S.J News• [Apr 1, 2012]

S.J News• [Apr 1, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Supreme Court: Cross River seeks N15.5bn (13% derivation 4rm Nov 2009 -March, 2010) 4rm FG & Akwa Ibom state over ownership of 76 oil wells. Shootout: 9 suspected Boko Haram members, State Security Service official, military officer shot dead in Okene, Kogi state. Police: Remains of Haruna John (Deputy IG of Police) interred in Jalingo, Taraba state; Died in Police surveillance helicopter crash @ Kabong, Plateau. NDIC: N6.151bn out of N11.576bn liquidated dividends declared to depositors of 35 deposit money banks & N3.303bn out of N5.241bn insured deposits of 35 deposit money banks liquidated since 1994 paid -Umaru Ibrahim (MD/CEO, NDIC). Ekiti: Gov Kayode Fayemi (Ekiti) offers to teach courses in Postgraduate school, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti; Holds doctorate degree in War Studies. Flood Attacks: Mystery crocodile of 15 years in Joshua Okeowo & Bepo Communities, Ikotun/Igando, Lagos state terrorises inhabitants; Active during rainy seasons. •Football• EPL: Aston Villa 2-4 Chelsea; Everton 2-0 West Brom; Fulham 2-1 Norwich; Man City 3-3 Sunderland; QPR 2-1 Arsenal; Wigan 2-0 Stoke; Wolves 2-3 Bolton. Spain: Barcelona 2-0 Athletic Bilbao; Malaga 0-2 Real Betis; Osasuna 1-5 Real Madrid. Italy: Catania 1-1 AC Milan; Parma 3-1 Lazio. S.J wishes Tata & Keke a splendid Bday

S.J News• [Mar 31, 2012]

S.J News• [Mar 31, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ JAMB: 2012 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results released; 1,384,644 results; 27,266 withheld; 72,243 scored above 250; 3 candidates scored above 300. Kebbi Gov: Gubernatorial re-run election to hold in Kebbi state 2day; 6 National Commissioners & 5 Resident Electoral Commissioners to cover election -INEC. Kwara Central Sen District: Federal High Court, Abuja upholds nomination & election of Sen Bukola Saraki (fmr Kwara Gov); Dismisses petition filed by Lasisi Kolawole Jimoh. US Visa: US to alter visa processing fees 4rm April 13, 2012; Fees for immigrant visa processing fees to decrease; Most non-immigrant visa fees to increase. GDP: Computation of Gross Domestic Product estimated @ N1.044bn; State to cough out N522m or N14.1m each -Dr Shamsuddeen Usman (Minister of National Planning). MT Mbu: Remains of Amb Mathew Tawo Mbu (1st envoy to UK) interred in self-prepared grave (50yrs ago) in Okundi, Boki LG, Cross River state. coup d'état: Capt Amadou Sanogo (Mali coup leader) calls for international help 4rm neighbours as Taureg rebels take over northern town of Kidal.

S.J News• [Mar 30, 2012]

S.J News• [Mar 30, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Easter: FG declares April 6 (Good Friday) & April 9 (Easter Monday) as public holidays to mark 2012 Easter Celebrations -Abba Moro (Minister of Interior). N32.8bn Pension Fraud: Atiku Kigo (Permanent Secretary, Federal Civil Service), Esia Dangabar (Director), 4 others remanded in prison by Abuja High Court. FIRS: Federal Inland Revenue Service gives March 31 deadline to tax payers to file tax returns Mrs Ifueku Omoigui-Okauru (Chairman, FIRS). Review: FG inaugurates visitation panels for examination of 20 Colleges of Education & 21 Federal Polytechnics. Re-run Election: Kebbi Gov re-run election to hold on Saturday; CPC threatens to boycott if not postponed. SSS: 7 suspects paraded vis-à-vis abduction of Mohammed Khamis Ali (United Arab Emirates national); Lured to visit Nigeria for a phantom business transaction by a fake company. EFCC v Akingbola: Erastus Akingbola (fmr MD, Intercontinental Bank) asks Federal High Court, Lagos to restrain EFCC 4rm collecting rents on his properties seized in 2009. World Bank President: House of Reps endorses candidature of Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (Minister of Finance); To race against Jim Yong Kim (Korean- American Health expert) & Jose Antonio Ocampo (ex Colombian finance minister). S.J wishes Jacob Ayokunle a splendid Bday.

S.J News• [Mar 29, 2012]

S.J News• [Mar 29, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ N14.5bn Police Pension Funds: EFCC to arraign Esai Dangabar (Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Niger Delta), 5 others before FCT High Court, Gudu 2day. UNILORIN: Prof Oyeronke Olademo's (HOD, Dept of Religions) husband found dangling 4rm tree in family’s uncompleted building @ Oke-Odo, Ilorin, Kwara state. APGA to UPGA: Chekwas Okorie (APGA founding Chairman) sets up new political party, United People’s Grand Alliance (UPGA). Benue: Over 200 small arms intercepted in Benue state by police since January 2012 -Alaribe Ejike (Police PRO). Kebbi Gov: Election to hold on Saturday, March 31st; 15 candidates to contest; Usman Dakingari (fmr Gov; PDP candidate) sacked by Supreme court. Crude Oil: Annual loss of $5bn in Nigeria due to oil theft -Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC). House of Reps: Committees on Finance & Appropriation to probe FG's excessive withdrawals 4rm Stabilisation Fund; Report to be submitted within 4 weeks. SSCE: 90% of 2011 Nov/Dec NECO candidates fail examination; 10% of 110,724 candidates scored credit & above in English & core subjects -Prof Promise Okpala (NECO Registrar).

