S.J News• [Oct 7, 2013]

S.J News• [Oct 7, 2013]• ‎http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ ‎‎ Unauthorised‎ Channels‎: Retail Dutch Auction System (RDAS) took effect October 2, 2013‎ following suspension of Wholesale Dutch Auction System (WDAS); Customers of Deposit banks to buy FOREX 4rm CBN through banks -CBN‎. Security‎: Recruitment exercise of 1800 indigenes of Ekiti state as peace corps commences; To replace vigilantes & local security groups -Gov Kayode Fayemi (Ekiti).‎‎ African‎Winds‎: Nigeria, US, UK, Netherland & Spain begin joint military training on Counter Terrorism; 1‎50 personnel 4rm Nigerian Army, Navy & Air Force; 739 from foreign special forces.‎ NNPC‎ Workers‎: No fewer than 5 persons severely burnt during repair works on Pipelines & Products Marketing Company's (PPMC)‎ vandalised pipeline @ Adeje, about 40km 4rm Warri, Delta state‎. Operation‎ Pulo Shield‎: Joint Task Force (JTF) in Nigeria intercepts 2 bunkering vessels on the Bonny Anchorage of Rivers state; Arrests 26 suspected bunkerers‎. Edo‎ Edifice‎: PDP threatens to hamper proposed sale of Edo house in Lagos state by Edo state Govt; Asset valued @ N3.5bn; Best sold due to years of decay in hands of PDP Govt -Gov Adams Oshiomhole (Edo)‎. Nautical‎: Niger state Govt bans use of old boats for conveyance of passengerss due to mishap claiming over 18 lives ‎at Kokoli village, Agwarra area, Niger state‎. Nigeria‎: Eonomic performance weak despite being 6th largest producer of crude oil & having 6th largest gas reserves in the world -Dr ‎‎Kingsley‎ Chiedu‎ Moghalu‎ (Deputy‎ Gov‎, Financial‎ System‎ Stability‎, CBN‎).‎ H‎‎‎ollywood‎: ‎Halle Berry (47yrs) gives birth to son; Her 2nd child & 1st with French actor, Oliver Martinez -Meredith‎ O'Sullivan‎ Wasson‎(Spokeswoman‎).‎‎‎

S.J News• [Sept 6, 2013]

S.J News• [Sept 6, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ NDDC: Niger Delta Development Commission to rehabilitate rice mill @ Elele Alimini in Ikwerre Local Government Area, Rivers state; 180 tonnes of rice produced per day -Dr Mrs Christy Atako (Acting MD, NDDC). 19th Nigeria Economic Summit: Dr Akinwumi Adeshina (Minister of Agriculture & Rural Development) calls for allocation of 10% of Nigeria's annual budget to agriculture. Wheat: FG to distribute about 7,500 improved wheat seeds to farmers in 12 northern states as means to curb wheat importation into Nigeria by @ least 50%; To help save about N318bn annually -Dr Akinwumi Adesina (Minister of Agriculture & Rural Development) . Commuter Buses: Lagos State government bans Molue from plying routes on Lagos Island, Lagos state; To avoid 3 bridges linking Mainland, 3rd Mainland, Eko & Carter bridges bridges - Babatunde Edu (GM, LASTMA). Green Wall Project: Federal Government approves release of N10bn to tackle environmental issues in Nigeria -VP Namadi Sambo. ASUU Strike: FG releases N100bn for infrastructural development in 59 universities; N30bn also released to take care of earned allowances. Constituency Projects: National Assembly received N900bn since 2004 for execution of projects; Annual N100bn domiciled in CBN with the Ministry of Finance -Sen Ali Ndume (Chairman, Senate Committee on MDG).

S.J News• [Sept 5, 2013

S.J News• [Sept 5, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Kaduna: Kaduna state government to commence recruitment of 7,000 youths in September, 2013 for 2nd phase of Subsidy Re-investment Programme (SURE-P). Fuel Importation: Proposed Dangote petrochemical project to end Nigeria’s fuel importation by 2016; Dangote group to build Africa’s largest refinery, petro-chemicals & fertilizer manufacturing complex in Nigeria. West African Examinations Council (WAEC): Federal Executive Council (FEC) approves 5-year jail term, N200,000 fine or both for examination malpractice -Prof Ruqayyat Rufai (Minister of Education) . Councillorship: Afolabi Olawole (PDP Candidate) denounces his victory in Shawo South West ward, Offa LGA, Kwara state rerun poll; Declares Adefioye Kayode (APC) as winner of rerun election. Peoples Democratic Party Brouhaha: Bamanga Tukur-led PDP faction asks Federal High Court, Abuja to jail PDP officials led by Kawu Baraje for alleged contempt of court. Waste: Federal Executive Council (FEC) approves new National Healthcare Waste Management policy for Nigeria; National steering committee to be set up for implementation of policy. Power: Federal Government earmarks N16bn for Electrification of Rural Communities.

S.J News• [Sept 4, 2013]

S.J News• [Sept 4, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Strike: Federal Government releases ₦30bn to Ministry of Education for onward disbursement to universities for payment of earned allowances -Gov Gabriel Suswan (Benue). ₦32.8bn Police Pension Scam: EFCC secures interim order @ Abuja High Court for seizure of assets & properties of Atiku Abubakar Kigo & Mrs Uzoma Cyril Attang. Forbes Lists: Top 10 richest artistes in Africa; Akon 1st, Don Jazzy 2nd, P Square 3rd, D’banj 4th, Whizkid 5th, 2Face 6th. Bayelsa: Police parades 3 suspects allegedly involved in abduction of 5 dredging workers in Bayelsa state -Hillary Okpara (Bayelsa CP). Army: Nigerian Army retires 10 Generals. Niger Delta: Joint Task Force destroys 2 illegal oil refineries in Bayelsa state -Lt. Col. Onyema Nwachukwu (JTF Spokesman). Alteration: Kawu Baraje-led faction of PDP asks INEC to deregister PDP faction led by Bamanga Tukur for alleged failure to comply with Nigerian Constitution. Arik Air Brouhaha: State Security Service (SSS) hands over 13-year-old stowaway, Daniel Ricky Oikhena, to Edo State Ministry of Women Affairs & Social Development. Crude Oil: World needs 40 million bpd between 2013 & 2035 to make up for decline in global production -International Energy Agency (IEA); Nigeria's crude oil production @ 1.8 million bpd in May, 2013 -OPEC. Chemical Weapons Attack: US Senators' draft resolution backs use of US military force in Syria for a time limit of 60 days on any operation; Draft document bans use of ground forces in Syria.

S.J News• [Sept 3, 2013]

S.J News• [Sept 3, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Youth: President Jonathan assigns Bolaji Abdullahi (Minister of Sports; ex-Youth Minister) to oversee Ministry of Youth Development, which Inuwa Abdulkadir headed until last Monday. EMDS: FG commences digitalisation of records in Federal Service with the implementation of Electronic Document Management System (EMDS) in the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation. NSCDC v Police: FG declares Nigeria Security & Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) as sole protector of nation's critical infrastructures. Amaechi's ADC: Rivers State Police Command declares Gov Rotimi Amaechi's (Rivers) Aide De Camp, Seimeikumo Debewari, a deserter from the force. Kwara: Protests rock Kwara state following declaration of PDP candidate, Abdulwaheed Olanipekun, as winner of Saturday’s Offa Local Government rerun election. Nationalised Bank: Assets Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) seeks buyers for acquisition of its 100% stake in Enterprise Bank (Spring Bank). CSR: MTN Nigeria presents 25 Toyota Hilux vans to Lagos State Govt to fight crime; Donation part of MTN's Corporate Social Responsibility -Michael Ikpoki (CEO, MTN Nigeria). Anambra: Sen Chris Ngige wins APC primaries conducted in 21 Local Councils with 63,255 votes ahead of November 16 Anambra state gubernatorial election. LUTH: Interns @ Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba, Lagos protest non-payment of 7 months salaries; Vow to abscond until payment of arrears of salaries in full.

S.J News• [Sept 2, 2013]

S.J News• [Sept 2, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ NMA: Nigerian Medical Association to give Federal Government 21–day ultimatum 2day to tackle anomalies in country’s health sector or face another industrial action. All 12 Wards Won: PDP candidate in re-run Local Government election held on Saturday, AbdulWaheed Olanipekun, declared winner of the Chairmanship seat of Offa Local Council, Kwara state -KWASIEC. Labour Party (LP): Dr Ifeanyi Ubah (CEO, Capital Oil) names Dr Emeka Eze as his running mate ahead of November 16 gubernatorial election in Anambra state. Nollywood: Association of Nollywood Core Producers (ANCOP) petitions EFCC & Special Fraud Unit (SFU) over ₦50m largesse donated by Gov Godswill Akpabio (Akwa Ibom State) for support of industry. Anambra: Local Government election in Anambra state to hold October 5, 2013 despite its proximity to governorship poll on November 16 -Gov Peter Obi (Anambra). Taraba Governor: Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) offers to set up medical board to ascertain fitness of Gov Danbaba Suntai (Taraba). PDP: No private meeting took place @ Presidential Villa, Abuja on Sunday between President Jonathan & Olusegun Obasanjo (erstwhile president) over PDP crisis -Dr Reuben Abati (SA to President on Media & Publicity). Ecobank: Pan-African bank under investigation by Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) over alleged misstatement of Ecobank's 2012 performance. Gas Revolution: Shell & Chevron's withdrawal from Olokola Liquefied Natural Gas (OLNG) project won't hamper industrial growth -Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). Soccer: Real Madrid signs 24-year-old Welsh Tottenham forward, Gareth Bale, for world £85.3m (£100m); £300,000 per week for 6 years; Cristiano Ronaldo's meagre £80m in 2009 eclipsed.

