S.J News• [July 31, 2012]

S.J News• [July 31, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Fuel Subsidy Scam: EFCC arraigns Fargo Petroleum & Gas Ltd, 2 other persons before Lagos High Court, Ikeja over N976m scam; Defendants pleaded not guilty. Bauchi State House of Assembly: HIV/AIDS test to be compulsory before marriage; Bill sent to committee on health for further consideration. VP: Unknown gunmen attack VP Namadi Sambo's residence in Tundun Wada, Zaria, Kaduna state; Cobbler hit by stray bullet & died instantly; Investigations under way -Police. Sokoto: Suspected suicide bombers attack office of Muhtari Ibrahim (Asst IG of Police, Zone 10, Sokoto) & shop adjacent police station; 1 Police, 2 assailants & 1 hair dresser killed. Caught At The Machine (ATM): Zenith Bank chauffeur arrested @ Ogba branch of GTB with 19 GTBank ATM cards & N652,000. President Jonathan: To leave Abuja 2day for Trinidad & Tobago's Emancipation Day & Jamaica for Independence anniversary celebration; To be back on Saturday. East-West Road: N193.86bn needed for completion of East-West road; Project started in 2006; Presently @ 51% completion level -Godsday Orubebe (Minister of Niger Delta Affairs). ICPC: October 17 reserved by High Court, Abuja for adoption of addresses on N10.4m scam against 2 erstwhile National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) officials. War of Attrition: Bamanga Tukur (Chairman, PDP National) must step down due to son's fuel subsidy payment scandal -ACN; PDP calls for resignation of Adeyemi Ikuforiji (Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly) over alleged N500m scam. Syria: No fewer than 50 Nigerians evacuated 4rm Syria thus far; Families of Charge d’Affairs & embassy officials relocated to Lebanon -Olugbenga Ashiru (Minister of Foreign Affairs).

S.J News• [July 30, 2012]

S.J News• [July 30, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ CBN: 2nd phase of Cashless policy slated for Abuja, Anambra, Kano, Ogun, Rivers & 1 North-Eastern state by January, 2013 -Sanusi Lamido Sanusi (CBN Gov). Arsenal: 70% of 10 million illegal weapons in West African are produced in Nigeria -Maj-Gen Shehu Abdulkadir (Chief of Army Standards & Evaluation). Banditry: Ali Kwara (thief-catcher) arrests erstwhile army officer in Zamfara state for alleged supply of arms & ammunition to criminals. Pensioners: Osun state Govt to begin payment of 68-month 142% pension increment arrears this week -Dr Wale Bolorunduro (Commissioner for Finance). NUT: Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) threaten strike in Abia, Cross Rivers, Delta, Ebonyi, Ekiti, Enugu, Kastina, Kogi, Lagos, Nasarawa, Ogun states; Seeks implementation of new Teachers Enhanced Salary Structure. Agric: About $38m expended annualy by Federal Government on fish feed import -Dr Akinwumi Adesina (Minister of Agriculture). Human Trafficking: Joint Task Force (JTF), Lokoja intercepts 20 vehicles conveying 103 children accompanied by adults -Lt-Col Gabriel Olorunyomi (JTF Commander). Kano: 2 Air Force personnel & 2 traders killed in separate attacks in Kano state by unknown gunmen. Land Brouhaha: Bala Mohammed (FCT Minister) defends revocation of plot of land in Abuja 4rm Hajiya Turai Yar’Adua to African First Ladies Peace Mission for building of secretariat. Fuel Subsidy: Femi Falana (SAN; Human rights activist) petitions EFCC over "illegal withdrawal" of N2.05trn for payment without National Assembly's appropriation.

S.J News• [July 29, 2012]

S.J News• [July 29, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Unpaid Subsidy: National Union of Petroleum & Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and Jetties & Petroleum Tank Farm Owners Association (JEPTFON) call off 2-day-old solidarity strike. PDP Reform: National Chairman of PDP, Dr Bamanga Tukur, tenders 12-point agenda to PDP National Executive Committee (NEC). Ondo Gov: Gov Olusegun Mimiko, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (fmr NBA president) & Olusola Oke emerge Gov candidates for LP, ACN & PDP respectively; Election to hold October 20. Kidnap: Police rescues daughter of Nimi Barigha-Amange (fmr Senator), Mrs Diepreye Dagi Darego; Abducted in Port Harcourt, Rivers state; N15m ransom demanded. Bauchi: Abdullahi Shehu (Police Inspector) shot dead by unknown gunmen in front of residence @ Zango, Bauchi state. Orderly Room Trial: 6 Inspectors, 3 Sergeants, 5 Corporals & 3 Constables presently facing disciplinary action for alleged extortion @ road blocks in Kano state -Ibrahim Idris (Kano CP). Shina Rambo (Divine Visitation): Repentant robbery kingpin, Omokenwa (aka Shina Rambo), to lead Lagos Island Power Crusade; To hold @ Oluwole Park 4rm August 2 to August 4, 2012. London 2012: China's Siling Yi (23yrs) wins 1st gold in 2012 Olympics in women’s 10-meter air rifle shooting; Been shooting since 13-yr-old.

