S.J News• [Feb 1, 2012]

S.J News• [Feb 1, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ N38bn Loan Scam: Mr Dimeji Bankole (erstwhile House Speaker) & Bayero Nafada (fmr Dep Speaker) have no case to answer -High Court, Abuja. Boko Haram: State Security Service quizzes Ibrahim Shekarau (fmr Kano Gov) over alleged ties with sect; Claims to be on payroll of erstwhile governor. NNPC Reforms: Diezani Alison-Madueke (Minister of Petroleum) inaugurates special taskforce on governance & controls in NNPC & other parastatals in sector; 12-member committee headed by Mr Dotun Sulaiman. Kudirat Abiola's Demise: Maj Hamza al-Mustapha & Lateef Shofolahan file separate notices of appeal against Lagos High Court judgement; Duo sentenced to death by hanging. 2012 Budget: FG slashed N889.891m proposed by National Sports Commission (NSC) for maintenance of 6 stadia to N182.491m. Mass Burial: Remains of victims of xmas day bombing @ St Theresa Catholic Church, Madalla, Niger state to be interred 2day on church's premises. Fuel Subsidy: Save Nigeria Group (SNG) sues President Jonathan, Gen Andrew Azazai (NSA), others for alleged violation of rights during protest in Ojota, Lagos; Seeks N100m as damages. •Football• EPL: Everton 1-0 Man City; Man Utd 2-0 Stoke; Swansea 1-1 Chelsea; Tottenham 3-1 Wigan; Wolves 0-3 Liverpool.

S.J News• [Feb 1, 2012]

S.J News• [Feb 1, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ N38 Loan Scam: Mr Dimeji Bankole (erstwhile House Speaker) & Bayero Nafada (fmr Dep Speaker) have no case to answer -High Court, Abuja. Boko Haram: State Security Service quizzes Ibrahim Shekarau (fmr Kano Gov) over alleged ties with sect; Claims to be on payroll of erstwhile governor. NNPC Reforms: Diezani Alison-Madueke (Minister of Petroleum) inaugurates special taskforce on governance & controls in NNPC & other parastatals in sector; 12-member committee headed by Mr Dotun Sulaiman. Kudirat Abiola's Demise: Maj Hamza al-Mustapha & Lateef Shofolahan file separate notices of appeal against Lagos High Court judgement; Duo sentenced to death by hanging. 2012 Budget: FG slashed N889.891m proposed by National Sports Commission (NSC) for maintenance of 6 stadia to N182.491m. Mass Burial: Remains of victims of xmas day bombing @ St Theresa Catholic Church, Madalla, Niger state to be interred 2day on church's premises. Fuel Subsidy: Save Nigeria Group (SNG) sues President Jonathan, Gen Andrew Azazai (NSA), others for alleged violation of rights during protest in Ojota, Lagos; Seeks N100m as damages. •Football• EPL: Everton 1-0 Man City; Man Utd 2-0 Stoke; Swansea 1-1 Chelsea; Tottenham 3-1 Wigan; Wolves 0-3 Liverpool.

S.J News• [Jan 31, 2012]

S.J News• [Jan 31, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ 18th AU Summit: President Jonathan didn't contest African Union (AU) chairmanship in Adis Ababa, Ethiopia -Presidency; President Yayi Boni (Benin Republic) emerged winner. Kudirat Abiola's Demise: Lagos High Court, Igbosere sentences Maj Hamza al-Mustapha (late Sani Abacha's CSO) & Lateef Shofolahan (fmr MKO's aide) to death by hanging. Edo: Federal High Court, Benin City orders remand of Osagie Obayuwana (Edo Attorney-General) over Edo Govt's non-compliance with interlocutory judgement. IG's Wife: Mohammed Dahiru Abubakar (Ag IG of police) loses wife; Deceased (aged 48yrs) interred according to Islamic rites in Kano. Kogi Gov: INEC orders swearing in of Captain Idris Wada (PDP Gov-elect) into office as governor, following sack of Ibrahim Idris (fmr Gov) by Supreme Court. Sacked Govs: Gov elections to hold in Adamawa (Feb 4); Bayelsa (Feb 11); Sokoto (Feb 18) & Cross River (Feb 25) -Professor Attahiru Jega (INEC Chairman). Anambra Central Sen District: Election Petitions Tribunal, Awka begins hearing of petition filed by Prof Dora Akunyili (APGA) against election of Sen Chris Ngige (ACN). 2012 Budget: Senate Committee on Federal Character & Intergovernmental Affairs queries allocation of N1.3bn to State House for food, entertainment & furniture. •Football• Spain: Osasuna 0-1 Atletico Madrid.

S.J News• [Jan 30, 2012]

S.J News• [Jan 30, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ AU: African Union's 2-day summit holds in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; President Thomas Boni Yayi (Benin Republic) elected as Chairman for 1 year; AU's new HQ built & donated by China @ a cost of $200m. Kudirat Abiola: Lagos High Court to deliver judgment in trial of Maj Hamzat Al-mustapha (CSO to late Sani Abacha) & Lateef Shofolahan (protocol officer, MKO Campaign) 2day; Been in detention since 1999. Boko Haram: UN & AU pledge support to President Jonathan in fight against terrorism in nothern Nigerian. Sacked Govs: PDP to approach Supremem court for consequential order, following sack of 5 Govs 4rm office -Ekpo Okon (PDP Chairman, Cross River). Oyo: Re-run election for Irepo/Orelope/Olorunsogo federal constiuency of Oyo inconclusive -INEC. Adamawa: Umaru Fintri (Ag Gov & Speaker, Admamawa) sacks all political appointees; To hand over to respective permanent secretaries. Uwais Panel: Stakeholders Judicial Reform Committee recommends public screening of judges before appointment; Panel headed by Justice Muhammadu Uwais (erstwhile CJN). •Football• FA Cup: Arsenal 3-2 Aston Villa; Sunderland 1-1 Middlesbrough. Spain: Malaga 2-1 Sevilla; Racing 2-2 Valencia; Real Sociedad 5-1 Sporting Gijon. Italy: AC Milan 3-0 Cagliari; Chievo 0-3 Lazio; Fiorentina 2-1 Siena; Genoa 3-2 Napoli; Lecce 1-0 Inter Milan; Roma 1-1 Bologna.

