S.J News• [May 28, 2011]

S.J News• [May 28, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ 2011 Budget Signed: President Jonathan signs 2011 Appropriation bill (N4.485trn) & Sovereign Investment Authority Bill. Tribunal Throws Out Petition: Presidential election petitions tribunal strikes out petition filed by Hope Democratic Party seeking to nullify election of President Jonathan in April 16 presidential poll; Inauguration to proceed. Ibadan Explosion: Over 20 persons burnt to death in petroleum tanker fire @ Aduloju community, Iwo-Ojoo Road, Ibadan, Oyo state on Friday. Court Restricts Akala's Severance Pay: Oyo state High court thwarts Gov Adebayo Alao-kala's (Oyo) attempt to pay severance allowance to himself & state govt officials; Court dismissed Gov Akala's stay of execution application. 137 ex-militants Sponsored: Amnesty office sponsors 137 ex-militants to Pretoria, South Africa for 6-month training in various trades. Boko Haram Attack: Suspected Boko Haram members attack police station, police barrack & First Bank in Damboa town, Borno; Policemen & civilians killed during attack. Lagos Passes Tenancy Bill: Lagos Landlords to receive only a year rent 4rm new tenants & not more than 6 months 4rm a sitting tenant (monthly); Gov Fashola's (Lagos) assent imminent. Presidential Jet Banned Worldwide: European authorities ban N7.65bn presidential jet (Falcon 7X) purchased 70 days ago 4rm France over safety issues. Ogun Gov Flies to London: Gov Gbenga Daniel (Ogun) travels to London Friday night despite May 29 swearing in of his successor, Sen Ibikunle Amosun. Paypal Sues Google: Google sued for allegedly stealing employees & trade secrets of Paypal, as Google launches new mobile payment service.