S.J News• [July 28, 2012]

S.J News• [July 28, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Constitution Amendment: 19 governors under the aegis of Northern Governors Forum (NGF) oppose creation of state police, Tenure elongation & removal of immunity clause. APGA: High Court, Enugu restrains Victor Umeh (APGA National Chairman) 4rm convoking National, State & Local Govt excecutive committee meeting. Kwara: SSS arrests 7 College of Education students in Ilorin, Kwara state for alleged abduction, rape, cultism & possession of fake N72,000 in N500 denomination. House of Assembly: INEC fixes August 11, 2012 for elections in Nwaorie, Ogwudi/Aro, Mgbala & Ndiuloukwu wards in Oguta Local Counci, Imo state. Operation Renovate All Schools in Ekiti (ORASE): State Govt to spend N2.5bn on renovation of 100 Primary & Secondary schools & procurement of 40,000 units of furniture in 16 Local Govts. Kidnap: Daughter of Nimi Barigha-Amange (fmr Senator), Mrs Diepreye Dagi Darego, abducted in Port Harcourt, Rivers state by unknown gunmen. Ondo Gov: ACN, LP & PDP to conduct primaries on Saturday July 28, 2012 in Akure, Ondo state; August 4 set as deadline by INEC; Gov election to hold October 20, 2012.

S.J News• [July 27, 2012]

S.J News• [July 27, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Fuel Subsidy: FG orders Debt Management Office (DMO) to pay marketers with verified claims as soon as provision of Sovereign Debt Notes are made by PPPRA. Security: Nigerian Army donates locally made anti-bomb vehicle stoppers to churches & mosques within Abuja. Bauchi: Unknown gunmen kill 2 Inspectors & 1corporal on patrol along Bauchi-Gombe road on Thursday; Rifles of deceased snatched by gunmen. Flooding: Torrential rainfall imminent in South-West zone of Nigeria -National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). Fuel Subsidy Scam: Sons of incumbent & past PDP Chairmen, Son of Abdulazeez Arisekola-Alao (Ibadan-based businessman) arraigned @ Lagos High Court, Ikeja; Granted bail in the sum of N20m each with 2 sureties in like sum. Presidential Aide: Dr Doyin Okupe (fmr SA on Media to OBJ) resumes @ Presidential Villa as Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs to President Jonathan. University of Ilorin: Prof Abdulganiyu Ambali named Vice Chancellor-designate; Prof Ishaq Oloyede's 5-year tenure to end October 15, 2012. House of Reps: South-West PDP gives Femi Gbajabiamila (Minority Leader) 14-day ultimatum to resign; Sanctioned by Georgia Supreme Court for professional misconduct & negligence. YouTube (Victoria Highway Run 299km): Randy George Scott (25yrs) surrenders; Wanted by Canadian police for allegedly recording self on motorcycle reaching 186mph.

S.J News• [July 26, 2012]

S.J News• [July 26, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Maritime: President Jonathan sacks Omar Suleiman (MD, Nigerian Ports Authority); To be replaced with Habibu Abdullahi; Approves appointment of 3 NPA Exec Directors & 3 NIMASA Exec Directors. Borno Factory: Unknown gunmen storm Zajeri Industrial area in Maiduguri, Borno state; Kill 2 indian business man; Injure 3 others. Fuel Subsidy Scam: Arraignment of oil marketers @ Lagos High Court, Ikeja stalled due to Mohammed Adoke (Minister of Justice & AGF) & defendant's absence. Adamawa Gov: Election Petitions Tribunal upholds election of Gov Murtala Nyako (PDP); Dismisses petition filed by Markus Gundiri (ACN). Zamfara: Over 7,000 ghost & redundant workers uncovered on state government's payroll by committee. Dana Air: Magistrate Oyetade Komolafe (Coroner, Alimosho District) issues bench warrant on Red Cross, Conoil & Total; Crash @ Iju Ishaga, Lagos on 3rd June, 2012 killed all 153 aboard. Osun: State House of Assembly nullifies recruitment & appointments into service of Local Govt. University of Abuja: FG sets up a 45-man special visitation panel to probe activities since inception for 6 weeks; Panel headed by Dr Theo Chike Osanakpo.

S.J News• [July 25, 2012]

S.J News• [July 25, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Interest Rate: CBN retains Monetary Policy Rate @ 12% with symmetric corridor of +/-200 basis points; Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) increased 4rm 8% to 12%. Boko Haram: Federal High Court, Abuja grants Sen Ali Ndume permission to travel for lesser hajj (4rm August 1 to 31) @ Saudi Arabia; Arraigned for alleged links with sect. Delta Loot: Federal High Court, Abuja grants interim order forfeiting James Ibori's (fmr Delta Gov) $15m bribe money received by EFCC. Land: FG to settle legal battle between Patience Jonathan & Turai Yar’Adua over Abuja land (plot 1347 Cadastral Zone, CBD, Abuja) out of court. Ondo Gov: Abiodun Iwatan (SA to Olusegun Agagu) now Ondo Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) gubernatorial aspirant for October 20 election. Curfew: Kaduna State Govt further relaxes 24-hour curfew imposed on state; Now 4rm 12am to 5am in 23 Local Govt areas in Kaduna state. Ghana: President of Ghana, John Evans Atta Mills (aged 68years), dies @ 37th Military Hospital in Accra; John Dramani Mahama (Vice President) takes over.

