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).