S.J News• [July 1, 2011]

S.J News• [July 1, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ NLC, TUC v Govt: Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) & Trade Union Congress (TUC) gives FG & state Govts 2 weeks ultimatum for payment of N18,000 new minimum wage to public workers without increment in fuel price or face strike. Ministerial Nominees: Senate confirms 7 more ministers; Segun Aganga (erstwhile Minister of Finance) missing yday for screening; 14 cleared so far, 20 to go; Screening to continue 2day. PHCN: Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) new tariff to take effect 4rm 2day; N40 to be paid per kilowatt as against N8 per kilowatt. BRT Soldier Arraigned: Sunday Ayodeji (dismissed soldier) arraigned by Lagos state Govt on a 5-count charge @ Magistrate court, Ikeja; Pleads guilty to illegal driving along BRT lane & pays N25,000 fine; Granted bail in the sum of N200,000 & a surety in like sum; Case adjourned to July 25, 2011. Lady of Songs: 1st female president of Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN), Christy Essien-Igbokwe (Lady of Songs), dies @ 50 yrs in Lagos hospital after 3days of being ill. NYSC: National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) mobilises over 95,000 corps members for Batch B orientation, highest number since its 1973 inception -Brig Gen Maharazu Tsiga (NYSC DG). EFCC v Abiola: Deji Abiola (MKO Abiola's son) granted N2m bail with 2 sureties in like sum by State High court, Ikeja; Accused allegedly received N35.5m for undelivered printing machines 4rm Switzerland. Aregbesola v Osun PDP: Gov Rauf Aregbesola (Osun) & Osun PDP trade words over constitution of executive council; Gov Aregbesola yet to form cabinet since inception of tenure. •Football• FIFA Women's World Cup: Germany 1 - 0 Nigeria.

S.J News• [June 30, 2011]

S.J News• [June 30, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Ministerial Nominees: 7 nominees confirmed by Senate as ministers after 7 hours of screening; Screening of 27 others to continue 2day; Appointment of 20 Special Advisers by president approved. Abuja Security: Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) imposes curfew; Parks & gardens to close 6pm; Cinemas, beer parlours, pool centres & night clubs to close 10pm. AU Summit: President Jonathan arrives Malabo, Equatorial Guinea for 3-day summit of African Union (AU); 25th NEPAD Heads of State & Government Orientation Committee meeting to hold @ AU Conference Centre in Sipopo, Malabo. Building Collapse: 2-storey building under construction collapses @ Maraba, Karu, Nasarawa state; 4 persons dead & 11 others injured. UN Report: 500 million illegal weapons globally circulated, 30 million of these present in Africa -Janthomas Hiemstra (United Nations Interim Resident Representative in Nigeria). Boko Haram: Lt General Onyeabo Ihejirika (Chief of Army Staff) vows to tackle menace of Boko Haram. Kogi Gubernatorial: Election to hold between February & March 2012 -Muhammed Abubakar (Kogi REC). Electricity Workers: House of Reps to parley with National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) members so as to avert industrial action. Fake Drugs: National Agency for Food and Drug Administration Control (NAFDAC) officials intercept fake drugs worth N20m in Onitsha, Anambra state -Benson Kine (NAFDAC Deputy Zonal Director). Ajimobi v Akala: Oyo state Govt sets up 8-man committee for scrutiny of awarded contracts by Adebayo Alao-Akala (fmr Oyo Gov).

S.J News• [June 29, 2011]

S.J News• [June 29, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Ministerial Nominees: Senate unveils 34-man list 4rm presidency; Screening to commence 2day; Request for appointment of 20 special assistant submitted for approval. Senate Principal Officers: Sen George Akume (Benue ACN) emerges Senate Minority Leader of 7th Senate; Akume’s emergence negates federal character -Sen Chris Ngige (fmr Anambra Gov); Deputy leader position (zoned to North-East) yet to be filled. Security Chiefs: Senate to summon IG of Police, Defence Chief & State Security Service (SSS) DG due to spate of bomb attacks & rising violence. Lagos State House of Assembly: Gov Fashola's (Lagos) nominees (21 commissioners & 16 special advisers) to be screened 2day. CBN v Akingbola: Erastus Akingbola (fmr Intercontinental bank MD) files appeal against Federal High court's ruling dismissing suit against planned sale of Intercontinental Bank Plc to Access Bank. Constitution Review: House of Representatives appoint 37-member committee for review of the 1999 Constitution (as amended); Constitution amended thrice by 6th National Assembly. Council of State Meetings: Muhammadu Buhari (CPC presidential candidate) not to participate in meetings until Presidential Election Tribunal rules on CPC's petition; Council of State meeting presided over by President & attended by past Heads of States & Presidents. Nigeria-China N12bn Pact: Hydro China & Harbin Electricity Corporation of China to rehabilitate Kainji Power Station for $81,746,642.49 (N12,425,489,658.48); Contract to be completed within 42 months. New IMF Boss: Christine Lagarde (1st female head since 1944 establishment) appointed as International Monetary Fund (IMF) MD for 5-year term, effective 4rm July 5, 2011; Dominique Strauss-Kahn (fmr IMF MD) resigned due to alleged sex scandal.

S.J News• [June 28, 2011]

S.J News• [June 28, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Ministerial Nominees: List submitted on monday 4rm President Jonathan 29 days after his inauguration for Senate's screening & confirmation. Borno Blast: Bomb blast @ Customs office in Maiduguri, Borno kills 3 children & injures 2 custom officers. BRT Soldier Dismissed: Nigerian Army dismisses Sunday Ayodeji (lance corporal) for defying traffic law by using Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lane @ Obanikoro, Lagos & brawling with LASTMA & police. Presidential Election: Tribunal fixes July 6, 2011 for hearing of objections filed by President Jonathan & PDP challenging legitimacy of CPC petition for nullification of April 16 presidential election. Osun Tax: Osun Govt disowns new tax regime circulated by Osun internal revenue service; Tax regime not approved by Gov Rauf Aregbesola (Osun). AUN-Cameroun Electricity Pact: American University of Nigeria, Yola, Adamawa to purchase 30 megawatts of electricity 4rm Cameroun. Ataoja of Osogbo Sacked: Osogbo High court re-affirms removal of Oba Oyetunji Olanipekun as Ataoja of Osogboland; Installed by Olagunsoye Oyinlola (fmr Osun Gov) administration on September 12, 2010. Facebook Chat Jails Juror: Juror sentenced to 8 months in jail for chatting with defendant on Facebook during trial; 2-month suspended sentence given to defendant @ London’s High Court. Gaddafi Declared Wanted: International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant for Muammar Gaddafi (Libyan Leader); Saif Al-Islam & Abdullah Al-Sanussi (Gaddafi's sons) also declared wanted.

