S.J News• [Dec 1, 2011]

S.J News• [Dec 1, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ FEC: Federal Executive Council (FEC) approves N18.7bn for implementation of contracts. CCB V Asiwaju: Code of Conduct Tribunal, Abuja quashes 3-count amended charge against Bola Tinubu (fmr Lagos Gov); Accused of running 16 foreign bank accounts during tenure (1999-2007). 2011 Budget: House of Reps okays President Jonathan's N98.4bn virement request for 9 MDAs. $213.8m Rail Project: House of Reps summons Bala Mohammed (FCT Minister) & Mgt of CCECC over failure of Abuja Light Rail Project. Irregular Resident Permits: 25 Chinese deported last week by Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) -Mrs Rose Uzoma (Comptroller-General). NYSC: SSS discovers fake NYSC orientation camp in Bosso LG, Niger state; 13 males & 21 females victimized. S.J wishes Femi Philips a splendid Bday.

S.J News• [Nov 30, 2011]

S.J News• [Nov 30, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ INEC v Govs: Supreme Court reserves judgment indefinitely in appeal challenging tenure elongation of Adamawa, Bayelsa, Cross Rivers, Kogi & Sokoto state Govs till 2012. Disturbing Calls & Reports: President Jonathan stalls swearing in of Mr Francis Elechi (Chairman-designate); 5 other ICPC members sworn in. NDDC: President Jonathan inaugurates newly-constituted board of Niger Delta Development Commission; Dr Christian Obo (new NDDC MD). Same Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Bill: Senate passes bill which criminalises same sex marriage; Approves 14-year jail term for perpetrators. Budget: Gov Ibikunle Amosun (Ogun) proposes N187.9bn appropriation bill to State House of Assembly for 2012 fiscal year. Erosion: FG to tackle erosion in 5 South-Eastern states with N11.5bn -Mrs Hadiza Ibrahim Mailafia (Minister of Environment). Forbes: Sanusi Lamido Sanusi (CBN Gov) wins Forbes Magazine’s African Person of the Year. Michael Jackson: Dr Conrad Murray (MJ’s physician) gets maximum sentence of 4 years for involuntary manslaughter; Convicted 3 weeks ago. S.J wishes Cumi Okesola a splendid Bday.

S.J News• [Nov 29, 2011]

S.J News• [Nov 29, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ INEC v Gov: Supreme Court to decide on tenure elongation 2day; Governors of Adamawa, Kogi, Sokoto, Bayelsa & Cross River involved. Anambra Central Senatorial: Tribunal, Awka dismisses Sen Chris Ngige's (ACN) application praying for dismissal of petition filed by Prof Dora Akunyili (APGA); Fixes Dec 6 for commencement of trial. EFCC: $9bn recovered 4rm corrupt officials in my 3 1/2 years tenure -Mrs Farida Waziri (fmr EFCC Chairman); Hands over to Mr Ibrahim Lamorde (Ag Chairman). Ikemba Nnewi: South East Govs declare 7-day prayers & mourning for late Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, 4rm December 1. EFCC v OGD: EFCC files additional 27-count charge @ Ogun state High Court, Abeokuta against Gbenga Daniel (fmr Ogun Gov). Capital Market: House of Reps to compel multinational firms in Energy & Telecommunication sectors to be listed on Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE). Guardian Publisher: Funeral service of late Alex Uruemu Ibru to be held @ All Saints Cathedral, Ughelli, followed by interment @ Ibru Centre, Delta state on Dec 17. •Football• Spain: Malaga 2-1 Villarreal. S.J wishes Kunle Awe & Tunde Raji a splendid Bday.

S.J News• [Nov 28, 2011]

S.J News• [Nov 28, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Strike: Non-teaching staff unions (SSANU, NASU, NAAT) give next wednesday as deadline; Protest FG's non-implementation of 2009 agreement. Kogi Poll (Dec 3): President Jonathan to kick off grand finale of Idris Wada's (PDP Gov candidate) campaign @ Lokoja township stadium 2day. 1st Private Refinery: Niger Delta Petroleum Resources (NDPR) begins operation in Ahaoda East LG, Rivers state; Granted Licence to Operate (LTO) by FG. Lagos: 8km 1st phase of blue line light rail project in Lagos to be completed in 2012 -Gov Babatunde Fashola (Lagos). Finance Houses: CBN declares 82 of 104 licensed finance houses unhealthy & deficient of required capital. NYSC: Federal High Court, Ibadan dismisses suit to invalidate the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC); Filed by Oluwole Aluko (Ibadan-based legal practitioner). Syria Unrest: 9 Arab League countries' foreign ministers vote for economic sanctions against Syria. •Football• EPL: Liverpool 1-1 Man City; Swansea 0-0 Aston Villa. Spain: Espanyol 1-2 Osasuna; Levante 4-0 Sporting Gijon; Mallorca 2-1 Racing; Real Zaragoza 0-1 Sevilla. Italy: AC Milan 4-0 Chievo; Cesena 2-0 Genoa; Palermo 2-0 Fiorentina; Siena 0-1 Inter Milan.

