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.