S.J News• [Jan 29, 2012]

S.J News• [Jan 29, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Contempt of Court: I was not served with any court order 4rm a Federal High Court in Lagos -Abubakar Kawu Baraje (Acting National Chairman, PDP). Boko Haram: 11 suspected members of sect killed during gun battle with army @ checkpoint in Maiduguri, Borno state on Saturday. Naval: Nigeria Navy's 2-storey block of flats @ 45 Road, Gwarimpa Estate, Abuja collapses; 2 persons killed. Anambra-South Sen District: Appeal Court, Enugu to resume sitting to review Andy Uba's complaints on February 2 vis-à-vis nullification of his election. Cabinet Reshuffle: Umaru Fintri (Ag Gov & Speaker, Adamawa) sacks Mr Kobis Ari (Secretary to State Govt); Appoints Prof Liman Tukur as new SSG. Gas Transportation: Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) to raise $1bn to acquire 6 LNG carrier ships -Ms Siene Allwell-Brown (GM, external relations). Syria: Arab League halts monitoring mission in Syria due to growing violence; Observers to remain in Syria -Nabil el-Arabi (Secretary General of Arab League). US Election: Newt Gingrich (Presidential hopeful; fmr House of Reps Speaker; Republican) promises permanent US base on the moon by 2020 if elected as president. •Football• FA Cup: Bolton 2-1 Swansea; Brighton 1-0 Newcastle; Hull 0-1 Crawley Town; Liverpool 2-1 Man Utd; Millwall 1-1 Southampton; QPR 0-1 Chelsea; Sheffield Utd 0-4 Birmingham. Spain: Espanyol 1-0 Mallorca; Rayo Vallecano 2-3 Athletic Bilbao; Real Madrid 3-1 Real Zaragoza; Villarreal 0-0 Barcelona. Italy: Catania 1-1 Parma; Juventus 2-1 Udinese.

S.J News• [Jan 28, 2012]

S.J News• [Jan 28, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Gov Tenure Elongation: Supreme Court sacks Ibrahim Idris (Kogi), Murtala Nyako (Adamawa), Timipre Sylva (Bayelsa), Aliyu Wamakko (Sokoto) & Liyel Imoke (Cross River); Tenure elapsed in May 29 2011. Govs: Speakers of Houses of Assembly to take over as acting Govs in 5 states, pending conduct of fresh gubernatorial elections. Ogun PDP Crisis: Federal High Court, Lagos issues bench warrant for arrest of Abubakar Baraje (National Chairman), Tajudeen Oladipo (Vice Chairman, Southwest), Olusola Oke (Legal Adviser), Uche Secondus (Organising Secretary). 2 Kogi Govs: Captain Wada (PDP) sworn in as Gov by Justice Ibrahim Atadoga (President, State Customary Court of Appeal); Emerged winner in Dec 3, 2011 Gov election; Abdullahi Bello (Speaker, State House of Assembly) sworn in as acting governor. Boko Haram: Police arrests 25 suspects; Intercepted @ Okpuje community, Nsukka, Enugu State. NLC: NaijaCyber Hacktivites attacks official website of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC); Accuses NLC & TUC of sabotaging anti-subsidy removal protests. Gov Election: Supreme Court ruling won't affect election time table for states; Election to be held in Adamawa (Feb 4), Bayelsa (Feb 11), Sokoto (March) & Cross River (March) -INEC. UN: Armed tribesmen release Norwegian UN official (34yrs) after nearly 2 weeks of kidnap 4rm streets of Sanaa, Yemen -Martin Nesirky (UN Spokesman).

S.J News• [Jan 27, 2012]

S.J News• [Jan 27, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Fuel Subsidy: FG to inaugurate committee to monitor & sensitise Nigerians through Town Hall meetings in 36 states & FCT -SA to President on Political Affairs. Kano Blast: Improvised Explosive Device exploded in luxurious bus park @ New Road, Sabon-Gari, Kano on Thursday; No fewer than 2 persons injured. Police: Mohammed Abubakar resumes as acting Inspector-General of Police @ Force Headquarters, Abuja. IBB Quits: I've decided never to seek political office again; Advisory role to be played as a statesman -Ibrahim Babangida (fmr Military President). Kano: Mr Raupach Edgar (German) abducted @ Dantata & Sawoe (construction firm) site on Kano-Zaria road by unknown gunmen. 2012 Appropriation Act: INEC requests budgetary provision of N59bn for 2015 general elections; 70m permanent voters card (N129 per card) & 120,000 card readers for 120,000 polling units to be procured -Prof Attahiru Jega (INEC Chairman). CBN: Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) won't raise interest rates; 1st meeting in 2012 to be held next week Monday -Sanusi Lamido Sanusi (CBN Gov). Anambra North Sen District: Appeal Court, Enugu dismisses appeal filed by Sen Chris Ngige (ACN) challenging court's decision to send Prof Dora Akunyili's (APGA) petition to tribunal for retrial. Fertility: Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) facilities now @ Obstetrics & Gynecology (O&G) Department of University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) -Prof AbdulWaheed Olatinwo (CMD, UITH). S.J wishes Toyin Ojo a splendid Bday.

S.J News• [Jan 26, 2012]

S.J News• [Jan 26, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Police: President Jonathan approves appointment of Mohammed D Abubakar as acting IG of Police & retirement of all Deputy IG of Police; Hafiz Ringim (erstwhile IG) proceeds on terminal leave. Kaduna North Sen District: Court of Appeal, Kaduna confirms sack of Ahmed Datti (CPC); Upholds tribunal's decision declaring Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi (PDP) as winner. New FCT District: Federal Executive Council approves N26.58bn contract for development of Kagini district, Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Baby Fatima: Baby girl born on January 13, 2012 without arms & legs in Dunomari, Sakwa village, Zaki LGA, Bauchi state. Fuel Subsidy: Gov Abdulfatah Ahmed (Kwara) approves abolition of fees & levies @ senior secondary schools in Kwara state as palliatives; Primary & post-primary education now free. Kogi Gov: Federal High Court, Abuja reaffirms Idrs Wada as Kogi state Gov-elect for PDP; Dismisses case filed by Emmanuel Abalaka (PDP chieftain). Gov's 54th Bday: Gov Ibikunle Amosun (Ogun) grants state pardon to 75-year old prisoner; Commutes death sentence on 2 persons to life imprisonment; Releases 4 others. Bank Heist: No fewer than 17 persons killed in foiled bank heist @ Ikom, Cross River state & shootout as soldiers intercept robbers along Afikpo-Amasiri axis. •Football• Copa Del Rey: Barcelona 2-2 Real madrid (4-3 agg). League Cup: Liverpool 2-2 Man City.

