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.