S.J News• [Nov 1, 2012]

S.J News• [Nov 1, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Cabinet Reshuffle: Zainab Ibrahim Kuchi (Minister of State for Niger Delta Affairs) & Darius Dickson Ishaku (Ministry of State for Power) swap positions -Dr Reuben Abati (SA to president on Media). Akwa Ibom: State Deputy governor, Nsima Ekere, resigns on personal grounds & declines to elaborate -Inemesi Ina (Chief Press Secretary). Edo: Gov Adams Oshiomhole (Edo) rejects dissolution of 18 LG caretaker committees by State House of Assembly; Committees served for 2 years instead of 3 months -Uyi Igbe (Speaker). Unity Bank: High Court, FCT adjourns ₦110m loan recovery case against Isyaku Ibrahim to November 13, 2012; Failed & neglected to pay despite June 10 court ruling. Boko Haram Links: Sen Ahmed Khalifa Zannah (Borno Central) slams ₦5bn defamatory suit against Minister of Defence, CDS, AGF & Lt Col Sagir Musa (JTF Joint Task spokesperson) before High Court, Abuja. Regent: Mrs Comfort Idowu now Regent of Ilasa-Ekiti, Ekiti state; Recommended by traditional institution in Ilasa; Replaces Princess Jolaade Onipede (Nigerian Amb to Rep of Congo). FEC: Federal Executive Council approves ₦8.7bn for construction of Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) HQ & ₦3.028bn for new General Hospital @ Gwarimpa, FCT; To be completed in 36 months & 86 weeks respectively. Telecoms: Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to fine companies ₦5m for failure to provide free instant SMS call bill to subscribers 4rm 1st November, 2012.

S.J News• [Oct 31, 2012]

S.J News• [Oct 31, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ 3rd Mainland Bridge: Reopened after 4 months of repairs; Completed 10 days ahead of November 5 schedule; Cost ₦1,055,477,608.16 -Mike Onolememen (Minister of Works). Contract Inflation: Godsday Orubebe (Minister of Niger Delta Affairs) denies Anti-Corruption Network's allegations of ₦6.6bn fraud; Group founded by Dino Melaye (fmr House of Reps member). NBA: Nigerian Bar Association faults ongoing constitution review by National Assembly; Process not orderly -Okey Wali (NBA President); Seeks referendum @ end of national exercise. Tropical Storm: Ripple effect of Hurricane Sandy which hit US & the Caribbean imminent in Lagos, within 7 to 14 days -Segun Oniru (Commissioner for Waterfront & Infrastructure). Bayelsa v Rivers: President Jonathan not involved in boundary dispute between -Reuben Abati (SA to President on Media); Cession plans of 5 Rivers oil communities to Bayelsa underway -Protesters. Money Laundering: Gov Abiola Ajimobi's wife, Florence Ajimobi, denies being arrested by London Metropolitan Police. Abia: State Govt shuts down, seals off over 100 illegal nursery, primary & secondary schools; Operators of schools to be tried @ Tribunal -Mrs Monica Philips (Commissioner for Education). Fuel Subsidy Scam: Ikeja High Court fixes November 12, 2012 for commencement of trial of Nasir Ali, son of Ahmadu Ali (fmr PDP National Chairman), 12 others. Budget of Commitment: Gov Liyel Imoke (Cross River) presents ₦151.3bn budget proposal for 2013 fiscal year to State House of Assembly; 70% capital expenditure, 30% recurrent.

S.J News• [Oct 30, 2012]

S.J News• [Oct 30, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Bayelsa Gov: Supreme Court upholds election of Gov Seriake Dickson (Bayelsa; PDP); Dismisses suit filed by Imoro Kabi (Change Advocacy Party Gov candidate) challenging Dickson's emergence in February 11 election. Petroleum Revenues: Petroleum Revenue Special Task Force to submit comprehensive report to President Jonathan on Friday; Committee chaired by Nuhu Ribadu (fmr EFCC Chairman). Edo: State House of Assembly dissolves caretaker committees for 18 Local Govt Areas; Chairmen to hand over to Heads of Personnel Management (HPM). Plateau: Unknown gunman open fire @ Burukutu Joint @ Gindi Akwatti, Barkin Ladi LG, Plateau state; No fewer than 4 killed, 7 others injured. Anambra: Traditional prime minister of Enugwu Ukwu in Njikoka LG, Chief Dennis Anaekwe, abducted in Anambra state. Sex Trafficking: 42-yr-old Nigerian jailed for 20 years in UK for trafficking female orphans into Britain; Witchcraft rituals used to ensure loyalty. Scam: Briton arraigned before Lagos State High Court by EFCC for allegedly defrauding Pilgrims Africa Limited of $227,035; Pleads not guilty to all 9-count charge. Perm Secs: President Jonathan approves posting of 5 new Permanent Secretaries sworn in on October 17; Redeploys 12 others to Ministries, Departments & Agencies (MDA).

S.J News• [Oct 29, 2012]

S.J News• [Oct 29, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ FIRS Revenue: Federal Inland Revenue Service generates ₦3.81tn (₦2.399tn oil taxes & ₦1.406tn non-oil taxes) in 9months; Surpasses ₦3.6tn provisional annual budget estimate 9 months into 2012. Ondo Gov Outcome: ACN National Assembly Caucus passes vote of confidence on party's leadership -Sen Gbenga Ashafa (Secretary, CAN Senate Caucus). Cocoa: FG distributes 3.6 million seedlings of cocoa pods to Nigerian farmers for free to revive dwindling fortune of agriculture -Dr Akinwumi Adesina (Minister of Agriculture). Kaduna: Suicide bomb attack @ St Rita Catholic Church in Malali, Kaduna state on Sunday; No fewer than 10 persons killed, 100 injured. CAP v PDP: Supreme Court to decide Gov Seriake Dickson's (Bayelsa; PDP) fate 2day as Imoro Kabi (Change Advocacy Party candidate) challenges his victory in February 11 gubernatorial election. Golden Eaglets: Nigeria U-17 team defeat Guinea 4-0 (agg 7-0) in Conakry, Guinea to qualify for next round of African Junior Championship.