S.J News• [Mar 28, 2012]

S.J News• [Mar 28, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Death Penalty: European Union (EU) seeks abolition of capital punishment in Nigeria; Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) disagrees. Lagos: High intensity (1,279mm of waters with marginal error of 50mm) of rainfall to be recorded in 2012; 234-238 days of heavy rainfall expected -Tunji Bello (Commissioner for Environment). Police: Remains of Hanna-niah Pwol-Ja (Superintendent of police; co-pilot) interred in Jos; Killed in helicopter crash alongside 3 others. Ogun: Police uncovers shrine in Ewualase village, Ogijo, Saganmu LGA, Ogun state; Patronised by ritualists & fraudsters -Ikemefunna Okoye (Ogun CP). EFCC v Elumelu: Federal High Court, Abuja discharges Ndudi Elumelu (fmr Chairman, House Committee on Power) over N5.2bn Rural Electrification scam. Capital Market: House of Reps ad-hoc committee fixes April 10, 2012 for fresh capital market probe. Boko Haram Spokesman: Abdullahi Bello (Father of Abul Qaqa; fmr Dep Comptroller of Prisons) & friend shot dead by unknown gunmen in Maiduguri, Born state; Abu Darda (aka Abu Qaqa) detained since February. Kidnap: Mauritanian, 4 others arrested over abduction of Edgar Raupach (German engineer); Linked to Al-Qaeda’s (North Africa). Pope in Cuba: Pope Benedict XVI to preside during Mass in Revolution Plaza, Havana, Cuba 2day. World Bank Presidency: Vying for position & succeeding won't hamper economic reform programmes in Nigeria -Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (Minister of Finance).

S.J News• [Mar 27, 2012]

S.J News• [Mar 27, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ N4.56bn Pension Scam: EFCC confiscates 2 buildings & 4 filling stations belonging to Dr Sani Teidi Shuaibu (fmr Director, Pension Administration Office); To forfeit 13 properties (6 in Abuja, 7 in Kogi). Kogi: Bomb factory discovered in uncompleted building along Kano road, Kabba, Kogi state. NDLEA: 8,639 suspected drug traffickers arrested, narcotic drugs worth N31bn seized in 2011 -Ahmadu Giade (Chairman, NDLEA). Rivers: Wife of Sen George Sekibo (Rivers East), Asime Sekibo, rescued 4rm abductors; No ransome paid. Oyo: Gov Abiola Ajimobi (Oyo) approves N19,987.14 minimum wage for Oyo workers. Daar Communications: Federal High court, Lagos orders Raymond Dokpesi to pay N7.5bn debt to Fidelity Bank Plc. Politics: I won't run for public office or hold any political office after my tenure as Gov in 2014 -Gov Peter Obi (Anambra; APGA). •Football• EPL: Man Utd 1-0 Fulham. Spain: Granada 0-3 Sevilla. S.J wishes Mo'Fotoz a splendid Bday.

S.J News• [Mar 26, 2012]

S.J News• [Mar 26, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Power: FG signs $10bn MoU with General Electric (GE) to build power plants with capacity of 10,000MW -Prof Barth Nnaji (Miinster of Power). Senate: Public hearing on new vehicle number plates & drivers’ licence to begin on Tuesday. Police: Mother of late Haruna John (Dep IG of Police), Mrs Silany John (82yrs), died on Saturday of shock following death of son. Negotiation: Ayo Oritsejafor (CAN President) kicks against FG/Boko Haram talks. Crude Oil: About 40 million metric tonnes ($20bn) lost annually to illegal bunkering & theft -Leke Oyewole (SSA to President on Maritime Affairs). NEITI: Nigerian Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative begins audit of solid minerals, oil & gas sectors; To end in October -Dr Orji (Director of Communications). Car Stickers: Army & Airforce car stickers banned in Lagos; Applicable to personnel & civilians. Security: 2-day Nuclear Security Summit to begin 2day in Seoul, South Korea; North Korea, Syria, Iran excluded. •Football• EPL: West Brom 1-3 Newcastle. Spain: Espanyol 1-2 Malaga; Rayo Vallecano 0-2 Villarreal; Real Zaragoza 1-0 Atl Madrid. Italy: Atalanta 2-0 Bologna; Genoa 2-2 Fiorentina; Juventus 2-0 Inter Milan.

S.J News• [Mar 25, 2012]

S.J News• [Mar 25, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ PDP National Convention: Anointed candidate, Bamanga Tukur (National Chairman) prevails; 10 Chairmanship aspirants step down; Polled 3,185 out of 3,448 votes. Forgery: Federal High Court, Makurdi rejects evidence tendered by Terver Kakih against nomination of Gov Gabriel Suswam (Benue) as 2011 PDP flag bearer. Ogoni Pollution: Bodo community drags Shell to London High Court due to unpaid compensation for oil spill. Imo: Gov Rochas Okorocha (Imo) signs MOU with Kosovo Govt for building of independent power plant (500MW) & establishment of agro processing plant in Imo state. Primary Election: Federal High Court, Abuja to determine fate of Gov Sullivan Chime (Enugu; PDP) on March 27; Suit filed by Alexander Obiechina. House of Reps Probe: Oscar Onyema (DG, Nigerian Stock Exchange) endorses ongoing public hearing on Capital Market. Anambra: Anambra set to become cleanest state in Nigeria -Gov Peter Obi (Anambra; APGA); Commissions equipment worth over N500m. NIMET: Global Framework for Climate Services (GFCS) to be launched soon -Dr Anthony Anuforom (Nigeria Meteorological Agency). •Football• EPL: Arsenal 3-0 Aston Villa; Bolton 2-1 Blackburn; Chelsea 0-0 Tottenham; Liverpool 1-2 Wigan; Norwich 2-1 Wolves; Stoke 1-1 Man City; Sunderland 3-1 QPR; Swansea 0-2 Everton. Spain: Getafe 3-1 Valencia; Mallorca 0-2 Barcelona; Real Madrid 5-1 Real Sociedad. Italy: AC Milan 2-1 Roma; Palermo 1-1 Udinese.

