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.