S.J News• [Dec 31, 2012]

S.J News• [Dec 31, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Fuel Price: Pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) won't be increased in January, 2013; Vandalised pipelines @ Ije-Ododo, Lagos & Arepo, Ogun state restored -NNPC. EFCC v Sylva: Abuja High Court grants interim order restraining EFCC from seizing Timipre Sylva's (fmr Bayelsa Gov) property in Abuja. Abia: State House of Assembly passes ₦137.2bn 2013 budget; ₦68.4bn recurrent & ₦68.8bn capital expenditure; ₦134.1bn proposed by Gov Theodore Orji (Abia). Gombe: State House of Assembly member, Hon Jalo Ganga (Gombe North; Chairman, House Committee on Finance) abducted in Gombe on Sunday -Muhammed Sule (Gombe CP). Rivers: Gov Rotimi Amaechi (Rivers) names Nkpogu road in Port Harcourt, Rivers state after Owoye Andrew Azazi (fmr NSA). PSC: Police Service Commission stops use of Federal Character in appointment of AIGs, CPs, other ranks; To be based on merit & performance. AFCON 2013: South Africa unveils Africa Cup of Nations squad; 7 foreign-based players in 23-man squad -Coach Gordon Igesund.

S.J News• [Dec 30, 2012]

S.J News• [Dec 30, 2012]•http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Alake of Egbaland (25-year Tussle): Gov Ibikunle Amosun (Ogun), Olusegun Obasanjo, Ernest Shonekan (fmr Head of Interim National Govt) reconcile Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo (Alake of Egbaland), Adedapo Tejuoso (Osile of Oke Ona Egba), Halidu Olaloko (Agura of Gbagura) & Adegboyega Dosunmu (Olowu of Owu). Kogi: Gov Idris Wada (Kogi) undergoes successful surgery on thigh region; In stable condition & won’t be flown abroad for treatment -Dr Felix Ogidingbe (CMD, Cedar Crest Hospital, Abuja); Involved in fatal car accident on Friday. Drug Trafficking: NDLEA nabs 30 yr-old with ingested 980g of cocaine and 34 yr-old with ingested 1.170kg of cocaine & 335g of heroin, @ MMIA. Prerogative of Mercy: Gov Ibikunle Amosun (Ogun) releases 20 prisoners; Sentences of 3 on death roll commuted to life imprisonment -Yusuph Olaniyonu (Commissioner for Information & Strategy). 4 Star General: Andrew Iwoye Azazi (fmr National Security Adviser) interred on Saturday @ Ijaw National Heroes Square in Yenegoa, Bayelsa state. Health: Osun state Govt to invest N1bn on rehabilitation of its 9 state hospitals in 2013; N120m spent on procurement of drugs in the last 1 year for free health programme -Gov Rauf Aregbesola (Osun). NHRC: Nigeria’s National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) calls on SSS to release 2 journalists detained on Monday without charges.

S.J News• [Dec 29, 2012]

S.J News• [Dec 29, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Okada: Kwara State Govt approves single uniform, issues identity cards to commercial motorcycle riders in Kwara state to curb crime; Groups reduced to 7. Kogi: Gov Idris Wada's (Kogi) convoy involved in ghastly accident along Lokoja–Ajaokuta road; Aide-de-Camp dies @ scene; Governor survived. Named After Footballer: Adokiye Amiesimaka Sports Complex, 36,000 capacity seating stadium, in Rivers State to be completed early 2013 -Fred Igwe (Commissioner for Sports). Rivers: State Govt to spend ₦21bn for construction of Trans-Kalabari Road; Project re-awarded to Lubrik Construction Company (LCC) -Gov Rotimi Amaechi (Rivers). 2013 Budget: Lagos State House of Assembly approves ₦499.105bn (₦229.729bn recurrent, ₦269.376bn capital expenditure); ₦477.277bn presented by Gov Babatunde Fashola (Lagos). Kaduna: Justice Rahila Cudjo (Chief Judge) administers oath of office on Nuhu Audu Bajoga (fmr PDP Chairman, Kaduna); Sworn-in as Deputy Gov of Kaduna state. Alimony: $6bn Forbes-estimated bloke, Silvio Berlusconi (fmr Italian PM; 76yrs), to pay Veronica Lario (ex-wife; 56 yrs) €36m (£30m) annually; ex-PM to keep their £60m villa.

S.J News• [Dec 28, 2012]

S.J News• [Dec 28, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Deputy Gov: Kaduna State House of Assembly okays Nuhu Bajoga (Kaduna PDP Chairman; 63yrs) as new deputy governor after 10-minute closed-door session. Succour: Sen Iyiola Omisore pays ₦2.5m medical bills for 9yr-old & 20yr-old; Patients diagnosed with cancer of the bone & cancer of the lip respectively. Army: Nigerian Army releases list of 51 senior officers retired with effect from December 31, 2012; 12 Major-Generals, 24 Brigadier-Generals & 15 Colonels. Hilltop Mansion: Section of Olusegun Obasanjo’s (fmr President) Abeokuta, Ogun state residence gutted by fire. Drug Racketeering: NDLEA nabs Colombian drug baron, 7 Nigerians in Lagos over illegal production of methamphetamine -Ahmadu Giade (Chairman, NDLEA). Edo: State Govt rejects ranking as Unsafe; Edo listed as unsafe by Bureau of Consular Affairs, US Department of State for US citizens during holiday season. Budget of Collective Renaissance: Gov Kashim Shettima (Borno) presents 2013 appropriation bill; ₦52.1bn recurrent, ₦132.1bn capital expenditure; Weeps during presentation over havoc wreaked on state. Kaduna Fair: Kaduna Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines & Agriculture (KADCCIMA) fixes February 22 to March 3, 2013 for 34th edition of Kaduna International Trade Fair.

S.J News• [Dec 27, 2012]

S.J News• [Dec 27, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Refinery: Warri refinery currently producing 63% of its installed capacity; No maintenance issues to warrant its shutdown -Warri Refining & Petrochemical Company. Sedan, Danfo, Molue: FRSC pegs minimum age of commercial drivers in Nigeria @ 26 for maturity in driving & protection of lives. Continuity in Governance: Gov Abiola Ajimobi (Oyo) endorsed for another term from 2015 by PDP stalwarts in Ibadan, Oyo state. Jankara Market: Lagos Island explosion on Wednesday due to firecrackers stored in warehouse; No fewer than 12 buildings razed, 10 vehicles burnt. South Africa: Nelson Mandela (94yrs; fmr President; Nobel Laureate) discharged from hospital; Received treatment for lung infection & underwent surgery for removal of gallstones. Syria: Gen Abdulaziz al-Shalal (Military Police Chief) defects from army due to alleged deviation from primary duty of protection; Declares allegiance to uprising against President Bashar al-Assad. World’s Longest: China launches 2,298km (1,428mile) high-speed rail line linking Beijing & Guangzhou; Trains to run @ 300kph (186mph).

S.J News• [Dec 26, 2012]

S.J News• [Dec 26, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Electricity: Egbin Power Plant now generates 1,030MW, up from 600MW, with 5 of 6 turbines working @ full capacity -Mike Uzoigwe (CEO). Warri Refinery: Warri Refinery & Petrochemical Company undergoing routine maintenance for 21 days to boost plant's operating capacity. Abia: Gov Theodore Orji (Abia) grants state pardon to 8 persons incarcerated, in line with Christmas celebration. NIS: Vacancy not advertised to avoid repeat of rush during 2006 recruitment exercise that led to death of applicants -Nigerian Immigration Service; Denies allotment of slots. Terrorism: Charge against Nigerian activist & founder of Hope for the Niger Delta Campaign (HNDC), Sunny Ofehe, dropped by Dutch prosecutors due to lack of evidence. Diversified Economy: Non-oil exports rose from $1m in 2005 to $3.2bn as @ end of 2011 following FG's incentive in granting Export Expansion Grant to stakeholders -Dr Yerima Lawal Ngama (Minister of State Finance).

S.J News• [Dec 25, 2012]

S.J News• [Dec 25, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Kaduna: Gov Muktar Yero nominates Nuhu Bajoga (PDP Chairman, Kaduna) as Deputy Governor of Kaduna state -Saidu Adamu (Commissioner for Information). Budget for Consolidation for Restoration: Gov Seriake Dickson (Bayelsa) presents ₦285.93bn appropriation bill for 2013 fiscal year; ₦133.235bn (46.6%) recurrent, ₦152.695bn (53.40%) capital. MMIA: Nigerian Customs Service nabs passenger with $456,000 during outward clearance to China en route Doha @ Lagos airport -NCS. 2013 Budget: Gov Babangida Aliyu signs 2013 appropriation bill of ₦84bn into law; ₦46.7bn recurrent, ₦37.5bn capital expenditure. Kidnap: 4 Italian oil workers abducted along Pennington River, Bayelsa state on December 23. Budget of Work in Progress: Gov Rotimi Amaechi (Rivers) presents ₦490.32bn budget proposal for 2013 fiscal year to State House of Assembly. UCTH: Kidney Dialysis Centre @ University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) now fully functional -Dr Thomas Agan (CMD, UCTH).

S.J News• [Dec 24, 2012]

S.J News• [Dec 24, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Stadium: Contract for renovation of National Stadium, Abuja awarded to Julius Berger Nigeria Plc; Renovation to begin January 2013 -Bolaji Abdullahi (Minister of Sports). EDSIEC: Gov Adams Oshiomhole (Edo) constitutes Edo State Independent Electoral Commission; Headed by Solomon Ogoh. Merchandise Trade: ₦13,929.2bn earned from merchandise trade in 1st half of 2012, against 2011's ₦13,224.4bn -National Bureau of Statistics. Imo: State Govt to redesign Owerri Master plan for transformation to master piece -Uche Nwosu (Commissioner for Lands, Survey & Urban Planning). Abia: State Govt discovers 1727 ghost workers on pay roll of 17 Local Govt Councils by biometric data implementation committee. Plateau: Sacked Senator representing Plateau North Sen district, Gyang Pwajok, appeals Federal High Court's order @ Court of Appeal, Jos. Ogun Debt: Gov Ibikunle Amosun (Ogun) inherited total debt of ₦51 from Gbenga Daniel administration -Mrs Kemi Adeosun (Commissioner for Finance). Loan: Legal Defence and Assistance Project (LEDAP) drags FG, NASS to Federal High Court, Abuja over FG's request for $7.9bn from international credit agencies.

S.J News• [Dec 23, 2012]

S.J News• [Dec 23, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ SEC: President Jonathan approves appointment of Dr Suleyman Abdu Ndanusa as Chairman of Securities & Exchange Commission, 2 Executive Commissioners & 3 Non-Executive Commissioners. Ebonyi: Gov Martins Elechi recalls Commissioners for Justice, Works & Culture and Tourism; Suspended 1 month ago for improper dressing to state banquet @ Govt House Lodge in Abakaliki. Electricity (4,374MW- 4,349MW- 4,500MW): Power generation peaks @ 4,500MW; 5,000MW targeted by end of 2012 -Zainab Kuchi (Minister of State for Power). MDA: ICPC issues December 31 deadline for Ministries, Departments & Agencies to return unspent balances on personnel votes to Federation's Sub-Treasury -Ekpo Nta (Chairman, ICPC). Kidnap: Wife of Brig-Gen Oluwole Rotimi (rtd; fmr Military Gov of Old Western Region), Titilayo, released in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun; Abducted on December 3 in premises of AOK Logistics (her company), Ibadan, Oyo. Egypt: Mahmoud Mekki (Vice President; 58yrs) resigns on final day of referendum on draft constitution. Pope Visits Prison: Pope Benedict XVI pardons Paolo Gabriele (erstwhile butler); Serving 18-month jail sentence for theft & leakage of confidential papers -Vatican.

S.J News• [Dec 22, 2012]

S.J News• [Dec 22, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ 2012 Nov/Dec WASSCE: 150,615 candidates (37.97%) out of 396,614 candidates obtain credits in 5 subjects, including Maths & English; 47, 289 results withheld. 2013 Budget: Gov Adams Oshiomole (Edo) signs ₦149.5bn appropriation bill for 2013 fiscal year into law; ₦150.45bn presented to state house of Assembly. NPA: President Jonathan appoints Tony Anenih as Chairman of Nigerian Ports Authority. Amnesty: Additional 3,642 ex-militants to be included in 3rd Phase of Amnesty Programme -Kingsley Kuku (SA to President on Niger Delta). ARP, NDP, NTP: INEC deregisters African Renaissance Party, National Democratic Party & National Transformation; 28 deregistered on December 13, 2012. Adamawa PDP: Gov Murtala Nyako bans political activities in Adamawa state; PDP state congresses to begin 27th December, 2012. Hyundai: 4 South Korean expatriates released unscathed; Abducted in Bayelsa state on Monday. Italy: Mario Monti (Italian Prime Minister) hands his resignation to President Giorgio Napolitano following Parliamment's approval of budget by 309-55 vote. Historic View: Psy's (South Korean rapper) Gangnam Style hits 1 billion views on YouTube; Posted on video-sharing site on July 15, 2012.

