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.