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.