S.J News• [Dec 21, 2012]

S.J News• [Dec 21, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ 2013 Budget: National Assembly passes 2013 appropriation bill of ₦4.987tn into law; ₦4.924tn proposed by President Jonathan in October. Polio: Niger State Govt to setup mobile courts across 25 LGA for prosecution of parents over refusal to immunize children; ₦10, 000 fine or 6-month imprisonment for defaulters. SWF: Investments under Sovereign Wealth Fund to take-off in March, 2013 following ratification of its Strategy Document by board of Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA). Kidnap: Nkiru Sylvanus (Nollywood actress) & Kenneth Okolie (fmr Mr Nigeria) released by captors; Abducted in Owerri, Imo state on Monday. NPA, CAC, NIMASA: President Jonathan approves boards of directors for Nigerian Ports Authority, Corporate Affairs Commission & Nigerian Maritime Administration & Safety Agency. Arrest Evasion: EFCC declares Abubakar Audu (fmr Kogi Gov) wanted over ₦4bn fraud while in office between 1999 & 2003 -Wilson Uwujaren (EFCC spokesman). FG-Brokered: Plateau workers suspend 7 month-old strike over non-payment of ₦18,000 minimum wage; Payment of salaries to be made from October to December, 2012. Sustained Prosperity: Gov Abdulfatah Ahmed (Kwara) presents ₦94.4bn for 2013 fiscal year to State House of Assembly for approval. CAF 2012: Ivorian national, Yaya Toure (29yr-old; Manchester City), named CAF African Player of the Year for 2nd consecutive year in Accra, Ghana.

S.J News• [Dec 20, 2012]

S.J News• [Dec 20, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Fuel Subsidy: House of Reps okays President Jonathan’s ₦161.6bn request for supplementary budget for 2012 fiscal year. Naval Helicopter Crash: Federal Executive Council (FEC) holds valedictory session for Patrick Yakowa (fmr Kaduna Gov), Gen Andrew Owoye Azazi (fmr NSA), 4 others; Memos deferred to January 9, 2013. Army: Nigerian Army Council okays promotion of 22 Brigadier-Generals to Major-Generals, 37 Colonels to Brigadier-Generals & 91 Lieutenant-Colonels to Colonels. ITF: FG owing students under the Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) ₦12bn in allowance -Prof Longmas Wapmuk (DG, Industrial Training Fund). Ogun: State Govt suspends Secondary school Principal for allegedly conducting virginity test on female students -Segun Odubela (Commissioner for Education). Prize for Leadership: Prof Wole Soyinka (Nobel Laureate) bags Obafemi Awolowo Prize for Leadership; Prize to be awarded bi-annually. Congo: International Criminal Court (ICC) acquits Mathieu Ngudjolo Chui (Congolese Warlord) of charges of war crimes & crimes against humanity. Time Magazine: President Barack Obama named Time magazine’s Person of the Year for 2012; Selected for honour in 2008 when he became US 1st black president.

S.J News• [Dec 19, 2012]

S.J News• [Dec 19, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ PenCom: FG names most senior official, Mrs Chinelo Anohu-Amazu, as Acting DG of National Pension Commission following tenure expiration of Chairman & Board executives on December 16. Impersonation: Man sentenced to 2yrs imprisonment by Abuja High Court for fraud & parading self as EFCC senior crime officer. Budget of Development & Growth Effectiveness: Gov Gabriel Suswam (Benue) presents ₦130.9 budget to State House of Assembly for 2013 fiscal year; ₦68.5bn capital & ₦67.5bn recurrent expenditure. NNPC: National Assembly Joint Committee on Petroleum (Downstream) queries Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation's ₦48bn excess expenditure in 2012 operations. Motorcyles Ban: Godwin Ogenyi (State Commissioner for Poverty Reduction) arrested by police on orders of Enugu State House of Assembly for failure to honour invitation. Electricity: Power hits all-time high generation of 4,349.7MW -Beks Dagogo-Jack (Chairman, Presidential Task Force on Power). Harmonised Benchmark: National Assembly adopts $79 per barrel as recommended oil benchmark for 2013-2015 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) & Fiscal Strategy Paper. Fund Manager or Ponzi Scheme?: Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) shuts down Avenues to Wealth Ltd office in Ikeja, Lagos state over complaints of fraud from investors -SEC.

S.J News• [Dec 18, 2012]

S.J News• [Dec 18, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Nigeria Police Force: Minimum entry requirement for constables now OND; 3rd Class degree holders no longer accepted as Cadet Inspectors -Police Service Commission (PSC). Pipeline: Vandalised NNPC oil pipeline explodes in Abule-Ado village, Iba Local Council Development Area, Lagos state. Yuletide: FG declares December 25, December 26 & January 1 as public holidays for Xmas, Boxing day & New Year -Abba Moro (Minister of Interior). Tourism: 2nd National Theatre to be sited in Calabar, Cross river state; To gulp ₦70m, not ₦700m -Edem Duke (Minister of Culture & Tourism). Vandals: Trial of 6 persons over vandalised Arepo, Ogun state petroleum pipelines stalled @ Federal High Court, Lagos due to absence of prosecutor. Sugar: FG to ban importation of packaged sugar (granulated & cube) with, effective from January 1, 2013 -Dr Olusegun Aganga (Minister of Trade & Investments).

S.J News• [Dec 17, 2012]

S.J News• [Dec 17, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ NSE: Nigerian Stock Exchange targets $1tn Market Capitalisation by 2016 -Oscar Onyema (DG, Nigerian Stock Exchange). Agric: World Bank, African Development Bank (AfDB) to spend ₦119bn on transformation of agricultural sector -Dr Adeshina Akinwunmi (Minister of Agriculture). Pension Account: Besides recovery of ₦221bn pension fund, additional ₦20bn found in hidden accounts dormant for over 3 years -Abdulrasheed Maina (Chairman, Pension Reform Tax Team). FIRS: Federal Inland Revenue Service realises ₦4.645tn taxes between January & November, 2012; Surpasses 2012 target set by FG. INEC: House of Reps Committee on Electoral Matters backs INEC (apex electoral body) on deregistration of 28 political parties. Kidnap: Nollywood actress & SA on Public Affairs to Imo Gov, Nkiru Sylvanus, abducted in Owerri, Imo state; ₦100m ransom demanded. Bayelsa: ACN calls for probe into Saturday's military helicopter crash @ Bayelsa state. South Africa: Nelson Mandela (94yrs; Nobel Peace Laureate) undergoes successful surgery for removal of gallstones @ Pretoria hospital, SA.

S.J News• [Dec 16, 2012]

S.J News• [Dec 16, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Employment: FG inaugurates Presidential Committee on job creation; To be headed by Emeka Wogu (Minister of Labour) -Ms Josephine Washma (SA to President on Job Creation Initiatives). Kaduna Gov: Mukhtar Yero sworn-in as Governor of Kaduna state by Justice Rahila Cudjo (Kaduna Chief Judge) following demise of Gov Patrick Yakowa. Wi-Fi Hotspot: Free internet services introduced for passengers @ Murtala Muhammed Airport II (MMA2), Lagos. Kano: State Police arrest 2 suspects over murder of Danladi Isa Kademi (ANPP lawmaker in Kano State House of Assembly) -Ibrahim Idris (Kano CP). Bayelsa: Gov Seriake Dickson (Bayelsa) declares 3 days of mourning following death of Gov Patrick Yakowa (Kaduna), Gen Andrew Azazi (fmr National Security Adviser), 4 others in naval helicopter crash. SMEs: Cross River: State Govt signs ₦200m MoU with Bank of Agriculture for support of Agro-Small & Medium Enterprises in Cross River state.

S.J News• [Dec 15, 2012]

S.J News• [Dec 15, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ NIBSS: ₦38.6bn turnover from 2,078 transactions on Point of Sales (PoS) terminals recorded in Nigeria within last 12 months -Adebisi Shonubi (MD/CEO, Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System). Kidnap: Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala's (Minister of Finance) mother, Prof Kamene Okonjo (82yrs), released; Abducted @ her husband's palace in Ogwashi-Uku, Delta state. Money Laundering: Federal High Court, Lagos Friday strikes out suit filed by Wale Babalakin (Chairman of Bi-Courtney Group); EFCC to proceed with arraignment. Kano: ANPP member @ Kano state House of Assembly, Danladi Isa Kademi (Gaya constituency), shot dead while driving along Eastern bye pass road, Kano state. EFCC v OGD: Ogun State High court, Isabo fixes January 8, 2013 for ruling in application filed by former Gbenga Daniel (erstwhile Ogun Gov) seeking to quash charges preferred against him. Israel: Avigdor Lieberman resigns post as Israeli Foreign Minister & Deputy Prime Minister; Charged with fraud & breach of trust.

S.J News• [Dec 14, 2012]

S.J News• [Dec 14, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Solid Minerals Sector Audit (2007-2010): Nigeria loses ₦4.048bn to illegal mining & lack of monitoring capacity for production in quarries -Nigeria Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative (NEITI). Budget of Continuity & Inclusive Growth III: Gov Jonah Jang (Jos) presents ₦133bn budget; ₦48.37bn as recurrent &₦85.1bn capital expenditure. House of Reps: Committee on Public Petitions threaten to order arrest of Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (Minister of Finance) & Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede for failing to honour invitation. Traffic Law (Okada v Lagos): High Court, Ikeja dismisses suit filed by commercial motorcyclists challenging their prohibition from operating on federal roads in Lagos state. Fuel Subsidy: Senate okays ₦ 161.62bn supplementary budget for fuel subsidy in 2012 fiscal year. Displaced Persons: FG constitutes Committee nn Resettlement of Bakassi People for provision of new resettlement for inhabitants of Bakassi Peninsula. Kidnap: 63 persons arrested in raids over abduction of Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala's mother, Prof Kamene Okonjo @ her husband's palace in Ogwashi-Uku, Delta state -Military. Money Laundering: Gov Sule Lamido's (Jigawa) eldest son, Aminu, released on administrative bail; Nabbed @ Mallam Aminu Kano Int'l Airport with undeclared $40,000. Breast Prosthesis (Colombia to Spain): Panamanian woman nabbed @ Barcelona airport with 1.3kg of cocaine hidden in breast implants.

S.J News• [Dec 13, 2012]

S.J News• [Dec 13, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Fuel Subsidy: House of Reps suspends debate on President Jonathan’s ₦161.6bn request for fuel subsidy arrears in 2012 fiscal year till Thursday. Forensic: Federal High Court, Abuja to rule on evidence against Sen Ali Ndume on December 14, 2012 over links with Boko Haram sect. Flood: Over ₦1bn cash donation, hundreds of tons of grains received by Kogi state for distribution to affected victims -Yomi Awoniyi (Deputy Gov). Money Laundering (Egypt-bound): Gov Sule Lamido's (Jigawa) son, Aminu, nabbed @ Malam Aminu Kano Int'l Airport (MAKIA) with $50,000; Only $10,000 declared. Oyo: Gov Abiola Ajimobi approves promotion of 12,076 Teaching & non-teaching staff in public secondary schools; Implementation to cost ₦42.34m -Mrs Tokunbo Fayokun (Commissioner for Education). FG/Electricity Workers: Accrued pension as @ June 30, 2007; 25% of accrued pension to be paid to existing PHCN staff, 75% to be paid into retirement savings accounts. PRTT: Senate orders arrest of Abdulrasheed Maina (Chairman, Pension Reform Task Force Team) over ₦195bn pension fund scam following refusal to honour invitation.

S.J News• [Dec 12, 2012]

S.J News• [Dec 12, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ House of Reps: Stella Oduah (Minister of Aviation) questioned over $500m proposed loan for upgrade of Lagos, Abuja, Kano & Port Harcourt int'l airports; Loan to be sourced from China Export-Import Bank. 4th Annual Retreat, Calabar: Financial Inclusion Strategy to be implemented; Borno state picked to pilot financial inclusion scheme due to high rate of financial exclusion -Bankers’ Committee. EFCC: Lagos State High Court, Igbosere adjourns ruling on bail application of Abubakar Ali Peters till December 18; Arraigned for fraudulently obtaining over ₦1bn from FG through Petroleum Support Fund. Kidnap: Brig-Gen Oluwole Rotimi's (retd; Miltary Governor of old Western Region ) wife, Titilayo (MD, AOK Logistics) abducted by unknown gunmen in front of her company in Ibadan. Lagos CJ: Justice Ayotunde Philips (Lagos Chief Judge) releases 46 awaiting inmates from Ikoyi Prison, 233 from Kirikiri Prisons on September 17, 2012; Aimed @ decongesting prisons. ex-Kogi Gov: EFCC to declare Abubakar Audu (erstwhile Kogi Gov) wanted over alleged ₦4bn fraud during tenure between 1999 & 2003 -Wilson Uwujaren (EFCC Spokesman). Fuel Subsidy: President Jonathan seeks Senate approval of ₦161.6bn as fuel subsidy under supplementary budget for 2012; ₦880.2bn paid thus far. South Africa: Nelson Mandela (94yrs) being treated for lung infection @ military hospital in Pretoria, SA & responding to his treatment -President's Office.

