S.J News• [July 31, 2011]

S.J News• [July 31, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ N18,000 Minimum Wage Impasse: FG/Labour meeting deadlocked again; Met yday @ Office of the Secretary to the Govt of the Federation (SGF); Labour delegation walks out on Govt. Osun Crash: Remains of Mrs Josephine Kuteyi (Bacita Sugar MD), Mrs Adedoyin (PA) & expatriate pilot recovered 4rm crashed helicopter @ Oke-Obanla hill, Ikonifin; Took off 4rm Lagos en route to Ilorin. NDLEA @ MMIA: Suspect nabbed while taking delivery of 150kg of heroin concealed in 32 inches plasma TV imported 4rm Malaysia; 2 others attempting to smuggle ingested 77 wraps (1.300kg) & 67 wraps (1.275kg) of methamphetamine to Malaysia nabbed; Drug offences attract capital punishment in Malaysia. Sagamu-Benin Road: FG concludes plan to concession Sagamu-Benin express road to private investors -Mr Mike Onolememen (Minister of Works). Lagos/Ibadan Expressway: Failed portions of road asphalted by Ogun Govt, pending commencement of reconstruction; 80% of Lagos-Ibadan expressway falls within Ogun state -Mr Lekan Adegbite (Commissioner for Works & Infrastructure, Ogun). Election Petition Tribunal: Petition filed by Ochiagha Reagan Ufomba (APGA Gov candidate) against Gov Theodore Orji (PDP) dismissed for lack of merit. Lagos Sanitation: Street cleanliness competition among residents of various streets in Lagos to be initiated -Mrs Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire (Lagos Dep Gov)

S.J News• [July 30, 2011]

S.J News• [July 30, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Single Tenure: 29-member Inter-party Consultative Committee (PDP, ANPP, PPA & APGA) set up by late Umaru Yar’Adua (erstwhile president) recommended single tenure for President & State Govs in 2008; Committee headed by the then VP (President Jonathan). Minimum Wage: Presidency summons Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) & Trade Union Congress (TUC) leadership to emergency meeting @ Secretary to the Govt of the Federation's (SGF) office. Boko Haram: Sen Anyim Pius Anyim (SGF) inaugurates 8-man committee to tackle North-Eastern insecurity; Committee to be headed by Amb Usman Gaji Galtimari. Aniagolu Interred: Justice Anthony Aniagolu (fmr Supreme court Justice) laid to rest on Friday @ his hometown, Eke, Udi LG, Enugu state; Died last month @ 89years after protracted illness. Helicopter Crash: Ilorin, Kwara state-bound helicopter crashes @ Oke Obanla, Osun state; Persons aboard feared dead; Helicopter took-off 4rm Maryland, Lagos. Segun Oni’s Mum: Remains of Segun Oni's (fmr Ekiti Gov) mum, late Madam Comfort Ajayi Oni, laid to rest @ Ifaki, Ido/Osi LG, Ekiti on Friday; Gov Kayode Fayemi (Ekiti), Ayo Fayose in attendance, among many others. Tunisia: Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali (Ousted President), son-in-law & daughter sentenced to 16, 16 & 8yrs in prison respectively over corruption; To pay collective $100m (£61m) in damages; Ousted president yet to be extradited 4rm Saudi Arabia. Turkey: Isik Kosaner (Chief of armed forces) resigns alongside heads of Army, Air force & Navy; Senior officers arrested for alleged plot; Abdullah Gul (Turkish President) appoints Gen Necdet Ozel as new Army chief.

S.J News• [July 29, 2011]

S.J News• [July 29, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ PDP 56th NEC Meeting: Single term proposal emanated 4rm major political parties, except ACN; My Tenure & Namadi Sambo's (VP) to terminate on May 29, 2015 - Jonathan; Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) vows to resist proposal. House of Reps: Proceeds on 32-day break; 40 bills & 58 motions treated since inauguration of 7th National Assembly. Apapa-Oshodi Expressway: Lagos state Govt issues 48-hour ultimatum on Wednesday to truck operators for removal of vehicles; FG orders Julius Berger to begin immediate repair & rehabilitation of road -Arc Mike Onolememen (Minister of Works). Passenger Service Charge: Mrs Stella Oduah (Minister of Aviation) orders Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Ltd (BASL) to stop collection of N2,500 PSC @ Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos (MMA2). Bandwidth: Over N67bn spent to import foreign bandwidth & N15bn for its services annually; Re-launch of de-orbited satellite to hold December, 2011 -Prof Okon Ewa (Minister of Science & Technology). INEC & ICPC Officials: President Jonathan forwards names of 8 new INEC RECs & 5 ICPC members to Senate for screening & confirmation. Osun Cabinet: Gov Rauf Aregbesola (Osun) presents list of 14 commissioner nominees to State House of Assembly for approval; Seeks approval for appointment of Special Advisers. Ondo Cabinet: Gov Olusegun Mimiko (Ondo) dissolves State Executive Council (22 Commissioners & 4 Special Advisers) @ emergency meeting. NUC v LCU: Federal High court, Ibadan nullifies decision of National Universities Commission (NUC) to declare illegal the Faculty of Law of Lead City University, Ibadan, Oyo state. JAMB Cut-off Marks: Joint Admissions & Matriculation Board (JAMB) fixes 180 & 160 as cut-off points for admissions into Universities, Polytechnics & Colleges of Education respectively for 2011/2012 session. S.J wishes Omogekofo Davies a splendid Bday.

