S.J News• [Nov 1, 2011]

S.J News• [Nov 1, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ 7th & 8th Nov: FG declares Monday & Tuesday as public holidays for Sallah; Earlier u buy ur Ram, d better for u. Presidential Election: Tribunal, Abuja to deliver judgment 2day; Petition filed by CPC challenges declaration of President Jonathan as winner; Appeal filed by PDP struck out by Supreme court. Gov Election: 3-man Petition Tribunal, Abeokuta upholds victory of Gov Ibikunle Amosun (Ogun); Dismisses PDP's petition seeking declaration of Tunji Olunrin (PDP) as winner. Mainstreet Bank: Federal High Court, Lagos awards N500,000 to Mr Sebsatine Adigwe (fmr AfriBank MD); Unlawfully arrested & detained by EFCC on May 3, 2011 without court order -Court. Jos Gov: Election Tribunal, Jos dismisses petition filed by Mrs Pauline Tallen (LP); Upholds victory of Gov Jonah Jang (Jos). NDLEA v Suwe: NDLEA to produce Babatunde Omidina (Baba Suwe) physically in court 2day; Detained for allegedly ingesting drugs; Bowel of accused emptied innumerable times. Fuel Subsidy: Senate summons Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (Finance Minister), Mrs Diezani Alison-Madueke (Minister of Petroleum), Mr Austin Oniwon (NNPC MD) & Sanusi Lamido Sanusi (CBN Gov); To appear on Thursday. Same-Sex Marriage: Public hearing on Same Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Bill declared open; Sen David Mark (Senate President) rejects proposal. Kogi Gov Candidate: Idris Wada emerges as PDP Standard-bearer; Abuja High Court dismisses application brought by Jibrin Isah. Libya: National Transitional Council (NTC) names Abdurrahim al-Keib (Electrical Engineering Academic) as new interim Prime Minister; Beats 8 other candidates. •Football• EPL: Stoke 1-3 Newcastle. Spain: Sevilla 1-2 Granada.

S.J News• [Oct 31, 2011]

S.J News• [Oct 31, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Presidential Election: Supreme Court to rule 2day on appeals filed by President Jonathan, INEC & PDP; Petition filed by CPC on Sunday is competent & proper in law -Tribunal (July 14). Idu District, Abuja: Senate summons Sen Bala Mohammed (FCT Minister) & Due Process Office over award of Abuja road contracts in foreign currency (70% €, 30% Naira); Contract reviewed upwards 4rm N3.17bn to N6.09bn. Ogun Gov: Gov Election Petition Tribunal to deliver judgment 2day; PDP's petition challenges Gov Ibikunle Amosun's (Ogun) victory. Borno: Bomb blast on Sunday in Jajere, Maiduguri, Borno state; Local block industry derstroyed; No life lost. Kogi PDP: Abuja High Court to determine Kogi PDP Gov candidate between Jibrin Isah & Idris Wada 2day; Suit filed by former. Cleric Shot: Ali Gana (Islamic cleric) shot dead @ residence in Kaleri ward, Maiduguri, Borno state by unknown gunmen. Gov Election: Petition Tribunal to deliver judgment in petition challenging victory of Gov Jonah Jang (Plateau); Petition filed by Mrs Paullen Tallen (LP candidate). ACN to SSS: Alarm raised over invitation of Sen John James Akpanudoedehe (Akwa Ibom ACN Gov candidate) by SSS; Timing same as Appeal Court, Calabar retrial of election petition filed by ACN candidate for Uyo Senatorial District. •Football• EPL: Tottenham 3-1 QPR. Spain: Atletico Madrid 3-1 Real Zaragoza; Malaga 2-1 Espanyol. Italy: Cagliari 0-3 Lazio; Fiorentina 1-0 Genoa; Udinese 1-0 Palermo.

S.J News• [Oct 30, 2011]

S.J News• [Oct 30, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Polio: FG to spend $60m for eradication of Polio in next 2 years; Presidential task force to be inaugurated. INEC v Gov: Supreme Court replaces Mohammed Bello Adoke (Minister of Justice) with G.O.K. Ajayi as adviser in appeal filed by INEC challenging tenure elongation of 5 state Govs. NAF L-39 Trainer Jet: Wreckage of crashed Nigerian Air Force aircraft @ Akwa Ibom International Airport, Uyo evacuated; Jet 4rm 303 Flying Training school, Kano was on routine training exercise 4rm Calabar to Uyo; No casualty. International Law Commission: ILC elections to be held on November 17, 2011 @ UN General Assembly; Mohammed Bello Adoke (AGF) & 12 other African lawyers jostle for 9 seats. Afghanistan: Taliban suicide bomber rams explosives-laden car into bus in Kabul, Afghanistan; 17 people killed. •Football• EPL: CH3L5EA 3-5 Arsenal; Everton 0-1 Man Utd; Man City 3-1 Wolves; Norwich 3-3 Blackburn; Sunderland 2-2 Aston Villa; Swansea 3-1 Bolton; West Brom 0-2 Liverpool; Wigan 0-2 Fulham. Spain: Barcelona 5-0 Mallorca; Real Sociedad 0-1 Real Madrid; Valencia 3-1 Getafe; Villarreal 2-0 Rayo Vallecano. Italy: Catania 2-1 Napoli; Inter Milan 1-2 Juventus; Roma 2-3 AC Milan.

S.J News• [Oct 29, 2011]

S.J News• [Oct 29, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ NFF Sacks Siasia: Samson Siasia (Super Eagles coach) sacked by Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) due to failure to get 2012 Africa Nations Cup ticket; Appointed November 4, 2010. Kano Gov Election: Tribunal sets November 1, 2011 for judgment; Petition filed by Salihu Sagir Takai (ANPP Gov candidate) challenges election of Gov Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso (CPC). Lagos Election: Newly-elected LG Chairmen & Councillors receive certificates of return @ State Independence Electoral Commission. Kogi PDP: Abuja High Court to deliver judgement in Gov candidate tussle between between Jibrin Isah & Idris Wada on Monday. Bayelsa 2012: PDP screens 9 Gov candidates @ South-South Headquarters, Port-Harcourt, Rivers state; Gov Timipre Sylva (Bayelsa), Timi Alaibe (fmr NDDC Director), Ben Bruce (Chairman, Silverbird Group), Hon Henry Dickson (House of Reps), 4 others screened. OGD v Amosun: High Court, Abeokuta restrains Gov Ibikunle Amosun (Ogun) 4rm probing death & disappearance of persons during Gbenga Daniel's (fmr Ogun Gov) regime; Truth & Reconciliation Commission constituted by Gov Amosun in September 14, 2011. Hackers v EFCC: NaijaCyberHacktivists claims responsibility for attack on EFCC website; Homepage replaced with warning 4rm hackers; Website attacked for 5th time -Femi Babafemi (EFCC spokesman).