S.J News• [Dec 11, 2012]

S.J News• [Dec 11, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ N15.5bn: N14bn couriered outside Nigeria intercepted @ airports between January & August, 2012; $9m (N1.5bn) recovered by EFCC/Nigerian Customs Service joint force (Special Task Team) between August & October, 2012 -Ibrahim Lamorde (EFCC Chairman) . House of Reps (Public Hearing): Over N500bn needed annually for repair of roads within next 4 years; Average budgetary allocation of N100bn to road projects inadequate -Mike Onolomemen (Minister of Works) . Kidnap: Police unaware of $1bn ransom demanded by abductors of Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala’s (Minister of Finance) mother, Prof Kanene Okonjo (82yrs); Kidnapped from her Ogwashi-Uku residence -Ikechukwu Aduba (Delta CP) . Abuja: President Jonathan reinstates Abuja plots revoked by Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA); Plots allocated between May 17 & May 28, 2007 (Nasir el’Rufai administration) revoked following Senate resolution in 2007. Fuel Subsidy: EFCC arraigns Abubakar Ali Peters & Nadabo Energy Ltd before Lagos High Court, Igbosere for fraudulent obtention of N1.464bn from FG; Pleaded not guilty; Substantive case adjourned to January 16, 2013. Yobe: Unknown gunmen attack Potiskum in Yobe State; Mohammed Garba (DPO), 13 others killed; Unity Bank branch, telecommunication masts set ablaze with Improvised Explosive Devices (IED). Back-to-School: President Jonathan approves construction of Special Schools for out-of-school children in South-South & South-East geopolitical zones -Nyesom Wike (Minister of State for Education); Inaugurates national implementation committee on integration into Basic Education system.

S.J News• [Dec 10, 2012]

S.J News• [Dec 10, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ ATM: Removal of ₦100 charge for use of Automated Teller Machines of other banks to be implemented from Monday, December 17, 2012 -Bankers’ Committee. Kidnap: 82-yr-old mother of Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (Minister of Finance), Prof Kamene Okonjo, abducted @ her Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State residence. Anti-Corruption: Death penalty for corruption-related offences opposed by Nigerian Bar Association (NBA); Proposes longer prison terms without option of fine for convicts -Okey Wali (NBA President). 28 Toyota Avensis: ICPC summons Suraj Adekunbi (Speaker, Ogun State House of Assembly), other principal officers over alleged ₦168m car scam. SSANU Strike: Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, UNIABUJA embark on 1-week warning strike to demand for full implementation of FGN/SSANU 2009 agreement. Ghana: John Dramani Mahama (incumbent; NDC) declared winner of presidential polls with 50.70% vote; Nana Akufo-Addo (NPP) with 47.74% vote; Opposition rejects results.

S.J News• [Dec 9, 2012]

S.J News• [Dec 9, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Kogi: Gov Idris Wada (Kogi) to reduce cost of medical treatment in public health institution for pregnant women & their children under 5 years -Dr Idris Omede (Commissioner for Health). Tax: Gov Adams Oshiomhole (Edo) signs Edo Property Tax bill into law; Rich defaulters to be incarcerated for noncompliance with new law. Shea Butter: $2.166bn lost annually to shea butter smuggling across country’s borders -Mohammed Ahmed Kontagora (DG, Niger State Commodity & Export Promotion Agency). Eko 2012: Delta state crowned winners of 18th National Sports Festival with 114 Gold, 99 Silver & 75 Bronze; Rivers 2nd with 76 G, 71 Silver & 70 Bronze; Lagos (Host) 3rd with 64 G, 47 S & 44 B. Aero Restructuring: Captain Akin George (MD, Aero Contractors Airlines) resigns; Board appoints Mr Obaro Ibru (Deputy MD) as Acting MD. Paradise Games: Most facilities for 2014 National Sports Festival (NSF) to be sited in universities & secondary schools located in Rivers state -Patrick Ugbe (Commissioner for Sports). Somalia: African Union troops & Somali National Army join forces to capture Jowhar from Al-Shabaab rebels.

S.J News• [Dec 8, 2012]

S.J News• [Dec 8, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ NRC: Lagos to Kano mass transit train service to commence operations December 20, 2012; Rehabilitation of tracks, bridges & culverts completed -Adeseyi Sijuwade (MD, Nigerian Railway Corporation). Flood: FG donates ₦400m to victims of recent flood disaster in Kano state -Bashir Yuguda (Minister of state for Works). MTN, Globacom, Airtel, Etisalat: Mobile Number Portability (MNP) now to commence in 1st quarter of 2013; MNP enables mobile telephone users to retain numbers when switching from 1 network operator to another. Power: Nigeria to generate 6,873MW of electricity by end of 2013 -Mike Uzoigwe (CEO, Egbin Power Plant). Kwara: State Govt earmarks ₦200m out of FG's ₦300m relief package for recent flood victims for rehabilitation of infrastructure. London-Bound: NDLEA nabs 2 traffickers during outward screening of passengers @ MMIA, Lagos in attempt to smuggle 1.395kg & 1.485kg (73 & 102 ingested wraps) of cocaine. ex-UNIZIK VC: Prof Ilochi Okafor (erstwhile VC, Nnamdi Azikwe University) regains freedom without paying ransom -Enugu Police; Abducted from his Enugu state residence on November 25, 2012. NPL: Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) reinstates Baribote-led board; Sack by Nigerian Premier League (NPL) club owners noncompliant with provisions of NPL Statutes -NFF. English FA: John Mikel Obi (Chelsea midfielder) handed 3-match suspension & £60,000 fine for confronting referee Mark Clattenburg.

S.J News• [Dec 7, 2012]

S.J News• [Dec 7, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ No Premium No Cover: National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) to withdraw insurance cover for government assets & properties until payment of premiums. INEC: Independent National Electoral Commission deregisters 28 political parties in Nigeria. Shell: NUPENG suspends strike over anti-labour practices following Emeka Wogu's (Minister of Labour) intervention; Directed to recall all sacked officers & members on or before December 4, 2012. Campbell Street, Lagos Island: Lagos State Special Offences Court, Alausa sentences 29-yr-old UAE-based businessman to 8-hour community service for violation of traffic law on November 2, 2012. ₦16bn VP Residence: Senate Committee on FCT rejects additional ₦9bn for construction of VP Namadi Sambo’s official residence; Project awarded in 2009 @ ₦7bn. Akwa Ibom: State Govt uncovers 2,561 ghost workers due to introduction of biometric data system; ₦251m saved -Bassey Akpan (Commissioner for Finance). Kwara: State Govt cancels degree programmes in state-owned Colleges of Education in Ilorin, Oro & Lafiaji; To focus on training teachers @ basic education level. Ghana: Presidential & parliamentary elections to hold 2day; Oluesgun Obasanjo to lead ECOWAS monitoring group; President John Dramani Mahama (NDC; Incumbent) & Nana Ado Dankwa-Akufo (NDP) as top contenders.

S.J News• [Dec 6, 2012]

S.J News• [Dec 6, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ NCAA: Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority issues Airlines Operators Certificate (AOC) to Dana Air & Sky Jet airlines; Dana to start operations after payment of compensation to families of June 3 air crash. NURTW: Factional leader, Lateef Akinsola (aka Tokyo), arrested by Oyo state Police Command; Undergoing interrogation -Clement Adoda (Deputy CP). Corruption: Transparency International (TI) ranks Nigeria 35th most corrupt country in the world; Scores 27 out of 100 marks to occupy 139th position out of 176 countries surveyed in report. Money Laundering: EFCC besieges LUTH, Idi-araba; Embattled Chairman of Bi-Courtney Ltd, Dr Wale Babalakin, admitted since last Wednesday. Millennium Development Goals: ₦120bn needed by MDG office for developmental projects in 2013 -Precious Gbenol (SSA to President on MDG). African Player of the Year: Confederation of African Football (CAF) announces top 3 players; Yaya Toure (Ivory Coast), Didier Drogba (Ivory coast) & Alexander song (Cameroon); Award to be held in Accra, Ghana. Political Asylum: Guatemalan immigration officials detain John McAfee (67yrs; anti-virus software pioneer) for illegal entry; Sought by Belizean authorities.

S.J News• [Dec 5, 2012]

S.J News• [Dec 5, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ ECA: Excess Crude Account hit $9bn as @ end of November, 2012; Part of proceeds used to offset claims on petroleum subsidy -Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (Minister of Finance). NSC: ₦6.77bn budget for 2013 fiscal year presented to House of Reps Committee on Sports; ₦400m approved for ongoing National Sports Festival was used for London 2012 Olympics -Patrick Ekeji (DG, National Sports Commission). Budget of Transformation: Gov Idris Wada (Kogi) presents ₦131bn appropriation bill for 2013 fiscal year to State House of Assembly; ₦65.6bn recurrent & ₦65.4bn capital expenditure. Projects: Nigerian contractors to execute engineering & construction projects below ₦5bn from 2013 -Mike Onolememen (Minister for Works). NCS: Nigeria Customs Service targets ₦150bn monthly revenue in 2013; ₦100bn currently generated monthly -Dikko Abdullahi (Comptroller of Customs). Budget of Sustainable Development: Gov Isa Yuguda (Bauchi) presents ₦137.3bn for 2013 fiscal year to State House of Assembly; ₦63.3bn recurrent & ₦74bn capital expenditure. Royal Pugilist: Muhammad Ali to be crowned King of Boxing @ World Boxing Council's (WBC) 50th convention from December 3 to December 8 in Cancun (coastal resort in SE Mexico). Fugitive: John McAfee (anti-virus software pioneer) flees Belize for Guatemala to seek political asylum; Been on the run in Belize following police probe into murder of his neighbour on 11 November.

S.J News• [Dec 4, 2012]

S.J News• [Dec 4, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Lagos-Ibadan Expressway: Rehabilitation of Lagos-Ibadan expressway by Julius Berger & RCC to be completed in 8 weeks -Mike Onolememen (Minister of Works). ₦21bn Budget: Ibrahim Larmode (EFCC Chairman) defends 2013 budget proposal before House of Reps; ₦11.4bn Capital Expenditure, ₦6.5bn Personnel Cost & ₦3.1bn Overhead Cost. SPDC: NUPENG & PENGASSAN to begin nationwide strike 2day if Shell Petroleum Development Company fails to reinstate sacked members as directed by Minister of Labour. Climate Change: African Development Bank (AfDB) to invest $6.4bn over next 5 years to combat climate change in Africa. Kaduna: Gov Patrick Yakowa (Kaduna) swears in 23 newly elected Kaduna state Council Chairmen; PDP won 22 councils, Kaduna North conceded to CPC. Pay-as-you-Pass: FG to reintroduce toll gates on Lagos-Ibadan expressway after on-going reconstruction & expansion for sustenance & maintenance of road -Mike Onolemenmen (Minister of Works). 3rd in Line to Throne: Duke & Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William & Kate Middleton (wife), expecting their 1st child after 19 months of marriage -St James's Palace.

S.J News• [Dec 3, 2012]

S.J News• [Dec 3, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ House of Reps: Committee on Public Accounts summons Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (Minister of Finance) & Dr Bright Okongwu (DG, Budget Office) over non-provision of funds for audit of Federation Account in 2013 appropriation bill. Refinery: Kaduna Refinery & Petrochemical Company (KRPC) shut down for 2weeks by Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) for routine maintenance. NUPENG: Nigeria Union of Petroleum & Natural Gas Workers seeks Senate intervention; Petitions Shell, Chevron over alleged unfair labour practices. U-17: Golden Eaglets (Nigeria) defeat Mali (Junior Eagles) 2-0 (agg 4-0) in Bamako to secure a place @ 2013 African U-17 Championship in Morocco. Sasago Tunnel: Fire break out as tunnel caves in about 80 km (50 miles) west of Tokyo, Japan; 9 persons found in 3 vehicles confirmed dead -Police. UN Peacekeeping: M23 rebels in Democratic Republic of Congo withdrawn from Goma city 11 days after seizure from Govt troops. CNN Heroes (An All-Star Tribute): Ms Pushpa Basnet (29yrs; Nepalese) named 2012 CNN Hero of the Year @ Shrine Auditorium, LA; Supports children of incarcerated parents.

