S.J News• [Sept 1, 2011]

S.J News• [Sept 1, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ UN Building: State Security Service (SSS) unmasks 2 suspects in custody vis-à-vis August 26 United Nations (UN) office, Abuja detonation; Mastermind declared wanted. Soldiers' N5m Vandalism: About 30 soldiers 4rm 323 Artillery Battalion, Owena Barracks, Akure invade Progress Wood factory; Property worth about N5m vandalised; Refusal to bribe lead to vandalism -Mr Akintunde Adebiyi (CEO). Jos: 3 people dropped along Abattoir Road, Jos, Plateau state during clash between rival groups; Dispersed by Special Task Force. Abductees: Abductors of Mr Tes Sorae (PDP Chieftain), kidnapped last  Sunday, contacts family; Demand N100m ransom; Edo Football Association member, Ikpomwonsa Edebiri, abducted last friday along Warri road released. Road: FG pledges full rehabilitation work on Lagos-Sagamu-Benin Expressway before end of November -Mike Onolememen (Minister of Works). Lady of Songs: Remains of Christy Essien-Igbokwe (Lady of Songs) to be interred @ Awka, Anambra State, on September 10, 2011. Market Capitalisation: Loss of N1.39tn 4rm N8.273tn to N6.877tn recorded between June 1, 2011 & August 29, 2011 (16.9% decline). Ibadan Flood: Gov Abiola Ajimobi (Oyo) issues 7-day notice for demolition of houses on water paths in Ibadan; @ least 102 people died in Ibadan flood -Nigerian Red Cross. Coke Pleads Guilty: Christopher Coke (42yrs Drug kingpin) pleads guilty to racketeering & assault charges; Faces maximum sentence of 23 years in prison & fine of $500,000.

S.J News• [Aug 31, 2011]

S.J News• [Aug 31, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Ibadan Flood: University of Ibadan (UI) loses over N10bn worth of property to recent flood; Fish farm (N300m), destroyed books (N2bn), Zoological garden flooded, leading to death of animals; Seeks FG's intervention. Auto Crash: No fewer than 32 lives lost in collision involving 2 commercial buses & 1 articulated lorry on Akure-Owo Expressway, Ondo state. Ebonyi: State workers give state Govt 7-day ultimatum; To embark on industrial action for non-implementation of N18,000 minimum wage. Arik Air: Arik Airline to commence full commercial operation @ Asaba International Airport on September 2, 2011 -Mr Chris Ndulue (MD). Pipeline Vandals: 3 persons arrested by Nigeria Security & Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Bauchi for alleged vandalism of pipelines in Alkaleri LG, Bauchi. Mikel Sees Goodluck: President Jonathan visited by John Mikel Obi (Naija & Chelsea midfielder) on Monday; Expresses gratitude for release of father (Michael Obi) 4rm kidnappers. Japan PM: Yoshihiko Noda (54yrs; Kan's Finance Minister) elected as Japan's 6th Prime Minister in 5 years; Noda succeeds Naoto Kan (erstwhile PM). Libya: Interim leaders give pro-Gadhafi forces 4-day ultimatum to surrender or face military force; To expire on Saturday.

S.J News• [Aug 30, 2011]

S.J News• [Aug 30, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ CJN: Justice Dahiru Musdapher sworn in as acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) yday; To be confirmed by Senate. Jos: Peace plummeted, as fresh crisis erupts in Jos, Plateau state; No fewer than 20 lives lost & 50 vehicles torched. UN Building: Arrests made vis-à-vis detonated United Nations (UN) office, Abuja; Pronouncement soon to be heard 4rm President Jonathan -Mr Hafiz Ringim (Inspector-General of Police). Banks: Access Bank to acquire 75% stake in Intercontinental Bank with N53.47bn (proceeds 4rm 2007 public offer); Acquisition subject to shareholders' approval. BUK: Bayero University, Kano (BUK) expels 85 students for examinations malpractice; Probe into fraudulent sale of BUK's registration scratch cards underway. Ogun: Govt signs N1.3bn contract for rehabilitation of 2.4km Ibara roundabout, Sokori/Totoro road, Abeokuta, Ogun state; 6-lane road to be built by China civil engineering construction corporation. CAS: Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to hear Amos Adamu's (fmr FIFA Exec Committee member) appeal on October 4, 2011; Serving 3-year ban for alleged vote-trading in 2018 & 2022 World cup bidding contests. Libya: Wife (Safia), daughter (Ayesha) & 2 sons (Muhammad & Hannibal) of beleaguered Libyan leader, Moammar Gaddafi, flee to Algeria; Received on humanitarian grounds -Algerian officials. •Football• Spain: Barcelona 5-0 Villarreal.

S.J News• [Aug 29, 2011]

S.J News• [Aug 29, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ New CJN: Justice Dahiru Musdapher (Supreme court) to be confirmed as Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) 2day; Next CJN should be appointed 4rm outside Supreme court -National Judicial Council (NJC). UN Building: Death toll in United Nations (UN) building, Abuja explosion now 23; Nigeria to help in rebuilding office -President Jonathan. Bauchi Blast: Bomb detonates @ Yakubu Lame's (fmr Minister of Police Affairs) residence, GRA Bauchi on Sunday; No casualty recorded. Kainji Dam: $82m loan for rehabilitation of Kainji Dam approved by World Bank -Mr Reuben Akinwumi (CEO, Kainji Hydro Electricity Plc). VIO SW Boss Shot: South-West coordinator of Vehicle Inspection Officer (VIO), Mr Yomi Bamgbose (53yrs), shot dead in front of residence @ Olorombo, Ijeun Titun, Abeokuta, Ogun state. Bolt Disqualified: Usain Bolt (defending champion; Jamaican) disqualified for false start in men's 100m final @ world athletics championships in Daegu, South Korea; Yohan Blake (Jamaican) wins Gold medal with 9.92 seconds; Once one false start occurs, next athlete to jump the gun is disqualified -Current False Start rules. Libya: Rebels reject Moammar Gadhafi's offer to negotiate for formation of Transitional Govt; Offer made through Moussa Ibrahim (fmr Govt's spokesman); Whereabouts of beleaguered leader still unknown. •Football• EPL: Man Utd 8-2 Arsenal; Newcastle 2-1 Fulham; Tottenham 1-5 Man City; West Brom 0-1 Stoke. Spain: Atletico Madrid 0-0 Osasuna; Mallorca 1-0 Espanyol; Real Zaragoza 0-6 Real Madrid; Sevilla 2-1 Malaga.