S.J News• [Oct 28, 2012]

S.J News• [Oct 28, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ IPSAS: Nigeria fails to meet 2012 deadline for International Public Sector Accounting Standards; To be adopted in 2013 -Jonah Otunla (Accountant General of the Federation). Aviation: Corpse of stowaway found in undercarriage compartment of Arik Air aircraft @ Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos after return trip 4rm New York, US. Economy: 7th African Economic Conference to hold @ Kigali, Rwanda 4rm October 30 to November 2; Organised by AfDB, UNDP & ECA. 2013 Budget: FG to spend ₦2.34bn on legal bills legal bills in 2013 (₦3.19bn in 2012); ₦5.59bn allocated to Ministry of Justice Headquarters; Total of ₦22.4bn allocated to Justice sector. NTDC: Paul Cohen endorses Nigerian tourism; Safe & peaceful destination for Americans & other tourists exploring Africa's beauty -Cohen (American tourism expert). Akwa Ibom: FG to collaborate with Akwa Ibom state in turning Maintainance, Repairs & Overhaul (MRO) facilities @ Akwa Ibom Int'l Airport to national hanger -President Jonathan. South-West Caucus Meeting: Peoples Democratic Party can reclaim lost South-Western states in 2015 if disciplined -Olusegun Obasanjo (erstwhile president).

S.J News• [Oct 27, 2012]

S.J News• [Oct 27, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ NIMASA: Nigerian Maritime Administration & Safety Agency earmarks over ₦250m for procurement of relief materials for Internally Displaced Persons -Ziakede Akpobolokemi (DG, NIMASA). Cessna 208 Aircraft: Gov Danbaba Suntai (Taraba) transferred to National Hospital, Abuja 4rm Yola hospital; Survived crash alongside 5 others in Yola, Adamawa state. Air Force C-130H: Femi Falana (SAN) gives FG end-of-month ultimatum for payment of widows of plane crash victims on September 26, 1992; Over 100 military personnel killed in Ejigbo. Flood: Delta state Govt sets up committee to manage FG's ₦500m fund; 12-member committee headed by Justice Francis Tabai (rtd Supreme Court Judge). House of Reps: Abductors release 72-yr-old mother of Hon Abiodun Abudu Balogun (Ijebu-East/Ogun Water Side federal constituency); Kidnapped @ her Ita-Otu, Ijebu Waterside, Ogun state residence. White House Tussle: Colin Powell (R; fmr US Secretary of State) endorses President Barack Obama (D) for 2nd term; Presidential election to hold November 6, 2012. Tax Fraud: Silvio Berlusconi (76yrs; AC Milan President) sentenced to 4 years in prison by Milan court for tax evasion; Stepped down as Italian prime minister in November.

S.J News• [Oct 26, 2012]

S.J News• [Oct 26, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Aviation: Delta State Govt approves ₦37.3bn for upgrade of Osubi, Warri Airstrip to international airport -Chike Ogeah (Commissioner for Information). Pilgrimage: President Jonathan orders probe into deportation of female pilgrims 4rm Saudi Arabia. Cessna 208 Aircraft: Gov Dambaba Fulani Suntai (Taraba) survives air crash alongside 5 others @ Yola, Adamawa state; Aircraft piloted by governor. Pugilism: Isaac Ekpo (Nigerian pugilist) knocks John Amosu (Ghanaian) out in 11th round in Ghana to win West African Boxing Union (WABU) Super Middle weight crown. 2012 Budget: FG releases ₦300bn capital votes to Ministries, Departments & Agencies for 4th quarter of 2012; ₦1.01tn released thus far (75% of capital budget). Oloba Farm: Gov Rauf Aregbesola (Osun) opens cattle ranch @ Iwo, Osun state to boost agriculture, meat & food production, food processing & mass agro-based employment. Lagos: 3rd Mainland Bridge to be opened to traffic 4rm November 6 as scheduled by Borini Prono (contractor) -Federal Ministry of Works. Pakistani Schoolgirl: Malala Yousafzai's family arrives Birmingham, UK hospital to visit 15-year-old daughter; Shot in head by Taliban gunman on October 9.

S.J News• [Oct 25, 2012]

S.J News• [Oct 25, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Traffic Law (Danfo, Molue): Commercial bus drivers & conductors to wear uniforms & badges 4rm January, 2013 -Kayode Opeifa (Commissioner for Transportation, Lagos). Sedative: FG to ban rophynol (drug used to lace drinks); FEC approves Nigeria National Pharmaco-Vigilance Policy for management of adverse drug reactions -Prof Onyebuchi Chukwu (Minister of Health). Ogun: State Govt gives ₦7.5m to families of 5 slained police officers in Ogun state; ₦500,000 each for burial expenses; Next of kins to receive ₦1,000,000 each after burial. Cardinals: Bishop John Olorunfemi Onaiyekan (Catholic Archbishop of Abuja) named Cardinal by Pope Benedict XVI; Under 80yrs, thus eligible to enter conclave to select Pope's successor; Consistory to hold November 24. 2013 AFCON: 16 teams drawn into 4 groups; Nigeria (Super Eagles) in Group C alongside Zambia (defending champion), Burkina Faso & Ethiopia. EFCC v ex-Gov: Federal High Court, Lafia fixes November 19 for arraignment of Aliyu Akwe Doma (fmr Nasarawa Gov) & 6 others over laundering of ₦15bn state funds. NNL: 2012/2013 Nigeria National League (NNL) season to kick off December 8; Earlier slated for October 27.

