuja on Tuesday; Tenure to begin May 29, 2011. Buhari Disowns Rioters: Muhammadu Buhari (CPC Presidential Candidate) breaks silence on northern violence; Disowns perpetrators who maimed & killed citizens due to his loss in presidential election; Post-election violence unwarranted -Buhari. Imo ACN Chieftain Abducted: Turmoil in Imo due to alleged abduction of Imo ACN Chieftain, Nze Obinna Onuegbu (aka Omo), @ Amaraku Isiala, Mbano LG, Imo; Chieftain's car waylaid by armed men. ACN-PDP Pact: ACN denies alleged role, overtly or covertly, in PDP's presidential election victory. Jonathan Suspends Minister for Dereliction of Duty: President Jonathan orders immediate suspension of Captain Emmanuel Iheanacho (Minister of Interior) over alleged lapses in discharge of duty; Emeka Wogu (Minister of Labour) to takeover alongside present portofolio. N5.2bn REA Scam: EFCC tenders more exhibits against 6 former officials of Rural Electrification Agency (REA) @ High court, Abuja; 6 erstwhile officials facing trial over 65-count criminal charge on conspiracy, fraud & criminal breach of public trust. PHCN Privatisation: FG appoints founding President of Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Hassan Sunmonu, as chief negotiator/conciliator between Govt & Labour Unions of Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN). •Football• EPL: Newcastle 0-0 Man Utd.

S.J News• [April 19, 2011]

S.J News• [April 19, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Jonathan Declared Winner: Out of 38,209,978 total valid votes, Jonathan (PDP) polls 22,495,187 (58.9%) votes, Muhammadu Buhari (CPC) -12,214,853 (31.98%), Nuhu Ribadu (ACN) -2,079,151 (5.4%) & Gov Ibrahim Shekarau (ANPP) 917, 012 (2.4%); Jonathan gets 25% votes in 31 states, surpassing constitutional requirement of 2/3 of States. Post-election Riot: Violence rocks Kano, Kaduna, Katsina, Sokoto, Borno, Bauchi, Yobe, Adamawa & Plateau due to INEC presidential results; Namadi Sambo (VP), Ghali Na’Abba (fmr House of Reps Speaker), Bashir Tofa & Alhaji Ado Bayero (Emir of Kano) lose properties; State Govts impose curfew. CPC Rejects Election Results: CPC petitions INEC, demanding cancellation of presidential election results 4rm South-South & South-East; Alleges irregularities. EFCC to Arraign ex-minister: EFCC freezes account holding N6.4bn, linked to Dr Hassan Lawal (fmr Minister of Works); Prepares to arraign him & others on charges of fraud. Post-election Protest: Atiku Abubakar (erstwhile VP) denounces post-election riot in northern states. Olubayo Adefemi Dies in Car Crash: 25 yr-old Super Eagles defender, Olubayo Adefemi, dies in a car crash in Greece while utilising club's 1-week break for his wedding plan in Nigeria. AU Lauds INEC: African Union (AU) Observer Mission hails conduct of presidential election by INEC & condemns spate of violence across the nation. •Football• Spain: Villarreal 1-0 Real Zaragoza.

S.J News• [April 18, 2011]

S.J News• [April 18, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Jonathan (The Man That Had no Shoes): Early results shows President Jonathan's (PDP) victory over Muhammadu Buhari (CPC), Nuhu Ribadu (ACN) & Gov Ibrahim Shekarau (ANPP); PDP polls 22,496,157 (59.64%), CPC -12,214,529 (32.38%), ACN -2,088,791 (5.54%) & ANPP -917,365 (2.43%); Law requires 51%; Surpasses constitutional requirement. Presidential Election: No fewer than 20 feared dead in Gombe & Bauchi, as violence erupts after presidential election results; Jack Gupy's (PDP Chairman, Gombe) home set ablaze killing 5 inhabitants in Gombe; Bauchi records death, as cars & houses were destroyed. ECOWAS okays Elections: ECOWAS Observation Mission commends INEC for fairness & transparency in elections. Customs Generates N10.5bn: Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) Ports Terminals & Multi Services Limited Command, Tincan gets N10.469bn as revenue in 1st quarter of the year; Revenue up by 25% (N2.106bn) compared with N8.362bn generated during same period last year. Libyan Crisis: Nigeria to mediate between warring groups in Libya -Odein Ajumogobia (Foreign Affairs Minister). South-West Votes: South-West geo-political zone of the country voted for President Jonathan, not necessarily his political party (PDP) -Jide Awe (ACN Chairman, Ekiti). PHCN Workers Issue Ultimatum: PHCN workers give FG 14-day ultimatum to suspend further action on privatisation of PHCN until outstanding labour issues are resolved; Workers call for probe into corruption allegation levelled against individuals that mismanaged funds & immediate removal of Nuhu Wya (Minister of State for Power). •Football• EPL: Arsenal 1-1 Liverpool. Spain: Deportivo 2-0 Racing; Espanyol 2-2 Atletico Madrid; Real Sociedad 2-1 Sporting Gijon. Italy: Catania 1-4 Lazio; Fiorentina 0-0 Juventus; Genoa 3-0 Brescia; Napoli 1-2 Udinese. FA: Bolton 0-5 Stoke.

