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.