S.J News• [Dec 2, 2011]

S.J News• [Dec 2, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Fuel Subsidy: Proposed removal is premature -House of Reps; Adopts joint committees' recommendations on 2012 -2015 Medium Term Fiscal Framework (MTFF). Same Sex Marriage (Prohibition): Passage of bill is irrevocable; Unfair to tie foreign aids to law -Sen David Mark (Senate President). National Merit Award: I rejected Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR) because I have Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) -Lt Gen Domkat Bali (retd; fmr Defence Minister). SSS v Ali: Abuja Chief Magistrate court reserves ruling on Sen Ali Ndume's (Borno) bail application till Monday, Dec 5, 2011; Allegedly linked with Boko Haram sect. NNOM: Monetary value of Nigerian National Order of Merit Award increased by 100%; 4rm N5m to N10m & takes effect 4rm 2010. Unrest: Katsina Govt sacks provost & registrar of Yusuf Bala Usman College of Legal & General Studies, Daura, Katsina state; Dissolves Governing Council. Fuel Subsidy Probe: Senate ad-hoc committee issues 7-day ultimatum to Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (Finance Minister) to tender details of fuel import audit report in the last 11 months. Gov Election: Movement restricted in Kogi state 2moro between 6am & 8pm -Mr John Amanana Abrakasanga (CP). Lagos: Toll on Lekki-Epe Expressway to commence December 18, 2011; Motorcycles(N50); Cars & Tricycles (N120); SUVs, Minibuses & Pick-up trucks (N150); Danfo (N80); Light trucks & 2-axle buses (N250); Heavy trucks & Buses (N350).