S.J News• [April 17, 2011]

S.J News• [April 17, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Jonathan v Buhari: Early results 4rm polling centres shows President Jonathan (PDP) leading in South-South, South-East & South-West while Muhammadu Buhari (CPC) leads in many wards in North-East, North-West & North-Central. Buhari Alleges Nocturnal Rigging: Muhammadu Buhari (CPC Presidential Candidate alleges distribution of thumb-printed ballot papers nationwide by air on eve of presidential election. Borno Bomb Blast: Bomb explosion hit Borno, Maiduguri for the 2nd day running & 3rd in a week. INEC Regrets Observers' Arrest: INEC express regret over yesterday's arrest of duly accredited election observers alongside fake ones during presidential elections. ACN-CPC Alliance: ACN & CPC pact failed due to latter's retention of platform despite ACN's lead -Bola Tinubu (ACN Chieftain). Security Beefed-up @ Collation Centre: Security operatives take over INEC Electoral Institute for presidential election collation; Results expected in 48 hours. ACN/CPC Alliance: Post-dated letter of my resignation as vice-president for an ACN nominee on June 1, after May 29 swearing-in, tendered by ACN for my signature -Pastor Tunde Bakare (CPC Vice-Presidential Candidate). $292m Fraud: James Ibori (fmr Delta Gov) appears b4 Magistrates’ Court, Westminister to answer 25-count charge; Remanded in prison till April 28 by court. INEC Office Torched: Youths in Misau LG, Bauchi burnt part of INEC building due to shortage of ballot papers; Missing 1000 ballot papers later found in bag carried by 2 corps members in Kesala and Laguri wards. •Football• EPL: Birmingham 2-0 Sunderland; Blackpool 1-3 Wigan; Everton 2-0 Blackburn; West Brom 1-3 Chelsea; West Ham 1-2 Aston Villa. Spain: Almeria 0-3 Valencia; Getafe 1-0 Sevilla; Malaga 3-0 Mallorca; Real Madrid 1-1 Barcelona. Italy: AC Milan 3-0 Sampdoria; Parma 2-0 Inter Milan; Roma 2-3 Palermo. FA: Man City 1-0 Man Utd.

S.J News• [April 16, 2011]

S.J News• [April 16, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Presidential Election: Accreditation commences 8am, ends 12pm & voting begins thereafter, as Presidential aspirants jostle for votes in SouthEast (7,577,212), SouthSouth (9,474,427), SouthWest (14,296,163), NorthCentral (10,684,017), NorthEast (11,936,452) & NorthWest (19,803,691). Tenure of 5 Govs: Court of Appeal, Abuja restrains INEC 4rm conducting April 26, 2011 Gov election in Bayelsa, Cross River, Kogi, Adamawa & Kogi state; Tenure of 5 Govs to expire 2012. Ibori Extradited to UK: James Ibori (erstwhile Delta Gov) extradited 4rm Dubai to United Kingdom by Interpol for alleged money laundering; Arrested & detained in West London on Friday. Student Found Dead @ School: 16-yr-old SS3 Science student of Govt Model College, Kankon, Badagry, Lagos found hanging 4rm uncompleted building in the school last week. Kwara Minimum Wage: Gov Bukola Saraki (Kwara) approves setting up of implementation committee for new minimum wage of N18,000 for workers in state civil service. Akala Loses Chauffeur: Rahman Ishola (convoy chauffeur) killed in stampede @ Gov Alao-Akala's (Oyo) Ogbomoso residence, as people throng to grab money being dashed out by Gov. SSS Summons Politicians: State Security Service (SSS), Ekiti quizzes 92 Ekiti politicians across parties; Politicians made to sign undertaking to steer clear of violence. Ruggedman Features Dagrin: Ugochukwu Stephens (aka Ruggedman) concludes video shoot of 'Ubbemsi' & 'Emi Ni' ft late Dagrin (renowned Yoruba rapper) 4rm 'Untouchable' album; Shot b4 Dagrin's untimely death; 'Emi Ni' video to be released April 22.