S.J News• [July 28, 2011]

S.J News• [July 28, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ NJC Panel: 5-man National Judicial Council (NJC) panel clears Justice Ayo Isa Salami (Court of Appeal President); Declines petitions for review of Court of Appeal verdicts on Gov Kayode Fayemi's (Ekiti) & Gov Rauf Aregbesola's (Osun) victory in 2007 Gov elections; Absolves Aloysius Katsina-Alu (CJN) vis-à-vis Sokoto Governorship Appeal Petitions. House of Reps: PDP Board of Trustees (BoT) turns down Olusegun Obasanjo's (Chairman & fmr President) request; Aminu Tambuwal (House of Reps Speaker) & other Principal officers should resign within 2 years for proper implementation of PDP zoning -OBJ. NDDC Probe: President Jonathan sets up an 8-man committee for audit of awarded contracts by Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC); Committee to be headed by Mr Steve Oronsaye (fmr Head of Civil Service). EFCC v UBEC Directors: Accuses 4 Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) directors of plot to scuttle 63-count charge against them before Federal High court, Abuja; Arraigned for defrauding Govt to the tune of about N787m. Boko Haram: 5 peace-enforcing Joint Task Force (JTF) soldiers in Maiduguri, Borno to face trial for violating rules of engagement in discharge of duties -Air Marshal Oluseyi Petinrin (Chief of Defence Staff). LG Constitution: Amendment of Lagos state Local Govt constitution imminent -Adeyemi Kuforiji (Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker). LAUTECH: Principal officers of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) relieved; Prof Niyi Gbadegesin appointed as acting Vice Chancellor; Appointment of Prof Kola Obisesan (LAUTECH Chief Medical Director) terminated by Oyo state Govt. China Train Crash: Last weekend's train crash killing 39 persons attibuted to design flaw in railway signal equipment. Music: DJ SPIN'ALL set to drop "Naija Party Mix Vol. 1 & Vol. 2" Music Albums Soon!.

S.J News• [July 27, 2011]

S.J News• [July 27, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Single Tenure: President Jonathan to send Constitution amendment Bill seeking single tenure for President & 36 state Govs; Plan not self-serving, to kick-off 2015 -Dr Reuben Abati (SA on Media & Publicity). CBN Interest Rate: Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) raises Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) 4rm 8% to 8.75% (75 basis points increase); Raised 4rm 7.5% to 8% in May; 6.5% to 7.5% in March (100 basis points increase). EFCC v Lawal: Dr Hassan Lawal (erstwhile Minister of Works) begs Federal High court, Abuja to quash charges (29-count for connivance with 8 persons to launder over N75.5bn & 9-count charge for N45bn scam with Adesanya Adewole). CBN Policy: Endorsement by House of Reps on Islamic banking & Cash withdrawal limit policies proposed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) not true -Opeyemi Bamidele (Chairman, ad hoc committee on Media & Publicity). Osun State Executive Council: Gov Rauf Aregbesola (Osun) to present cabinet members to State House of Assembly 2moro after 7months of assumption of office. Ondo Monarch Sacked: High court, Akure dethroned Oba Yisa Olanipekun (Zaki of Arigidi Akoko) on Tuesday; Monarch forbade 4rm addressing self as monarch of agrarian community. Rivers Aircraft: Rivers state not buying new aircraft but to trade old aircraft for new one due to safety reasons -Gov Rotimi Amaechi (Rivers). Minimum Wage: Kwara state Govt to implement new N18,000 minimum wage by August 25; Additional N250m required for implementation -Dabarako Mohammed (Head of Service). Top 1,000 World Banks: 9 Nigerian banks make list; Zenith bank (296), First Bank (310), GTB (444), Access Bank (495), UBA (513), Fidelity Bank (567), FCMB (586), Diamond Bank (650) & Skye Bank (657); 9 banks make Africa's Top 25.

S.J News• [July 26, 2011]

S.J News• [July 26, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Delta Gov Rerun: Delta State Election Petition Tribunal, Asaba upholds election of Gov Emmanuel Uduaghan in Gov rerun held January 6, 2011. N40bn Scam: High court, Abuja orders immediate release of Usman Nafada's (erstwhile Dep Speaker) travel documents by EFCC for his lesser hajj in Saudi Arabia, latest 3rd week of September; Adjourns ruling on Nafada & Dimeji Bankole's (fmr House Speaker) application praying court to quash 17-count charge & disqualify Festus Keyamo (prosecuting counsel). Presidential Special Advisers: Prof Nwanze Okidegbe (Chief Economic Adviser; Delta) & Prof Sylvester Monye (Performance Monitoring & Evaluation MDAs SA; Delta) sworn in by President Jonathan yesterday. CU Academic Record: Mr Victor Ubong (20yrs; Accounting) emerges all-time best graduate of Covenant University, Ota, Ogun state with CGPA of 4.99/5.0. Nigeria's Oil Reserve: Nigeria holds 37.2bn barrels (29.32% African Oil Reserves & 2nd in Africa) of oil reserves out of 126.847bn barrels held by Africa; Libya's 1st with 47bn barrels & Angola 3rd with 9.5bn barrels of oil -Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). Voter Registration: INEC to commence continuous voter registration ahead of Gov elections scheduled for Kogi, Sokoto, Adamawa, Cross River & Bayelsa states in 2012. Dep Gov's Wife Fined: Federal High court, Benin orders Mrs Endurance Odubu (Edo Dep Gov's wife) to pay 12m as damages to soldier; Army officer allegedly beaten & detained by wife's security details for disrupting convoy in January, 2010. Edo PDP: Mr Nosa Adams (Edo PDP Publicity Secretary resigns as member of state executive committee. Ekiti Health Care: Gov Kayode Fayemi (Ekiti) launches free health programme; Pregnant women, Children (under 5 yrs), Physically challenged & Elderly citizens (65 years & above) to be beneficiaries.

S.J News• [July 25, 2011]

S.J News• [July 25, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ N18,000 Minimum Wage: Oyo state workers to resume work on monday after 4-day strike. Maiduguri Blast: Bomb detonation in Maiduguri, Borno state capital kills no fewer than 8 persons. Police Reform: Police to recruit graduates of higher institutions; Police uniform to be changed -Omoniyi Olubolade (Minister of Police Affairs). Lagos-Ibadan Expressway: Bi-Courtney Highway Services Ltd directed by FG to begin full construction work on 120km Lagos-Ibadan Express-way within next 60days. Ekiti Ghost Workers: State Govt loses over N3bn annually to ghost workers & other sharp practices -Dr Kayode Fayemi (Ekiti). CBN: Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to extend cash withdrawal & lodgment plans to 15 cities across country 4rm June 1, 2012, as against 5 earlier planned. Sub-standard Products: August 15 deadline set for dealers in sub-standard products; Deadline extended 4rm June 30 -Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON). PIB: House of Reps' Northern caucus to set up 4-man committee to study effect of Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) on northern regions. £1m Online Fraud in UK: 3 Nigerians (39, 41 & 32yrs) convicted & jailed by London court for stealing £1.1m 4rm bank customers by phishing; Jailed for 5yrs+5months; 5years+7months & 2years respectively. Norway Massacre: Anders Behring Breivik (32yrs) to make 1st appearance in court 2day; Kills @ least 93 persons in Oslo explosion & youth camp shooting.