S.J News• [Nov 27, 2011]

S.J News• [Nov 27, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ ex-Biafran Warlord: Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu (Ikemba of Nnewi) dies @ 78 years in London hospital after protracted illness. Benue State University: Mrs Farida Waziri (fmr EFCC Chairman) receives honorary doctorate degree; Removal 4rm office taken in good faith, No regrets serving Nigeria -Waziri. UN: United Nations approves $4m for Nigeria’s Reducing Emissions 4rm Deforestation & Forest Degradation (REDD+) programme -Hadiza Mailafiya (Minister of Environment). PSC: Project 2011 Swift Count (NBA, TMG, JDPC, FOMWAN initiative) trains 800 independent observers for Dec 3, 2011 gubernatorial election in Kogi state. Amnesty: President Jonathan terminates contract with South African company (Niger Delta ex-militants’ trainer) over poor output. Syria Unrest: Arab League drafts economic sanctions against Syria; Foreign ministers to vote on proposals 2day in Cairo, Egypt. •Football• EPL: Arsenal 1-1 Fulham; Bolton 0-2 Everton; Chelsea 3-0 Wolves; Man Utd 1-1 Newcastle; Norwich 2-1 QPR; Stoke 3-1 Blackburn; Sunderland 1-2 Wigan; West Brom 1-3 Tottenham. Spain: Getafe 1-0 Barcelona; Rayo Vallecano 1-2 Valencia; Real Madrid 4-1 Atletico Madrid. Italy: Atalanta 1-1 Napoli; Lazio 0-1 Juventus; Lecce 0-1 Catania; Novara 2-1 Parma.

S.J News• [Nov 26, 2011]

S.J News• [Nov 26, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Nigerians in France: President Jonathan assures Nigerians in Diaspora of voting in future elections; Discussions with INEC to be opened. N52bn Loan Scam: Mr Bukoye Azeez (NA Director of Finance & Account) testifies against Dimeji Bankole (fmr Speaker); Accused gave outright approval of loan 4rm 2 banks -Azeez. Anambra Senatorial: Election Petitions Tribunal, Awka to decide on Monday, in case between Sen Chris Ngige (ACN) & Prof Dora Akunyili (APGA). Violence Against Women: Gov Kayode Fayemi (Ekiti) signs Gender Based Violence Prohibition bill into law. SSS v Boko Haram: Suspects deny witness statements tendered in court; Arraigned for allegedly bombing INEC office, Suleja; Case adjourned to Dec 8 & 9, 2011 for trial within trial. Oyo State House of Assembly: Yisau Adesipe Azeez (ACN) wins seat; Court of Appeal, Ibadan dismisses appeal filed by Hon Rabiu Musiliu Adesola (PDP member). Gambian Election: President Yahya Jammeh wins 4th presidential term; Polls 72% of vote; Ousainou Darboe polls 17%; Hamat Bah polls 11%; Result is bogus, fraudulent & preposterous -Darboe. Egyptian Detainees: 3 US college students released 4rm police custody on Friday; To return home in separate flights; Accused of throwing Molotov cocktails.

S.J News• [Nov 25, 2011]

S.J News• [Nov 25, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ N37bn Loan Scam: EFCC tenders 16 exhibits against Dimeji Bankole (fmr Speaker) & Usman Nafada (fmr Dep Speaker) before High Court, Abuja. Bank Heist: GTBank, Diamond & Skye Bank in Sagamu, Ogun state bombed & raided by armed bandits; Lives lost & money carted away. Shit Business (Suwe v NDLEA): Lagos High Court, Ikeja awards Babatunde Omidina (Baba Suwe) N25m compensation; Detained for allegedly ingesting drugs. Plateau Attack: No fewer than 20 persons killed in Barkin Ladi LGA, Plateau state, following clash between Fulani & Berom natives; State Govt imposes 24-hour curfew in area. Privatisation: FG inaugurates standing & sub-committees to stem lapses in process. BPE Probe: Senate defers debate on ad hoc committee's 177-page report to November 30, 2011. Matriarch of Awolowo Family: Yeye Odua, Chief (Mrs) Hannah Idowu Dideolu Awolowo clocks 96 2day; Communion service to hold 7:30am 2day.

S.J News• [Nov 24, 2011]

S.J News• [Nov 24, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ EFCC Boss Sacked: Mrs Farida Waziri (EFCC Chairman) replaced by Ibrahim Lamorde (fmr Director of Operations); Tenure of former meant to end May, 2012. BPE Probe: Senate ad hoc committee recommends sack of Mrs Bolanle Onagoruwa (DG, Bureau of Public Enterprise) for gross incompetence. FEC Meeting: Federal Executive Council approves N1.055bn for repair & maintenance of Third Mainland Bridge Phase II, Lagos. Bayelsa Monarch: Chief Noble Ewege (Dep paramount ruler, Otuokpoti community, Ogbia LG) freed in Rivers 2 weeks after being abducted 4rm residence. Ibadan Flood: August 26, 2011 flood washed 2,105 buildings away; N4.31bn required to construct 25 bridges & culverts in affected areas- Dr Bolanle Wahab (Chairman, Task Force on Flood Prevention & Mgt). Kogi Gov Poll: Federal High Court, Abuja to begin hearing for determination of authentic PDP standard-bearer 2day; Gov election slated for December 3, 2011. Suwe v NDLEA: High court, Ikeja to deliver judgement in N100m suit filed by Babatunde Omidina (aka Baba Suwe) 2day; Accused of ingesting hard drugs. Satellite: NigComSat-1R set to replace NigComSat-1 (lost in orbit Nov 10, 2008) on December 19, 2011; To be launched 4rm central China -Mr Timasaniyu Ahmed-Rufai (CEO, NigComSat).