S.J News• [Dec 2, 2012]

S.J News• [Dec 2, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ PDP v ACN: PDP drags Gov Rauf Aregbesola to Osogbo High Court over State Govt's planned demolition of building used by PDP as Osun Central Senatorial district secretariat in Osogbo, Osun state. Jaji Bombings: Defence Headquarters (DHQ) relieves Commandant, Armed Forces Command & Staff College (AFCSC), AVM Ibrahim Abdullahi Kure & Corps Commander, Infantry Corps Centre, Maj-Gen Mohammed Danhanne Isa of position; AVM Marshal E.E. Osim & Maj-Gen K.C. Osuji to takeover. Senate 2015: My people from Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District told me not to retire politically but to represent them @ Senate in 2015 -Gov Godswill Akpabio (Akwa Ibom). University: Average of $500m (₦78.5bn) spent annually by Nigerians on European & American universities -Committee of Vice Chancellors of Nigerian Universities; About 70% of total allocation in to federal universities in 2008. NPL Annual Congress: Nigeria Premier League (NPL) congress & draws for 2012/2013 league season to hold @ Tahir Hotel in Kano state on December 6, 2012 -Joe Amene(Chairman, Media Sub Committee of NPL). Mexico: Enrique Pena Nieto (46yrs) sworn in as new president on Saturday; Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) returns to power after losing in 2000; Ruled Mexico for over 70yrs. Egyptian Constitution: Egypt's new draft constitution to be put to referendum on 15 December, 2012 -President Mohammed Morsi; Country without guiding constitution, legislature since 2011 revolution marked by ouster Hosni Mubarak.

S.J News• [Dec 1, 2012]

S.J News• [Dec 1, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Plateau: Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) gives Gov Jonah Jang (Plateau) 10-day ultimatum to resolve LG workers’ crisis or face total withdrawal of workers’ services; Effective from 30th November, 2012. Investment: Nigeria becomes preferred destination in Africa; Attracted ₦6.8tn Local & Foreign Direct Investments due to President Jonathan administration's investor-friendly policies -VP Namadi Sambo. 41st Emergency Meeting: Election for PDP Board of Trustees Chairman to hold January 8, 2013 -Sen Walid Jibrin (Secretary, BoT); Resignation of Olusegun Obasanjo leaves position vacant. Coke: Adeola Adetunji appointed as Coca-Cola Nigeria Ltd MD, effective from January 1, 2013; Kelvin Balogun (fmr MD) now President of Coca-Cola Central, East & West Africa (CEWA) Business Unit. Will & Last Testament: Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu's (ex-Biafran warlord & Ikemba Nnewi) will read @ Enugu State High Court; Bianca Ojukwu (Widow; Nigeria’s High Commissioner to Spain) & her children receive lion share. HIV/AIDS: About ₦700bn needed to fund National Strategic Framework (2010 to 2015) & $1.4bn for National HIV response (2012 to 2022); Seeks Govt & Private sector support -Nigerian Medical Association (NMA). 13th Edition: FirstBank Plc wins Bank of the Year in Nigeria 2012 award; Awarded by The Banker Magazine (publication of Financial Times of London). Rwanda: UK suspends £21m aid payment to Rwanda over country's alleged role in supporting M23 militia in Democratic Republic of Congo; £16m doled out in September.

S.J News• [Nov 30, 2012]

S.J News• [Nov 30, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ 2013 Budget Defence: FG to spend ₦6.2bn on an awareness campaign for Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) -Mrs Dieziani Alison-Madueke (Minister of Petroleum Resources). EFCC: Trial of Dr Wale Babalakin (Chairman; Bi-Courtney Group) stalled due to illness; Plaintiff accused of laundering James Ibori's (fmr Delta Gov) loot; Case adjourned till December 12. Containers: FG approves ₦189.7m for supply of radiation & explosive detection devices for Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) -Idris Umar (Minister of Transport). IBB Regime (1988 to 1992): Federal High Court, Abuja dismisses $12.5bn Gulf oil windfall suit filed by civil society groups against Attorney General & CBN over lack of locus standi. Buhari: Maj Gen Muhammadu Buhari (retd) loses Zulaihatu (40yr-old daughter) after delivery of baby girl in Nasara Hospital, Marafa Estate, Kaduna state. Adamawa Budget: Gov Murtala Nyako (Adamawa) presents ₦95bn budget for 2013 fiscal year to State House of Assembly; ₦20.960bn personnel cost, ₦28.383bn over head, ₦39,040bn Capital expenses. 2012 FIFA Ballon d’Or: Lionel Messi (Argentina), Andres Iniesta (Spain) & Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) nominated for 2012 FIFA Ballon d’Or. United Nations General Assembly: Palestinian UN status upgraded from "non-member observer entity" to "non-member observer state," same category as Vatican; 138 yay, 9 nay & 41 abstentions.

S.J News• [Nov 28, 2012]

S.J News• [Nov 28, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ BPE: Director General of the Bureau of Public Enterprise, Ms Bolanle Onagoruwa sacked; Mr Benjamin Ezra Dikki (most senior director) to take over as Acting DG. Ogun Cabinet: Gov Ibikunle Amosun (Ogun) swears in Mrs Yewande Amusan as Commissioner for Culture & Tourism and Mrs Ronke Shokefun as Commissioner for Agriculture. Penal Codes: FG seeks unification of Southern & Northern criminal codes through Nigerian Law Reform Commission for national unity -Mohammed Adoke (Minister of Justice). Civil Servants: Sanusi Lamido Sanusi (CBN Gov) seeks reduction of budgetary allocation to recurrent expenditure; 50% reduction of FG staff strength for sustainable economic growth. House of Reps: $600m World Bank loan needed to fund infrastructure deficit in Lagos state; To be in 3 tranches, 1st received -Gov Babatude Fashola (Lagos). Ministry of Power: ₦17bn non-utilised budgetary allocation to Ministry of Mines & Steel Development to be recovered -Sen Phillip Aduda (Chairman, Senate Committee on Mines & Steel). Poison or Not: Yasser Arafat's (fmr Palestinian leader; aged 75yrs) body exhumed, reburied; Test samples taken for presence of polonium (toxic, radioactive element) found on belongings.

S.J News• [Nov 27, 2012]

S.J News• [Nov 27, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ NHRC: Muhammed Bello Adoke (Attorney General; Minister of Justice) inaugurates Governing Council of National Human Rights Commission; Prof Chidi Odinkalu as Chairman. Fuel Subsidy Scam: EFCC re-arraigns Mamman Nasir Ali (fmr PDP National Chairman's son), 3 others before Ikeja High Court over alleged ₦4.4bn fuel subsidy scam. Kebbi: State Verification Committee on Local Govt staff uncovers 9,258 ghost workers in 21 local councils; 24,126 workers cleared as genuine staff; 12,830 as beneficiaries of political patronage. Yobe: Joint Task Force (JTF) recovers 5,207 rounds of ammunition, IEDs, grenades, rifle, pistol in Damaturu, Yobe state following tip off -Lt Eli Lazarus (JTF spokesman). SARS: Gunmen attack Special Anti-Robbery Squad premises in Abuja; 30 detainees freed; 2 police officers killed. House of Reps: Committee on Public Accounts summons Tony Anenih (fmr PDP BoT Chairman; ex-Works Minister) over abandoned ₦2.3bn road contract awarded in 2001. Senate: ₦199.343m allocation as military pension in 2013 budget grossly inadequate -Committee on Establishment; Seeks upward review of pensioners funds. Foreign: FG approves ₦13.395bn for settlement of foreign missions' debt debts; ₦1.3bn for posting of ambassadors in 2013 & ₦3bn for upgrading Nigeria's mission house in New York, US -Olugbenga Ashiru (Minister of Foreign Affairs). Bank of England: Chancellor George Osborne names Mark Carney (Gov, Canadian central bank; 47yrs) as new governor for 5 years; Mervyn King to step down next June.

S.J News• [Nov 26, 2012]

S.J News• [Nov 26, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ NCS: Nigeria Customs Service, Seme Command makes ₦6.5bn out of ₦8.4bn 2012 target; 317 seizures made between January & October; 5 out of 22 arrested suspects convicted -Othman Saley (Area Comptroller). Kaduna: 2 suicide bombers detonate bombs @ St Andrew Military Protestant church inside Armed Forces Command & Staff College (AFCSC), Jaji; No fewer than 11 killed; 30 injured. Form+ Application Software: Team UNILAG (3 students) win Google Apps Developer Challenge for Enterprise/Small Business Solutions category in Sub-Saharan Africa; Interface creates application forms by dragging & dropping components; $20,000 & Chromebooks won. MMIA: 2 persons arrested by Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) in Lagos for possession of undeclared $2,073,160 & 20,300 Saudi Arabian Riyal; 3 bags of money handed over to EFCC. ₦3.3bn Road Contracts: House of Reps Committee on Public Account queries Ministry of Works over ₦2.3bn Nassarawa & ₦1.045bn Nsukka-Adani, Enugu road contracts. Rohpynol Flunitrazepam: 2 Pharmacists out of 4 persons released unconditionally by Lagos High Court over sale of sedative; Charged for murder of Cynthia Osokogu. Anambra: Prof Chukwuma Soludo (fmr CBN Gov; PDP Gov candidate) not 2014 LP Gov candidate; not even member of party -Sam Oraegbunam (LP Chairman, Anambra state). Brazilian GP: Sebastian Vettel (25yrs) wins 3rd F1 world championship for Red Bull; Wins 3rd consecutive world drivers’ title by 3 points; Fernando Alonso (Ferrari) finished 2nd.

S.J News• [Nov 25, 2012]

S.J News• [Nov 25, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Edo: Dr Pius Odubu (Deputy Gov) threatens to sue Gen Charles Airhiavbere (retd; PDP gubernaatorial candidate) for libel. Negligence: Lawyer drags Arik Air Nigeria before High Court, Ikeja over misleading flight times; Seeks ₦250m as damages; NCAA as co-defendant. Ebonyi: Gov Martin Elechi suspends Attorney-General, Commissioner for Culture and Tourism & Commissioner for Works and Transport for 3 months for improper dressing to a state banquet. Merchant Banks: Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) issues banking licences to Rand Merchant Bank Ltd & First Securities Discount House Ltd. Sierra Leone: Incumbent Sierra Leonean President, Ernest Koroma, sworn in for another 5-year term. IAAF: Usain Bolt (Jamaica; 4x) & Allyson Felix (USA; 1x) named Men & Women World Athletes of the Year for 2012 respectively in Barcelona, Spain.

S.J News• [Nov 24, 2012]

S.J News• [Nov 24, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ PCA: Justice Aloma Mukthar (Chief Justice of Nigeria) swears in Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa as Acting President of the Court of Appeal. Dwelling in CBN Vault: Federal High Court, Abuja dismisses application filed by Olalekan Bayode (refrigerator repairer) to claim James Ibori's (fmr Delta Gov) $15m bribe. Operation Restore Order: Joint Task Force (JTF) in Borno state place ₦290m bounty on heads of 19 Boko Haram members. UI: Prof Ruquayattu Rufa'i (Minister of Education) commissions 350-seater theatre donated to Faculty of Law, University of Ibadan by Wole Olanipekun (UI Pro-Chancellor). 12 Judges: Justice Ifeoma Jombo-Ofo sworn in by Justice Aloma Mukthar (CJN) as Justice of the Court of Appeal; Effective from November 23, 2012, not November 4, 2012 like colleagues. EFCC v Fayose: Ayo Fayose (fmr Ekiti Gov) re-arraigned @ Federal High Court, Ado Ekiti for alleged misappropriation of ₦1.2bn while in office; Case adjourned to January 24, 2013. $12.4bn Oil Windfall (1988-1994): Federal High Court, Abuja adjourns delivery of judgment to November 29, 2012; Suit filed by Socio-Economic Rights & Accountability Project (SERAP).

S.J News• [Nov 23, 2012]

S.J News• [Nov 23, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ PCA: President Jonathan approves appointment of Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa as Acting President for Court of Appeal as recommended by National Judicial Council (NJC); Justice Dalhatu Adamu tenure expires November 23, 2012. Excess Crude Account: Supreme Court fixes May 9, 2013 for definite settlement report in suit filed by 36 state governors challenging alleged illegal deductions from federation account by FG. APGA: Abuja High Court orders IG of police to arrest & produce self-acclaimed factional National Chairman of All Progressives Grand Alliance, Sadeeq Masalla, before it on December 3. Bank Charges: ₦6bn excess bank charges recovered by Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in the last 12 months -Sanusi Lamido Sanusi (CBN Governor). Money Laundering: Absence of Federal High Court, Lagos judge stalls trial of Femi Fani-Kayode (fmr Minister of Aviation); February 11, 2013 fixed for commencement of trial. Environmental Sanitation: Lagos State Govt suspends order restricting movement of people on November 24, 2012 due to Senior Secondary School Examination (SSCE) -Tunji Bello (Commissioner for the Environment). Bridge: Ground breaking ceremony for 2nd Niger bridge to take place in the 3 quarter of 2013; Project to be executed under Private-Public-Partnership (PPP); FG 30% & concessionaires 70% -Arc Mike Onolememen (Minister of Works). Nigerian Air Force (NAF): Air Marshall Alex Badeh (Chief of Air Staff) decorates 32 Air Commodores promoted from Group Captains. 2012 BBC African Footballer: Bemba Ba (Senegal), Christopher Katongo (Zambia), Didier Drogba (Ivory Coast), Yaya Toure (Ivory Coast) & Younes Belhanda (Morocco) unveiled as nominees; Voting closes 13th December, 2012.