S.J News• [Oct 28, 2011]

S.J News• [Oct 28, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ State Bankruptcy: States are distressed -Senate; Appeals to FG to review nation’s revenue sharing formula; Nigera's Total debt hits $39.72bn (N6.02 trn) -$5.398bn external debts & N5.21 domestic debts. Budget: House of Reps vows to boycott 2012 proposal due to failure of Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (Minister of Finance) to honour invitation for 2011 budget appraisal. Boko Haram: Federal High Court, Abuja to begin definite trial of 6 suspects on November 18, 2011, vis-à-vis bombing of INEC office, Suleja Niger state on March 3, 2011. CHOGM: Commonwealth Heads of Govt Meeting (CHOGM) to begin 2day in Perth, Australia; 54 member-states & headed by British monarch; Food, Security, Climate change top agenda. Mission Schools: Gov Emmanuel Uduaghan (Delta) officially hands over 40 secondary schools to missions (original owners); Process started since James Ibori's (fmr Delta Gov) administration in 2001. Presidential Election: Fate of President Jonathan, INEC & PDP to be known on Monday, as Supreme court decides; Petition filed by CPC on Sunday is competent & proper in law -Tribunal (July 14); Trio Appeals. LASU: Lagos State University students storm State House of Assembly over proposed hike in tuition fees; Assembly sets up committee. Ihima High Court, Kogi: Sporadic gunshots in court as judge adjourns case of kidnap & robbery; Accused ordered to be remanded flees with gunmen as dust clears; Prison warder killed.

S.J News• [Oct 27, 2011]

S.J News• [Oct 27, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Foreign Account: Bola Ahmed Tinubu (fmr Lagos Gov) to know fate on November 30 vis-à-vis Code of Conduct Tribunal's jurisdiction. Port Development: Federal Executive Council (FEC) approves $370,481,720.42 for development of phase 4 of Onne Port complex, Rivers state; Awarded to Intels Nig Ltd through PPP; Completion period of 40 months. Collapsed Building: 4-storey building housing Institute of Taxation of Nigeria collapsed @ Maryland, Lagos around 7:30pm yday. Anambra South Sen District: Tribunal upholds Andy Uba’s election Election Petition Tribunal upholds election & return of Sen Andy Uba; Petition filed by Chuma Nzeribe (APGA candidate) dismissed. N to $: Naira closes @ 159.90 to the $ on the interbank market 4rm N157.60 on Tuesday. Senate: Tribunal upholds election of Sen Joshua Dariye (fmr Gov; Plateau Central) & Sen Victor Lar (Plateau South). Suwe v NDLEA: Lagos High Court, Ikeja orders NDLEA to produce Babatunde Omidina (Baba Suwe) physically in court @ next adjourned date of November 1, 2011; Detained for allegedly ingesting drugs. •Football• Spain: Getafe 2-2 Osasuna; Levante 3-2 Real Sociedad; Mallorca 1-2 Sporting Gijon; Rayo Vallecano 2-0 Malaga; Real Madrid 3-0 Villarreal; Real Zaragoza 0-1 Valencia. Italy: AC Milan 4-1 Parma; Atalanta 1-1 Inter Milan; Cesena 1-1 Cagliari; Chievo 0-1 Bologna; Genoa 2-1 Roma; Lazio 1-1 Catania; Napoli 2-0 Udinese; Novara 1-1 Siena.

S.J News• [Oct 26, 2011]

S.J News• [Oct 26, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Bayelsa 2012: Mr Ben Murray Bruce (President, Silverbird Group) joins Governorship race; To contend with Timi Alaibe (fmr NDDC Director) & Gov Timipre Silva (Bayelsa) in PDP Primary election scheduled for November 14, 2011. FG v Tinubu: Trial of Bola Ahmed Tinubu (fmr Lagos Gov) to commence before Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Abuja 2day for alleged operation of 10 foreign accounts whilst in office between 1999 & 2007; To enter plea 2day. Anambra: Tribunal nullifies election of Mrs Uche Ekwunife’s (APGA; Anaocha/Njikoka/Dunukofia Federal Constituency); Petition filed by Mr Dozie Nwankwo (ACN candidate). INEC: 1,338 of 9,450 Direct Data Capture (DDC) Machines, Internal Hard Disks & 644 computer batteries stolen 4rm Central Store in Lagos office -INEC. UNESCO: 36th General Conference of United Nations Educational, Scientific & Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) held in Paris, France; Mrs Maryam Katagum (Nigerian Permanent Delegate) & Katali Bogyay (Hungarian Permanent Delegate) elected as VP & President respectively. ex-NLC Chairman Shot: Sulaiman Oseni (fmr NLC Chairman, Osun) shot dead on Monday by unknown gunmen in his shop @ Ikirun, Ifelodun LG, Osun state; Remains interred on Tuesday in accordance with Islamic rites. Lagos Assembly: Tribunal upholds election of Adeyemi Ikuforiji (Lagos Speaker); Challenged by Mrs Olajumoke Sawyer (PDP). Suwe v NDLEA: Babatunde Omidina's (Baba Suwe) N100m suit to be heard 2day @ Lagos State High Court, Ikeja; Detained for allegedly ingesting drugs. Libya: Remains of Moammar Gadhafi (ex-leader), Mutassim (Son) & Abu Bakr Younis (erstwhile Defence Minister) interred in undisclosed location -National Transitional Council (NTC). •Football• Spain: Granada 0-1 Barcelona. Sevilla 2-2 Racing. Italy: Juventus 2-1 Fiorentina.