S.J News• [Nov 23, 2011]

S.J News• [Nov 23, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ SSS v Boko Haram: Sen Mohammed Ali Ndume & Umaru Konduga Ali (aka Usman Al-Zawahiri; Sect's spokesman) arrainged; Both remanded in SSS custody; Pleaded 'not Guilty' & 'Guilty' respectively. Fuel Subsidy: Senate public hearing probing management of N1.5trn fund begins; Mrs Diezani Alison-Madueke (Minister of Petroleum), Mrs Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (Minister of Finance) present. Bayelsa Gov Primaries: Petition filed by Gov Timipre Sylva (Bayelsa) against PDP adjourned sine die by Federal High court, Abuja, pending determination of PDP's appeal. N37bn Loan Scam: High Court, Abuja summons National Assembly & House of Reps clerk vis-à-vis trial of Dimeji Bankole (fmr Speaker) & Usman Nafada (fmr Dep Speaker); Duo faces 17-count charge. PCA: Justice Dalhatu Adamu re-appointed as Ag President, Court Appeal (PCA) for another 3 months; Justice Ayo Isa Salami (suspended PCA) still in court. Amosun v OGD: Gbenga Daniel (erstwhile Ogun Gov) stole N87bn billion during tenure -Gov Ibikunle Amosun (Ogun); Governor's playing to the gallery -Gbenga Daniel. ICPC v NDLEA Boss: Conviction of Bello Lafiaji (fmr NDLEA Chairman) overturned by Court of Appeal 17 months into 16-year imprisonment; Sentenced on charges of conspiracy & diversion of £164,300 seized 4rm drug suspect in November, 2005. PHCN Salary: Prof Bart Nnaji (Minister of Power) extends November 30, 2011 deadline for biometric verification of workers by 3 weeks. S.J wishes Engr Olawale a splendid Bday.

S.J News• [Nov 22, 2011]

S.J News• [Nov 22, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Fuel Subsidy: Senate Joint Committee (Downstream Petroleum, Appropriation & Finance) to begin sitting 2day; EFCC & ICPC invited as observers. Gas Explosion: Ship explodes @ Marina waterfront, Lagos. Boko Haram: Sect spokesman, Ali Sanda Umar Konduga (aka Usman Al-Zawahiri), nabbed by State Security Service (SSS); Ali Modu Sheriff (fmr Borno Gov) & Sen Ali Ndume pointed as sponsors. 80th MPC Meeting: CBN devalues Naira; Exchange rate now N155 per US dollar; Maintains band of +/-3%; Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) @ 12.0%. Anambra: Gov Peter Obi (Anambra) hands over 1,040 primary schools to churches (original owners); Releases N6bn for maintenance. Unemployment: FG to spend N50bn interest-free loan on small & medium scale enterprises for provision of jobs -Dr Samuel Ortom (Minister of State for Trade & Investment). Shareholders v CBN Gov: Court of Appeal, Lagos upholds judgment of Federal High Court, Lagos; Sanusi Lamido Sanusi (CBN Gov) has powers to hire & fire bank directors. •Football• EPL: Tottenham 2-0 Aston Villa. Spain: Racing 1-3 Malaga.

S.J News• [Nov 21, 2011]

S.J News• [Nov 21, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Guardian Boss Loss: Alex Uruemu Ibru (The Guardian publisher), aged 66, passed on November 20 while in the course of an illness. PHCN: Workers refusing to participate in biometric verification exercise to forfeit salaries -Prof Bart Nnaji (Minister of Power). Kwara: Wife of Chief Security Officer (CSO) to Gov Abdulfatah Ahmed (Kwara), Aisha, killed by armed robbers in village near Ogbomoso. Entertainment: FG to disburse N75bn Entertainment Industry Fund through Bank of Industry (BOI) & Africa Development Bank (AfDB). INEC v Govs: Supreme Court to hear appeal filed by INEC 2day; Tenure of Kogi, Adamawa, Bayelsa, Sokoto & Cross River state Govs extended beyond May 29, 2011. University Workers: NASU, SSANU & NAAT threaten to strike; To commence November 30 if FG fails to abide by resolutions after joint meeting. •Football• EPL: Chelsea 1-2 Liverpool. Spain: Atletico Madrid 3-2 Levante; Osasuna 0-0 Rayo Vallecano; Real Sociedad 0-0 Espanyol; Sevilla 1-2 Athletic Bilbao; Sporting Gijon 2-1 Getafe. Italy: Juventus 3-0 Palermo; Parma 2-0 Udinese; Roma 2-1 Lecce.

