S.J News• [Feb 29, 2012]

S.J News• [Feb 29, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Benue Gov: Gov Election Petition Tribunal, Makurdi declares Gov Gabriel Suswam (Benue; PDP) winner; Strikes out petitions filed by ACN & ANPP. Private Universities: FG grants operational licences to McPherson (Ogun); Southwestern (Ogun); Elizade (Ondo); Evangel (Ebonyi) & Gregory (Abia) Universities. Ebonyi Gov: Supreme Court to determine Gov Martin Elechi's (PDP) fate on March 6, 2012; Appeal filed by Sen Julius Ucha (ANPP candidate) against election of Gov. New Masquerade: James Iroha (aka Gringory) passes @ 70 after a protracted illness. Niger Gov: Supreme court upholds victory of Gov Babangida Aliyu (Niger; PDP); Dismisses appeal filed by CPC. Salami's Reinstatement: National Judicial Council (NJC) to determine Justice Isa Ayo Salami's (suspended Court of Appeal President) fate 2day. Kano Gov: Election of Gov Rabi'u Musa Kwankwaso (Kano; PDP) upheld by Supreme court; Apppeal filed by ANPP dismissed. N47.1bn Theft: Lagos High court, Ikeja stops Erastus Akingbola's (fmr Intercontinental Bank MD) bid to stall trial; EFCC denied his access to original documents for defence -Defence Counsel. Cross River: Sen Liyel Imoke (PDP)takes oath of office for 2nd term as Gov of Cross River.

S.J News• [Feb 28, 2012]

S.J News• [Feb 28, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Subsidy Palliatives: Subsidy Reinvestment & Empowerment Programme (SURE) not scrapped; Document Being reviewed due to unplanned partial deregulation of downstream oil sector -President Jonathan. £250 Million: James Ibori (fmr Delta Gov; 53yrs) pleads guilty to 10-count charge of fraud & money laundering in Southwark Crown Court, London; To be sentenced April 16 & 17. APGA Leader: Remains of Emeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu receive heroic welcome @ Presidential wing, Nnamdi Azikiwe Int'l Airport, Abuja. Awo Memorial Lecture: Lecture to be held on March 9, 2012 @ NECA House, Ikeja, Lagos; Organised by Obafemi Awolowo Foundation -Dr Olatokunbo Awolowo Dosumu (ED, Foundation). Gov Election: Supreme Court to determine fate of Gov Umaru Tanko Al-Makura (Nasarawa; CPC) on March 6; Appeal lodged by Aliyu Akwe Doma (erstwhile Gov; PDP candidate). Oni v Fayemi: Court of Appeal, Ado-Ekiti dismisses Segun Oni's (fmr Gov) application seeking reversal of October 15, 2010 verdict that ousted him. CBN: Federal High Court, Lagos orders CBN to pay N1.112bn judgment debt owed by Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) & Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to Hydro Air Limited. Anambra State: Doctors call off 13-month strike due to plight of ordinary people; Technical committee set up for implementation of agreement with Govt -Dr Emma Ekwesianya (Chairman, NMA). Super Eagles: Joseph Yobo (Captain) to set Nigerian record of 87 caps 2moro through 2013 AFCON qualifying match against Wasps of Rwanda.

S.J News• [Feb 27, 2012]

S.J News• [Feb 27, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Gov: Sen Liyel Imoke (fmr Gov; PDP) wins Cross Rivers Gov election in landslide victory; Polls 451,544 votes (90.11%); Pst Usani Usani (ACN) polled 31,026 votes; ANPP 2,235 votes. Jos: Bomb attack on Church of Christ in Nigeria (COCIN) HQ, Jos, Plateau state during Sunday service; No fewer than 6 persons killed. Authentic Standard Bearer: Supreme Court to decide Gov Theodore Orji's (Abia; PDP) fate 2moro; Appeal filed by Ikechi Emenike (PDP Chieftain) against governor. Ahiazu-Ezinihitte Federal Constituency: PDP wins House of Reps by-election in Imo state; Polls 17,800 votes; APGA polls 13,451 votes. Back to School: 78-year-old Oba Sikiru Adetona (Awujale of Ijebuland) enrolled for Law @ National Open University of Nigeria after 52 years on throne. Boko Haram: FG deports 7,000 illegal immigrants 4rm neighbouring countries to curtail terrorism. Accidents: Ondo state Govt to introduce emergency medical service on highways 4rm march, 2012 as rescue measures. 2012 Appropriation Bill: Gov Abdulfatah Ahmed (Kwara) signs 2012 budget of N91.329bn into law; Budget upped 4rm N91.007bn to N91.329bn (About N322.484m increment) by Legislature. •Football• EPL: Arsenal 5-2 Tottenham; Norwich 1-2 Man Utd; Stoke 2-0 Swansea. Spain: Atl Madrid 1-2 Barcelona; Rayo Vallecano 0-1 Real Madrid; Valencia 1-2 Sevilla. Italy: Atalanta 4-1 Roma; Lazio 1-0 Fiorentina; Napoli 1-0 Inter Milan.