S.J News• [Nov 22, 2012]

S.J News• [Nov 22, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Bayelsa: Federal Executive Council (FEC) approves ₦13.912bn contract for construction of terminal building, control tower & power house @ Bayelsa Airport in Yenagoa. Emirate Council: I didn't resign as Sardaunan Kano but forwarded request for temporal withdrawal from attending council meetings due to ANPP assignment -Ibrahim Shekarau (fmr Kano Gov). Kogi State House of Assembly: Hon Abdulahi Bello (Speaker) & Salihu Saidu Akawu (Chief Whip) resigns; 22 out of 25 members adopt Hon Momoh-Jimoh Lawal as new Speaker. UN: Federal Executive Council approves ₦5.153bn contract for rehabilitation & reconstruction of United Nations' building, Abuja; Bombed by Boko Haram on 26th August, 2011; Contract awarded to Julius Berger. Africa's Richest: Aliko Dangote tops list with net worth of $12bn; Nicky Oppenheimer (South Africa) makes #2 with $6.4bn. EPL: Chelsea sacks Roberto Di Matteo; Appoints Rafael Benitez (52yrs; fmr Liverpool boss) as interim manager until end of season; 9th manager since arrival of billionaire.

S.J News• [Nov 21, 2012]

S.J News• [Nov 21, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Interest Rate: CBN's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) retains Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) @12%; Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) @ 12% & Liquidity Ratio @ 30%. Emirate Council: Ibrahim Shekarau (fmr Kano Gov; Sardauna Kano) resigns membership from Kano state Emirate Council for personal reasons -Kano Emirate Council. 2013 Budget: Gov Theodore Orji (Abia) presents ₦134bn appropriation bill to State House of Assembly; ₦67.82bn (50.56%) as recurrent & ₦66.33bn (49.44%) as capital expenditure. Nigerian Law School: 3,897 candidates called to bar on Tuesday, Olagunsoye Oyinlola (fmr Osun Gov) inclusive; 9 1st class; 195 2nd class upper; 900 2nd Class lower; 2,793 Pass; 1,552 to re-sit. Adamawa Gov: Supreme Court upholds election of Gov Murtala Nyako (PDP); Dismisses appeal filed by ACN & Marcus Gundiri (ACN Gov candidate). Sustainable Growth: Gov Ibikunle Amosun (Ogun) presents ₦211.86bn for 2013 budget; ₦118.23bn (56%) capital & ₦93.64bn (44%) recurrent expenditure. Power: Current 4,000MW Electricity generation to hit 10,253MW by end of 2013 & 16,000MW by 2015 -Beks Dagogo-Jack (Chairman, Presidential Task Force on Power).

S.J News• [Nov 20, 2012]

S.J News• [Nov 20, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ 125km Lagos-Ibadan Expressway: FG terminates concession of Lagos-Ibadan expressway granted to Bi-Courtney consortium in May 2009; Awards contract to Julius Berger & RCC. Flood: FG releases grains to victims in 8 affected states from 25,000 tonne Strategic Grains Reserve in Okuku, Cross River state -Dr Akinwumi Adesina (Minister of Agriculture & Rural Development). Judiciary: Gov Rauf Aregbesola (Osun) swears in acting Chief Judge of Osun state, Justice Gloria Oladoke, in Osogbo Osun state. Customs: Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area 1 Command generated ₦221bn between January 2012 & October 2012 -Emmanuel Ekpa (Public Relations Officer, NCS). D-8 Summit: President Jonathan to leave Abuja for Islamabad, Pakistan to attend summit of Heads of State & Govt of Group of 8 Developing Nations; Summit opens 2moro. ₦7bn Revenue Shortfall: House of Reps' Committee on Public Accounts to summon NNPC for 7-day consecutive appearance before House over shortfall in 2006. Food Security: Gov Abdulfatah Ahmed (Kwara) inaugurates 11-man committee on Kwara State Agriculture Master Plan (KAMP); 5-year plan with Cornell University, NY, University of Ilorin & Kwara State University.

S.J News• [Nov 19, 2012]

S.J News• [Nov 19, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Crude Oil: Production to rise from current 2.6million to 4million barrels per day & reserves from 36bn to 40bn barrels by 2020 -Andrew Yakubu (GMD, NNPC). Flood: Flood Relief Committee raises ₦12bn for assistance of flood victims in affected states; Committee led by Aliko Dangote & Olisa Agbakoba -VP Namadi Sambo. Power: 70 to 80% of gas produced in Nigeria to be channelled to power plants; Gas flaring in Nigeria @ 15% -Andrew Yakubu (GMD, NNPC). Presidential Media Chat: Contrary to media reports, FG not in dialogue with Boko Haram; Sect still operating undercover -President Jonathan. Trade & Investment: FG completes review of Nigerian trade policy; New policy to trigger off industrial revolution plan; Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) @ $8.9bn -Dr Olusegun Aganga (Minister of Trade & Investment). Flood: FG approves ₦400m for rehabilitation of flood victims in Kaduna state; Dredging of Kaduna River to tackle menace -VP Namadi Sambo. Ogun PDP: Federal High Court, Lagos voids PDP congress conducted by a ex-President Obasanjo faction in July from which Dipo Odujinrin-led exco; To surrender affairs to Adebayo Dayo-led committee. New Procurement Law: ₦3.6bn 3-year Manitoba Hydro Int'l, Canada contract for management of Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) not revoked; Matters to be resolved Tuesday next week -President Jonathan. 2013 Africa U-17 Junior Championship: Nigerian Golden Eaglets defeats Junior Eagles (Mali) 2-0 in 1st leg final qualifier @ UJ Esuene Stadium, Calabar, Cross River state.

S.J News• [Nov 18, 2012]

S.J News• [Nov 18, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Presidential Media Chat: President Jonathan to respond to questions from members of public via Twitter or SMS from 7pm to 9pm 2day. Oyo: Present Oyo state administration to immortalise Lam Adesina (fmr Oyo Gov; ACN national leader) -Gov Abiola Ajimobi (Oyo). Nautical: Nigerian Navy intercepts 17 vessels in Niger-Delta for illegal maritime activities -Vice Admiral Dele Ezeoba (Chief of Naval Staff). SURE-P: Subsidy Reinvestment Programme to employ 5000 youths -Femi Akinyemi (Chairman, State Implementation Committee). Flood: VP Namadi Sambo pays sympathy visit to affected victims of flood disaster in Katsina state; FG donates ₦300m. Obudu: Abebe Dinkesa (Ethiopian) reclaims title @ 8th Obudu Ranch Int'l Mountain Race in Cross River state in 1hr 03mins with $50,000 cash prize; Won annual race in 2008, 2010 & 2012. African Champions League: Al Ahly (Egypt) defeats Esperance (Tunisia) 2-1 (agg 3-2) to win title; 7 Champions League title's to their name.

S.J News• [Nov 17, 2012]

S.J News• [Nov 17, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Presidential Media Chat: President Jonathan to speak on matters currently of interest to Nigerians by 7pm on Sunday, November 18, 2012; To be broadcasted live on NTA & FRCN -Dr Reuben Abati (SA to President on Media). Primary Schools: Ogun state Govt discovers no fewer than 800 fake teachers in state Govt's employ -Segun Odubela (Commissioner for Education, Science & Technology). NDLEA: National Drug Law Enforcement Agency officials destroy ₦13.6bn worth of narcotics weighing 12,676.121kg in Badagry, Lagos state -Ahmadu Giade (Chairman/Chief Executive, NDLEA). Geriatrics: University College Hospital, Ibadan to inaugurate Tony Anenih Centre (Geriatric Centre) 2day; To cater for 65-year-olds & above -Prof Temitope Alonge (CMD, UCH). State Flags Flown @ Half Mast: Justice Kayode Eso (retd Supreme Court Justice) dies in Hammersmith Hospital London, UK @ 87years during vacation; Osun state declares 3 days of mourning. Terror: Adis Medunjanin (28-year-old US citizen from Bosnia) sentenced to Life in prison on Friday over foiled suicide mission to blow up New York City subways in 2009.

S.J News• [Nov 16, 2012]

S.J News• [Nov 16, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Fuel Subsidy: House of Reps to probe FG's Subsidy Reinvestment & Empowerment Programme; Impact of SURE-P not felt since implementation 10 months ago -Rep. ₦3.7bn Ecological Projects: House of Reps directs Ayim Pius Ayim, Federal Ministry of Environment & Ecological Fund Office to suspend 17 projects; To be re-advertised in line with Procurement Act of 2007. ECOWAS: Olusegun Obasanjo (fmr president) appointed to head 250 member Election Observer Mission to Ghana general elections on December 7, 2012. Money Laundering: EFCC re-arraigns Barthlomew Ebong (fmr MD, Union Bank) alongside 5 executives of Falcon Securities Ltd before Federal High Court, Lagos. South-East Infrastructure: President Jonathan meets South-East governors @ Presidential Villa, Abuja over 2nd Niger Bridge, Infrastructure. Sierra Leone: John Kuffuor (fmr Ghanaian president) to head ECOWAS 150 member team to observe Sierra Leone’s general elections on November 17, 2012. Adamawa: Federal High Court, Abuja okays prosecution of Boni Haruna (erstwhile Adamawa Gov) by EFCC for allegedly stealing over ₦93bn while in office.

S.J News• [Nov 15, 2012]

S.J News• [Nov 15, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Cabinet: Gov Adams Oshiomhole (Edo) appoints Patrick Obahiagbon (fmr House of Reps member) as Chief of Staff; Prof Julius Ihonvbere (fmr SA on Policy Monitoring)appointed as Secretary to State Govt. FEC: Federal Executive Council approves ₦98.5bn contract for 28 infrastructural development projects by Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC); To be implemented between 2012 & 2014. Taraba: State House of Assembly mandates Umar Garba (Deputy Governor) to act as governor of Taraba state; Gov Danbaba Suntai undergoing treatment in Germany due to injuries sustained in plane crash. October Allocation: FG, State & 774 Local Govts to share ₦574.94bn; Gross revenue of ₦640.766; ₦172.505bn to be transferred to Excess Crude Account (ECA) -Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC). Benue: State House of Assembly elects Hon Emmanuel Uyah (Gwer East constituency) as Speaker following resignation of Hon Dave Iorhemba (erstwhile Speaker); Hon Uyah is the 3rd Speaker in last 17 months. Kwara: Demise of Dr Olusola Saraki (2nd Republic Senate Leader) in Lagos state @ 79 years; Remains interred @ his Ilofa, Ilorin home. Loans Without Collaterals: EFCC re-arraigns Francis Atuche (fmr MD, Bank PHB) & Charles Ojo (fmr ED, Bank PHB) before Federal High Court, Lagos 3 years after.

S.J News• [Nov 14, 2012]

S.J News• [Nov 14, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ State Creation: National Assembly received about 56 requests for state creation -Sen Ike Ekweremadu (Deputy Senate President & Chairman, Senate Committee on review of Constitution). House of Reps: Bill for an Act to prohibit marriage or civil union between persons of same sex passes through 2nd reading in House of Reps. Safety Gadget: Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) directs nigerian airlines to install Automated Flight Information Reporting System (AFIRS) within next 6 months -Dr Harold Demuren (DG, NCAA). DMO: Debt Management Office appoints Stanbic IBTC Stockbrokers Limited as government stockholder; To provide prices for FGN bonds on NSE floor -Abraham Nwankwo (DG, DMO). SURE-P: Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to employ about 10,000 women & youths under its Subsidy Reinvestment & Empowerment Programme before end of 2012 -Olajumoke Akinjide (Minister of State for FCT). Automated Teller Machines: Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) & Banker’s Committee agree to stop ₦100 charge for interbank ATM withdrawals. Niger Delta: East-West road to be completed & commissioned by December 2014; Road to link Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Delta & Rivers states -Godsday Orubebe (Minister of Niger Delta). Money Laundering (Courier): EFCC arraigns Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) staff for being in possession of $1.4m @ MMIA, Lagos. Ultimate Wonder Promo: Miss Ebube Essien-Garricks (27-year-old student) wins MTN's brand new Cessna 182T aeroplane despite NCC's ban; Opts for cash equivalent of ₦64m.

