S.J News• [May 7, 2011]

S.J News• [May 7, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Imo Supplementary Elections: Supplementary gubernatorial election fail to hold in Oguta LG due to late arrival of election materials while elections held in 3 other LGAs (Ngor/Okpala, Ohaji/Egbema & Mbatoli), & 1 ward (Orji ward,Owerri North LG). CPC Heads for Tribunal: Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) files preliminary application @ National Election Tribunal, Abuja for invalidation of President Jonathan's victory in April 16 elections; Seeks release of certain election documents & election personnel. Kwara Election Tribunal: 3 election petitions challenge results of April 9 National Assembly elections, as ACN Kwara Central Sen district candidate files 1st; 2nd filed by ACN Kwara South Sen district candidate & CPC Kwara Central Sen district candidate files 3rd. Ouattara Sworn in: Ivory Coast president-elect, Alassane Ouattara, sworn in as president on Friday after months of supremacy battle with defiant erstwhile president, Laurent Gbagbo. Bauchi Attack: Bauchi police confirms 16 death & 20 burnt houses during attack on Kurum village, Bogoro LG, Bauchi by some gunmen on Wednesday. Kano Election Tribunal: 8 petitions received challenging outcome of April 9th National Assembly elections in 1 Senatorial district & 7 Federal Constituencies in Kano. Al-Qaeda Confirms Death: Al-Qaeda confirms killing of Osama Bin Laden in Abbottabad, Pakistan. Shell Loses Land Dispute: Shell loses appeal against Federal High Court, Port Harcourt's ruling on ownership of land for Bonny Export Terminal, Bayelsa; Shell to appeal judgment @ Supreme court.