S.J News• [Jan 25, 2012]

S.J News• [Jan 25, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ House of Reps Probe: N1.736tn spent on fuel subsidy in 2011 -Kingsley Moghalu (CBN Dep Gov); Contrary to the N1.4tn figure given by Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (Minister of Finance). Cotton: FG earmarks N100bn as credit facility for farmers to increase production of cotton -Sen Walid Jibrin (Chairman, Presidential Committee for Revival of Cotton Production). Bayelsa 2012: Timi Alaibe (erstwhile SA to President on Niger Delta) joins campaign train of Hon Henry Seriake Dickson (PDP flagbearer). 4rm Kirikiri to Thanksgiving in Church: I’m not seeking presidential pardon yet –Bode George (fmr Chairman, Nigerian Ports Authority); Convicted in 2009, alongside 5 others, on a 23-count charge on abuse of office & contract splitting. Oyo North Sen District: Court of Appeal, Ibadan upholds election of Sen Hosea Agboola; Dismisses petition filed by Dr Wale Okediran (ACN). Mass Burial: Unclaimed bodies of victims of bomb blast in Kano state interred @ Kalebawa village, along Kano-Danbatta road on Tuesday. Borno Gov: Supreme Court to rule on Gov election petition on February 17; Court of Appeal orders fresh hearing on petition filed by Mohammed Goni (PDP candidate) against Gov Kashim Shettima (ANPP). Zakari Biu: Suspended CP appears before Force Disciplinary Committee 4rm detention over escape of Kabiru Umar (aka Kabir Sokoto; alleged prime suspect of xmas bombing). Camouflage: FG orders withdrawal of soldiers 4rm streets of Lagos state; Deployed to the state on the orders of FG or State Govt?.

S.J News• [Jan 24, 2012]

S.J News• [Jan 24, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ PDP Primaries: Gov Liyel Imoke (Cross River) wins PDP Gov primary election; Polls 737 votes; Soni Abang polls 3; 7 votes declared invalid. Refinery: Port Harcourt, Kaduna & Warri refineries to reach 90% production capacity by 4th quarter of 2013 -Aunstin Oniwon (GMD, NNPC). CP in Custody: Zakari Biu (Commisioner of Police) detained over escape of Kabiru Umar (aka Kabir Sokoto; alleged prime suspect of xmas bombing). Ogun: Gov Ibikunle Amosun (Ogun) shuts gates against Ogun state civil service workers & political aides for late arrival @ state secretariat. Lagos: Modernisation of Mile 12 Ikorodu road to cost N30bn; FG & World Bank involved –Gov Babtunde Fashola (Lagos). Economy: President Jonathan cancels Monday trip to Davos, Switzerland for World Economic Forum. Gang Rape: Mohammed Adoke (Minister of Justice) directs Hafiz Ringim (IGP) to formally probe 2011 alleged gang rape in Abia state. Kano: 10 explosive-laden cars discovered in different locations around Kano state. RIM: Mike Lazaridis & Jim Balsillie (Joint Chairmen & Chief Executives) resign; Thorsten Heins (54yrs) takes over as CEO for the Canadian maker of BlackBerry smartphone.

S.J News• [Jan 23, 2012]

S.J News• [Jan 23, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Universities: ASUU debunks claims by Prof Rakayat Rufai (Minister of Education); Strike is still ongoing, indefinite & total until implementation of 2009 FG/ASUU agreement -ASUU. Fuel Subsidy: EFCC summons oil marketers; To appear before EFCC with evidence of transactions with PPPRA & NNPC -Mr Wilson Uwujaren (EFCC’s spokesperson). Kano Blast: President Jonathan pays condolence visit to Kano; Coordinated bomb attacks & gunshot by Boko Haram claimed lives of over 160 persons. Xmas Carnage: St Theresa Catholic Church, Madalla, Niger state to bury slain members on Feb 1, 2012 in church premises. Detainees: About 1,000 Nigerian youths in China detained in prisons for drug-related offences -Bolaji Abdullahi (Minister of Youths Development). Kano: 2 explosive-laden cars parked near Chula Oil @ Eastern bye-pass & NNPC mega petrol station, Hotoro area were defused in Kano on Sunday. Bank Heist: Foiled attempt to rob bank in Tafawa Balewa, Bauchi leaves DPO, 2 soldiers & 8 civilians killed. Bauchi: 3 Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) explodes @ ECWA 2, Railway area & Our Lady of St Lauretto Catholic Church, Fadaman Mada in Bauchi state. Bayelsa 2012: PDP national campaign committee suspends grand rally slated for 2day in support of Hon Henry Seriake Dickson (Gov candidate).

S.J News• [Jan 22, 2012]

S.J News• [Jan 22, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Power: Present supply of 5,600MW to increase to over 6,000MW in 2012 -Prof Barth Nnaji (Minister of Power). Bayelsa: Dynamite exploded near Shell Petroleum Development Company's (SPDC) Gbaraun-Ubie gas pipeline on Friday night; 30-year-old colonial bridge affected. Kano: Death toll in Kano bomb attacks rises to over 120; Attack made to avenge arrest of sect's members- Boko Haram. Ikemba of Nnewi: Interment of late Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu shifted 4rm February 3 to March 2, 2012; 4-week burial program to take place -National burial committeeO. Kano Blast: Gov Rabi’u Kwankwaso (Kano) commiserates with inhabitants; Govt hospitals ordered to treat victims of bomb blast @ Govt's expense. Costa Concordia: Woman's body found on 4th deck of Costa Concordia (Italian cruise ship) that ran aground off the island of Giglio last week; Death toll now 12; 20 persons still missing. •Football• EPL: Bolton 3-1 Liverpool; Everton 1-1 Blackburn; Fulham 5-2 Newcastle; Norwich 0-0 Chelsea; QPR 3-1 Wigan; Stoke 1-2 West Brom; Sunderland 2-0 Swansea; Wolves 2-3 Aston Villa. Spain: Espanyol 3-0 Granada; Real Betis 1-1 Sevilla; Real Sociedad 0-4 Atletico Madrid. Italy: Atalanta 0-2 Juventus; Roma 5-1 Cesena.