S.J News• [June 27, 2011]

S.J News• [June 27, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Electricity Tariff: Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) & Trade Union Congress (TUC) condemn planned increment of electricity tariff by FG 4rm N8.50 to N10 per kilowatts 4rm from July 1, 2011. Borno Attack: Suspected Boko Haram members assail beer garden in Maiduguri, Borno state on Sunday killing 25 persons & 12 others injured. Osun Tax: Osun Govt introduces new tax regime; Tax payment to range 4rm N2,500 to N315,000 - Osun Internal Revenue Service. Foreign Investment: Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) lifts ban on foreign investors to invest in FG Bonds & Nigerian Treasury Bills (NTB) with effect 4rm July 1, 2011. Ondo Strike: Ondo state workers call off indefinite strike over state Govt's failure to implement N18,000 minimum wage payment; N14,000 to be paid pending allocation 4rm federation account. Drug Report: Nigeria has highest prevalence of cannabis (marijuana) abuse in Africa & 14% of population abuse cannabis -2011 UN World Drug Report. N18,000 Minimum Wage: States can pay N18,000 minimum wage without removal of fuel subsidy -Hamman Tukur (erstwhile Revenue Mobilisation Allocation & Fiscal Commission Chairman). Sarakis Reconcile: Dr Olusola Saraki (Waziri of ilorin & 2nd Republic Senate Leader) reconciles with son, Sen Bukola Saraki (fmr Kwara Gov). 2011 BET Awards: D’Banj & 2Face Idibia tie to win BET's Best International Act (Africa) Award @ Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, US on June 26. •Football• Women's World Cup: Nigeria 0-1 France.

S.J News• [June 26, 2011]

S.J News• [June 26, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ MBGN 2011: Unilag Accountancy undergraduate, Sylvia Nduka (Miss Taraba), wins 24th edition of Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria pageant @ Eko Hotel, Lagos; Wins Hyundai car & N3m; Miss Bayelsa 2nd, Miss Enugu 3rd, Miss Lagos 4th, Miss Gombe 5th; Tobi Banjoko (Miss Ondo) wins Miss Photogenic. Amnesty: Over 16,000 ex-militants graduated 4rm Amnesty Training camp, Obubra, Obubra LG, Cross River state; 4,500 graduates being trained @ skills acquisition & training centres in Nigeria while 2,500 undergo foreign training -Kingsley Kuku (SA to President on Niger Delta). EFCC v Fajemisin: EFCC arraigns Dr Wilfred Fajemisin (erstwhile Mushin LG Vice Chairman) before State High court, Ikeja over alleged N11.5m fraud; Accused alleged to receive N3m (part payment) & N8.5m 4rm 2 persons over sale of same land @ Gbagada, Lagos. Lagos Cabinet: Gov Babatunde Fashola (Lagos) submits list of nominees for 37-member Lagos state Executive Council to Adeyemi Ikuforiji (State House of Assembly Speaker) for screening & confirmation. Kano N6.99bn Fraud: Kano state Govt uncovers N6.99bn scam allegedly perpetrated by Gov Ibrahim Shekarau's (fmr Kano Gov) administration; Money withdrawn within 28 months 4rm Special Services Directorate's account. New Minimum Wage: Gov Godswill Akpabio (Akwa Ibom) promises to pay N18,000 minimum wage with effect 4rm April 2011. Kerosene Scarcity: Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) kick against allocation of Dual Purpose Kerosene (DPK) through Nigerian Independent Petroleum Company (NIPCO), as NNPC allocates 10,000 metric tonnes of kerosene; NIPCO not transparent in transactions -Musa Felande (IPMAN National President). ACN v PDP in Kwara: ACN National leader, Bola Tinubu (fmr Lagos Gov), vows to dislodge PDP Govt in Kwara state for a Govt headed by Mohammed Dele Belgore.S.J wishes Tunji Elegbede a splendid bday.

S.J News• [June 25, 2011]

S.J News• [June 25, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ NLC v Govs: Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) chides 36 state Gov's demand for removal of petroleum subsidy as condition for implementation of N18,000 new minimum wage. Ibori's Trial: James Ibori's (erstwhile Delta Gov) trial for alleged $35m money laundering begins in UK. JAMB Results: Released on Friday; 1,493,000 candidates; Of a total of 400, 2,892 candidates score 300 & above, 842,941 candidates score below 200, 7,504 results withheld & 15,160 cases of exam malpractices -Prof Dibu Ojerinde (JAMB Registrar). Alleged Rape: Oba Adebukola Alli (Alowa of Ilowa-Ijesha, Osun) appears in court, for alleged rape of female NYSC corps member, after absence in 4 consecutive sittings; Monarch placed on House Arrest. CBN v Nwosu: Federal High court, Lagos strikes out Okey Nwosu's (fmr Finbank MD) & Dayo Famoroti's (fmr Finbank ED) suit challenging sale of Finbank to FCMB without recourse to them as shareholders of Finbank. Kwara Gov's Lagos Retreat: Gov Abdulfatah Ahmed (Kwara) to host 3-day strategic retreat (Consolidating Development, Delivering the Benefits) for his administration 4rm Monday, June 27 in Lagos. Post-election Crisis: Sheikh Ahmed Lemu Panel (22-man panel) investigating April 2011 post-election violence in Kaduna receives 200 memoranda-Sheikh Ahmed Lemu (Panel Chairman). CPC Chieftain v CPC: Ako Atuloma (Abia CPC Gov Candidate) faults party's refusal to join Government of National Unity (GNU), as proposed by President Jonathan; Demands resignation of Muhammadu Buhari (BOT Chairman) & Tony Momoh (National Chairman). Libya: Libya seeks Nigeria's intervention as African Union (AU) leader vis-à-vis North Atlantic Treaty Organisation's (NATO) bombardment of Libya for change in Muhammar Gadaffi's regime.

S.J News• [June 24, 2011]

S.J News• [June 24, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Army/Police Clash Averted: Police attached to LASTMA allegedly slaps soldier cruising SUV along Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lane @ Obanikoro, Lagos Mainland, Lagos to avoid traffic. EFCC v Abiola: High court, Lagos remands Deji Abiola (MKO Abiola's son) in EFCC's custody for alleged N35.5m fraud; Accused failed to supply client imported printing machines 4rm Switzerland -EFCC. Al-Mustapha’s Case: Lagos High court to deliver ruling on Maj Ham-zat Al-Mustapha's (CSO to late Gen Sani Abacha) case & 2 others on July 14 for alleged involvement in Kudirat Abiola's murder. NASRDA: Nigeria to launch 2 earth observation satellites into orbit on July 7, 2011 -Dr Seidu Mohammed (DG, National Space Research Development Agency). UI Students Protest: University of Ibadan students protest against erratic electricity supply; Gives FG 7-day ultimatum. Supreme Court: Justice Mary Peter Odili (Peter Odili's wife) elevated to Supreme Court alongside Justice N. S Ngwuta; Justice Odili becomes 3rd female Supreme court Justice. JAMB Results: Joint Admissions & Matriculation Board (JAMB) to release 2011 UTME results 2day. Ogun Missionary Schools: Christian Missions, Ogun state drag Gov Ibikunle Amosun (Ogun) before High court, Abeokuta; Seeks interlocutory injunction restraining Govt's takeover of Missionary schools. S.J wishes Sylvester Okosun a splendid Bday.

