S.J News• [May 24, 2011]

S.J News• [May 24, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Presidential Inauguration: N850m earmarked for swearing-in ceremony on May 29; Over 40 heads of state expected -Yayale Ahmed (Secretary to the Govt of the Federation & Chairman of Presidential Inauguration Committee); FCT police command to deploy 15,000 personnel. New Governors’ Forum Chairman: Gov Rotimi Amaechi (Rivers) emerges new Chairman of Nigeria Governors’ Forum for 2years; Gov Bukola Saraki (Kwara Gov & Outgoing chairman) elected to represent Kwara South Senatorial district. Medical Workers Threaten Strike: Healthcare Professional Associations & Union urges President Jonathan not to sign into law Health Bill passed by National Assembly last week due to its biased contents; Threaten to embark on industrial action. NLC NEC Meeting: Nigeria Labour Congress' (NLC) National Executive Council (NEC) meeting to hold 2day; Final decision on sack of Mr John Odah (General Secretary) to be taken; Odah’s termination already ratified by NLC's Central Working Committee (CWC). Rice, Fertiliser & Sugar Importation: FG to ban importation of. rice, fertilisers & sugar by 2015 -President Jonathan. Academy to be Upgraded to University: Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron set to be upgraded to Maritime University -Federal Ministry of Transport. ACN Gov Candidate Arrested: Prof Steve Ugba (Benue ACN Gov Candidate) arrested by Police in Abuja; Invited alongside other ACN chieftains.