S.J News• [Feb 26, 2012]

S.J News• [Feb 26, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ PDP Primaries: Maj Gen Charles Ehigie Airhiavbere emerges PDP Gov candidate in Edo state for July 14 Gov election with 403 votes. Gombe: Friday attack on Gombe Divisional Police station by unknown gunmen kills no fewer than 14 persons; Govt imposes 24-hour curfew. Bayelsa: State House of Assembly orders Chevron to commence payment of compensation to about 40 communities in Bayelsa state. Research Centres: FG to establish Raw Materials Development Research & Development Council Cluster Centre (RMRDC) and Nigerian Building Road & Research Institute Centre (NBRRI) in Akwa Ibom state -Prof Ita Ewa (Minister of Science & Technology). Cross River: Bakassi residents protest against court injunction restraining INEC 4rm conducting election in Day Spring Island, Bakassi LG, Cross River; Sen Florence Ita Giwa leads protest. Pakistan: Compound where US forces killed Osama Bin Laden (erstwhile al-Qaeda leader) in Abbottabad, Pakistan being demolished. Afghanistan: 2 American officers shot dead in Afghan Interior Ministry, Kabul by unknown gunmen. Haiti: Garry Conille (Haitian Prime Minister) resigns for unknown reasons; Assumed position in October, 2011. •Football• Chelsea 3-0 Bolton; Man City 3-0 Blackburn; Newcastle 2-2 Wolves; QPR 0-1 Fulham; West Brom 4-0 Sunderland; Wigan 0-0 Aston Villa. Spain: Espanyol 1-2 Levante; Malaga 5-1 Real Zaragoza; Racing 1-1 Sporting Gijon. Italy: AC Milan 1-1 Juventus; Genoa 2-2 Parma. S.J wishes Engr Gideon a splendid Bday.

S.J News• [Feb 25, 2012]

S.J News• [Feb 25, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Cross River Gov: INEC holds Cross River Gov election 2day; 12 candidates jostle for post; Over 7,209 officials to conduct election in 18 LGAs. Gombe: Multiple explosions & sporadic gunshots rock Gombe state. Adamawa Gov: Marcus Gundiri (ACN candidate) files petition before State Elections Petition Tribunal over declaration of Gov Murtala Nyako (PDP) as winner of election. Kebbi: Supreme court sacks Gov Saidu Usman Dakingari (Kebbi; PDP); Tribunal's decision upheld; Orders fresh election within 90 days; Aminu Habib Jega (Speaker) takes over as Ag Gov. EFCC v Sylva: EFCC files 6-count charge against Timipre sylva (fmr Bayelsa Gov) for alleged misamanagement of N6.45bn state funds. Pension Fraud: 1 Permanent Secretary & 3 Directors arrested vis-à-vis N28bn police pension fund scam -Wilson Uwujaren (EFCC Spokesman); N14bn out of N28bn uncovered thus far. Lesion Operation: President Hugo Chavez (Venezuela; 57yrs) leaves Caracas, Venezuela to undergo more cancer treatment in Havana, Cuba. S.J wishes Engr Taophyk & Aremua a splendid Bday.

S.J News• [Feb 24, 2012]

S.J News• [Feb 24, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Oni v Fayemi: Gov Kayode Fayemi (Ekiti) urges Justice Dahiru Musdapher (CJN) to disband panel set up to review Court of Appeal's judgment that brought him to office on Oct 15, 2010. Ojukwu: Lagosians pay tribute to Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu; Session of tributes held @ Tafawa Balewa Square on Thursday. Oyo: State House of Assembly rejects Gov Abiola Ajimobi's (Oyo) Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) & Judicial Service Commission (JSC) nominees. NSPMC: N3 billion notes printed annually in Nigeria -Ehidiamen Okoyomon (CEO, Nigerian Security Printing & Minting Company). Rivers Gov: Election petitions tribunal dismisses petition filed by Celestine Omehia (APGA candidate) against Gov Rotimi Amaechi (Rivers; PDP). OYSIEC: Sacked Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission members reinstated by Justice M.O Bolaji-Yusuff (Oyo High Court); To leave office by end of tenure (Sept 5, 2012). Ondo Budget: Gov Olusegun Mimiko (Ondo) signs N156bn 2012 budget into law. Lassa Fever: FG inaugurates 23-member Lassa Fever Rapid Response Committee for prevention & control of disease; Prof Sunday Omilabu (LUTH) as Chairman.

S.J News• [Feb 23, 2012]

S.J News• [Feb 23, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Constitution Amendment: House of Reps reject bill seeking extension of electoral litigation window for resolution of disputes before swearing-in of election winners. FAAC: Federation Account Allocation Committee deducts N187.09bn 4rm Excess Crude Account (ECA); N614.4bn shared among 3 tiers of Govt for January. 26th Plenary: Zakari Biu (CP) dismissed by Police Service Commission (PSC) due to role played in escape of Kabiru Sokoto (alleged mastermind of xmas bombing) while in custody. Electricity: Increment in electricity tariff is about 11%, not 88% -Dr Sam Amadi (Chairman, Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission). Police: 7 new Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs) & 13 Assistant Inspectors-General (AIGs) appointed. Lagos Central Sen District: Tribunal dismisses petition filed by Labour Party (LP) against Sen Oluremi Tinubu (ACN) for lack of jurisdiction (petitions should be concluded within 180 days). NBTE: FG supplies N12bn equipment & rehabilitation of laboratories in 51 federal & state polytechnics -Dr Mas’udu Kazaure (Executive Secretary, National Board for Technical Education). Sokoto: Aliyu Wamakko (PDP) sworn in as Sokoto Gov; Assures civil servants of implementation of N18,000 minimum wage 4rm March. EFCC: Ibrahim Lamorde (EFCC Chairman) promoted to rank of Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP). Bone Marrow: Bone Marrow registry launched in Nigeria (2nd in Africa); To link cancer donors & patients locally & worldwide.