S.J News• [June 23, 2011

S.J News• [June 23, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Ogun Shake-up: Gov Ibikunle Amosun (Ogun) disengages 8 Permanent Secretaries, including Demola Badejo (State House of Assembly Clerk) & Babatunde Salau (immediate past Accountant-General). Ondo Minimum Wage: Ondo workers to begin indefinite strike 2day due to implementation of minimum wage (N18,000) impasse; State Govt proposes N13,000. Jonathan Approves New AGF: President Jonathan approves appointment of Mr Jonah Ogunniyi Otunla as Accountant-General of the Federation - Prof Oladapo Afolabi (Head, Civil Service of the Federation); Appointment to take effect 4rm July 1, 2011. Oyo NURTW: Lateef Akinsola (aka Tokyo) drags Baba Bolanta (Oyo CP) to court for alleged defamation of character; Demands N200m for damages; Tokyo declared wanted alongside Mukaila Lamidi (aka Auxilliary). NYSC: Since inception of NYSC 38 years ago, unprecedented amount of graduates (95,000) mobilized for 2011 Batch B NYSC -Gen Muharazu Tsiga (NYSC Director-General). NIMET: Extreme rain conditions resulting in heavy flooding or drought won't occur in 2011; Normal to above average rainfall expected -Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET). EFCC vs Atuche: EFCC seeks self disqualification of Justice Adeniyi Onigbanjo (Lagos High court) 4rm Francis Atuche's (erstwhile Bank PHB MD) case due to Justice Inumidun Akande's (Lagos Chief Judge) refusal to re-assign case to another judge, as requested; Accused charged alongside 2 ex-directors for N11.4bn fraud. Okorocha Nominates: Ikedi Ohakim’s (fmr Imo Gov) running mate, Prof (Mrs) Viola Onwuliri, absent for screening by 5-man ad-hoc committee set up by state House of Assembly; Nominated as Commissioner by Gov Rochas Okorocha (Imo).

S.J News• [June 22, 2011]

S.J News• [June 22, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Ban Ki-moon Re-elected: 192-nation United Nations General Assembly re-elects Ban Ki-moon (UN Secretary-General) for a 2nd 5-year term; New term to begin January 1, 2012; Ban Ki-moon (South Korea) succeeded Kofi Annan (Ghana) in January 2007. Henry Okah‘s Trial: Johanneburg Magistrate‘s court, South Africa fixes January 30, 2012 for commencement of Henry Okah's trial. EFCC v Igbinedion: Federal High court, Benin grants bail to Lucky Igbinedion's (fmr Edo Gov) younger brother, Miichael, after 2 weeks custody & Patrick Eboigbodin; Accused face 62-count charge of corruption; Sureties with 100m worth of landed property & N10m bank deposit throughout duration of trial to be provided. Tiv/Fulani Clash: 20 persons feared dead in renewed 3-day attack by armed Fulani herdsmen along border towns & villages in Guma LG, Benue state; Tiv/Fulani clash displaces over 3000 persons; Many declared missing. Security Meeting: President Jonathan holds meeting with Security chiefs, Inspector-General of Police, National Security Adviser (NSA) @ Aso Rock Villa. 1st Yoruba Unity Confab: Chief Mrs H.I.D Awolowo (Yeye Oodua & late Obafemi Awolowo's wife) to assemble Yoruba people in country & Diaspora @ her residence (Efunyewa Hall, Ikenne, Ogun) on Thursday. Imo's Free Education: Gov Rochas Okorocha (Imo) orders refund of school fees (primary & secondary) paid since his assumption of office on May 29, 2011 as the 14th executive Gov of Imo state. Nigerian Army's Court-martial: 7 soldiers with the 3 Armoured Division, Jos set to be court-marshalled for alleged violation of operation rules; Accused allegedly aided escape of suspects 4rm Bauchi & Maiduguri prisons -Major General Sunday Idoko (General Commander). Engr Uche Onyema wishes his father, Sir Marcel N. Onyema, a splendid Birthday.

S.J News• [June 21, 2011]

S.J News• [June 21, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ $110,060 @ Lagos Port: $110,060.00 (about N16m) intercepted @ Tin-can island by Nigerian customs; Money shipped in 4rm US in $20 & $50 denominations. Abducted NYSC Corps Members: 5 NYSC corps members (4females + 1male) serving in Rivers state rescued by police on Sunday night @ Omerenu checkpoint, Port Harcourt-Owerri road; Kidnapped 2 weeks ago; N100m ransom reduced to N10m 9 days after kidnap. Boko Haram Assail: 12 Suspected Boko Haram members rob bank in Kankara LG, Katsina state, kill 2 police on duty; Release detainees 4rm Kankara Divisional police station, kill 3 police, set police station ablaze. Alleged Forgery: Federal High court, Abuja fixes July 20 for Sen Alphonsus Igbeke (Anambra North) to take plea for alleged forgery of INEC documents; 2-count charge filed by Attorney General of the Federation. LAUTECH: Osun & Oyo states to set up committee for resolution of the ownership fuss of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, Oyo -Mrs Grace Titi-Laoye Tomori (Oyo Dep Gov). FG Amnesty: FG amnesty programme not to be reopened for any group -Kingsley Kuku (SA to President on Niger Delta Affairs). CBN Licenses Islamic Bank: Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) approves Jaiz Bank International Plc to operate as Islamic Bank; 6 months issued for compliance of terms to acquire final licence -Sanusi Lamido Sanusi (CBN Gov). Ajasin’s House: Gov Olusegun Mimiko (Ondo) debunks Committee for Good Governance's allegations of Govt's plan to demolish country home of late Pa Micheal Adekunle Ajasin (erstwhile Ondo Gov & Afenifere leader).

