S.J News• [May 29, 2012]

S.J News• [May 29, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ N32.8bn Police Pension Scam: Abuja High Court adjourns hearing to June 25; Suit filed by EFCC against Atiku Kigo (fmr Perm Sec, Head of the Civil Service) & 5 others. Court Martial: Nigerian Army begins arraignment of 14 soldiers, JTF (Maiduguri & Borno) & STF (Jos), in Jos for alleged misconduct; Set up by 3 Armoured Divisions, Maxwel Khobe Cantonment, Jos, Plateau state. Libel (Young Girl Impregnated): Gov Adams Oshiomhole (Edo) drags News of the People (soft sell magazine) to Benin High Court; Seeks N250m as damages. Results on Exam Day: Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board to commence e-testing (2-year test run) for UTME in 2013 -Prof Dibu Ojerinde (Registrar). Telecom: Base station sealing requires Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) & Ministry of Environment consent; 18-month processing of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) reports reviewed to 12 weeks. $30m Scam: Nigeria man (54yrs; fmr Physical Therapist Aide) to be extradited to US to face criminal charges over alleged $30m Health Care Benefit Fund fraud. 2014 World Cup Qualifier: Stephen Keshi (Super Eagles' coach) picks Vincent Enyeama (Goal Keeper) as Captain for June 3 match against Namibia (Brave Warriors) in Calabar; Joseph Yobo (substantive skipper) injuried. War Crime: Charles Taylor (fmr Liberian President) to be sentenced by special UN court on Wednesday; Convicted on April 26 for arming Sierra Leone rebels for blood diamonds.