S.J News• [April 15, 2011]

S.J News• [April 15, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Presidential Poll: FG closes land borders 4rm 6pm Thursday (April 14) to 6am Monday (April 18); Vehicular movements restricted 4rm 8am to 5pm on election day. Police Orders Restriction: Restriction of movement for April 16 Presidential election to commence 2day 4rm 10pm to 6am -Hafiz Abubakar Ringim (IG of Police). Ngige v Akunyili: INEC probe panel for Anambra Central Senatorial district begins hearing in Abuja; Dr Alex Anene (Returning officer), Prof Charles Asimonye ('Returning officer') & Prof Chukwuemeka Onukaogu (Anambra REC) summoned. Borno Bomb Blast: Borno Govt donates N5m to victims of National Assembly elections @ Anguwan Doki & Abbaganaram wards in Maiduguri. Tenure of 5 Govs: Court of Appeal, Abuja to decide fate of 5 Govs (Kogi, Adamawa, Sokoto, Bayelsa & Cross River) 2day, whether or not to vacate offices 29th, May 2011. INEC: Prof Attahiru Jega (INEC Chairman) directs INEC presiding officers to paste election results @ polling units. Lord of Ajasa Banned 4rm UK: Yoruba rapper, Olusegun Osaniyi (aka Ajasa), banned 4rm entering UK for the next 10 years; Discovered to have tendered fake travel documents & denied visa by British High Commission in his 1st ever application. Dino Melaye Protests Again: Dino Melaye (ANPP House of Reps Candidate) representing Kabba/Bunu/Ijumu Federal Constituency storms INEC office with supporters @ 7am; Demands cancellation of last Saturday’s National Assembly elections in Kogi state.

S.J News• [April 14, 2011]

S.J News• [April 14, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ CPC-ACN Alliance Pact Fails: ACN-CPC alliance against PDP collapses; ACN blames CPC. Ngige v Akunyili: Prof Attahiru Jega (INEC Chairman), yesterday, declared Anambra Central Senatorial district election as stalemated with no clear winner yet. Buhari Weeps: Mohammadu Buhari (CPC presidential candidate & fmr head of state) weeps during speech in his closing campaign @ International Press Centre, Abuja; 2011 Presidential race is my 3rd & last -Buhari. LP & 45 Parties Endorse Jonathan: Labour Party (LP) alongside 45 other political parties endorse candidature of President Jonathan; 6 presidential candidates steps down for PDP. N’Assembly Polls' Death & Arrest: No fewer than 39 people killed & 165 others arrested during National Assembly -INEC. Acquisition Bid of Union Bank: Federal High court, Lagos grants interim order of injunction restraining Messrs African Capital Alliance Consortium (proposed core investor) 4rm proceeding with transaction. ex-militants Enrolled: 74 ex-militants enrolled in Malaysian universities, 75 in Russian; 26 sent to South African aviation schools on March 26 -Kinsley Kuku (SA to President, Niger Delta Affairs). EFCC to Probe Oyinlola’s FTZ Project: Gov Rauf Aregbesola (Osun) invites EFCC to probe Olagunsoye Oyinlola's N1.7bn Free Trade Zone project; FTZ project designed by Oyinlola administration to facilitate commerce & trade in Osun. SAN Appointment: Announcement of 62 new Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) by Legal Practitioners Privileges Committee (LPPC) to take place 2moro. •Football• Champions League: Schalke 04 2-1 Inter Milan (agg 7-3); Tottenham 0-1 Real Madrid (agg 0-5).

S.J News• [April 13, 2011]

S.J News• [April 13, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ ACN-CPC Presidential Accord: Coalition of ACN & CPC imminent, as talks for adoption of consensus ticket against PDP are underway. Ngige v Akunyili: Despite Monday night’s declaration of Chris Ngige (fmr Anambra Gov) as Anambra Central Senator-elect by Dr Alex Anene, Prof Chukwuemeka Onukaogu (Anambra REC) describes it as illegal; Prof Charles Asimonye appointed as new Returning officer, not Dr Alex Anene who announced -Prof Onukaogu (REC). Tinubu Flies Presidential Jet: Sen Bola Ahmed Tinubu (fmr Lagos Gov) boards Presidential jet en route Abuja with aides @ Murtala Muhammed Airport last night. N’Assembly Polls: No fewer than 117 ballot boxes stolen during National Assembly elections; Bayelsa tops chart with 23 missing boxes -INEC. Ivory Coast: ECOWAS calls on President Alassane Ouattara (Cote d’Ivoire) to ensure Laurent Gbagbo's (fmr leader) dignified treatment & rights due as a fmr head of state; Gbabgo captured in Abidjan on April 11,2011 & currently under UN protection. Jonathan Faults Agriculture Programmes: President Jonathan faults Obasanjo's Operation Feed the Nation (1976-1979) & Shehu Shagari’s Green Revolution (1979) due to failure to impede rice importation & provide jobs for youths. Fatal Crash in Niger: 18 persons die @ Sabon-Wuse, Tafa LG, Niger State yesterday, as Lagos-Kaduna bound 18 seater bus crashes into stationary trailer. 72-hour Ultimatum on SAN Award: Federal High court, Abuja summons Legal Practitioners Privileges Committee (LPPC), Justice Aloysius Katsina-Alu (CJN) & Mohammed Adoke (AGF) over reasons not to stop conferment of Senior Advocate new appointees, within 72 hours; ex parte application brought by Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). •Football• Champions League: Man Utd 2-1 Chelsea (agg 3-1); Shakhtar Donetsk 0-1 Barcelona (agg 1-6).

