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.