S.J News• [Mar 24, 2012]

S.J News• [Mar 24, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ National Working Committee (NWC): PDP National Convention to hold 2day @ Eagle Square, Abuja; National officers to be elected; Over 5,000 delegates 4rm wards, Local & State Govts. Capital Market: EFCC quizzes Herman Hembe (Disbanded Committee Chairman), 3 others over alleged demand of N44m bribe 4rm Security & Exchange Commission (SEC). World Bank: Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (Finance Minister) endorsed by South Africa & Angola for World Bank presidency; Robert Zoellick to step down in June. Kidnap: Wife of Sen George Sekibo (Rivers East), Mrs Asime Sekibo, abducted on Thursday by unknown gunmen on outskirts of Port Harcourt. Nigerian Customs: Lagos High Court dismisses suit filed by Festus Keyamo; Seeks prosecution of Mohammed Dikko (Comptroller-General) for forgery of WAEC & NIM certificates. Democracy: Gov Rauf Aregbesola (Osun) lauds Nigerian military for role played in sustenance of democracy. Egypt: al-Masry football club banned until end of 2013 over match violence during game with al-Alhy; No fewer than 74 persons killed. US: Sgt Robert Bales (38 yrs) faces 2 counts of assault, 6 counts of attempted murder & 17 counts of murder for alleged shooting rampage in Afghan villages. S.J wishes Simbiat a splendid Bday.

S.J News• [Mar 23, 2012]

S.J News• [Mar 23, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Public Servants: FG inaugurates 12-man committee to harmonise salary structures; Committee to be headed by Sali Bello (Head of Service of the Federation). Anambra South Sen District: Sen Andy Uba (PDP) declared winner of March 20th re-run election; Polled 42,802 votes; Chuma Nzeribe (APGA) polled 40,678. Nuclear Security: President Jonathan to attend World Nuclear Security Summit in Seoul, South Korea 4rm Monday, March 26. Ekiti: Govt to commence payment of new N19,332 minimum wage for Grade Level 7 to 17 4rm April 1, 2012; Grade 1 to 6 been on new salary package since December 2011. Cross River: Gov Liyel Imoke (Cross River) signs 2012 Appropriation Bill of N144.6bn into law. World Bank: President Barack Obama nominates Jim Yong Kim (Public Health expert; South Korean) as candidate for World Bank presidency; Robert Zoellick to step down in June.

S.J News• [Mar 22, 2012]

S.J News• [Mar 22, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ PDP Chairmanship: Bamanga Tukur defeated @ PDP's North East Zonal Congress in Bauchi state by Musa Babayo (PDP Ag National Secretary); Saturday's National Convention zoned to North-East. Shootout: Joint Task Force (JTF) kills 9 suspected Boko Haram members; Arrests 2; Police station, Bank & DPO's residence @ Tundun-wada, Kano bombed by sect; IEDs recovered. PDP: Amb Ibrahim Kazaure retained as PDP Zonal Chairman, North-West; Bashir Tanimu (Katsina) elected as Secretary. Oyo: Police arrests 4 suspected NNPC pipeline vandals in Ibadan; Impounds 4 trucks with 132,000 litres of fuel -Tambari Yabo Muhammed (Oyo CP). Father Of All Book Launches: Aremo Segun Osoba's (fmr Ogun Gov) media biography to be launched @ Muson Centre, Lagos 2day. Tax: Lagos Govt issues 10-day ultimatum to tax evaders to comply or relocate; Only 2.7 million out of 8 million are tax compliant -Mr Abimbola Shodipo (SA to Gov on Tax). Naval Base: Central Naval Command, Bayelsa state established to tackle piracy, illegal oil bunkering & sabotage along waterways & creeks of the Niger Delta. Drug: 52 year-old Nigerian woman sets new record -US customs; Foiled attempt to smuggle ingested 5 pounds heroin ($150,000 worth; 180 thumb-sized pellets) @ Dulles Int'l Airport into USA. PDP Convention: Segun Oni (fmr Ekiti Gov) emerges as National Vice-Chairman of South-West zone; Steven Oru (Delta) as South-South counterpart.

S.J News• [Mar 21, 2012]

S.J News• [Mar 21, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ CBN Lending Rate: Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) retains Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) @ 12% -Sanusi Lamido Sanusi (CBN Gov). OSOPADEC: EFCC arrests Debo Ajimuda (Chairman, Ondo State Oil Producing Area Development Commission) in Akure for alleged corrupt practices. UNILAG: Fire guts 3-storey Faculty of Sciences building @ University of Lagos; Mathematics & Physics departments affected; No lives lost. UITH: University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital to begin renal care & kidney transplant in June; Cosmetiic surgery to start soon -Prof Abdulwaheed Olatinwo (CMD). UTME: Record 1,503,931 candidates to write 2012 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination on Saturday in 3,001 centres across 375 examination towns -Prof Dibu Ojerinde (Registrar, JAMB). Insurance: FG releases over N506m for payment of death benefits of 189 deceased employees. SEC: Herman Hembe steps down; House of Reps sets up 8-man ad hoc committee to probe Nigerian Capital Market; Headed by Ibrahim El-Sudi (Taraba; PDP).

S.J News• [Mar 20, 2012]

S.J News• [Mar 20, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Privatisation: Reforms in railway sector underway; FG moves to repeal & re-enact 1955 Nigeria Railway Act -Sen Idris Umar (Minister of Transport). Electricity: Kainji Hydro Power Station back on stream; Shut down for 3 days due to excessive water leakage -Prof Bart Nnaji (Minister of Power). 2011 Zik Leadership Prize: Gov Olusegun Mimiko (Ondo), Gov Peter Obi (Anambra), Gov Ibrahim Shema (Katsina) win Zik prize for Good Governance Award. FAAC Meeting: FG, State & Local Govts to share N921bn for February, 2012 -Yerima Ngama (Minister of state for Finance). CBN: Licenses for 47 finance houses revoked by Central Bank of Nigeria; 55 Accredited. 2012 Budget: FG's N74bn vote for rehabilitation of Niger Delta ex-militants not enough -Mujahid Dokubo-Asari (fmr president, youth council leader); Seeks 10-day oil production proceeds for programme. EU Grant: European Union (EU) gives FG £98m (N20bn) for judiciary, corruption & drug trafficking. NIGCOMSAT-1R: President Jonathan inaugurates replaced Communications Satellite; Directs MDAs to hook up to it. Plastic Wares: 3 indian brothers (MD & Directors of Sacvin Nig Ltd) to spend 1 month in prison for disobeying Federal High Court's order; Sued by Rike Industries Ltd for producing similar products. Anambra South Sen District: Re-run election to hold 2day in Anambra state; Major contenders are Sen Andy Uba (PDP) & Chuma Nzeribe (APGA). •Football• Spain: Espanyol 3-1 Racing. Italy: Roma 1-0 Genoa. S.J wishes Tracy a splendid Bday.

