S.J News• [Sept 20, 2011]

S.J News• [Sept 20, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Electricity: All-time-high power generation of 4,242.7 megawatts (3,982.7MW + 260MW Spinning Reserve) attained -Prof Barth Nnaji (Minister of Power). PHCN: FG approves N11bn monthly wage bill for Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) employees. Energy & Housing: FG seals N240bn Power, Petroleum & Housing deal with consortium of Swiss & European investors -Mr Olusegun Aganga (Minister of Trade & Investment). Katsina Gov Election: Court of Appeal, Kaduna dismisses appeal filed by Usman Bugaje (ACN Gov candidate); Challenges election tribunal's judgement in favour of Gov Ibrahim Shehu Shema (Katsina). Atuche’s Trial: EFCC renews confidence in Justice Adeniyi Onigbanjo (Lagos High Court) in trial of Mr Francis Atuche (fmr Bank PHB MD) & 2 Directors; Charged on 3 counts each of conspiracy & stealing N11.4bn bank money. Benue Gov Election: Benue state Gov Election Petition Tribunal, Makurdi dismisses petition filed by Prof Steve Ugbah (ACN Gov candidate) against Gov Gabriel Suswam (Benue, PDP). Senate: Niger state Election Petition Tribunal, Minna upholds election of Sen Ibrahim Musa (CPC, Niger North) in petition filed by Sen Nuhu Aliyu (PDP candidate). Judiciary: Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Dahiru Musdapher, admits judicial shortcomings; Promises to engender reform.