S.J News• [April 12, 2011]

S.J News• [April 12, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Ngige Declared Winner: Erstwhile Anambra Gov, Chris Nwabueze Ngige (ACN), declared winner of Anambra Central Sen District election last night by Dr Alex Anene (Returning Officer); Ngige (ACN) scored 68,208 votes while fmr Information Minister, Prof Dora Akunyili (APGA), scored 68,164 votes; Prof Chukwuemeka Onukogu (Anambra REC) earlier cancelled elections in 10 wards across 4 LG, ordered a rerun & announced Prof Charles Esimonye as new Returning Officer to handle rerun poll after Dr Alex Anene’s alleged resignation. 'President' Laurent Gbagbo Captured: Former Ivory Coast leader captured by French forces on Sunday night; Gbagbo refused to cede power to Alassane Ouattara (President-elect), who's been in Golf Hotel Abidjan, despite losing presidential election in November. CJN v PCA: After being interrogated for about 6hrs on Monday, Justice Aloysius Katsina-Alu (Chief Justice of Nigeria) reveals that Justice Ayo Isa Salami (President of Court of Appeal) confessed to him about Court of Appeal panel's judgement leakage before date fixed for judgment in Sokoto state Gov appeal. $6.9bn in Excess Crude Account: 3 tiers of Govt share N424bn of N615.06bn earned in March yesterday - Hajiya Yabawa Wabi (Finance Minister of State. Parties Seek Cancellation of Kwara Elections: ACPN, ACN, CPC jointly calls for cancellation of last Saturday’s NASS election in Kwara state; Attributes PDP's victory to connivance with INEC to rig election. EFCC Probes 6 Firms: EFCC begins investigation into award of N13bn contracts for printing of ballot papers for April 2 botched National Assembly elections; Abuse of contract led to about N3.8bn loss by INEC. •Football• EPL: Liverpool 3-0 Man City. Spain: Real Zaragoza 2-1 Getafe.

S.J News• [April 11, 2011]

S.J News• [April 11, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Judicial Corruption: 5-man National Judicial Council (NJC) panel, headed by Umaru Abdullahi, to question Justice Aloysius Katsina-Alu (Chief Justice of Nigeria), Justice Ayo Isa Salami (Court of Appeal President) & 6 Justices of the Appellate court 2day for alleged corruption vis-à-vis 2007 general elections in Sokoto, Osun & Ekiti state. INEC Elections: President Jonathan, on Sunday, appraises conduct of Saturday’s National Assembly elections & declared that Nigerians were able to decide who should be their leaders. ACN Rejects Rivers' Result: Rivers State ACN rejects INEC's National Assembly elections results; Accuses security agencies & INEC adhoc officials of rigging in favour of PDP @ ward & LG area collation centres; Calls for immediate cancellation. NASS Election: Gov Ali Modu Sheriff (Borno), Sen Iyiola Omisore (Osun), Olagunsoye Oyinlola (Osun), Adamu Aliero (Kebbi), Olusegun Agagu (Ondo), Orji Kalu (Abia), Dimeji Bankole (Ogun) all lost in National Assembly election. Awolowo's Daughter Dies: Otunba  Ayodele Olubusola Soyode (Nee Awolowo), daughter of Chief Obafemi Awolowo, dies on Sunday morning @ 66 years. PDP's Aso Rock Loss: Ima Niboro (SA on Media to President Jonathan), on Sunday, refutes PDP's loss in Senatorial election held @ polling unit in Aso Rock Villa; “There are no wards in the presidential villa..." -Ima Niboro. •Football• EPL: Aston Villa 1-0 Newcastle; Blackpool 1-3 Arsenal. Spain: Atletico Madrid 3-0 Real Sociedad; Hercules 0-0 Espanyol; Malaga 0-0 Deportivo; Racing 1-1 Levante; Sporting Gijon 1-0 Osasuna; Valencia 5-0 Villarreal. Italy: Bari 1-1 Catania; Bologna 0-2 Napoli; Cagliari 1-1 Brescia; Fiorentina 1-2 AC Milan; Juventus 3-2 Genoa; Lazio 2-0 Parma; Palermo 2-2 Cesena; Sampdoria 1-2 Lecce. S.J Wishes Mojisola Thomas (mooberrypril) a Splendid Bday.