S.J News• [Oct 25, 2011]

S.J News• [Oct 25, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Lagos Council Polls: Results of Chairmanship & Councillorship elections of 20 LGAs & 37 LCDAs; Chairmanship- (ACN 57/57); Councillorship -(ACN 355/376); (PDP 18/376); (CPC 2/376) -Justice Abdulfatai Adeyinka (rtd) (LASIEC Chairman). Sovereign Wealth Fund: 36 state Govs ask Supreme Court to restrain FG withdrawals 4rm Excess Crude Account pending hearing & determination of a suit they filed in 2008. Boko Haram: Sect claims responsibility for murder of Zakariyya Isa (NTA cameraman) in front of his residence in Maiduguri, Borno state. ETI/Oceanic Bank: Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) takes over Oceanic Bank; ETI to acquire 100% of Oceanic Bank Group. Rivers East Sen District: Tribunal nullifies Election of Sen George Thompson Sekibo (PDP); Rerun to take place within 90 days; Challenged by Michael Chizi Atata (Action Alliance candidate). Minimum Wage: Gov Rochas Okorocha approves N20,000 for Imo workers. Jigawa Gov: Tribunal upholds election of Gov Sule Lamido (Jigawa); Petition filed by ACN dismissed. Sagamu-Benin Expressway: No fewer than 11 lives lost on the Ore end of the road on Monday in a luxury bus/18-seater commercial bus accident. NDLEA v Suwe: Babatunde Omidina (Baba Suwe) seeks vacation of order @ Federal High Court, Ikoyi; NDLEA empowered to detain him for 15 more days 4rm October 21; No drugs found yet . S.J wishes Engr Dammy Olorunnisola a splendid Bday.

S.J News• [Oct 24, 2011]

S.J News• [Oct 24, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Non-Oil Tax: Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) generates N1.17trn as non-oil tax 4rm January to September (9 months). Lagos Flood: Mile 12, Owode-Onirin, Isheri North, Agiliti & Majidun residents should expect flood due to expected overflow of Ogun river -Ministry of Environment (Lagos). Blackout: Senior Staff Association of Electricity & Allied Companies (SSAEAC) threaten to shut down operations; Seeks implementation of 50% salary increase negotiated in May 2011 before Oct 31, 2011. Minimum Wage: Gov Rochas Okorocha (Imo) to sign N20,000 minimum wage for Imo state workers 2day. Borno: Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) cameraman, Zakariya Isa, shot dead by unknown gunmen on Saturday @ Bullumkuttu Ngomari, Borno residence. Kubwa-Abuja Road: Senate Committee on FCT queries contract for expansion & rehabilitation of road; Contract allegedly inflated by N16bn; Awarded to CGC Engineering (Chinese company). Libya: Interim leaders declared freedom after 8 months of revolt against Moammar Gadhafi's (ex-leader) regime; Ceremony held @ Benghazi, Libya. EPL: Arsenal 3-1 Stoke; Blackburn 1-2 Tottenham; Fulham 1-3 Everton; Man Utd 1-6 Man City; QPR 1-0 Chelsea. Spain: Atletico Madrid 1-1 Mallorca; Valencia 1-1 Athletic Bilbao; Villarreal 0-3 Levante. Italy: Bologna 0-2 Lazio; Inter Milan 1-0 Chievo; Lecce 3-4 AC Milan; Roma 1-0 Palermo. S.J wishes Kunle Soyeju Bobbie a splendid Bday.

S.J News• [Oct 23, 2011]

S.J News• [Oct 23, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ National Universities Commission: Prof Julius Okojie (Executive Secretary) to appear before Federal High Court, Ibadan on November 3, 2011 for contempt of Court vis-à-vis Lead City University's Law programme. CBN: Sanusi Lamido Sanusi (CBN Gov) pledges improved access to banking halls & services for Nigerians living with disabilities. NDLEA: 612.68kg of narcotics worth N6.1bn seized between January 2010 to September 2011 4rm 291 suspects (253 male & 38 female) @ Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. Anambra Central Sen District: Prof Dora Akunyili (fmr Information Minister; APGA) appeals Tribunal's verdict dismissing her petition; Challenges victory of Sen Chris Ngige (ACN). Lagos Coucil Polls: Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) in comfortable lead in yesterday's LG election; PDP is distant second. FG Concession: FG plans concession arrangement through Public Private Partnership (PPP) to manage National stadiums in Lagos & Abuja -Suleiman Yusuf (Minister of Sports). Saudi Crown Prince: Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud (Heir to Saudi throne) died in New York hospital on Saturday. •Football•EPL: Aston Villa 1-2 West Brom; Bolton 0-2 Sunderland; Liverpool 1-1 Norwich; Newcastle 1-0 Wigan; Wolves 2-2 Swansea. Spain: Barcelona 0-0 Sevilla; Malaga 0-4 Real Madrid; Racing 0-1 Espanyol; Sporting Gijon 2-0 Granada. Italy: Fiorentina 2-2 Catania; Juventus 2-2 Genoa.

S.J News• [Oct 22, 2011]

S.J News• [Oct 22, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Lagos Council Polls: Local Govt elections (20 LGs & 37 LCDAs) to hold 2day 4rm 8am to 3pm; Vehicular movement restricted 4rm 7am to 4pm; 28 parties to contest in 8645 polling units. CHOGM-2011: President Jonathan to leave Abuja for Perth, Australia on Sunday for Commonwealth Heads of Govt Meeting; Bilateral talks to be held with Hon (Ms) Julia Gillard (Australian Prime Minister). N38bn Scam: Federal High Court, Abuja dismisses preliminary objections filed by Dimeji Bankole (fmr Speaker) & Usman Nafada (fmr Dep Speaker) to stop trial; Seeks disqualification of Festus Keyamo (prosecution counsel). Procurement Bill: Gov Babatunde Fashola (Lagos) signs State’s Procurement Agency Bill 2011 (70-section) into law. Security: White paper drafting committees on reports of Presidential Committee on Security in North-East & Investigation Panel on Post Election Violence constituted by FG; To be headed by Patrick Abba Moro (Minister of Interior) & Amal Pepple (Minister of Lands) respectively. CPC v PDP: Sen Bukola Saraki's (fmr Kwara Gov; PDP) victory in April National Assembly elections upheld by Tribunal; Challenged by Princess Bilikisu Gambari (CPC candidate). LG Election: Justice Inumidun Akande (Lagos CJ) inaugurates Local Govt Election Tribunals & Local Govt Election Appeal Tribunal. NDLEA v Suwe: NDLEA given legal backing by Federal High Court, Lagos to detain Babatunde Omodina (Baba Suwe) in custody for 15 more days due to CT scan; Arrested for allegedly ingesting hard drugs. Libya: United Nations (UN) human rights office calls for full investigation into Moammar Gadhafi’s (fmr Libyan leader) death; Deceased captured by NTC rebels.