S.J News• [Sept 1, 2013]

S.J News• [Sept 1, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ MSME: Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) earmarks ₦220bn for development of Micro Small & Medium Enterprises. NSCDC: No fewer than 163 persons arrested, 60 convicted by Nigerian Security & Civil Defence Corps for oil theft, pipeline & power cables vandalisation -Pedro Ideba (NSCDC Commandant, Akwa Ibom). Jebba, Shiroro & Kainji: Flood imminent in Kogi, Kwara & Niger states -Mrs Serah Ochekpe (Minister of Water resources). Kogi Varsity Fees: Gov Idris Wada (Kogi) debunks state government's plan to increase tuition fees of tertiary institutions by over 500%. Demolition: Lagos State Government demolishes 4-storey building of 20 flats, 2 others marked for demolition @ Mushin, Lagos state. Syria: President Barack Obama (USA) to seek Congressional authorisation for military action in Syria; August 21st Chemical attacks, killing 1,429 people, carried out by Syrian Govt -US.

S.J News• [August 31, 2013]

S.J News• [August 31, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Anambra Primary Election: Federal High Court, Abuja halts suspension of Sen Andy Uba, Chris Uba, 3 others by National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party. Taraba Gov: National Assembly caucus of Taraba & Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria (CSSLN) support State House of Assembly on its stand that Garba Umar remains acting governor. Census: National Census Tribunal sitting in Abuja nullifies 2006 census results in 14 Local Government Areas in Lagos state & orders recount; NPC put state's total population @ 9 million. Niger: State government to outlaw street begging; Bll transmitted to State House of Assembly to regulate street begging & rehabilitate beggars. Internally Generated Revenue (IGR): Candidates for Anambra gubernatorial election to pay ₦1m each for posters being pasted in all parts of state, besides cost incurred on use of billboards. Chemical Attack: Syria to be held accountable for using banned chemical weapons; Over 1,400 persons killed in Syrian attack -President Barack Obama (USA).

S.J News• [August 30, 2013]

S.J News• [August 30, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Taraba State: Gov Danbaba Suntai (Taraba) still recuperating; Letter sent to House not written by him -Taraba State House of Assembly. Ondo Governor: Supreme Court affirms Gov Olusegun Mimiko's (Ondo) victory; Dismisses appeals filed by Rotimi Akeredolu (ACN) & Olusola Oke (PDP). Crude Oil: Only 1 out of 77 oil blocks awarded between 2005 & 2007 are producing-Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR). ₦50bn Scam: EFCC declares 3 aides of erstwhile Governor of Enugu state, Dr Chimaroke Nnamani, wanted in vis-à-vis alleged theft of ₦50bn state fund. Anambra: Peoples Democratic Movement (PDM) will not field a candidate in November 6, 2013 gubernatorial election -National Executive Committee (NEC). Economy: Quick Service Restaurants (QSR)in Nigeria contribute annual revenue of ₦200bn into growth of economy -Association of Fast Food and Confectioners of Nigeria (AFFCON). 5-year Action Plan: Africa Development Bank (AfDB) to fund $63m Support for Agricultural Research & Development for Strategic Crops (SARDSC) programme. Anambra Gov: National Working Committee of PDP suspends Sen Andy Uba, Chris uba (brother), 3 others from party for conducting parallel state congres. JAMB: French language to be included in Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) as from 2014 -Prof Ruqayyatu Rufa'I (Minister of Education).

S.J News• [August 29, 2013]

S.J News• [August 29, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Postgraduate: 11 Nigerians awarded Chevening scholarships funded by Government of the United Kingdom -Dr Andrew Pocock (British High Commissioner to Nigeria). Third Mainland Bridge: Federal Executive Council (FEC) approves ₦290.7m contract for advanced integrity test on 3rd Mainland Bridge in Lagos state. Arik Air: 15-year-old stowaway that made it through airport security for a Lagos-bound flight from Edo state receives scholarship to study free to university level. Olokola LNG project: Chevron Nigeria Ltd withdraws from Olokola Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) project -Deji Haastrup (GM, Policy, Government & Public Affairs, Chevron Nigeria). Labour Party (LP): Ifeanyi Patrick Ubah (CEO, Capital Oil) picked as standard-bearer for November 16, 2013 gubernatorial election in Anambra state. Peace & Security: Federal Government launches National Action Plan on United Nations Security Resolution (UNSCR) 1325 for Nigeria -Zinab Maina (Minister of Women Affairs & Social Development). Privatisation: Federal Government pays severance benefits of over 70% Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) workers so far; To conclude payment before end of next week. Cabinet Dissolution: Gov Danbaba Suntai (Taraba) dissolves State Executive Council; Special Advisers also relieved of appointments. APC: Sen Chris Nigige to run for Anambra governorship seat under the auspices of All Progressive Congress; Submits nomination form in Abuja. Fenerbahce: Court of Arbitration for Sport upholds Fenerbahce's (Turkish club) 2-year ban from European competition over match-fixing scandal; Joseph Yobo & Emmanuel Emenike affected.

S.J News• [August 28, 2013]

S.J News• [August 28, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Aqua: Federal Government to ban importation of fish & other aquatic consumables soon -Dr Akinwumi Adesina (Minister of Agriculture & Rural Development). Pension Scam: EFCC arrests 17 fraudsters over theft of ₦1.7bn pensions fund for Oyo State primary schools retirees. Rivers: Fred Igwe (Commissioner for Sports, Rivers) shot on Sunday by unknown gunmen; Responding to treatment @ an undisclosed hospital. Osun: Gov Rauf Aregbesola (Osun) inaugurates Osun state market Women board @st ate secretariat, Osogbo; Presents 31 buses to each Local Government market board. Power: Federal Government signs $500m deal with Xi’an Electric Company Ltd (Chinese firm) for expansion of Nigeria's transmission network. Ondo State: Supreme court fixes August 29, 2013 for delivery of judgment in appeal filed against Labour Party (LP) & incumbent governor, Olusegun Mimiko. Agric: Osun state government to sponsor 40 youths to Saxony-Anhalt, Germany for intensive agricultural training & food production technology.

S.J News• [August 27, 2013]

S.J News• [August 27, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Cabinet: President Jonathan sacks Inuwa Abdulkadir (Minister of Youth Development); Reason for sack not stated; To hand over to Permanent Secretary of Federal Ministry of Youth Development. Taraba: Gov Danbaba Suntai (Taraba) writes letter to State House of Assembly on his readiness to resume duties as governor; Underwent 10-month treatment abroad due to plane crash in Yola, Adamawa state. APGA Primaries: Willie Obiano (Anambra North Senatorial Zone) emerged governorship candidate with 870 votes ahead of November 16th gubernatorial election. Legal: Judicial appointments becoming political; Shouldn't be based on favouritism; Job of the Bench requires experience -Okey Wali (NBA President). GDP: National Bureau of Statistics to review process in computation of Nigeria's Gross Domestic Product; Reviewed 23 years ago -Dr Yemi kale (Statistician General of the Federation). Oil: Federal Government lost ₦365bn to oil theft in the month of July; Decline in revenue also attributed to pipeline leakages & repair works -Dr Yerima Ngama (Minister of State for Finance). Foreign Loans: Federal Government borrowed $1.6bn (about ₦240bn) for expansion of power transmission facilities in Nigeria -Prof Chinedu Nebo (Minister of Power).

S.J News• [August 26, 2013]

S.J News• [August 26, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ IFC: International Finance Corporation (World Bank Group) to invest $6m in leading distributor of herbicides & insecticides in Nigeria, Saro AgroSciences Ltd. Anambra: PDP factions hold parallel congresses in 2 locations ahead of November 16 gubernatorial election; Senator Andy Uba & Nicholas Ukachukwu emerged winner from both factions. Taraba: Gov Danbaba Suntai (Taraba) arrives country through Nnamdi Azikiwe Int'l Airport, Abuja; Spent 10 months abroad for treatment of injuries sustained in plane crash. INEC: Insistence of 20 deregistered political parties to field candidates for all future elections in Nigeria is a threat to public order -Kayode Idowu (Chief Press Secretary to INEC Chairman). Power: Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) in conjunction with UBA Bank Plc as co-arrangers and FCMB & Fidelity Bank as co-financiers provides ₦13bn debt financing facility for acquisition of Ughelli Power Plc. Health Workers' Strike: Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU) to hold meeting between union leaders, Prof Onyebuchi Chukwu (Ministers of Health) & Emeka Wogu (Minister of Labour & Productivity) in Abuja by 2 pm 2day. Site: Syrian government agrees to allow UN investigate allegations of suspected chemical weapon attack near Damascus; Syrian forces killed more than 300 people on Wednesday -Activist; Syria blames terrorists. Microsoft: CEO of Microsoft, Steve Ballmer, to retire within the next 12 months; No successor named yet; Bill Gates (Microsoft Founder & Chairman) to be involved in hiring process.