S.J News• [April 10, 2011]

S.J News• [April 10, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Maiduguri Explosion: Suspected bomber dies in explosion @ polling unit in Unguwar Doki, Maiduguri, Borno state, as accreditation of voters was underway; Over 10 people injured. ACN Sweeps Ogun Clean: Dimeji Bankole, Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello being swept out of National Assembly; ACN leads across Ogun; PDP & PPN trail behind. 5 Killed in Imo: Suspected assassins storm Ezekiel Chukwukere's (Council Chairman) family home @ Umuagwoke, Amaigbo, Nwangele LG, Imo on Friday night & shoots 5 PDP Chieftains dead. Suleja Bomb Blast: President Jonathan describes 10 dead National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members in Suleja, Niger state bomb attack on INEC office as Martyrs; FG to immortalise NYSC Corps members. Death Eludes Ondo Commissioner: Lebi Adeputi (Commissioner for Environment) escapes death in Ilaje LG, Ondo, as his car got sprayed with gunshots by thugs on Saturday. Fake Voters Card in Kwara: 4 persons arrested @ Ode Opobiyi, Agbaji Ward, Ilorin West LG, Kwara State on Saturday for possessing fake voters cards @ polling booth. PDP's Aso Rock Villa Loss: Unofficial results 4rm Aso Rock Villa polling unit shows PDP's loss in National Assembly election; 209 votes for PDP & 390 for CPC in House of Reps election. •Football• EPL: Blackburn 1-1 Birmingham; Bolton 3-0 West Ham; Chelsea 1-0 Wigan; Man Utd 2-0 Fulham; Sunderland 2-3 West Brom; Tottenham 3-2 Stoke; Wolves 0-3 Everton. Spain: Athletic Bilbao 0-3 Real Madrid; Barcelona 3-1 Almeria; Mallorca 2-2 Sevilla. Italy: Inter Milan 2-0 Chievo; Udinese 1-2 Roma.

S.J News• [April 9, 2011]

S.J News• [April 9, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ INEC Office Detonated: No fewer than 25 persons, including NYSC members used as ad-hoc staff, die in Friday's bomb blast @ INEC office, Suleja, Niger State. Election Restrictions: Nigerian Police restricts movement of persons 4rm 8am to 6pm on Saturday 9th April, 2011 within voting areas & centres. Cameras @ Polling Centres: Nigeria Police Force to permit photos & videos @ 120,000 polling centres nationwide; Denies allegation of Hafiz Ringim's (Police IG) ban. Kaduna Explosion: Kaduna State Police confirms arrest of 3 culprits in Thursday night's bomb explosion @ Mahuta village, outskirts of Kaduna. Court Dismisses Igbinedion’s Suit: Federal High court, Lagos dismisses Lucky Igbinedion's (fmr Edo Gov) application for return of property seized by EFCC, due to lack of merit. Osun Budget: Gov Rauf Aregbesola (Osun) signs N102.8bn Appropriation Bill into law. Bauchi Attack: Unidentified gunmen set Bar Arewa village, Bogoro LG, Bauchi ablaze; No fewer than 10 persons killed. Wamakko's Victory Upheld: Supreme court dismisses Mahammad Maigari Dingyadi's (2007 DPP Gov candidate) fresh application against Gov Aliyu Wamakko (Sokoto); Seeks reversal of appeal dismissal.