S.J News• [Aug 28, 2011]

S.J News• [Aug 28, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ CJN Clocks 70: President Jonathan appoints Justice Dahiru Musdapher as acting CJN; To be inaugurated by President on Monday; To be confirmed by Senate; Justice Aloysius Katsina-Alu's (Chief Justice of Nigeria) tenure to end by midnight. UN Building: President Jonathan inspects bomb-hit United Nations (UN) building, Abuja; World leaders have contacted me -President Jonathan. Ibadan Flood: Friday downpour ravages Ibadan, Oyo state; Death recorded; Onipepeye section of Old Ife Road, Yemetu, Odo Ona-Elewe, Olomi, Eleyele, Bodija Estate, Apete, Oke Ayo mostly affected. Ramadan Bonus: Gov Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso (Kano) approves payment of N900m as Ramadan bonus (kudin gero) to civil servants. Ilese Ijebu Day: Ilese Ijebu day to take place on September 3, 2011 @ Ilese Ijebu, Ijebu, North East LG, Ogun state; Ilese’s palace, built by community, to be commissioned. UNICAL Shutdown: Violent protest in University of Calabar by students over alleged death of 3 colleagues on campus; (UNICAL) closed down following protest. Osun IGR: Osun Govt plans to increase Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) to N7.5bn by 2015 through tourism; 20,000 tourists to visit Osun 4rm Diaspora by 2015 - Gov Rauf Aregbesola (Osun Gov). Al-Qaeda: Al-Qaeda's suspected operations chief, Atiya Abdul Rahman (second-in-command) killed in Waziristan, Pakistan -US Official. •Football• EPL: Aston Villa 0-0 Wolves; Blackburn 0-1 Everton; Chelsea 3-1 Norwich; Liverpool 3-1 Bolton; Swansea 0-0 Sunderland; Wigan 2-0 QPR. S.J wishes Minister Ken (COZA) & CJN a splendid Bday.

S.J News• [Aug 27, 2011]

S.J News• [Aug 27, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ SAN: Justice Aloysius Katsina-Alu (CJN) swore in 30 new Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) on Friday; Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) boycotts ceremony; CJN to mandatorily retire on Sunday as he clocks 70 years of age. UN Blast: 4-storey United Nations (UN) office, Abuja, Nigeria detonated by intrusion of car laden with bombs around 10:30am on Friday; Boko Haram claims responsibility; No fewer than 18 dead; Several others hospitalised. Airforce: Nigerian Airforce releases results for admission into Nigerian Airforce Military School, Jos & other Nigerian Airforce Secondary Schools. Glo/UBA Pact: Glo Mobile signs MoU with Afripay Ltd (UBA Group member) to launch Nigeria’s 1st mobile money service. Edo University: Samuel Adegboyega University (SAU), Ogwa, Esan West LG, Edo now open; Private university owned by The Apostolic Church, LAWNA (Lagos, Western and Northern Areas) Territory; 5 universities now in Edo state. Shell Gas Plant: 270 million standard cubic ft per day Nigerian Utorogu Gas Plant, shut down on Aug 24 due to pipeline leakage, restarts operations - Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC). CMVA 2011: Nigeria tops Channel O Music Video Awards with 18 nominations. Wonder Boy: Lionel Messi (Argentine & Barcelona wonder) wins inaugural UEFA Best Player in Europe award ahead of Xavi Hernández (Barcelona) & Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid). •Football• Super Cup: Barcelona 2-0 Porto; ex-Gunner: Cesc Fabregas scores 1st goal for Barcelona & wins 2nd trophy in 2 games. S.J wishes Zubair Zula a splendid Bday.

S.J News• [Aug 26, 2011]

S.J News• [Aug 26, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ SAN: Swearing in of 30 Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) to hold 2day in Abuja; Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to boycott ceremony due to suspension of Justice Ayo Isa Salami. MASSOB: Ralph Uwazuruike (Leader of Movement for the Actualisation for Sovereign State of Biafra) remanded alongside 280 alleged members on orders Enugu Chief Magistrates court. YCE: Yoruba Council of Elders (YCE) delegation meets President Jonathan; Demands for dissolution of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC); South-West deprived of top 6 national posts -YCE. Ogun: Ogun Govt signs MoU with CCECC (Chinese firm) to construct 2.4km road with N1.3bn in Abeokuta; 6-lane road to be constructed 4rm Ibara, Ita-Eko, Sokori & Totoro within the next 8 months-Mr Lekan Adegbite (Commissioner for Works & Infrastructure). Minimum Wage: Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Nasarawa gives Gov Umar Tanko Al-Makura (Nasarawa) 48-hour ultimatum for implementation of N18,000 minimum wage or face indefinite strike. Rivers Loan: Rivers State Assembly approves N100bn loan requested by Gov Rotimi Amaechi (Rivers) for state Govt; Loan 4rm Guarantee Trust Bank (GTB) with 8% interest & maturity of 3 years. Kwara: Kwara state Govt approves N18,300 for payment of minimum wage; Effective 4rm end of August 2011; Workers on higher cadres (Level 7 & above) not included -TUC, NLC. Japan PM Resigns: Naoto Kan (Japan's Prime Minister) resigns; Beleaguered since March 11 earthquake & tsunami; Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) to choose new leader on Monday to take over as PM.

S.J News• [Aug 25, 2011]

S.J News• [Aug 25, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Salami v NJC, CJN: Justice Ayo Isa Salami (suspended President, Court of Appeal) challenges suspension @ Federal High court, Abuja; 7 of 11 defendants not served; Suit adjourned till Sept 7, 2011. IBB to OBJ: "I’ll embrace Obasanjo if I see him" -Ibrahim Babangida (fmr military president). Forbes List: Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (Finance Minister & fmr World Bank MD) listed as 87th world most powerful woman; Ms Angela Merkel (German Chancellor) listed as 1st. Perm Secs: President Jonathan approves appointment of 3 Permanent Secretaries; Mr Olisaeloke Emordi, Mrs Folasade Anjoni & Mrs Anastasia Daniel-Nwaobia appointed; Effective 4rm Aug 24 2011, Aug 24, 2011 & Dec 22, 2011 respectively -Prof Oladapo Afolabi (Head of Service). NDLEA: NDLEA, Bauchi command impounds 407.5kg of cannabis sativa 4rm residence of suspected drug baron; Baron turned fugitive. Tenancy Bill: Gov Babatunde Fashola (Lagos) signs Tenancy bill into law; New Tenants- 3 months jail or N100,000 fine for recipients of over 1 year rent; Sitting Tenants- 6 months jail or N100,000 fine for recipients of over 6 months rent. Libya: Rebels' National Transition Council places $1.67m (2m dinars) bounty on Moammar Gadhafi's (Libyan leader) head; Declared wanted, dead or alive. Apple® CEO Quits: Steve Jobs (55yrs) resigns as Apple's CEO; Been on medical leave since January 17; Co-founded Apple in 1976 with Steve Wozniak; To be replaced by Tim Cook (Chief Operating Officer).