S.J News• [July 24, 2012]

S.J News• [July 24, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Safety Standards: Lagos state Govt reopens Iron Products Industries Ltd, Ikotun Egbe road; Sealed off for compromising industrial safety. Power: FG signs 3-year transmission contract ($23m) with Manitoba Hydro Int'l (Canadian firm). Ogun: Gov Ibikunle Amosun (Ogun) swears in newly-elected Local Govt council Chairmen. SEC: Ms Arunma Oteh (Director General, Securities & Exchange Commission) resumed duty on Monday. Lagos: Residents of Makoko Waterfront protest killing of Timothy Hunpoyanwa (Otun Baale of Egun Community) & demolition exercise by Lagos state Govt. FIRS Revenue: Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) generates N2.43trn through taxation in 1st half of 2012. DELSUTH: Delta State University Teaching Hospital performs 1st hip replacement on 29-year-old male; Surgery done due to high level of damage on hip bone. NAF: Nigerian Air Force develops bomb-detonating robot & unmanned aerial vehicle for surveillance & intelligence gathering. Plateau Rainfall: Flood wreaks havoc in Jos; No fewer than 38 persons killed in Jos North; Over 100 persons displaced. COREN: Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria accredits Petroleum Engineering programme @ University of Igbinedion, Edo state; Valid for 5 years 4rm May 2012. Batman Film (Dark Knight Rises): Colorado shooting suspect, James E Holmes (24-yr-old), makes 1st appearance in court; Held in isolation @ Arapahoe County Jail.

S.J News• [July 23, 2012]

S.J News• [July 23, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Ogun LG Poll: ACN records landslide victory; Wins 19 of 20 Local Govt Chairmanship seats & 226 Councillorship seats of 236 wards -Risikat Ogunfemi (Chairman, OGSIEC). Delta Kidnap: Police arrests alleged abductors of Gov Uduaghan's (Delta) cousin, Pa Sam Uduaghan (70 yr-old). Police: Mohammed Abubakar (Inspector General of Police) releases new email address as link between public & his office; e-mail: policemonitor@npf.gov.ng. University of Ibadan: Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Universities (SSANU) issues 21-day ultimatum for payment of monetization arrears. Boko Haram: Femi Fani-Kayode (fmr Aviation Minister) supports Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor (CAN President); Advocates US declaration of sect as terrorist organisation. Midwifery Service Scheme (MSS): FG to pay women attending antenatal clinics N5,000 to tackle maternal mortality. SEC: Ms Arunma Oteh (DG, Securities & Exchange Commission) to resume 2day; Recalled by FG last week following external auditor's vindication. S.J wishes Busola Salawu a splendid Bday.

S.J News• [July 22, 2012]

S.J News• [July 22, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Vacation Order: Special Task Force completes military operations in Gashesh, Kakuruk, Maseh & Shong villages; Displaced inhabitants to return; Mahanga village underway. Lagos: Policeman's stray bullet kills Timothy (Otun Baale of Makoko) during state Govt-authorised demolition on Makoko Waterfront. Tenure: 5-year single tenure for President, Vice President, Governors & Deputy Governors -Senate Committee on the Review of 1999 Constitution. Yobe: Mairo Amshi (private school), Damaturu, Yobe state bombed by unknown assailants on Saturday night; No casualty recorded. Plank: Fire outbreak @ plank market along Ipaja road, Lagos state; Over N50m worth of property lost. Kogi: Armed robbers bomb police station & Unity Bank @ Iyara LG, Kogi state on Friday night; Corporal killed, policewoman injured; Vaults inaccessible. Ekiti Gov Election: No anointed Ekiti PDP candidate for 2014 gubernatorial election -Makanjuola Ogundipe (Chairman, Ekiti PDP). IOC Meeting (Sydney 2000): Nigeria's 4x400m relay (men) win gold medal for 2000 Olympics; USA (original winners) stripped of medal due to doping.

S.J News• [July 21, 2012]

S.J News• [July 21, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ University: FG approves N3.5bn for execution of capital projects in 9 newly established universities -Prof Ruqayyatu Ahmed Rufai (Minister of Education). SON: Standards Organisation of Nigeria storm Abuja Int'l Building Materials Market & Mararaba Building Materials Market, Nasarawa; Fake products seized, Shops sealed. Perm Sec: Patience Jonathan (1st Lady) sworn in as Permanent Secretary in Bayelsa State Civil Service alongside 18 others @ Govt House, Yenagoa, Bayelsa state. En route Malaysia: 47yrs mother of 3 nabbed @ Murtala Mohammed Int'l Airport, Lagos with 1kg of hard drug concealed in underwear. Enugu West Sen District: Federal High Court, Enugu strikes out suit against Sen Ike Ekweremadu (Dep Senate President) over emergence as PDP candidate. Curfew: Gov Jonah Jang (Plateau) lifts curfew imposed on Jos North, Jos South, Riyom & Barkin Ladi Local Govts. Amb: Segun Olusola (fmr Ambassador to Ethiopia) laid to rest in Iperu-Remo, Ogun State. Asthma: Inhalers to be sold over the counter in supermarkets without prescriptions 4rm Tuesday -Department of Health, UK. Batman Film (Dark Knight Rises): Mass shooting @ movie theater screening in Aurora, Colorado, US; No fewer than 12 persons killed; 58 others injured.