S.J News• [June 20, 2011]

S.J News• [June 20, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ NURTW Leaders: Oyo state Police places bounty on heads of factional leaders of the proscribed state council of National Union of Road Transport Workers, Lateef Akinsola (aka Tokyo) & Lamidi Mukaila (aka Auxiliary); Whereabouts of fugitives to attract N500,000 reward each- Adisa Bolanta (Oyo CP). NLC to Govs: Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) advises Govs to implement payment of N18,000 minimum wage so as to avert industrial actions; New revenue allocation formula not needed to pay new minimum wage -Issa Aremu (NLC Vice President). SSG’s Guard Kills 2: Ovouzorie Macaulay's (Secretary to Delta state Govt) private guard shoots 2 persons for alleged theft of recharge cards sold by guard's wife. ACN Advocates Dialogue: Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) appeals to FG to engage Boko Haram in dialogue rather than force, to avert spate of bomb blast. Destabilisation Plot: Gov Ibikunle Amosun (Ogun) alleges plot to destabilise Ogun state by a fmr elected official holding meetings with stalwarts. Mushin v Fadeyi: 5 persons killed & several others injured in Mushin/Fadeyi Area boys clash @ Mushin, Lagos. US Open: Rory McIlroy (Northern Ireland) wins U.S. Open Championship golf tournament (1st major title) @ 22 years; Youngest US Open champion since Bobby Jones in 1923. •Football• 2012 London Olympics Qualifier: Nigeria 3 0 Tanzania (agg 3-1).

S.J News• [June 19, 2011]

S.J News• [June 19, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Police HQ Detonation: Hafiz Abubakar Ringim (Inspector-General of Police) orders removal of accident vehicles @ Police stations nationwide; Exhibit vehicles to be released to owners on bond or taken to court. National Prayer Day: Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) President, Ayo Oritsejafor, declares Sunday, June 26, 2011 as national prayer day for Nigeria. Senate Leader: PDP South-South caucus in the Senate endorse Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba (Cross River Central) as Senate Leader for 7th session of the National Assembly; Senate Leader position zoned to South-South by PDP. Akwa Ibom Tribunal: Tussle between Sen James Akpan Udoedehe (Akwa Ibom ACN Gov Candidate) & Gov Godswill Akpabio (Akwa Ibom) intensifies, as Gov Election Petition Tribunal grants ACN's request to use forensic machines or experts for verification of INEC materials used in 2011 Akwa Ibom gubernatorial election. Kogi NDLEA: Over 58 suspected drug dealers arrested & 2,874.75kg of Cannabis seized by Kogi National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) -Idris Bello (Kogi state Commander). Isheri Cattle: Ogun state Govt to relocate traders @ Oluwanisola Cattle Market, Isheri, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway -Gov Ibikunle Amosun (Ogun). UN Recommends Ban Ki-moon: Ban Ki-moon recommended for re-appointment as Secretary General for 2nd consecutive term (4rm Jan 1, 2012) by United Nations Security Council @ closed-door meeting in UN HQ, New York, US; Current 5-year term to end December 31, 2011.

S.J News• [June 18, 2011]

S.J News• [June 18, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ EFCC v Bankole, Nafada: Dimeji Bankole (fmr House of Reps Speaker) & Usman Nafada (fmr Deputy Speaker) meet bail conditions granted by High court, Abuja over alleged N37.7bn loan scam; N50m with 2 sureties (Permanent Secretaries) in like sum provided. Police HQ Detonation: Boko Haram claims responsibility for explosion @ parking lot of police headquarters, Abuja on Thursaday. ACN Endorses Reps: ACN endorses Femi Gbajabiamila (Surulere 1, Lagos) as Minority Leader of House of Representatives; Samson Osagie (Orhionmwon/Uhunmwode, Edo) endorsed as House of Reps' Minority Whip. Jonathan visits Police HQ: President Jonathan visits explosion site on the premises of the Nigeria Police Force HQ, Abuja; Commiserates with bereaved families; Investigation underway by FG. Osun Monarch: Immediate arrest of Oba Adebukola Alli (Alowa of Ilowa) ordered by Osogbo Magistrate court due to his 4 consecutive absence in court sittings; Female NYSC corps member allegedly raped by accused. Kano Govt/ NYSC: Kano state Govt to employ NYSC corps members who studied Mathematics, English & Medicine as gesture to alleviate unemployment. Okorocha's Overhaul: Gov Rochas Okorocha's (Imo) sacking of 27 Council Chairmen & dissolution of Council of Traditional Rulers in Imo described as unconstitutional by Campaign for Constitutional Justice (Human rights group). S.J wishes y'all a splendid JAMB exam; Please shade well .

S.J News• [June 17, 2011]

S.J News• [June 17, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Police HQ Blast: 48 hours after issuance of ceasefire conditions by Boko Haram, bomb explosion kills suspected suicide bomber & traffic warden @ parking lot of Police HQ, Abuja (Louis Edet House); 35 vehicles destroyed in incident (around 11am). EFCC v Bankole, Nafada: High court, Abuja grants stringent bail conditions to Dimeji Bankole (fmr House of Reps Speaker) & Usman Nafada (fmr Deputy Speaker) in 17-count charge of alleged obtention of N37.7bn loan; Bail granted in the sum of N50m & 2 sureties (Permanent Secretaries). Ojukwu Discharged: Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu (ex-biafran warlord) discharged 4rm Wellington Hospital, London -Bianca (wife). FG to Build Almajiris: FG reiterates commitment to build @ least 100 schools yearly -Mohammed Namadi Sambo (VP). Borno Blast: Explosion in Damboa, Borno hours after detonation @ National Police HQ, Abuja kills 4 children -Jinjiri Abubakar (Borno CPC). Buhari vs Jonathan: Presidential Election Petition Tribunal, Abuja, commences pre-trial session on petition seeking nullification of President Jonathan's emergence as president. NYSC Compensates: NYSC pays N1m compensation to families of 10 slain NYSC corps members. US Congressman Resigns: Anthony Weiner (NY Democrat) resigns over Internet sex scandal; Sends boxer briefs photo of self to woman; Weiner (46) married less than 1 year to Hillary Clinton's (Secretary of State) aide, Huma Abedin (35)

S.J News• [June 16, 2011]