S.J News• [Mar 19, 2012]

S.J News• [Mar 19, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ CBN: Cumulative cash withdrawal/ deposit limit raised; 4rm N150,000 to N500,000 for individual & N1m to N3m for corporate -Tunde Lemo (Dep Gov, Operations). PDP: President Jonathan & PDP Govs adopt Bamanga Tukur as PDP national Cairman; PDP convention to hold on Saturday, March 24, 2012. Shootout: Joint Task Force (JTF) kills 4 suspected kidnappers in Isele-Kpetime, Delta state. Bauchi: Supreme Court dismisses appeal filed by Gov Isa Yuguda (Bauchi) & 15 others against Court of Appeal's judgment; To pay Garba Mohammad Gadi (fmr Dep Gov) N215m entitlement. Rice: N356bn spent annually on importation of rice into Nigeria -Dr Akinwumi Adesina (Minister of Agriculture). Egba High Chief: Remains of Oluwole Olumide (Gbenga Daniel's associate) interred in Abeokuta, Ogun state residence; Found dead in lake @ Golf resort in Abeokuta. LUTH: Health workers in Lagos University Teaching Hospital embark on 3-day warning strike over non-payment of February salary. Lagos: Apapa Amusement Park, Lagos shut down; Illegal structures on premises of park demolished. Crude Oil Spill: Federal High Court, Port Harcourt orders Shell to pay N4bn to 5 Imo communities (Umudike, Alimiri Umudike, Ekpe Agah, Ukpazizi Ekpe Mbede & Etekuru) for 1997 spill. •Football• EPL: Newcastle 1-0 Norwich; Wolves 0-5 Man Utd. Spain: Athletic Bilbao 0-3 Valencia; Mallorca 2-1 Atl Madrid; Real Madrid 1-1 Malaga. Italy: Catania 1-0 Lazio; Inter Milan 0-0 Atalanta; Udinese 2-2 Napoli.

S.J News• [Mar 18, 2012]

S.J News• [Mar 18, 2012]• http://www.sjnewss.blogspot.com/ PDP: Congress held in Lagos on saturday despite Federal High Court's order. Muzzle: Sen Edoghie Uzamere (Edo South; ACN) robbed @ gunpoint on Friday by Mohammed Ibrahim (chauffeur for 7 years); Takes cash & valuables. Power: 760-megawatts hydro-power station @ Kanji Dam, Niger state to be shut down due to excessive water leakage @ dam -Prof Bart Nnaji (Minister of Power). 2011 Post-Election Violence: Attack on Kufara Village, Chikun LGA on Thursday was a reprisal attack by relatives of Fulani herdsman; 10 persons killed -Mohammed Abubakar (Kaduna CP). Ogun: Gbenga Daniel's (fmr Ogun Gov) associate, Oluwole Olumide (69 yrs), found dead in artificial lake @ his Golf Resort in Abeokuta, Ogun state. Edo 2012: Gov Adams Oshiomhole (Edo) emerges ACN Gov candidate for July 14 gubernatorial election in Edo state; Polls 334,267 votes (97.9%). Rice: FG to stop importation of rice for local consumption by 2015 -Dr Akinwumi Adesina (Minister of Agriculture & Rural Development). 2012 UTME: JAMB gives albinos 2 extra hours for Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination on March 24, 2012 due to sight problem -Prof Dibu Ojerinde (Registrar). •Football• EPL: Fulham 0-3 Swansea; Wigan 1-1 West Brom. Spain: Getafe 1-0 Real Sociedad; Real Zaragoza 1-1 Osasuna; Sevilla 0-2 Barcelona. Italy: Parma 0-2 AC Milan; Fiorentina 0-5 Juventus.

S.J News• [Mar 17, 2012]

S.J News• [Mar 17, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ PDP Congress: Federal High Court, Lagos bars PDP's Lagos State congress scheduled for 2day; Suit filed by aggrieved PDP members. Police: 37 recruits undergoing training @ Police College, Ilorin, Kwara state arraigned for allegedly presentiing fake certificates. Certificate Forgery: WAEC tenders Gov Gabriel Suswam's (Benue) General Certificate of Education (GCE) result before Chief Magistrate's Court, Abuja. Bank Reform: CBN to push for enactment of Electronic Transaction, Financial Ombudsman, Nigerian International Financial Centre (NIFC) & Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Regulatory Commission Bills -Sanusi Lamido Sanusi (CBN Gov). Constitution Amendments: Justice Alfa Belgore’s Committee rejects proposed single 7-year tenure for President. N25m Compensation: NDLEA approaches Court of Appeal, Lagos for a stay of execution of Lagos High Court judgement; Babatunde Omidina (aka Baba Suwe) detaiined for allegedly ingesting drugs. Massacre: US soldier accused of killing 16 Afghan civilians named as Staff Sgt Robert Bales; Now @ maximum security military prison in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.