S.J News• [Oct 24, 2012]

S.J News• [Oct 24, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Crude Oil: Production reduced by 500,000 bpd due to flood -Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR). Forbes: Aliko Dangote, Tony Elumelu, Joyce Banda (Malawian President), Dr James Mwangi (MD, Kenya’s Equity Bank) & Stephen Saad (co-founder, Aspen Pharmacare) nominated for Africa Person of the Year Award. House of Reps: Mother of Hon Abiodun Abudu Balogun (Ijebu North/Ijebu East//Ogun Waterside Federal Constituency) abducted in Ogun state. Money Laundering (en route Dubai): Federal High Court, Lagos convicts 25-year-old man for false declaration of $4.5m; Nabbed @ MMIA, Lagos with $7.05m; Ordered to forfeit 25% of undeclared amount. Super Eagles Coach: Stephen Keshi to get official house & car soon, worth over ₦15m, in fulfilment of 4-year contract signed in November -Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). FIRS v Oando: Tax Appeal Tribunal (TAT) ends 7-year legal tussle; Orders Oando to pay ₦72.9m as liabilities to Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). Insurance: Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) & National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) to collaborate for supervision & regulation of companies quoted in Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) -Ms Arunma Oteh (DG, SEC). Cross Carpeting: Kogi State House of Assembly suspends 2 members for defecting; Henry Ojuola (ANPP to ACN); Funsho Daniel (ANPP to PDP); Former assembly leadership informed by ANPP 2 months ago -Lawal Jimoh (Speaker). Goal-line Technology: FIFA signs licence agreements with GoalRef & Hawk-Eye; To be introduced in English Premier League in 2013-14 seasons.

S.J News• [Oct 23, 2012]

S.J News• [Oct 23, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Kogi: House of Reps suspends activities of Kogi State House of Assembly following impeachment of Abdulahi Bello (Speaker). Federal University of Agricuture, Makurdi: Prof Emmanuel Kucha appointed as Vice Chancellor; Replaces Prof Daniel Uza; To assume duty on November 17, 2012. Holiday: FG declares Thursday & Friday as public holidays to mark 2012 Eidi-el-kabir celebrations -Abba Moro (Minister of Interior). ₦850m Scam: Trial of 3 Bank PHB (now Keystone Bank) officials, Nulec Industries fixed for November 27, 2012; Accused arraigned by EFCC for allegedly defrauding MD of Dozzy Oil. CBN Act of 2007 (Amendment): Sanusi Lamido Sanusi (CBN Gov) kicks against House of Reps' attempt; Bill seeks exclusion of CBN Gov as Chairman of CBN board chairman & Deputy governors as board members. Fuel Subsidy Scam: Federal High Court, Lagos strikes out bail application filed by Ifeanyi Ubah (MD, Capital Oil & Gas) & 4 employees. ₦47bn Theft: Erastus Akingbola (fmr MD, Intercontinental Bank) & Bayo Dada (co-accused) ordered to close defence due to failure to produce witness after series of adjournments. Ondo Gov Election: Sen David Mark (Senate President) & Emeka Ihedioha (Deputy Speaker) call on opposition parties to desist 4rm challenging outcome of election.

S.J News• [Oct 22, 2012]

S.J News• [Oct 22, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Iroko, Brolly, Broom: Gov Olusegun Mimiko (Ondo; LP) re-elected as Ondo governor; LP polled 260,199 votes; Olusola Oke (PDP) with 155,961 & Rotimi Akeredolu (ACN) 143,512 votes. IPSAS: Globally accepted International Public Sector Accounting Standards to be adopted as new accounting standard in Nigeria by 2013 -Jonah Otunla (Accountant-General). Solarin: Dr Tai Solarin’s widow, Sheila Solarin (co-founder of Mayflower School, Ogun), passes on @ Babcock University Teaching Hospital (BUTH), Ogun state dies; Aged 88 years. SSS: Sen Ahmed Zanna (Borno central) summoned over alleged ties with Boko Haram sect; Shuaibu Bama (sect member) arrested in building along Damboa Road in Maiduguri, Borno state. Rivers: Augustine Wokocha (Commissioner for Power), Dr Richard Maduenyi abducted on October 13; Former regains freedom, Latter died in custody. PIF: FG inaugurates Performance Improvement Facility scheme for improvement of services provided by Federal Civil Service -Isa Bello Sali (Head of Civil Service). Libya: Moussa Ibrahim (ex-Gadhafi's spokesman) denies being in Libya & captured by Libyan special forces in audio message.

S.J News• [Oct 21, 2012]

S.J News• [Oct 21, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Ndigbo: Igbo leaders clamour for state creation in South-eastern region @ Dr Alex Ekwueme (fmr Vice President) 80th birthday in Enugu state. Security: Gov Ibikunle Amosun (Ogun) awarded Best Security Conscious State Governor in West Africa @ La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra, Ghana by Security Watch Africa. Money Laundering: EFCC nabs Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) official with $1.4m (₦218m) @ MMIA, Lagos. Certificate Forgery: University of Jos issues disclaimer vis-à-vis possession of Advanced Diploma in Public Administration (ADPA) by Hon Abdulrazak Nuhu Bature (Ningi/Warji Federal Constituency of Bauchi). Pension: About ₦3.3trn deducted 4rm Local Govt Pension Funds without proper accountability since 1976 -Abdulrasheed Maina (Chairman, Pension Reform Task Team). Match fixing: Zimbabwe FA ban 15 players & officials for life for fixing friendlies played in Asia between 2007 & 2009. Libya: Moussa Ibrahim (Gadhafi's ex-spokesman) captured in Tarhouna, 65km south of Tripoli, Libya; transferred to Tripoli for interrogation -Prime Minister's office

S.J News• [Oct 20, 2012]