S.J News• [July 24, 2011]

S.J News• [July 24, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Oil Workers' Strike: Nigeria Union of Petroleum & Natural Gas Workers' (NUPENG) strike scheduled to commence 2moro suspended due to FG's intervention. NDLEA Arrests Fela's Wife: National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) arrests Najite Anikulapo-Kuti (Fela's Wife) & 2 others for possession of 340 grammes of cannabis @ her Gbemisola street, Ikeja residence. Anti-Terrorism Squad: Force Headquarters, Abuja deploys anti-terrorism squad in Plateau state. Tribunal: Plateau Gov Election Tribunal to resume on Monday, 25th July; Gov Jonah Jang (Plateau) to challenge petition filed by Mrs Pauline Tallen (LP Candidate). Bomb Explosion: Bomb detonates near Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai El-kanemi's (Shehu of Borno) palace; 3 soldiers injured. Kerosene: Lagos metropolis supplied more than 100,000 litres of kerosene weekly; Products allocated by NNPC to Capital Oil & Gas for sale -Ifeanyi Ubah ( Capital Oil & Gas MD). Plateau Tertiary Institutions: State Govt orders closure of state-owned institutions; Joint Union of Plateau state Tertiary institutions & State Govt been @ loggerheads over new salary scale. Amy Winehouse Dead: 27-year-old Grammy award winner, Amy Winehouse, found dead @ her north London home for unknown reasons. Norway Attack: Anders Behring Breivik (32yrs) admits responsibility for attacks; To explain self in court on monday; 7 killed in Oslo bomb attack & 85 @ Utoeya islands shooting. Bin Hammam's Life Ban: Mohamed Bin Hammam (62 years, fmr FIFA Presidential Candidate) banned 4rm football for life; Found guilty of attempted bribery after ethics committee's 2-day hearing; Bin Hammam's most senior figure banned by FiFA in its 107-year history.

S.J News• [July 23, 2011]

S.J News• [July 23, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Borno Emergency Rule: State of Emergency not to be imposed on Borno state, as normalcy is gradually returning -President Jonathan. British PM's Visit: Presidency denies hosting David Cameron (British PM) in Lagos due to security threats in Abuja; British Prime Minister on a working visit with scheduled programme for Lagos -Dr Reuben Abati (SA to President on Media & Publicity). Nsukka Robbery: Bandits attack bank's bullion van conveying money 4rm Enugu to Nsukka & carts away with money; 2 police escorts killed; Stray bullets hits policeman & 3 others. KBr Impounded: National Agency for Food & Drug Administration & Control (NAFDAC) seizes 3 40feet containers of potassium bromate (KBr) worth N600m @ Tincan Island Port, Lagos -Dr Paul Orhii (NAFDAC DG); Potassium Bromate banned. Healthcare: FG takes delivery of N1.5bn worth of hospital equipment to boost tertiary healthcare; Assessment of N29bn teaching hospital refurbishment project with Vamed Engineering underway. Ogun SA: late MKO Abiola's daughter, Hafsat Abiola-Costello (SA on Millennium Development Goals), & 11 others assigned portfolios as Special Advisers to Gov Ibikunel Amosun (Ogun). 7 Miracle Babies: Preliminary DNA test result reveals Precious Donatus Ogbonna isn't mother of babies; Precious presently in Police custody in Owerri. 'Barr' Oyinlola: Olagunsoye Oyinlola (erstwhile Osun Gov) becomes student @ Nigerian Law School, Abuja as foreign graduate; Graduated in Law 4rm Buckingham University, UK. Norway Explosion: Massive bomb erupted in the heart of Oslo kills @ least 7 persons; 2nd bomb exploded @ ruling Labour Party's youth camp kills 10; 32-year-old Norwegian man linked to both attacks, now in custody.

S.J News• [July 22, 2011]

S.J News• [July 22, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ House Summons CBN Gov: House of Reps okays Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN) policy on Islamic (non-interest) banking & limitation of daily cash withdrawals; Reps inhibited 4rm questioning Sanusi Lamido Sanusi (CBN Gov) after his presentation. Bomb Blast: Explosion rocks London Chiki ward, Maiduguri, Borno state around 9am on Thursday. Revenue Allocation Formula: 36 state Govs seek 42% of all federally collected revenue due to implementation of new National Minimum Wage; FG presently gets 52.68%, State Govt 26.72% & LG 20.60%. Presidential Election Tribunal: PDP challenges dismissal of its objection to petition filed by CPC against election of President Jonathan, places appeal before Supreme court. Liberia Honours Jonathan: President Jonathan honoured by Liberia Govt with Liberia’s highest national award (Grand Cordon in the Most Venerable Order of the Pioneers of the Republic of Liberia) due to Nigeria's involvement in development & restoration of peace in Liberia. Delta Gov Election Rerun: Duel between Gov Emmanuel Uduaghan (PDP Candidate) & Great Ogboru (DPP Candidate) soon to end, as Tribunal fixes judgment for July 25, 2011. Deportees: 61 Nigerians (47 males, 11 females & 3 children) deported yesterday 4rm UK; Nigerian Immigration officials receives deportees @ Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. Greek Bailout: Eurozone countries agree on new bailout package for Greece, worth €109bn ($155bn, £96.3bn); Deal struck @ 17-member countries' emergency summit.

S.J News• [July 21, 2011]

S.J News• [July 21, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Borno Security Meeting: Soldiers not to be withdrawn -President Jonathan. NUPENG Strike: National Union of Petroleum & Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) to begin strike over Shell Petroleum Development Company's (SDPC) anti-labour activities; Tanker drivers & filing stations to halt services 4rm Monday, July 25 to Wednesday, July 27 -Mr Achese Igwe (NUPENG National President). 13 RECs to Quit: Resident Electoral Commissioners (REC) of Oyo, Ogun, Abia, Delta, Akwa Ibom, Bauchi, Benue, Taraba, Kebbi, Kogi, Ebonyi, Enugu & Gombe states to quit due to expiration of tenure. Forgery: Sen Alphonsus Igbeke shuns Federal High court, Abuja for 2nd time; Arraigned by FG over alleged forgery of Anambra North Sen District primary election result. Oyo Strike: Oyo state workers continue industrial action embarked upon on Tuesday over N18,000 minimum wage. ICPC/EFCC Merger: Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) faults ICPC/EFCC merger, as proposed by Mohammed Bello Adoke (AGF & Minister of Justice). Drowned Ministerial Nominee: Remains of Chief Alade Abaniwonda recovered on wednesday @ Bonny Camp area & buried in accordance with Islamic rites @ Victoria Court Cemetery, Lekki, Lagos. Ogboru's Nomination: Great Ogboru (DPP Gov Candidate) not validly nominated for January 6, 2011 Gov re-run election in Delta state -Federal High court, Asaba.