S.J News• [Mar 16, 2012]

S.J News• [Mar 16, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ 2012 Budget: Senate approves N4.8trn for 2012 fiscal year; Oil benchmark raised 4rm $70 to $72 per barrel; Recurrent expenditure of N2.42trn; Capital expenditure of N1.52trn. House Probe: Committee on Capital Market demanded N39m 4rm Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) to fund public hearing; Hon Herman Hembe (Chairman) demanded N5m 4rm me -Ms Arunma Oteh (DG, SEC). Anambra South Sen District: INEC fixes re-run election for Tuesday, March 20, 2012. 131 v 125: South Africa apologises for deportation of 125 Nigeria again; Rules out payment of compensation to deportees. Delta: Prof Patrick Muoboghare's (Commissioner for Basic Education) wife abducted on Thursday in Abraka, Delta state. Bayelsa: Timipre Sylva (fmr Gov) left empty treasury; Figure of debt profile to be made public -Gov Seriake Dickson (Bayelsa). Senate: Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (Minister of Finance) & Olusegun Aganga (Minister of Trade & Investments) summoned over use of export expansion grants in agricultural sector. Ondo: State Govt to commence payment of N22,000 minimum wage 4rm April 1, 2012 -Gov OIusegun Mimiko (Ondo).

S.J News• [Mar 15, 2012]

S.J News• [Mar 15, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Illegal Immigration: FG uncovers 1,497 illegal routes to gain entry into Nigeria -Mr Abba Moro (Minister of Interior). Police: Haruna John (Dep IG of Police), Garba Yalwa (ACP; Pilot), Alexander Pwol-Ja (CSP; Co-pilot) & Sgt Sonatian Shirunam (DIG's orderly) die in helicopter crash in Jos, Plateau state. Anambra: Re-run election for Anambra South Senatorial Zone not scheduled for this Saturday, March 17, 2012 -INEC. Demise of Expatriates: SSS parades 8 suspected abductors & murderers (19 to 20-year-old) of Christopher Mcmanus (Briton) & Franco Lamolinara (Italian) in Sokoto on the March 8, 2012. University: Federal University, Dutse to begin academic session with 278 students in April -Prof Jubrilla Dahiru Amin (Vice Chancellor). Lagos: Clothes spread on balcony railings along major highways, bridges, open places to be seized; Owners to be prosecuted -Tunji Bello (Commissioner for Environment). Independence Day Bombing: Festus Keyamo seeks inquest into death of Tiemkemfa Francis Osovwo (client; aka General Gbokos) in Kuje Prison, Abuja. Secondary Schools: Ekiti state Govt distributes laptops, braille computers (for blind students); Govt to spend 6bn to procure 100,000 units of computers -Gov Kayode Fayemi (Ekiti).

S.J News• [Mar 14, 2012]

S.J News• [Mar 14, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Capital Market Probe: House of Reps threatens to arrest Oscar Onyema (DG, NSE) for contempt of parliament; To appear before panel 2day. Road Blocks Reversal: House of Reps reject motion to return police checkpoints; Dismantling of checkpoints ordered by Mohammed Abubakar (Ag IG of Police). Adamawa: Unidentified gunmen attack Mubi, Adamawa state on Monday night; Police inspector, soldier, 4 civilians killed -Ms Daniel Altine (spokesperson Adamawa state Police). Monarchy: Adebiyi Adesida (Deji of Akure) has no right to suspend me & Oba Olu Ojo (Iralepo of Isinkan) -Oba Kayode Oluwatuyi (Osolo of Isolo); Thrones abolished by Court of Appeal, Akure last week. Oni v Fayemi: Segun Oni (fmr Ekiti Gov; PDP) files appeal @ Supreme Court against Gov Kayode fayemi (Ekiti; ACN); Application seeking review of Appeal Court judgment dismissed on Feb 27. Terrosism: 2000 soldiers being trained in Kachia & Jaji to combat terrorism -Lt-Gen Azubuike Ihejirika (Chief of Army Staff). Anambra South Sen District: Court of Appeal, Enugu strikes out appeal filed by Sen Andy Uba (PDP) against Chuma Nzeribe (APGA); Fresh election to hold. Mast Climber: Man climbs telecommunication mast @ Federal High Court, Abuja premises in protest; Claims Atiku Abubakar (erstwhile VP) owes him N15m for construction contract. •Football• EPL: Liverpool 3-0 Everton.

S.J News• [Mar 13, 2012]

S.J News• [Mar 13, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ 4.8bn Litres of Fuel: Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA) shortlists 42 marketers to import 4,794,075,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit for 2nd quarter of 2012. Jos: Reprisal attacks for Sunday’s suicide bomb attack on St Finbarr’s Catholic Church, Jos increases death toll to 19. Lagos: 745 gallons of water to be produced daily 4rm 2020; 51 waterworks present -Sayo Holoway (MD Lagos State Water Corporation). EFCC: N34.4m paid as terminal insurance benefits to families of 4 officers who died in service between June, 2010 & March, 2011. Boko Haram: Northern States Governors Forum (NSGF) urges sect to embrace dialogue; Condemns spate of bomb explosions. N38m Scam: Adamawa State High Court, Yola, sentences Japhet Dadiye (fmr Secretary, NUT, Lamurde LGA, Adamawa) to 2 years in prison for defrauding bank. Kaduna: Police detonates Improvised Explosive Device (IED) @ residence of Auwalu Ali Tafoki (fmr Chairman, Kaduna South LG) in Tudun Wada, Kaduna state. EFCC v Abiola: Lagos High Court dismisses Deji Abiola's (MKO Abiola's son) application seeking to quash theft charge of N35.5m; Collected money to import printing machines 4rm Switzerland. Amend, Repeal, Replace Laws: Gov Babatunde Fashola (Lagos) inaugurates 3-man Lagos State Law Reform Committee; Headed by Justice, Mr Supo Shasore (SAN). •Football• EPL: Arsenal 2-1 Newcastle. Spain: Villarreal 1-2 Getafe.