S.J News• [Oct 21, 2011]

S.J News• [Oct 21, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ CPC v PDP: Presidential Election Petition Tribunal, Abuja reserves judgment on CPC's petition seeking nullification of April 16 presidential election, sine die. Fuel Subsidy: Organised labour boycotts FG's 1-day interactive session @ Ministry of Education conference room; Other Labour union leaders in attendance. EFCC v Akwe-Doma: Aliyu Akwe Doma (fmr Nasarawa Gov) & 8 others facing 17-count charge yet to meet bail conditions; ex-Gov granted bail in the sum of N300m & 2 sureties in like sum; N200m & 2 sureties in like sum for latter. Anambra Central Sen District: Anambra state Election Petition Tribunal struck out Prof Dora Akunyili's (fmr Minister of Information; APGA) petition challenging Sen Chris Ngige's (ACN) victory in April 2011 election. LG Polls: Lagos state Local Govt polls to hold 2moro; 1,596 aspirants, 28 political parties in contention to fill 57 Local Govt seats & 376 councillorship slots. Kwara: Gov Abdulfatah Ahmed (Kwara) approves N1bn comprehensive skills acquisition programme for rehabilitation of Kwara state youths. Oyo: Gov Abiola Ajimobi (Oyo) sacks heads & principal officers of state-owned tertiary institutions; Visitation panels constituted; Prof Oladapo Afolabi (fmr Head of Service) appointed as Chairman, Governing council of The Polytechnic Ibadan. LASU: Lagos State University students protest hike in tuition; Vehicular movement hampered on Lagos-Iba road; Union seeks rescission of Lagos Govt's decision. Libya: Moammar Gadhafi (fmr Libyan leader) found in drainge pipe; Killed in NTC/Loyalist shootout; Mustafa Abdul Jalil (Chairman, National Transitional Council) to officially announce Libya's liberation on Saturday.

S.J News• [Oct 20, 2011]

S.J News• [Oct 20, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Parastatals: FG dissolves all boards of Federal Parastatals; Committee on Composition of Boards of FG Parastatals inaugurated & chaired by Namadi Sambo (VP). EFCC v Doma: Federal High Court, Lafia grants Aliyu Akwe Doma (fmr Nasarawa Gov) bail in the sum of N300m & 2 sureties in like sum; N200m & 2 sureties in like sum for 8 others. N36.4bn Bridge: Federal Executive Council (FEC) approves contracts for construction of bridge across River Benue @ Oju/Loko-Oweto & purchase of anti-smuggling boats for Nigerian Customs @ a total cost of N36, 388,910,405.94; To be completed in 48 months. EFCC v Fayose: Ayodele Fayose (fmr Ekiti Gov) arraigned @ Federal High Court, Ado-Ekiti for alleged diversion of N1.3bn state fund. National Cancer Control Project: FG earmarks $60m for prevention & procurement of cancer treatment machines. ASUU to FG: Federal Govt given November 22, 2011 deadline for implementation of agreement with Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) in 2009. EFCC/ICPC Merger: Proposal for a Bill to merge Economic & Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) & Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) vetoed by Senate. State House of Assembly: Tribunal upholds election of Nestor Binabo (Bayelsa Speaker; PDP); Petition filed by Barnabas Edure (Labour Party) dismissed. •Football• UEFA: AC Milan 2-0 BATE Borisov; Barcelona 2-0 Plzen; Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 Valencia; Chelsea 5-0 Genk; FC Porto 1-1 Apoel Nicosia; Marseille 0-1 Arsenal; Olympiakos 3-1 Borussia Dortmund.

S.J News• [Oct 19, 2011]

S.J News• [Oct 19, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ SWF: FG launches Sovereign Wealth Fund with initial capital of $1bn; KPMG hired to select management team. EFCC v Doma: Federal High Court, Lafia orders Aliyu Akwe Doma (fmr Nasarawa Gov) & 8 others arrainged over money laundering charges to be remanded in EFCC custody. Salami v NJC: Federal High Court, Abuja fixes December 6 to hear preliminary objection to suit filed by Justice Isa Ayo Salami (suspended Court of Appeal President) against National Judicial Council (NJC) & 10 others. Bunkering: Joint Military Task Force (JTF) arrests 14 suspect for illegal oil refinery & bunkering. House of Reps Meeting: National Identity Management Commission (NIMEC) denies award of contract for N30bn identity card project. Federal Projects: House of Reps mandates committee on Federal Character to probe award of contracts worth N760bn in the South-South geo-
political zone. EFCC v Goje: Federal High Court, Gombe grants bail to Sen Danjuma Goje (fmr Gombe Gov) & 3 others in the sum of N200m & 2 sureties in like sum; Faces 18-count charge of stealing & diversion of about N24.18bn public funds.

S.J News• [Oct 18, 2011]

S.J News• [Oct 18, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Oil Subsidy: Kerosene to be exempted 4rm FG's deregulation of petroleum sector by January, 2012 -Mrs Diezani Allison (Minister of Petroleum). EFCC v Goje: Sen Danjuma Goje (fmr Gombe Gov) pleads not guilty to 18-count charge; Remanded in SSS custody. Borno Lawmaker: Borno state legislator representing Konduga constituency in State House of Assembly shot dead in front of home @ Gomari, Maiduguri by unknown gunmen. EFCC v Bankole: Federal High Court, Abuja reserves ruling for December 19, 2011 on a no case submission filed by Dimeji Bankole (fmr Speaker); Ruling on disqualification of Mr Festus Keyamo (prosecutor) to be delivered. Loot: FG loses about N240trn ($1.6trn) anually to corruption -Mohammed Bello Adoke (AGF & Minister of Justice); Vows to recover stolen assets. Minimum Wage: Rivers state Govt, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC) & Joint Negotiating Council (JNC) reach agreement; N18,900 to be paid 4rm October 2011; April to September arrears to be paid within next 6 months. Delta Gov Tribunal: Chairman of Election Petition Tribunal, Justice Ayo Abisoye, replaced with her deputy, Justice Joy Unwana, as 1-week medical leave of former lapses.