S.J News• [July 20, 2011]

S.J News• [July 20, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Minimum Wage: Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) calls off 3-day warning strike; Payment 4rm Federal & State Govts to be implemented 4rm 1st August, 2011; FG & State Govts to pay arrears 4rm 23rd March & 1st April respectively. Borno Explosion: Born blast rocks Maiduguri, Borno state again; 3 soldiers of Joint Task Force (JTF) injured. British PM Visits Nigeria: David Cameron (British PM) on a 2-day visit to Nigeria; Nigeria/Britain trade to be doubled to £8 by 2014; Nigeria’s electricity supply to be doubled by 2015; UK to assist in anti-terror security. Privatisation: Senate sets up 7-man ad hoc committee to probe privatisation & commercialisation of Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) 4rm 1999 to date; 80% of privatised Govt companies inhibited by privatisation process -VP Namadi Sambo (Nigeria). Cash Withdrawal Limit: Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Gov, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, summoned by House of Reps; N150,000 proposed for maximum daily withdrawals for individuals & N1m for corporate organisations; Sanusi to appear 2moro before House. House Leader: House PDP endorses Mrs Mulikat Akande-Adeola (Oyo); Aminu Tambuwal's (House Speaker) presentation imminent. Transformational Leadership & Good Governance: Obafemi Awolowo Foundation (OAF) lectures to hold 2day & tomorrow @ Efunyela Hall, Chief Awolowo’s House, Ikenne-Remo, Ogun state. Steve Ugbah v Gov Suswam: Governorship Election Tribunal, Makurdi dismisses Gov Gabriel Suswam’s motion.

S.J News• [July 19, 2011]

S.J News• [July 19, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ N18,000 Minimum Wage: FG, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC) & Nigeria Employers Consultative Association (NECA) meeting deadlocked; 3-day warning strike to begin 2moro; Stockpile foodstuffs. Akwa Ibom Gov Tussle: Election Tribunal strikes out petition filed by Sen John Akpanudoedehe (ACN Gov candidate) against Gov Godswill Akpabio's (Akwa Ibom, PDP) victory in April 26 Gov elections. Recapitalisation: Spring, Equitorial, Oceanic, Afribank & BankPHB to recapitalise before Sept 30 deadline; Interbank guarantee extended 4rm Sept 30 to Dec 31, 2011 for FinBank, Intercontinental & Union Bank due to advanced stages in recapitalisation process -Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Nasarawa: State House of Assembly seeks interlocutory injuction 4rm High court, Lafia to restrain Gov Umaru Tanko Al-makura (Nasarawa) 4rm appointing Development Area Management Committee members. Abuja Auto Crash: No fewer than 15 deaths & several others injured along Nyanya/Karu, Mararaba road, Abuja, as truck carrying iron rods lose control. Boko Haram: Embargo placed on transportation of explosives without clearance 4rm Hafiz Ringim (Inspector General of Police). Lagos Flood: Lagos state Govt in need of N13bn to control flood; Demolition of buildings erected on drainages underway -Tunji Bello (Commissioner for Environment). Whistle-blower Dead: Sean Hoare (fmr employee), that accused News of the World of phone hacking, found dead in Watford, Hertfordshire home.

S.J News• [July 18, 2011]

S.J News• [July 18, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Minimum Wage: Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to embark on 3-day warning strike 4rm wednesday despite Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) pledge to implement payment of N18,000 minimum wage; Nigerians should stockpile foodstuffs 4rm 2day, Flights to be grounded & Electricity disrupted -NLC, TUC. Govts Share N1.3trn: FG, States & Local Govts share unprecedented N1.3trn 4rm Federation Account & Value Added Tax (VAT) proceeds earned in June to aid payment of N18,000 minimum wage; N606.5bn allocated previously. Lagos Flood: ACN faults failure of President Jonathan to visit Lagos state after overwhelming flood hit Lagos on July 10. Kerosene: Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) & Capital Oil Ltd sell kerosene 4rm mobile trucks in Lagos @ N50 per litre; Distribution to reach all LG areas within a week -Dr Levi Ajuonuma (NNPC Public Affairs GGM). Boko Haram: Fresh set of “rules of engagement” being considered by FG for Joint military Task Force (JTF) in Borno state -Gov Kashim Shettima (Borno). Ekiti Sacks 5,000 Workers: Gov Kayode Fayemi (Ekiti) orders immediate sack of 5,000 LG workers; Affected workers removed 4rm July 2011 salary vouchers -Aderemi Ajayi (Ekiti LG Service Commission Chairman). •Football• FIFA Women's World Cup (Final): Japan 2-2 USA (PK: 3-1).

S.J News• [July 17, 2011]

S.J News• [July 17, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Minimum Wage: 3-day warning strike scheduled to commence on Wednesday may be averted, as 36 state Govs agree to implement payment; Documentation of agreement being awaited - Peter Esele (President Trade Union Congress). Olowu of Owu: Olusegun Obasanjo (erstwhile president), Oba Adegboyega Dosunmu (Olowu of Owu, Abeokuta) & 8 others dragged before High court, Abeokuta; Oba Dosunmu's appointment contravenes tradition & custom of Owu & Chiefs law -Prince Olutayo Adebiyi Fadairo (Plaintiff/ Throne Contender). Boko Haram: Military presence in Borno has worsened security in Borno -Elders forum & leaders of thought; Withdrawal of soldiers would increase insecurity -Gov Kashim Shettima (Borno). Sen Ngige v Gov Peter Obi: Gov election petition filed by Sen Chris Ngige (fmr Anambra Gov) to be heard afresh by a new Election Petition Panel constituted by Justice Ayo Isa Salami (Court of Appeal President) -Court of Appeal, Enugu. Lagos-Ibadan Expressway: Pastor Enoch Adeboye (RCCG Overseer) prays for Dr Bolanle Olawale Babalakin (Bi-Courtney Highway Services Ltd Chairman) vis-à-vis construction of Lagos-Ibadan expressway. S/East Erosion: Sen Hope Uzodinma (Imo West) calls on FG for declaration of South-East geopolitical zone as disaster zone due to menace of erosion. Starcomms MD/CEO: Mr Logan Pather appointed as Acting MD/CEO of Starcomms, following voluntary retirement of Maher Qubain (fmr MD). •Football• FIFA Women's World Cup (3rd place): Sweden 2-1 France.