S.J News• [August 25, 2013]

S.J News• [August 25, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Power: NERC plans to increase power supply in Nigeria to 9,000MW -Dr Sam Amadi (Chairman, Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission). Bowen University New VC: Senate of Bowen University, Iwo approves appointment of Prof Matthew Akintunde Ojo as Vice Chancellor of Bowen Univerity. Edo: Mother of lawyer & civil rights activist, Mike Ozekhome (SAN), abducted on Friday evening @ Ehor stretch Benin-Auchi road in Edo state -Foluso Adebanjo (Commissioner of Police, Edo state). Enugu: International flights begun @ upgraded Akanu Ibiam International. Airport, Enugu; Boeing 737-800 Ethiopian Airline first to hit new tarmac of airport. Taraba: Gov Danbaba Danfulani Suntai (Taraba) expected to arrive Taraba state 2day after 10-month absence due to injuries suffered in October 25, 2012 plane crash @ Yola Airport. Electricity: Federal Government reshuffles supervisory board & management team of its electricity transmission company, Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN). Kidnap: Mother of Kingsley Chindah (member of House of Reps; Obio/Akpor Federal Constituency) rescued from kidnappers; Kidnapped last week from her home in Elelewon, Port Harcourt. Undercarriage (Aircraft Tyre Hole): Teenager beats security @ Benin Airport to land safely @ Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos; Hides in tyre compartment of Lagos-bound Arik aircraft.

S.J News• [August 24, 2013]

S.J News• [August 24, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Jigawa: State government distributes 264,900 doses of Artemisinin Combination Therapy (ACT) to 647 health facilities for treatment of malaria. Census: Gov Rabiu Kwankwaso (Kano) asks PresidentJonathan to sack Chairman of National Population Commission(NPC), Dr Festus Odimegwu, over his criticism of 2006 Census. PDP SW Zonal Congress: High Court, Ado-Ekiti denies granting order restraining PDP from holding its South-West zonal congress earlier slated for 2day in Ibadan, Oyo state. Oil Theft: Kwara state police command arrests 5 members of Nigerian Security & Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Kwara state for allegedly siphoning petroleum products from a leaked NNPC pipeline. SURE-P: Subsidy Re-Investment & Empowerment Programme spends over ₦32bn on railway modernisation project by FG -Chike Okogwu (Convener, Railway Sub-committee, SURE-P). Immigration: Over 22, 000 illegal immigrants repatriated from Nigeria since commencement of exercise few months ago -Abba Moro (Minister of Interior).

S.J News• [August 23, 2013]

S.J News• [August 23, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ 2013 Budget: FG releases ₦250bn to Ministries, Departments & Agencies (MDA) for implementation of 3rd quarter Capital Projects; ₦400 & ₦200 released in 1st & 2nd quarters respectively. Illegal Orphanage: Lagos State Government rescues 25 children from alleged child trafficker in Egbeda, Lagos state; Children in govt custody; Suspected trafficker arrested. Rivers: Appointment of President of the Customary Court, Justice Peter N.C Agumagua, as acting Chief Judge of Rivers state is constitutional -Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Port Harcourt chapter. FG, State & LG: Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) shares ₦715.8bn among 3 tiers of government for July -Dr Yerima Ngama (Minister of State for Finance). Imo My Pride Project: Gov Rochas Okorocha (Imo) donates 32 security & patrol motorbikes with inbuilt communication gadget to Imo state command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). LNG Project: International Oil Companies (IOC), Chevron & Shell divest from Olokola Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) project located between Ogun & Ondo states. Operating System (OS): Microsoft to phase out Windows XP from market by April 8, 2014; To be replaced with Windows 8 & Office 365; To cease to provide backup support for Windows XP users.

S.J News• [August 22, 2013]

S.J News• [August 22, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ ₦87bn: Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Ikeja branch urges Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to continue strike till Federal Government meets its demands. Delta: State Government spends ₦22.6bn on infrastructural development in public schools -Prof Patrick Muoboghare (Commissioner for Basic & Secondary Education). Ogun Gov: Campaign posters of Fola Adeola (fmr MD, Guaranty Trust Bank) flood Abeokuta, Ogun state. Joint Forces: All Progressives Congress (APC) unveils 7-point cardinal programme in Abuja; Targets 40,000MW of electricity within 4 to 8 years of leadership. DMB: Deposit Money Banks' (DMB) deposit @ Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) increased to ₦2.417tn as @ July 2013 -Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Taraba: Gov Danbaba Suntai (Taraba) expected back in Nigeria on Saturday -Hauwa (wife); Been abroad for medical treatment following injuries sustained in Octber, 2012 crash in Yola, Adamawa state. Roads: Federal Executive Council (FEC) approves ₦123.73bn for rehabilitation of 5 roads -Mike Onolememen (Minister of Works). National Assembly's ₦1tn in 8 Years: Mrs Oby Ezekwesili (fmr Vice President, World Bank) challenges federal lawmakers to public debate vis-à-vis budgetary allocation & remuneration.

S.J News• [August 21, 2013]

S.J News• [August 21, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Annual Reports: Banking sector recorded ₦17.97bn loss to fraudsters; 3,380 fraud cases in 2012 fiscal year -Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC). MV Crow Oil Vessel: Navy parades 4 suspected pirates in Lagos for allegedly hijacking oil vessel @ Escravos on August 14; 12 others of the 16-man gang killed in Warri, Delta state. Buildings: High Court, Ikeja restrains Lagos State Building Control Agency (LSBCA) from demolishing buildings in Shasha Ologunfe/Boundary in Akowonjo, Lagos state. Building Code: Federal Government to present new code 2moro as measure to avert incessant collapse of buildings in Nigeria -Amma Pepple (Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development). Joint Health Sector Unions: Health workers @ federal tertiary health institutions to commence indefinite strike 2moro; States & Local Govt health workers to join strike from next week Thursday. FG: President Jonathan approves appointments of Chairmen & members of governing boards of 42 federal government agencies & parastatals. 2014 FIFA World Cup: Super Eagles’ Coach, Stephen Keshi, invites 24 home-based & 18 overseas-based players to camp ahead of September's qualifying game against Malawi in Calabar.

S.J News• [August 20, 2013]

S.J News• [August 20, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Cost of Governance in Nigeria: Over N1tn spent on members of National Assembly in the last 8 years -Mrs Oby Ezekwesili (fmr Minister of Education). INEC: Progressive Peoples Alliance's (PPA) name change to All Progressive Peoples Alliance (APPA) rejected; Name/acronym similar to APGA & APA -Mrs A.C Ogakwu (Secretary, INEC). Solid Minerals Development: FG to generate 30% of nation's electricity from coal -President Jonathan. National Council on Privatisation: 20,304 out of 40,000 staff of Power Holding Company of Nigeria paid severance benefits -Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE). Single Term: President Jonathan did not sign single term deal with any individual or group -Ahmed Gulak (Special Adviser to President on Political Matters). CSR: Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) donates ₦10bn as intervention fund to Usman Danfodio University, Sokoto for infrastructure, capacity & manpower development -Sanusi Lamido Sanusi (CBN Governor). Ebonyi: Federal High Court, Port Harcourt restrains Ebonyi State Independent Electoral Commission (EBSIEC) from conducting September 28 Local Government elections. 18 to 75: Upper age limit for jurors in England & Wales to be raised from 70 to 75years -Ministry of Justice.

S.J News• [August 19, 2013]

S.J News• [August 19, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ FG Projects: FG establishes mechanism to avert poor implementation or abandonment of Millennium Development Goals (MDG), projects -Dr Precious Gbeneol (SSAP on MDG). Varsities: President Jonathan approves ₦400bn for infrastructural development of Nigerian universities for transformation to international standard within the next 4 years. ₦5bn SURE-P Fund: Plateau State House of Assembly to probe whereabouts of missing ₦5bn from government’s account. North-East Summit: 6 Governors, 3 Ministers, Local Council Chairmen & National Assembly members from North-Eastern region to hold Revenue Generation Summit in Gombe state 2day. Aambra 2013: INEC to begin update of Voter's Register in Anambra state 2moro ahead of November 16 gubernatorial election -Prof Chukwuemeka Onukogu (INEC REC, Anambra). International Flight: President Jonathan’s approves direct flights between Addis Ababa, Ethiopia & Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu state; To start from August 24 -Ms Stella Oduah (Minister of Aviation).

S.J News• [August 18, 2013]

S.J News• [August 18, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Nuclear: Over 80% of imported radioactive sources used in oil & gas sector -Dr Emmanuel Egbogah (fmr Alternate Chairman, Nigeria Nuclear Regulatory Authority). Brandished Mace: Rivers State Govt to appeal Port Harcourt High Court's judgement restraining Judicial Commission of Inquiry into State House of Assembly crisis. Anambra Gubernatorial Screening: All Progressive Grand Alliance appeal panel dismisses appeal filed by Prof Charles Soludo (fmr CBN Gov), 5 others. Yoruba Village: Yoruba Council of Elders plans to build Community Centre in London, UK -Bolaji Falase (President, YCE, UK). Electricity: International Finance Corporation (IFC) to support investments for addition of 1, 500MW of power generation to national grid. World Championships: Usain Bolt (Jamaican) wins 3rd consecutive world 200m title with 19.66s in Moscow; 7 world championship gold medals so far. Inquest: Scotland Yard assessing new information recently received about deaths of Princess Diana & Dodi Al Fayed in 1997.