S.J News• [July 20, 2012]

S.J News• [July 20, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ 2012 Budget: House of Reps threatens to impeach President Jonathan over poor implementation of 2012 budget; Orders release of funds to Ministries, Departments & Agencies (MDA). Lead City University: Suspension of LCU's, other Universities' licence by National Universities Commission (NUC) declared null & void, ultra vires by House of Reps. Lagos Govt v fmr NSE DG: Ndi Okereke-Onyiuke loses bid to halt proceedings @ Lagos High Court vis-à-vis N3.3bn theft @ Nigerian Stock Exchange. Boko Haram: Federal High Court, Abuja fixes 24th July to decide Sen Ndume's application to travel for lesser hajj; Facing trial over alleged links with sect. Capital Market Probe: House of Reps advocates termination of Arunma Oteh's appointment as Director-General, Security & Exchange Commission (SEC); Lacks required 15 years experience in Nigerian Capital Market. Patigi-to-Nupeko, Kwara: 17 persons drowned, 3 missing as canoe capsizes on River Kaduna, Kwara state; Wednesday Incident occurred around 11am. WAEC: 2012 May/June West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) yet to be published -Yusuf Ari (Deputy Director, Public Affairs). Lifetime Ban: Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) upholds Mohamed bin Hammam's (Qatari) appeal over issuance of bribe to Caribbean Football Union (CFU); Overturns ban due to lack of evidence.

S.J News• [July 19, 2012]

S.J News• [July 19, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Capital Market Probe: EFCC arraigns Herman Hembe (fmr Chairman, House of Reps Committee) & Ifeanyi Azubuogu (Deputy) before High Court, Abuja over misappropriation & conversion of public funds to personal use. Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB): President Jonathan forwards draft Bill to National Assembly -Mrs Diezani Allison-Madueke (Minister of Petroleum Resources). FEDECO: Justice Victor Ovie Whiskey (fmr Chairman, Federal Electoral Commission) dies in Agbarho, Ughelli Delta state @ 88years after protracted illness; Presided over 1983 general election. FEC: Federal Executive Council okays $1.488bn for 2,733km Lagos-Ibadan double track railway line modernisation project; To be completed in 36 months -Labaran Maku (Minister of Information). Project 50: FG recalls suspended Securities Exchange Commission DG, Ms Arunma Oteh, 4rm compulsory leave; Exonerated 4rm allegations of fraud. Senate: Valedictory session held in honour of late Sen Gyang Dalyop Dantong (PDP; Plateau North); Died July 8 in Plateau state. ANPP: All Nigeria Peoples Party inaugurates Board of Trustee (BoT) under chairmanship of Sen Ali Modu Sherif (fmr Borno Gov). Kwara: State Govt immortalises late Rashidi Yekini (fmr Super Eagles striker); Ola-Olu/CBN road named after him. Emergency Rule: President Jonathan lifts state of emergency imposed on 15 Local Govt areas in Borno, Niger, Plateau & Yobe states on December 31st, 2011.

S.J News• [July 18, 2012]

S.J News• [July 18, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ 26th NBA President: Okechukwu Wali (SAN) elected as president of Nigerian Bar Association; Polled 688 votes to defeat 2 others; New NBA secretariat in Abuja named after Rotimi Akeredolu (fmr president). Capital Market: House of Reps recommends stripping Cecilia Ibru (fmr Oceanic Bank MD) & Erastus Akingbola (fmr Intercontinental Bank MD) of national honours. Edo Gov: INEC presents Certificate of Return to Gov Adams Oshiomhole as winner of July 14 gubernatorial election in Edo state. Lagos BRT: Gov Babatunde Fashola (Lagos) reprimands 2 military officers for driving on Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lane @ Outer Marina, Central Lagos; Alights 4rm vehicle to salute Fashola. Vehicles: Joint Tax Board (JTB) approves National Assembly's downward review of number plates 4rm N15,000 to N12,500; Current driver's licence & number plates to expire Oct 1, 2013 & July 31, 2013 respectively. Cross River Gov: Election petition tribunal, Calabar upholds election of Gov Liyel Imoke (Cross River; PDP); Dismisses petition filed by ACN. Ship House: Nigeria & Ivory Coast to establish Bi-National Commission for promotion of military support to democratic Govts within Africa sub-region -Mrs Olusola Obada (Minister of State for Defence). VCN: Veterinary Council of Nigeria threatens to sanction University of Ilorin, University of Agriculture Umudike & University of Abuja for running non-accredited veterinary medicine programmes. Supreme Commander: Kim Jong Un named marshal of North Korean army; Ri Yong Ho (Army Chief) removed due to illness. S.J wishes Engr Tomiwa & Yomi a splendid Bday.