S.J News• [Oct 20, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Ondo Gov: Olusegun Mimiko (LP), Olusola Oke (PDP), Rotimi Akeredolu (ACN; fmr NBA President) tussle for throne as gubernatorial election holds 2day; Over 11,000 policemen deployed. Procurement & Production of Military Equipment: VP Namadi Sambo inaugurates presidential committee on Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON). Foreign Account: EFCC freezes $103,762 (₦16,083,110), traced to Bermuda Island (overseas UK territory), belonging to a retired civil servant standing trial @ Federal High Court, Abuja -Wilson Uwujaren (EFCC. spokesman). Valediction: Air Marshal Mohammed Dikko Umar (fmr Chief of Air Staff) retires 4rm Nigerian Air Force (NAF); Replaced with Air Vice Marshall Alex Badeh. UN Ambassador: United Nations Office on Drug & Crime (UNODC) appoints Joke Silva & Jude Abaga (MI) as National Goodwill Ambassadors for human trafficking. EFCC v Cash Smuggler: Absence of presiding judge @ Federal High Court, Lagos stalls arraignment of 25-yr-old man caught with over $7m @ MMIA, Lagos en route Dubai on 27th September, 2012. Larceny: Police recovers Toyota Highlander SUV snatched @ Area 11 Garki, Abuja; Armed robbery suspect shot dead; 2 accomplices turn fugitives. Lebanon: Car bomb during rush hour in Beirut, Lebanon kills no fewer than 8 persons, 78 injured; Intelligence official, Wissam al-Hassan, killed in explosion.

S.J News• [Oct 19, 2012]

S.J News• [Oct 19, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ SEC: Senate Committee on Capital Market backs House of Reps' resolution on immediate removal of Ms Aruma Oteh (DG, Securities & Exchange Commission). Kogi Brouhaha: Security personnel of impeached Speaker of Kogi State House of Assembly, Abdullahi Bello, withdrawn by M.M Katsina (Kogi CP) @ 2 am on Thursday. Aluu Killings: Police dismisses Lucky Orji, sergeant involved in the killing of 4 University of Port Harcourt students in Aluu, Rivers state -Ben Ugwuegbulam (Police spokesman). Milk Consumption: Peak milk names Mrs Omolewa Ahmed (Kwara state Gov's wife) as Milk Ambassador in Kwara state. Aviation: General Aviation Terminal (GAT) of Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos to be opened on Monday -Stella Odua (Minister of Aviation). Fraudulent Bidding: Delta, Edo, Ekiti & Ondo state governors reject outcome of bidding for Benin Power Distribution Company conducted by BPE; Vigeo Power Consortium emerged winner over states. Lagos: Gov Babatunde Fashola inaugurates maternal & child care mortality reduction programme; 45,249 babies delivered (15,050 caesarian sections; 29,497 normal) between 2010 & June 2012 in 5 hospitals. CJ: National Judicial Council (NJC) rejects Adamawa, Kwara & Osun state governors' recommendations for appointments of Chief Judges; Forward nominations based on seniority -NJC.

S.J News• [Oct 18, 2012]

S.J News• [Oct 18, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ 1st Lady: Patience Jonathan returns to Abuja after spending over 6 weeks overseas; Denies having terminal illness or undergoing cosmetic surgery. Piracy: Unknown gunmen intercept ship operated by Bourbon Int'l Oil (French coy) in Bayelsa state; 6 Russian sailors & 1 Estonian abducted. FEC: Federal Executive Council approves use of Performance Contract system as basis for career promotion in federal civil service -Labaran Maku (Minister of Information). Aluu Killings: Magistrate’s Court in Port Harcourt, Rivers state remands 13 suspects arrested vis-à-vis killing of 4 University of Port Harcourt students. Adamawa PDP: National Working Committee (NWC) dissolves executive committee; Caretaker committee sworn-in to manage affairs pending Local Govt election; Headed by Umar Dama-gun (Yobe state). Plateau North Sen District: Gyang Nyam Pwajok (fmr Chief of Staff to Gov Jonah Jang) sworn in as Senator following demise of Sen Gyang Dantong. WMD: Plan to detonate 454kg bomb (defused before attempt) in front of Federal Reserve Bank, New York foiled; Quazi Mohammad Rezwanul Ahsan Nafis (21-year-old Bangladeshi) nabbed by FBI.

S.J News• [Oct 17, 2012]

S.J News• [Oct 17, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Up-and-Down like Wall Street: Senate recommends $78 as benchmark price of crude oil per barrel in 2013 Budget, House of Reps @ $80 & Presidency @ $75. Flood: 26,358 ex-Niger Delta militants (Phase I & II) donate ₦52.7m (₦2,000 each) of their October allowances to victims of flood disaster in Niger Delta region -Kingsley Kuku (SA to President on Niger-Delta). Delta: Prof Hope Eghagha (Commissioner for Higher Education) released 16 days after; Abducted in Delta on September 29. Kwara: High Court, Abuja dismisses ₦5bn defamation suit filed by Sen Bukola Saraki (fmr Kwara Gov) against Mohammed Dele Belgore (ACN Gov candidate) due to repeated failure of Festus Keyamo (plaintiff's counsel) in court. Okene Killings & Flood: Abdullai Bello (Speaker, Kogi House of Assembly), Deputy Speaker, Majority Leader, Chief Whip & Minority Leader impeached; Speaker replaced by Lawal Jimoh (Okene II). Bayelsa: Gov Seriake Dickson (Bayelsa) orders evacuation as flood submerges President Jonathan’s hometown, Otuoke; Residents relocated to relief camp. AFCON Qualifiers: Confederation of African Football (CAF) disqualifies Senegal 4rm 2013 Africa Cup of Nations; Losing 2-0 to Ivory Coast in 74th minute when home fans rioted @ Dakar stadium.

