S.J News• [Sept 24, 2012]

S.J News• [Sept 24, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Lokoja-Abuja: Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) announces closure of Lokoja-Abuja highway to ensure safety of lives; Flooded due to rise in water level 4rm River Niger. Power: Bids for 11 Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) Distributing Companies (Discos) to hold October 16, 2012; Transmission companies won't be privatised -Darius Dickson Ishaku (Minister State for Power). Bauchi: Suicide bomber detonates explosive-laden vehicle @ St John’s Catholic Church, Wunti, Bauchi state; 3 persons killed; No fewer than 46 others injured. Insurance: National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) to float unit to monitor firms' transactions aganst money laundering. Trauma: National Trauma Centre, Abuja University Teaching Hospital to be completed in 2013; Awarded in 2009; Centre @ 75% completion -Peter Alabi (Chief Medical Director). NUC v LCU: National Universities Commission (NUC) lifts suspension of Lead City University's operational licence, with effect 4rm Tuesday, 18 September, 2012. Senate: Committee on Review of 1999 Constitution to hold public hearing 4rm 2nd week of October, 2012 @ national level before zones -Ike Ekweremadu (Deputy Senate President). China: Bo Xilai's trusted ally, Wang Lijun (ex-police chief; 52yrs), sentenced to 15 years for bending law for selfish ends, defection, abuse of power & bribetaking worth around ¥3.05m. S.J wishes Feyi & Yinka a splendid Bday.