S.J News• [Feb 22, 2012]

S.J News• [Feb 22, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Power: Prof Bart Nnaji (Minister of Power) debunks media report; Electricity tariff won't go up by 88%; N60bn (2012) & N50bn (2013) subsidy for less affluent -Prof Nnaji. Gov Poll: Justice Dahiru Musdapher (CJN) directs Federal High Court, Abuja to reverse order stopping Saturday's Cross River poll. Anambra Central Sen District: Election Petitions Tribunal, Awka strikes out petition filed by Prof Dora Akunyili (APGA) against Sen Chris Ngige (ACN). SIM: 110, 433, 976 Subscriber Identity Module cards registered thus far -Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). Imo: INEC fixes February 25 for re-run election in Ahiazu/Ezinihitte Mbaise Federal Constituency, Imo state; Fresh election ordered by Appeal Court, Owerri. House of Reps: Committee on Legislative Compliance orders reinstatement of 41 sacked employees of Mainstreet Bank Ltd (Afribank Plc) that were sacked in 2002. Abia Gov: Supreme Court dismisses appeal filed by Stanley Ohajuruka (LP candidate) against Gov Theodore Orji (Abia; PDP). Special Courts: Senate rejects proposal for creation of special courts for terrorism; Recommended by Senate Committee on Police Affairs. Premier Uni of Edu: Federal High Court, Abeokuta restrains Ogun state Govt 4rm scrapping Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Ijagun, Ogun state. •Football• UEFA: CSKA Moscow 1-1 Real Madrid; Napoli 3-1 Chelsea. Italy: Bologna 2-0 Fiorentina.

S.J News• [Feb 21, 2012]

S.J News• [Feb 21, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ ANPP v PDP: Federal High Court, Abuja restrains INEC 4rm conducting Cross River Gov election on Saturday. Borno: Suspected Boko Haram members kill no fewer than 30 persons @ Baga market, Maiduguri, Borno state; 8 sect members killed in shootout with Joint Task Force (JTF). Gov: Election Petitions tribunal dismisses petition filed by Sen John Akpanudoedehe (ACN candidate) against Gov Godswill Akpabio (Akwa Ibom). NURTW: National Union of Road Transport Workers factions clash @ Idumota, Lagsos state; No fewer than 10 persons killed. Sagbama Constituency: Nestor Binabo (fmr Ag Gov) resigns as Speaker of Bayelsa State House of Assembly due to political balancing; Hon Kombowei Benson (Southern Ijaw) elected as new Speaker. Poverty Alleviation: House of Reps' Committee on Public Accounts summons Dr Magnus Kpakol (fmr Presidential SSA on Poverty Eradication) over N20bn for FG projects between 2004 & 2009. 2012 Budget: Gov Rauf Aregbesola (Osun) signs 2012 Appropriation Bill into law; 26-member Assembly upped budget 4rm N146.674bn to N150.125bn. N25 Billion Scam: Adebayo Alao-Akala (fmr Oyo Gov) urges High Court, Ibadan to quash 11-count charge against him, Sen Hosea Agboola (fmr Commisioner for LG) & Femi Babalola (Contractor). Enugu: Federal High Court, Abuja fixes April 23 for judgment in suit challenging legality of PDP Gov primaries in Enugu state that produced Gov Chime Sullivan (Enugu). 58th PDP NEC Meeting: Resign if you're interested in 2015 general elections -Jonathan to Appointees. CBN: Sanusi Lamido Sanusi (CBN Gov) donates N25m to St Theresa’s Catholic Church, Madalla bomb blast victims. Greece: Eurozone okays 2nd bailout for Greece; To receive £130bn (£110bn; $170bn); To trim debt to 120.5% of GDP by 2020; EU monitors to oversee economic management.

S.J News• [Feb 20, 2012]

S.J News• [Feb 20, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Sokoto Gov: Aliyu Wamakko (erstwhile Gov; PDP) declared winner of Gov election; Defeats 29 others; Polls 518,247 votes; ANPP 131,048 votes; CPC 7,323 votes. Bomb Blast: Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explodes near Christ Embassy church, Morocco street, Suleja, Niger state; About 5 persons injured. ECOWAS: Single currency to be introduced by 2020; Effective in English speaking countries in 2015 -Sen Ike Ekweremadu (Speaker, ECOWAS Parliament). Mistaken Identity: Pastor Isua Kiforo (Director of Finance, State Ministry of Info), who was shot last week by Kaduna Govt House security, died yday after operation @ 44 Army Reference Hospital, Kaduna. Lagos: Tanker drivers on Oshodi-Apapa Expressway, Lagos given 72-hour quit notice -Kayode Opeifa (Commissioner for Transportation). IBBU: Gov Babangida Aliyu (Gov) removes Awal Ibrahim (Emir of Suleja) as Chancellor of state-owned Ibrahim Badomosi Babangida University, Lapai; Replaced by Umar Faruq Bahago (Emir of Minna). Street Sweepers: Gov Babatunde Fashola (Lagos) orders GM, Waste Management Authority to ensure presence of large waste disposal bins in Lagos fuel stations. Social Responsibility: CBN to make donations to Christmas day blast victims @ Madalla, Suleja, Niger state 2day -Mohammed Abdullahi (Head, Corporate Communications). •Football•FA: Crawley Town 0-2 Stoke; Liverpool 6-1 Brighton; Stevenage 0-0 Tottenham. Spain: Athletic Bilbao 3-0 Malaga; Barcelona 5-1 Valencia; Granada 4-1 Real Sociedad; Mallorca 4-0 Villarreal; Sporting Gijon 1-1 Atl Madrid. Italy: Cesena 1-3 AC Milan; Lecce 4-1 Siena; Novara 0-0 Atalanta; Palermo 5-1 Lazio; Roma 1-0 Parma; Udinese 0-0 Cagliari.