S.J News• [Aug 24, 2011]

S.J News• [Aug 24, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Judicial Brouhaha: Hearing to commence 2day in suit filed by Justice Ayo Isa Salami (suspended President, Court of Appeal); Asks Federal High court, Abuja to set aside Presidential endorsement of his suspension. Electricity: President inaugurates Board of Bulk Trader (Electricity Trading Company); To be headed by Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (Minister of Finance). Mikel's Dad: Sergeant & Corporal arrested over alleged involvement in kidnap of Mikel's (Naija & Chlesea midfielder) dad, Michael Obi; N4bn ransom demanded, not N20m -Plateau CP. Education: FG inaugurates task team to develop 4-year strategic plan for sector; To be headed by Prof Godswil Obioma (Executive Secretary, NERC); Report to be submitted within 4 weeks. Osun: PDP urges Osun State House of Assembly to impeach Gov Rauf Aregbesola (Osun). PDP BoT: Erstwhile Dep National Chairman (South) of PDP, Bode George, removed 4rm PDP's Board of Trustees (BoT); Incarcerated for 2½ years in 2009 over corruption charges. Kogi Ghost Workers: Monthly loss of about N700m to Ghost workers in Kogi -Prof Aaron Baba (Commissioner of Information, Science & Technology/ Special Duties). Lagos Assembly: N22.1bn re-ordered in 2011 budget by Lagos State House of Assembly, as requested by Gov Babatunde Fashola (Lagos). Naija on Libya: Nigeria backs Libya's interim Govt, National Transitional Council (NTC); Urges Moammar Gadhafi (Libyan Leader) to relinquish power; Gadhafi's whereabouts still unknown. Seismic: 5.8-magnitude earthquake hits Virginia, US; Aftershocks of magnitude 2.8, 2.2 & 4.2 followed.

S.J News• [Aug 23, 2011]

S.J News• [Aug 23, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ PCA: Justice Dalhatu Adamu (Acting President, Court of Appeal) inaugurated on monday by Justice Aloysius Katsina-Alu (Chief Justice of Nigeria). SWF: Sovereign Wealth Fund Act (SWF) declared unconstitutional by Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF); Power should be deregulated & decentralised to boost supply -NGF. NBA Conference: NBA faults appointment of Justice Dalhatu Adamu (Acting President, Court of Appeal); Mohammed Bello Adoke (Minister of Justice) booed; Speaker, Prof Wole Soyinka (Nobel Laureate), berates National Judicial Council (NJC). Collapsed Building: 6 lives lost in collapsed storey building @ Warure neighbourhood, Gwale LG, Kano around 12:30 am on monday. Adibawa Pipeline: Shell shuts down Adibawa pipeline, Southern region; Links cut by saboteurs caused spill; Repairs underway -Shell. EFCC: Philadelphia Police Dept, US donates 24 high-end ballistic vests to EFCC; 3 Fraudulently-shipped Merceded Benz cars released to Germany; Perpetrators convicted in Germany. Hosting Rights: CAF appoints Egypt as host of 1st CAF Under-23 Championships (Nov 26-Dec 10); To serve as qualification platform for 2012 London Football Men’s Olympic Games (July 27-August 12). International Monetary Fund: Prosecutors to drop charges against Dominique Strauss-Kahn (62yrs, fmr IMF Boss); Accused of sexually assaulting 32-year-old hotel worker; Plaintiff's credibility dwindled. Libya: Moammar Gaddafi's son, Saif Al-Islam, appears in Govt vehicle @ Hotel Rixos, Tripoli; Claimed to have been detained by rebels yday; Backbone of rebels broken -Saif Al-Islam; Moammar Gadhafi's whereabouts unknown. Mikel's Father Rescued: Mikel Obi's (Naija & Chelsea midfielder) father, Michael Obi, found alive in Kano; Kidnapped August 12 in Jos; 5 Abductors in police custody. •Football• EPL: Man Utd 3-0 Tottenham. S.J wishes Adenekan 'TypicalNaija' Olanrewaju a splendid Bday.

S.J News• [Aug 22, 2011]

S.J News• [Aug 22, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Judicial Brouhaha: President Jonathan appoints Justice Dalhatu Adamu as acting President of Court of Appeal pending resolution vis-à-vis Justice Ayo Isa Salami’s suspension. NBA: Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to boycott swearing-in ceremony of new Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SAN) scheduled for friday & suspends membership of NJC due to suspension of Justice Ayo Isa Salami. Jos Attack: 6 persons killed by marauders on Sunday in Jol & Kwi villages, Riyom LG, Plateau. Kayode v OBJ: Olusegun Obasanjo (fmr president) should be grateful to Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (fmr military president) for his release 4rm prison & emerging as Nigeria's president in 1999 -Femi Fani-Kayode (fmr Minister of Aviation). Economy: Dr Ngozi Okonjo Iweala (Minister of Finance) reveals economic agenda. CPC: Beware of imported radioactive vehicles, contaminated rice & vegetables, among others in form of support or assistance 4rm Asian countries -Consumer Protection Council (CPC). Alleged Fraud: House Representatives set to probe activities of NNPC, Department of Petroleum Regulations (DPR) & Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA) since 1999. Boko Haram: Ahmadu Chanchangi (Chairman, Chanchangi Airlines Nig Ltd) denies sponsoring Boko Haram. Killer Cop: Nigerian Police, Anambra dismisses sergeant for killing 26-year-old in Agulu, Anaocha LG, Anambra; Agulu Youth Development Empowerment Committee (AYDEC) demand justice & N150m compensation for family. Libya: Twilight of Moammar Gadhafi's regime, as sons, Saif Al-Islam & Saaidi, get arrested. •Football• EPL: Bolton 2-3 Man City; Norwich 1-1 Stoke; Wolves 2-0 Fulham.

S.J News• [Aug 21, 2011]

S.J News• [Aug 21, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ ex-militants Brawl: 8 Niger-Delta ex-militants undergoing 9-month training repatriated 4rm Sri Lanka for fighting & damage; To face trial in Nigeria. IBB v OBJ: Catholic Archbishop, Lagos condemns vituperation between Olusegun Obasanjo (fmr president) & Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (ex-military president). Collapsed Building: 3-storey building in Ikoyi, Lagos collapses; Inhabitants forewarned by Association of Real Estate Developers of Nigeria, Lagos; 2 wounded & 1 critically injured. Imo West Senatorial District: Petition filed by Achike Udenwa (ACN Candidate) @ Election Petition Tribunal, Owerri struck out due to technical defects in petition; Challenges victory of Sen Hope Uzodinma (PDP). Commuted Prisoners: Gov Ibrahim Shema (Katsina) commutes death sentence of 8 prisoners to life imprisonment; Frees 5 inmates. Certificate Forgery: Tribunal strikes out petition filed by Prof Steve Ugba (ACN Gov Candidate) against Gov Gabriel Suswam (Benue); Further hearing on pending applications adjourned till September 6. Polio Fund: Nigeria ranks high among donor countries to Rotary International (RI) polio fund -Rotarian Kalyan Banerjee (RI president). OYES Protest: Osun Youth Employment Scheme (OYES) workers protest in Osogbo, Osun state following alleged call by Osun labour leaders to scrap scheme for payment of minimum wage by Govt. •Football• EPL: Arsenal 0-2 Liverpool; Aston Villa 3-1 Blackburn; Chelsea 2-1 West Brom; Everton 0-1 QPR; Sunderland 0-1 Newcastle; Swansea 0-0 Wigan.