S.J News• [April 8, 2011]

S.J News• [April 8, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ INEC Postpones NASS Election Again: 15 of 109 Senatorial districts & 48 of 360 Federal constituencies in 26 states postponed till April 26 due to missing Party logos on ballot papers & reprint of ballot papers used in botched election. Kogi PDP Senatorial Election: Sen Smart Adeyemi wins re-run Kogi West Senatorial district primary election, as ordered by Federal High court, Lokoja; Defeats sole opponent with 1,124 votes to 2 votes. PDP v CPC (Lagos Metro Project): PDP Presidential Campaign Council faults Muhammadu Buhari (CPC Presidential candidate) on cancellation of Lagos metro line project; 1983 cancellation of project initiated by Lateef Jakande (erstwhile Lagos Gov) due to refusal of taking more loans & dwindling value of Naira -Buhari. WAEC Exam Clash with INEC Elections: FG directs West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to adjust exam timetable to avoid clash with adjusted INEC timetable for Gov & State House of Assembly elections on April 26. Kwara PDP Gov Lawsuit: Federal High court, Ilorin dismisses suit filed by a PDP faction in Kwara to nullify candidacy of Abdufattah Ahmed in April 26 gubernatorial poll, due to lack of evidence. EFCC v El-Rufai: Nasir El-Rufai (fmr FCT Minister) arraigned by EFCC @ High Court, Abuja over re-allocation of a PHCN plot of land in the FCT to Sen Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello; Pleads not guilty to 8-count charge & granted bail on self-recognition; Case adjourned till May 17 for commencement of trial.

S.J News• [April 7, 2011]

S.J News• [April 7, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Edo Gov v FG: Gov Adams Oshiomhole (Edo) calls for review of revenue allocation formula of the federation to states & urges FG to cede Ministry of Agriculture to states. SSS Nabs Ballot Paper Printer: State Security Service arrests printer in Mokola, Ibadan with about 7,000 copies of ballot papers on Wednesday evening. Akwa Ibom ACN Gov Candidate: Federal High court, Abuja orders unconditional release of Sen John Akpanudoedehe (ACN Gov candidate) 4rm prison; Arrested & arraigned for treason due to Akwa Ibom political violence on March 25. ACN Blood Oath: Sen Bola Tinubu (fmr Lagos Gov) denies alleged rift between him & Gov Babatunde Fashola (Lagos) over oath-taking; Attributes rumours to PDP agents. Kogi PDP Senatorial Election: PDP to hold Kogi West Senatorial district primary election 2day, as ordered by Federal High Court, Lokoja; Election which produced Sen Smart Adeyemi nullified by Federal High court, Lokoja. Kwara Gubernatorial: Yoruba Council of Elders (YCE), Kwara chapter & 6 Political parties endorse Sen Rukayat Gbemisola Saraki of ACPN as Kwara Gov candidate. •Football• Champions League: Barcelona 5-1 Shakhtar Donetsk; Chelsea 0-1 Man Utd.

S.J News• [April 6, 2011]

S.J News• [April 6, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Ivorian Presidential Tussle: Fierce assault of forces loyal to Alassane Ouattara (President elect) & French helicopter air strikes @ Laurent Gbagbo's presidential palace, Abidjan on Tuesday; Laurent Gbagbo (defiant president) surrenders & seeks UN protection; New Govt may seek Gbagbo's trial by International Court of Justice -Patrick Achi (Ouattara's Spokesman). Court Orders Prosecution of El-Rufai: High court, Abuja grants EFCC leave to prosecute Nasir El-Rufai (fmr FCT Minister), Altine Jubrin (fmr DG of Abuja Geographic Information System) & Ismail Iro (fmr GM of AGIS) on newly amended 8 count charge. EFCC Issues Ultimatum to Hotel Operators: EFCC issues 2-week ultimatum to hotel operators not regulated by Nigeria Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC), to regularize operations or face criminal prosecution. Gov Daniel, Tinubu Meeting: Gov Gbenga Daniel (Ogun) denies being in secret meeting with Sen Bola Ahmed Tinubu (erstwhile Lagos Gov). Delta Deputy Speaker’s Brother Shot Dead: Basil Ganagana's (Delta Dep Speaker) 31-year-old younger brother, Sixtus Ganagana, shot dead by suspected assassins in his Ughelli residence. NNPC Fire Outbreak: Fire outbreak on Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Pipeline, Ogere, Ogun on Tuesday; Allegedly vandalised by hoodlums. Rochas Reports to Police: Owelle Rochas Okorocha (APGA Imo Gov candidate) visits state Police Command, Owerri & released after being quizzed; Vindicates self 4rm attack on Olusegun Obasanjo (fmr Presdident) during his last visit to Owerri for grand finale of Gov Ikedi Ohakim’s (Imo) campaign. •Football• Champions League: Inter Milan 2-5 Schalke 04; Real Madrid 4-0 Tottenham.