S.J News• [June 16, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ EFCC v Bankole, Nafada: Dimeji Bankole (fmr House of Reps Speaker) & Usman Nafada (fmr Dep Speaker) seek bail @ High court, Abuja over illegal obtention of N38bn loan; 7 peole died in an involved fatal auto-accident on Saturday along Bauchi/Kano road -Nafada; Accused remanded in EFCC's custody. PDP Zoning Panel: Following the emergence of Aminu Tambuwal (North-West) as House of Reps Speaker on June 5, PDP sets up panel to review power sharing arrangement (zoning); Speaker zoned to South-West (Mulikat Akande-Adeola). OGD is Back: Gbenga Daniel (erstwhile Ogun Gov) returns 4rm London through Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos; Left country on eve of Gov Ibikunle Amosun's (Ogun) inauguration. Blair-Elumelu Partnership: Tony Blair's (fmr British Prime Minister) Tony Africa Governance Initiative signs partnership for establishment of Blair-Elumelu Fellowship Development of Africa with Tony Elumelu's (fmr UBA MD) Tony Elumelu Foundation; 3-year programme to strengthen private sector's role in economic transformation of African countries. NITEL Privatisation: Bureau of Public Enterprise (BPE) terminates privatisation process of Nigeria Telecommunications Limited (NITEL) & Mtel (mobile subsidiary), as Omen International Consortium fails to meet June 10, 2011 deadline. PDP v CPC: PDP asks Presidential Election Tribunal, Abuja to dismiss petition filed against Jonathan on Sunday, not a working day. Cement Price: Drop in price 4rm N2,500 to between N1,600 & N1,900 per bag, as President Jonathan’s 30-day deadline elapse. OBJ @ ILO: Speaking @ 100th Session of International Labour Organisation Conference in Geneva, Switzerland, Olusegun Obasanjo (fmr president) says Nigerian Government is not fighting corruption. Ransom Reduced: 5 Rivers state NYSC corps members' abductors reduced N100m ransom to N10m -Suleiman Abba (Rivers state CP).

S.J News• [June 15, 2011]

S.J News• [June 15, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ EFCC v Bankole: Dimeji Bankole (fmr House of Reps Speaker) asks Federal High court to quash 16-count charge filed by EFCC for alleged inflation of contracts to the tune of N984m; Challenges legal right of Festus Keyamo (EFCC counsel), as Attorney-General of the Federation was absent to give fiat to prosecute due to dissolution of Federal Executive Council on 28th May, 2011; Bankole & Usman Bayero Nafada (fmr House Dep Speaker) remanded in EFCC's custody. SSS Discovers Bomb: Bomb discovered on rail track near bridge behind Dambo International School around Barnawa GRA, Kaduna barely 24 hours after discovery of a bomb @ NNPC Staff Quarters gate, Narayi High Cost area,Kaduna. Adviser's Mum Abducted: Olusola Oke's (PDP National Legal Adviser) octogenarian mother, Mrs Mariam Oke, abducted by unknown gunmen 4rm her residence in Igbokoda, Ilaje LG, Ondo state on Monday. EFCC v Lawal: Dr Hassan Lawal (fmr Minister of Works) & 8 others granted bail in the sum of N50m & a surety in like sum by Federal High court, Abuja; Accused charged for laundering N75.5bn. GTBank MD Passes on: Mr Tayo Aderinokun (Guaranty Trust Bank Plc MD/CEO) gives up life @ age 56 in UK hospital on Tuesday afternoon after protracted illness; Co-founded GTBank in 1990 alongside Fola Adeola (erstwhile MD/CEO). Intercontinental Bank Sale: Federal High court, Lagos dismisses suit filed by Erastus Akingbola (erstwhile Intercontinental Bank MD/CEO) challenging planned sale of bank by Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to Access Bank. ACN Gov Candidate Suspended: Kaduna ACN suspends Sani Sha’aban (2011 Gov Candidate) for alleged fraud & disloyalty; 4 other erstwhile & current ACN executive members suspended -Mohammed Musa Soba (ACN Chairman).

S.J News• [June 14, 2011]

S.J News• [June 14, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Bankole Granted Bail, Re-arrested: Dimeji Bankole (fmr House Speaker) granted bail in sum of N5m & 1 surety in like sum over 16-count charge of contract inflation & awards but re-arrested @ Federal High court premises to face fresh charges. EFCC v Bankole & Nafada: Dimeji Bankole (fmr House Speaker) & Usman Nafada (fmr Deputy House Speaker) plead 'not guilty' @ High court, Abuja to fresh charges of misappropriation of about N37bn loan 4rm 2 commercial banks; June 16 fixed for hearing of bail application; Accused remanded in EFCC's custody. Akingbola Granted Bail: Lagos High Court, Ikeja grants Erastus Akingbola (ex-Intercontinental Bank MD/CEO) bail in the sum of N100m with 2 sureties in like sum; Bayo Dada granted bail in sum of N50m with 2 sureties in like sum; Accused remanded in EFCC's & KiriKiri's custody since May 3. N75bn Scam: EFCC re-arraigns Hassan Lawal (fmr Minister of Works) & 13 others on a 37-count charge of fraud @ Federal High court, Abuja. Borno Attack: 4 persons killed on Sunday by suspected Boko Haram militants @ beer parlour in Bulumkutu, Maiduguri, Borno state. ICPC v Alao-Akala's Aides: Independent Corrupt Practices & Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) grilles 8 officials (Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources & Commerce) of Adebayo Alao-Akala’s (fmr Oyo Gov) administration over alleged N8.5bn contract scam. OBJ @ ILO: Olusegun Obasanjo (fmr president) to address ongoing 100th edition of yearly International Labour Organisation (ILO) conference in Geneva, Switzerland. Anambra Speaker: Anambra State House of Assembly elects female lawmaker, Chinwe Nwaebili (Ogbaru 2 constituency), as Speaker; Chukwuma Orizu (Nnewi north) emerges Deputy Speaker.

S.J News• [June 13, 2011]

S.J News• [June 13, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ N40bn House Scam: Usman Nafada (fmr Dep Speaker) & Dimeji Bankole (fmr House of Reps Speaker) to be arraigned Monday by EFCC over fresh case of alleged illegal procurement & misappropriation of about N40bn loan; Bankole presently facing 16-count charge of misappropriating N9bn; Nafada involved in an auto crash in Abuja en route to honour EFCC's invitation. SouthWest Marks June 12: MKO Abiola's (Aug 24, 1937 - July 7, 1998) 18th anniversary of June 12, 1993 election to continue 2day in Abeokuta, Ogun state; Gov Abiola Ajimobi (Oyo), Gov Kayode Fayemi (Ekiti), Gov Ibikunle Amosun (Ogun) & Ógbéni Rauf Aregbsola (Osun) declare June 13 as public holiday; MKO jailed by late Gen Sani Abacha; MKO died in detention. Kwara Institutions' Strike: Unions of Tertiary Institutions, Kwara state (Colleges of Education, Ilorin, Oro & Lafiagi, & College of Islamic Studies, Ilorin) declare another round of indefinite strike; Seek implementation of 100% payment of CONPCASS & CONTEDISS plus arrears 4rm January 2009. Boko Haram Suspects: Federal High court, Lagos awards N10m damages against Police IG & 3 others over unlawful detention of 7 persons accused of being Boko Haram members. Pension Assets: Pension assets hit N2.2trn; 4.7 million employees sign into pension scheme, 40,000 employees already benefitting -Muhammad Ahmed (DG National Pension Commission). Constitution Amendment: 1999 constitution to undergo amendment despite its 3 amendments in the last 1 year & new states to be created -Sen David Mark (Senate President). NBA Championship: Dallas Mavericks wins 1st NBA title by winning Game 6 of Finals in Miami Heat's home (105-95) on Sunday night; Dirk Nowitzki (Dallas Mavericks) bags NBA Finals MVP award.