S.J News• [July 16, 2011]

S.J News• [July 16, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Akwa Ibom Polls: INEC & counsel to Gov Godswill Akpabio (Akwa Ibom) calls for dismissal of Gov election petition filed by ACN & Sen John James Akpanudoedehe (ACN Gov candidate); Tribunal fixes July 18 for ruling on competence of petition. Bomb Explosion: Improvised Explosive Device (IED) injures no fewer than 7 policemen in patrol vehicle @ Bulumkutu/Pompomari roundabout, Maiduguri, Borno state. Fuel Tanker Mishap: Petrol-loaded 40-feet truck loaded falls @ 2nd Rainbow bus stop, Oshodi-Apapa expressway; Fire outbreak averted by Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC); Nigeria Fire Services & Lagos State Transport Management Authority (LASTMA). Boko Haram: Ohanaeze Ndigbo (pan-Igbo socio-cultural organisation) advocates declaration of State of Emergency by FG in Borno state. 2-storey Building Collapses: House 20, Doyin Omololu Street, Alapere collapses 9 days after a 4-storey building collapsed in Idumota, Lagos. Bayelsa State Executive Council: Gov Timipre Sylva (Bayelsa) reshuffles cabinet, as 9 new Commissioners were appointed. Ministry of Finance: Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (World Bank MD) to begin service for Nigeria as Minister of Finance mid-August -Robert B. Zoellick (World Bank Group President). Tax Certificate Forgery: Magistrate court, Minna grants N50,000 bail with 2 sureties in like sum to Sen Ibrahim Musa Kontagora (CPC Niger North); Arrested by State Security Service (SSS) on Monday over alleged forgery of tax certificate used during INEC election. Libyan Rebels: US now recognizes main Libyan opposition group as the "legitimate governing authority" in Libya -Hillary Clinton (Secretary of State).

S.J News• [July 15, 2011]

S.J News• [July 15, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Presidential Poll: Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal dismisses preliminary objections filed by President Jonathan & PDP; Petition filed by CPC seeks nullification of April 16 presidential election. Ministerial Nominees: President Jonathan swears in last batch of 9 new ministers; Ministries, Departments & Agencies (MDAs) to be probed 4rm 2007- President Jonathan. Minimum Wage: House of Reps reconvenes Federal Ministry of Labour & Productivity & Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) for parley to avert imminent nationwide industrial action. UN Security Council Seat: Angela Merkel (German Chancellor) visits Nigeria; Nigeria & Germany to cooperate towards securing United Nations Security Council seats; Bi-National Commission to be established. FRSC: FG & State Govts lost over N15bn in revenue to forgery of driving licences -Mr Osita Chidoka (Chief Corps Marshal FRSC). Lagos: Lagos High court, Ikeja dismisses suit filed by Femi Pedro (fmr Lagos Dep Gov) against Lagos state Govt & State House of Assembly; 2007-filed case seeks nullification of his impeachment as Dep Gov; Claims to have resigned 2 days before impeachment. Kwara Commissioners: Gov Abdulfatah Ahmed (Kwara) swears in 11 commissioners @ banquet hall, Govt House, ilorin, Kwara state. Ajimobi v Alao-Akala: Gov Abiola Ajimobi threatens to sue Adebayo Alao-Akala (erstwhile Oyo Gov) for libel; “a regime of spurious lies” -Akala; Ajimobi gives Akala 7 days for retraction.S.J wishes Oluwaseun Tiny a splendid Bday.

S.J News• [July 14, 2011]

S.J News• [July 14, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Ministerial Nominees: Senate concludes screening; Confirms 4 additional nominees (Ogun, Jigawa, Ondo & Bauchi); 41Ministers cleared thus far. Minimum Wage: House of Reps summons Emeka Wogu (Minister of Labour) & Union Leaders so as to avert Nigeria Labour Congress' (NLC) 3-day warning strike (4rm Wednesday next week). Boko Haram Leader: Federal High court, Abuja adjourns arraignment of 7 police chiefs that allegedly killed Mohammed Yusuf (Boko Haram leader) on July 30 till July 19; 2 of 7 police absent. NYSC: Corps members serving in Borno state to be redeployed due to security reasons, If willing -Brig-Gen Maharazu Tsiga (DG NYSC). Ogun Workers: Gov Ibikunle Amosun (Ogun) sacks 2,000 workers employed by Gbenga Daniel administration in Ogun state; Workers directed to re-apply before being absorbed into the system -Mr Taiwo Adeoluwa (Secretary to State Govt). Delta: Asaba Airport begins commercial flight. Police Shake-up: Hafiz Ringim (IG of Police) approves redeployment of 40 senior police officers; 4 new Area Commands (Ijesha, Ajah, Ikorodu & Idimu) created in Lagos. Youth Empowerment Scheme of Oyo State (YES-O): Oyo State Gov Abiola Ajimobi (Oyo) inaugurates 6-man committee for supervision of 20,000 jobs creation within his 1st 100 days in office.