S.J News• [Aug 20, 2011]

S.J News• [Aug 20, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Judicial Brouhaha: Suspended Court of Appeal President, Justice Ayo Isa Salami, refuses to hand over to most senior Justice; Seeks interlocutory judgement @ Federal High court, Abuja to impede Senate 4rm acting on NJC's recommendation. Oil Spill: No fewer than 100 houses burnt in Ikarama community, Bayelsa; Inferno triggered by oil spill 4rm Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) pipeline. Economic Management Team: President Jonathan co-opts Aliko Dangote, Mr Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede (Access Bank MD), Mrs Ifueko Omoigui-Okauru (FIRS Chairman) & Kola Jamodu (MAN President) into FG team; 15-member team coordinated by Mrs Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (Minister of Finance). Lebanese Shot: 55-year-old Lebanese auto parts dealer shot dead in front of shop on Murtala Mohammed way, Kano; No arrests made thus far -Kano state Police. Oyo Executive Council: Gov Abiola Ajimobi (Oyo) swears in 18 commissioners. Party Deregistration: Conference of Political Parties (CNPP) condemns deregistration of 7 political parties by INEC; Deregistration for non-performance is unconstitutional -Balarabe Musa (CNPP National Chairman). Mikel's Dad: Family of Mikel Obi (Naija & Chelsea midfielder) debunks rumour of 20m ransom demanded by kidnappers of Michael Obi (Mikel's dad). Air Nigeria: Air Nigeria takes delivery of Boeing 737-400 series aircraft (12 Business & 133 Economy class seats).

S.J News• [Aug 19, 2011]

S.J News• [Aug 19, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ OBJ v IBB:... PCA Suspended: National Judiciary Council (NJC) suspends Justice Ayo Salami (President, Court of Appeal) for refusal to apologise to Council & Justice Aloysius Katsina-Alu (Chief Justice of Nigeria). NJC to President: Recommends retirement of Justice Ayo Salami (President, Court of Appeal) & succession of Justice Aloysius Katsina-Alu (Chief Justice of Nigeria) with Justice Dahiru Musdapher after retirement on August 28. Boko Haram: FG receives interim report 4rm 8-man Presidential Fact-finding Committee, headed by Amb Usman Galtimari, to tackle North-Eastern menace; Gives 2 weeks for final report. INEC: 7 political parties deregistered for not fielding candidates in April general election; Nigerian Parties reduced 4rm 63 to 56; Democratic Alternative (DA), National Action Council (NAC), National Democratic Liberty Party (NDLP), Masses Movement of Nigeria (MMN), Nigeria Peoples Congress (NPC), Nigeria Elements Progressive Party (NEPP) & National Unity Party (NUP) deregistered. Extra-judicial Killings: 100 soldiers deployed to Dansadau town, Maru LG, Zamfara to curtail extra-judicial killings -Dep Gov Ibrahim Wakkala (Zamfara). Kwara Oil: State Govt begins process for determination of commercial quantity of crude oil deposits in Aran Orin, Irepodun LG, Kwara. Post-Presidential Election: Victims of erupted violence in northen Nigeria drag FG before Federal High court, Abuja; Seek N100bn as damages. Substandard Products: FG creates Consumer Compliant Desk @ Alaba Int'l Market, Lagos to curb influx of products with aid of Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) & Consumer Protection Council (CPC).

S.J News• [Aug 18, 2011]

S.J News• [Aug 18, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Consumer Price Index (CPI) Report: Inflation falls to 9.4% year-on-year in July 4rm 10.2% in June -National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). Nigerian Satellites: NigeriaSat-2 & NigeriaSat-X launched into orbit 8:12 am yday @ Yasny, Russia lunch site; Satellites turned on & monitored 4rm ground station @ National Space Research & Development Agency (NASRDA) HQ, Abuja -Mr Felix Alex (NASRDA Head, Media & Corporate Affairs). Kudirat Abiola's Demise: Lateef Shofolahan, facing murder charge alongside Maj Hamza Al-Mustapha (Gen Abacha's CSO), testifies @ Lagos High court; Denies being late Kudirat Abiola's (MKO's wife) aide but Protocol Officer to HOPE 93 presidential campaign organisation for late MKO Abiola. National Economic Team: Prof Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (Finance Minister) to coordinate 24-man National Economic Management Team (NEMT); Team to be inauguarated on Thursday. PCA v NJC, CJN: National Judicial Council (NJC) refutes alleged evasion of service of court papers; Lawsuit filed by Justice Ayo Isa Salami (President, Court of Appeal) against NJC, Justice Aloysius Katsina-Alu (Chief Justice of Nigeria) & 9 others; Court papers were unsigned & undated -NJC. ex-CGS Dead: Erstwhile Chief of General Staff & military VP under Gen Ibrahim Babangida, Admiral Augustus Aikhomu rtd, died yday in Lagos. Federal Highways: Federal Executive Council (FEC) approves contract for construction & rehabilitation of 7 federal highways to the tune of over N17bn. Mikel's Dad: Mikel Obi's (Naija & Chelsea midfielder) mum refutes alleged family contact with her husband's (Michael Obi) kidnappers. •Football• Super Cup: Barcelona 3 - 2 Real Madrid (agg: 5-4). S.J wishes Oluseyi Ayinde & Biyi Muri a Splendid Bday.

S.J News• [Aug 17, 2011]

S.J News• [Aug 17, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Nigerian Satellites: Nigeria to launch Nigeriasat-2 & Nigeriasat-X in Yasny, Russia; Satellites to go into orbit @ 8:12am 2day (17th August). Al-Mustapha's Trial: Strike Force member & Presidential Villa Bodyguard, Sgt Kyari Jigar-Gadzama rtd (fmr CSO's Orderly), testifies in defence of Maj Hamza Al-Mustapha (fmr CSO to Gen Sani Abacha); fmr CSO not open to emergency visits -Orderly. FEC: Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (fmr World Bank MD) to be sworn in as Finance Minister 2day. Boko Haram: Brig-Gen Muraina Raji of the Nigerian army arraigned before Special Court Martial in Jos, Plateau over escape of 2 suspected Boko Haram members detained. Ebonyi State House of Assembly: Valentine Okike (Dep Speaker, PDP) wins @ Tribunal; Petition filed by Nelson Ude-Umanta (ANPP) struck out. Edo: Gov Adams Oshiomhole (Edo) swears-in Mrs Stella Uwuigbe as new Solicitor-General of Edo state. Abducted Dad: Kidnappers of Michael Obi (Mikel Obi's father) contacts family; Father abducted on friday; Car driven by father prior to kidnap recovered. Imo Utd Barred: Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) bans Imo state FA for 1 year due to match fixing; Imo United FC v Akpabuyo FC (Cross Rivers) fixed; Match won 9–1 by hiring street boys as visitors; FA & Club to pay N500,000 fine each.