S.J News• [Nov 20, 2011]

S.J News• [Nov 20, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Bayelsa 2012: Hon Henry Seriaki Dickson (House of Reps) declared winner of PDP Primaries; Polls 365/411 votes. Kogi: Gunmen bomb Divisional Police station, Kabba, Kogi state; 2 policemen (Inspector & Lance corporal) on duty killed. Ogun Robbery: Olusegun Obasanjo Hilltop Estate residence of Mrs Salmot Badru (fmr Ogun Dep Gov) invaded. Osun PDP: PDP Chairman in Boluwaduro LG, Raimi Awoleye, slumped & died during meeting. Food: 60% of agricultural produce lost in 2010; Attributed to poor processing & storage capacities of Nigerian farmers -Akinwunmi Ayo Adesina (Minister of Agriculture). Libya: Saif al-Islam Gadhafi (slain Libyan leader's son) captured near Obari, Libya; Wanted by International Criminal Court (ICC) for alleged crimes against humanity. •Football• EPL: Everton 2-1 Wolves; Man City 3-1 Newcastle; Norwich 1-2 Arsenal; Stoke 2-3 QPR; Sunderland 0-0 Fulham; Swansea 0-1 Man Utd; West Brom 2-1 Bolton; Wigan 3-3 Blackburn. Spain: Barcelona 4-0 Real Zaragoza; Valencia 2-3 Real Madrid; Villarreal 1-0 Real Betis. Italy: Fiorentina 0-0 AC Milan; Inter Milan 2-1 Cagliari.

S.J News• [Nov 19, 2011]

S.J News• [Nov 19, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ FAAC: Federation Accounts Allocation Committee meeting deadlocked for 3rd time in 2 months; Statutory allocations for October among 3 tiers of Govt stalled. Bayelsa 2012: Gubernatorial primary election of PDP in Bayelsa state to hold 2day in spite of court's restraining order; Massive troops deployed. Boko Haram: Federal High court begins trial of 6 suspected members; Accused face 5-count charge of throwing bombs in & around Abuja between March & July, 2011. SAN: Federal High Court, Lagos strikes out suit against conferment of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) on 30 legal practitioners. Edo 2012: Labour Party (LP) to join forces with ANPP, CPC & PPP for July 14, 2012 Gov election. Hijab: Heads of public schools in Iwo LG, Osun state to submit memoranda on use of hijab in schools to Osun Govt. High Court: Gov Ibikunle Amosun (Ogun) to proceed through Truth Commission for inquiry into death, disappearance & assasination of persons during Gbenga Daniel's (fmr Ogun Gov) administration.

S.J News• [Nov 18, 2011]

S.J News• [Nov 18, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ MDAs: FG bars Ministries, Depts & Agencies 4rm registering contractors & service providers before securing contracts; Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) to take over. Bayelsa 2012: PDP Gov primary election to hold 2moro, in spite of Federal High court's restraining order. Constitution Review: President Jonathan inaugurates committee; Justice Mohammed Belgore as Chairman. ICPC v Shekerau: Ibrahim Shekarau (erstwhile Kano Gov) probed by ICPC over alleged N420m fraud. NIIA DG: President Jonathan approves appointment of Prof Bola Akinterinwa as DG, Nigerian Institute of International Affairs; Effective 4rm Nov 16, 2011. Gubernatorial: Supreme Court dismisses appeals filed against election of Gov Emmanuel Uduaghan (Delta) & Gov Peter Obi (Anambra). ILC: Mohammed Adoke (Minister of Justice) re-elected into 34-member International Law Commission for a 5-year term @ plenary meeting of UN General Assembly, New York. S.J wishes Adedayo D4 (SAN) a splendid Bday. Happy Wedding Anniversary to Mr Bunmi Akinsanmi.

S.J News• [Nov 17, 2011]

S.J News• [Nov 17, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Sylva v PDP: Federal High court restrains PDP 4rm holding Saturday’s Gov Primary election in Bayelsa state. Gavel Hit for Nay: Senate confirms Mrs Roli Bode George (Bode George's wife) as a member of National Population Commission (NPC) despite opposition 4rm 3 Lagos Senators. Tanker Explosion: 2 fuel tankers exploded @ ASCON & AP fuel station in Abuja; No life lost. Anambra Central Sen District: Court of Appeal, Enugu orders retrial of election petition filed by Prof Dora Akunyili (APGA) against Sen Chris Ngige (ACN). EFCC v Akingbola: Trial of Erastus Akingbola (fmr Intercontinental Bank MD) resumed on Wednesday; Lagos High Court, Ikeja admits 52 exhibits against accused. Kogi Gov: Federal High court, Abuja fixes November 24 to begin hearing for authentic PDP standard-bearer. Liberia: President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf (Unity Party) & Joseph Nyuma Boakai (VP-elect) declared winner of presidential run-off election. Syria: Arab League issues 3-day ultimatum to end repression of protesters & allow teams of observers or face sanctions.