S.J News• [August 17, 2013]

S.J News• [August 17, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Webometrics Ranking: Federal Polytechnic, Auchi ranked Best in Africa. Shoot Out: Navy arrests 5 pipeline vandals siphoning petroleum products from pipeline @ Majidun, Ikorodu; 126 petroleum laden jerry cans recovered. Screening: All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) disqualifies Prof Charles Soludo (fmr CBN Gov), 5 other aspirants for November 16 gubernatorial election in Anambra state. Political Parties: Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) registers Peoples Democratic Movement (PDM) & Independent Democrats (ID). Aviation: Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) orders relocation of petroleum tankers out of Lagos Airport within 48 hours. en route Jigawa: Inuwa Sule Udi (Deputy Speaker, Jigawa State House of Assembly) & chauffeur die in a auto crash along Kano-Ringim road; Vehicle involved in head-on collision with tanker -FRSC. Energy: FG appoints US-based Nigerian, Jessica Mathews, as Entrepreneurship Ambassador; Invented Energy Generating Football & Skipping Rope -Dr Olusegun Aganga (Minister of Trade & Investment).

S.J News• [August 16, 2013]

S.J News• [August 16, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Oil-exuding Land: Bakassi residents to pay tax under Cameroun sovereignty; Peninsula ceded by Nigeria in 2008; Nigerians to apply for residence permit or Camerounian citizenship. Vehicles: Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) to impound vehicles with old number plates @ expiration of October 1 deadline. Niger Delta: Environmental losses due to illegal oil bunkering in Nigeria estimated @ $1tn -Kingsley Kuku (SA to President on Niger Delta & Chairman of Presidential Amnesty Programme). Operation Thunderstorm: Imposter parading self as Major serving in the 4th Brigade of the Nigerian Army nabbed in Edo state. LP: Labour party, Ogun state confirms membership of Gbenga Daniel (erstwhile Ogun Gov); Declared as Grand Patron. Kaduna: State Government shuts down 457 private schools out of 642 for operation without registration -Mohammed Usman (Commissioner for Education). INEC: Independent National Electoral Commission takes delivery of 20 million permanent voter cards for 2015 general elections -Gabriel Ada (REC, Akwa Ibom).

S.J News• [August 15, 2013]

S.J News• [August 15, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Naira: Central Bank of Nigeria to take delivery of new naira notes before end of September for circulation -Dr Tunde Lemo (Deputy Gov, Operations, CBN). Salary: Federal Government to spend about ₦1.7tn on salaries in 2013 -Yerima Ngama (Minister of State for Finance). APC Governors: Inaugural meeting of All Progressives Congress (APC) Governors Forum held in Lafia, Nasarawa on Wednesday. Processing, Transportation, Storage & Destruction of Old Notes: Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) spent ₦250bn on Nigeria’s currency in 2012 -Tunde Lemo (Deputy Gov, Operations, CBN). 2016 Census: Federal Executive Council (FEC) approves purchase of 40 utility vehicles for National Population Commission (NPC); To be bought from Nigerian firm, Innoson Auto Manufacturing Company, Nnewi, Anambra. Anambra Gov: 15 candidates cleared to contest August 24 Primary in Anambra state; 2 disqualified for lack for valid tax clearance -Mahmud Shinkafi (Chairman of PDP Gubernatorial Screening Appeal Panel).

S.J News• [August 14, 2013]

S.J News• [August 14, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Oil&Gas: NEITI absolves Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA) over remittance of ₦4.423bn to Federation Account; Fund domiciled @ Petroleum Support Fund (PSF), CBN. Tax: Federal Government loses ₦80bn monthly to tax evasion -Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (Minister of Finance). ₦66m Land Deal: fmr presidential candidate of the Hope Democratic Party, Ambrose Owuru, granted bail in the sum of ₦10m. Land Swap Forum: Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to organise Abuja Infrastructure Investment Business Forum (ABIFOM 2013) between September 16th & 17th, 2013. Supreme Court: Lagos State Government to appeal against Court of Appeal's judgment, which freed Maj Hamza al-Mustapha & Lateef Shofolahan, over death of Mrs Kudirat Abiola. ASUU Strike: Federal Government not having resources to meet ₦92bn financial demand by Academic Staff Union of Universities -Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (Minister of Finance). 3-year Hiatus: Israel releases 26 Palestinian prisoners for resumption of peace talks; Israeli & Palestinian representatives to begin direct talks in Jerusalem.

S.J News• [August 13, 2013]

S.J News• [August 13, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Security: President Jonathan meets heads of security agencies behind close doors @ Presidential Villa, Abuja for over 2 hours. FOREX: Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) sold $221.57m Foreign Exchange @ its 30th bi-monthly Wholesale Dutch Auction System (WDAS). SGBN: EFCC interrogates erstwhile Kwara state governor, Sen Bukola Saraki (Kwara Central), over his alleged role in collapse of Societe Generale Bank of Nigeria. GTBank on Facebook: Guaranty Trust Bank upgrades social banking on Facebook for instant account opening & reception of account numbers -Segun Agbaje (MD, GTBank). Police Pension: Police sets up Pension Fund Administrator to cater for police retirees -Mohammed Abubakar (Inspector-General of Police). MSME: Central Bank of Nigeria to inaugurate ₦200bn Micro Small & Medium Enterprise Fund on Thursday -Lamido Sanusi (CBN, Gov). Mali: Ibrahim Boubacar Keita (68yrs; Prime Minister from 1994 to 2000) wins Mali presidential eleaction; Defeats rival, Soumaila Cisse (ex-Finance Minister), in 2nd round.

S.J News• [August 12, 2013]

S.J News• [August 12, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Abia: State Govt distributes free cocoa seedling to registered cocoa farmers in Abia state; Gov Theodore Orji (Abia) awarded with Best Agriculture Friendly Governor. External Reserve: Nigerian external reserve dropped to $46.98bn within the last 3 months due to fall in price of crude oil. Anambra PDP: INEC derecognises Ken Emeakayi as Anambra state Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP); Ejike Ogbuebego is the authentic Chairman -INEC. Long Jump: Blessing Okagbare gets Nigeria's 1st medal @ IAAF World Championships in Moscow after leaping 6.99 metres to grab silver. NSE Glaxosmithkline Consumer Nigeria Plc not to be delisted from Nigeria Stock Exchange (NSE) -Olusegun Osunkeye (Company Chairman). 2015 Presidency: Presidential campaign posters of Gov Murtala Nyako (Adamawa) flood Yola, Adamawa state. World Championships: Usain Bolt regains 100m title with 9.77 seconds @ Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow; Justin Gatlin (US) finished in 9.85sec, Nesta Carter (Jamaica) in 9.95sec.

S.J News• [August 11, 2013]

S.J News• [August 11, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Crude Oil: Nigeria’s export, excluding condensates, to hit 1.94 million barrels per day in September; Export currently @ 1.84million barrels per day; 1.96 million bpd allocation given by OPEC. Flood: National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) identifies 90 Local Government Areas likely to be affected by floods in 2013 -Manzo Ezekiel (NDLEA Press Officer). ZNC: Ogun State Govt to host 14th Edition of Zonal Network for Children (ZNC), meeting of Secretaries to the State Govt & Coordinating Authorities from 12th to Thursday, 15th August. From Above 4,000MW: Power generation drop to 2,628.6MW attributed to low gas supply to generation plants -Prof Chinedu Nebo (Minister of Power). Rivers: It's wrong for Nyesom Wike (Minister of State for Education) to aspire to succeed Gov Rotimi Amaechi in 2015 -Andrew Uche (House of Reps; Emohua/Ikwerre Fed Constituency). Global Training & Management Consulting Firm: Dale Carnegie Training to open new franchise in Nigeria; Operations to start from September. Forbes: Africa’s Queen of Talk, Mo Abudu, named as 1st woman on African continent to own a pan African TV channel.

S.J News• [August 10, 2013]

S.J News• [August 10, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Niger Delta: FG offers 36 Niger Delta youths scholarship for undergraduate studies in University of Alabama, US -Kingsley Kuku (SA to President on Niger Delta). OAU: Skye Bank donates ₦600m ultra modern Information Communication Technology (ICT) Centre to Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife. Fish Farms, Processing, Storage: Bayelsa State Govt, foreign partners to float ₦3.9bn aquaculture project in Bayelsa state -Dr Thomas Commander (Commissioner for Agriculture & Natural Resources). Anambra Gov: Anambra state PDP Chairman, Ken Emeakayi, declares ‘operation win to win’ in Anambra state ahead of 2014 gubernatorial election. GT Bank UK: Guaranty Trust Bank UK fined £525,000 for failure to prevent money laundering between May 2008 & July 2010. Rivers: Unknown gunmen invade fish farm @ Buguma, in Asari-Toru Local Council Area, Rivers state; Abduct 2 Nigerians & 4 Thailand citizens. Cabinet: Benin President, Boni Yayi, dismissed entire government on Friday. Zimbabwe: Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) files legal challenge to Robert Mugabe's (89yrs) victory in presidential elections; Mugabe won with 61% of vote.