S.J News• [Oct 17, 2011]

S.J News• [Oct 17, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Naija/Benin: President Boni Yayi (Benin Republic) hosted by President Jonathan in Abuja; Operation Fire for Fire (Joint border patrol) to me improved. Gombe: Mobile Police base @ Kwame, Kwame LGA, Gombe state bombed; 1 police killed; 3 gunmen shot dead; Arms & ammunition carted away. EFCC v Goje: Sen Danjuma Goje detained by EFCC alongside 3 aides over alleged theft of N52bn; To appear in Gombe High Court 2day. Access Bank Takes Over: Access Bank appoints Mr Victor Etukwu (GM of Merger & Acquisition, Access Bank) as new MD for Intercontinental Bank; Mr. Aigboje Aig-Imokhude now Chairman of new board. NDIC: N21bn fraud cases reported by banking sector in 2010; Only N11.68bn not recovered or covered by insurance bond -Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC). Oil Subsidy: Planned removal of subsidy on petroleum products is a declaration of war on Nigerians -Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC); Subsidy removal endorsed by Organised Private Sector (OPS). NDLEA v Suwe: Mr Omidina Babatunde (Suwe) spends 5th day in NDLEA custody without drugs in excreta; Arrested @ MMIA, Lagos for allegedly ingesting drugs. •Football• EPL: Arsenal 2-1 Sunderland; Newcastle 2-2 Tottenham; West Brom 2-0 Wolves. Spain: Levante 3-0 Malaga; Rayo Vallecano 0-1 Espanyol; Real Zaragoza 2-0 Real Sociedad; Sevilla 2-1 Sporting Gijon. Italy: Atalanta 0-0 Udinese; Cagliari 0-0 Siena; Cesena 0-0 Fiorentina; Chievo 0-0 Juventus; Genoa 0-0 Lecce; Lazio 2-1 Roma; Novara 0-2 Bologna.

S.J News• [Oct 16, 2011]

S.J News• [Oct 16, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Importation: FG to ban importation of Rice & Fertiliser into Nigeria by 2014 -Dr Olusegun Segun Aganga (Minister of Trade & Investments). SSS v Abductors: Rev Father Sylvester Chukwurah (Catholic Priest) freed 4rm abductors after 2 weeks of being captive in Edo; 1 of 5-man gang arrested, as 4 others escaped; N12m ransom demanded. Alcoholism: Lagos State Govt to commence random checks to determine alcohol level in commercial bus drivers @ parks using Breathalyzer -Gov Babatunde Fashola (Lagos). Monarch Abducted: Traditional ruler of Omuoha Community in Nkanu West LGA of Enugu State, Eze Barrister Igwesi Obiora Igwesi, kidnapped in Enugu. EFCC v Goje: Sen Danjuma Goje (fmr Gombe Gov) to be arraigned 2moro on an 18-count charge; Been detained over allegations of mismanagement & diversion of over N52bn State funds. Economic Development: FG in partnership with eminent Nigerians save N15bn with Bank of Industry for development of small scale enterprises -Dr Olusegun Segun Aganga (Minister of Trade & Investments). NDLEA v Suwe: No drug found in Omidina Babatunde's (Baba Suwe) excreta on Saturday evening; Accused to undergo continuous investigation -NDLEA. •Football• EPL: Chelsea 3-1 Everton; Liverpool 1-1 Man Utd; Man City 4-1 Aston Villa; Norwich 3-1 Swansea; QPR 1-1 Blackburn; Stoke 2-0 Fulham; Wigan 1-3 Bolton. Spain: Barcelona 3-0 Racing; Getafe 0-0 Villarreal; Granada 0-0 Atletico Madrid; Mallorca 1-1 Valencia; Real Madrid 4-1 Real Betis. Italy: AC Milan 3-0 Palermo; Catania 2-1 Inter Milan; Napoli 1-2 Parma.

S.J News• [Oct 15, 2011]

S.J News• [Oct 15, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Judicial Reforms: Dahiru Musdapher (CJN) inaugurates 28-man reform panel; To be headed by Muhammadu Uwais (fmr CJN). OGD Bailed: Gbenga Daniel (fmr Ogun Gov) granted bail in the sum of N500m & 2 sureties in like sum; Faces 16 count charge of stealing & diversion of public funds. Oil Subsidy: Organized Private Sector (OPS) backs President Jonathan's bid to remove subsidy on petroleum products. John v Akpabio: Federal High Court, Abuja absolves Gov Godswill Akpabio over alleged unlawful detention of Sen John Akpanudoedehe (ACN Gov candidate). NPC: Samu’ila Danko Makama (Chairman, National Population Commission) serves notice of retirement; To resign October 30, 2011. EFCC v OGD: Telecoms company of Wale Ajisebutu (MD of 21st Century Ltd; Gbenga Daniels associate) raided by EFCC on Victoria Island, Lagos; $1m traced to Mr Ajusebutu’s account. Anambra Orphanage: Iheanyi Ezuma Foundation (Orphanage) in Ihiala, Anambra raided by police; 30 pregnant teenagers, Director & 4 others arrested. NDLEA v Suwe: No cocaine found in Omidina Babatunde's (aka Baba Suwe) 1st excreta; Still in NDLEA custody.

S.J News• [Oct 14, 2011]

S.J News• [Oct 14, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Judicial Reforms: Reforms in judicial sector to take off 2day @ Supreme Court complex, Abuja. Secret Letter: House of Reps invites Mohammed Adoke (Minister of Justice) & Hafiz Ringim (Inspector-General of Police) over arrest of The Nation editors. EFCC v Akala: Adebayo Alao-Akala (fmr Oyo Gov), Sen Hosea Agboola (Dep Chief Whip) & Olufemi Babalola (Chairman, Pentagon Engineering) granted bail; N500m, N300m & 300m respectively. Gov Election: Tribunal upholds Gov Patrick Yakowa’s (Kaduna; PDP) election; Dismisses petition filed by Haruna Sa’eed Kajuru (CPC Gov candidate). Imo Commissioner: Lady Chioma Ogoke (Commissioner for Commerce & Industry) released by kidnappers after 1 week of being captive. Post-UME: Senate declares Post-UME exams as illegal; Education Committee mandated to probe Universities. EFCC v OGD: Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Ogun 7-day warning strike likely to stall trial of Gbenga Daniel (fmr Ogun Gov) on day 2. Edo 2012: Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) backs Gov Adams Oshiomhole's (Edo) re-election bid. NDLEA v Suwe: Babatunde Omidina (aka Baba Suwe) nabbed enroute to Paris, France with ingested drug @ MMIA, Lagos; Innocent till cocaine drops 4rm bowels. Quake: Papua New Guinea struck by 6.7 magnitude earthquake; No tsunami warning issued.