S.J News• [June 12, 2011]

S.J News• [June 12, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ June 12: Prof Wole Soyinka (Nobel Laureate), Sen Bola Tinubu (erstwhile Lagos Gov), Prof Pat Utomi, Olusegun Osoba (fmr Ogun Gov), Balarabe Musa (fmr kaduna Gov) among others to attend 18th anniversary of June 12, 1993 presidential election won by MKO Abiola in Ogun; Ogun state Govt declares June 13 as public holiday to mark June 12. NECOM House Sale: 3-man committee probing N4bn sale of 37-storey NECOM House to Alani Bankole's (Dimeji Bankole's father) firm, West African Aluminum Products Plc, seeks revocation of transaction. ex-militant Leader Killed: Commander Ebi Albert (ex-militant leader) shot dead alongside chauffeur in broad daylight attack by unknown gunmen @ Biogbolo, Yenagoa suburb, Bayelsa state; Police escort survives; Ebi Albert among 1st set of amnesty-embracing militant leaders. Minority Leader’s Election Nullified: Federal High court, Makurdi nullifies election of Adugu Gbileve (Benue State House of Assembly Minority Leader); Orders INEC's withdrawal of certificate of return with immediate effect. Impounded Marijuana: National Drug Law Enforcemnt Agency (NDLEA) intercepts truck conveying 860kg of Marijuana concealed in planks in Ondo state; Perpetrators elude crime scene. Bankole's Arrest: United States denies involvement in arrest of Dimeji Bankole (fmr House of Reps Speaker) -Peter Claussen (US Embassy official); Bankole arrested by EFCC last Sunday. Mark on June 12: Sen David Mark (Senate President) denies involvement in annulment of June 12, 1993 presidential election won by Late Chief MKO Abiola. Oyo Minimum Wage: Oyo state Govt workers shelf commencement of strike on Monday; N4.4bn monthly for minimun wage impossible due to N4.2bn total revenue (Federal Allocation + Internally Generated Revenue) of Oyo state -Gov Abiola Ajimobi (Oyo).

S.J News• [June 11, 2011]

S.J News• [June 11, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ N894 House of Reps Scam: Federal High court, Abuja orders remand of Dimeji Bankole (erstwhile House of Reps Speaker) in EFCC's custody pending ruling on his bail application on Monday. Bomb Blast: Police averts market explosion in Gonin-Gora area, Kaduna, as Anti-Bomb Disposal Unit successfully detonates live bomb. Oyo Speaker: Only female lawmaker in 32-member Assembly, Mrs Monsurat Sunmoni (ACN, Oyo West/Oyo East), emerges Speaker of 7th Oyo State House of Assembly (32-member) unopposed as 1st female Speaker in its 35 years' history; Babatunde Olaniyan (AP, Ibadan North I) emerges Deputy Speaker. Broker's 7-year Sentence: Stockbroker (Credence Investment Ltd) convicted & sentenced to 7 years imprisonment by Federal High court, Kaduna; Charged with 136-count charge by EFCC over N139m fraud. Oyo NURTW: 18 suspects remanded in Agodi Prisons by Magistrate court for alleged involvement in uproar between factions of National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW); June 4 mayhem led to loss of lives & injuries. Intercontinental Bank Sale: Federal High court, Lagos to deliver ruling in suit filed by Erastus Akingbola (fmr Intercontinental bank MD) & Bayo Dada (fmr Intercontinental bank ED) on June 14, 2011, challenging planned sale of Bank to Access Bank. EFCC v Audu: Abubakar Audu (fmr Kogi Gov) arraigned @ state High court, Lokoja over N5bn scam during tenure as governor, as EFCC files 80-count charge against him. Judicial Courses: Newly appointed judges & judicial officers to undergo 3-month intensive courses @ National Judicial Institute -Justice Aloysius Katsina-Alu (CJN). N975bn Recovered: EFCC recovered N975bn 4rm economic crimes between June 2008 & March 2011 -Mrs Farida Waziri (EFCC Chairman). S.J wishes George Olooworaran a Splendid Bday.

S.J News• [June 10, 2011]

S.J News• [June 10, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Obama to Jonathan: President Barack Obama (US) urges President Jonathan (Nigeria) to make fighting corruption a national priority, as Jonathan takes time off 4rm UN's HIV/AIDS summit in New york to visit Obama in Washington, US. N100m Ransom: Abductors of 5 corps members in Omademe, Ikwerre LG, Rivers state demand N100m ransom for victims' release; NYSC corps members (4 females+1 male) kidnapped on Tuesday. Judicial Brouhaha: MTN disowns call logs attributed to Justice Isa Ayo Salami (Court of Appeal President) by Segun Oni (erstwhile Ekiti Gov) in petition to National Judicial Council (NJC). Bomb Blast: Federal High court, Abuja fixes July 29 for ruling in suit against Charles Okah & 3 others over alleged involvement in October 1, 2010 bomb blast in Abuja. EFCC v Afribank MD: High court, Ikeja grants bail to Sebastian Adigwe (fmr Afribank MD) & 6 others indicted for theft of N87bn bank money; N100m bond & surety with landed property worth N100m in Lagos required. House Scam: Dimeji Bankole (fmr House of Reps Speaker) files application for bail on self recognition. Suspended NIMASA Directors: FG recalls 2 Nigerian Maritime Administration & Safety Agency (NIMASA) Directors suspended last year due to alleged misappropriation & corruption; Mohammed Kabiru Shehu (Director of Procurement) & Jarma Bulama (Director of Finance) alleged to have aided & abetted Temisanren Omatseye (NIMASA DG). FRSC Boss Reappointed: FG reappoints Mr Osita Chidoka as Corps-Marshal & CEO of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC); Tenure to last for another 4-year.