S.J News• [Aug 16, 2011]

S.J News• [Aug 16, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Presidential Election: Election Tribunal, Abuja fixes August 29 for hearing of CPC's application; Seeks inspection of INEC's election materials. Foiled Attack: Man attempting to drive car filled with explosives into police HQ, Maiduguri, Borno state shot dead by police. Al-Mustapha's Trial: Lagos High court admits in evidence, Supreme court judgement (July 11, 2002) absolving Mohammed Abacha (late Gen Sani Abacha's son) 4rm murder of Kudirat Abiola (MKO Abiola's wife). CJN v PCA: Justice Ayo Isa Salami (President, Court of Appeal) challenges panel set up by National Judicial Council (NJC) @ Federal High court, Abuja; 1-week ultimatum to tender written apology to Justice Aloysius Katsina-Alu (CJN) expires 2day. Oyo Gov: Tribunal rejects PDP’s application to invite US Embassy officials to give evidence; Gov Abiola Ajimobi (Oyo) not qualified to contest April Gov election due to dual citizenship -PDP. AU: South Sudan admitted as African Union's (AU) 54th member state. Bauchi: Gov Isa Yuguda (Bauchi) swears in 16 Commissioners, 20 Advisers & 20 LG Chairmen. Mikel's Father Abducted: John Mikel Obi's (Naija & Chelsea midfielder) dad kidnapped in Jos, Plateau on friday; No ransom demanded thus far. Egypt: Hosni Mubarak's (fmr Egyptian president) televised trial halted by Judge; Adjourned till 5th September; Trial to be merged with Habib al-Adly's (fmr Interior Minister) without cameras. S.J wishes Yemi Kehinde J a splendid Bday.

S.J News• [Aug 15, 2011]

S.J News• [Aug 15, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ 6-year Tenure: Proposed 6-year single term not jettisoned by presidency, still @ level of ideas -Dr Reuben Abati (SA on Media & Publicity). SEC v ex-NSE DG: Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) appeals Lagos High court's judgement restraining EFCC, Police IG & Lagos CP 4rm arresting Prof Ndi Okereke-Onyiuke (fmr DG of Nigerian Stock Exchange). Boko Haram: Presidential Committee on North-East Security to submit report 2moro (August 16). ex-militants Deported: 8 ex-militants undergoing training ordered repatriated 4rm Sri Lanka by FG for breaching ethical contract. Petroleum Equalisation Fund: Mrs Sharon Kasali (PEF Executive Secretary) refutes embezzlement of N400m; Mrs Kasali was questioned by EFCC, not arrested & detained -Mr Jiti Ogunye (counsel). Kebbi House of Assembly (Koko/Besse): Tribunal nullifies election of Tukur Mohammed Besse (PDP); To be replaced by Kabiru Abdullahi (CPC). OAU Post-UTME: Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, releases results; 41,391 candidates for 4,000 slots; 8,602 score 200 & above; 48 score 300 & above; 1st(358), 2nd(336) & 3rd(324) out of 400. Oil in Kwara: Ministry of Industry & Solid Minerals geologists confirm presence of crude oil in Ara Orin, Irepodun LG, Kwara state. •Football•. World Cup (U20): France 3-2 Nigeria; Brazil 2-2 Spain (PK: 4-2). EPL: Stoke 0-0 Chelsea; West Brom 1-2 Man Utd. Super Cup: Real Madrid 2-2 Barcelona.

S.J News• [Aug 14, 2011]

S.J News• [Aug 14, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ BPE Gross Earnings: N249bn earned 4rm FG's privatisation since 1999; N146.18bn remitted to Federation Account -Bolanle Onagoruwa (BPE DG). Ondo LP: Ondo Labour party Chairman & fmr Minister of Education, Olaiya Oni (Pioneer Chairman), resigns. BPE Probe: Senate ad hoc committee on Privatisation should summon Olusegun Obasanjo (erstwhile president) & prosecute all Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) DGs -Mr Femi Falana (Lagos lawyer). Osun Tribunal: Petition filed by Oluwole Oke (PDP) dismissed; Confirms victory of Nathaniel Agunbiade (ACN) in Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency, Osun. BPE Probe: I collected bribe 4rm Mike Adenuga (Globacom Chairman) for Nasir El-Rufai (1999-2003 BPE DG & fmr FCT Minister) after sale of National Oil -Mr Charles Osuji (fmr BPE Dep Director). Benue Assembly (Bukuru Constituency): Federal High court, Makurdi nullifies election of Orhena Adugu Gbileve (Minority Leader, ACN); Certificate of Return to be issued to Ngunan Addingion. Oil Tankers Impounded: 2 oil tankers loaded with contraband intercepted @ Gaida Village, Kumbotso LG, Kano state by Nigeria Customs Service (Kano/Jigawa command); 3 suspects arrested -Sanusi Abubakar Umar (Area Comptroller). •Football• EPL: Blackburn 1-2 Wolves; Fulham 0-0 Aston Villa; Liverpool 1-1 Sunderland; Newcastle 0-0 Arsenal; QPR 0-4 Bolton; Wigan 1-1 Norwich.

S.J News• [Aug 13, 2011]

S.J News• [Aug 13, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ FAAC: Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) allocates N616.24bn to FG, State & Local Govts for July; Approves withdrawal of N16.453bn 4rm the Excess Crude Account (ECA). Senate's BPE Probe: Olusegun Obasanjo (fmr president) approved concession of Ajaokuta Steel Complex to Global Infrastructure Ltd against due process; FG spends N300m monthly on workers' salary -Arc Mohammed Musa Sada (Minister of Mines & Steel Development). Somalia Famine: Nigeria & Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to respond @ pledging conference in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on 25th August, 2011 -President Jonathan. Shagamu-Ore-Benin Road: Repair works by contractors along highway underway -Arc Mike Onolememen (Minister of Works). $32m Scam: EFCC hands over indicted Nigerian to U.S district court, Pennsylvania for trans-border internet scam; 3rd Nigerian to be extradited thus far; 2 others awaiting extradition to US for same charges. Osun Executive Council: 14 Commissioners & 12 Special Advisers sworn in on Friday by Gov Rauf Aregbesola (Osun) @ LG Service Commission hall, state Secretariat, Osogbo, Osun state. Oil Facility Blown: Dibi Flow Station, Warri North LG, Delta state, operated by Chevron Nigeria Ltd (CNL), blown by unknown gunmen. Court of Appeal: Justice Ayo Isa Salami (Court of Appeal President) denies alleged probe of Justice Umaru Abdullahi (predecessor); Contract execution to be monitored. NTDC Director-General: Presidency disowns alleged suspension of Otunba Olusegun Runsewe (Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation DG). S.J wishes Ma Adedayo Ademilade a splendid Bday.