S.J News• [Nov 16, 2011]

S.J News• [Nov 16, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Corruption: Plea bargain is dubious, illegal & invented to shield high-profile criminals -Justice Dahiru Musdapher (Chief Justice of Nigeria). Oil & Gas: President Jonathan appoints Mr Reginald Chika Stanley (Executive Secretary, PPPRA) & Mr Osten Oluyemisi Olurunsola (HOD, DPR) with immediate effect. EFCC v OGD: High Court, Abeokuta to begin hearing on alleged 16-count charge on Gbenga Daniel (erstwhile Ogun Gov) 2moro. Bauchi State Assembly: Tribunal, Bauchi nullifies election of Idi Shehu Tiyin (Warji constituency; PDP); Hamza Gawo (ACN) declared winner. Nationalized Banks: Federal High Court, Lagos restrains Mainstreet, Keystone & Enterprise Bank, pending determination of the motion on notice in suit filed by aggrieved shareholders. Sango Motor Parks: Opposing factions of National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) clash in Sango-Ota, Ogun state. PHCN: National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) protests deployment of soldiers to PHCN facilities; Embarks on industrial action until rescission of directive. Zuccotti Park: Eviction of Occupy protesters upheld by New York court; Protesters allowed to return without camping.

S.J News• [Nov 15, 2011]

S.J News• [Nov 15, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ National Honours: President Jonathan confers 355 national awards; Aliko Dangote bags 2nd highest award of Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON). Akwa Ibom Gov: Supreme court orders retrial in election tribunal; John Akpanudodehe (ACN) to re-challenge Gov Godswill Akpabio (PDP). N4.56bn Pension Scam: EFCC arraigns Dr Sani Teidi Shuaibu (fmr Director, Pension Admin), 9 others & 30 companies before Federal High Court, Abuja in an amended 24-count charge. Budget: Gov Babatunde Fashola (Lagos) presents N485.292bn budget proposal for 2012 fiscal year. Benue Gov: Supreme Court upholds appeal filed by Steve Ugbah (ACN candidate) challenging declaration of Gabriel Suswam as governor. Convocation: 1,647 persons graduate 4rm University of Ibadan (UI); 75 1st Class graduates receive PG scholarship in UI. Kaduna North Sen District: Tribunal declares Ahmed Makarfi (PDP) winner; Challenged victory of Sen Yusuf Ahmed (CPC); PDP- 364,801, CPC-356,579 votes.

S.J News• [Nov 14, 2011]

S.J News• [Nov 14, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Bayelsa 2012: PDP's National Working Committee (NWC) disqualifies Gov Timipre Sylva (Bayelsa), Timi Alaibe (fmr NDDC MD), Ben Murray Bruce (Silverbird) & Mr Igali. Kebbi Gov: Tribunal, Birnin Kebbi nullifies election of Gov Usman Saidu Dakiagari (PDP; Yaradua's son-in-law); Petition filed by Garimallam (CPC candidiate); Fresh election to be conducted within 90 days. National Honours Award: To hold @ International Conference Centre (ICC), Abuja 2day; Prof Chinua Achebe (novelist) rejects honour for 2nd time in 7 years. Anambra State Assembly: Tony Uche Ezekwelu (APGA) loses seat to Mr Ebele Obi (ACN) in Idemili South State Constituency. Border: FG orders reactivation of 22 border security posts (Chad, Niger, Benin & Cameroon) as security measures. Nasarawa: Election Petitions Tribunal, Lafia upholds victory of Gov Umaru Tanko Al-Makura in a 2 to1 split decision of 3-man panel. Italy: Mario Monti (Economist) nominated to replace Silvio Berlusconi as Italy's Prime Minister.

S.J News• [Nov 13, 2011]

S.J News• [Nov 13, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ 17th Nigerian Economic Summit: Sanusi Lamido Sanusi (CBN Gov) advocates listing of multinationals' shares on floor of Nigerian Stock Exchange through legislation. Borno Gov: Tribunal, Abuja upholds election of Gov Kashim Shettima (ANPP); Dismisses petition filed by Mohammed Goni (PDP standard bearer). Bayelsa 2012: Gov Timipre Sylva (Bayelsa) formally declares for 2nd term under the auspices of PDP; October 27 clearance certificate is valid for November 19 primary election -Sylva. Gubernatorial: Victory of Gov Rochas Okorocha (Imo; APGA) affirmed by Election Petitions Tribunal, Imo. Youth Stakeholders Forum: Gov Babatunde Fashola (Lagos) hosts 2nd edition; Urges positive attitude, passion, creativity for success in entrepreneurship. Tsegba v Akume: National & State House of Assembly Tribunal, Makurdi upholds election of Sen George Akume (Minority Leader; ACN). 2011 National Honours: To be held 2moro @ International Conference Centre (ICC), Abuja; About 364 recipients expected. Debt Crisis: Silvio Berlusconi (Italian Prime Minister) resigns.

