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.