S.J News• [Aug 12, 2011]

S.J News• [Aug 12, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Al-Mustapha's Trial: Lagos High court admits in evidence, 1999 statement by Maj Hamza al-Mutspaha (fmr CSO to Gen Sani Abacha); My gun given to Sgt Barnabas Jabila (Rogers) for cleaning, not killing -Al-Mustapha. ETB Acquired: Sterling Bank acquires Equitorial Trust Bank (ETB); Transaction Implementation Agreement (TIA) signed; ETB spared, unlike natonalised banks (Afribank, Spring & PHB), due to recapitalization progress -Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC). Judicial Brouhaha: Justice Ayo Isa Salami (President, Court of Appeal) sets up 13-man panel to probe tenure of Justice Umaru Abdullahi (predecessor); Latter headed National Judicial Council's (NJC) 5-man panel that found Former guilty in CJN v PCA duel vis-à-vis Sokoto Gov Appeal. Benue Gov Election: Tribunal strikes out petition filed by Prof Daniel Saror (ANPP Gov candidate) against Gov Gabriel Suswam (PDP). Petroleum Fund: EFCC arrests Mrs Adefunke Kasali (Petroleum Equalisation Fund Executive Secretary). Tank Farms Sign MoU: Lagos state Govt reopens 5 oil tank farms (Techno Oil, Fatgbems Oil, Bovas Oil, Index Petroleum & Swift Oil) shut in Kirikiri area, Lagos last Friday by Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA). Cross River Accident: Petrol tanker & 18-seater bus collision on Wednesday @ Ehom, Biase LG Area claims 10 lives. Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) Probe: Failure of privatisation & commercialisation attributed to undue political interference -Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai (1999-2003 BPE DG & fmr FCT Minister). S.J wishes Engr Sesan Kolawole a splendid Bday.

S.J News• [Aug 11, 2011]

S.J News• [Aug 11, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ PCA v CJN: Justice Ayo Isa Salami (President, Court of Appeal) guilty of gross misconduct for making false allegations against Justice Aloysius Katsina-Alu (Chief Justice of Nigeria) over Sokoto Gov Appeal; PCA to apologise within a week (b4 August 17) -National Judicial Council (NJC). WAEC (May/June 2011): 30.99% (472, 906) make 5 credits including English & Maths out of 1,540,250 candidates; 23% last year; 81,573 results withheld in 2011. Pfizer Victims: 4 victims of 1996 Trovan clinical trial in Kano to receive N104m as compensation 4rm Pfizer Nig Ltd 2day; 11 children allegedly killed & 22 others disabled in incident. Ogun Protest: Over 200 lecturers of Tai Solarin College of Education, Omu-Ijebu, Ogun State protest over non-payment of 11 months salaries; Demand removal of Mr Tunji Kanimodo (Registrar). Abia: Maximum tenure of Permanent Secretaries, Directors & Heads of non-ministerial Depts now 8years, effective 1st December, 2011 -Mr Godson Adiele (Head of Service, Abia). LAUTECH: 4 principal officers (VC, Registrar, Bursar & Librarian) of LAUTECH, Ogbomoso, Oyo state challenge their suspension by Gov Abiola Ajimobi (Oyo) @ State High court, Ogbomoso. LASU Part-Time Abrogated: School of Part-Time Studies @ Lagos State University (LASU) cancelled as 4rm next academic session (2011/2012). Ojukwu Still Kicking: Ikemba Nnewi, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu (ex-Biafran warlord), still alive -Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading, England. •Football• World Cup (U-20): Nigeria 1-0 England; Naija qualifies for quarter-finals.

S.J News• [Aug 10, 2011]

S.J News• [Aug 10, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Bail-out Loan: 3 Nationalised banks liquidates N170bn loan obtained 4rm Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in 2009; N50bn (Mainstreet/Afribank ), N50bn (Enterprise/Spring) & N70bn (Keystone/PHB) paid to CBN -Mr Mustapha Chike-Obi (AMCON MD). Niger Exports Fuel to Naija: Niger Republic to begin exportation of refined petroleum products to Nigeria by year end -President Mahamadou Issoufou (Niger Republic). ex-Oyo Gov Dies: Erstwhile Oyo Gov & PDP BoT member, Chief Kolapo Ishola (aged 77yrs), died on Tuesday en route to University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, Oyo. Lagos Street Hawking: Lagos state Govt bans street hawking & trading in metropolitan areas to curb crime. Osun Commisioners: Osun State House of Assembly screens Olumuyiwa Ige (late Bola Ige's son) & 7 other commisioner-nominees; 14 Commissioner-nominees & 20 Special Advisers sent 4rm Gov Rauf Aregbesola to House on July 27, 2011. Rapists Jailed for Life: Lagos Criminal Law of 2011; Lagos State Govt endorses life imprisonment for forceful & unlawful sexual intercourse with woman or girl. N100m Fraud: EFCC & ICPC probe alleged mismanagement of over N100m by Dr Aminu Ladan Shereu (National Teachers Institute DG). NIPOST Pensioners: Nigeria Postal Service retirees disrupt activities of Post Office HQ Ilorin, Kwara over non-payment of pension arrears. Bayelsa Ghost Workers: 500 Ghost workers exists on payroll of LG council; N10m lost monthly; 5-man staff audit committee constituted by Mr Peres Peretu (Sagbama LG Chairman).

S.J News• [Aug 9, 2011]

S.J News• [Aug 9, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Expired REC Tenure: ACN calls for withdrawal of President Jonathan's nominations to replace 8 of the 13 Resident Electoral Commissioners (REC) due to alleged involvement with PDP. Election Petitions Tribunal: Delta Govt denies N3bn bribe to OBJ (fmr president) & Judges in Mr Great Ogboru (DPP Gov candidate) v Gov Emmanuel Uduaghan (Delta) suit; Equity contributed to firm operated in collaboration with Obasanjo Farms Nigeria Ltd -Mr Chike Ogeah (Commissioner for Information). Ministerial Nominee: Taraba state finally sends Mr Darius Ishaku's name to Presidency; Awaits Senate confirmation; Dr Obadiah Ando rejected by Senate last month. Edo's 6-day Strike: 4-day old strike called off yday after Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) & Trade Union Congress (TUC) meeting; Strike declared over non-inclusion of some workers in approved minimum wage. BPE Probe: Ad hoc committee on privatisation & commercialisation of BPE begins hearing. N18,000 Minimum Wage: FG & Labour to sign agreement 2day. N45m Fraud: Air force refutes reports of alleged N45m fraud in Air Force salary account, uncovered by Independent Corrupt Practices & Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). London Riot: Extra 1,700 police deployed in London; No fewer than 400 people arrested; Riot emanated 4rm Tottenham protest over fatal shooting of a man by police.