S.J News• [July 17, 2012]

S.J News• [July 17, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ 13th CJN: Justice Maryam Mukhtar (1st Nigerian female CJN) sworn in as Chief Justice of Nigeria; President Confers Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) on her. Agriculture: FG launches Growth Enhancement Support Programme Scheme in Yobe state. Kogi: Police discovers bomb factory in Okaitu, Okehi LG, Kogi state; Camouflaged as Church & Mosque; 4 bomb factories uncovered in Kogi since December 2011. Edo Gov Election: Remains of Constable & Inspector recovered; Drowned while conveying voting materials to Ologbo, Edo state. AU: Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma (Jacob Zuma's ex-wife) elected as Chairperson of African Union Commission; Defeats incumbent, Jean Ping (Gabon). Anambra East/ West Federal Constituency: Federal High Court, Awka declares Tony Nwoye as authentic PDP candidate in April 2011 election; To replace Chris Kato. N32.8bn Police Pension Fund: Chief Judge, FCT grants interim order to EFCC to confiscate assets of 6 accused over pension scam; Orders freezing of bank accounts. Ondo Gov: Idowu Ajanaku named Director of Media, Publicity & Strategy for ACN campaign organisation; Gubernatorial Election to hold October 20. Yahoo: Marissa Mayer (Google's Executive & 1st female engineer; 37yrs) appointed as new Yahoo CEO; To be 3rd CEO within 12 months. US: Food & Drug Administration (FDA) approves Truvada (HIV-prevention drug); Reduces risk of contracting HIV by up to 73% -Study; 1 pill to be consumed daily.

S.J News• [July 16, 2012]

S.J News• [July 16, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Edo Gov: Gov Adams Oshiomole (ACN) re-elected to pilot affairs of Edo state; Polled 447,478 votes, PDP 144,235, ANPP 3,542, CPC 2,793, NCP 540, SDMP 807, LP 604 votes. Collateral Damage: Military orders relocation of inhabitants in Mahanga, Kakuruk, Kuzen, Maseh & Shong II villages in Plateau state; Tagged as terrorists' hideout. Kogi: Explosive-laden car explodes along Okene-Obehira road, Kogi state; 1 suspect arrested; No casualty recorded. Federal University, Oye-Ekiti: 400 out of 11,560 seeking admission to be admitted as pioneer students for Oye & Ikole campuses; To resume 25th July, 2012 -Prof Chinedu Nebo (VC). Anti-Graft Bills: FG drafts Witness Protection, Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters, Administration of Criminal Justice, Whistle Blowers & Proceeds of Offences Bills. Illegal Bunkering: 12.58 million barrels of crude oil lost by Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) between December 2011 & June 2012. UNILORIN: Prof Timothy, Prof Hassan Salihu, Prof Luke Ayorinde, Prof AbdulGaniyu Ambali & Prof Adesanya shortlisted for Vice Chancellor position. 13th CJN: President Jonathan to swear in Justice Aloma Mariam Mukthar (1st female CJN in Nigeria) as Chief Justice of Nigeria 2day. North Korea: Ri Yong-ho (military chief) relieved of all official posts due to illness -State Media.

S.J News• [July 15, 2012]

S.J News• [July 15, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Edo Kogi Gov: Court of Appeal, Abuja upholds election of Gov Idris Wada (Kogi; PDP); Dismisses appeal filed by Abubakar Audu (ACN Gov candidate) & ACN. Take Off: Lagos bound Arik plane (Boeing 737-700) hits wing of parked Nigeria Air Force plane @ Yakubu Gowon Airport, Heipang, Jos; No casualty recorded; 2 aircraft abort missions. Edo Gov Election: 2 inspectors, 1 constable, 1 INEC ad hoc official die as boat capsizes; En route Ologbo (Benin surburb) to deliver election materials. Gunrunning: Lagos police intercept Volkswagen bus loaded with 8,450 live catridges concealed in cartons of T-shirts @ Trade Fair Complex; 3 suspects arrested. Bayelsa: State Govt defends appointment of Patience Jonathan (1st lady) as permanent secretary in Bayelsa state. Women: Annual death of 800 women due to pregnancy or childbirth complications -Dr Babatunde Osotimehin (Executive Director, UNFPA). Drug Trafficking: 4 persons in Ogun state sentenced to life imprisonment & 3.5 tonnes of drugs seized (N25m) in the last 6 months -NDLEA. S.J wishes Seun Tiny a splendid Bday.

S.J News• [July 14, 2012]

S.J News• [July 14, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Edo Gov: Gubernatorial election holds 2day; Gov Adams Oshiomhole (ACN), Maj Gen Charles Airhiavbere (retd; PDP), ANPP, CPC, LP, NCP, SDMP to participate. Borno Explosion: Alhaji Ibn Abubakar Umar Garbai El-kanemi (Shehu of Borno) & Zanna Mustapha (Dep Gov) escape attack by teenage suicide bomber after Jumat prayers in Maiduguri; No fewer than 10 persons killed. Kidnap: Supervisor & dredging master of Practical Dredging & Marine Company abducted @ project site in Egrangbene, Delta state; N30m ransom demanded. N557 Scam: High Court, FCT stops arraignment of Sunday Ehindero (ex-IGP) over embezzlement of police equipment fund. Corporal: High Court, Makurdi sentences Moses Olurunfemi to death by hanging for strangulation of his girlfriend; Found guilty of culpable homicide. Doctors: Foreign trained doctors won’t be allowed to practise in Nigeria 4rm October, 2012, except registerable in country of training - Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN). Stallone: Body of Sylvester Stallone’s son, Sage Stallone (36yrs), found @ his Los Angeles home on Friday.