S.J News• [Nov 13, 2012]

S.J News• [Nov 13, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Bayelsa: Erstwhile Chief of Staff to Timipre Sylva (fmr Bayelsa Gov), Sam Ogbuku, arrested by EFCC in his Lekki Phase 1 residence. ECOWAS: Economic Community for West-African States donates $382,000 to victims of flood in 19 affected states in Nigeria. Foreign Missions: Olugbenga Ashiru (Minister of Foreign Affairs) orders issuance of visa within 48 hours by Nigerian missions abroad to attract foreign investment. Telecoms' Network: Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) bans all promotions & lotteries by telecoms operators due to poor services rendered. Edo: Gov Adams Oshiomhole & Dr Pius Odubu (Deputy Gov) sworn in for 2nd term in office @ main bowl of Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium. Fuel Subsidy: Lagos State High Court, Ikeja fixes November 26 for re-arraignment of Mamman Ali, son of Ahmadu Ali (fmr PDP Chairman) & 3 others over ₦4.4bn fraud. Flood: President Jonathan approves ₦9.7bn for National Flood Recovery Food Production Plan; 40,000 metric tons of food from Strategic Grains Reserve to be released -Dr Akinwumi Adesina (Minister of Agriculture).

S.J News• [Nov 12, 2012]

S.J News• [Nov 12, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Unilag VC: Prof Rahman Adisa Bello (64 yrs; Chemical Engineering) appointed as 11th Vice Chancellor of University of Lagos; 5-year tenure effective from Monday, November 12, 2012. Yobe: State Govt re-imposes curfew from 6am to 7am in Geidam, Gashua & Buni-yadi town following killing of 4 persons on Saturday in Geidam, Yobe state. Eko 2012 (Sport Festival): Gov Adams Oshiomhole (Edo) approves ₦120m for Edo state; ₦100m approved for 2011 edition in Rivers state. Oyo: Lam Adesina (fmr Oyo Gov; ACN National Leader) interred on Sunday @ Felele, Ibadan residence; Aged 73yrs; Died same day @ St Nicholas Hospital, Lagos after protracted illness. Fuel Subsidy Scam: EFCC to arraign 7 more suspects @ Lagos High Court, Ikeja for alleged involvement in ₦5.4bn fuel subsidy scam -Wilson Uwu (EFCC Spokesperson). Bread: Increased use of cassava bread to halt FG's ₦600bn annual importation of Wheat into Nigeria -Federal Institute of Industrial Research, Oshodi (FIIRO).

S.J News• [Nov 11, 2012]

S.J News• [Nov 11, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Ondo State Election Petition Tribunal: Gubernatorial candidates of ACN, PDP & Accord Party file petitions against victory of Gov Olusegun Mimiko (PDP; Labour). UI/57th Birthday: Gov Babangida Aliyu (Niger) to receive Golden Jubilee Personality Award from Institute of African Studies, University of Ibadan on Monday. 1999 Constitution Review: Jos South/Jos East federal constituency of Plateau state rejects indigenisation of settlers for dwelling long in area. Lend a Helping Hand (Fund Raising): President Jonathan relaxes hurdle against corporate organisations' donation to Dangote-Agbakoba Presidential Flood Relief Committee; ₦11,075,095,000 realised. Oil spill: Mobil, on 9 November, isolated & shut pipeline due to oil release offshore Akwa Ibom state; Emergency response personnel deployed -Mobil. SNC: Syrian National Council elects George Sabra (SNC spokesman) as 3rd president @ meeting in Doha, Qatar; Replaces Abdulbaset Sieda; 11 elected to executive council. BBC: Shortest-ever serving Director General of BBC, George Entwistle (DG since September 17th), resigns over Newsnight child abuse broadcast; Tim Davie (Director, BBC Audio & Music) to serve as acting DG.

S.J News• [Nov 10, 2012]

S.J News• [Nov 10, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Senate: Committee on Environment threatens to halt Ministry of Environment's allocations in 2013 budget; Seeks defence of utilised funds allocated in previous years. Edo Cabinet: Gov Adams Oshiomhole (Edo) dissolves state executive council; To be sworn in as governor on Monday for 2nd term. Condolence: Renowned surveyor & 2nd republic politician, Hope Harriman, died on Thursday in United States; Aged 79 years. NDIC: Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation of Nigeria (NDIC) pays ₦6.682bn cumulative insured deposit to depositors of 48 liquidated Deposit Money Banks (DMB) as @ August -Umaru Ibrahim (MD/CEO). Strike: Gov Jonah Jang (Plateeau) orders Local Government workers to resume work on Monday, 12th November or face consequences; Workers demand implementation of ₦18,000 Minimum Wage. EFCC v OGD: Judicial Staff Union of Nigeria's (JUSUN) strike stalls trial of Gbenga Daniel (fmr Ogun state) @ State High Court over alleged financial impropriety. CIA: Central Intelligence Agency director, David Petraeus, resigns over extra-marital affair; Married for over 37 years.

S.J News• [Nov 9, 2012]

S.J News• [Nov 9, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Refinery: President Jonathan sets March 2013 deadline for completion of Turn Around Maintenance (TAM) & rehabilitation of Kaduna, Port Harcourt & Warri refineries -Dr Reuben Abati (SA to President on Media). Ogun Factional Brouhaha: Chief Adebayo Dayo-led State Executive suspends Maj Gen Adetunji Olurin (retd; PDP Gov candidate), Sen Dipo Odujinrin (Chairman) from party. Fuel Subsidy Probe ($620,000 Bribe): Femi Otedola (Chairman, Zenon Oil) files ₦250bn libel suit against Aminu Waziri Tambuwal (Speaker, House of Reps) & Farouk Lawan. Budget Defence: SenateCommittee on Finance summons NNPC over $500m undisclosed revenue of Nigerian Petroleum Development Company (NPDC). Osun CJ: Justice Olaniyi Ojo retires as Osun state Chief Judge with no anointed successor. NDDC: Senate approves ₦250.86bn for Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) as 2012 budget; Personal expenditure of ₦10.22bn, Overhead of ₦7.57bn, Capital (internal) of ₦1.02bn, Projects @ ₦232.06bn. Oyo: State House of Assembly extends tenure of 29 out of 33 Council Chairmen for 6 months; Tenure to expire May 2013. 2013 Budget: Gov Adams Oshiomhole (Edo) presents ₦150bn to State House of Assembly; ₦87.41bn Capital expenditure (60%), recurrent @ ₦62.64bn (40%).

S.J News• [Nov 8, 2012]

S.J News• [Nov 8, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ FEC: Federal Executive Council approves urban water project loan granted by International Development Agency (IDA) for Lagos ($33.83m) & Cross River state ($43.92m). Insurgency: Muhammadu Buhari (fmr Head of State) rejects Boko Haram's nomination as mediator in talks between FG & sect. RMAFC: House of Reps orders Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation & Fiscal Commission to present new revenue sharing formula for FG, State & Local Govts to President within 2 weeks. Infrastructure: Federal Executive Council (FEC) approves ₦59.8bn contract for execution of infrastructural projects within Nigeria -Labaran Maku (Minister of Information). En route London: NDLEA nabs 23-year-old Nigerian student in attempt to smuggle drugs @ MMIA, Lagos; Excretes 92 pellets of cocaine weighing about 1.535kg. Academic Qualification: Court of Appeal, Benin reserves judgment in appeal filed by Charles Airhiavbere (PDP Gov candidate) against Gov Adams Oshiomhole (ACN). State of Origin: Senate orders Justice Aloma Mukthar (CJN) to swear in Justice Ifeoma Jombo-Ofo as judge of the Court of Appeal; Appointed as Abia state nominee.

S.J News• [Nov 7, 2012]

S.J News• [Nov 7, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Edo: Gov Adams Oshiomhole (Edo) implements State House of Assembly's resolution; 18 Local Govt transition committee dissolved; Heads of Service to take over secretariats. ₦501m Money Laundering: Absence of EFCC counsel stalls Adeyemi Ikuforiji’s (Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly) trial @ Federal High Court, Lagos; Adjourned till 20th November. Ondo: State House of Assembly suspends 9 out of 18 Chairmen of Local Council Caretaker Committees following refusal to heed its directives on council administrations. Millennium Development Goals (MDG): United Nations (UN) sets target for eradication of extreme poverty in Africa by 2030 -Prof Jeffrey Sachs (SA to Ban Ki Moon). Nigerian Compass Newspapers: MD/Editor-in-Chief, Adesina Kawonise, shot along Akure-Ilesha Highway in return trip from Awka, Anambra state; In stable condition. SURE-P: FG, under Subsidy Reinvestment Programme, to commence massive rice farming in 2013 through irrigation from Doma Dam, Nasarawa state -Labaran Maku (Minister of Information). PIB: Consideration of Petroleum Industry Bill for 2nd reading to begin next week -House of Reps; Merged with bill for establishment of National New Frontier Exploration Agency. White House: Barack Obama (D) re-elected as US president; 270 electoral votes surpassed; Mitt Romney (R) back to Massachusetts.

S.J News• [Nov 6, 2012]

S.J News• [Nov 6, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Debt Profile: FG reviews proposed debt profile from $7.9bn to $9.3bn for infrastructural development between 2012 & 2014 -Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (Minister of Finance). Rivers: I have nothing to do with my poster & Jigawa state governor's; No intention to contest 2015 presidency; Only interested in state development -Gov Rotimi Amaechi (Rivers). Agric: Nigeria’s food produce hits 8.1million metric tonne -Dr Akinwunmi Adesina (Minister of Agriculture & Rural Development). Terrorism: No fewer than 3,000 persons killed by Boko Haram sect -Lt Gen Azubuike Ihejirika (Chief of Army Staff). BZM: Over 500 members of Biafra Zionist Movement arrested in Enugu state for re-declaration of Biafra as sovereign state. 12 Newly Appointed Court of Appel Justices: Justice Aloma Mukthar (CJN) refuses to swear in Justice Ifeoma Jombo-Ofo due to petition protesting her Abia state of origin. Prison, Presido, Paper: South African Reserve Bank rolls out new bank notes bearing Nelson Mandela's (94yrs; 1st SA black president) face.

S.J News• [Nov 5, 2012]

S.J News• [Nov 5, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ House of Reps: Committee on Public Accounts summons Jonah Otunla (Accountant-General of the Federation) over revenue shortfall of ₦81.9bn in Federation account. Jigawa: President Jonathan to begin 2-day visit to Jigawa state from Monday; To commission projects built under Sule Lamido administration. Teleconference: Boko Haram denies being behind death of Maj Gen Mamman Shuwa (Nigerian civil war hero) through Abu Mohammed Abdul-Aziz (spokesperson). EFCC: My removal as Chairman few days after arrest of James Ibori (fmr Delta Gov) by EFCC aimed @ destroying anti-graft agency -Nuhu Ribadu (erstwhile EFCC Chairman). Arson: ₦20m Belform cocoa & palm tree plantation @ Isi-Uzo LG, Enugu set ablaze. $1bn: FG to float Euro bond for execution of infrastructural projects within 2013-2015; Seeks National Assembly's endorsement -Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (Minister of Finance). Night of Influence: Fareed Zakaria (CNN) to speak on Africa’s Political Economy (The Challenge of Leadership) on 18th, November 2012; Hosted by Airtel Nigeria.

S.J News• [Nov 4, 2012]

S.J News• [Nov 4, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Bayelsa v Rivers: President Jonathan meets Kalabari elders in Rivers state to resolve boundary dispute between Bayelsa & Rivers State. Federal High Court, Abuja: 2 drug traffickers (36 & 38 years-old) nabbed by NDLEA @ Nnamdi Azikiwe Int'l Airport (NAIA), Abuja to spend next 7 years each behind bars. Borno: Nigerian Civil War hero, Maj Gen Muhammed Shuwa (rtd), interred in Maiduguri; Shot dead by unknown gunmen in his Maiduguri residence on Friday. Change of Baton: Mrs Valerie Ebe sworn in as new Deputy Governor by Gov Godswill Akpabio (Akwa Ibom); Nsima Ekere erstwhile (fmr Dep Gov) resigned on personal grounds. Ondo: Caretaker Committee Chairman of Akoko South-West LGA, Mrs Opeyemi Adefarati, dies in auto accident along Owo-Ikare Expressway -Aremu Adeniran (Police PRO). EFCC v Broker: GM & co-owner of Insurance broking firm arraigned before Lagos High Court, Ikeja for allegedly stealing ₦30,606m company money. Unity Road Project: Turkish expatriate & staff of Rivigo JVC Nigerian Ltd abducted by unknown gunmen got rescued from captors’ camp in Gokana, Rivers state -Police PRO. Bayelsa: Building of Ecumenical Centre @ gateway town of Igbogene, Yenagoa with sitting capacity of about 3,000 persons commences.