S.J News• [Oct 16, 2012]

S.J News• [Oct 16, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ JAMB Exams: Computer-based testing to commence on transitional scale in 2013 (between 150,000 & 250,000 candidates); To be fully blown by 2015 -Prof Dibu Ojerinde (JAMB Registrar). Food/Flood: Flood disaster won't lead to food shortage in 2013; Flood recovery food programme to be setup to increase food in affected states -Dr Akinwunmi Adeshina (Minister of Agriculture). 2013 Budget: Proposed annual budget for cleaning & fumigation of ministry premises put @ ₦43,381,673 -Ministry of Finance. Fuel Subsidy Scam: Federal High Court, Lagos rejects ex-parte motion filed by Patrick Ubah (MD, Capital Oil & Gas) & 4 workers; To remain in police detention. Lagos High Court, Ikeja: Minimum of 76 stab wounds inflicted on Mrs Titilayo Omozoje (fmr Skye Bank employee) -Prof John Oladapo Obafunwa (LASUTH Pathologist); Allegedly murdered by husband on June 24, 2011. PCA: Federal High Court, Abuja strikes out suit seeking to stop reinstatement of Justice Isa Ayo Salami (suspended President, Court of Appeal) by President Jonathan. EFCC v ex-NBA VP: Emonena Blessing Ukiri (fmr NBA Vice President) remanded in prison custody by Federal High Court, Port Harcourt over ₦35m scam; Pleads not guilty to charges. Alternative Power Source: Planned generation of 450MW solar power by FG to be added to national grid -VP Namadi Sambo. Town Hall Debate (Part II): Barack Obama (D) & Mitt Romney (R) to debate 2day @ Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York; 3rd & final presidential debate to hold October 22 in Florida.

S.J News• [Oct 15, 2012]

S.J News• [Oct 15, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Forex: Sale of foreign excange to bureaux de change (BDC) to stop soon; Accounts to be credited; Policies underway -Sanusi Lamido Sanusi (CBN Governor). Education: Over ₦12bn approved by FG for supply of equipment & rehabilitation of laboratories in 51 federal & state polytechnics -National Technical Board of Education (NTBE). Welfare: National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) workers threaten to embark on indefinite strike; Issue 21-day ultimatum. Benue: Sen George Akume (Senate Minority Leader; ACN) mismanaged funds meant for Tomatoes Juice Company in Wannune Tarka LG, Benue -Gov Gabriel Suswam (Benue; PDP). Kaduna: 24 persons killed by unknown gunmen in Dongo Dawa village in Gwari LG, Kaduna state. NCC Licence: Nigerian Communications Commission issues 14-day ultimatum to illegal vehicle tracking service providers using satellite or terrestrial networks. U-17 African Championship: Nigeria's Golden Eaglets defeats Junior Syli Stars of Guinea 3-0 in 1st leg match @ UJ Esuene Stadium in Calabar, Cross River state. Libya: Parliament elects Ali Zidan (defector 4rm Gadaffi regime) as new Prime Minister with 93 votes; To propose cabinet within 2 weeks; Mustafa Abu Shagur (erstwhile PM) dismissed 1 week ago.

S.J News• [Oct 14, 2012]

S.J News• [Oct 14, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC): FG, States & Local Govts share ₦574.402bn for September; Gross revenue @ ₦594.701bn; ₦564.884bn in preceding month; ₦1.7bn transferred to Excess Crude Account (ECA); ECA rises to $8.4bn. Osun: Najeem Salam's (Speaker, State House of Assembly) 1st wife, Muiba, rescued in Ogun state; Abducted in Ejigbo, Osun state last Tuesday. 2013 AFCON: Super Eagles defeats Liberia’s Lone Star 6-1 (agg 8-3) @ UJ Esuene Stadium, Calabar, Cross River to qualify for 2013 Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa. Ondo Gov: President Jonathan reads riot act as Olusola Oke (PDP), Rotimi Akeredolu (ACN; fmr NBA President) tussle for throne; Election to hold October 20; Promises free & fair poll. Gombe United FC: Maurice Cooreman (Belgian) to sign contract as Technical Adviser by Monday; 8th Nigerian club to coach. Averted Elimination: Africa Cup of Nations match between Senegal & Ivory Coast halted as fans riot @ stadium in Dakar, Senegal; Home team losing 2-0 with about 15 minutes left to play. Flight Over Syria: Turkish civilian planes banned over Syrian territory days after Syrian-bound plane was intercepted in Turkey for allegedly carrying Russian-made munitions for Syrian army; Display seized goods publicly -Syria.

S.J News• [Oct 13, 2012]

S.J News• [Oct 13, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Indiscipline: PDP's National Working Committee (NWC) suspends Vice Chairman, North East, Girigiri Lawal, for one month -Olisa Metuh (National Publicity Secretary, PDP). Keystone Bank: Shehu Muhammad (ED, Corporate Banking) appointed as Acting MD/CEO of Keystone Bank; Oti Ikomi (fmr MD/CEO) resigned on October 11, 2012. Flood: President Jonathan visits Anambra & Bayelsa states; Flood victims to be resettled. Brazil to Lagos: NDLEA nabs 33-year-old man with 2.472kg of cocaine factory-packed in jewellery @ MMIA, Lagos. 2013 Budget: Office of President (₦355.9m), Vice President (₦ 160.83m) & Secretary to the Govt of the Federation (₦1.07bn) to spend ₦1.59bn on welfare packages; Nigeria Police to spend ₦110m on dog feed. NEMA: National Emergency Management Agency registers 53,489 internally displaced persons in Anambra & Delta states. Nobel Prize: European Union (EU) receives Nobel Peace Prize award for transforming Europe -Thorbjoern Jagland (President, Nobel committee).

S.J News• [Oct 12, 2012]

S.J News• [Oct 12, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Fuel Subsidy: Magistrate’s Court, Lagos orders remand of Dr Patrick Ubah (MD, Capitol Oil & Gas), 7 others for 14 days by Special Fraud Unit (SFU) over alleged ₦ 56bn scam. Kogi Gov: Federal High Court, Abuja dismisses suit filed by PDP stalwart seeking nullification of Gov idris Wada's election. Tax: Kwara State Internal Revenue Service drags University of Ilorin to Ilorin High Court for unremitted ₦971m tax between January 2004 & December 2008. 2013 Budget: Sen David Mark (Senate President) & Aminu Tambuwal (Speaker) unfair to President Jonathan over comments during presentation, 3 months ahead of new fiscal year -Dr Doyin Okupe (SA to the President on Public Affairs). Abuja-Lokoja: House of Reps summons Mike Onolememen (Minister of Works) over lamentable state of road; Advocates use of concrete barrier embankment, not aluminium rails, for bridges on federal roads. Plank Market: Fire guts no fewer than 100 shops @ Oke-Afa Plank Market, Ejigbo road, Lagos; No casualty recorded. House of Reps: 8-man ad hoc panel set up to probe Femi Otedola's ₦140.9bn secret debt payment to Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON); Chaired by Femi Gbajabiamila (Minority Leader; ACN).