S.J News• [Jan 21, 2012]

S.J News• [Jan 21, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ SNG: Save Nigeria Group (SNG) calls off victory rally scheduled for 2day @ Gani Fawehinmi Park, Ojota, Lagos. Kano: Coordinate bomb blast rocks Kano; Zone 1 Police HQ, Immigration passport office, SSS HQ, others affected; Enenche Akogwu (Channels TV reporter; 31yrs) killed. State Govt imposes 24-hour curfew. October 1st Bombings: Federal High Court, Abuja rules that trial of Charles Okah & 3 others must continue despite appeal filed to challenge judge's refusal to quash the charges. Oyo: Govt to lift ban on NURTW next week after submission of caretaker committee members; Lateef Akinsola (aka Tokyo) & Mukaila Lamidi (aka Auxiliary) to be excluded 4rm new executives -Najeem Usman Yasin (President). Soldiers on Streets: Lagos state Govt refutes military's claims that deployment of soldiers was on Lagos Govt's request; Challenges military authorities to show proof of request. Bayelsa 2012: Kawu Baraje (PDP National Chairman) inaugurates national campaign committee for Bayelsa Gov election scheduled for February 11, 2012; Headed by Namadi Sambo (VP). Masquerade (TV Program): I'm poor & still pay rent -James Iroha (aka Giringory; 70yrs). Etta James: Soul singer, aged 73 years, dies @ hospital in Riverside, California; Diagnosed with leukaemia in 2010; Won 6 Grammy Awards & inducted into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1993.

S.J News• [Jan 20, 2012]

S.J News• [Jan 20, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ House of Reps Probe: NNPC deductions for fuel subsidy done without authorization; "It was a practice that was developed” -Mrs Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (Minister of Finance). 2009 FGN/ASUU: Indefinite Strike (since Dec 4, 2011) to be called off soon as Senate passes bill upping retirement age of professors 4rm 65 to 70 years; Awaiting presidential endorsement -Prof Ruqquayatu (Minister of Education). Police: Kabiru Sokoto (Xmas day bombing suspect) declared wanted; Places N50m bounty on his head; Arrested @ Borno state Govt's lodge in Abuja but escaped 4rm police custody. Bayelsa 2012: Federal High Court, Abuja grants order of interim injunction directing INEC to restore name of Hon Seriake Henry Dickson (House of Reps) as PDP Gov candidate for February 11, 2012 election. EFCC v OGD: Counsel to Gbenga Daniel (erstwhile Ogun Gov) asks court to dismiss all 43 charges against his client. En route Gani Fawehinmi Park: Canisters of tear gas fired @ Prof Ben Nwabueze, Dr Tunji Braithwaite, Dr Idika Kalu, others during protest demanding withdrawal of soldiers 4rm streets of Lagos & reversal of fuel pump price. Xmas Carnage: Senate orders its Committee on Police Affairs to probe escape of Kabiru Sokoto, alleged mastermind of xmas day bombing @ St Theresa’s Catholic Church in Madalla, Niger state. Judiciary: Senate increases number of Court of Appeal Justices of 4rm 70 to 90; Additional divisions to be created. Fuel Subsidy Removal: About N207.408bn lost to strike embarked upon by organised labour -National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).

S.J News• [Jan 19, 2012]

S.J News• [Jan 19, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Senate: Retirement age for professors upped 4rm 65 to 70 years with pension @ rate equivalent to last month salary; Pensionable age of other academic staff & non-academic staff of universities upped 4rm 60 to 65 years. N363.6m Audit: Federal Executive Council (FEC) approves N226,613,000 for audit of oil & gas industry (2009-2011) & N137,000,000 for solid mineral (2009-2010). NDLEA: 32-year-old man enroute to Dubai apprehended @ Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos for possession of 7.1kg liquid cocaine (N63.9 street value). Fuel Subsidy Probe: ACN seeks compulsory leave for Mrs Diezani Alison-Madueke (Minister of Petroleum) & immediate withdrawal of soldiers 4rm Lagos streets. Kogi: State Govt imposes dusk-to-dawn curfew & bans Okada between 7pm & 6am in Okene, Okehi & Adavi LGAs due to incessant killings & disappearance of citizens. MASSOB: 19 Movement for Actualization of Sovereign State of Biafra arraigned in Magistrate Court, Onitsha on a 3-count charge of kidnapping, conspiracy & assault. World Bank: Makhtar Diop (Senegalese) appointed as VP for Africa; To succeed Obiageli Ezekwesili (Nigeria); Effective 4rm May 6th, 2012.

S.J News• [Jan 18, 2012]

S.J News• [Jan 18, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Polls Shifted: INEC postpones January 20 Adamawa Gov election again & Soba Federal Constituency, Kaduna by-election; Elections to hold February 4, 2012. Niger Bombing: Kabiru Sokoto, alleged mastermind of 2011 xmas carnage @ St Theresa’s Catholic Church Madalla, Niger state claiming 43 lives, escapes 4rm custody; Arrested last Saturday @ Borno Gov’s lodge in Asokoro, Abuja. Appropriation Bill: 24-member Ebonyi State House of Assembly passes 2012 budget of N86.896bn into law, as proposed by Gov Martin Elechi (Ebonyi) on December 31, 2011. Ekiti: State Independent Electoral Commission (SIEC) postpones Local Govt election slated for January 21 to February 4, 2012. Security: Soldiers would remain deployed in Lagos & other strategic cities to forestall anarchy -Dr Bello Haliru Mohammed (Minister of Defence). Kwara: State police arrests 38 suspects over stealing, extortion & burning of President Jonathan, Sen Bukola Saraki & Gov Abdulfatah Ahmed campaign office (aka Mandate House) during fuel subsidy removal protest. Lagos State House of Assembly: Court of Appeal, Lagos upholds victory of Hon Adeyemi Ikuforiji (Speaker); Dismisses appeal filed by Mrs Olajumoke Sawyer (PDP candidate). Yahoo: Jerry Yang (CEO, June 2007-Jan 2009), co-founded Yahoo! with David Filo in 1995, resigns 4rm board 2 weeks after appointment of Scott Thomson (fmr PayPal executive) as chief executive.