S.J News• [Mar 12, 2012]

S.J News• [Mar 12, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ NUPENG: To embark on nationwide strike 4rm Wednesday (expiration of ultimatum to FG) -Comrade Elijah Okougbo (General Secretary); Due to loan dispute of Jetty & Petroleum Tank Farm Owners of Nigeria (JEPTFON). Jos: Suicide Bomb attack @ St Finbarr’s Catholic Church, Rayfield, Jos, Plateau state; No fewer than 7 persons killed. National Working Committee (NWC): VP Namadi Sambo in closed door meeting with PDP North-West Govs @ State House, Abuja; Probably connected to March 24 National Convention. NSE: Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) approves Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) new listing rules for companies on floor of the exchange; Set to achieve $1trn market capitalisation in 5 years. Senate Probe: FG needs N94.17bn to settle pension liabilities of workers retiring by end of 2012; N72.36bn proposed in 2012 budget -Mohammad Ahmed (DG, National Pensions Commission). 2011 Financial Year End Result: Zenith Bank posts Profit Before Tax (PBT) of N60bn (21% increase); Profit After Tax (PAT) of N44bn (18%). GDP: FG to increase non-oil export Gross Domestic Product (GDP) 4rm 4.5% to 20% in the next 3 years - Olusegun Aganga (Minister of Trade & Investment). •Football• EPL: Man Utd 2-0 West Brom; Norwich 1-1 Wigan; Swansea 1-0 Man City. Spain: Atl Madrid 2-0 Granada; Espanyol 5-1 Rayo Vallecano; Racing 0-2 Barcelona; Valencia 2-2 Mallorca. Italy: AC Milan 2-0 Lecce; Catania 1-0 Fiorentina; Genoa 0-0 Juventus.

S.J News• [Mar 11, 2012]

S.J News• [Mar 11, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Hostages: President Jonathan writes David Cameron (British PM) & Mario Monti (Italian PM) over killing of Chris McManus & Franco Lamorina by captors. EKSTMA: Ekiti State Traffic Management Agency to begin full operations in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti 2moro -Charles Fasuba (GM); Comport when you see Green top on Black trousers -SJ. Abia: Police inspector shot dead by armed robbers on Thursday night in gunfight @ Omuma Road, Eziama, Aba, Abia state -Geoffrey Ogbonna (Police PRO, Abia). EFCC: Ibrahim Lamorde (EFCC Chairman) appoints key officers of EFCC; Olaolu Adegbite (Chief Superintendent of Police) now Director of Operations. PDP: Ondo state PDP holds congress across 18 LGAs despite court order; PDP transition committee restrained by Akure High Court on Friday 4rm conducting congress. Last Will & Testament (19 Pages): Whitney Houston bequeaths everything to Ms Bobbi Kristina Brown (19yrs; Only child); Money to be placed in a trust & doled out @ ages 21, 25 & 30. •Football•. EPL: Aston Villa 1-0 Fulham; Bolton 2-1 QPR; Chelsea 1-0 Stoke; Everton 1-0 Tottenham; Sunderland 1-0 Liverpool; Wolves 0-2 Blackburn. Spain: Malaga 1-0 Levante; Real Betis 2-3 Real Madrid; Real Sociedad 3-0 Real Zaragoza; Sporting Gijon 1-0 Sevilla. Italy: Palermo 0-1 Roma. S.J wishes Qudus a splendid Bday.

S.J News• [Mar 10, 2012]

S.J News• [Mar 10, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Abuja: Maitama Extension District renamed; Now Goodluck Jonathan District; N104.2bn needed for development of infrastructure in 3 new districts -Sen Bala Mohammed (FCT Minister). Hostages: 5 Suspects arrested over kidnapping & killing of briton & italian during Nigeria/UK foiled rescue; Abu Mohammed tagged as ring leader. Deportees: 120 Nigerians deported 4rm UK on friday for manifold immigration offences; Deportees arrived Murtala Muhammed Int'l Airport aboard chartered cargo aircraft. Explosives: Nigeria Customs Service intercepts 11 cartons of explosives (95kg) @ Murtala Muhammed Int'l Airport, Lagos -Charles Edike (Area Controller, MMIA). Botched Rescue Mission: Boko Haram denies kidnapping & killing of hostages, Chris McManus (Briton) & Franco Lamolinara (Italian); Spokesman claims to be Abul Qaqa in telephone interview. Strike: Kenya Govt sacks 25,000 public hospital health workers for failure to resume; To be replaced by unemployed & retirees.

S.J News• [Mar 9, 2012]

S.J News• [Mar 9, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Yellow Fever Vaccination: South Africa issues apology over deportation of 125 Nigerians on March 2 for allegedly presenting fake vaccination cards. Police Pension Funds: Senate issues warrant for arrest of Abdulrasheed Maina (Chairman, Pension Reform Task Team); To appear before committee by 10am 2day; Unilaterally transferred N21bn into 3 bank accounts. NIPP: Contracts of Power transmission & Distribution projects to be terminated by June 2012 if work done is less than 50% -Namadi Sambo (VP). Gombe: Overnight attacks on 2 banks & a police station in Ashaka, Gombe state on Wednesday; DPO, 3 policemen, civilian killed in attack. ACN v PDP: Presidency warns Lai Mohammed (ACN spokesman) to desist 4rm disparaging remarks on President Jonathan & Presidency. Security: 19 northern state Govs hold meeting in Kaduna; 5-man committee of Govs to monitor implementation of FG's white paper on north-eastern security. Construction Workers: British & Italian hostages die in foiled rescue mission in Mabera, Sokoto during British/Nigerian joint raid; Abducted in Birnin Kebbi on May 12, 2011. S.J wishes Engr Saheed Afolabi a splendid Bday.