S.J News• [Oct 11, 2012]

S.J News• [Oct 11, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ 2013 Budget: President Jonathan presents budget proposal of ₦4.92trn to National Assembly; ₦380.02bn Statutory Transfers; ₦591.76bn Debt Service; ₦2.41trn Recurrent (Non-Debt) & ₦1.54trn Capital Expenditure. Fuel Subsidy Scam: EFCC re-arraigns Abdulazeez Arisekola-Alao's (IB biz man) son before Lagos High Court, Ikeja for subsidy fraud; ₦1bn received for importing 15,206.733 metric tons of PMS never supplied. Automobile: Toyota (Japan's biggest automaker) to recall over 7.4 million vehicles worldwide due to faulty power window switch. Osun: Abductors of Najeem Salaam's (Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly) wife, Muiba, demand ₦200m for her release. INEC: 2 persons in INEC's employ remanded in prison custody by Akure Chief Magistrates’ Court for unlawful possession of 1,000 voters' card. Plateau: Overnight attack @ Riyom LG, Plateau state leads to death of 14 persons. 2013 Nations Cup Qualifier: Mikel Obi arrives @ camp ahead of match against Liberia; 1st appearance under Coach Stephen Keshi; Joseph Yobo (Captain) to miss match due to knee injury.

S.J News• [Oct 10, 2012]

S.J News• [Oct 10, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Fuel Subsidy Scam: Lagos High Court, Ikeja grants bail to 8 accused oil marketers arraigned by EFCC on October 5, 2012 for fraudulent reception of ₦3.7bn. Presidential Technical Committee: 36 states & FCT to share ₦13.3bn (based on flood impact) as direct intervention; Govt agencies to get ₦4.3bn. Budgetary Allocation: Senate Committee on Education gives federal universities 2-week ultimatum for clarification on financial activities & budget implementation in the last 1 year. MTEF & FSP: House of Reps okays $80 per barrel of crude oil as benchmark for 2013 budget proposal; $75 proposed by Presidency. Agric: Agriculture Transformation Implementation Council holds maiden meeting; To address impact of flood on production; Only 40% of Nigeria’s 84million hectares of arable land utilized; ₦1bn daily cost for importation of rice to end by 2015. Kidnap: Najeem Salaam's (Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly) 1st wife, Muiba, abducted by unknown gunmen in Ejigbo, Osun state. Flooding: National Committee on Flood Relief & Rehabilitation setup to raise funds to relieve victims; Mike Adenuga as Chief Fund Mobiliser; Headed by Aliko Dangote & Olisa Agbakoba (fmr NBA President). Theft: CBN recovers over ₦5bn illegal deductions on depositors’ funds 4rm commercial banks; Monies returned to owners -Kingsley Moghalu (Deputy Gov, Financial Service). Mass Transit Train Service: 10 persons sentenced to 10 hours of community service each by Lagos State Special Offences Court, Ikeja for hanging on coaches.

S.J News• [Oct 9, 2012]

S.J News• [Oct 9, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Presidential Address: President Jonathan to address nation on a wide range of issues by 7am 2day –Dr Reuben Abati (SA to President on Media & Publicity). Bakassi Peninsula: FG will not appeal International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) judgment which ceded Peninsula to Cameroon on 10th October, 2002 -Mohammed Bello Adoke (AGF & Minister of Justice). PMS, DPK, AGO: ₦251.2bn to be spent by FG on Turn Around Maintenance of 3 refineries -Mrs Diezani Alison-Madueke (Minister of Petroleum Resources). APGA: Enugu High Court suspends embattled Chairman; Victor Umeh barred 4rm acting as National Chairman of APGA pending the judgment in a substantive suit -Justice Innocent Umezuruike (Chief Judge, Enugu). Rights Violation: TheNews Magazine journalist, Desmond Utonwen, awarded ₦100m as damages by Abuja High Court; Brutalised by police on December 11, 2009. Defence: President Jonathan decorates new service chiefs; Admiral Ola Ibrahim (Chief of Defence Staff), Vice Admiral Dele Ezeoba (Chief of Naval Staff), Air Marshall Alex Badeh (Chief of Air Staff); Lt Gen Azubuike Ihejirika (Chief of Army Staff) retains post. Kwara UTD: Samson David Unuanel (erstwhile Enyimba coach) appointed as new Technical Manager of Kwara United Football Club, Ilorin for 2012/2013 league season. Nobel Prize: John Gurdon (Briton; 79yrs) & Shinya Yamanaka (Japan; 50yrs) share Nobel Prize (Medicine/Physiology) for groundbreaking discovery in reprogramming adult cells into stem cells.

S.J News• [Oct 8, 2012]

S.J News• [Oct 8, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Crude Oil: Reserves to be increased 4rm 37bn to 40bn barrels, Production 4rm 2.4million barrels per day to 4million bpd by 2020 -Engr Andrew Yakubu (GMD, NNPC). Insurgency: Joint Task Force kills Bakaka (Boko Haram's field commander) in Damaturu, Yobe state; 30 members killed; 10 others arrested; Ammunition recovered -Lt Eli Lazarus (JTF spokesman). Pipeline: Bodies of 3 PPMC (NNPC subsidiary) engineers recovered; Slain by pipeline vandals @ Arepo, Ogun state in September. Plateau North Senatorial By-election: Gyang Pwajok wins election held in 6 LGA; Seat vacant due to demise of Sen Gyang Dantong on July 8; Polled 195,349 votes; DPP polled 38,847 votes. Niger: Police discovers bomb factory in Maitunmbi area of Minna, Niger; Ammunition recovered. Pilgrimage: FG delegation, led by Aminu Tambuwal (House of Reps Speaker), departs for Saudi Arabia; Female pilgrims detained, deported for not being accompanied by male chaperons. Telecoms: Target of 105 million telecoms subscriber base in Nigeria surpassed; Active subscriber base @ 105.2 million as @ August 2012 -Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). Venezuela: Hugo Chavez (President since 1999) re-elected; Wins 4th term in office; 90% of votes counted; Chavez @ 54.42% (7.4million votes) & Henrique Capriles (opposition leader) @ 44.97% (6.1m).