S.J News• [Jan 17, 2012]

S.J News• [Jan 17, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Basic Salary: FG implements 25% reduction in salaries of Federal Executive Council members, effective 4rm January -Dr Yerima Ngama (Minister of State for Finance). FAAC: Federation Account Allocation Committee meeting held in Abuja; FG, State & Local Govts share N559.11bn for December, 2011; Civil servants to be paid monthly salary by January 20. SSS v CNN: SSS invades Lagos office of Cable News Network (CNN); CNN demands explanation 4rm Nigerian Govt & continues to report as usual -CNN. ex-Biafran Warlord: Gov Theodore Orji (Abia) inaugurates 13-man committee for burial of Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu; Deceased to be interred February 3, 2012 in Nnewi, Anambra state. NOA: Mr Idi Farouk (DG, National Orientation Agency) sacked on Monday; FG appoints Mr Michael Omeri Agbo Omeri as successor, effective 4rm January 17, 2012. Oil & Gas: Explosion rocks Chevron/Texaco oil facility in Bayelsa state; 2 expatriates missing, others evacuated. Liberia: Ellen Johnson Sirleaf (73yrs; Nobel peace laureate) sworn in as president yesterday for 2nd term; Ceremony cost $1.2m. •Football• EPL: Wigan 0-1 Man City. Italy: Napoli 1-1 Bologna.

S.J News• [Jan 16, 2012]

S.J News• [Jan 16, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Fuel Price: FG cuts fuel pump price 4rm N141 to N97 per litre; Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA) directed to ensure compliance; President Jonathan to address Nigerians by 7am today. EFCC: FG orders EFCC to probe petrol, kerosene subsidy payments & prosecute defaulters -Mrs Diezani Alison-Madueke (Minister of Petroleum). PIB: Petroleum Industry Bill to be given accelerated attention @ National Assembly -President Jonathan. Fuel Subsidy: Rally not targeted @ toppling Govt officials; Change in political leadership should be done through ballot box -Organised Labour. Kano: Muslim group visit churches in Kano; Assure Christians of safety; Calls on Nigerians to shun ethno-religious violence. Fuel Subsidy Removal: Street protests suspended but general strike continues -Abdulwaheed Omar (NLC President). World Bank: Mrs Oby Ezekwesili (VP for Africa, World Bank) resigns after 5 years of service, effective 4rm 1st week of May, 2012 -Mr Robert Zoelick (World Bank President). •Football• EPL: Newcastle 1-0 QPR; Swansea 3-2 Arsenal. Spain: Athletic Bilbao 3-0 Levante; Atletico Madrid 3-0 Villarreal; Barcelona 4-2 Real Betis. Italy: AC Milan 0-1 Inter Milan; Fiorentina 0-1 Lecce; Juventus 1-1 Cagliari.

S.J News• [Jan 15, 2012]

S.J News• [Jan 15, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Gun Running: Mohammed Nuhu (aka Babawo; fmr Petroleum Tankers Drivers Chairman) arrested in his Trikania, Kaduna residence for allegedly stockpiling arms. Fuel Subsidy Impasse: FG/Labour parley over deregulation of downstream sector ends in deadlock again; Strike continues on Monday -Labour. NASS: Fire guts part of National Assembly complex; Doused by Fire Service Department to avoid inferno. Kebbi Central Sen District: Court of Appeal, Sokoto dismisses appeal filed by Mohammed Adamu Aliero (CPC candidate) against victory of Sen Atiku Bagudu (PDP). Sokoto: Irate youths set INEC office, Bodinga LG, Sokoto state ablaze; Arson committed during protest rally of coalition of workers & civil society organisations. Egypt: Mohamed ElBaradei (69yrs; Nobel Laureate) ended presidential bid on Saturday; Criticizes interim military Govt for failure to provide real democratic system. Coast Concordia: South Korean couple rescued 4rm Coast Concordia (cruise ship) more than 24 hours after it ran aground off Italian coast; 3 passengers dead, 20 injured, about 40 still missing. •Football• EPL: Aston Villa 1-1 Everton; Blackburn 3-1 Fulham; Chelsea 1-0 Sunderland; Liverpool 0-0 Stoke; Man Utd 3-0 Bolton; Tottenham 1-1 Wolves; West Brom 1-2 Norwich. Spain: Mallorca 1-2 Real Madrid; Sevilla 0-0 Espanyol; Valencia 0-1 Real Sociedad.

S.J News• [Jan 14, 2012]

S.J News• [Jan 14, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Nationwide Strike: Organised Labour & civil society groups suspend weekend protest against fuel subsidy removal; Revive spirit, stockpile & resume on Monday -NLC. Fuel Subsidy Scam: EFCC's website hacked; Refutes alleged detention of Mike Adenuga (Conoil Chairman), Femi Otedola (AP Chairman) & Sayyu Dantata (MRS MD) as posted on website. FG/NLC: Labour to resume another round of talks with FG @ Presidential Villa 2day; Seeks reversal of fuel pump price to N65. NDLEA: 25-year-old man arrested as 1st drug trafficker @ Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos in 2012; 500g & 1kg of cocaine concealed in shoe's sole & luggage respectively. Gani Fawehinmi Memorial Park: Mass protest against removal of fuel subsidy will continue until reversal of fuel pump price to N65 per litre -Pastor Tunde Bakare (Convener, of Save Nigeria Group). Costa Concordia: No fewer than 6 persons killed & 15 injured on Friday night as cruise ship runs aground near Italian island of Giglio; 3,200 passengers & 1,000 crew members aboard. Eurozone Nations: Standard & Poor's (S&P) downgrades credit ratings of France (AAA to AA+), Austria (AAA to AA+), Italy, Portugal, Spain, Cyprus, Malta, Slovakia, & Slovenia.

