S.J News• [Dec 27, 2012]

S.J News• [Dec 27, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Refinery: Warri refinery currently producing 63% of its installed capacity; No maintenance issues to warrant its shutdown -Warri Refining & Petrochemical Company. Sedan, Danfo, Molue: FRSC pegs minimum age of commercial drivers in Nigeria @ 26 for maturity in driving & protection of lives. Continuity in Governance: Gov Abiola Ajimobi (Oyo) endorsed for another term from 2015 by PDP stalwarts in Ibadan, Oyo state. Jankara Market: Lagos Island explosion on Wednesday due to firecrackers stored in warehouse; No fewer than 12 buildings razed, 10 vehicles burnt. South Africa: Nelson Mandela (94yrs; fmr President; Nobel Laureate) discharged from hospital; Received treatment for lung infection & underwent surgery for removal of gallstones. Syria: Gen Abdulaziz al-Shalal (Military Police Chief) defects from army due to alleged deviation from primary duty of protection; Declares allegiance to uprising against President Bashar al-Assad. World’s Longest: China launches 2,298km (1,428mile) high-speed rail line linking Beijing & Guangzhou; Trains to run @ 300kph (186mph).