S.J News• [Nov 3, 2012]

S.J News• [Nov 3, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Akwa Ibom: State House of Assembly confirms Mrs Valerie Ebe as 1st female Deputy Gov of Akwa Ibom state; Predecessor, Nsima Ekere, resigned from office on Wednesday. Petroleum: Nuhu Ribadu-led Petroleum Revenue Special Task Force submits report; Process of compiling report skewed -Steve Oronsaye (Deputy Chairman). FG/ Boko Haram Talks: Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) rejects nomination of Mohammdu Buhari (2011 presidential candidate) as mediator -Rotimi Fashakin (CPC National Publicity Secretary). Refineries: National Refineries Committee headed by Dr Kalu Idika Kalu submits report. Airtel: Segun Ogunsanya appointed as new Chief Executive Officer of Airtel Nigeria; Replaces Rajan Swaroop. Borno: Civil war veteran, Maj Gen Mamman Shuwa (rtd), shot dead by unknown gunmen @ his Gwange residence in Maiduguri, Borno state -Lt Col Sagir Musa (JTF spokesman). Dangote: 13,000 applicants for Graduate Executive Truck Driver vacancy but only 100 needed; 6 Phd, 65 MBA, 649 Masters & over 8,460 Bachelor degree holders amongst applicants -Aliko Dangote (Chairman, Dangote Group). NNPC, Oil Industry Parastatals: Corporate Governance & Control Task Force, chaired by Dotun Suleiman, recommends creation of NPD, NPI, PAMCO, NOC, NCCDA & NFES to succeed NNPC.

S.J News• [Nov 2, 2012]

S.J News• [Nov 2, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Constitution Amendment: National Assembly disapproves Nigeria Bar Association's (NBA) suggestion; Referendum not prescribed in 1999 constitution -National Assembly. Legacy Projects: Olusegun Obasanjo (erstwhile president) appointed as Nigerian representative for Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust. Contract Scam: Anti-Corruption Network's office in Abuja burgled on Wednesday night -Dino Melaye (Executive Secretary; fmr House of Reps member). 2013 Budget: International Monetary Fund (IMF) supports Executive's $75 crude oil benchmark against Senate's $78 & House of Reps' $80. Boko Haram: Sect to dialogue with FG; Picks Muhammadu Buhari (fmr Head of State) as mediator; Talks to be held in Saudi Arabia; Seeks arrest & prosecution of Sen Ali Modu Sheriff (fmr Borno Gov). Fuel Subsidy: Petroleum Revenue Special Task Force to submit authentic report 2day as directed by President Jonathan; Committee headed by Nuhu Ribadu (fmr EFCC Chairman). Impeachment Brouhaha: PDP suspends 4 Kogi State House of Assembly members from Kogi East Senatorial district for alleged anti-party activities. NLNG: Belgium based Nigerian & author of “On Black Sister’s Street,” Chika Unigwe, wins $100,000 Nigeria Prize for Literature.

S.J News• [Nov 1, 2012]

S.J News• [Nov 1, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Cabinet Reshuffle: Zainab Ibrahim Kuchi (Minister of State for Niger Delta Affairs) & Darius Dickson Ishaku (Ministry of State for Power) swap positions -Dr Reuben Abati (SA to president on Media). Akwa Ibom: State Deputy governor, Nsima Ekere, resigns on personal grounds & declines to elaborate -Inemesi Ina (Chief Press Secretary). Edo: Gov Adams Oshiomhole (Edo) rejects dissolution of 18 LG caretaker committees by State House of Assembly; Committees served for 2 years instead of 3 months -Uyi Igbe (Speaker). Unity Bank: High Court, FCT adjourns ₦110m loan recovery case against Isyaku Ibrahim to November 13, 2012; Failed & neglected to pay despite June 10 court ruling. Boko Haram Links: Sen Ahmed Khalifa Zannah (Borno Central) slams ₦5bn defamatory suit against Minister of Defence, CDS, AGF & Lt Col Sagir Musa (JTF Joint Task spokesperson) before High Court, Abuja. Regent: Mrs Comfort Idowu now Regent of Ilasa-Ekiti, Ekiti state; Recommended by traditional institution in Ilasa; Replaces Princess Jolaade Onipede (Nigerian Amb to Rep of Congo). FEC: Federal Executive Council approves ₦8.7bn for construction of Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) HQ & ₦3.028bn for new General Hospital @ Gwarimpa, FCT; To be completed in 36 months & 86 weeks respectively. Telecoms: Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to fine companies ₦5m for failure to provide free instant SMS call bill to subscribers 4rm 1st November, 2012.

S.J News• [Oct 31, 2012]

S.J News• [Oct 31, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ 3rd Mainland Bridge: Reopened after 4 months of repairs; Completed 10 days ahead of November 5 schedule; Cost ₦1,055,477,608.16 -Mike Onolememen (Minister of Works). Contract Inflation: Godsday Orubebe (Minister of Niger Delta Affairs) denies Anti-Corruption Network's allegations of ₦6.6bn fraud; Group founded by Dino Melaye (fmr House of Reps member). NBA: Nigerian Bar Association faults ongoing constitution review by National Assembly; Process not orderly -Okey Wali (NBA President); Seeks referendum @ end of national exercise. Tropical Storm: Ripple effect of Hurricane Sandy which hit US & the Caribbean imminent in Lagos, within 7 to 14 days -Segun Oniru (Commissioner for Waterfront & Infrastructure). Bayelsa v Rivers: President Jonathan not involved in boundary dispute between -Reuben Abati (SA to President on Media); Cession plans of 5 Rivers oil communities to Bayelsa underway -Protesters. Money Laundering: Gov Abiola Ajimobi's wife, Florence Ajimobi, denies being arrested by London Metropolitan Police. Abia: State Govt shuts down, seals off over 100 illegal nursery, primary & secondary schools; Operators of schools to be tried @ Tribunal -Mrs Monica Philips (Commissioner for Education). Fuel Subsidy Scam: Ikeja High Court fixes November 12, 2012 for commencement of trial of Nasir Ali, son of Ahmadu Ali (fmr PDP National Chairman), 12 others. Budget of Commitment: Gov Liyel Imoke (Cross River) presents ₦151.3bn budget proposal for 2013 fiscal year to State House of Assembly; 70% capital expenditure, 30% recurrent.

S.J News• [Oct 30, 2012]

S.J News• [Oct 30, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Bayelsa Gov: Supreme Court upholds election of Gov Seriake Dickson (Bayelsa; PDP); Dismisses suit filed by Imoro Kabi (Change Advocacy Party Gov candidate) challenging Dickson's emergence in February 11 election. Petroleum Revenues: Petroleum Revenue Special Task Force to submit comprehensive report to President Jonathan on Friday; Committee chaired by Nuhu Ribadu (fmr EFCC Chairman). Edo: State House of Assembly dissolves caretaker committees for 18 Local Govt Areas; Chairmen to hand over to Heads of Personnel Management (HPM). Plateau: Unknown gunman open fire @ Burukutu Joint @ Gindi Akwatti, Barkin Ladi LG, Plateau state; No fewer than 4 killed, 7 others injured. Anambra: Traditional prime minister of Enugwu Ukwu in Njikoka LG, Chief Dennis Anaekwe, abducted in Anambra state. Sex Trafficking: 42-yr-old Nigerian jailed for 20 years in UK for trafficking female orphans into Britain; Witchcraft rituals used to ensure loyalty. Scam: Briton arraigned before Lagos State High Court by EFCC for allegedly defrauding Pilgrims Africa Limited of $227,035; Pleads not guilty to all 9-count charge. Perm Secs: President Jonathan approves posting of 5 new Permanent Secretaries sworn in on October 17; Redeploys 12 others to Ministries, Departments & Agencies (MDA).

S.J News• [Oct 29, 2012]

S.J News• [Oct 29, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ FIRS Revenue: Federal Inland Revenue Service generates ₦3.81tn (₦2.399tn oil taxes & ₦1.406tn non-oil taxes) in 9months; Surpasses ₦3.6tn provisional annual budget estimate 9 months into 2012. Ondo Gov Outcome: ACN National Assembly Caucus passes vote of confidence on party's leadership -Sen Gbenga Ashafa (Secretary, CAN Senate Caucus). Cocoa: FG distributes 3.6 million seedlings of cocoa pods to Nigerian farmers for free to revive dwindling fortune of agriculture -Dr Akinwumi Adesina (Minister of Agriculture). Kaduna: Suicide bomb attack @ St Rita Catholic Church in Malali, Kaduna state on Sunday; No fewer than 10 persons killed, 100 injured. CAP v PDP: Supreme Court to decide Gov Seriake Dickson's (Bayelsa; PDP) fate 2day as Imoro Kabi (Change Advocacy Party candidate) challenges his victory in February 11 gubernatorial election. Golden Eaglets: Nigeria U-17 team defeat Guinea 4-0 (agg 7-0) in Conakry, Guinea to qualify for next round of African Junior Championship.

S.J News• [Oct 28, 2012]

S.J News• [Oct 28, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ IPSAS: Nigeria fails to meet 2012 deadline for International Public Sector Accounting Standards; To be adopted in 2013 -Jonah Otunla (Accountant General of the Federation). Aviation: Corpse of stowaway found in undercarriage compartment of Arik Air aircraft @ Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos after return trip 4rm New York, US. Economy: 7th African Economic Conference to hold @ Kigali, Rwanda 4rm October 30 to November 2; Organised by AfDB, UNDP & ECA. 2013 Budget: FG to spend ₦2.34bn on legal bills legal bills in 2013 (₦3.19bn in 2012); ₦5.59bn allocated to Ministry of Justice Headquarters; Total of ₦22.4bn allocated to Justice sector. NTDC: Paul Cohen endorses Nigerian tourism; Safe & peaceful destination for Americans & other tourists exploring Africa's beauty -Cohen (American tourism expert). Akwa Ibom: FG to collaborate with Akwa Ibom state in turning Maintainance, Repairs & Overhaul (MRO) facilities @ Akwa Ibom Int'l Airport to national hanger -President Jonathan. South-West Caucus Meeting: Peoples Democratic Party can reclaim lost South-Western states in 2015 if disciplined -Olusegun Obasanjo (erstwhile president).

S.J News• [Oct 27, 2012]

S.J News• [Oct 27, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ NIMASA: Nigerian Maritime Administration & Safety Agency earmarks over ₦250m for procurement of relief materials for Internally Displaced Persons -Ziakede Akpobolokemi (DG, NIMASA). Cessna 208 Aircraft: Gov Danbaba Suntai (Taraba) transferred to National Hospital, Abuja 4rm Yola hospital; Survived crash alongside 5 others in Yola, Adamawa state. Air Force C-130H: Femi Falana (SAN) gives FG end-of-month ultimatum for payment of widows of plane crash victims on September 26, 1992; Over 100 military personnel killed in Ejigbo. Flood: Delta state Govt sets up committee to manage FG's ₦500m fund; 12-member committee headed by Justice Francis Tabai (rtd Supreme Court Judge). House of Reps: Abductors release 72-yr-old mother of Hon Abiodun Abudu Balogun (Ijebu-East/Ogun Water Side federal constituency); Kidnapped @ her Ita-Otu, Ijebu Waterside, Ogun state residence. White House Tussle: Colin Powell (R; fmr US Secretary of State) endorses President Barack Obama (D) for 2nd term; Presidential election to hold November 6, 2012. Tax Fraud: Silvio Berlusconi (76yrs; AC Milan President) sentenced to 4 years in prison by Milan court for tax evasion; Stepped down as Italian prime minister in November.

S.J News• [Oct 26, 2012]

S.J News• [Oct 26, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Aviation: Delta State Govt approves ₦37.3bn for upgrade of Osubi, Warri Airstrip to international airport -Chike Ogeah (Commissioner for Information). Pilgrimage: President Jonathan orders probe into deportation of female pilgrims 4rm Saudi Arabia. Cessna 208 Aircraft: Gov Dambaba Fulani Suntai (Taraba) survives air crash alongside 5 others @ Yola, Adamawa state; Aircraft piloted by governor. Pugilism: Isaac Ekpo (Nigerian pugilist) knocks John Amosu (Ghanaian) out in 11th round in Ghana to win West African Boxing Union (WABU) Super Middle weight crown. 2012 Budget: FG releases ₦300bn capital votes to Ministries, Departments & Agencies for 4th quarter of 2012; ₦1.01tn released thus far (75% of capital budget). Oloba Farm: Gov Rauf Aregbesola (Osun) opens cattle ranch @ Iwo, Osun state to boost agriculture, meat & food production, food processing & mass agro-based employment. Lagos: 3rd Mainland Bridge to be opened to traffic 4rm November 6 as scheduled by Borini Prono (contractor) -Federal Ministry of Works. Pakistani Schoolgirl: Malala Yousafzai's family arrives Birmingham, UK hospital to visit 15-year-old daughter; Shot in head by Taliban gunman on October 9.