S.J News• [Nov 12, 2011]

S.J News• [Nov 12, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Fuel Subsidy: Buhari supports deregulation -President Goodluck Jonathan; Muhammadu Buhari (fmr Head of state) refutes statement. Enugu Gov: Election petition tribunal upholds election of Gov Sullivan Chime (Enugu; PDP); Dismisses petition filed by Mr Okey Ezea (LP candidate). Electricity: FG to introduce 3-year subsidy programme for power sector 4rm January 2012 -Prof Barth Nnaji (Minister of Power). Imo Gov: Election Petitions Tribunal to deliver judgement 2day; Gov Rochas Okorocha's (Imo; APGA) victory challenged by PDP. Dissolved Tribunal: Justice Dalhatu Adamu (President, Court of Appeal) makes U-turn; Panel to deliver judgment 2day in petition filed by Mohammed Goni (PDP candidate) against Gov Kassim Shettima (Borno; ANPP). Ebonyi: Petition filed by Sen Julius Ucha (ANPP candidate) dismissed by Tribunal, Abakaliki; Upholds election of Gov Martin Elechi (Ebonyi; PDP). Great v Uduaghan: Election Petition Tribunal, Asaba upholds victory of Gov Emmanuel Uduaghan (Delta; PDP); Dismisses petiton filed by Great Ogboru (DPP candidate). Kwara Tribunal: Election of Gov Abdulfatah Ahmed (Kwara; PDP) upheld; Dismisses petition filed by Mr Dele Belgore (ACN candidate). MLB: Wilson Ramos (Washington Nationals Catcher) found alive 2 days after being abducted in Venezuela. S.J wishes Herbdul a splendid Bday.

S.J News• [Nov 11, 2011]

S.J News• [Nov 11, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Economic Summit Blackout: 17th Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) held @ Transcorp Hilton Hotel yday; Power outage for over 30mins disrupts summit. Corruption: Justice Dahiru Musdapher (Chief Justice of Nigeria) gives judges 6 months ultimatum to dispose corruption cases. Kudirat Abiola's Demise: Lagos High court fixes Judgement for trial of Maj Al-Hamza (late Sani Abacha's CSO) & Lateef Shofolahan for January 30, 2012. Bauchi Gov: Tribunal, Bauchi upholds election of Gov Isa Yuguda (Bauchi; PDP); Petition filed by Yusuf Maitama Tuggar (CPC candidate) struck out. Ogun Heist: 5 banks in Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye, Ogun state raided; Cash carted away. Dual Citizenship: Gov Election Petition Tribunal, Ibadan dismisses petition filed against Gov Abiola Ajimobi (Oyo) by PDP. Security Threat: Lagos Govt issues 14-day ultimatum for removal of abandoned vehicles within Govt premises. Borno Tribunal: Gov election tribunal disbanded few minutes before delivery of judgement; Petition filed by Mohammed Goni (PDP candidate).

S.J News• [Nov 10, 2011]

S.J News• [Nov 10, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ FEC Meeting: Agreed & verifiable transition plan now prerequisite for award of contracts, to ensure completion. Nov 19 Primaries: PDP clears 3 more (now 7) Gov aspirants in 2nd batch; Gov Timipre Sylva (Bayelsa), Ben Murray Bruce (Silverbird) & Timi Alaibe (fmr NDDC boss) still missing. Kaduna: Corpse discovered @ Ungwan Katsit, near Alhaji Muhammadu Isa Muhammadu's (Emir of Jema’a) palace sparks protest. Kudirat Abiola's Death: Written addresses to be adopted 2day by parties in trial of Maj Hamza Al-Mustapha (fmr CSO to late Sani Abacha) & Lateef Shofolahan. Honorary Doctorate: ACN calls for withdrawal of Nigerian Defence Academy's (NDA) degrees upon Gov Godswill Akpabio (Akwa Ibom) & Deziani Alison-Madueke (Minister of Petroleum); Awardees not deserving -ACN. NCS: Nigeria Customs Services generates N602bn to surpass its 2011 revenue collection target. Super Eagles: Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to unveil Stephen Okechukwu Keshi (new Head Coach) @ Media Centre, National Stadium complex 2day. Turkey: 5.7 magnitude earthquake hits eastern Turkey; No fewer than 5 persons dead; Many trapped beneath rubble. S.J wishes Engr Akeem & Engr Leye Papi a splendid Bday.

S.J News• [Nov 9, 2011]

S.J News• [Nov 9, 2011]• http://
sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Economy: President Jonathan to kick-off 17th Nigerian Economic Summit in Abuja 2moro. 132bn in Treasury Bills: CBN to sell N39.27bn, N45bn & N47.78bn in 91-day, 182-day & 364-day treasury bills respectively. Security: US army offers counter-insurgency training to Nigerian military -UK Guardian. Dual Citizenship: Election Petitions Tribunal, Oyo to deliver judgement in petition filed by PDP against Gov Abiola Ajimobi (Oyo) 2moro. 2010 Annual Report: N136.74bn lost by shareholders of deposit money banks between 2009 & 2010 -Umaru Ibrahim (MD, Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation). Plateau Senator: Sen Silas Janfa (Plateau South) dies in Jos private hospital @ 70years after brief illness. Tourism: FG to review tourism master-plan to attract more Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) & boost tourism -Mr Edem Duke (Minister of Tourism, Culture & National Orientation). Roman Catholic: Pope Benedict XVI Joseph Ratzinger appoints Rev Father Anselm Umorem (born April 14, 1962) as Auxiliary Bishop for Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja.