S.J News• [August 9, 2013]

S.J News• [August 9, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ PHCN: Federal Government to hand over Power Holding Company of Nigeria to private investors on September 21, if investors pay on schedule -Benjamin Dikki (DG, Bureau of Public Enterprises). US/Nigeria: US government invests $5m to strengthen Nigeria’s Private sector & encourage privatisation of energy sector -Jeffrey Hawkins (US Consul General). Software Development: FG launches Tinapa Information Technology Developers Entrepreneurship Accelerator (IDEA) Incubation Centre in Calabar, Cross Rivers state -Mrs Omobola Johnson (Minister of Communications Technology). Back From Brazil: NDLEA nabs 46-year-old Nigerian bricklayer @ Murtala Muhammed International Airport Lagos, with 83 wraps of ingested cocaine weighing 2kg. Recess: Lagos State House of Assembly adjourns sitting to proceed on 6-week break, ending September 22, 2013. Nautical: Berthing of 83 cargo-laden ships @ Lagos ports imminent; 20 out of 83 ships carrying petroleum products -Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) data.

S.J News• [August 8, 2013]

S.J News• [August 8, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ $1bn Local Bond: International Finance Corporation (IFC) to launch 1st long-term local currency bond programme to support Nigeria's Capital Market. Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR): Central Bank Of Nigeria (CBN) withdraws ₦1tn from banking system on Wednesday; Interbank lending rates rose to 19% from around 12% @ Tuesday’s close. WAEC: May/June 2013 WASSCE released; 1,671,268 candidates (920,416 males, 750, 852 females) sat for exam; 115, 041 results cancelled or withheld. Debt: 36 states & Federal Capital Territory (FCT) external debt hit $2.641bn as @ June 30, 2013 -Debt Management Office (DMO). Gubernatorial Election: PDP clears Sen Andy Uba, Iyom Josephine Anenih, 11 other aspirants ahead of August 24 Anambra state primary election. Population: National Population Commission (NPC) to spend ₦149bn on 2016 census for more accuracy, credibility & reliability -Eze Festus Odimegwu (NPC Chairman). US/Russia: President Barack Obama cancels September visit to Moscow for talks with President Vladimir Putin due to lack of progress in bilateral relations.

S.J News• [August 7, 2013]

S.J News• [August 7, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Trunk Line: With the completion of Nembe Creek Trunk Line (NCTL) in the next few weeks, Nigeria's crude oil production to hit 2.50 million barrels per day (mbpd). PHCN: FG pays ₦118bn Severance Package to Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) workers; Paid by Office Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF). Brandished Mace: Majority Leader of Rivers State House of Assembly, Chidi Lloyd, pleads not guilty to 6-count charge before Port Harcourt High Court. Adamawa, Bauchi & Yobe: Emergency rule imposed on 3 northern states on May 14 helped to restore normalcy -Dr Reuben Abati (Presidential Spokesman). Curfew: Defence Headquarters (DHQ), Abuja, restores 24-hour curfew in Potiskum, Yobe state; Retains 10pm to 7am curfew imposed on Adamawa & Borno state. Kogi Indigenes: Gov Idris Wada (Kogi) grants ₦175, 416,000 scholarship to over 46,336 students in 109 institutions across Nigeria. Shell: Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) faults Shell’s claims on $700m loss in its global earnings in 2nd quarter of 2013 due to operational challenges in Nigeria. Capital Market: Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) inaugurates Committee of Chief Compliance Officers to halt financial crimes -Ms Arunma Otteh (Director-General, SEC).

S.J News• [August 6, 2013]

S.J News• [August 6, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ DPR Revenue: Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) generated ₦470.2bn in 1st half of 2013; Exceeded target by ₦86.6bn -House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum (Upstream). ASUU Strike: Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar III, appeals to Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to call of the strike & embrace dialogue with FG. en-route London: NDLEA nabs 30-year-old career counselor @ Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Lagos with 2.120kg of methamphetamine during outward screening of passengers. Brandished Mace: High Court, Ahoda grants detained leader of Rivers State House of Assembly, Chidi Lloyd, bail in the sum of ₦5m. Nigeria/Canada: President Jonathan lauds improved Trade & Economic relations between Nigeria & Canada; Annual bilateral trade rises from about $600m 3 years ago to over $2bn. Infrastructure: Federal Government needs about $2.9tn for development of infrastructure in the next 30 years -Dr Shamsudeen Usman (Minister of National Planning). Red Seats: A Senator earns ₦12,766,320 annually -Revenue Mobilisation Allocation & Fiscal Commission (RMAFC).

S.J News• [August 5, 2013]

S.J News• [August 5, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Pension: Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) unveils 7-Point agenda for improvement of pensioners' lives -Abel Afolayan (President of NUP). 2015 Flagbearer: Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), Ogun state disowns it's 2011gubernatorial candidate, Wale Okunniyi, over emergence of governorship campaign posters. Lumbering: Over ₦60bn lost in the past 15 years due to illegal felling of trees in Ogun state forest reserves by cocoa farmers; About ₦4bn still being lost monthly -Ayo Olubori (Commissioner for Forestry). Failed Conformity Test: Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) intercepts substandard goods worth ₦1bn over the week -Bede Obayi (Head of Monitoring, SON). US Embassy: US to extend closure of 21 embassies in North Africa & Middle East for up to 1 week due to possible militant threat -State Department in Washington. Iran: Hassan Rouhani (65yrs) took oath of office as Iranian president; Vows to reduce high tension between Iran & outside vis-à-vis nuclear program; Replaces Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

S.J News• [August 4, 2013]

S.J News• [August 4, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ FCT: 6 Area Councils of Federal Capital Territory share ₦1.94bn from federation account in June -Olajumoke Akinjide (Minister of State for FCT). ₦137m Worth: National Drug Law Enforcement Agency seizes 12.455kg of cocaine @ Muritala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos -Hamza Umar (NDLEA Airport commander). Imo: All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) suspends Governor of Imo state, Rochas Okorocha, over alleged anti-party activities. ASUU: President Jonathan to inaugurate ₦100bn infrastructure projects in universities & tertiary institutions across Nigeria -Gov Gabriel Suswam (Benue). Northern Governors: Governors of Adamawa, Jigawa, Kano, Niger & Sokoto state visit former head of state, General Yakubu Gowon in Kaduna state. Crown Poly: National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) withdraws accreditation of all programmes @ Crown Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti state -Dr Masa’udu Kazaure (NBTE Executive Secretary). Lagos Cabinet: Gov Babatunde Fashola (Lagos) swears in new Finance Commisioner, Ayo Gbeleyi. 7th Term in Office: Robert Mugabe (89yrs) re-elected as President of Zimbabwe with 61% vote; Been on seat since 1980 independence.

S.J News• [August 3, 2013]

S.J News• [August 3, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Pipeline Vandalism: $10.9bn loss in Nigeria attributed to pipeline vandalism between 2008 & 2011 -Abdullahi Gunda (Area Manager, PPMC Gombe state). Lagos: State House of Assembly confirms Ayodeji Gbeleyi as new Commissioner for Finance in Lagos state; Tokunbo Abiru (fmr Commissioner) resigns for appointment on board of First Bank Nigeria. ₦60m Scam: Hope Democratic Party (HDP) presidential candidate, Ambrose Owuru, arraigned @ Federal High Court, Port Harcourt by EFCC over charges of fraud, alteration, forgery of land documents. PDP: High Court, Abuja vacates order restraining Peoples Democratic Party from conducting special convention for election into its National Working Committee (NWC). Prison Decongestion: Acting Chief Judge of Adamawa, Justice Nathan Musa, releases 67 inmates to aid decongestion of prison. $17bn: Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Ltd converted 92 bn cubic metres of Associated Gas to export 968 Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) & 145 Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) product cargoes in 12 year.

S.J News• [August 2, 2013]

S.J News• [August 2, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Anambra: Prof Charles Soludo (fmr CBN Gov) joins APGA; Declares intention to run for November 16 gubernatorial election in Anambra state. CBN: Central Bank of Nigeria recovers over ₦9bn excess charges deducted from customers' accounts by banks -Olumuyiwa Ojoawo (CBN Controller). Primary School: Edo state government audit reveals massive falsification of Primary School Teachers' age in Edo state Public Schools -Gov Adams Oshiomhole (Edo). Cassava Production: Federal Government to release ₦10bn for cassava bread development fund -Dr Akinwumi Adesina (Minister of Agriculture & Rural Development). Post-UMTE: Yaba College of Technology to introduce Computer-Based Test (CBT) in 2013/2014 Post Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in September, 2013. Privatisation: ₦16bn approved for payment of retirees' entitlements & Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) pensioners -Federal Government. Lille: Vincent Enyeama (30yrs; Super Eagles Goalkeeper) declared 1st-choice goalkeeper @ Lille Metropole for 2013/2014 season by Rene Girard (Lille Manager). ex-Italian PM: Italy's highest court upholds Silvio Berlusconi's (76yrs; erstwhile Prime Minister) prison sentence for tax evasion.

S.J News• [August 1, 2013]

S.J News• [August 1, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Currency: Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) spends ₦114bn annually on printing, moving, sorting & destruction of bad currency notes -Tunde Lemo (Deputy Governor, Operations). ASUU: Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) calls for sack of Nyesom Wike (Minister of State for Education) over alleged involvement in Rivers state political crisis. Brandished Mace: Police arraigns embattled Majority Leader of Rivers State House of Assembly, Chidi Lloyd, for attempted murder of Michael Chindah. SSG: Gov Godswill Akpabio (Akwa Ibom) appoints Udom Gabriel Emmanuel (Akwa Ibom) as new Secretary to the State Government; To replace Umana Okon Umana. Divestment (Oil Mining Licenses): Shell to sell 4 more oil blocks in Nigeria; OML 13 & 16 (Onshore) and OML 71 & 72 (Shallow waters). ACN, ANPP, CPC: All Progressives Congress (APC) gets Independent National Electoral Commission's (INEC) approval for registration as political party. Power: Televeras Group (energy firm) emerges preferred bidder for Afam Power Plc with an offer of $260,050,000; Rival, TES Power Ltd, offered $222,900,000.

