S.J News• [Sept 18, 2011]

S.J News• [Sept 18, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Soyinka v OBJ: Prof Wole Soyinka (Nobel Laureate) reprimands Olusegun Obasanjo's overtures to Boko Haram; OBJ's visit made same day memorial service was held for victims of UN office bombing. OBJ's Host Shot: Babakura Fugu, Mohammed Yusuf's (slain Boko Haram leader) brother-in-law, shot dead barely 72 hours after holding peace meeting with Olusegun Obasanjo (erstwhile president). Smuggled Weapons: Army intercepts 4 AK47 rifles, sub-machine gun & 280 rounds of .72mm ammunitions hidden in engine of Volkswagen Passat wagon @ checkpoint near Abuja. Presidential Election: Tribunal dismisses CPC's application seeking additional witnesses in petition against President Jonathan’s victory in April 16, 2011 election. Kogi Gov Election: PDP, Kogi state to conduct Gov primary election on Thursday; No fewer than 7 aspirants acquire nomination form. Panel of Inquiry: Gov Ibikunle Amosun (Ogun) sets up 6-man panel of inquiry for land allocations, acquisitions, sale & concession of Govt property between January, 2004 & May 29, 2011. Lagos ACN: ACN, Agbado Oke-Odo LCDA, suspends Mr Kenny Okunmuyide (Council Chairman) due to anti-party activities; Local Govt elections to hold in October. •Football• EPL: Aston Villa 1-1 Newcastle; Blackburn 4-3 Arsenal; Bolton 1-2 Norwich; Everton 3-1 Wigan; Swansea 3-0 West Brom; Wolves 0-3 QPR. Spain: Barcelona 8-0 Osasuna; Granada 1-0 Villarreal; Sevilla 1-0 Real Sociedad; Sporting Gijon 0-1 Valencia. Italy: Inter Milan 0-0 Roma.