S.J News• [Jan 13, 2012]

S.J News• [Jan 13, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ FG/NLC Impasse: Talks between FG & Organised Labour deadlocked; Strike continues -NLC; Negotiations to continue on Saturday, 14th of January. Sylva v Dickson: INEC publishes list of 35 candidates for Feb 11, 2012 Bayelsa Gov election; Hon Henry Seriake Dickson's (PDP Candidate; House of Reps member) name missing due to ongoing litigation. Strike: Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) & Trade Union Congress (TUC) shun National Industrial Court (NIC) on Thursday. EFCC: Name of Mr Ibrahim Lamorde (Ag EFCC Chairman) sent by President Jonathan for Senate confirmation as substantive EFCC Chairman. IBB: Property burnt in Minna, Niger state by irate protesters was leased to IBB campaign organisation in 2010, not owned by Ibrahim Babangida (fmr military president) - Kazeem Afegbua (IBB spokesman). House of Reps: Resolution passed mandating Committee on Environment, NDDC & Ministry of Niger Delta to inspect & evaluate December 20, 2011 Bonga oil leak. Borno: Daily dusk to dawn (6am to 6pm) curfew imposed on Maiduguri & Jere Council areas following Boko Haram threats. N1.2bn Mansion: Property in Maitama, Abuja not sold to Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (Minister of Finance); Property still up for sale -Fabian Nworah (Chairman, EFAB Properties). Fuel Subsidy: Nationwide strike costs the economy about N100bn ($617m) daily; Inflation rise 4rm 10.5% to about 14 to 15 % expected by mid 2012 -Sanusi Lamido Sanusi (CBN Gov). S.J wishes Ronke Alo a splendid Bday.

S.J News• [Jan 12, 2012]

S.J News• [Jan 12, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ NIC: National Industrial Court defends its Friday's order of injunction restraining Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) & Trade Union Congress (TUC) 4rm embarking on strike. Boko Haram: Abubakar Shekau (leader) releases 15mins video message on YouTube; Defends sect's act. Peace Team: Meeting between leadership of National Assembly & presidency to hold 2day by 8am @ Aso Villa, Abuja. Border: Truckload of arms & ammunition heading for Nigeria intercepted @ Ghana by police; 2 Nigerians & 3 Ghanaians arrested. ACN Senators' Convoy Mobbed: Sen Oluremi Tinubu (Lagos Central), Sen Babafemi Ojudu (Ekiti Central), Sen Gbenga Ashafa (Lagos East) & Sen Babajide Omoworare (Osun East) attacked in Ibadan en route to Abuja; Senators sent back to Lagos by hoodlums. Fuel Subsidy: INEC office, Minna, Niger state & campaign office of Gov Babangida Mua’zu Aliyu (Niger) burnt down by irate protesters; Policeman killed. OGD: Gbenga Daniel (fmr Ogun Gov) postpones January 12 wake keeping & January 13 burial, thanksgiving ceremonies for Rev Abraham Adebola Daniel (father); Seeks peace & concordance. Impeachment: Pastor Tunde Bakare (Convener, Save Nigeria Group) calls on National Assembly to begin proceeding against President Jonathan; Impeachable offence for N1.3trn to be spent on fuel subsidy instead of N240bn budgeted -Pastor Bakare. FG/Labour Impasse: Revert fuel pump price to N65, call off 3-day old strike, then dialogue -Sen Bukola Saraki (Kwara Central).

S.J News• [Jan 11, 2012]

S.J News• [Jan 11, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Fuel Subsidy: State Govs entered into an agreement with FG on removal of subsidy 6 months b4 my appointment; Benefits far outweighs present hardship -Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (Minister of Finance). INEC: Adamawa Gov election shifted 4rm January 14, 2012 to January 21, 2012 due to nationwide strike. Rivers: N4 subsidy now on fuel sold in Rivers state; Fuel price cut 4rm N141 to N137; Agreement reached with National Union of Road Transport Workers to fix fares between N50 & N100 on major intra-city routes -Gov Rotimi Amaechi (Rivers). Border: Mrs Rose Uzoma (Comptroller-General of Immigration) enforces FG's order on closure of international borders. Fuel Subsidy Removal: Labour & coalition of civil society groups suspend street protest in Kaduna after police allegedly shot teenager around Old Panteka, Tundun Wada. Yobe: 5 policemen & 1 bartender shot dead on Tuesday by unknown gunmen @ pub in Potiskum, Yobe state -witness. Friendly Match: Football match between Palancas Negras of Angola & Super Eagles of Nigeria to take place 2day @ Abuja National Stadium.

S.J News• [Jan 10, 2012]

S.J News• [Jan 10, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Fuel Subsidy: Corruption in downstream oil sector attributed to presence of fuel subsidy; Advocates dialogue between FG & Labour -Diezani Allison-Madueke (Minister of Petroleum). Lagos Protest: Ademola Aderinde shot dead by Segun Olubunmi (DPO, Pen Cinema Police Station, Agege) @ Yaya Abatan street, Ogba, Lagos; DPO arrested. Strike: Nationwide strike to continue 2day until rescission of FG's decision on removal of fuel subsidy -NLC. Health Workers: No-work-no-pay rule to be implemented for workers in Health ministry & parastatals -Prof Onyebuchi Chukwu (Minister of Health). Kaduna: Abdulkadir Balarabe Musa & Col Hameed Ali (ex-Govs, Kaduna), Festus Okoye (human rights activist), Shehu Sani (President, Civil Rights Congress of Nigeria) lead protest on removal of fuel subsidy in Kaduna state. House of Reps: Resolution on fuel subsidy removal is advvisory -Mohammed Adoke (Minister of Justice). FIFA Ballon d'Or Award: Lionel Messi (24yrs; Argentina, Barcelona Forward) crowned world footballer of the year for 3rd successive time. •Football• FA Cup: Arsenal 1-0 Leeds. S.J wishes Halima & Kiritmwa a splendid Bday.