S.J News• [April 5, 2011]

S.J News• [April 5, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Court Nullifies Jan 28 Election: Federal High court, Lokoja nullifies Smart Adeyemi’s (Kogi West Senatorial candidate) candidature & orders fresh primary. CJN Suspends SAN Awards: Justice Aloysius Katsina-Alu (CJN & Chairman of committee) suspends Monday's appointment of 62 new Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) for scrutiny; Justice Ayo Isa Salami (Court of Appeal President), Chief Judges & Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to assess candidates. Sale of NECOM House: 37-storey edifice, NECOM House, sold to Chief Suarau Olayiwola Alani Bankole's (House of Reps Speaker's Father) firm by Liquidator of Nigerian Telecommunications Limited/M-Tel Staff Pension Fund for N4bn; NITEL board seeks reversal of sale by FG due to alleged illegal transaction. Akwa Ibom ACN Candidate: ACN raises alarm over safety of Sen John Akpanudoedehe (Akwa Ibom Gov candidate) after being flown without aides in an helicopter to Uyo; Lai Mohammed (ACN National Publicity Secretary) flays arrest of 41 ACN supporters in Akwa Ibom, whose only offence was being found with brooms. Transcorp Stake Acquired: Heirs Holdings Ltd, owned by Tony Elumelu (fmr UBA GMD), acquires strategic stake in Transnational Corporation of Nigeria (Transcorp) Plc. Dosunmu v Fashola: Dr Adegboyega Dosunmu (Lagos PDP Gov candidate) promises to disband Lagos State Transport Management Agency (LASTMA), Kick Against Indiscipline (KAI), Lagos State Environmental & Special Offences Task Force (LESOTF), & abolish toll gate plaza, Lekki Peninsula, Ajah/Epe road if voted in forthcoming election. •Football• Spain: Almeria 1-3 Athletic Bilbao.

S.J News• [April 5, 2011]

S.J News• [April 5, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Court Nullifies Jan 28 Election: Federal High court, Lokoja nullifies Smart Adeyemi’s (Kogi West Senatorial candidate) candidature & orders fresh primary. CJN Suspends SAN Awards: Justice Aloysius Katsina-Alu (CJN & Chairman of committee) suspends Monday's appointment of 62 new Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) for scrutiny; Justice Ayo Isa Salami (Court of Appeal President), Chief Judges & Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to assess candidates. Sale of NECOM House: 37-storey edifice, NECOM House, sold to Chief Suarau Olayiwola Alani Bankole's (House of Reps Speaker's Father) firm by Liquidator of Nigerian Telecommunications Limited/M-Tel Staff Pension Fund for N4bn; NITEL board seeks reversal of sale by FG due to alleged illegal transaction. Akwa Ibom ACN Candidate: ACN raises alarm over safety of Sen John Akpanudoedehe (Akwa Ibom Gov candidate) after being flown without aides in an helicopter to Uyo; Lai Mohammed (ACN National Publicity Secretary) flays arrest of 41 ACN supporters in Akwa Ibom, whose only offence was being found with brooms. Transcorp Stake Acquired: Heirs Holdings Ltd, owned by Tony Elumelu (fmr UBA GMD), acquires strategic stake in Transnational Corporation of Nigeria (Transcorp) Plc. Dosunmu v Fashola: Dr Adegboyega Dosunmu (Lagos PDP Gov candidate) promises to disband Lagos State Transport Management Agency (LASTMA), Kick Against Indiscipline (KAI), Lagos State Environmental & Special Offences Task Force (LESOTF), & abolish toll gate plaza, Lekki Peninsula, Ajah/Epe road if voted in forthcoming election. •Football• Spain: Almeria 1-3 Athletic Bilbao.

S.J News• [April 4, 2011]

S.J News• [April 4, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Election Postponement: INEC reschedules elections; National Assembly (9th April), Presidential (16th April), Gov & State House of Assembly (April 26th). Anti-N18,000 Minimum Wage Govs: Labour calls on all workers & Nigerians to vote out all governors resisting payment of N18,000 national minimum wage. National Maths Contest: Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) & University of Ibadan (UI) came 1st, 2nd & 3rd respectively, out of 18 universities, in National Mathematics competition organised by National Mathematics Centre, Abuja. Osogbo Arts School Founder Dies: Prof Ulli Beier (foremost German scholar & artist) dies @ 89 in his Annandale, Sydney, Australia residence after a protracted illness. Bauchi Gov Running Mate Replaced: Bauchi PDP petitions INEC over replacement of Gov Isa Yuguda's (Bauchi) running mate; Sagir Aminu Saleh replaced with Ibrahim Abdullahi; Sen Iliya Audu (INEC REC) admits error. NCAA Acquires Aircraft Tracker: Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) acquires aircraft tracking system to locate aircrafts' whereabouts; Already installed @ NCAA headquarters, Ikeja, Lagos. Shell Oil Block: Dr Mike Adenuga Jnr wins Shell Petroleum Development Company's (SPDC) most prolific onshore oil block - Oil Mining Lease (OML) 30; Shell's divestment programme offers OMLs 26, 30, 34, 40 & 42, with reserves up to 2billion barrels of crude oil, to indigenous companies. •Football• EPL: Fulham 3-0 Blackpool; Man City 5-0 Sunderland. Spain: Deportivo 2-1 Mallorca; Espanyol 1-2 Racing; Osasuna 2-3 Atletico Madrid; Real Sociedad 1-3 Hercules; Sevilla 3-1 Real Zaragoza. Italy: Catania 4-0 Palermo; Cesena 2-2 Fiorentina; Lecce 2-0 Udinese; Napoli 4-3 Lazio; Roma 0-2 Juventus.

