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.