S.J News• [Feb 19, 2012]

S.J News• [Feb 19, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Fuel Subsidy Strike: Police stops procession rally @ Maryland, Lagos in memory of those killed; Dr Dipo Fasina (fmr ASUU president), Ganiyat Fawehinmi (Gani's widow), Mohammed (Gani's Son) & 13 others arrested. State Creation: 45 memoranda on state creation submitted by interest groups thus far; 34 intra-state, 7 interstate & 4 geo-political zones -Sen Ike Ekweremadu (Dep Senate President). Mastomys Rodents: Outbreak of Lassa fever in Rivers state; 1 person confirmed dead, 6 others infected. NDLEA: 28yrs male drug trafficker nabbed during screening of Alitalia passengers to Milan @ Murtala Muhammed Int'l airport; Excretes 99 wraps of cocaine (1.425kg). UNN 41st Convocation: 25 suspected Boko Haram members arrested 3 weeks ago over foiled attack on University of Nigeria, Enugu are still in custody -Police. Inferno: Diesel-laden tanker goes up in flame @ Mile 2, Amuwo Odofin LGA, Lagos state; No fewer than 5 persons dead; About 36 vehicles lost. NDLEA: Anti-drug body dragged to court for invasion of privacy over alleged importation of drugs; Robert Udeagha (MD, Bundi Int'l Ltd) seeks N25m compensation. ACN v PDP: Gov Adams Oshiomhole (Edo) reacts to Tony Anenih's (PDP Chieftain) comments; "The godfather can never resurrect from his political death; Abuja cannot revive him" -Oshiomole. •Football• FA: Chelsea 1-1 Birmingham; Everton 2-0 Blackpool; Millwall 0-2 Bolton; Sunderland 2-0 Arsenal. Spain: Getafe 1-1 Espanyol; Real Madrid 4-0 Racing; Sevilla 2-0 Osasuna. Italy: Juventus 3-1 Catania.

S.J News• [Feb 18, 2012]

S.J News• [Feb 18, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ ECOWAS: President Alassane Quattara (Ivory Coast) succeeds President Jonathan as ECOWAS Chairman. Sokoto Gov: INEC to conduct Gov election 2day; 30 political parties involved; Over 8, 000 security personnel mobilised. Kwara: Supreme Court reinstates Justice Raliat Elelu-Habeeb (Chief Judge, Kwara) after 3 years; Sacked by Sen Bukola Saraki (fmr Gov). Police: FG inaugurates Presidential Committee on Police Reorganisation; Govt won't tolerate indolence & lack of capacity as excuses - VP Namadi Sambo. Gov: Election of Zamfara & Borno state Govs in April 26 election upheld by Supreme Court; Dismisses all appeals filed. Foiled Heist: 4-man robbery gang invade Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeo-kuta, Ogun state in attempt to break into parked car; One assailant shot dead by police. Kebbi Gov: Supreme Court fixes February 24 for delivery of judgment in appeal seeking nullification of Gov Saidu Dakingari's (Kebbi; PDP) victory. Dubious Home Loans: Christian Wulff (52yrs) steps down as German President over corruption claims.

S.J News• [Feb 17, 2012]

S.J News• [Feb 17, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ EFCC EFCC re-arraigns Femi Fani-Kayode (fmr Minister of Aviation) on a 47-count charge of money laundering before Federal High Court, Lagos. Kogi: 25 of 119 inmates who escaped during attack on Koton-Karfe Prison on wednesday night, re-arrested -Mrs Hadiza Aminu (Spokesperson, Nigeria Prisons Authority). INEC: Senate confirms 5 Resident Electoral Commissioners (REC) of INEC; Prof Jacob Jatau (Nasarawa), Baba Abba Yusuf (Borno), Segun Agbaje (Ekiti), Nasir Ayilara (Kwara) & Austine Okojie (Edo). LASUCOM: 28 doctors inducted by Lagos State University College of Medicine @ college’s Medical Research Centre (MRC) auditorium. Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation: 30-day ultimatum given to owners of hotels, motels, eateries, clubs to register or be shut down -Olusegun Runsewe (DG, NTDC). NDIC: Senate approves nomination of Mrs Omolola Abiola-Edewor (MKO's daughter) as Executive Director (Corporate Services) of Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation. Sokoto Gov: Election to hold 2moro; Over 5,000 policemen mobilised -Baba Adisa Bolanta (CP, Sokoto). TASUED: Ogun State House of Assembly orders stay-of-action on Govt's plan to scrap Tai Solarin University of Education; Premier University of Education scrapped & merged with OOU, Ago Iwoye. Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab: 25 year-old Nigerian involved in foiled underwear bomb attack on Detroit-bound American aircraft on 2009 xmas sentenced to life without parole.

S.J News• [Feb 16, 2012]

S.J News• [Feb 16, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Revised Proposal: FG cuts Expenditure; 2012 budget proposal reduced 4rm N4.749trn to N4.648trn due to partial removal of fuel subsidy -Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (Minister of Finance). Xmas Carnage: SSS declares Habibu Bama (ex-soldier) wanted, vis-à-vis christmas day bombing of St Theresa’s Catholic Church, Madalla, Niger state; 44 persons killed in attack. FEC: Federal Executive Council approves a National Policy on Productivity; National Council on Productivity for guiding day-to-day implementation to be set up. Kogi Prison: Suspected Boko Haram members raid Koton Karfe prison, Kogi state; Prison warder shot dead; Inmates freed. Kano: State Govt disburses over N200m donations to victims of January 20th multiple bomb blasts; 185 persons killed. EFCC: Senate confirms nomination of Ibrahim Lamorde (Ag Chairman) as EFCC Chairman @ plenary session. Imo Gov Election: Supreme Court to deliver judgment in election petition 2day; Filed by Ikhedi Ohakim (fmr Gov; PDP) against victory of Gov Rochas Okorocha (Imo; APGA). Spokesman: Gov Henry Seriake Dickson (Bayelsa) sacks all political appointees; To hand over to Permanent Secretaries; Daniel Iworiso-Markson appointed as SSA on Media & Public Affairs. UBA: Erstwhile UBA banker (IT Department) jailed for 10 years by Lagos High Court, Ikeja over N9.26m fraud. Asiwaju is Back: Bola Ahmed Tinubu (National Leader, ACN) returned to Nigeria on wednesday aboard aircraft @ Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos. •Football • UEFA: AC Milan 4-0 Arsenal; Zenit St P'sbg 3-2 Benfica. Italy: Atalanta 1-0 Genoa; Parma 0-0 Juventus. S.J wishes Engr Tunde Bolarin a splendid Bday.