S.J News• [July 13, 2011]

S.J News• [July 13, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Minimum Wage: National Executive Committee of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) declares 3-day warning strike 4rm Wednesday next week. Niger Blast: Another bomb exploded near fence of ECWA Church, Madalla town, near Suleja, Niger state. Ministerial Nominees: Senate rejects immediate past Minister of State of Water Resources, Dr Obadiah Ando (Taraba), without interrogation; 5 other nominees confirmed (Rivers, Rivers, Plateau, Cross River & Kaduna); 37 of 40 Ministers confirmed by Senate Thus far. Transport Ministry/NIMASA: President Jonathan replaces Yusuf Suleiman (re-appointed Minister of Transport) with Sen Idris Umar; Yusuf Suleiman now Minister of Sports & Chairman National Sports Commission (NSC). House of Reps: President Jonathan seeks upgrade of salaries & allowances of his Chief Economic Adviser & National Security Adviser to be @ par with Ministers. Deji’s Estranged Wife Dies: Bolanle (35 years), estranged wife of deposed Deji of Akure (Oluwadare Adesina), dies of cardiac arrest on Tuesday @ St Mary Specialist Hospital, Ojodu, Ikeja, Lagos. Oyo Police: Baba Adisa Bolanta (Oyo Commissioner of Police) redeployed to Sokoto state. GTBank New MD: Guaranty Trust Bank Plc (GTBank) appoints Mr Segun Agbaje (Acting MD/CEO) as substantive MD/CEO; 3rd GTbank CEO since its 20 years inception, after Fola Adeola & late Tayo Aderinokun. Principal Officers: 7th session of House of Reps names 7 principal officers 5 weeks after inauguration. S.J wishes Sanmire Akanmidu a splendid Bday.

S.J News• [July 12, 2011]

S.J News• [July 12, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ N18,000 Minimum Wage: FG/Labour meeting deadlocked; Beneficiaries to be junior workers (GL 01 to GL 06) -National Salaries Income & Wages Commission (NSIWC); Industrial action imminent. Ministerial Portfolios: 17 portfolios assigned to new ministers sworn in last Friday; fmr PDP acting national Chairman, Dr Bello Mohammed (Kebbi), now Minister of Defence; Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (World Bank MD) absent; 3 ministers redeployed. EFCC v Delta Speaker: EFCC probes alleged N27bn contract scam involving Victor Ochei (Delta State House of Assembly Speaker). Kaduna Explosion: Bomb attack rocked Obalende (red light district), Forcados street, Kaduna on Sunday. NDDC Boss: Erstwhile Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) leaders refute alleged plan to kill Chibuzor Ugwoha (NDDC MD). Edo/Labour Pact: Edo state workers to receive N18,000.34k as new minimum wage with effect 4rm June 1, 2011. Oyo: Gov Abiola Ajimobi (Oyo) orders 50% reduction in tuition fees of Oyo tertiary institutions; Downward review of fees to take effect 4rm next session; Adebayo Alao-Akala (fmr Oyo Gov) increased tuition fee by 100%. Okada in Akwa Ibom: Okada (private & commercial) banned in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state; State Govt to trade N50,000 for Motorcyles within 3 days of grace. UNIMAD Shut Down: University of Maiduguri, Borno state closed down indefinitely due to alleged Boko Haram threats of detonation. NYSC (N9,750 to N19,800): FG approves N19,800 as new monthly allowance for NYSC corps members; Allowance backdated to March 1, 2011- Brig-Gen Maharazu Tsiga (NYSC DG).

S.J News• [July 11, 2011]

S.J News• [July 11, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Lagos Flood: Heavy rainfall hampers vehicular movement in Lagos; Public holiday declared for public & private schools. Suleja Explosion: Bomb explodes @ front of All Christian Fellowship Mission church, Suleja, Niger; 4 persons dead. Maiduguri Bloodbath: Several dead, as joint Military/Police operation against Boko Haram sect intensifies; Improvised bombs targeted @ patrol car injures 5 soldiers. Kadpoly Governing Council: FG orders immediate dissolution of Kaduna Polytechnic Governing Board; Top management staff relieved; Institution accounts to be audited -Prof Ruquayyatu Rufai (Minister of Education). Minimum Wage: FG to meet Labour leaders 2day to avert planned strike by organized labour over non-implementation of N18,000 minimum wage. Ghost Workers: 43,000 ghost workers present on payroll of 36 Ministries, Department and Agencies (MDAs) of FG before dissolution of last cabinet -Dr Olusegun Aganga (Minister of Finance). PDP Chairmanship: Dr Mohammed Harilu Bello to handover to Abubakar Baraje (new acting National Chairman) on Monday @ PDP national secretariat. •Football• AAG Qualifiers: Ghana 2-0 Nigeria (agg: 3-3).

S.J News• [July 10, 2011]

S.J News• [July 10, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ World Map Redrawn: Republic of South Sudan clinched independence on July 9, 2011; Salva Kiir Mayardit sworn in as 1st president; Becomes 55th country in Africa, 196th in World & 193rd member of United Nations (UN). PDP Chairmanship: Abubakar Kawu Baraje (PDP National Secretary) to act as interim National Chairman pending national convention in November; Dr Mohammed Bello (acting National Chairman) to resign this week, following Senate confirmation as Minister. Gusau Medium Prisons, Zamfara: Gov Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar (Zamfara) advises inmates to be patient & faithful to God, says he was once a prisoner (5 days) for refusal to honour court’s invitation. Borno Medical Students: Gov Kashim Shettima (Borno) approves upward review of Medical & Dental students' monthly allowances nationwide 4rm N14,000 to N20,000. UNFPA: Nigeria & World population to hit 162 million & 7 billion by October 31, 2011 respectively -United Nation for Population Fund (UNFPA). Empty Treasury: Non-payment of May & June Salaries of Adebayo Alao-Akala (fmr Oyo Gov) & aides, Gov Abiola Ajimobi (Oyo) & aides attributed to payment of May minimum wage of N18,000; 300% of annual salary flagrantly received by Akala & aides as severance pay -Gov Abiola Ajimobi (Oyo). SOS: Abdul-Hamid Adefolarin Sadiq (dark, tall boy with deep voice) is MISSING, seen last @ Unilag; Pls contact 08029101210 or 01-8189185 if whereabouts are known.