S.J News• [July 31, 2013]

S.J News• [July 31, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ X-Gen: Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) to introduce new electronic trading platform for 24-hours access to market by investors, stockbrokers, stakeholders -Oscar Onyema (CEO, NSE). Anambra: Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) rejects Ken Emeakayi as PDP Chairman of Anambra state; Still recognises Ejike Ogbuebego as Chairman of party in Anambra state. Ministry: Workers @ Ministry of Industry, Trade & Investment staged protest demanding immediate removal of Olusegun Aganga (Minister) & Dauda Kigbu (Permanent Secretary). ASUU Strike: Imminent return of university teachers back to classrooms is a rumour; Stike to persist untl FG fulfils part in FG/Academic Staff Union of Universities agreement. UNILORIN: University of Ilorin expels 5 students for alleged acts of misconduct -Prof AbdulGaniyu Ambali (Vice Chancellor, University of Ilorin). Flipping Birds: Nigerian (36yrs) & Cape Verdean (36yrs) nabbed by officials of NDLEA @ Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos for illegal importation of 2kg cocaine. Consultation: Gov Rabiu Kwankwaso (Kano), Gov Murtala Nyako (Adamawa), Gov Sule Lamido (Jigawa) & Gov Aliyu Wamakko (Sokoto) meet with Shehu Shagari (2nd Republic President) in Sokoto state. BRT e-ticketing: Lagos State Government launches electronic ticketing system for Bus Rapid Transit (BRT). Falomo: Heirs Holdings signs agreement with Lagos State Development Property Corporation (LSDPC) for transformation of Falomo Shopping Mall, Ikoyi to Shopping mall, Office complex & World class residential apartments.

S.J News• [July 30, 2013]

S.J News• [July 30, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Doma-Abuja: Federal Government to construct bye-pass from Doma, Nasarawa state to Abuja for ease of traffic congestion along Abuja-Lafia road -VP Namadi Sambo. Airport Remodelling Programme: House of Representatives begins probe into ₦22.2bn Aviation Contracts awarded by Federal Ministry of Aviation. Oil Theft: Nigeria lost over 136 million barrels of crude oil, estimated @ $10.9bn, due to crude oil theft & pipeline vandalism between 2009 & 2011-Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI). Political Parties: Federal High Court, Abuja nullifies deregistration of political parties by Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Kogi Poly: Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja reopened; Shut down 3 months ago over students’ unrest which led to death of a Senior Lecturer in School of Management Studies. PDP: Peoples Democratic Party appoints erstwhile Minister of Transport in 2nd Republic, Umaro Dikko, as Chairman of Disciplinary Committee. WASSCE: Extra fee to be charged for custody of WAEC results beyond December 31; Certificates for external candidates for up to Nov/Dec 2012 WASSCE awaiting collection -WAEC

S.J News• [July 29, 2013]

S.J News• [July 29, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ NEITI: Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative to present comprehensive audit reports 2day; Oil & Gas sector (2009 to 2011) & Solid Minerals sector (2007 to 2010). Puff & Die: Largest cannabis plantations in Nigeria found in South-West geopolitical zone; 1,404.27 hectares of cannabis farmland destroyed in 2012; Ekiti state tops list -NDLEA. ₦79m Fraud: Independent Corrupt Practices & other related offences Commission (ICPC) arraigns erstwhile Ebonyi state Commissioner for Health, Henry Aloh, for alleged contract scam. Miss Bolt: Blessing Okagbare (Nigeria) sets new African Sprint record of 10.79 seconds @ Saturday's IAAF Diamond League in London. Building Collapse: Adeniji Adele Estate, Lagos Island declared danger zone; To be demolished & rebuilt durably for occupants & lawful flat owners -Gov Babatunde Fashola (Lagos). Brandished Mace: Chidi Lloyd (Leader of Rivers State House of Assembly) going blind due to alleged torture & continued incarceration by Police -Pro-Amechi lawmakers. LG: Local Government employees to commence 3-day warning strike today to protest refusal of Senate to grant autonomy for Local Government.

S.J News• [July 28, 2013]

S.J News• [July 28, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Bonny Terminal: Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Ltd lifts force majeure on buyers & gas suppliers due to resolution of crisis with NIMASA; Access to its terminal blocked by NIMASA on 21st June, 2013. Gunrunning: ex-Niger Delta militant, 4 others arrested for allegedly supplying arms to Boko Haram insurgents -Kola Shodipo (Commissioner of Police, Cross River). Agriculture: 22,000 persons to beneft from Bank of Agriculture's (BOA) ₦4bn loan for expansion & boosting of agriculture sector in Anambra state -Dr Mohammed Santuraki (MD/CEO, BOA). NIMP: FG rolls out 30-year National Integrated Infrastructural Master Plan for sustenance of economic growth & attraction of foreign investment in Nigeria -Dr Shamsudeen Usman (Minister of National Planning). State/CCECC Contract: Gov Godswill Akpabio (Akwa Ibom) flags off construction of Eket-Ibeno road; 20km dual carriageway awarded @ ₦24.9bn with 24 months completion. FG/ASUU: Anyim Pius Anyim (SGF) to meet ASUU on Monday to address earned allowance & general university funding for infrastructure development -Gov Gabriel Suswam (Benue).

S.J News• [July 27, 2013]

S.J News• [July 27, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Strike: Academic Staff Union of Universities' (ASUU) ongoing strike likely to be called off next week due to negotiations with FG -Gov Gabriel Suswam (Benue). Science, Technology & Innovation: African Development Bank (AfDB) approves $45m grant for establishment of Pan African University (PAU) -Agnes Soucat (Director of Human Development, ADB). Firstmonie Talkmore (Mobile Payment): Airtel Nigeria partners with First Bank Nigeria for mobile payment services to a broader spectrum of Nigerians. Oyun LG: Gov Abdulfatah Ahmed (Kwara) orders immediate reinstatement of suspended Local Government Council following restoration of peace to area -Isiaka Gold (Secretary to the State Government). GSM: Over 15% of the total 119 million active subscribers in Nigeria are based in Lagos -Dr Eugene Juwah (Executive Vice Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission). Bribery Inquiry: GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) appoints Herve Gisserot as General Manager in China; Replaces Mark Reilly.

S.J News• [July 26, 2013]

S.J News• [July 26, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ GDP: Nigeria's Gross Domestic Product ranking moves from number 44th in 2010 to 36th in 2012 -President Jonathan. Ogun Clearing Time: Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) reduces clearing time for goods through Idi-Iroko border post, Ogun state to 1 hour. Treasury Bills: Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) sells ₦114.89bn ($717.61m) worth of treasury bills with maturities ranging from 3 months to 12 months. Non-oil Export: About ₦305.1bn earned within 1st 3 months of 2013; ₦158.38bn natural rubber ₦62.2bn raw cocoa beans, ₦20,76 Sesame seeds, ₦16.44bn cotton yarn, ₦8.56bn Leather products -NBS. Fraud: 53-year-old primary school teacher arraigned @ Ikeja Magistrate's Court for impersonating wives of Lagos & Osun state governors. Mass Housing: House of Representatives to probe Federal Capital Territory Administration's (FCTA) Land Swap Scheme. Imo: Economic & Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrests erstwhile Imo state Commissioner for Local Government Affairs, Jerry Okolie, in Owerri, Imo state. DISCOS: Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) orders electricity distribution companies to stop new tariff due to failure to install meters already paid for by customers since January 2011.

S.J News• [July 25, 2013]

S.J News• [July 25, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Cassava Bread Fund: President Jonathan approves ₦10bn for Federal Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development's -Dr Akinwumi Adesina (Minister of Agriculture). SSG: Umana Okon Umana (Secretary to Akwa Ibom State Govt) to contest in 2015 Akwa Ibom gubernatorial election. Constitution Amendment: House of Representatives rejects immunity for indicted President, VP, State Governors & Deputies; To vacate office if convicted of criminal offences. MTN: Michael Ikpoki (fmr MTN Ghana CEO) appointed as MTN Nigeria's CEO; Replaces Brett Goschen (now Chief Financial Officer & Executive Financial Director, Board of MTN Group). FCT: Federal Executive Council (FEC) approves ₦22.6bn for provision of infrastructure @ Guzape District, Federal Capital Territory. FG Contracts: Federal Executive Council (FEC) directs government Ministries, Departments & Agencies (MDA) to desist from variations in government contracts beyond 15% of original contract sum. Cabinet to Professorship: Dr Mohammed Ali Pate (Minister of State for Health) voluntarily resigns to take up position of Professor in Duke University’s Global Health Institute, USA. Madrid to Ferrol: Train derails in north-western Spain; All 8 carriages came off tracks; No fewer than 60 persons killed; Over 100 injured. 3rd in Line to Throne: Duke & Duchess of Cambridge names son George Alexander Louis 2 days after his birth; To be known as His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge.