S.J News• [Oct 13, 2011]

S.J News• [Oct 13, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Fuel Subsidy: Senate committees on Petroleum Resources (Downstream), Appropriation & Finance directed to probe fuel subsidy scheme. FCC Nominee: Senate rejects nomination of Teddy Obi Akwari (Imo) by President Jonathan as a member of Federal Character Commission (FCC); Benue, Kebbi, Adamawa & Jigawa representatives confirmed. EFCC v Akala: Oyo State High court adjourns ruling on bail application of Adebayo Alao-Akala (fmr Oyo Gov), Sen Hosea Agboola (Dep Chief Whip; fmr Commissioner) & Olufemi Babalola; Court to rule on bail applications 2day. KWABES: 2000 youths employed under Kwara States Bridge Empowerment Scheme (KWABES) resume work; Public service (800), Teachers (600), Private sector (500), State Departments & Agencies (100). Ogun: Workers begin 7-day warning strike over tax hike; Seek abolition of tax increase, non-remittance of pension deductions. Minimum Wage: Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Anambra suspends 3-weeks-old stirike over non-payment of minimum wage; Negotiations with State Govt to be concluded within 21days. EFCC v OGD: Gbenga Daniel (fmr Ogun Gov) arraigned before Ogun State High Court, Abeokuta on 16-count charge bordering on stealing, diversion of state funds; Accused pleaded not guilty. Secret Letter: 2 editors of Nation Newspapers arrested in Lagos & Abuja, released on bail; Alleged Secret Letter 4rm OBJ to Jonathan, published by The Nation.

S.J News• [Oct 12, 2011]

S.J News• [Oct 12, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ EFCC v ex-Gov: Adebayo Alao-Akala (fmr Oyo Gov) arraigned alongside Sen Hosea Agboola (Dep Chief Whip; fmr Commissioner) & Olufemi Babalola (Chairman, Pentagon Engineering) over alleged N25bn fraud; Trio remanded in SSS custody. Oct 1 Blast: State Security Service (SSS) arrests 3 more suspects (Banker, Gunrunner & IED expert) vis-à-vis 50th Independence Day bomb blast in Abuja. Secret Letter: 4 senior editors with Vintage Press Ltd (Publishers of The Nation) arrested by security operatives; Alleged Secret Letter 4rm OBJ to Jonathan, published by The Nation. Lagos v Finbank: Lagos state Govt drags FinBank to court over alleged misappropriation of over N670m. Food: About N1.6trn lost annually to developed nations due to importation of agricultural produce -Dr Akinwunmi Adesina (Ministaer of Agriculture & Rural development). Oil Workers: National Union of Petroleum & Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) & Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) suspend 3-day strike indefinitely. Port Agency: FG orders withdrawal of 8 agencies; Port agencies reduced 4rm 14 to 6; NIMASA, NCS, Ports Health, Immigration, Police & SSS listed as FG-authorised agencies. Airtel: 1,535 contract staff re-absorbed; To resume on Thursday -Airtel; Airtel summoned by Lagos State House of Assembly. S.J wishes Engr Rahman a splendid Bday.

S.J News• [Oct 11, 2011]

S.J News• [Oct 11, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Election Violence Report: Dr Sheikh Ahmed Lemu Panel submits report; Provocative utterances by Buhari (CPC Presidential candidate), among others highlighted. EFCC v Goje: Sen Danjuma Goje (fmr Gombe Gov) detained; Accused of mismanaging N52.9bn (N37.9bn bank loan & N15bn security vote); Surrendered around 5:30am yesterday. Interest Rate: CBN raises Monetary Policy Rate (MPR), rate @ which it lends money to commercial banks, by 275 basis points 4rm 9.25% to 12%. Bayelsa 2012: Green Movement (GM) endorses Hon Henry Seriake Dickson (House of Reps, Sagbama constituency) as Gubernatorial candidate; Support for Gov Timipre Sylva (Bayelsa) withdrawn. House of Reps: Election Petitions Tribunal, Abeokuta dismisses Dimeji Bankole's (PDP; fmr Speaker) petition challenging victory of Hon Segun Williams (ACN). Dual Citizenship: Election Petitions Tribunal, Ibadan reserves judgement indefinitely; Petition filed by PDP against Gov Abiola Ajimobi (Oyo). Nigerian Stock Exchange: Prof Ndi Okereke-Onyiuke (fmr NSE DG), others absent in Lagos High Court, Igbosere to take plea for alleged N3.3bn theft. NLNG Prize: Mai Nasara (The Missing Clock) wins $100,000 Nigeria Prize for Literature; No winner emerged for $100,000 Nigeria Prize for Sciences. Liberia: 2nd post-war election to hold 2day; 4,457 polling units; Polls to open @ 8am & closes 6pm.

S.J News• [Oct 10, 2011]

S.J News• [Oct 10, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ EFCC v ex-Govs: Erstwhile Govs, Gbenga Daniel (Ogun; N58bn), Adebayo Alao-Akala (Oyo; N25bn) & Aliu Akwe Doma (Nassarawa; N18bn) may be arraigned 2day for alleged N101bn fraud. PHCN: 5 power stations to be shut down due to cut (maintenance works) in gas supply by Shell; 4,242 megawatts (MW) presently generated; Loss of 1,400 MW imminent. Borno: Bomb blast rocked Maiduguri, Borno state on Sunday. 3rd Quarter Budget: 65% budget performance in Lagos state -Gov Babatunde Fashola (Lagos). NAPTIP v Traffickers: Lagos Court sentences 2 persons to 14 years imprisonment & 4 others to 10 years for human trafficking. Oil Workers: National Union of Petroleum & Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), Petroleum & Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) to begin 3-day warning strike over Niger delta & national insecurity 2day. Osun Strike: Osun Govt/Academic staff meeting to end 3 month-old strike in 4 state-owned tertiary institutions, deadlocked. Japan Grand Prix: Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull driver) finishes 3rd to retain Formula 1 world title in Suzuka; 24-year-old German is youngest-ever back-to-back world champion.