S.J News• [July 13, 2012]

S.J News• [July 13, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ 25 SANs: Legal Practitioners Privileges Committee (LPPC) appoints Femi Falana (human rights activist), Rotimi Jacobs (EFCC lawyer), 23 others as Senior Advocate of Nigeria. PMS: Petrol-laden tanker explodes @ Okogbe village, Ahoada West LG, Rivers state; No fewer than 95 persons killed. $620,000 Bribe: Adams Jagaba (Chairman, committee on Financial Crimes) threatens to drag Farouk Lawan to court over former's alleged reception of $500,000. Nigeria Police Council: Mohammed Abubakar confirmed as substantive Inspector General of Police; Replaced Hafiz Ringim in January. Security: Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) sets up 7-man Economic & Security Intervention Committee for Northern states. EFCC v OGD: High Court, Ogun orders EFCC to return Gbenga Daniel’s (fmr Ogun Gov) passport for medical attention. Aviation: Nigeria to host international conference on aviation safety in Africa 4rm July 16 to July 20. Council of State Meeting: President Jonathan meets with ex-Heads of State & Governors over deteriorating security @ Presidential Villa, Abuja; OBJ, Buhari & IBB absent. FRSC: Senate lifts suspension on new number plates; 30%. Reduction; Cost of plate numbers reduced 4rm N15,000 to N8,400 & Driver’s License 4rm N6,000 to N4,000. S.J wishes Engr Sanmire a splendid Bday.

S.J News• [July 12, 2012]

S.J News• [July 12, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Bayelsa: Gov Seriake Dickson (Bayelsa) appoints Patience Jonathan (1st lady) as Permanent Secretary in state civil service alongside 16 others. PDP: Federal High Court, Lagos orders INEC to recognise Bayo Dayo-led exco as authentic officers in Ogun state; Fatai Adeyanju now National Auditor of the party. Edo CP: Femi Adenaike named as new Edo state Commissioner of Police; Replaces Olayinka Balogun; Gubernatorial election to hold Saturday, 14th July. Oil & Gas: Federal Executive Council (FEC) okays Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) draft; NNPC to be unbundled into 5 companies (National Oil Company, National Asset Management Corporation, National Frontier Exploration Services, National Gas Company & Host Community Fund). Edo: Police arrests 4 suspects vis-à-vis killing of Olaitan Ojerinde (Gov Adams Oshiomhole's aide) on May 5 -Mohammed Abubakar (Inspector General of Police). 13th CJN: President Jonathan to swear in Justice Aloma Mariam Mukthar (1st female Chief Justice of Nigeria) on Monday; Justice Dahiru Musdapher bows out 2moro.

S.J News• [July 11, 2012]

S.J News• [July 11, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ 76 Oil Wells: Supreme Court cedes disputed oil wells to Akwa Ibom state; To receive 13% derivation accruable 4rm oil wells; Cross River (Plaintiff) ceases to be littoral state. Fuel Subsidy Probe: Nuhu Ribadu passes vote of no confidence on Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA); Able to fish out subsidy thieves in 1 week. Bauchi: No bomb blast in NYSC orientation camp, Bauchi state -National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). CJN: Senate confirms appointment of Justice Aloma Mariam Mukhtar as 1st female Chief Justice of Nigeria. House of Reps: Police Special Task Force quizzes Adams Jagaba (Chairman, Committee on Drugs, Narcotics & Financial Crimes) over $620,000 bribery scandal. World Book Festival: United Nations Educational, Scientific & Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) declares Port Harcourt, Rivers state as World Book Capital, 2014. University: Operational licences of Lead City, 6 other private Universities withdrawn due to poor governance -Nigeria University Commission (NUC).

S.J News• [July 10, 2012]

S.J News• [July 10, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Security: President Jonathan holds emergency meeting with security chiefs @ Presidential Villa, Abuja vis-à-vis bloodbath in Plateau state that claimed over 100 lives. Fuel Subsidy Probe: I'm ready to speak about $620,000 bribery allegation involving Farouk Lawan & Femi Otedola -Adams Jagaba (Chairman, Committee Financial Crimes). NUPENG: Nigeria Union of Petroleum & Natural Gas Workers threaten to embark on strike over FG's alleged diversion of crude oil allocated to Port Harcourt Refinery. Oil Wells: Supreme Court to rule 2day (Tuesday) today over ownership of 76 oil wells between Cross River & Akwa Ibom states. Aluminium Smelter Company of Nigeria (ALSCON): UC RUSAL (Russian firm) claims ownership of ALSCON despite Supreme court’s decision awarding it to BFI (US group). Judicial Reforms Bill: Justice Dahiru Mustapha (Chief Justice of Nigeria) submits Bill to House of Reps; Contains 52 constitutional amendment proposals. Debt: Plans to expand tax base ongoing; Tax base is too narrow -Dr Ngozi Okonjo Iweala (Minister of Finance); Exonerates Debt Management Office (DMO) over rising debt.

S.J News• [July 9, 2012]