S.J News• [Feb 15, 2012]

S.J News• [Feb 15, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ PCA: Abuja High Court, Bwari grants leave to Segun Oni (fmr Ekiti Gov) to compel prosecution of Justice Ayo Isa Salami (suspended Court of Appeal President) for alleged perjury. Double Blast: Bomb disposal Policeman dies while trying to defuse 2nd Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Angwan Sarki, Kaduna state; 2 others injured. Loan: President Jonathan seeks Senate's approval for $7.9bn (N1.3trn) loan to fund pipeline projects between 2012 & 2014; Debt stock to rise to N7.489trn if approved. Appropriation Bill: Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDA) smuggled N1trn on projects into N4.7trn budget for 2012 -Senate Committee on Appropriation. Bayelsa Gov: Henry Seriake Dickson sworn in as Bayelsa Gov; Gboribia John Jonah as Dep Gov; Declares 4-point agenda. Power: N60bn earmarked for electricity subsidy in 2012; New high tariff to affect only top rate consumers -Prof Barth Nnaji (Minister of Power). Monarchy: Oyo Govt deposes Sunday Oladejo (Baale of Lanlate); Replaced with Lateef Olagoke as right candidate for the stool. Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab: 25 year-old Nigerian involved in foiled underwear bomb attack on Detroit-bound American aircraft on 2009 xmas to be sentenced 2moro. Scholarship: Gov Rochas Okorocha (Imo) declares free education in state-owned Primary, Secondary & Tertiary institutions. Barristers: 3,680 lawyers called to bar @ International Conference Centre (ICC), Abuja, Princess Lolade Ayeni inclusive; 14 1st class; 243 2nd Class Upper; 1,041 2nd class lower & 2,377 Pass.

S.J News• [Feb 14, 2012]

S.J News• [Feb 14, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ SURE: President Jonathan inaugurates board of Subsidy Reinvestment & Empowerment Programme; Led by Dr Christopher Kolade (fmr ambassador to UK). Lagos: Torrential rain wreaks havoc in Lagos; Trees, Rooftops, billboards displaced; Lives lost. Kaduna: Pst Isuwa Kiforo (Director, State Ministry of Information) shot on leg & lower abdominal part of body @ Govt house; Mistaken for Boko Haram suicide bomber. Bauchi: Airport re-opened in Bauchi; Shut down by Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA); Rehabilitation cost about N290m -Gov Isa Yuguda (Bauchi). C of O: Gov Ibikunle Amosun (Ogun) revokes Certificate of Occupancy of Abraham’s Tabernacle church, Sagamu; Church built by Gbenga Daniel (fmr Gov) in honour of late father. Bayelsa Gov: Henry Seriake Dickson (Gov-elect; PDP) receives certificate of return. Police: Muhammed Abubakar (IG of Plolice) dismantles road blocks; Disbands all squads & teams. PW/WYE: President Jonathan launches Public Works & Women/Youth Employment (PW/WYE); To generating 370,000 new jobs before end of 2012. HIV/AIDS: Nigeria records 281,000 new infections annually; Only 400,000 of 3million infected persons are receiving drugs; About 1.5 million persons to be on life saving anti-retroviral drugs -Prof John Idoko (DG, NACA). •Football• Spain: Real Sociedad 2-0 Sevilla. Italy: Napoli 2-0 Chievo; Siena 1-0 Roma. S.J wishes Engr Dayo Atoyebi a splendid Bday.

S.J News• [Feb 13, 2012]

S.J News• [Feb 13, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Bayelsa 2012: Henry Seriake Dickson (PDP) declared winner of Gov election; Polled 417,500 votes; CAP 22,534 votes; ACN 9,627; CPC 3,548 votes. Thisday: 17th THISDAY Annual Awards to take place this evening @ Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. Asiwaju's Health: Bola Ahmed Tinubu debunks rumours of stroke; "I am hale & hearty; I will soon return to the country” -Tinubu. Ekiti Budget: Gov Kayode Fayemi (Ekiti) signs 2012 appropriation bill of N88.8bn into law. Ondo Gov: Labour Party (Ondo South Sen district) endorses Gov Olusegun Mimiko (Ondo) for 2nd term. Nasarawa/Toto Federal Constituency: Musa Baba (CPC) declared winner of re-run election; Polled 48,769 votes; Samuel Egya (PDP) polled 46,810. N100m Donation: Sanusi Lamido Sanusi (CBN Gov) should be sanctioned for diversion of public funds through illegal donation -Femi Falana. Greece: Greek parliament approves austerity measures; Demanded by eurozone & IMF in return for £130bn ($170bn; £110bn) bailout; No fewer than 30 protesters detained. •Football• Nations Cup: Zambia 0-0 Ivory Coast (8-7 PK). EPL: Aston Villa 0-1 Man City; Wolves 1-5 West Brom. Spain: Espanyol 0-2 Real Zaragoza; Real Madrid 4-2 Levante; Valencia 4-0 Sporting Gijon; Villarreal 3-1 Granada. Italy: Atalanta 0-0 Lecce; Catania 4-0 Genoa; Inter Milan 0-1 Novara.

