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.