S.J News• [Aug 8, 2011]

S.J News• [Aug 8, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Acquired Banks: Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) suspends trading in shares of nationalised banks (Spring, Afribank & PHB) indefinitely; Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) appoints new boards & CEOs; Mr Oti Ikomi (Keystone/BankPHB MD/CEO); Mrs Faith Tuedor-Matthews (Mainstreet/Afribank MD/CEO); Mr Ahmed Kuru (Enterprise/Spring Bank MD/CEO). Doctors v Ekiti Govt: Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) gives Ekiti Govt 21-day ultimatum to commence payment of Consolidated Medical Salary Scheme (CONMESS) to 17 members @ LG or face withdrawal of services. PDP Faction Suspends Akala: PDP Stakeholders suspend Adebayo Alao-Akala (erstwhile Oyo Gov) 4rm party; Recommendation to be sent to National Working Committee (NWC) -Sen Lekan Balogun (Faction Leader). Nollywood Loss: Sam Loco Efe died on Sunday in Rappour hotels, Owerri, Imo state. Lagos: Gov Babatunde Fashola (Lagos) distributes 500 Auto-Vehicle Inspection devices to Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), Police, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) & Vehicle Inspection Units. 'Prison Break': Inmates escape 4rm Federal Prisons, Port Harcourt, Rivers state. BPE Probe 2day: Senate to formally open probe into Bureau of Public Enterprises (BEP) activities on privatisation & commercialization of FG-owned public enterprises in Nigeria 4rm 1999 to date. •Football• Community Shield: Man City 2-3 Man U.

S.J News• [Aug 7, 2011]

S.J News• [Aug 7, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ AMCON Injects N678.5bn: Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON)) to inject N110.5bn, N285bn & N283bn into Spring Bank (Enterprise Bank), Afribank (Mainstreet Bank) & BankPHB (Keystone Bank) respectively. 2011 Hajj: FG releases 2011Hajj fares; North- N520,249.75(min), N553,999.75(med) & N621,499.75(max); South- N527,067.25 (min), N560,817.25 (med) & N628,317.25 (max); Basic Transport Allowance (BTA) inclusive- $750 (min), $1000 (med) & $1500 (max). Plateau Exec Council: Gov Jonah Jang (Plateau) inaugurates 19 commissioners after State House of Assembly confirmation. Power Project Scam: EFCC foils attempt to swindle Sunergy Worldwide Incorporated (US-based) to the tune of $3.5bn over non-existing power project in Nigeria; Manhunt for perpetrators underway. Modibbo Adama Immortalized: President Jonathan approves renaming of Federal University of Technology Yola (FUTY) as 'Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola' in honour of Adamawa Emirate founder. Minimum Wage: Osun state workers embark on indefinite strike due to non-payment of N18,000 minimum wage; Govt-Labour meeting deadlocked. Bank Manager Stabbed: Manager of Spring Bank, Ebute-Metta branch stabbed to death @ Agboju,Lagos; Killed in brawl by debtors relative during debt recovery visit. De-accreditation: No fewer than 420 medical students withdrawn 4rm Medicine & Surgery Dept, University of Jos due to the de-accreditation of the MBBS programme by Medical & Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN). •Football• World Cup (U20): Australia 1-5 Spain; Ecuador 3-0 Costa Rica; Croatia 0-1 Guatemala; SArabia 0- 2 Nigeria. Friendly: Tianjin Teda 0-6 Real Madrid; Rangers 1-3 Chelsea; Liverpool 2-0 Valencia; Benfica 2-1 Arsenal.

S.J News• [Aug 6, 2011]

S.J News• [Aug 6, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ FG Takes Over Banks: CBN revokes operating licences of Afribank, BankPHB & Spring bank due to lack of recapitalization commitment; Assets & liabilities taken over by MainStreet, Keystone & Enterprise Bridge banks respectively; September 30 still recapitalization deadline; Bank deposits assured. Pollution: Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) shuts 5 oil companies (Techno Oil, Fatgbems Oil, Bovas Oil, Index Petroleum & Swift Oil) & 4 others (Majen Rai Portland Cement, Jannock, Scolet & Cappa de Alberto) for violating Environmental law @ Kirikiri area; Oil tankers should be no less than 200m 4rm residential areas -Law. BPE Probe: 7-man Senate ad-hoc committee on probe of Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) activities to begin formal work on monday. New LASAA GM: Gov Babatunde Raji Fashola approves appointment of Mr George Kayode Noah as Lagos State Signage & Advertising Agency (LASAA) MD. Economy: N29,019.32tn to be shared by FG, State & Local Govts for economic growth within next 3 years. Lagos Assembly Passes Bill: Lagos landlords banned 4rm collecting over 1yr rent (N100,000 fine or 3years imprisonment for defaulting landlord or new tenant); Sitting tenants not to pay more than 6 months in advance to landlords. CNPP v Ajimobi: Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (26 parties) drag Gov Abiola Ajimobi before State High court, Ibadan over appointment of Caretaker Chairmen for all 33 LGs. S&P Downgrades US Rating: Standard & Poor's (Credit rating agency) downgrades US AAA rating for the 1st time ever; US rating cut by 1 notch to AA+. S.J wishes Raheemah  a splendid Bday.

S.J News• [Aug 5, 2011]

S.J News• [Aug 5, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Al-Mustapha's Trial: 3rd day of trial for murder of Kudirat Abiola @ Lagos High court; Court admits ex-CSO’s letter to Bola Ige (fmr Minister of Justice) as evidence; Video clip shows footages of late Abraham Adesanya (fmr Afenifere leader), Dr Arthur Nwankwo (Eastern Mandate Union), late Bola Ige @ Aso Rock; Nuhu Ribadu (fmr EFCC Chairman) & Mike Okiro (fmr Lagos CP & IG) were asked to kill me -Maj Hamza Al-Mustapha (fmr CSO to Gen Sani Abacha). Borno Explosion: Detonated bomb kills 2 persons & injures 3 along Baga road, Maiduguri, Borno state; Explosion succeeded by gun fire. Primaries: Fresh Gov primary elections to be conducted by PDP in Adamawa, Bayelsa, Cross River, Sokoto & Kogi States. Oyo Strike: Oyo state civil service workers resume suspended strike over non-implementation of N18,000 minimum wage; 2nd strike within 1 month. Post-amnesty: 449 ex-Niger Delta militants travel to South Africa, UAE, Malaysia & India for vocational training & university education; 1,356 ex-militants sent abroad thus far. Minimum Wage: Ogun state Govt approves payment of N18,250 as minimum wage; To be effective 4rm August 1, 2011. Zamfara: Gov Abdul-azeez Abubakar Yari (Zamfara) submits 23-man commissioner-nominees to State House of Assembly. NHF Fund: ICPC recovers N724m National Housing Fund (NHF); 4 fmr NHF board members to refund N74.74m, 5 staff members to refund N26m to the coffers of Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN). Ogoniland Contamination: 30-year remediation & $1bn cost estimated-United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP); Environmental Rights Action (ERA) seeks $100bn for Niger Delta Environmental Restoration Fund.