S.J News• [Nov 8, 2011]

S.J News• [Nov 8, 2011]• http://
sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Aviation: FG grants British Airways (BA) 1-week extension (now Nov 15) before implementation of reduced slots; Heathrow–MMIA flights slashed 4rm 7 to 3 weekly. Abuja: SSS dismisses United States warning of a plot by Boko Haram to bomb 3 Luxury hotels in Abuja; US warns citizens to avoid premises; Dwindling patronage recorded in hotels. Environmental Pollution: Ogoniland, Rivers state inhabitants protest non-implementation of United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) report by FG 3 months after submission. Fuel Subsidy: Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) restates opposition to FG's planned removal of fuel subsidy. Cocaine: NDLEA foils importation 4rm Brazil; 5.3kg & 1.090kg of cocaine 4rm 2 suspects intercepted @ Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA); Estimated street value of over N51m -NDLEA. Liberia: Winston Tubman (Congress for Democratic Change candidate) boycotts 2day's presidential run-off with President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf; Alleges fraud. Michael Jackson: Conrad Murray (MJ's physician) found guilty of involuntary manslaughter; Remanded in custody; Sentencing set for Nov 29.

S.J News• [Nov 7, 2011]

S.J News• [Nov 7, 2011]• http://
sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Yobe: Gov Ibrahim Gaidam (Yobe) imposes dusk-to-dawn (7am-to-7pm) curfew until state security improves. Akwa Ibom: State Govt sets up 14-member committee to peruse MoU submitted by Septa Energy Nigeria Ltd (SENL) vis-à-vis construction of 37.3km gas pipeline project in Akwa Ibom. Bomb Blast: UN Security Council condemns attacks in Damaturu & Potiskum, Yobe state; Expresses condolences to victims, families & Nigeria. N250bn Bond: Rivers State Govt to borrow N250bn 4rm capital market to execute long-term projects; Appeals to members of the public for approval. Terrorism: FG to publish Nigerian List of terrorists & sponsors; Measures contained in a Gazette of Regulations released by Mohammed Bello Adoke (Attorney-General). Niger Delta: Repentant militants threaten to resume attacks within 2 weeks unless demands are met; Urges FG to pay regular monthly allowances. •Football• EPL: Bolton 5-0 Stoke; Fulham 1-3 Tottenham; Wolves 3-1 Wigan. Spain: Athletic Bilbao 2-2 Barcelona; Espanyol 0-0 Villarreal; Getafe 3-2 Atletico Madrid; Real Madrid 7-1 Osasuna. Italy: AC Milan 4-0 Catania; Atalanta 1-0 Cagliari; Cesena 0-1 Lecce; Chievo 1-0 Fiorentina. S.J wishes Sally a splendid Bday.

S.J News• [Nov 6, 2011]

S.J News• [Nov 6, 2011]• http://
sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Kaduna North Sen District: Sen Ahmed Makarfi (fmr Kaduna Gov) urges Tribunal to nullify election of Sen Yusuf Baba-Ahmed (CPC) & declare him winner; Judgement to be delivered November 14. Kidnap: Rev Father Chijioke Amoke (Parish Priest, Onitsha-Enugu Parish, Enugu) abducted; N10m ransom demanded. Bomb Blasts: President Jonathan cancels all appointments, plus attendance @ younger brother’s wedding in Bayelsa, as a mark of respect for victims of Borno & Yobe State bomb blasts. Benue Gov Election: US-based Nigerians petition United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland over violations of human rights in Benue state. Edo 2012: Over 1000 ACN members, CPC members decamp to PDP. Jos Killings: Details of report on preliminary probe to be made public soon -Mr Luis Moreno-Ocampo (Prosecutor, International Criminal Court). •Football• EPL: Arsenal 3-0 West Brom; Aston Villa 3-2 Norwich; Blackburn 0-1 Chelsea; Liverpool 0-0 Swansea; Man Utd 1-0 Sunderland; Newcastle 2-1 Everton; QPR 2-3 Man City. Spain: Levante 0-2 Valencia; Mallorca 0-0 Sevilla; Real Betis 0-0 Malaga. Italy: Novara 0-2 Roma; Palermo 3-1 Bologna.