S.J News• [July 24, 2013]

S.J News• [July 24, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ House: Cheaper mortgages to be expected in 2014 -Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (Minister of Finance & Coordinating Minster of the Economy). Oil & Gas: Federal Government gives approval to 40 companies for importation of 3.4 million tonnes of petrol in the 3rd quarter of 2013 -Reuters. Monetary Policy Committee (MPC): 50% of public sector deposits to be kept as Cash Reserve Requirement (CRR); CRR on private sector deposits & MPR retained @ 12% -Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). ASUU Strike: Implementation of 2009 Agreement signed with Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) is impossible -Emeka Wogu (Minister of Labour &Productivity). Constitution Review: Malfunctioning of electronic voting device stalls House of Representatives' proceedings. Ekiti: Ekiti state PDP suspends Ayo Fayose (Gov aspirant), 3 members of State Executive Committee -Makanjuola Ogundipe (Chairman, Ekiti PDP). Compressed Natural Gas: Federal Government to introduce National Production Monitoring System (NPMS) for accurate measurement of oil production soon. Camp Nou: Gerardo "Tata" Martino's (50 years; Argentine) signs 2-year deal with Barcelona as Manager

S.J News• [July 23, 2013]

S.J News• [July 23, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Ghost Workers: Federal Government saves ₦119bn through Integrated Payroll & Personnel Information System (IPPIS); 46,000 names deleted from MDA's payroll -Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (Minister of Finance). East West Road: Mrs Patience Jonathan's (1st lady) mother dies in motor accident @ Elele, Rivers state, en route to Bayelsa state. Revenue: FG earned about ₦522.1bn from Petroleum Profit Tax (PPT), Royalties & domestic Crude Oil & Gas sales in May 2013 -Central Bank of Nigeria. National Reconciliation Committee (NRC): Gov Seriake Dickson (Bayelsa) heads 30-man panel to reconcile members of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Yobe: State Government signs ₦12.9bn contract with 4 contractors for construction of 4 major Trans Sahara route in Yobe state. Trapped Revenue: Federal Government recovers ₦34bn out of ₦58bn revenue trapped in Deposit Money Banks 1 month after Finance Minister accuses MDA of colluding with banks. 3rd in Line to Throne: Catherine (Duchess of Cambridge) births baby boy @ 16:24 (BST), St Mary's Hospital in Paddington, West London; Weighs 8 pounds, 6 ounces.

S.J News• [July 22, 2013]

S.J News• [July 22, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ ₦700bn Loan: Socio-Economic Rights & Accountability Project (SERAP) drags FG to Federal High Court, Ikoyi seeking information on expenditure of ₦700bn borrowed between December 31, 2012 & April 30, 2013. IOCs in the Delta: International Oil Companies' (IOC) not transparent in process of award of Pipeline Surveillance Contracts -Kingsley Kuku (Chairman, Presidential Amnesty Programme & SA to President on Niger Delta). Emergency Rule: Joint Security Task Force (JTF) reviews Yobe state curfew; Restriction of movement now from 9pm to 6am daily -Lt Eli Lazarus (JTF Spokesman). Nollywood: Federal Government approves ₦300m capacity building fund for Nigerian film industry as part of ₦3bn Entertainment Fund pledged by President Jonathan -Ministry of Finance. Debt Profile: Nigeria's Local & International debt hits $50.91bn (₦7.93tn) -Debt Management Office (DMO). 2013 MBGN: Governor Seriake Dickson (Bayelsa) appoints 18-year-old Anna Ebiere Banner (Miss Nigeria & Miss Bayelsa) as Special Assistant on Culture & Tourism. Dad's Abdication, Son's Coronation: Prince Philippe (53yrs) sworn in as new Belgian king after the abdication of his father, Albert II, @ the royal palace in Brussels, Belgium.

S.J News• [July 21, 2013]

S.J News• [July 21, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ 2015: President Jonathan holds meeting behind closed doors with Olusegun Obasanjo (erstwhile president) in his Hilltop Mansion, Abeokuta, Ogun state. Fire Disaster: Over ₦50bn annual loss to fire disaster in Nigeria -Olusegun Okebiorun (Comptroller General, Federal Fire Service). Academic Staff Union of Universities: Threatens to prolong ongoing strike; Could be indefinite if FG remains insensitive to lecturers' plight & refuses to honour ASUU/FG agreement -ASUU. Emergency Rule: Aliko Dangote donates ₦1bn to Adamawa, Borno & Yobe state; FG releases ₦450bn for the 3 states; Adamawa ₦100m, Borno ₦200m, Yobe ₦150m. Sugar: Kogi State Government offers 20,000 hectares of land in Kogi state to Dangote Group for sugar plantation & sugar refinery -Gov Idris Wada (Kogi). Broadband Plan: Federal Government inaugurates National Broadband Council; Mrs Omobola Johnson (Minister of Communication Technology) as Chairman.

S.J News• [July 20, 2013]

S.J News• [July 20, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ SAN: Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee LPPC approves appointment of 19 new Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SAN) for 2013; 44 legal practitioners invited for interview. Crude Oil Theft: Federal Government urges UK, other countries to desist from purchase of stolen crude oil to help curtail crude oil theft in Nigeria. Kidnap: British man abducted in Lagos shortly after arriving @ Murtala Mohammed International Airport; Rescue scheme underway -Frank Mba (Police Spokesperson). Taraba: Court of Appeal, Abuja upholds impeachment of erstwhile Deputy Governor of Taraba state, Sani Abubakar Danladi; Appeal dismissed for lacking merit. Anambra 2013: Ifeanyi Uba (CEO, Capital Oil) picks Labour Party form in preparation for November 16 gubernatorial election in Anambra state. Crude Oil: Nigerian Navy destroys over 30 trucks carrying illegal crude oil, Sets ablaze illegal refineries in Warri, Delta state -Commodore Mohammed Garba (Commanding Officer, NNS Delta, Warri Naval Base). Malaria: US Government to support malaria prevention & control initiative in Nigeria with $73m (about ₦11.3bn) -Mrs Dehab Ghebreab (acting United States Consul-General).

S.J News• [July 19, 2013]

S.J News• [July 19, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ PIB: Full implementation of Petroleum Induistry Bill, if passed into law, to begin in 5 year’s time -Diezani Alison-Madueke (Minister of Petroleum Resources). Dangote: Foundation disburses ₦10bn grant to women & youths in 774 Local Governments in Nigeria; Disbursement to be completed in 24 months -Aliko Dangote (President, Dangote Foundation). NJC: Immediate past Chief Judge of FCT High Court, Justice Lawal Hassan Gummi, found guilty of misconduct for interfering with execution of judgment delivered by Justice Okechukwu Okeke of FCT High Court. AMCON-Owned: Federal Government appoints Citigroup & Vetiva to manage sale of Enterprise Bank Ltd -Mustapha Chike-Obi (CEO, AMCON). Mali Operations: Some troops to be withdrawn from Mali soon due to internal security challenges in Nigeria -Brig-Gen Chris Olukolade (Director of Defence Information). East Africa Banking: GTBank to acquire 70% stake in Kenya’s Fina Bank Ltd for $100m; Fina Bank with total assets of $338m and operations in Kenya, Rwanda & Uganda.

S.J News• [July 18, 2013]

S.J News• [July 18, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Tertiary Education: Academic Staff Union of Universities won't call of strike until fulfilment of Federal Government/ASUU 2009 agreement -ASUU. Attempted Murder: Police declares Majority Leader of Rivers State House of Assembly, Chidi Lloyd, wanted for involvement in Rivers Assembly crisis. Ondo: Gov Olusegun Mimiko (Ondo) approves appointment of Toyin Akinkuotu as new Head of Civil Service of the Ondo state; To resume office on July 20, 2013. Cabinet Dissloved: Gov Rochas Okorocha (Imo) sacks all Commissioners, Special Advisers, Senior Special Assistants. NAF: Nigerian Air Force arrests Air Marshal Alex Badeh's (Chief of Air Staff) impersonator on Facebook (social media website) -Air Commodore Yusuf Anas (NAF Director of Public Relations & Information). Gombe: State government relaxes restriction of motorcycle movement in Gombe state; To operate from 6am to 11pm -Kudu Nma (Commissioner of Police). Monarch: Gov Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo (Gombe) approves suspension of Adamu Haruna Yakubu (Emir of Pindiga) in Kumo Local Council Area, Gombe state.

S.J News• [July 17, 2013]

S.J News• [July 17, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Polytechnic Teachers: Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) suspends 3-month-old nationwide strike due to progress in negotiation with Federal Government. 1999 Constitution: Unlike House of Representatives, Senate rejects Local Councils’ financial autonomy. Infrastructure: Federal Government to get ₦2.5bn (€12m) European Union (EU) grant for boosting infrastructure -Dr David MacRae (EU Ambassador to Nigeria & ECOWAS). Closure of Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP): Shell shuts 624 MW Afam VI Independent Power Plant due to shortage of gas supply; Nigeria's power output drops by 105MW. Malabu Oil Deal: House of Reps summons Mohammed Adoke (Attoney-General) over letter purportedly written to Global Witness (foreign organisation) absolving him from $1.092bn deal. Constitution Amendment: Senate lays to rest proposal for 6-year single tenure for President & Governors; Also rejects mayoral status for Federal Capital Territory (FCT). FG v Journalist: High Court, Abuja subpoenas President Jonathan to testify against 2 Leadership Newspaper journalists over alleged forgery & publication of presidential directives’ bromide.

