S.J News• [Jan 5, 2012]

S.J News• [Jan 5, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Confirmed Strike: Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) & Trade Union Congress (TUC) fix indefinite nationwide strike 4rm Monday, January 9, 2012; Seeks reversal of fuel pump price to N65/litre. FEC: Federal Executive Council holds 3-hour emergency meeting in Council Chambers, Presidential Villa 1 week ahead of January 11 resumption date. Fuel Subsidy Palliatives: 1,600 mass transit buses to be delivered by FG; For 150 million Nigerians? -S.J; Ministries, Departments & Agencies (MDAs) ordered to pay monthly salaries of workers by January 20th & fill up vacancies -FG. Delta Gov: Court of Appeal, Benin to deliver judgment 2day in case filed by Great Ogboru (DPP candidate) against Gov Emmanuel Uduaghan's (PDP) victory in April 26, 2011 election. Cabinet: Mrs Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (Minister of Finance) refutes plan to resign her portfolio if FG's decision on fuel subsidy is rescinded. FAAC: Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) meeting scheduled for January 15, 2012 for deliberation on revenue sharing for the month. Xmas Carnage: Niger State Govt queries Awal Ibrahim's (Emir of Suleja; fmr Niger Gov) inaction vis-à-vis Christmas Day blast in his domain; No fewer than 42 lives lost @ St Theresa’s Catholic Church, Madalla. Satellite: Full commercial service of NigComSat-1R to commence February 6, 2012 -Timasaniyu Ahmed-Rufai (MD, NigComSat); Launched & landed in orbital position December 19, 2011 & December 27, 2011 respectively. •Football• EPL: Everton 1-2 Bolton; Newcastle 3-0 Man Utd.