S.J News• [July 9, 2011]

S.J News• [July 9, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Ministers: 17 new ministers sworn in by President Jonathan @ Council Chambers, Presidential Villa, Abuja; Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (fmr Minister of Finance) absent; Portfolios to be announced on Monday by Sen Ayim Pius Ayim (SGF). N4bn Cocaine: Federal High court, Lagos sentences Fong Chiu Sen (Taiwanese) & Wang Richard (Chinese) to 15 years imprisonment each for importation of N4bn worth container of cocaine. Accident: 6 persons killed, as cargo container fell on a 14-passenger commercial bus @ Ore junction, Benin-Lagos expressway around 2pm. Explosion Curb: Borno state Govt imposes 24-hour ban on motorbikes (private & commercial) in Maiduguri, Borno. Chairman-Designate Abducted: Barr Kunle Ogunlana, caretaker committee chairman-designate for Ijebu North LG, abducted within Ogun State House of Assembly premises by ACN protesters. Culpable Homicide: Supreme Court upholds death sentence (by hanging) passed on Miss Rabi Ismail (Kano-based Kannywood actress) by State High court, kano & Court of Appeal, Kaduna, for allegedly killing her boyfriend in 2002 by drugging & drowning him. Alleged Rape: Oba Adebukola Alli (Alowa of Ilowa, Osun) to remain in prison custody indefinitely for allegedly raping female NYSC corps member. Committee On Integration: State Govs of old Western Region decides to set up 21-man technical committee for cooperation, @ meeting held in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti.

S.J News• [July 8, 2011]

S.J News• [July 8, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Ministerial Nominees: Senate confirms 8 of 10 remaining nominees; 32 screened thus far; President Jonathan submits 8 fresh names for Senate's screening. Special Advisers: 13 of 15 appointees inaugurated on Thursday; Ima Niboro (fmr SA on Media & Publicity) replaced with Reuben Abati; President Jonathan's formal speech to be delivered for full cabinet. Ministerial Shake-up: Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (World Bank MD) to be sworn in as Minister of Finance on Friday; Dr Olusegun Aganga (fmr Minister of Finance) to take on the Commerce & Investment portfolio. SAN: Legal Practitioners Privileges Committee (LPPC) names 30 Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs); 15 names each for 2010 & 2011 selected 4rm 62 applicants invited for interview. Awolowo: Oyo State House of Assembly calls for replacement of unknown soldier statue @ Govt House, Agodi with that of Chief Obafemi Awolowo. Dangote/Saipem MOU: Aliko Dangote (Dangote Group President) & Saipem sign agreement vis-à-vis infrastructure for the biggest fertiliser project in Africa; Plant to be situated in Edo state. Lady of Songs: late Christy Essien-Igbokwe to be buried September 9, in Lagos state. CBN: Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) disburses N185.172bn intervention fund for manufacturing sector to the Bank of Industry (BOI) for payment to banks.

S.J News• [July 7, 2011]

S.J News• [July 7, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Lagos Building Collapse: No fewer than 10 persons dead in collapse of 4-storey building @ #4 Mogaji Street, Ebute-Ero, Lagos Island LG; Residents still trapped in debris. Ministerial Nominees: Senate confirms 10 nominees (Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Olusegun Aganga, Prof Barth Nnaji etc); 24 of 34 nominees confirmed thus far. Borno Attacks: 2 policemen killed while returning 4rm duty posts in Gwange ward, Maiduguri metropolis; 3 soldiers on patrol injured in bomb explosion near military checkpoint, Abaganaram ward. Presidential Aides: 18 appointees to be sworn in 2day by 2pm @ Presidential Villa -Anyim Pius Anyim (Secretary to the Government of the Federation). Blue v Black: Cult clash @ University of Ado-Ekiti (UNAD) on Tuesday night between Eiye Confraternity & Black Axe; Sporadic shooting disrupts 1st semester exams; Many injured. Ogun NUJ: Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ogun issues Ogun State House of Assembly 7-day ultimatum to rescind decision on barring non-government media 4rm House activities. Delta: Gov Emmanuel Uduaghan (Delta) swears in 22 Commissioners. Open Heaven International Centre: Pastor Enoch Adeboye (RCCG General Overseer) opens library & gallery @ Redemption Camp; Center given as birthday gift of love in appreciation of my husband & to celebrate God in him -Pastor (Mrs) Folu Adeboye (wife).

S.J News• [July 6, 2011]

S.J News• [July 6, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Ministerial Nominees: President Jonathan forwards nomination of Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (World bank MD & fmr finance minister) to Senate, withdraws Arc Tonye Cole (Rivers); Screening to resume 2day. Kerosene Scarcity: House of Reps summons Mrs Diezani Allison-Madueke (minister of petroleum), Austin Oniwon (NNPC GMD) over scarcity of kerosene; To appear before House on Thursday. Ekiti: Court of Appeal, Ado-Ekiti dismisses appeal filed by Gov Kayode Fayemi (Ekiti) challenging High court, Ado-Ekiti's judgment declaring dissolution of Ekiti LG Service Commission unlawful. House of Reps: Principal Officers to be unveiled 2day. EFCC v Lawal: EFCC opposes Hassan Lawal's (fmr minister of works) application for release of international passport to enable him travel for lesser Hajj @ Saudi Arabia; Lawal facing trial for alleged N75bn fraud alongside 13 others. New NNPC Legal Adviser: NNPC drops Prof Yinka Omoregbe as Company Secretary & Legal Adviser; Appoints Tony Madichie as successor; Madichie employed by NNPC since 1984. Dangote Builds Zambia Plant: Aliko Dangote set to build $400m plant in Zambia this month; Plant to produce 1.5 million tonnes of cement annually 4rm 2013 (full capacity) -Felix Mutati (Zambia's minister of commerce). EFCC v Nollywood Producer: Ifeanyi Onyeabor remanded in Kirikiri Maximum Prisons by Lagos High Court over alleged N8.8m movie fraud. Osun: Pensioner drags Gov Rauf Aregbesola (Osun) before State High court, Osogbo over refusal to appoint commissioners almost 8 months after assumption of office; Seeks revocation of policies, contracts.

