S.J News• [Sept 6, 2011]

S.J News• [Sept 6, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ House of Reps' Probe: 5-day public hearing on concession agreement between Ministry of Finance & Single Window Systems & Technology stalled on Monday due to absence of former's documents. Jos Crisis: 11 persons killed in separate attacks on Monday in Jos North & Barkin Ladi LG, Plateau state. FOREX: Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) diversifies external reserves; Approves inclusion of Chinese Renminbi (RMB) to existing currency mix of US Dollars, Euros & British Pounds. Presidential Aide: President Jonathan sacks Amb Zakari Ibrahim (coordinator on counterterrorism); Appoints General Officer Commanding (GOC) 82 Division of Nigerian Army, Maj Gen Sarkin Yakin Bello, as new adviser. Tribunal: Election Petition Tribunal, Lagos upholds election of Mrs Oluremi Tinubu (ACN, Central Sen District); Petitions filed by Labour Party (LP) & Mr Oladapo Durosinmi-Etti (LP candidate) dismissed. Abducted Monarch: Kidnappers of King Godwin Igodo (Ogbogoro & Ebeni Ibe of Atissa kingdom) demand N25m ransom. Minimum Wage: Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Adamawa begins indefinite strike; Seeks retraction of Labour's involvement in N18,000 minimum salary structure, benefited by Level 1 to 7 only. Downpour: Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) predicts heavy rain falls in Bauchi, Calabar & Ibadan between September & October. S.J wishes Princess Lolade Ayeni & Jujubee a splendid Bday.