S.J News• [Dec 9, 2012]

S.J News• [Dec 9, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Kogi: Gov Idris Wada (Kogi) to reduce cost of medical treatment in public health institution for pregnant women & their children under 5 years -Dr Idris Omede (Commissioner for Health). Tax: Gov Adams Oshiomhole (Edo) signs Edo Property Tax bill into law; Rich defaulters to be incarcerated for noncompliance with new law. Shea Butter: $2.166bn lost annually to shea butter smuggling across country’s borders -Mohammed Ahmed Kontagora (DG, Niger State Commodity & Export Promotion Agency). Eko 2012: Delta state crowned winners of 18th National Sports Festival with 114 Gold, 99 Silver & 75 Bronze; Rivers 2nd with 76 G, 71 Silver & 70 Bronze; Lagos (Host) 3rd with 64 G, 47 S & 44 B. Aero Restructuring: Captain Akin George (MD, Aero Contractors Airlines) resigns; Board appoints Mr Obaro Ibru (Deputy MD) as Acting MD. Paradise Games: Most facilities for 2014 National Sports Festival (NSF) to be sited in universities & secondary schools located in Rivers state -Patrick Ugbe (Commissioner for Sports). Somalia: African Union troops & Somali National Army join forces to capture Jowhar from Al-Shabaab rebels.