S.J News• [Feb 12, 2012]

S.J News• [Feb 12, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Strike: South East research institute workers (ASURI, ASUCA, NASU & SSURDAIN) to begin nationwide strike 2moro over failure of FG to implement January 2011 agreement. Niger Delta: FG to send 109 Niger Delta youths (not ex-militants) to study courses in universities & colleges in the UK & Cyprus - Kingsley Kuku (SA to President on Niger Delta). PDP Chairmanship: Dr Bamanga Tukur (President, African Round Table) joins race for office of PDP National Chairman. Oyo: PDP wins re-run election for Kishi/Irepodun/Oorelope federal constituency; Polls 16,989 votes; ACN polls 14,920 votes; Accord Party polls 338 votes. SQ Lounge: Susan Yusuf (owner of SQ Lounge, Lagos) stabbed to death on friday night @ her 1004 flats, VI, Lagos residence; Idris Mohammed (assailant) jumps 4rm 10th floor of 12-storey building to escape but dies as he hits ground. Police: Police training college to be established in Ilorin, Kwara state; Work to commence in next 2 months -Mohammed Abubakar (Ag IG of Police). 22nd Anniversary of Release 4rm Prison: South Africa launches new line of bank notes (10, 20, 50, 100 & 200 rand) bearing image of Nelson Mandela (93 year-old). Singer & Actress Passes: Whitney Houston (aged 48yrs) found dead on saturday @ Beverly Hilton hotel, California; Cause of death being investigated -Police.

S.J News• [Feb 11, 2012]

S.J News• [Feb 11, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Bayelsa Gov: We're yet to be served with court order; Bayelsa Gov election fixed for 2day will go on as scheduled -INEC; I did not stop the Gov election -Justice Donatus Okorowo (Federal High Court, Abuja). Xmas Carnage: Kabiru Sokoto (alleged mastermind of Xmas day bombing) re-arrested @ accomplice's residence in Mutum-Biu, Gassol LG, Taraba state. Onitsha: Samuel Ojana, police corporal that shot & killed driver, dismissed 4rm service after orderly room trial & arraigned before Onitsha Chief Magistrate Court. ESUT: 544 Enugu State University of Science & Technology students expelled due to illegal admission. INEC: Appeal Court, Enugu orders suspension of February 15 re-run election in Anambra senatorial district, pending determination of appeal filed before it by Andy Uba (PDP). Jigawa Gov: Supreme Court upholds election of Sule Lamido; Dismisses appeal filed by ACN. Dantata: Remains of Abdulkadir Sanusi Dantata (Chairman, Dantata & Sawoe) interred @ Dantata House, Koki quarters, Kano on friday according to Muslim rites. CBN: CBN presents N100m cheque to Abdullahi Umar Ganduje (Dep Gov, Kano) for onward delivery to victims of recent Boko Haram bomb attacks in Kano state.

S.J News• [Feb 10, 2012]

S.J News• [Feb 10, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Borno State House of Assembly: Goni Ali Modu (Speaker) impeached for being too subservient to Gov Kashim Shettima (Borno); Abdulkareem Lawan elected as new Speaker. Dangote Cement: President Jonathan commissions $1bn cement plant in Ibese, Ogun state; To produce 6 million metric tonnes per annum (mtpa). Order of Mandamus: Prof Wole Soyinka (Nobel Laureate) & Fred Agbeyegbe (Elder Statesman) asks Federal High Court, Lagos to void 1999 Constitution; Fraudulently imposed on Nigerians by military -Duo. Bayelsa 2012: Bayelsa Gov polls to hold 2moro; ANPP seeks new date; 15,000 security agents to monitor exercise. Post-UTME: Senate gives legal backing to Post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME); Candidates to pay N6,000 (N4,000 to JAMB & N2,000 to University). Ekiti: State House of Assembly scraps office of Minority Leader & Chief Whip; Positions occupied by Dele Ajibola (PDP; Ekiti-East) & Bunmi Oriniowo (PDP; Ido-Osi). Onitsha: Policeman shot & killed commercial bus driver for alleged refusal to pay N20 bribe. Kwara Central: Federal High Court, Abuja to deliver judgment in suit challenging election of Sen Bukola Saraki on March 27; Filed by Ayinla Kolawole Jimoh (2nd Republic Gov candidate of PRP). Husbands, not Eunuchs: Husbands of 375 female police officers of Zone 8, Kwara state Command of the Nigerian Police protest against transfer of their wives.

S.J News• [Feb 9, 2012]

S.J News• [Feb 9, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Sokoto Gov: President Jonathan to flag off Aliyu Wamakko's (fmr Gov) Gov campaign @ Trade Fair Complex, Sokoto 2day; About 5000 policemen mobilised. Arsenal in Kano: Arms cache seized @ residential area in Mariri, Kano State; 10 AK47 rifles, 1 teargas gun, 26 magazines, 107 rounds of 7.22mm special gun & 27 assault riffles & 29 rounds of ammunition. Premier Uni of Edu: Ogun Govt scraps Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Ijebu ode; Merges 4 ICT polytechnics as Ogun State Institute of Technology, Igbesa. Ambassadors: Senate confirms 84 out of 88 ambassadorial nominees; 3 of 88 to be re-screened within 7 days; Mrs Bianca Ojukwu (wife of late Ojukwu) absent @ screening. Adamawa: Murtala Nyako (Gov) & Bala James Nggilari (Dep Gov) sworn in by Justice Batimawous P. Lawi (Ag Chief Judge). Amnesty: House of Reps' Joint Committee on NDDC, Ministry of Niger Delta, Public Safety & National Security to probe Amnesty programme. Kaduna Gov: 5-man panel of Supreme court upholds election of Gov Patrick Yakowa (Kaduna; PDP); Dismissed appeal filed by Haruna Saeed Kajuru (CPC Gov candidate). Ingested Drugs: NDLEA asks court for order of stay of execution, pending determination of appeal; Ordered to pay Babatunde Omidina's (Baba Suwe) N25m compensation. England: Fabio Capello (65yrs; Italian) resigns as England manager after meeting with David Bernstein (FA Chairman) & Alex Horne (General Secretary) @ Wembley. •Football• Italy: Catania 1-1 Roma.

