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.