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.