S.J News• [Aug 4, 2011]

S.J News• [Aug 4, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Al-mustapha's Trial: late Bola Ige (fmr Minister of Justice) & Pa Abraham Adesanya (fmr Afenifere leader) unconsciously used after death of MKO Abiola -Maj Hamza Al-Mustapha (fmr CSO to Gen Sani Abacha); “Abraham Adesanya’s Visit to the Villa” (video tape) to be played in court on Thursday. INEC Timetable: INEC releases 'staggered' time table for Gov elections; Sokoto (March 10, 2012), Bayelsa (Feb 11, 2012), Edo (July 14, 2012), Adamawa (Jan 14, 2012), Cross River (April 14, 2012) & Kogi (Dec 3, 2011); Ondo & Ekiti (2013), Anambra & Osun (2014). Election Petitions Tribunal: Tribunal dismisses application filed by Gov Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso (Kano) seeking termination of petition; Salihu Sagir Takai's (ANPP Gov candidate, Kano) petition seeks nullification of April 26th Gov election. PHCN Successor Companies: Akinwunmi Bada & Uzoma Achinanya appointed as Chief Executive of Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) & ED (Market System Operations) of Presidential Task Force on Power (PTFP) respectively -Prof Bart Nnaji (Minister of Power). FEC Meeting: GDP in last 7 months stood @ 6.4%, expected to hit 7.85% by December; Headline inflation picked up @ 12.8% in 1st quarter, 2011 but decelerated to 10.2% in 2nd quarter -Sanusi Lamido Sanusi (CBN Gov). Bodo Community v SPDC: Shell admits liability for 2 oil spills in Ogoniland. N6.2bn Fraud: ICPC quizzes Dr Kola Balogun (Commerce & Cooperatives), Bayo Bankole (Finance) & Majekodunmi Aborode (Environment); ex-Oyo commissioners (Akala's administration) quizzed over alleged N6.2bn fraud. Mubarak's Trial: Hosni Mubarak (83-year-old ousted Egyptian president) begins trial in Cairo, Egypt on hospital bed; Denies corruption charges & ordering killing of protesters; Trial adjourned till August 15. •Football• World Cup (U20): Croatia 2-5 Nigeria; SArabia 6-0 Guatemala.

S.J News• [Aug 3, 2011]

S.J News• [Aug 3, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Minimum Wage: FG holds meeting with Labour; N18,000 National Minimum Wage to be paid by end of August -Emeka Wogu (Minister of Labour & Productivity). Bomb Explosion: Improvised Explosive Device (IED) detonated on Tuesday around Ngomari area, Maiduguri, Borno state. Boko Haram: FG inaugurates 8-man committee to tackle north-eastern menace; Committee headed by Amb Usman Gaji Galtimari; Report to be ready before August 16, 2011. Ekiti Traditional Council: Oba Adedeji Gbadebo (Owa-Ooye of Okemesi, Ekiti West LG) emerges new Chairman following expiration of 2-year tenure of fmr Chairman, Oba Adetunji Ajayi (Arinjale of Ise, Ise/Orun LG). 2011 Hajj: FG approves October 5 commencement of 2011 hajj to Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Ume-Ezeoke Passes: Erstwhile ANPP Chairman & 2nd Republic (1979-1983) House of Reps Speaker, Chief Edwin Ume-Ezeoke, died on Monday @ New Delhi, Indian hospital. Security: FG approves ammunition for Nigeria Security & Civil Defense Corps to aid national peace, safety & stability -Mr Abba Moro (Minister of Interior). Norway Attacks: Anders Behring Breivik (assailant) demands Govt's resignation & assessment of his mental health by Japanese specialists -Lawyer. Debt Bill: President Barack Obama (US) signs debt bill into law; Senate passes bill by 74 votes to 26; Debt ceiling raised by $2.4tn (£1.5tn) 4rm $14.3tn & makes savings of @ least $2.1tn in 10 years.

S.J News• [Aug 2, 2011]

S.J News• [Aug 2, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Al-Mustapha's Trial: $200m, £75m & N200m withdrawn 4rm CBN by FG to appease South-West leaders following death of MKO Abiola; Audio & video evidence on death of Abacha & MKO in my possession -Maj Hamza Al-Mustapha (late Gen Sani Abacha's CSO); Trial adjourned till August 3. FG Sacks Electricity CEOs: CEOs of Eko, Ibadan, Benin & Jos Electricity Distribution Companies dismissed; Mr Oladele Amoda, Mr Bolaji Oyesiku, Dr Effiong Umoren & Mrs Vera Osuhor appointed as new CEOs respectively -Prof Barth Nnaji (Minister of Power). Boko Haram Leader: Federal High court, Abuja strikes out bail application filed by Sgt Adamu Gado (1 of 5 accused) over alleged murder of Boko Haram leader, Mohammed Yusuf. Certificate Forgery: Sen Domingo Obende (Edo North) makes maiden denial of alleged forgery of his certificate. Airline Operators: Reduction in aviation fuel price & availability of product set as conditions to be met for reduction in airfare. UNILORIN: Federal High court, Ilorin orders payment of N20m damages to 2 PhD candidates of Faculty of Arts, University of Ilorin, Kwara state; Plaintiffs among 49 lecturers sacked in 2001; Denied awards for 10 years. Debt Bill: US House of Reps passes bill by 269 (95D, 174R) votes to 161 (95D, 66R); Senate passage & President Obama's approval awaited; Debt ceiling raised by $2.1tn (£1.5tn) 4rm $14.3tn.

S.J News• [Aug 1, 2011]

S.J News• [Aug 1, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Recapitalisation: Oceanic Bank International signs Transaction Implementation Agreement (TIA) with Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) -Mr John Aboh (Oceanic Bank GMD & CEO); Deadline set to Sept 30 by Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Jos Blast: 2 separate bomb detonates @ Anguwar-Rimi (Saturday) & Sarkin-Mangu (Sunday) areas of Jos North LG, Plateau state; No casualties recorded -Emmanuel Dipo Ayeni (Plateau CP). NCS Fraud: Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) detects underpayment of over N17bn in Calabar Port areas. ICPC Arrests Judge: Joseph Sunday Edeh (Magistrates Court judge, Enugu) arrested & quizzed by Independent Corrupt Practices & Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) for receiving bribe 4rm surety. Failed MFBs: Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has paid over half (N4bn) of depositors money in failed Microfinance banks (MFB) -Umaru Ibrahim (NDIC MD). ICPC & INEC Appointees: Falana (Lagos lawyer) advocates withdrawal of Party stalwarts 4rm INEC RECs & ICPC officials appointed by President Jonathan. Al-Mustapha’s Release: Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (erstwhile military president) calls for release of detained Maj Hamza Al-Mustapha (fmr Chief Security Officer to late Gen Sani Abacha); Been Incarcerated for 13 years. BBA Amplified: Nigerian wins Big Brother Africa (BBA) for 3rd consecutive year; Karen Igho (Nigeria) & Wendall (Zimbabwe) both win grand prize of $200,000 each. •Football• World Cup (Under 20): Nigeria 5 - 0 Guatemala.