S.J News• [Jan 9, 2012]

S.J News• [Jan 9, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Fuel Subsidy: House of Reps @ Sunday's emergency plenary rejects removal; Appeals to Labour to postpone strike; 2 ad hoc committees set up to engage Executives & Labour in dialogue. Security: Boko Haram infiltrated my Govt; Security situation worse than civil war experience -President Jonathan. Strike: Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) commends House of Reps' stand vis-à-vis fuel subsidy removal; Indefinite strike action, mass rallies & street protests still holds 2day; Abuja residents to converge on Berger Roundabout daily by 8am -NLC. Palliative Measures: President Jonathan launches 1st phase of mass transit (1100 of 1600 buses) @ Eagle Square, Abuja; Debunks claims that he was present @ ANC party's 100th Anniversary in South Africa. Kaduna: Attempt to plant car laden with explosives @ Living Faith Church, Barnawa, Kaduna foiled on Sunday by security agents; Suspect escapes in car chase; Driver of vehicle blocking chasers arrested -Police. PSN: Expect 50% rise in cost of basic drugs if decision on fuel subsidy removal isn't rescinded -Mr Azubuike Okwor (National President, Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria). Malaysia: Anwar Ibrahim (64 yrs; opposition leader) acquitted of sodomy after 2 years of trial; Accused of having sex with erstwhile male aide; Sodomy, even if consensual, is punishable by up to 20 years imprisonment. •Football• FA Cup: Chelsea 4-0 Portsmouth; Man City 2-3 Man Utd; Peterborough 0-2 Sunderland; Sheffield Wed 1-0 West Ham. Spain: Espanyol 1-1 Barcelona; Rayo Vallecano 2-1 Sevilla; Villarreal 2-2 Valencia. Italy: Atalanta 0-2 AC Milan; Lecce 0-1 Juventus; Novara 0-3 Fiorentina; Roma 2-0 Chievo.

S.J News• [Jan 8, 2012]

S.J News• [Jan 8, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Presidential Address: 25% cut in basic salaries of political office holders & reduction in overseas travels to bearest minimum; Reduction in transportation costs with launch of mass transit. PDP v Timipre: Court of Appeal, Abuja orders retrial of suit filed by Gov Timipre sylva vis-à-vis Gov primaries; Dismisses appeal filed by PDP. Ebonyi Gov: Court of Appeal, Enugu upholds election of Gov Martin Elechi (Ebonyi); Dismisses appeal filed by Sen Julius Ucha (ANPP candidate). Adamawa: No fewer than 11 persons shot dead @ Christ Apostolic Church, Nasarawo Parish, Yola, Adamawa state by gunmen. Fuel Subsidy Removal: Court order restraining labour unions & civil society groups 4rm protesting or going on strike yet to be received -Mike Zuokumor (FCT CP). Kwara Gov: Court of Appeal, Ilorin dismisses appeal field by Mohammed Dele Belgore (ACN candidate); Reaffirms election of Gov Abdulfatah Ahmed. House of Reps: Emergency plenary session on fuel subsidy to hold 2day; Opeyemi Bamidele (Chairman, committee on Legislative Budget & Research) vows to lead protest against subsidy removal. •Football• Spain: Malaga 0-0 Atletico Madrid; Racing 1-0 Real Zaragoza; Real Madrid 5-1 Granada. Italy: Inter Milan 5-0 Parma; Siena 4-0 Lazio. S.J wishes Jaiye Papingo a splendid Bday.

S.J News• [Jan 7, 2012]

S.J News• [Jan 7, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Strike: National Industrial Court (NIC), Abuja restrains Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) & Trade Union Congress (TUC) 4rm embarking on nationwide strike on Monday. Fuel Subsidy: House of Reps to hold 1st Sunday session since 1999 2moro; Emergency meeting summoned over removal of petroleum subsidy. NLC: Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to defy NIC's court order restraining Monday's planned industrial action; NLC not invited or represented in court & yet to be served with court order -Owei Lakemfa (General Secretary). Palliatives: FG to spend N478bn on fuel subsidy palliatives in 2012 -Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (Minister of Finance). Gombe: No fewer than 8 persons shot dead & others injured, following attack on Deeper Life Bible Church, Bogo District, Nassarawu, Gombe state by unknown gunmen. Imo Gov: Court of Appeal, Abuja upholds election of Gov Rochas Okorocha (Imo); Dismisses appeal filed by PDP challenging declaration of Okorocha as winner. Pro-Subsidy Removal Protesters: Groups invade Labour House, Abuja; Calls on labour to either drop planned strike, dialogue with FG or face wrath of youths; Hired protesters promised to be paid N1,000 each to carry out invasion -NLC. Adamawa: Bloodbath in Mubi, Adamawa State; No fewer than 20 persons killed. UK Protest: Nigerians in UK gathered @ Nigerian High Commission, London to protest against FG's removal of fuel subsidy.

S.J News• [Jan 6, 2012]

S.J News• [Jan 6, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Fuel Subsidy: President Jonathan to meet 36 state Govs 2day over palliative measures to tackle fuel subsidy removal. PDP: National Working Committee (NWC) postpones saturday's (Jan 7) congresses in its 8800 wards of the federation indefinitely -Prof Ahmed Alkali (PDP National Publicity Secretary). Nationwide Strike: Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) orders its 88 branches to boycott courts 4rm January 9 due to FG's removal of fuel subsidy. Oil Spill: Shell resumes crude oil production @ 200,000bpd capacity Bonga offshore field; Clean-up of December 20, 2011 leak completed. UI: University of Ibadan Governing Council appoints Victor Adewale Adegoroye as acting registrar, with effect 4rm January 1, 2012; Succeeds Mrs Omotayo Omotunde Ikotun. LUTH Strike: Lagos University Teaching Hospital's (LUTH) medical & health workers union suspends 16-day-old strike with immediate effect -Isiaka Busari (union chairman). Dual Citizenship (US & Nigeria): Court of Appeal, Ibadan affirms victory of Gov Abiola Ajimobi (Oyo) in Gov election; Dismisses appeal filed by PDP. Occupy Nigeria: Nigerians in UK to protest against fuel subsidy removal; To take place 2day (Jan 6, 2012) @ Nigerian House, 9 Northumberland street, London. Libya: Interim National Transitional Council (NTC) selects Youssef Mangoush (fmr military officer) as Chief of Staff of armed forces.