S.J News• [June 9, 2011]

S.J News• [June 9, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ EFCC v Bankole: Dimeji Bankole (fmr House of Reps Speaker) pleads 'not-guilty' to 16-count charge @ Federal High court, Abuja; Hearing for bail application adjourned to June 10; Remanded in EFCC custody pending hearing of bail application. Abacha’s Loot: Indian Associate of Late Sani Abacha ordered by Jersey’s Royal court to repay £26.5m (N6.73bn); Raj Arjandas Bhojwani (Indian) laundered £28m through Bank of India, Jersey; Jailed in 2010 for 8 years, cut to 6 years in February for good conduct. NURTW Leaders Wanted: Oyo Police declares 2 factional leaders of proscribed National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Lateef Akinsola (Tokyo) & Mukaila Lamidi (Auxiliary), wanted. Imo Speaker Decamps: Imo State House of Assembly Speaker, Hon Ben Uwajimogu (Ihitte/Uboma) & Dep Speaker, Hon Ozoemena Donatus (Oru West) decamp 4rm PDP to APGA immediately after election for 4th assembly. Jumbo Pay: Contrary to speculations, Revenue Mobilisation Allocation & Fiscal Commission puts total monthly emolument of a Senator @ N1.06m & House of Reps member @ N794,000 -Mr Elias Mbam (RMAFC Chairman). House Scam: EFCC interrogates Usman Nafada (ex-Dep Speaker), Tunde Akogun (ex-Majority Leader), Ali Ndume, Baba Shehu Agaie, Sulaiman Kawu & Bello Mohammed vis-à-vis N894m inflation of contract. Kanu Testimonial: Nwankwo Kanu to formally hang international boots on Saturday; Samuel Eto’o Fils (Cameroon) & Michael Essien (Ghana) to attend Lagos game; Didier Drogba's (Ivory coast) wedding to hold 24hrs after game @ Nice, France. John Togo: Fighters of Niger Delta Liberation Front (NDLF) confirm John Togo's death. Road Accident: 21 passengers die in ghastly Truck/Commercial bus collision @ Ilara Mokin, Ifedore LG, Ondo state. House Speaker: House of Reps Speaker, Aminu Tambuwal (North-West) & Dep Speaker, Emeka Ihedioha (South-East), apologise to PDP for violating its zoning formula.

S.J News• [June 8, 2011]

S.J News• [June 8, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ EFCC v Bankole: EFCC files 16-count charge amounting to N894m against Dimeji Bankole (erstwhile House of Reps Speaker) @ Federal High Court, Abuja; Bankole & other principal officers hiked cost of vehicles, television sets & office equipment purchased by the House in 2008 -Festus Keyamo (EFCC Counsel). PDP Rejects Tambuwal: PDP rejects emergence of Hon Aminu Tambuwal (North-West) & Hon Emeka Ihedioha (South-East) as House Speaker & Deputy Speaker; Positions zoned to South-West & North-East respectively -PDP. Borno: No fewer than 10 killed in multiple blasts @ Maiduguri, Borno State. Kerosene Scarcity: Lingering scarcity of House Hold Kerosene (HHK) to end in next 10 days -NNPC. Cash Withdrawal Policy: Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN) cash withdrawal limit policy (N150,000) to kick off in Lagos State by December, 2011. IGP Donates Gunboats: Hafiz Ringim (Inspector-General of Police) hands-over 6 gunboats to Lagos Police Command. NURTW Clash: Factional leaders of Oyo's National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) shun Commissioner of Police's invitation; Invited to report by 4pm on Tuesday. N7.5bn Fraud: Dr Hassan Lawal (fmr Minister of Works) & 15 others re-arraigned by EFCC over amended 29-count charge of fraud & money laundering amounting to N75.5 billion; 11 of 15 accused present @ court. Deputy Gov’s in-law Abducted: Unknown gunmen kidnap Edo State Deputy Gov’s father-in-law in Benin city, Edo state. National Assembly Cars: Senate sells 109 Toyota Camry V6 model cars to members of 6th Senate for N1.5m; ex-House of Reps pay N850,000 for 407 Peugeot cars.

S.J News• [June 7, 2011]

S.J News• [June 7, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Senate Presidency: Sen David Mark (Senate President) & Sen Ike Ekweremadu (Dep Senate President) retain positions in 7th Senate. House of Reps Speaker: Aminu Tambuwal (fmr deputy chief whip) emerges new House of Reps Speaker with 252 votes; Mulikat Adeola-Akande polls 90 votes; Emeka Ihedioha (fmr Chief Whip) emerges Deputy Speaker unopposed. EFCC v Bankole: EFCC to file criminal charges against Dimeji Bankole (fmr House of Reps) 2day; EFCC enforces order, as Magistrate’s court, FCT grants prayers to carry out search warrant. 7th Senate Inauguration: Alphonsus Igbeke (Anambra North) & Isa Mohammed (Katsina Central) barred 4rm taking oath of office during Senate inauguration. Ogun Assembly Bomb: Police uncovers Improvised Explosive Device (IED) within Ogun state House Assembly complex during inauguration of 7th legislature. Jonathan Signs Bills: President Jonathan signs Terrorism (Prevention) Bill & Money Laundering (Prohibition) Bill, 2011 into law; Both bills passed by 6th National Assembly. Imo Declared Bankrupt: Imo indebted to the tune of N100bn including internal & external debts -Gov Rochas Okorocha (Imo); Orders immediate dissolution of all 27 local councils in Imo. NSE @ 50: Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) marks 50 years of operation. Strauss-Kahn's Plea: Dominique Strauss Kahn (erstwhile International Monetary Fund Head) pleads 'not guilty' to rape charges before a Manhattan criminal court.

S.J News• [June 6, 2011]

S.J News• [June 6, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Bankole Arrested: Dimeji Bankole (fmr House of Reps Speaker) arrested by EFCC after a 4-hour stand-off @ his Maitama residence on Sunday night due to alleged N10bn scam; Arrested b4 Monday deadline due to security reports of fleeing the country. 7th Assembly: Inauguration of 7th National Assembly by President Jonathan to hold 2day; 36 of 109 Senators & 100 of 360 House of Reps members re-elected; Clerk to National Assembly (CNA), Salisu Maikasuwa, to administer oath of office on Senators-elect b4 members-elect; Senate President, House of Reps Speaker & other Presiding officers of both chambers to emerge 2day. NURTW Clash: No fewer than 20 feared dead in clash between faction members of National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Ibadan, Oyo State on Sunday. Election Tribunal: 102 witnesses listed by President Jonathan & VP Namadi Sambo against CPC's petition; Forensic expert, fingerprint expert, biometric analsyst & statistician also to be used. Internet Disruption: World Wide Web to be disrupted globally on Wednesday due to new Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6) test run. N10bn Loan: Tunde Akogun (fmr Majority Leader), Baba-Shehu-Agaie (fmr Dep Leader) & Emeka Ihedioha (fmr Chief Whip), major beneficiaries of N10 loan; Decision to take loan reached @ a closed-door meeting held on March 30, 2010 & approved by House in executive Session -Bankole. Amosun Visits Obasanjo: Gov Ibikunle Amosun (Ogun) holds 20mins closed-door meeting @ Olusegun Obasanjo's (erstwhile President) residence in Abeokuta, Ogun state. CBN Policy: World Bank endorses policy on cashless economy by Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Rafael v Federer Rafael Nadal beats Roger Federer to secure 6th French Open title @ Roland Garros on Sunday; Equals Bjorn Borg's record; 7-5 7-6 5-7 6-1. •Football• Nations Cup (Qualifiers): Ethiopia 2-2 Nigeria (not shown in Naija).

