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.