S.J News• [Feb 8, 2012]

S.J News• [Feb 8, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Petroleum Revenue Special Task Force: Nuhu Ribadu (fmr EFCC Chairman) appointed to head 21-member committee; Steve Oronsaye (fmr Head of Service) as Deputy Chairman. Kaduna Blast: Multiple bomb blasts rocks Kaduna state @ 1 Mechanised Division of the Nigerian Army (Dalet Barrack), flyover @ Kawo & Nigeria Air Force Base @ Mando. Boko Haram: Sect sends video tape to NTA; Names Sheik Abubakar Gero, Dr Shettima Ali Monguno & Sen Bukar Ibrahim (fmr Yobe Gov) to hold negotiations on its behalf. Senate Probe: Zakari Biu (suspended Commissioner of Police) appears b4 Senate Committee on Police Affairs over escape of Kabir Sokoto (alleged prime suspect of xmas bombing). Prof Loses Prof: Prof Sam Aluko (renowned economist), aged 82 years, passes away in Newcastle hospital; Father of Prof Bolaji Aluko (VC, Federal University of Technology, Otuoke, Bayelsa). Research: About 400 children killed by Lead poison in Zamfara state; about $4m needed for rehabilitation -Human Rights Watch. Adamawa Gov: Admiral Murtala Nyako (re-elected Gov) receives Certificate of Return 4rm INEC. Dantata: Abdulkadir Dantata (Chairman, Dantata & Sawoe) dies in German hospital; Remains to be interred 2day in Kano according to islamic rites. Power: Non-availability of gas, bane of generation of 5,000MW electricity -Prof Barth Nnaji (Minister of Power).

S.J News• [Feb 7, 2012]

S.J News• [Feb 7, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Adamawa Gov: Underage voting took place during Adamawa Gov election -Nigeria Bar Association (NBA); Election won by Murtala Nyako (PDP). Borno Blast: Multiple bomb blasts & sporadic gunshots near Gomboru market in Shehuri ward, Maiduguri, Borno state. MEND: Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) threatens to carry out major attacks on oil installations; Explosion rocks hotel housing ex-militants in Warri, Delta state. Kano Blast: 2 police stations @ Sherada & Mariri, Kano state bombed by assailants on monday. PDP: National convention to be held on March 24; Tenure of National Working Committee (NWC) ends on March 8, 2012. Matthew Tawo Mbu: 1st republic politician & elder statesman passes away @ 82 years. ACU: Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo state shut down indefinitely; Students protest over death of 300-level Computer Science student @ university health centre. Corruption: European Union (EU) earmarks £34m for anti-corruption war in Nigeira. Drugs: 26-year-old Nigerian man arraigned in Scotland for trafficking 4 bags of cocaine pellets (about 1.5kilos); Street value of £500,000. Tennis: Novak Djokovic (Serbian; World #1) named Laureus World Sportsman of the Year @ ceremony held in London; 3 grand slam titles in 2011. •Football• EPL: Liverpool 0-0 Tottenham. Spain: Granada 2-1 Malaga.

S.J News• [Feb 6, 2012]

S.J News• [Feb 6, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Adamawa Gov Election: Murtala Nyako (PDP) elected for 2nd term; Polls 302,953; Markus Gundiri (ACN) polls 241,023 & Brig-Gen Buba Marwa (CPC) polls 107,546 votes. SNG: Save Nigeria Group concludes plans to begin nationwide protest against corruption & official graft -Pst Tunde Bakare (Convener, SNG). Proposal: FG to spend N3.19bn on pensions & allowances of past Presidents, Heads of State, Deputies & leaders of National Assembly in 2012. MEND: Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta claims responsibility for Saturday's attack on Agip trunk line in Coastal Brass, Bayelsa state; Vows to attack MTN & SacOil. SSAUTHRIAI: Senior Staff Association of the Research Institutes & Associated Institutions threatens indefinite strike; Gives extension of 7 days ultimatum 4rm 2nd Feb, 2012 for payment of 12 months arrears. Konduga State Constituency: Ali Bukar Dalori (ANPP) wins State Assembly run-off election in Borno state; Polls 41,286; Mustapha Sadiq (PDP) polls 5,094 votes. •Football• EPL: Chelsea 3-3 Man Utd; Newcastle 2-1 Aston Villa. Spain: Atletico Madrid 0-0 Valencia; Sevilla 1-2 Villarreal; Sporting Gijon 1-1 Osasuna. Italy: AC Milan 0-0 Napoli; Fiorentina 3-2 Udinese; Genoa 3-2 Lazio; Juventus 0-0 Siena; Roma 4-0 Inter Milan.

S.J News• [Feb 5, 2012]

S.J News• [Feb 5, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ War of Attrition: Stoning in Bayelsa backed by President to subvert security; Stoning of President in Uganda was a global act of rejection -Timipre Sylva (fmr Bayelsa Gov). War of Attrition II: 5-star hotel project initiated by Alamieyeseigha (fmr Gov); Stopped @ 2nd floor after President Jonathan's tenure (fmr Gov), but now on the 18th floor -Timipre Sylva (fmr Bayelsa Gov). LASTMA: 3 officers handed over to police over death of commercial bus conductor; Conductor pulled off moving vehicle by LASTMA officials -Babatunde Edu (General Manager). Disguised Mourners: Unknown gunmen shot Lawan Kabu (fmr Chairman, Damboa LG) dead on friday night @ his family house in Damboa, Borno state while mourning death of his father. Xmas Carnage: Gov Godswill Akpabio (Akwa Ibom) pledges to rebuild bomb-struck St Theresa’s Catholic Church, Madalla, Niger state; Donates N50m to victims. Research: Over 1.2 million annual worldwide death of persons due to malaria -Institute for Health Metrics & Evaluation (IHME), USA. Pipeline Vandals: Magistrate’s court jails 3 of 5 arrested in Tiga village, Bassa LG, Plateau state by Civil Defence Corps in Jos for siphoning refined petroleum 4rm broken NNPC pipeline. Retirement Bonds: Lagos state Govt redeems N5.83bn retirement bonds into Retirement Savings Accounts (RSAs) of 1,121 retirees thus far. Cross River 2012: ACN rejects February 25 date for Gov election; 'April 14 we stand' written on placards. •Football• EPL: Arsenal 7-1 Blackburn; Man City 3-0 Fulham; Norwich 2-0 Bolton; QPR 1-2 Wolves; Stoke 0-1 Sunderland; West Brom 1-2 Swansea; Wigan 1-1 Everton. Spain: Athletic Bilbao 3-3 Espanyol; Barcelona 2-1 Real Sociedad; Getafe 0-1 Real Madrid. S.J wishes Ushbebe-the-Comedian a splendid Bday.