S.J News• [June 5, 2011]

S.J News• [June 5, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Obama to Receive Jonathan: President Barack Obama (US) to receive President Jonathan (Nigeria) @ White House,Washington DC on June 8; Jonathan to also participate in a high-level Summit on HIV/AIDS & the viral disease's impact on international peace & security, & Inauguration of Global Plan for Elimination of HIV Mother-To-Child Transmission project on June 9 in New York; To return to Nigeria on June 10. Lagos Speaker: Hon Adeyemi Ikuforiji anonymously re-elected as Speaker of 7th Lagos State House of Assembly. Pipeline Damage: 5-man syndicate arrested for alleged bunkery & damage to Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation’s (NNPC) Pipelines, Atlas Cove, off Apapa, Lagos. Kerosene Scarcity: 1 Litre of Kerosene now sold between N200 & N250; Scarcity to be eased off in next 2 weeks as NNPC is planning to flood market with the product -Dr Levi Ajuonuma (NNPC Group Public Affairs). Osun Screens Contractors: Osun state Govt begins open screening, registration & categorization of contractors & service providers @ state secretariat, Osun under supervision of Bureau of Public Procurement & Due Process. ICPC v NDDC: Independent Corrupt Practices & Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) probes Niger Delta Development Commission's (NNDC) financial mismanagement; NNDC MD & Directors to appear @ ICPC headquarters, Abuja on Monday. IGP Denies Hampering Bankole's Arrest: Hafiz Ringim (IG of Police) denies restraining EFCC 4rm arresting Dimeji Bankole (fmr House of Reps Speaker); IGP unaware of EFCC operatives' presence @ Bankole’s residence -Police.

S.J News• [June 4, 2011]

S.J News• [June 4, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ N10bn Loan: EFCC storms Dimeji Bankole's (Outgoing House of Reps Speaker) Asokoro guest house due to his failure to honour 2 summonses for his role in the N10bn House of Reps' loan secured 4rm United Bank for Africa (UBA); Bankole to be arrested on Monday after handing over to successor -EFCC. NDDC's $20m Foreign Account: President Jonathan orders probe of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) $20m Foreign account. Pirates Attack Vessel: About N32m carted away by pirates during attack on a vessel (MV Endurance) plying Calabar-Limbe Inland waterways. Alleged Sale of Babies: 32 Pregnant teenagers (15 - 18yrs) apprehended @ an illegal clinic (Cross Foundation aka Heda Clinic) raid in Abia state for alleged plan to sell their babies. FIFA Probes Nigerian Match: FIFA investigates international friendly match between Nigeria & Argentina due to suspicious betting patterns; Nigeria 4-1 Argentina. Afribank Fraud: EFCC denies arraigning Jibrin Isah (Kogi PDP Gov aspirant) alongside Sebastian Adigwe (erstwhile Afribank MD) over N87bn fraud. Zamfara House Elects Speaker: Sanusi Garba Rikiji (representing Gusau I) unanimously elected as new Speaker of 4th Assembly by the 24-member of Zamfara State House of Assembly. PENGASSAN Re-elects Ogun: Petroleum & Natural Gas Senior Staff of Nigerian (PENGASSAN) re-elects Babatunde Ogun as president of trade union for next 3years. Gbenga Daniel Barred: Ogun State House of Assembly lists Gbenga Daniel (erstwhile Ogun Gov) in its Black Book; Daniel barred 4rm occupying public office in Nigeria.

S.J News• [June 3, 2011]

S.J News• [June 3, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Code of Conduct Bureau: ex-governors, legislators & ministers operate foreign accounts with pseudonyms & left hands to append signatures to avoid being traced -Sam Saba (Chairman of the CCB). 6th National Assembly Ends: Senate holds valedictory session. New Chief judge: Justice Ibrahim Auta sworn in as Federal High court's Chief Judge. NLS Exam: Committee set-up by Council of Legal Education (CLE) confirms leakage in Nigerian Law School's (NLS) 2010 Bar final examination (Corporate Law & Practice). FG Projects: Presidential Projects Assessment Committee submits report; N7.78trn spent on 11,886 ongoing & abandoned projects nationwide by FG; Ajaokuta Steel complex gulps N675bn in 30 years. Ajimobi Appoints SSG: Sen Abiola Ajimobi (Oyo) appoints Waheed Olajide as Secretary to the State Government. House Vindicates Etteh: Patricia Etteh (fmr Speaker) vindicated 4rm alleged renovation scam in House of Reps' valedictory plenary. Goje Steps Down: Danjuma Goje (erstwhile Gombe president & Senator-elect) not to contest for Senate presidency due to exclusion of North-east by PDP leadership. Oyo House Dissolves LG: Oyo State House of Assembly dissolves all 33 LG caretaker committee members appointed by Adebayo Alao-Akala (fmr Oyo Gov).

S.J News• [June 2, 2011]

S.J News• [June 2, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Jonathan Meets Opposition: President Jonathan holds consultative meeting with political party leaders in presidential villa; Seeks cooperation of parties. JAMB Shifts Exam: JAMB shifts 2011 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) 4rm June 11 to June 18 to avoid NECO exam clash. Post-election Violence: 520 persons killed in post-election violence in Kaduna (518) & Niger states (2) -Hafiz Ringim (IG of Police). EFCC v Afribank MD: EFCC arraigns Sebastian Adigwe (erstwhile Afribank MD) & 6 others on a 36-count charge over N87bn theft @ Lagos High Court, Ikeja. Ogun Assembly: Ogun State House of Assembly reconvenes after 9 months of closure; Declared sittings of G-9 faction as illegal & reverses group's resolutions. NJC Probe: Justice Ayo Salami (Court of Appeal President) claims his phone was hacked to speak with ACN chieftains before, during & after Gov appeal judgments in Ekiti & Osun. Court Restrains New VC: Federal High court, Jos restrains Prof Hayward Mafuyai 4rm assuming office; Prof Sonny Tyoden's (Unijos VC) tenure to end June 12. Blatter Re-elected: Sepp Blatter (FIFA President) re-elected to serve 4th term; Acquires 186 votes 4rm 208 @ FIFA's Congress in Zurich, Switzerland; Mohamed Bin Hammam withdraws 4rm race after FIFA's suspension over bribe allegation. •Football• Int'l Friendly: Nigeria 4-1 Argentina. S.J wishes DJ Spin'all & AY durojaiye a Splendid Bday.