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.