S.J News• [Oct 9, 2011]

S.J News• [Oct 9, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Nigeria/Ghana: Economic & Trade relations to be strengthened for Africa's benefit -President Jonathan. 2010 Annual Report: 253 pending disciplinary cases on misconduct of police officers in 2010 -Police Service Commission (PSC). NLNG Literature Prize: 3 finalists- Ayodele Olofintuade (Eno’s Story), Mai Nasara (The Missing Clock) & Chinyere Obi-Obasi (The Great Fall)- to compete for $100,000 2moro @ Eko Hotel, Lagos. NIMASA Director: Mrs Juliana Abiodun Gunwa (Director, Marine Environment Management) appointed as consultant to International Maritime Organisation (IMO). PDP Stalwart Shot: PDP Chairman, Enugu South LGA, Enugu state, Mr Steve Ani, shot dead by suspected assassins. ABSU Gang Rape: Gov Theodore Orji (Abia) seeks proof of evidence. Ekiti Council Poll: State Independent Electoral Commission (SIEC), Ekiti state shifts December 2010 Local Govt election to January 21, 2012. Yemeni Protest: "I will leave power in the coming days" -President Ali Abdallah Saleh (Yemen); Power transfer plan must be approved first -Aides.

S.J News• [Oct 8, 2011]

S.J News• [Oct 8, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ EFCC v ex-Gov: Sen Danjuma Goje (fmr Gombe Gov) declared wanted over alleged mismanagement & diversion of over N52bn state money. Minimum Wage: Trade Union Congress (TUC), Anambra suspends 3-week-old strike for negotiations with state Govt. Ibadan Flood: FirstBank of Nigeria donates N10m to Oyo state for August 26 flood victims. Akwa-Ibom State University: Gov Godswill Akpabio (Akwa Ibom) installs Najib Hussaini Adamu (Emir of Kazaure, Jigawa) as pioneer chancellor. OSSEMAT: Gov Abiola Ajimobi (Oyo) inaugurates 11-man Oyo State Socio-Economic Management Team (OSSEMAT). Lagos LG Poll: Aggrieved picket Osolo of Isolo’s palace over imposition of ACN Chairmanship candidate. Nobel Peace Prize: Ellen Johnson Sirleaf (Liberian President), Leymah Gbowee (Liberian Activist) & Tawakkul Karman (Yemeni Activist) to share Nobel prize worth $1.5m. •Football• 2012 African Cup of Nations (Qualifiers): Nigeria v Guinea (14:00).

S.J News• [Oct 7, 2011]

S.J News• [Oct 7, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ EFCC v ex-Govs: Erstwhile Governors, Gbenga Daniel (Ogun), Adebayo Alao-Akala (Oyo) & Aliyu Akwe-Doma (Nasarawa) arrested & detained for alleged N58bn, N25bn & N18bn fraud respectively. Presidential Elections Petition Tribunal: Mr Rotimi Fashakin (CPC National Publicity Secretary) given 7 days to defend authorship of article; Appeared b4 court & sought more time for verification. National ID Card: House of Reps urges FG to halt execution; N30bn earmarked not in budget -House of Reps; To probe National Identity Card Scheme. Pan-Yoruba Conference: Denounces exclusion 4rm national leadership; Committee set up to visit President Jonathan. Telephone Tapping Bill: ACN urges National Assembly to throw out bill seeking to authorise e-surveillance of telephone calls. Projects: Power, Road & Rail transportation system projects to cost N35trn; To be financed by FG (N11trn), State & Local Govt (N9trn) & Private sector (N15trn); To be completed between 2011 & 2015. Dangote: Dangote Group signs investment agreements with Central African Republic of Congo ($350m) & Ethiopian Govt ($400m) for production of cement. Libya: Purported Moammar Gadhafi (deposed leader) audio message released; Urges Libyans to resist National Transitional Council (new leaders). Nobel Prize: Tomas Transtroemer (80yrs Swedish Poet) declared winner of 2011 Nobel Prize in Literature; Unable to speak due to stroke in 1990.

S.J News• [Oct 6, 2011]

S.J News• [Oct 6, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Owanbe: Pan-Yoruba National Conference to hold @ Efunyela Hall, Ikenne (Awolowo's hometown), Ogun state 2day by 11am. ex-Gov Robbed: Victoria Island, Lagos residence of Dr Orji Uzor Kalu (fmr Abia Gov) robbed; Michael Ogbonna (worker) shot dead; N2m carted away. EFCC v Lawal (N75.5bn Fraud): Federal High Court, Abuja fixes December 12 to rule on Dr Hassan Lawal (fmr Minister of Works) & 15 others' application seeking to quash charge. Lagos Bridge: Lagos Govt commissions Falomo On-Ramp Bridge, N2.5bn worth; Connects Victoria-Island to Ikoyi & Lagos Island; Public Private Partnership (PPP) initiative of Lagos Govt & Lekki Concession Company (LCC). MultiChoice Nigeria: Mr John Ugbe appointed as new MD, effective 4rm November, 2011. Anambra North Sen District: Federal High Court, Port Harcourt quashes exparte order on Sen David Mark (Senate President) & National Assembly Clerk to administer oath of office on Sen Alphonsus Igbeke. Ilesa Prison- Court- Home: Osun monarch, Oba Adebukola Alli (Alowa of Ilowa), on stretcher during hearing for allegedly raping NYSC corps member (female); Granted bail in the sum of N200,000; Case adjorned to December 6, 2011. Borno: Over 200,000 infected with Human Immuno Deficiency Syndrome (HIV), Acquired Immuno-deficiency Virus (AIDS) in Borno state; Only 50% have access to antiretroviral drugs & treatment centres -Gov Kashim Shettima (Borno). UNN: Dr Mike Adenuga donates N150m cheque to University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) for infrastructural development. Apple: Co-founder & fmr CEO, Steve Jobs (56yrs), passes away; Battled Pancreatic cancer; Liver transplant in 2009; Medical leave 4rm Apple in January, 2011 & stepped down for Tim Cook in August, 2011.