S.J News• [Nov 5, 2011]

S.J News• [Nov 5, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ PH Robbery: 6 policemen & 3 bystanders killed in bullion van robbery @ Elikpokwuodu-Rukpokwu, Port Harcourt, Rivers state. Suwe v NDLEA: Babatunde Omidina (Baba Suwe) released on bail (N500,000 with 1 surety); 25 excretions without cocaine -Counsel. Borno Blast: Explosion rocks headquarters of Joint Military Task Force (JTF) Operation Restore Hope, Maiduguri. Dep Gov Passes: Mr David Albashi (Gombe Dep Gov) dies in German hospital @ 52yrs due to motor accident; State Govt declares 7-days mourning 4rm November 4, 2011. Bauchi: State police arrests suspected manufacturer of illegal firearms & ammunition. Zamfara Gubernatorial: Tribunal, Gusau upholds election of Gov Abdulaziz Abubakar Yari (ANPP); Petitioner (PDP) fined N20,000. VP Convoy: Hon Oladimeji Ojo (House of Reps; Tinubu's son-in-law) arrested & detained @ Presidential Villa over alleged infraction on Namadi Sambo's (VP) convoy.

S.J News• [Nov 4, 2011]

S.J News• [Nov 4, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Pipeline Vandals: State Security Service (SSS) parades 3 suspects vis-à-vis Agip Oil gas pipeline explosion in Nembe, Bayelsa state. Tollgates: FG to re-introduce tollgates in 2012 for revenue generation to maintain federal highways -Mr Mike Onolomemen (Minister of Works). Post-election Violence: INEC gives N27.5m compensation to 42 relatives of slain corps members, staff & INEC ad-hoc staff. N1.3trn Fuel Subsidy: Senate hearing stalled due to NNPC, CBN & Ministry of Petroleum Resources absence; Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (Finance Minister) present but sought more time to submit brief. Katsina Gov Election: Tribunal dismisses Aminu Bello Masari's (CPC candidate) petition against return of Gov Ibrahim Shema (Katsina; PDP). Deregulation: PDP's National Working Committee (NWC) endorses removal of fuel subsidy. Gov Election: Tribunal, Minna dismisses petition filed by Ibrahim Shetima (CPC standard-bearer); Election of Gov Mu’azu Aliyu (Niger; PDP) upheld. Ojukwu: ex-biafran warlord, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, celebrates 78th birthday 2day, 4th November, 2011. Super Eagles Coach: Stephen Keshi to earn N5m monthly, same as Samson Siasia (ex-coach).

S.J News• [Nov 3, 2011]

S.J News• [Nov 3, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Steering Committee: Nigeria Govs Forum inaugurates committee for performance appraisal of Govs; To be headed by Muhammed Uwais (fmr Chief Justice of Nigeria). NNPC Debt: House of Reps probes indebtedness to Federation account; NNPC owed N842bn, not N450bn between 2004 & 2008 -Mrs Zainab Ahmed (Executive Secretary, Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative). Corruption: Edwin Clark (fmr Minister of Information) calls on Justice Dahiru Musdapher (Chief Justice of Nigeria) to declare state of emergency in judiciary. Bauchi Gov: Election Petition Tribunal, Bauchi reserves judgment for 2 weeks; Petition filed by Mr Yusuf Tuggar (CPC candidate) challenges victory of Gov Isa Yuguda (PDP). Super Eagles Coach: Stephen Okechukwu Keshi (fmr Super Eagles captain) appointed; Mandated to qualify Nigeria for 2013 Nations Cup & 2014 World Cup (quarter-finals). Makurdi North: Court of Appeal, Makurdi sacks Terhemwen Tarzohor (Benue State Assembly Speaker; PDP); Certificate of return to be issued to Avine Agbum (ACN). Abia Gov Candidate: Appeal Court, Abuja affirms Abuja Federal High Court judgement; Gov Theodore Orji (Abia; PDP) declared as PDP candidate; Appeal filed by Ikechi Emenike (PDP Aspirant) dismissed. Siasia v NFF: Samson Siasia (Sacked Super Eagles Coach) drags Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) board to Abuja High Court for breach of contract; Salaries & allowances not paid regularly -Siasia.

S.J News• [Nov 2, 2011]

S.J News• [Nov 2, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Presidential Election: Tribunal dismisses CPC's petition for lack of merit; Upholds election of President Jonathan (PDP). Suwe v NDLEA: Ikeja High court grants Babatunde Omidina (Baba Suwe) N500,00 bail with 1 surety in like sum; To take effect on November 4, 2011 if excreta isn't 'white'. Presidential SAs: Sen Ben Obi (inter-party affairs), Ahmed Gulak (political matters), Mrs Mariam Nnemaka Ali (inter-Govt affairs) & Prof Tamuno-Preye Agiobenebo (economic matters) appointed as aides. Bayelsa Gov Primaries: Oruta Justine Boloubo, Henry Seriake Dickson, Enai Christopher Fullpower & Kalango Michael Youppele cleared thus far by PDP National Working Committee (NWC). Borno: Trial of 65 Boko Haram suspects @ Maiduguri High Court adjourned again; 4 of accused absent; Case adjourned to December 13. NPDC Board: Mrs Diezani Alison-Madueke (Minister of Petroleum) inaugurates Nigerian Petroleum Development Company (NNPC subsidiary) board.