S.J News• [Sept 14, 2012]

S.J News• [Sept 14, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Northern Govs: President Jonathan holds meeting with Northern governors behind closed doors @ 1st Lady wing of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Benue: Over 25,000 persons in displaced in 14 communities in Benue state due to overflow of River Benue -National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). Lottery: 50% of lottery proceeds must be claimed by lottery players; National Lottery Trust Fund to take 20%; Lottery operators to take remaining 30% as running cost -Peter Igho (DG, National Lottery Regulatory Commission). FG/Gates: Gates foundation formally registered as International Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) in Nigeria; To help in Agric Development, Family Planning, Combating polio & HIV/AIDS. Budget: Federal High Court, Abuja to rule on suit to stop House of Reps 2day over planned impeachment of President Jonathan for non-implementation of budget; Filed by Dr Emmanuel Okereke (National Chairman, African Liberation Party). Power: National Council on Privatisation (NCP) meeting for 11 distribution companies unbundled 4rm PHCN rescheduled for September 18. 7th House of Reps: House of Reps to resume plenary on Tuesday -Victor Ogene (Vice Chairman, Committee on Media & Public Affairs); Went on annual recess July 19. CNL Operations: Graduates of tertiary institutions 4rm Egbema & Gbaramatu kingdoms in Warri North & South-West LG, Delta give Chevron 7-day ultimatum; Demand employment of 39 applicants. H2O Distribution: No more water shortages in Nigeria by 2025 -Mrs Sarah Och-ekpe (Minister of Water Resources).