S.J News• [Oct 7, 2012]

S.J News• [Oct 7, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ NDLEA: Sniffer dogs @ MMIA, Lagos detect 3 consignments of heroin imported 4rm Pakistan; Weighs 29.260kg with estimated street worth of ₦351m; Concealed in balls & woollen carpets. Defence: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), New Service Chiefs to be decorated by President Jonathan on Monday @ Presidential Villa, Abuja. ACN: Contrary to Mohammed Soba's (embattled Chairman, Kaduna ACN) claims, Lai Mohammed (National Publicity Secretary) denies selling Nuhu Ribadu's (ACN flagbearer) 2011 presidential bid to PDP for $100m (N16bn). Piracy: Over 3,000 cartons of pirated books 4rm China, over ₦1bn worth, seized by Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) -Chris Nkwocha (NCC Deputy Director, Lagos Office). CAF Champions League: 1st leg semi-final between Sunshine Stars (Nigeria) & Al Ahly (Egypt) on Saturday in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun state ends in 3-3 draw. Terrorism: Abu Hamza, 4 other terror suspects appear in US court after extradition 4rm UK. Reconnaissance or Attack?: Drone (unmanned aircraft) shot down by Israeli air force over northern Negev desert -Lt Col Avital Leibovich (Military spokesman). ex-papal Butler: Vatican court convicts Pope Benedict’s erstwhile butler, Paolo Gabriele, over theft of confidential papers; To spend 18 months behind bars.

S.J News• [Oct 6, 2012]

S.J News• [Oct 6, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Fuel Subsidy Scam: EFCC arraigns 13 new oil marketers @ Lagos High Court, Ikeja over reception of ₦4.6bn by false pretence & using fake documents. President, Court of Appeal: House of Reps backs National Judicial Council's (NJC) position on reinstatement of Justice Ayo Isa Salami (suspended PCA); We have exclusive power to recall him -NJC. Illegal Bunkering: Joint Task Force (JTF), Niger Delta arrests 20 Ghanaians & 6 Nigerians over crude oil theft; Handed over to Nigeria Security & Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for prosecution. Cynthia Osokogu: Remains of 25-yr-old interred in home town, Boji Boji Owa in Ika North-East LG, Delta state; Sept 7th burial postponed due to inconclusive autopsy. Bayelsa State House of Assembly (43rd CPA): Kombowel Benson (Speaker), 18 other members investigated by Special Fraud Unit, Ikoyi, Lagos over alleged misappropriation of ₦78m. Oyo: State House of Assembly approves Gov Abiola Ajimobi's (Oyo) request to raise ₦50bn capital market for state projects & $56.24m loan 4rm African Development Bank (ADB). Taraba: Josephine Tuktur (Ag Chief Judge) swears in Garba Umar as Deputy Governor following impeachment of predecessor, Sani Abubakar Danladi, by State House of Assembly. Federal Civil Service: President Jonathan approves appointment of 5 new permanent secretaries 4rm Ekiti, Imo, Katsina & Kogi & Niger states -Isa Sali (Head of Service). Brawl: Ogun state Govt suspends Oba Fatai Akorede Akamo (Olu of Itori) & Chief Adisa Akinremi (Baale of Lapeleke) pending investigation of public show of shame. UK to US: High Court, London ends legal battle; Abu Hamza al-Masri & 4 other terror suspects extradited to US to face terror charges.

S.J News• [Oct 5, 2012]

S.J News• [Oct 5, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Ikoyi/ Obalende LCDA: Local Govt Election Petitions Tribunal declares Babajide Obanikoro (PDP; 3,770 votes) winner of LG poll; Nullifies election of Adewale Adeniji (ACN; 3,248 votes). Service Chiefs: Air Chief Marshal Oluseyi Petinrin (Chief of Defence Staff) retires, replaced with Vice Admiral Ola Ibrahim (fmr Chief of Naval Staff); Rear Admiral Dele Ezeoba now Chief of Naval Staff; Air Vice Marshall Alex Badeh as Chief of Air Staff; Lt Gen Azubuike Ihejirika retained as Chief of Army Staff. ex-Niger Delta Militants: Kingsley Kuku's (SA to President on Niger Delta) memo approved; 3,642 more ex-militants added to Presidential Amnesty Programme; Total of 30,000 undergoing reforms. Dec 14, 2012: Supreme Court to deliver judgment on National Democratic Party's (NDP) appeal seeking nullification of President Jonathan's election in 2011 General election. Taraba: State House of Assembly impeaches Sani Abubakar Danladi (Deputy Gov) over allegations of gross misconduct; 20 out of 24 members (over two-thirds) voted in favour -Speaker. Jordanian Parliament: King Abdullah II (Monarch) dissolves Chamber of Deputies on eve of Muslim Brotherhood's rally for reforms; To call early elections (by end of 2012). Bank ID: INEC voter's card to be accepted as identification in deposit money banks & financial institutions -Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Anti-apartheid Hero: Arcbishop Desmond Tutu (South African activist; Nobel Peace Laureate) wins $1m Mo Ibrahim Foundation prize in Senegal. Formula One: Michael Schumacher (43yrs; 7-time world champion) to retire for 2nd time @ end of season; 91 Grands Prix to his name.