S.J News• [Mar 8, 2012]

S.J News• [Mar 8, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ SA/Nigeria Duel: Due to the deportation of 125 Nigerians over alleged fake yellow fever vaccination cards, FG deported additional 37 South African's yday; 121 deported thus far. Boko Haram: FG approves White Paper on Presidential Committee on Security Challenges in North East; Committee headed by Amb Usman Gaji Galtimari; Report submitted Sept 26, 2011. Senate: Fresh N6bn in addition to N12bn fraud in National Pension Scheme uncovered; 32 persons 4rm Office of Head of Civil Service of the Federation undergoing trial. Sokoto Budget: Gov Aliyu Wamakko (Sokoto) signs N100.77bn 2012 appropraition bill into law. JAMB: Joint Admissions & Matriculation Board denies cancellation of Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in Borno, Kano & Yobe states. Pastor Olabode Odunayo: GO, Love of Christ Global Bible Church (aka Baba Love; Televangelist) survives motor accident @ Gbongan, Osun State; Loses 2 aides. GDP: N1.044bn estimated for Gross Domestic Product (GDP) computation for all states & FCT -Dr Shamsuddeen Usman (Minister of National Planning). 2012 Rich List: Aliko Dangote (54yrs) ranks 76 on forbes world's richest list with net worth of $11.2bn; Mike Adenuga ranks 248 with net worth of $4.3bn.

S.J News• [Mar 7, 2012]

S.J News• [Mar 7, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Yellow Fever Vaccination: Nigeria not endemic to yellow fever; Last confirmed case in 1995 (25 cases with 1 death) -Prof Onyebuchi Chukwu (Minister of Health). Ondo Monarchs: Court of Appeal, Akure nullifies stools of Oba Olu Ojo (Oralepo of Isinkan) & Osolo of Isolo (Oba Kayode Oluwatuyi) in Ondo state. House of Reps: ACN challenges election of Hon Jimoh Adelowo (PDP; Irepo/Oorelope/Olorunsogo Federal Constituency) @ Tribunal, Ibadan. Senate: Joint Committee on Establishment & Public Service and States & Local Govts summons Ms Amma Pepple & Yayale Ahmed (fmr Heads of Service) over N2trn pension funds. Borno: Gov Kashim Shettima (Borno) orders rehabilitation of Primary & Secondary schools razed by suspected Boko Haram members in Maiduguri, Borno state. Nasarawa: Election of Umaru Tanko Al-Makura (CPC) upheld by Supreme court; Unaffected by results cancelled @ Doma LGA -Court; Dismisses appeal filed Akwe Doma (PDP candidate). Kwara Gov: Supreme court upholds election Gov Abdulfatah Ahmed (Kwara); Dismissed appeal filed by ACN. Erosion: Senate Committee on Environment & Ecology to probe FG's N26bn ecological funds to states from 1999. S.J Wishes Olurotimi a splendid Bday

S.J News• [Mar 6, 2012]

S.J News• [Mar 6, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ EFCC v Akingbola: Court of Appeal, Lagos dismisses appeals (to halt trial & Mareva injunction) filed by Dr Erastus Akingbola (fmr Intercontinental Bank CEO). Nigerian Air Force: Quick Response Force established to combat terrorism, ethno-religious crises, kidnappings & evacuation of refugees 4rm disaster zones. Bauchi Gov: Supreme Court upholds election of Gov Isa Yuguda (Bauchi; PDP); Dismisses appeal filed by Yusuf Maitama Tugar (CPC candidate). Foiled N2.1m Theft: Police kills 6 suspected armed robbers in shootout @ GRA, Port Harcourt, Rivers state; Arms, N500,000 recovered. Yellow Fever Vaccines: Ministry of Foreign Affairs summons Kingsley Mambolo (South African High Commissioner to Nigeria) to protest deportation of 125 Nigerians. Taraba Gov: Election of Gov Danbaba Suntai (Taraba) upheld by Supreme Court. Osun: Monthly Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) of Osun state increased 4rm N300m to N600m -Dr Wale Bolorunduro (Commissioner for Finance, Economic Planning & Budget). ASUP: The Polytechnic, Ibadan lecturers give Oyo state Govt 1-week ultimatum for payment of 3 months salary; To resume srike on March 13. Awo: 103rd birthday celebration of late Chief Obafemi Awolowo holds 2day; Born March 6, 1909 in Ikenne-Remo, Ogun State; Passed on May 9, 1987. World Kidney Day (WKD): Nathan Kidney Foundation to offer free screening (blood pressure measurement, blood glucose tests & urinalysis) on Thursday @ Sura Shopping Complex, Lagos Island, Lagos state.

S.J News• [Mar 5, 2012]

S.J News• [Mar 5, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Operation Pulo Shield: Joint Task Force (JTF) recovers bodies of 4 slain military personnel 4 days after; Shot by pirates on Eweleso River, Bayelsa state. Oct 1 Blast: Nigerian Prisons Service denies death of Tiemkenfa Osvwo (aka General Gbokos) in Kuje Prison. Lagos: Over 40 cars destroyed by hoodlums on Market street, Oyingbo, Lagos state; Damage linked to supporters of Hon Monsuru Owolabi (Lagos Mainland Federal constituency). PPMC: Cabal has hijacked fuel supply @ Petroleum Products Marketing Company (PPMC) depot in Okirika, Rivers state -Oil marketers. Corporate Governance Award: Zenith Bank wins Best Bank in Nigeria for corporate governance; Organised by World Finance magazine. Lagos Central Sen District: Labour Party appeals against emergence of Sen Oluremi tinubu (ACN) as winner in Election Petitions Tribunal ruling. •Football• EPL: Fulham 5-0 Wolves; Newcastle 1-1 Sunderland; Tottenham 1-3 Man Utd. Spain: Athletic Bilbao 2-0 Real Sociedad; Granada 0-1 Valencia; Real Madrid 5-0 Espanyol; Real Zaragoza 2-1 Villarreal. Italy: Fiorentina 2-0 Cesena; Inter Milan 2-2 Catania; Parma 1-2 Napoli; Roma 1-2 Lazio.

