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.