S.J News• [Sept 12, 2012]

S.J News• [Sept 12, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ ₦5,000: CBN Governor defends introduction of new banknote; Olusegun Obasanjo (erstwhile president) is a bad economist but a good farmer -Sanusi Lamido Sanusi (CBN Gov). Shot-Caller: Benin High Court grants David Ugolor (Environmental Rights Activist) bail in the sum of ₦1m; Remanded alongside 9 others over murder of Olaitan Oyerinde (Gov Adams Oshiomhole's aide). Kogi: Northern States Governors Forum (NSGF) congratulates Gov Idris Wada (Kogi) over Supreme court verdict; Urged to run inclusive Govt for desired change. Power: Peak generation of 4,439.5MW attained on September 5; Never dropped by 1,000MW; 4500MW to be surpassed by December -Mrs Dere Awosika (Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Power). $15m Bribe: Abuja Chief Magistrates’ Court orders Sen Andy Uba & Chibuike Achigbu investigated by IG of Polce over James Ibori's (fmr Delta Gov) bribe money; Accused of conspiracy, abetment & bribery. Ondo Gov: 12 parties listed for Gov (Sept 27, 28; Oct 11) & Deputy Gov (Sept 25, 26) debate for October 20 election; Organised by Nigerian Elections Debate Group (NEDG); To hold @ Cultural Centre, Adegbemile, Akure. Climate Change: FG to launch Great Green Wall Sahara Initiative (GWSI) in October; Desert encroachment into Nigeria @ 0.6km per annum -Ministry of Environment. Gunrunning: Abba Moro (Minister of Interior) denies being a gunrunner; Urges investigation against him & those behind it; Arms imported by FG for Nigeria Security & Civil Defence Corps. Loot: Socio-Economic Rights & Accountability Project (SERAP) urges Mohammed Adoke (AGF) to make moves in recovering $401,931 forfeited in US by Diepreye Alamieyeseigha (fmr Bayelsa Gov). Train: Lagos-Kano railway line to resume full operations in 6 weeks after 2 years of suspended activities by Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC). S.J wishes Engr Karamat Mohammed a splendid Bday.