S.J News• [July 9, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ 3rd Mainland Bridge: 2nd phase of repair work commences; To last last 4 months. Plateau: Sen Gyang Dantong (Chairman, Senate Committee on Health), Hon Gyang Fulani (majority leader, Plateau State Assembly) shot dead during mass burial for victims of Saturday’s attack on villages; Hon Simon Madwakom (House of Reps) injured. Curfew: Gov Jonah Jang (Plateau) imposed curfew on Sunday 4rm 7.30pm to 7am on Monday; 4rm 6pm on Monday to 7am till further notice. Kogi Tech: State Govt partners with South Korea for establishment of technology training institute in Lokoja -Gov Idris Wada (Idris). Vandalism: NNPC to reopen Aba depot for improved distribution & supply of petroleum products in South-East region; Shut down for almost 10 years ago. Nasarawa State House of Assembly: Umaru Tanko Tunga (CPC) declared winner of by-election for Awe-North constituency; Polled 10,448 votes; PDP 3,400; ACN 28; ANPP 65. Review Panel: Gov Abiola Ajimobi (Oyo) inaugurates 11-man review committee on civil servants sacked by state Govt; Adebayo Ojo (Commissioner for Justice) as Chairman. Delta: Male NYSC corps member abducted on Ekeobi Nwandu street, Asaba, Delta state alongside sales boy to abductee's father; Sales boy found; Search for corps member ongoing. HIV/AIDS: Prevalence rate in Ondo state drops 4rm 3.2% (3 years ago) to 1.7% & 4rm 3.1% to 2% in Bauchi state. Lagos: 244 suspected robbers arrested by police in 1st 6 months of 2012; 160 guns, 948 rounds of ammunition recovered 4rm suspects; 239 vehicles snatched @ gunpoint; 133 murder cases recorded -Umar Manko (Lagos CP). Tennis #1: Roger Federer (Swiss) wins 7th Wimbledon title; Beats Andy Murray (Briton) 4-6 7-5 6-3 6-4; Federer bags 17 grand slam title to his name.

S.J News• [July 8, 2012]

S.J News• [July 8, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Agriculture: FG to ban importation of rice into nigeria in the next 2 years; To boost local production -Mrs Sarah Reng Ochekpe (Minister of Water Resources). Plateau: No fewer than 23 persons killed by unknown gunmen on Saturday @ Kankuru, Kushin & Gashish villages in Plateau state. Smuggling: 3 suspects conveying drugs worth over N50m apprehended @ Danzabuwa village on Katsina-Kano Road -Nigerian Customs Service (NCS). Defectors: Thousands of ACN members defect to PDP; PDP-led administration would never disappoint the people of Lagos -Olabode George (fmr PDP National Dep Chairman, South-West). Edo Gov: ACN governors stormed Edo state on Saturday in support of Gov Adams Oshiomhole (ACN candidate); Election to hold July 14, 2012. Lagos: State Govt spent over N236bn on development of road in the last 5 years -Dr Obefemi Hamzat (Commissioner for Works & Infrastructure). Immunisation: N6bn spent on vaccine procurement, distribution, cold chain infrastructure & logistics in 2012; FG never in lack of vaccine-Dr Ado Muhammad (ED, National Primary Healthcare Development Agency).

S.J News• [July 7, 2012]

S.J News• [July 7, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Anambra North Senatorial District: Supreme Court, Abuja affirms candidacy & upholds election of Margery Okadigbo (widow of fmr Senate President) in April 16, 2011 election. NOA: N25bn made annually by examination racketeers in Nigeria; N375bn made in the past 15 years -Mike Omeri (DG, National Orientation Agency). Plateau: Police Anti-Bomb Squad discovers & defuses Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) planted in Congo Russia village, Jos North LG. Diamond Bank: N100 charge 4rm withdrawals made with bank's debit card on other Automated Teller Machines (ATM) removed -Ms Akpo Daniyan (Head, Corporate Communications). CPC Primaries: Supreme Court declares Solomon Ewuga as winner of Nasarawa North Senatorial election in Nasarawa; Dismisses appeal filed by Yusuf Musa Nagogo. Ogun: Nigeria Security & Civil Defence Corps arrests female robbery suspect in attempt to steal N98,000 4rm Mazda 626 car parked @ Governor’s Office, Oke –Mosan, Abeokuta. Akwa Ibom (Eket/Esit/Ibeno/Onna Federal Constituency): Supreme court sacks Eseme Eyibo (PDP; House Committee on Media) as House of Reps member; Replaced with Bassey Dan-Abia (PDP). Security: 3,500 soldiers to be deployed for July 14 gubernatorial election in Edo state -Brig Gen Obi Umahi (Commander 4 Brigade Nigerian Army). Desertion of Pregnant Woman or Girl: New Criminal Law of Lagos sate, which replaces 98-year-old Criminal Code Law, to penalise men who abandon pregnant partners.

S.J News• [July 6, 2012]

S.J News• [July 6, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Olympics: FG won't send official delegation to London Olympics next month; To save cost & make athletes focused -Bolaji Abdullahi (Minister of Sports). Senate: Over N44bn missing 4rm FG's Special Intervention Funds on Solid Minerals -Committee on Public Accounts. Security: Nigerian Army Base Camp, Kaduna state trains 435 security personnel on Counter Terrorism & Counter Insurgency (CTCOIN) -Brig Gen Tijjani Golau (CTCOIN Director). EFCC v Lagos Speaker: Federal High Court, Lagos dismisses Adeyemi Ikuforiji's application to quash money laundering charge; Fixes October 24 for commencement of trial. Imo: Court of Appeal, Owerri reinstates 27 Local Govt Chairmen sacked by Gov Rochas Okorocha (Imo). Boko Haram: Col Sambo Dasuki (rtd; National Security Adviser) to hold peace talks with sect, as President Jonathan okays move. Ondo Gov: Gubernatorial election to hold October 20, 2012; Campaign to begin July 21(not to be held 90 days before election) -INEC. Argentina: Jorge Videla & Reynaldo Bignone sentenced to 50 & 15 years in prison respectively for systematic theft of babies 4rm political prisoners during military rule.