S.J News• [Oct 5, 2011]

S.J News• [Oct 5, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Secret Letter: Olusegun Obasanjo refutes writing President Jonathan over removal of Agency Heads, as published by The Nation newspaper. Budget: House of Reps summons Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (Finance Minister), Dr Shamsuddeen Usman (National Planning Minister) & Dr Bright Okogu (DG, Budget Office) over poor implementation. Fuel Subsidy: President Jonathan forwards 2012-2015 Medium-Term Fiscal Framework (MTFF) & 2012 Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP) to Senate; Plans to remove fuel subsidy 4rm 2012 fiscal year. Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal: Mr Rotimi Fashakin (CPC National Publicity Secretary) summoned over authorship of judicial defamatory article. LASU: Lagos state Govt approves increased tuition fees for fresh students of Lagos State University (LASU) 4rm 2011/2012 academic session. Liberia Election: Prof Attahiru Jega (INEC Chairman) to lead 150-member ECOWAS Election Observer Mission to monitor Presidential election of Liberia this month. Budget Defence: Cross River State House of Assembly issues warrant of arrest for Mr Bassey Oqua (Commissioner, Lands & Housing) for failure to appear. Aviation Agencies: FG sacks Rector of Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), MD of Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) & MD of Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA). iPhone 4S: Apple unveils 'iPhone 4S'; Improved camera & battery life, 16GB, 32GB & 64GB, to run latest iOS5 operating system, to be released on October 12 -Tim Cook (Apple CEO).

S.J News• [Oct 4, 2011]

S.J News• [Oct 4, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ ACN v FG: ACN flays FG for shifting 51st Independence anniversary ceremony 4rm Eagle Square to Presidential Villa due to threats. Boko Haram to FG: Release of detained members as 1st condition for dialogue; Seeks establishment of Shariah Law in Muslim states -Abu Qaqa (spokesman). Zamfara Raid: 7 suspects vis-à-vis killing of @ least 19 persons in Lingyado village, Maru LG, Zamfara arrested -Zamfara Police. Mining: FG sets up revenue generation committee on mining. Falsified Results: Auchi Polytechnic expels 5 final year students of Higher National Diploma (HND), 4 Business Administration & 1 Computer Science. NDLEA: N1.6bn worth of drugs seized @ Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos between January & September -Ahmadu Giade (NDLEA chairman). Nobel Prize: Ralph Steinman (Biologist, Rockefeller University) to be awarded posthumously; Died of pancreatic cancer on Friday @ 68years. Murder Appeal: Amanda Knox (24yrs) & Raffaele Sollecito (ex-boyfriend; 27yrs) vindicated @ Appeal in Perugia, Italy; Duo convicted in 2009 of murdering Meredith Kercher (21yrs) in 2007.

S.J News• [Oct 3, 2011]

S.J News• [Oct 3, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Non-Academic: Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Non-Academic Staff Union of Universities (NASU), National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) to begin 7-day warning strike 2day; Seeks implementation of 2009 agreement with FG. Zamfara: No fewer than 19 persons killed in Ligyado village, Maru LG, Zamfara state by armed assailants on Sunday. NEXIM: Production of NIPRISAN (sickle cell drug) to commence in the next 45-60 days -Mr Roberts Orya (DG, Nigeria Export & Import Bank). Court Martial: Brig-Gen Muraina Raji (fmr Commander, 33 Artillery Brigade, Bauchi) rejects verdict through counsel (Mr Femi Falana); Sentenced to 3-month loss of seniority in present rank; Verdict subject to appeal by accused & ratification by Military Council. Owanbe: Pan-Yoruba National Conference to hold @ Efunyela Hall, Ikenne (Awolowo's home town), Ogun state on Thursday by 11am. Ogun NLC: Nigeria Labour Congress' (NLC) 14-day ultimatum expires, Another 7-day ultimatum issued; Seeks rescission of hike in Pay as You Earn (PAYE) tax & continuous deduction of contributory pension scheme. Minimum Wage: Enugu workers to end 2-week-old strike over non-implementation of N18,000 minimum wage 2moro. SS to AA: 3rd stem cell transplant in Africa, after Egypt & South Africa, @ University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH); Stroke-struck Sickle anaemia patient (7yrs) as 1st beneficiary. •Football• EPL: Bolton 1-5 Chelsea; Fulham 6-0 QPR; Swansea 2-0 Stoke; Tottenham 2-1 Arsenal. Spain: Atletico Madrid 0-0 Sevilla; Espanyol 0-4 Real Madrid; Sporting Gijon 0-1 Barcelona. Italy: Fiorentina 1-2 Lazio; Juventus 2-0 AC Milan.

S.J News• [Oct 2, 2011]

S.J News• [Oct 2, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ 51st Anniversary: Presidential change of guards conducted in place of full parade @ the forecourt of the Presidential Villa to mark Independence. ASUU Strike: National Executive Council (NEC) of ASUU directs university teachers to resume academic activities on Monday. OYES: Osun Youth Empowerment Scheme (OYES) to benefit 4rm N50bn World Bank/FG youth empowerment fund. Tragic: Fleeing husband sets pregnant wife & 2 sons ablaze; Comatose younger son revived @ National Orthopaedic Hospital, Enugu; Wife & 1st son on hospital danger list. Ogun: Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) & Trade Union Congress (TUC) boycott 51st independence celebration held @ MKO Abiola Stadium, Abeokuta, Ogun state. Court Martial: Brig-Gen Muraina Raji (Commander, 33 Artillery Brigade, Bauchi) discharged & acquitted vis-à-vis escape of Boko Haram suspects 4rm detention; Convicted on 'special findings' & sentenced to a 3-month loss of seniority in present rank. 01 to 084: Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (NLNG) to relocate headquarters 4rm C&C Towers, Victoria Island, Lagos to Port Harcourt; To be completed by end of November. •Football• EPL: Aston Villa 2-0 Wigan; Blackburn 0-4 Man City; Everton 0-2 Liverpool; Man Utd 2-0 Norwich; Sunderland 2-2 West Brom; Wolves 1-2 Newcastle. Spain: Malaga 3-2 Getafe; Osasuna 2-2 Mallorca; Racing 1-1 Rayo Vallecano; Valencia 1-0 Granada; Villarreal 2-2 Real Zaragoza. Italy: Inter Milan 0-3 Napoli; Roma 3-1 Atalanta. S.J wishes Lolu Dada (programmer) a splendid Bday.