S.J News• [Feb 4, 2012]

S.J News• [Feb 4, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Bayelsa: Timipre Sylva (fmr Bayelsa Gov) stoned when I visited; If people stone you, I will follow stone you -President Jonathan to Henry Seriake Dickson (PDP flag-bearer). Kogi: Unknown gunmen storm Ajaokuta, Kogi state; Police Area Command HQ & United Bank for Africa (UBA) bombed; 4 persons killed. Adamawa 2012: INEC to hold gubernatorial election in Adamawa state 2day; About 54,860 excess voters’ cards uncovered @ headquarters in Adamawa state. Public Holiday: FG declares Monday, February 6, 2012 as public holiday to mark Id-El-Maulud celebration. Mile 12: Lagos state Govt reopens Mile-12 Market, in Ikosi-Isheri LCDA; Shut on Wednesday over environmental offences -Tunji Bello (Commissioner for Environment). Kano Blast: Kano state Govt's 5-member Consultative Committee submits report to Gov Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso (Kano). Foreign Exchange: Reserves rises to $34.67bn (highest level in 4 1/2 months) -Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Rivers Gov: Supreme Court dismisses suit against victory of Gov Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi (Rivers) for lack of merit; Filed by Felix Amadi (Gov candidate, African Political System Party). SIEC: Ekiti state Govt files appeal @ Court of Appeal, Ado-Ekiti; Appointment of 5 members of Ekiti State Independent Electoral Commission (SIEC) nullified by High Court, Ado-Ekiti. World Cancer Day: About 84m persons risk death 4rm cancer-related ailments globally by 2020 -Prof Onyebuchi Chukwu (Minister of Health).

S.J News• [Feb 3, 2012]

S.J News• [Feb 3, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ National Assembly: Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) to spend N30.399bn out of N35bn 2012 budget on recurrent expenditure for a workforce less than 1,500. Bendel Brewery Ownership: Osagie Obayuwana (Edo State Attorney-General) released on bail 4 days after being imprisoned for alleged contempt by Justice Adamu Hobon of Federal High Court, Benin. Anambra South Sen District: Court of Appeal, Enugu stops rerun election, pending determination of suit between Andy Uba (PDP) & Chuma Nzeribe (APGA); Election scheduled for February 16. NUPENG: National Union of Petroleum & Natural Gas Workers calls off 2-day-old strike after Govt/Stakeholders meeting. Lagos-Ibadan Expressway: Conductor allegedly pulled off moving vehicle by LASTMA officials; Conductor fell & crushed to death by oncoming vehicle. INEC: Adamawa state Gov election to hold 2moro, following sack of Gov; Frontline candidates are Admiral Murtala Nyako rtd (PDP) & Brig-Gen Mohammed Buba Marwa rtd (CPC); Elections to hold in Bayelsa (Feb 11), Sokoto (Feb 18) & Cross River (25). Boko Haram: Absence of prosecution counsel stalls trial of Sen Ali Ndume (Borno South) @ Federal High Court, Abuja over alleged links with sect; Case adjourned to March 21, 28 & April 10, 2012. ASCL Strike: Staff of Ajaokuta Steel Company Ltd (ASCL) embark on indefinite strike due to unpaid salaries & allowances.

S.J News• [Feb 2, 2012]

S.J News• [Feb 2, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Strike: ASUU suspends 2-month-old strike; Asks for review of 2009 FG/ASUU agreement -Prof Ukachukwu Awuzie (ASUU President). Boko Haram: Abu Qaqa (sect's spokesman) arrested. N38bn Loan Scam: EFCC files appeal against acquittal of Dimeji Bankole (fmr House Speaker) & Usman Nafada (fmr Dep Speaker) by Abuja High Court. Mass Burial: Victims of xmas bomb blast @ St Theresa Catholic Church Madalla, Niger state interred in church's premises; Awwal Ibrahim (Emir of Suleja) booed. Edo v Church Gate Industries: Govt to appeal Federal High Court, Benin's order over ownership of Bendel Breweries; Ordered remand of Osagie Obayuwana (Attorney-General) for contempt. Accountability: Dino Melaye (fmr House of Reps member) sues Ibrahim Idris (fmr Kogi Gov), Accountant-General, Auditor-General & Finance Commissioner @ High Court, Lokoja. Mile 12: Lagos State Govt shuts down Mile 12 Market in Ikosi-Isheri LCDA; Due to market leaders' noncompliance with Govt's directives on ensuring sanity -Tunji Bello (Commissioner for the Environment). N140bn Budget: Gov Kashim Shettima (Borno) signs 2012 Finance & Appropriation Bill into law. Egypt: No fewer than74 people died in clashes between rival football fans in Port Said, Egypt; Supreme Council of Armed Forces announces 3 days of national mourning; Al-Masry 3-1 Al-Ahly. •Football• EPL: Aston Villa 2-2 QPR; Blackburn 0-2 Newcastle; Bolton 0-0 Arsenal; Fulham 1-1 West Brom; Sunderland 3-0 Norwich. Italy: Cagliari 4-2 Roma; Inter Milan 4-4 Palermo; Lazio 2-0 AC Milan; Napoli 0-0 Cesena; Udinese 2-1 Lecce.