S.J Jokes (Response)

BB Broadcast: Which of these did u do as a child? 1) Dip the bread inside the tea? 2) Mix d entire white rice & stew before eating 3) Pour dry garri on ur beans porridge 4) Share the meat & let the eldest pick first 5) Crack the bone & suck out the marrow 6) Can't eat d meat until u finish d food 7) Put the morning tea inside the freezer to block 8) Bite the crown & put it into the bottle of coke 9) Use d meat to finish d remaining eba 10) Put the medicine inside the roll of eba 11) Licking the plate with ur tongue. Be sincere n kip d fun going!!! Don't spoil the fun pls S.J's Response: 1) I still dip bread inside tea 2) Do u mean I'm still a child? 3) I'm now inventive; I pour wet garri on the beans 4) I'm the eldest. Besides, we ate fish 5) I use to suck out the narrow hole. Is it also called 'marrow' ? 6) I could eat the meat, but I didn't. 'Can't ' & 'Didn't' aint same 7) Had a bricklayer as a friend. So instead, I kept my tea in his blocks 8) Just checked my dictionary, were cokes kings too? 9) Meat finishes before eba remains 10) 2 kings can't dwell in a temple. Sickness is foreign & medicine is it's cousin; I don't know them 11) Why should I come so low? My right forefinger does it better Did I spoil the fun? -S.J Rapor

S.J News• [Oct 4, 2012]

S.J News• [Oct 4, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ 2013 Budget: October 4th date shifted; President Jonathan to now present 2013 budget proposal to joint session of National Assembly on October 11, 2012. Crude Oil: Sanusi Lamido Sanusi (CBN Gov) faults House of Reps' upward review of benchmark 4rm $75 to $82 in 2013-2015 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) & Fiscal Strategy Paper. INEC: INEC so broke; Can't pay staff salaries 4rm October; Only ₦10bn out of ₦35bn earmarked in 2012 budget was released in March -Prof Attahiru Jega (INEC Chairman). Peacekeeping Mission: 4 Nigerian peacekeepers killed & 8 wounded last night in an ambush in Darfur, Sudan -UNAMID. CBN: Foreign reserves rise 4rm $41.186bn to $41.33bn (0.3% increase) as @ end of September; $177m sold @ Wholesale Dutch Auction System (WDAS). Seme Border: Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) nabs couple @ Gbaji-Yeke checkpoint for importing 30kg of Cannabis (Indian hemp), worth ₦3.2m, 4rm Benin. Fuel Subsidy Verification: 4 members of Presidential Committee arraigned before Magistrates’ Court, Lagos for alleged reception of ₦1.5m bribe 4rm Integrated Oil & Gas (owned by fmr Minister of Interior, Emmanuel Ihenacho). Number Plates: Vehicles with other states' number plates to be changed to Lagos' for commercial transportation in Lagos state; Residents in Lagos to change private vehicles' plates to Lagos' -Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO). Black Flood: More flooding resulting 4rm release of water 4rm dams in Cameroon & Guinea imminent -Ishaya Chinoko (NEMA Zonal Coordinator, Abuja). FIFA Ranking: Nigeria drops 5 places to 63rd in world ranking; Drops 3 places to rank 13th in Africa.

S.J News• [Oct 3, 2012]

S.J News• [Oct 3, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ President, Court of Appeal: We have exclusive constitutional powers to reinstate Justice Ayo Isa Salami (Suspendend PCA); Justice Dalhatu Adamu's (Ag PCA) stay in office is illegal -NJC. State Executive Council: Gov Abiola Ajimobi (Oyo) approves reinstatement of 1,499 out of 3,000 workers sacked by his administration. Adamawa: Unknown gunmen open fire on students of Federal Polytechnic Mubi, Adamawa state @ campus hostel on October 1st; No fewer than 25 persons killed. Flood: Gov Peter Obi (Anambra) offers Govt Lodge in Onistha, Anambra state to displaced persons; Sen Andy Uba (Anambra South) calls on President to declare emergency in affected areas. NAPTIP: National Agency for Prohibition of Traffic in Persons & Other Related Matters nabs baby-selling syndicate; 5 babies recovered; Babies taken 4rm cells. 2013-2015 MTEF & Fiscal Strategy Paper: House of Reps raises crude oil benchmark 4rm $75 to $82 per barrel; Budget deficit slashed 4rm ₦1.3trn to ₦ 791.3bn; Proposes 52% cut in internal borrowing (4rm ₦727.19bn to ₦381.25bn. Freedom of Information (FOI) Act: Federal High Court, Lagos orders CBN to account for ₦191bn assets seized 4rm Mrs Cecilia Ibru (fmr MD, Oceanic Bank) within 72 hours.

S.J News• [Oct 2, 2012]

S.J News• [Oct 2, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Keffi Declaration: Honorary degrees not to be bestowed upon serving politicians; Effective 4rm January, 2013 -Association of Vice Chancellors of Nigerian Universities. Henry Okah: Trial resumes in South Africa for allegedly masterminding bombings @ Nigeria's 50th independence celebrations in 2010; Been in custody since October 2010. FAAC: ₦5.5trn earned 4rm mineral & non-mineral revenue between January & August, 2012 -Federation Accounts Allocations Committee; ₦1.5trn lodged into Excess Crude Account (ECA). FG/ UNIDO: FG inaugurates committee for implementation of United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) Country Programme for Nigeria. Flood: Interim report of Presidential team received; FG to collaborate with State & Local Govts in reaching out to victims -President Jonathan. Affirmative Action: Mrs Monsurat Sunmonu (Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly) charges Govt on implementation of Beijing Conference recommendation, 35% political appointment to women. Oyo: Gov Abiola Ajimobi (Oyo) approves procurement of drugs for free distribution to Oyo state hospitals by 21 pharmaceutical companies within 30 days @ ₦177.5m. NPL (2012/2013 Season): Sen Bukola Saraki (fmr Kwara Gov) supports Bolaji Abdullahi's (Minister of Sports) decision to halt commencement of Nigeria Premier League for restructuring. Nautical: No fewer than 36 persons killed in collision of 2 passenger boats off Hong Kong's Lamma Island on Monday night; Over 100 persons displaced into sea.