S.J News• [Dec 21, 2011]

S.J News• [Dec 21, 2011]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ BPE Probe (1999 to Date): Senate approves sack of Ms Bolanle Onagoruwa (DG, Bureau of Public Enterprises) for gross incompetence; Reverses sale of Transcorp Hilton, Abuja Sheraton Hotel & Daily Times of Nigeria. Bank Heist: Armed robbers invade UBA, Intercontinetal & GTBank in Okene, Okene LG, Kogi state; 10 persons killed. Rivers Appropriation Bill: Gov Rotimi Amaechi (Rivers) presents proposed 2012 budget of N427bn (N314.27bn capital; N112.73bn recurrent expenditure) to State House of Assembly. Kano Speaker: Hon Abdullahi Yusuf (Speaker, State House of Assembly) impeached for alleged incompetence; Hon Garba Salau (Kiru LG) elected as new Speaker. Public Holiday: FG declares Dec 26, Dec 27 & Jan 2 as public holidays -Patrick Abba Moro (Minister of Interior). Oyo Budget: Gov Abiola Ajimobi (Oyo) presents 2012 budget proposal of N160.6bn (N72.7 recurrent; N87.9bn capital expenditure). Cement: Importation of cement to end by 1st quarter of 2012 -President Jonathan; Nigeria's oil well reserve to dry up in next 35 years -oil experts' prediction. Plateau Budget: Gov David Jonah Jang (Plateau) presents budget proposal of N112bn (N44.3bn recurrent; N67.7bn capital expenditure). Arik Air: Nigerian air hostess (30yrs) arrested @ Heathrow Airport on Sunday for smuggling 4kg of cocaine into UK. S.J wishes Jumoke Elutade a splendid Bday.