S.J News• [Mar 4, 2012]

S.J News• [Mar 4, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ 70th Bday: President Jonathan will succeed; Beginning of the end of trouble makers is right now; Manifestation in less than a week -Pastor E.A Adeboye (G.O, RCCG). Kwara: Judicial workers suspended 5 day-old indefinite strike over Supreme Court's reinstatement of Justice Raliat Elelu-Habeeb (sacked Chief Judge) on Friday. Yellow Fever Vaccination Cards Arik Air resumes daily flights to Johannesburg, South Africa 24 hours after suspension due to SA's refusal to let in 125 Nigerians on health grounds. 2010 Independence Day: Alleged mastermind of bombing in Abuja, Tiemkenfa Francis Osvwo (aka General Gbokos) died in Kuje Prison on Saturday -Mr Festus Keyamo (Defence counsel). Jail Break: Suspected gun runner escapes 4rm police custody @ Garki Police Station, Abuja; Policemen on duty detained & being interrogated. Food: Lack of continuity in Govt policies & programmes is bane of food security in Africa -Olusegun Obasanjo (fmr Nigerian president). Tyres: Dr Joseph Odumodu (DG, SON) issues 60-day ultimatum to dealers of substandard tyres to dispose them or face sanctions. Debt: Diamond Bank to declare Emeka Offor (CEO, Chrome Oil Services) bankrupt; N750m debt owed accrued to over N2bn by December, 2011. Call Logs: PDP seeks revocation of MTN's licence; Sept, Oct & Nov, 2010 call logs of Justice Ayo Isa Salami (suspended Court of Appeal President) omitted -PDP Counsel. Football• EPL: Blackburn 1-1 Aston Villa; Liverpool 1-2 Arsenal; Man City 2-0 Bolton; QPR 1-1 Everton; Stoke 1-0 Norwich; West Brom 1-0 Chelsea; Wigan 0-2 Swansea. Spain: Barcelona 3-1 Sporting Gijon; Mallorca 1-1 Osasuna; Sevilla 1-1 Atl Madrid. Italy: Juventus 1-1 Chievo; Palermo 0-4 AC Milan. S.J wishes Baby Tolu a splendid Bday.

S.J News• [Mar 3, 2012]

S.J News• [Mar 3, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ FRSC: Debunks media reports of non-compliance with National Assembly resolution; Production of new licences & number plates put on hold -FRSC. Bomb Factory: Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) explode @ bomb factory in Maiduguri, Borno state; 3 sect members killed. Imo Gov: Supreme Court upholds election of Gov Rochas Okorocha (Imo; APGA); Appeal filed by Ikedi Ohakim (fmr Gov; PDP); Appeal lodged outside 180-day time frame -Court. Requiem: Remains of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu (Ikemba Nnewi) interred in his country home in Umudim, Nnewi, Anambra state. EFCC v OGD: Gbenga Daniel (fmr Ogun Gov) discharged & acquitted of all 43-count charge of corruption by Abeokuta High Court; He still has a case to answer -EFCC. Delta Gov: Supreme Court dismisses appeal filed against Gov Emmanuel Uduaghan (Delta; PDP) by Great Ogboru (DPP candidate). MEND: Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta claims responsibility for killing of 4 policemen in Bayelsa state on Thursday. Drug-free Faeces: Lagos High Court, Ikeja orders NDLEA to pay N25m judgment fee to Babatunde Omidina (aka Baba Suwe) within 21 days. USA: Powerful storms & tornadoes hit Indiana, Kentucky & Ohio states, US; No fewer than 28 fatalities.

S.J News• [Mar 2, 2012]

S.J News• [Mar 2, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ OBJ Library: Criticism against establishment of Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library led to its completion -OBJ. EFCC v Speaker: Hon Adeyemi Ikuforiji (Lagos Speaker) arraigned before Federal High Court, Lagos over 20-count charge of money laundering; Granted bail on self recognition. NYSC: FG releases new posting policy; Corps members to be deployed Rural health, Primary & Secondary Education, Rural infrastructural & Agricultural development sectors. Osun: Mr Moses Ojo (fmr Commissioner for Finance) remanded in prison by Osogbo Magistrate’s court over alleged theft of N60m Osun Govt money. Murder: Supreme Court frees Edet Obeten Mbang (man-eater) 15 years after being sentenced to death by hanging; Accused not charged for cannibalism. Imo Gov: Supreme Court to determine fate of Gov Rochas Okorocha (Imo; APGA) 2day; Challenged by Ikedi Ohakim (fmr Gov; PDP). Sam Aluko: Remains of Prof Samuel Aluko (Foremost Economist) to be interred on March 3 @ Ode-Ekiti, Ekiti state. Ousted Monarch: Court of Appeal, Akure dismisses appeal filed by Prince Adebanjo Mafimisebi (dethroned Olugbo of Ugbo, Ilaje LGA); Oba Fredrick Akiruntan installed by Federal High Court, Akure. S.J wishes Pastor Enoch Adeboye (G.O., RCCG) a splendid Bday

S.J News• [Mar 1, 2012]

S.J News• [Mar 1, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ NJC: National Judicial Council meeting over reinstatement of Justice Ayo Isa Salami (suspended Court of Appeal President) deadlocked; Committee set up to resolve differences. From N3,000 & 5,000: Senate orders Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) to stop issuing new Driver’s license (N6,000) & vehicle number plates (N15,000). Rivers: State Govt to build modular refinery @ Ikpokiri, Ogu/Bolo LGA -Okey Amadi (Commissioner for Energy). PDP: NEC meeting deadlocked over Constitution Review Committee (CRC) report on enlargement of National Executive Committee members. Power: 4,400MW Electricity supply drops by 625MW due to loss of natural gas supply -Prof Bart Nnaji (Minister of Power). Contempt of Court: Federal High Court, Lagos issues bench warrant for arrest of 6 PDP Chieftains in Ogun state for refusal to honour summons. Fuel Subsidy: 98 importers sacked by FG; 140 companies discovered by House of Reps; 42 remaining companies to benefit 4rm N656bn subsidy payment for 2012. APGA: Federal High Court, Abuja dismisses suit seeking to sack Victor Umeh as APGA Chairman. States Receive Baton: Electricity distribution decentralized to states; Licences to be obtained 4rm Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). Public Testing: Microsoft unveils Windows 8 Operating System for tablets, PCs & laptops.