S.J News• [July 5, 2011]

S.J News• [July 5, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ SSS Invites el-Rufai: Nasiru el-Rufai (erstwhile FCT minister) & Nduka Obaigbena (Thisday publisher) visit State Security Services (SSS) HQ on Monday vis-à-vis publication of el-rufai's article on budget figures. Ministerial Nominees: Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (erstwhile Finance Minister) undergo security screening @ State Security Services (SSS), Abuja; To appear before Senate on Tuesday. Suspected Bombers: Over 100 suspects linked to bombings in Bauchi, Borno, Kaduna, Kano, Yobe & Adamawa states arrested by State Sercurity Service (SSS); 12 improvised explosive devices defused -Marilyn Ogar (SSS Assistant Director of Public Affair). Minimum Wage: FG to commence payment of N18,000 minimum wage this week -Emeka Wogu (Minister of Labour); NLC & TUC 2-week ultimatum to either implement new wage regime or face nationwide strike subsists. Ministerial Portfolios: President Jonathan approves deployment & assignment of Mrs Stella Oduah-Ogiemwonyi (Aviation Minister) & Zainab Maina (Ministry of Women Affairs); 12 other cleared ministers retain portfolios & sworn in July 2. State Creation: New states likely to be created within the next 2 years -Aminu Tambuwal (House of Reps Speaker). Uniform Account: Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) extends deadline for full implementation of Nigeria Uniform Account Number (NUBAN) to June 1, 2012; Hitherto scheduled to end June 1, 2011. UN Peacekeeping: United Nations (UN) approves over $7bn budget, based on 5th Committee's (Administration & Budgetary) recommendations; Nigeria & other troops-contributing nations during 2011/2012 to share $85m grant.

S.J News• [July 4, 2011]

S.J News• [July 4, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Asset Declaration: Gov Abiola Ajimobi (Oyo) declares assets; Owns N292,432,107 cash & worth over N2.2bn in assets; Ibadan houses (N250m & N150m); Lagos (N300m); Abuja (N300m); UK houses (£450,000 & £1.95m); US ($1.5m) etc. Bomb Blast: No fewer than 8 dead & 15 others injured in Sunday bomb blast @ Maiduguri, Borno. Dangote Cement: ex-factory price of Dangote cement reduced to N1,350 per bag -Mr Ekanem Etim (Sales & Marketing ED). EFCC/ICPC Merger: Mrs Farida Waziri (EFCC Chairman) opposes clamour for Independent Corrupt Practices & other Related Offences Commission (ICPC)/Economic & Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) merger, as proposed by Mohammed Adoke (AGF & Minister of Justice). FRSC Recruitment: Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) recruits 3,189 cadet officers & marshals. Niger Minimum Wage: Niger state requires additional N7bn to implement N18,000 new minimum wage signed into law by FG -Niger Head of Service. Islamic Banking: Processes & procedures for implementation of Islamic banking (non-interest) developed by Chukwuma Soludo (predecessor) -Sanusi Lamido Sanusi (CBN Gov). Kwara Special Advisers: Gov Abdulfatah Ahmed (Kwara) requests approval of 10 Special Advisers for appointment into cabinet 4rm State House of Assembly. Wimbledon 2011: Novak Djokovic (Serbia) beats Rafael Nadal (Spain) in final, 6-4 6-1 1-6 6-3; 1st Serbian to win Wimbledon title; Wins 3rd Grand Slam.

S.J News• [July 3, 2011]

S.J News• [July 3, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ SSS Frees el-Rufai: Nasir el-Rufai (fmr FCT Minister) released 4rm State Security Service (SSS) detention less than 24 hours after being arrested on Saturday, @ Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja on arrival 4rm London, for alleged publication of falsehood. Ministers: 14 sworn in by President Jonathan on Saturday @ Aso Chambers, State house, Abuja; 12 to retain portfolios, 2-newly appointed yet to be assigned portfolios; 20 ministerial nominees await Senate confirmation. Retirement Age: Senior Staff Association of Nigerian University (SSANU), Non Academic Staff of University (NASU) & National Association of Academic Technologies (NAAT) threaten strike over non implementation of 2009 pact (65 years retirement age). Osun PDP v Aregbesola: Osun PDP faults Gov Rauf Aregbesola (Osun) for allegedly abandoning duties to commission projects executed by LG chairman in Lagos. Ijaw Monarch: Ijaw monarch, King Oweipa Jones Ere (Ebenanawei of Ogboin Kingdom), abducted on June 26 in Odoha, Emeohua LG, Rivers state released -Rivers state police. Lagos Executive Council: Gov Babatunde Fashola (Lagos) to inaugurate 37-member cabinet on Monday @ Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos. Oba Seeks Apology: Oba of Benin gives Owere Dickson Imasogie (Edo PDP leader) 7-day ultimatum to tender apology over statement of monarch's involvement in ACN's victory in the April 2011 elections. Klitschko v Haye: Wladimir Klitschko (Ukrainian) beats David Haye (British) on points in Boxing match @ Hamburg; Scores 117-109, 118-108 & 116-110; Klitschko adds Haye's WBA belt to his IBF & WBO.

S.J News• [July 2, 2011]

S.J News• [July 2, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Ministers: President Jonathan to inaugurate 14 Senate-cleared ministers 2day by 11am; 20 ministerial nominees await Senate confirmation. Mpape Killing: Mr Eugene Okere & 11 months old son sue IG of Police, AGF, Police corporal & Zenith Bank; Infant's mother shot dead by corporal on duty @ Zenith bank; Plaintiff seek N471m compensation. Tinubu's Trial: Tribunal to be inaugurated next Tuesday for corruption trial of Biola Tinubu (fmr Lagos Gov) by Justice Aloysius Katsina-Alu (CJN) -Soji Oye (NJC Spokesperson). Aderinokun: Remains of late Mr Olutayo Adeleye Aderinokun (erstwhile GTBank MD) laid to rest @ Ikoyi cemetery, Lagos; Died @ 56 years @ Wellington Hospital, Saint John’s Wood, North West, London after being ill. NJC Probe: 5-man panel set up by National Judicial Council (NJC) submits report on alleged judicial corruption in top echelon. Lagos State House of Assembly: 37 nominees (21 commissioners & 16 SAs) 4rm Gov Babatunde Fashola (Lagos) confirmed. Monarch's Rape Case: Oba Adebukola Alli (Alowa of Ilowa, Obokun LG Osun), standing trial before Chief Magistrate court for allegedly raping female NYSC corps member (23 years), collapses when ordered to be remanded in prison. Ajimobi v Alao-Akala: Adebayo Alao-Akala (fmr Oyo Gov) spent over N24bn on road contracts in 2010 -30-man Transition Committee (inaugurated by Gov Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo). IMF: Manhattan district attorney’s office to release erstwhile International Monetary Fund (IMF) boss, Dominique Strauss-Kahn, without bail; Accused earlier freed on $1m bail under house arrest.