S.J News• [July 5, 2012]

S.J News• [July 5, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ 13th CJN: President Jonathan nominates Justice Aloma Mariam Mukhtar (to be 1st female CJN); Justice Dahiru Musdapher (CJN) to retire July 15, 2012. Batch B: 14,850 corps members posted to Bauchi, Gombe, Kaduna, Kano & Plateau states to report to NYSC HQ, Abuja for redeployment -Brig-Gen Nnamdi Okore-Affia (DG, NYSC). UNILAG: Federal High Court, Ikeja reaffirms interim order restraining change of name to Moshood Abiola University. Borno: Engr Isa Madu Ngaram (GM, Borno State Housing Corporation) shot dead by unknown gunmen in Maiduguri metropolis. Subsidy Probe: Femi Otedola (Oil Magnate) denies insulting House of Reps' Committee on Ethics & Privileges; He didn't refuse to testify before committee -Babajide Koku (Lawyer). Osun: Judge's presence @ 2012 Batch B swearing-in ceremony stalls hearing of alleged rape case of fmr NYSC member by Oba Adebukola Alli (Alowa of Ilowa). Agricultural: FG to spend N37bn in sector for job creation -Dr Akinwumi Adesina (Minister of Agriculture & Rural Development).

S.J News• [July 4, 2012]

S.J News• [July 4, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Series: Part II of telephone conversation (2mins) between Farouk Lawan (House of Reps) & Femi Otedola (Oil Magnate) released. Abuja: Car bomb explodes @ Banex Plaza, Aminu Kano Crescent, Wuse II, Abuja; One person injured. Kaduna Curfew: 7pm to 6am in Kaduna North, Kaduna South, Igabi & Chikun LG; 19 other LGs 4rm 8pm to 6am -Rueben Buhari (SA to Gov on Media). Federal Character Commission (FCC): Senate endorses removal of Muhammadu Gwaska (FCC Commissioner, Nasarawa) due to absenteeism without official authorisation. Debt: House of Reps gives President Jonathan 90-day ultimatum to set debt ceiling for Nigeria in compliance with Fiscal Responsibility Act. Okada: Gov Sullivan Chime (Enugu) signs bill into law; Commercial motorcycles (Okada) banned within Enugu metropolis. Boko Haram: FG begins trial of Sen Aliyu Ndume before Federal High Court, Abuja 8 months after indictment for allegedly sponsoring sect. Litigation: Chief magistrate Court, Abuja strikes out suit against Jim Iyke (Nollywood actor) over alleged criminal breach of trust due to settlement between parties. Mine & Steel: Ukraine to inject $2.6bn into revamping of Ajaokuta Steel Company Ltd -Serhii Khanenko (Ukrainian Ambassador).

S.J News• [July 3, 2012]

S.J News• [July 3, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ SAN Interview: Legal Practitioners Privileges Committee (LPPC) selects Femi Falana (human rights), Fred Agbaje (social critic), 69 other lawyers for award of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). EFCC v Abiola: High Court, Ikeja withdraws N35.5m theft charge against Deji Abiola (MKO's 2nd son); Accused was to import printing machines 4rm Switzerland -EFCC. Senate: Sen Usman Albishir (Yobe Central) dies in auto crash @Kura LG, Kano state. NYSC: Corps members to report to Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Kaduna, Kano & Yobe orientation camps; Re-posting to be done in camp -NYSC. Refinery: FG signs MoU with Petroleum Refineries & Strategic Research Ltd for establishment of 2 modular refineries, worth $4.5bn; Joint capacity of between 30,000 & 60,000 bpd. N150bn Suit: Federal High Court, Abuja strikes out suit filed by Olagunsoye Oyinlola & PDP against MTN over Call Data Records (CDR) of Justice Ayo Salami (suspended Court of Appeal President). Barclays Bob Diamond (Barclays CEO) resigns amid Libor (rates @ which banks lend each other money) scandal; Bank fined $450m for rate-fixing.

S.J News• [July 2, 2012]

S.J News• [July 2, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Agricultural Transformation Agenda: World Bank to inject $500m ($300m to boost value chain; $200m for budget support) into agriculture sector -Dr Akinwumi Adesina (Minister of Agriculture). 3rd Mainland Bridge: Proposed repair work on 11.8km bridge, scheduled for July 1 to November 6, suspended indefinitely. Kwara: PDP wins rerun election in Balogun-Alanamu & Oloje wards (Ilorin North-West state constituency); PDP polled 25,708 votes, ACN (15,759), ACPN (3,698), CPC (730), APGA (227). APC: President Jonathan to inaugurate Nigerian Army's 1st locally-made Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) 2day. Pension Fund: Senate to summon Abdulrasheed Maina (Chairman, Pension Taskforce Team) again over mismanagement of N273.9bn -Sen Aloysius Etok (Chairman, Senate committee). Imo: Gov Rochas Okorocha (Imo) declares war on kidnappers & armed robbers in Imo state; “it is now fire for fire” -Gov Rochas. NYSC: Call-up letters for NYSC (Batch B, 2012) issued; Corps members posted to Bauchi, Borno, Kaduna, Kano, Sokoto, Yobe states. UNICEF-EU: United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) & European Union (EU) earmark €31m for water & sanitation projects in 6 Nigerian states.