S.J News• [April 3, 2011]

S.J News• [April 3, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ INEC Postpones Elections: INEC postpones National Assembly elections till Monday April 4, due to absence of result sheets for elections; Movement to be restricted on Monday; Prof Attahiru Jega (INEC Chairman) blames vendors for non-arrival of result sheets. Ibori Freed in Dubai: United Arab Emirates (UAE) court grants James Ibori (fmr Delta Gov) bail on health grounds on Wednesday; Arrested & detained in Dubai since May, 2010. ACN Candidate Dies in Road Accident: ACN House of Reps candidate for Katsina State, Abubakar Dan Musa, dies in road accident alongside 5 others @ Dutsinma/Katsina highway on Friday night; ACN aspirant interred near accident scene. PDP Refutes ACPN's Claim: Kwara chapter of PDP debunks alleged newspaper publication by ACPN to circulate nude photograph of Sen Gbemisola Saraki (ACPN Gov candidate). INEC Ballot Papers: Man arrested by soldiers in Odo Otin LG, Osun on Saturday with 5 booklets of ballot papers; Claims to be INEC official but unable to disclose unit assigned to. Visafone & Multilinks N8bn Deal: Visafone acquires Multilinks Communications Limited’s CDMA mobile assets for N8.1bn. 3 Killed in Bayelsa Gunshots: 3 shot dead in a shoot-out along Ekeremor Waterways, Bayelsa on Saturday. FG Applauds UN Sanctions: FG applauds United Nations Security Council for imposing sanctions against Cote d'Ivoire's Laurent Gbagbo & his close associates. •Football• EPL: Arsenal 0-0 Blackburn; Birmingham 2-1 Bolton; Everton 2-2 Aston Villa; Newcastle 4-1 Wolves; Stoke 1-1 Chelsea; West Brom 2-1 Liverpool; West Ham 2-4 Man Utd; Wigan 0-0 Tottenham. Spain: Getafe 2-4 Valencia; Real Madrid 0-1 Sporting Gijon; Villarreal 0-1 Barcelona. Italy: AC Milan 3-0 Inter Milan; Brescia 3-1 Bologna.

S.J News• [April 2, 2011]

S.J News• [April 2, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Movement Restricted: Police orders restriction of movement 4rm 6pm, April 1 to 6pm, April 2. Presidential Candidate Remanded: Mrs Ebiti Ndok (UNPD Presidential Candidate) remanded in Maximum Security Prison, Keffi, Nasarawa State for issuing dud cheques of N1,050,000 & N500,000 to Onnyx Hotel & Apartment, Abuja and Hilton Suites, Abuja respectively; Chief Magistrate’s Court, Karu, Abuja orders remand till April 19, 2011. INEC Inhibits Election Observers: INEC to prevent unauthorised persons, including Govs, Ministers & groups monitoring 2day's election; Only registered election observers will monitor the National Assembly elections & subsequent elections -Adedeji Shoyebi (Publicity National Commissioner). ACN Blasts Police: ACN condemns manhandling of Sen John James Akpanudoedehen (ACN Akwa Ibom Gov candidate) by security agents who re-arrested & slapped him after being granted bail for treason charges. April Polls: 17,000 security personnel deployed to FCT for elections -Haruna John (FCT Commissioner of Police). Delta Waterways Shut: Nigerian Navy Ship, NNS Delta, shuts down Delta waterways to prevent illegal movement during National Assembly elections. Planned Plateau Violence: Plateau State Police uncovers plot to destabilise plateau 4rm outside on election day; Adequate security measures put in place -Umar Gwadabe (Dep Commissioner of Police). Delta Banks Reopen: Banks in Effurun, Warri & environs in Delta state reopen on Friday after 2-day protest against withdrawal of mobile policemen by Hafiz Ringim (Inspector General of Police). Yung6ix Signed to Storm 360: Yung6ix, known for his Olèku (warri remix), signs joint venture mgt deal with 411 Entertainment & Storm records.