S.J News• [Oct 25, 2012]

S.J News• [Oct 25, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Traffic Law (Danfo, Molue): Commercial bus drivers & conductors to wear uniforms & badges 4rm January, 2013 -Kayode Opeifa (Commissioner for Transportation, Lagos). Sedative: FG to ban rophynol (drug used to lace drinks); FEC approves Nigeria National Pharmaco-Vigilance Policy for management of adverse drug reactions -Prof Onyebuchi Chukwu (Minister of Health). Ogun: State Govt gives ₦7.5m to families of 5 slained police officers in Ogun state; ₦500,000 each for burial expenses; Next of kins to receive ₦1,000,000 each after burial. Cardinals: Bishop John Olorunfemi Onaiyekan (Catholic Archbishop of Abuja) named Cardinal by Pope Benedict XVI; Under 80yrs, thus eligible to enter conclave to select Pope's successor; Consistory to hold November 24. 2013 AFCON: 16 teams drawn into 4 groups; Nigeria (Super Eagles) in Group C alongside Zambia (defending champion), Burkina Faso & Ethiopia. EFCC v ex-Gov: Federal High Court, Lafia fixes November 19 for arraignment of Aliyu Akwe Doma (fmr Nasarawa Gov) & 6 others over laundering of ₦15bn state funds. NNL: 2012/2013 Nigeria National League (NNL) season to kick off December 8; Earlier slated for October 27.

S.J News• [Oct 24, 2012]

S.J News• [Oct 24, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Crude Oil: Production reduced by 500,000 bpd due to flood -Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR). Forbes: Aliko Dangote, Tony Elumelu, Joyce Banda (Malawian President), Dr James Mwangi (MD, Kenya’s Equity Bank) & Stephen Saad (co-founder, Aspen Pharmacare) nominated for Africa Person of the Year Award. House of Reps: Mother of Hon Abiodun Abudu Balogun (Ijebu North/Ijebu East//Ogun Waterside Federal Constituency) abducted in Ogun state. Money Laundering (en route Dubai): Federal High Court, Lagos convicts 25-year-old man for false declaration of $4.5m; Nabbed @ MMIA, Lagos with $7.05m; Ordered to forfeit 25% of undeclared amount. Super Eagles Coach: Stephen Keshi to get official house & car soon, worth over ₦15m, in fulfilment of 4-year contract signed in November -Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). FIRS v Oando: Tax Appeal Tribunal (TAT) ends 7-year legal tussle; Orders Oando to pay ₦72.9m as liabilities to Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). Insurance: Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) & National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) to collaborate for supervision & regulation of companies quoted in Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) -Ms Arunma Oteh (DG, SEC). Cross Carpeting: Kogi State House of Assembly suspends 2 members for defecting; Henry Ojuola (ANPP to ACN); Funsho Daniel (ANPP to PDP); Former assembly leadership informed by ANPP 2 months ago -Lawal Jimoh (Speaker). Goal-line Technology: FIFA signs licence agreements with GoalRef & Hawk-Eye; To be introduced in English Premier League in 2013-14 seasons.

S.J News• [Oct 23, 2012]

S.J News• [Oct 23, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Kogi: House of Reps suspends activities of Kogi State House of Assembly following impeachment of Abdulahi Bello (Speaker). Federal University of Agricuture, Makurdi: Prof Emmanuel Kucha appointed as Vice Chancellor; Replaces Prof Daniel Uza; To assume duty on November 17, 2012. Holiday: FG declares Thursday & Friday as public holidays to mark 2012 Eidi-el-kabir celebrations -Abba Moro (Minister of Interior). ₦850m Scam: Trial of 3 Bank PHB (now Keystone Bank) officials, Nulec Industries fixed for November 27, 2012; Accused arraigned by EFCC for allegedly defrauding MD of Dozzy Oil. CBN Act of 2007 (Amendment): Sanusi Lamido Sanusi (CBN Gov) kicks against House of Reps' attempt; Bill seeks exclusion of CBN Gov as Chairman of CBN board chairman & Deputy governors as board members. Fuel Subsidy Scam: Federal High Court, Lagos strikes out bail application filed by Ifeanyi Ubah (MD, Capital Oil & Gas) & 4 employees. ₦47bn Theft: Erastus Akingbola (fmr MD, Intercontinental Bank) & Bayo Dada (co-accused) ordered to close defence due to failure to produce witness after series of adjournments. Ondo Gov Election: Sen David Mark (Senate President) & Emeka Ihedioha (Deputy Speaker) call on opposition parties to desist 4rm challenging outcome of election.

S.J News• [Oct 22, 2012]

S.J News• [Oct 22, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Iroko, Brolly, Broom: Gov Olusegun Mimiko (Ondo; LP) re-elected as Ondo governor; LP polled 260,199 votes; Olusola Oke (PDP) with 155,961 & Rotimi Akeredolu (ACN) 143,512 votes. IPSAS: Globally accepted International Public Sector Accounting Standards to be adopted as new accounting standard in Nigeria by 2013 -Jonah Otunla (Accountant-General). Solarin: Dr Tai Solarin’s widow, Sheila Solarin (co-founder of Mayflower School, Ogun), passes on @ Babcock University Teaching Hospital (BUTH), Ogun state dies; Aged 88 years. SSS: Sen Ahmed Zanna (Borno central) summoned over alleged ties with Boko Haram sect; Shuaibu Bama (sect member) arrested in building along Damboa Road in Maiduguri, Borno state. Rivers: Augustine Wokocha (Commissioner for Power), Dr Richard Maduenyi abducted on October 13; Former regains freedom, Latter died in custody. PIF: FG inaugurates Performance Improvement Facility scheme for improvement of services provided by Federal Civil Service -Isa Bello Sali (Head of Civil Service). Libya: Moussa Ibrahim (ex-Gadhafi's spokesman) denies being in Libya & captured by Libyan special forces in audio message.

S.J News• [Oct 21, 2012]

S.J News• [Oct 21, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Ndigbo: Igbo leaders clamour for state creation in South-eastern region @ Dr Alex Ekwueme (fmr Vice President) 80th birthday in Enugu state. Security: Gov Ibikunle Amosun (Ogun) awarded Best Security Conscious State Governor in West Africa @ La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra, Ghana by Security Watch Africa. Money Laundering: EFCC nabs Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) official with $1.4m (₦218m) @ MMIA, Lagos. Certificate Forgery: University of Jos issues disclaimer vis-à-vis possession of Advanced Diploma in Public Administration (ADPA) by Hon Abdulrazak Nuhu Bature (Ningi/Warji Federal Constituency of Bauchi). Pension: About ₦3.3trn deducted 4rm Local Govt Pension Funds without proper accountability since 1976 -Abdulrasheed Maina (Chairman, Pension Reform Task Team). Match fixing: Zimbabwe FA ban 15 players & officials for life for fixing friendlies played in Asia between 2007 & 2009. Libya: Moussa Ibrahim (Gadhafi's ex-spokesman) captured in Tarhouna, 65km south of Tripoli, Libya; transferred to Tripoli for interrogation -Prime Minister's office

S.J News• [Oct 20, 2012]

S.J News• [Oct 20, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Ondo Gov: Olusegun Mimiko (LP), Olusola Oke (PDP), Rotimi Akeredolu (ACN; fmr NBA President) tussle for throne as gubernatorial election holds 2day; Over 11,000 policemen deployed. Procurement & Production of Military Equipment: VP Namadi Sambo inaugurates presidential committee on Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON). Foreign Account: EFCC freezes $103,762 (₦16,083,110), traced to Bermuda Island (overseas UK territory), belonging to a retired civil servant standing trial @ Federal High Court, Abuja -Wilson Uwujaren (EFCC. spokesman). Valediction: Air Marshal Mohammed Dikko Umar (fmr Chief of Air Staff) retires 4rm Nigerian Air Force (NAF); Replaced with Air Vice Marshall Alex Badeh. UN Ambassador: United Nations Office on Drug & Crime (UNODC) appoints Joke Silva & Jude Abaga (MI) as National Goodwill Ambassadors for human trafficking. EFCC v Cash Smuggler: Absence of presiding judge @ Federal High Court, Lagos stalls arraignment of 25-yr-old man caught with over $7m @ MMIA, Lagos en route Dubai on 27th September, 2012. Larceny: Police recovers Toyota Highlander SUV snatched @ Area 11 Garki, Abuja; Armed robbery suspect shot dead; 2 accomplices turn fugitives. Lebanon: Car bomb during rush hour in Beirut, Lebanon kills no fewer than 8 persons, 78 injured; Intelligence official, Wissam al-Hassan, killed in explosion.

S.J News• [Oct 19, 2012]

S.J News• [Oct 19, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ SEC: Senate Committee on Capital Market backs House of Reps' resolution on immediate removal of Ms Aruma Oteh (DG, Securities & Exchange Commission). Kogi Brouhaha: Security personnel of impeached Speaker of Kogi State House of Assembly, Abdullahi Bello, withdrawn by M.M Katsina (Kogi CP) @ 2 am on Thursday. Aluu Killings: Police dismisses Lucky Orji, sergeant involved in the killing of 4 University of Port Harcourt students in Aluu, Rivers state -Ben Ugwuegbulam (Police spokesman). Milk Consumption: Peak milk names Mrs Omolewa Ahmed (Kwara state Gov's wife) as Milk Ambassador in Kwara state. Aviation: General Aviation Terminal (GAT) of Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos to be opened on Monday -Stella Odua (Minister of Aviation). Fraudulent Bidding: Delta, Edo, Ekiti & Ondo state governors reject outcome of bidding for Benin Power Distribution Company conducted by BPE; Vigeo Power Consortium emerged winner over states. Lagos: Gov Babatunde Fashola inaugurates maternal & child care mortality reduction programme; 45,249 babies delivered (15,050 caesarian sections; 29,497 normal) between 2010 & June 2012 in 5 hospitals. CJ: National Judicial Council (NJC) rejects Adamawa, Kwara & Osun state governors' recommendations for appointments of Chief Judges; Forward nominations based on seniority -NJC.

S.J News• [Oct 18, 2012]

S.J News• [Oct 18, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ 1st Lady: Patience Jonathan returns to Abuja after spending over 6 weeks overseas; Denies having terminal illness or undergoing cosmetic surgery. Piracy: Unknown gunmen intercept ship operated by Bourbon Int'l Oil (French coy) in Bayelsa state; 6 Russian sailors & 1 Estonian abducted. FEC: Federal Executive Council approves use of Performance Contract system as basis for career promotion in federal civil service -Labaran Maku (Minister of Information). Aluu Killings: Magistrate’s Court in Port Harcourt, Rivers state remands 13 suspects arrested vis-à-vis killing of 4 University of Port Harcourt students. Adamawa PDP: National Working Committee (NWC) dissolves executive committee; Caretaker committee sworn-in to manage affairs pending Local Govt election; Headed by Umar Dama-gun (Yobe state). Plateau North Sen District: Gyang Nyam Pwajok (fmr Chief of Staff to Gov Jonah Jang) sworn in as Senator following demise of Sen Gyang Dantong. WMD: Plan to detonate 454kg bomb (defused before attempt) in front of Federal Reserve Bank, New York foiled; Quazi Mohammad Rezwanul Ahsan Nafis (21-year-old Bangladeshi) nabbed by FBI.

S.J News• [Oct 17, 2012]

S.J News• [Oct 17, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Up-and-Down like Wall Street: Senate recommends $78 as benchmark price of crude oil per barrel in 2013 Budget, House of Reps @ $80 & Presidency @ $75. Flood: 26,358 ex-Niger Delta militants (Phase I & II) donate ₦52.7m (₦2,000 each) of their October allowances to victims of flood disaster in Niger Delta region -Kingsley Kuku (SA to President on Niger-Delta). Delta: Prof Hope Eghagha (Commissioner for Higher Education) released 16 days after; Abducted in Delta on September 29. Kwara: High Court, Abuja dismisses ₦5bn defamation suit filed by Sen Bukola Saraki (fmr Kwara Gov) against Mohammed Dele Belgore (ACN Gov candidate) due to repeated failure of Festus Keyamo (plaintiff's counsel) in court. Okene Killings & Flood: Abdullai Bello (Speaker, Kogi House of Assembly), Deputy Speaker, Majority Leader, Chief Whip & Minority Leader impeached; Speaker replaced by Lawal Jimoh (Okene II). Bayelsa: Gov Seriake Dickson (Bayelsa) orders evacuation as flood submerges President Jonathan’s hometown, Otuoke; Residents relocated to relief camp. AFCON Qualifiers: Confederation of African Football (CAF) disqualifies Senegal 4rm 2013 Africa Cup of Nations; Losing 2-0 to Ivory Coast in 74th minute when home fans rioted @ Dakar stadium.