S.J News• [Jan 5, 2012]

S.J News• [Jan 5, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Confirmed Strike: Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) & Trade Union Congress (TUC) fix indefinite nationwide strike 4rm Monday, January 9, 2012; Seeks reversal of fuel pump price to N65/litre. FEC: Federal Executive Council holds 3-hour emergency meeting in Council Chambers, Presidential Villa 1 week ahead of January 11 resumption date. Fuel Subsidy Palliatives: 1,600 mass transit buses to be delivered by FG; For 150 million Nigerians? -S.J; Ministries, Departments & Agencies (MDAs) ordered to pay monthly salaries of workers by January 20th & fill up vacancies -FG. Delta Gov: Court of Appeal, Benin to deliver judgment 2day in case filed by Great Ogboru (DPP candidate) against Gov Emmanuel Uduaghan's (PDP) victory in April 26, 2011 election. Cabinet: Mrs Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (Minister of Finance) refutes plan to resign her portfolio if FG's decision on fuel subsidy is rescinded. FAAC: Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) meeting scheduled for January 15, 2012 for deliberation on revenue sharing for the month. Xmas Carnage: Niger State Govt queries Awal Ibrahim's (Emir of Suleja; fmr Niger Gov) inaction vis-à-vis Christmas Day blast in his domain; No fewer than 42 lives lost @ St Theresa’s Catholic Church, Madalla. Satellite: Full commercial service of NigComSat-1R to commence February 6, 2012 -Timasaniyu Ahmed-Rufai (MD, NigComSat); Launched & landed in orbital position December 19, 2011 & December 27, 2011 respectively. •Football• EPL: Everton 1-2 Bolton; Newcastle 3-0 Man Utd.

S.J News• [Jan 4, 2012]

S.J News• [Jan 4, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Eagle Square Register: Dino Melaye (fmr House of Reps member), Ezenwa Nwagwu, Charly Boy, others released on Tuesday; I was remanded in SARS office; 1 of my aides shot in the hand; We'll hit the street again till reversion of fuel pump price to N65 -Dino Melaye. Protest: 1 anti-subsidy removal protester allegedly shot dead @ Post Office, Cental Ilorin, Kwara by armed policemen; Protesters tear-gased by security agents. Fuel Subsidy: Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) & Trade Union Congress (TUC) fixes January 11 for commencement of nationwide strike. Lagos Protest: Procession 4rm Yaba, Maryland, Ikorodu & Ojota, Lagos state for reduction in fuel pump price. NLC: FG held responsible for death of an anti-petrol subsidy withdrawal protester in Ilorin, Kwara State -NLC; Dismisses Justice Alfa Belgore-led committee to negotiate with Labour vis-à-vis fuel subsidy. Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC): Ignore Boko Haram's 3-day ultimatum for relocation 4rm Northern Nigeria -Prof Ishaq Oloyede (UNILORIN VC; Executive Secretary, NIREC). Lagos Budget: Gov Babatunde Fashola (Lagos) signs N491.9bn 2012 Appropriation Bill into law. BBM: No deal sealed with digital mobile operators to shut down Blackberry services for prevention of Fuel subsidy protest -Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). •Football• EPL: Man City 3-0 Liverpool; Tottenham 1-0 West Brom; Wigan 1-4 Sunderland.

S.J News• [Jan 3, 2012]

S.J News• [Jan 3, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Nigeria Unite Against Subsidy Removal: Dino Melaye (leader; fmr House of Reps member) & other protesters sign register @ Eagle Square, Abuja for rejection of subsidy removal; Group dispersed by Soldiers; Melaye arrested. FG Board: President Jonathan sets up Subsidy Reinvestment & Empowerment Programme Board; Appoints Dr Christopher Kolade (Chairman), Maj-Gen Mamman Kontagora (Dep Chairman). Boko Haram: Sect issues 3-day ultimatum to Southerners in Northern Nigeria to leave zone -Abul Qaqa (Spokesman); There's no cause for alarm, security forces are up to it -General Andrew Azazi (National Security Adviser). Fuel Subsidy: FG appoints Justice Alfa Belgore (fmr CJN) to head 11-member negotiating team to meet organised labour & stakeholders for resolution of issues. Appropriation Bill: State House of Assembly approves N224bn Capital expenditure for Imo state; 4-year plan focused on infrastructure, health, education & security -Gov Rochas Okorocha (Imo). Guardian: Mrs Maiden Alex-Ibru (62 yrs) named as new Chairman, Guardian Press Ltd; Succeeds late husband, Dr Alexander Uruemu Ibru (Group founder & chairman). Ekiti: Gov Kayode Fayemi (Ekiti) frees 8 males & 2 pregnant female inmates 4rm Ado-Ekiti prison to mark New Year. N414bn Bio-Fuel Plant: FG signs MoU with Global Biofuels Ltd for construction of 15 integrated bio-fuel plants; Completion period of 12 months 4rm 1st quarter of 2012 -Olusegun Aganga (Minister of Trade & Investment). •Football• EPL: Aston Villa 0-2 Swansea; Blackburn 1-2 Stoke; Fulham 2-1 Arsenal; QPR 1-2 Norwich; Wolves 1-2 Chelsea. S.J wishes Engr Izzie a splendid Bday

S.J News• [Jan 2, 2012]

S.J News• [Jan 2, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Deregulation: Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA) announces formal withdrawal of subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS); Petrol now ranges 4rm N132 to N145 per litre. PMS: Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) & Trade Union Congress (TUC) to embark on strike & mass protests until reversal of petrol price to N65 per litre. Oyo: Abass Oloko (Vice Chairman, Oyo State Pilgrims’ Welfare Board, Muslim wing) arrested by state Anti-Armed Robbery Squad for beating up Taofeek Akewugberu (Chairman). Senate: We're yet to take final decision on removal of fuel subsidy -Enyinnaya Abaribe (Chairman, Senate committee on information). CBN's Pilot Project: Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN) Cashless policy commences in Lagos; To spread to other states. Fuel Subsidy: Removal of petroleum subsidy illegal & announced suddenly -Conference of Nigerian Political Parties (CNPP); Urges Nigerians to prepare for mass revolt. Nuclear: Iran succeeds in building & testing 1st domestically produced uranium fuel rod; Installed in core of research reactor in Tehran, Iran. •Football• EPL: Sunderland 1-0 Man City; West Brom 0-1 Everton.