S.J News• [July 16, 2013]

S.J News• [July 16, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ FAAC: Federation Accounts Allocation Committee distributes ₦718.10bn among 3 tiers of government for the month of June; 620.56bn shared in May -Dr Yerima Ngama (Minister of State for Finance). APGA: Court of Appeal, Enugu reinstates Victor Umeh as National Chairman of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA); Ousted by Enugu High Court on February 8, 2013. NDLEA: Over ₦93.1bn seized from drug traffickers transferred to the Economic & Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) since 2006 -Ahmadu Giade (Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency). ₦47.1bn: High Court, Ikeja dismisses application filed by Erastus Akingbola (fmr MD, Intercontinental Bank) seeking to quash alleged ₦47.1bn theft charge preferred against him by EFCC. FDI: Nigeria records $7bn worth of Foreign Direct Investments in 2012; Biggest beneficiary of FDI in Africa -United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). Brandished Mace: Gov Rotimi Amaechi (Rivers) inaugurates 9-man commission of inquiry on Rivers State House of Assembly crisis; Justice Biobele Georgewill as Chairman; Report to be submitted on or before October 15.

S.J News• [July 16, 2013]

S.J News• [July 16, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ FAAC: Federation Accounts Allocation Committee distributes ₦718.10bn among 3 tiers of government for the month of June; 620.56bn shared in May -Dr Yerima Ngama (Minister of State for Finance). APGA: Court of Appeal, Enugu reinstates Victor Umeh as National Chairman of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA); Ousted by Enugu High Court on February 8, 2013. NDLEA: Over ₦93.1bn seized from drug traffickers transferred to the Economic & Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) since 2006 -Ahmadu Giade (Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency). ₦47.1bn: High Court, Ikeja dismisses application filed by Erastus Akingbola (fmr MD, Intercontinental Bank) seeking to quash alleged ₦47.1bn theft charge preferred against him by EFCC. FDI: Nigeria records $7bn worth of Foreign Direct Investments in 2012; Biggest beneficiary of FDI in Africa -United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). Brandished Mace: Gov Rotimi Amaechi (Rivers) inaugurates 9-man commission of inquiry on Rivers State House of Assembly crisis; Justice Biobele Georgewill as Chairman; Report to be submitted on or before October 15.

S.J News• [July 15, 2013]

S.J News• [July 15, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Clocks 79 Years: Prof Wole Soyinka (Nobel Laureate) hosts 79 secondary school students @ his residence; I had a 2nd class upper, not 3rd class as speculated -Soyinka. ACN Ogun: Action Congress of Nigeria, Yewa-South suspends Abiodun Akinlade (House of Reps; Yewa South/ Ipokia Federal Constituency), 12 others for alleged anti-party activities. Electricity Supply (Up & Down like Wall Street): Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) rejects Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission's (NERC) new tariff; Arbitrarily upped 4rm ₦225 to over ₦700. Mast: Communication masts in Lagos state must be erected with galvanised steel materials, not hollow pipes; Height between 30m & 50m; Telecoms operators unaffected -Urban Furniture Regulatory Unit (UFRU). Nautical: Federal Government summons NPA, NIMASA, Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), others for resolution of planned strike by workers. Kogi: State government owes retired civil servants over ₦9.8bn in accumulated pension arrears, gratuities, death benefits -Kogi State Pension Board. Alleged Drug Ingestion: Babatunde Omidina (aka Baba Suwe) drags NDLEA to Supreme Court over ₦25m compensation awarded to him by High Court, Lagos. Abidjan-Lagos: Highway development project may gulp up to $2bn -Ebima Njie (Commissioner for Infrastructure, Economic Community of West African States Commission).

S.J News• [July 14, 2013]

S.J News• [July 14, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ 18km Project: Gov Rauf Aregbesola (Osun) kicks off construction of ₦14.57bn East bypass road in Osogbo, Osun state. Kebbi: Army intercepts petrol tanker loaded with arms & ammunitions in Kebbi state; 3 AK 47 riffles, 1 RPG-2, 9 AK 47 magazines, 2 bombs, 3 RPG chargers, 790 rounds of 7.62mm of special ammunitions recovered. PDP: South-West caucus of PDP endorses Prof Wale Oladipo (Osun) as new National Secretary of PDP; Position declared vacant due to court judgment against Olagunsoye Oyinlola. Staff Housing Loans Scheme: Gov Olusegun Mimiko (Ondo) disburses ₦62m loans to Ondo state civil servants; Loans to be repaid in 15 years @ 3% interest rate. Kidnap: Special Task Force (STF) rescues 8 persons abducted in Jos; Victims locked up in Chiwarana Hotel @ Zinaria, Jos North LG, Plateau state. New Century Global Centre: World's largest building opened in China; 500m long, 400m wide; 100m (300ft) high; Floor area 3 times that of Pentagon.

S.J News• [July 13, 2013]

S.J News• [July 13, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Death Sentence: Court of Appeal, Lagos acquits Major Hamza Al-Mustapha (fmr CSO to Abacha) & Lateef Shofolahan (fmr aide to MKO Abiola). ₦6.5bn Pension Scam: Federal High Court, Abuja grants Sani Teidi (fmr Director, Pension Accounts, Office of HOCSF) ₦500m bail with 2 sureties in like sum after 39 days @ Kuje Maximum prison. Money Laundering (en route Egypt): Federal High Court, Kano convicts Gov Sule Lamido's (Jigawa) son, Aminu Sule Lamido; Nabbed @ Mallam Aminu Kano Int'l Airport with undeclared $50,000. Fraud: Central Bank of Nigeria to launch e-fraud reporting portal for reporting fraudulent cases from use of electronic payment channels -CBN. Pipeline: Nigeria Security & Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) nabs 6 pipeline vandals near Ago-Odigbo village, off Benin-Ore expressway -Waheed Popoola (State Commandant, NSCDC). Advocate of Female Education: Malala Yousafzai (Pakistani), girl nearly killed by Taliban gunmen, gave 1st formal public remarks on Friday, her 16th birthday, @ United Nations.

S.J News• [July 12, 2013]

S.J News• [July 12, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ NFF: President Jonathan to commission new Nigeria Football Federation secretariat on July 18; Remains of funds raised by task force for World Cup used for construction. GSM: Defence HQ, Abuja authorises restoration of GSM services in Adamawa state; Cut off following declaration of state of emergency in Adamawa, Borno & Yobe on May 16. Deportation: Nigerian Immigrations Service (NIS) parades 120 illegal immigrants from Chad, Ghana, Guinea, Mali & Niger; 450 persons arrested, 120 without valid papers. Abuse of Court Process: Federal High Court, Abuja rejects EFCC's bid to seize 48 properties allegedly owned by Timpriye Sylva (erstwhile Bayelsa Gov). 2013 Budget Appraisal: Lagos state records 83% 2nd quarter budget performance; 1st quarter performance @ 61% -Gov Babatunde Fashola (Lagos). Death Sentence: Court of Appeal, Lagos to deliver judgment 2day in appeals filed by Major Hamza al-Mustapha (fmr CSO to Abacha) & Lateef Shofolahan (fmr aide to Kudirat Abiola). Lagos: Owners of abandoned buildings used as hideouts by criminals to be prosecuted -Umaru Manko (Commissioner of Police, Lagos). Where Naija Court @?: Italian court fines Saipem (Italian Oil & Gas company) £600,000 for bribing Nigerian officials; £24.5m worth of assets confiscated.

S.J News• [July 11, 2013]

S.J News• [July 11, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Rivers State: House of Representatives to take over legislative affairs of Rivers State House of Assembly for resolution of crisis. NNPC: House of Reps Committee on Finance rejects Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation's ₦384.9bn operational loss between 2009 & 2011. CCECC: China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation to construct $1bn cement factory in Tin Can Port -Yuan Li (CCECC President). White Stuff: 5.9kg of cocaine with ₦74m worth abandoned @ Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos; Detected by National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). Tax Obligation: Senate orders Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) to pay $158m tax to Nigerian Maritime Administration & Safety Agency (NIMASA). ₦47.1bn Theft: Erastus Akingbola (fmr MD, Intercontinental Bank) urges High Court, Ikeja to quash charges preferred against him by EFCC. Rivers: President Jonathan not involved in Rivers State House of Assembly crisis -Doyin Okupe (Senior Special Assistant to President on Public Affairs). Deposit Money Banks: ₦166bn dud cheques issued by customers between January & December 2012; To collaborate with EFCC for prosecution of errant issuers -Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

S.J News• [July 10, 2013]

S.J News• [July 10, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Constitution: Senate rejects 6-year single term proposal by Senate Committee on Review of Constitution. Osun: State government begins ₦2bn rehabilitation of Ede Water Works; Supplies over 70% of Osun state's water needs -Mrs Tawa Williams (SA to Gov on Water Resources). Anambra Gov: Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) fixes Anambra state gubernatorial election for November 16, 2013. Safe Funds: Biometric authentication for Point of Sales (PoS) terminals & Automated Teller Machines (ATM) to begin in 2015 -Sanusi Lamido Sanusi (CBN Gov). Oloffa Of Offa Dethroned: Appeal court, Ilorin nullifies appointment & installation of Mufutau Gbadamosi (Olofa of Offa); Orders immediate installation of Abdulrauf Adegboyega Keji. Gas Flaring: Federal Government loses about ₦289.6bn annually to gas flaring; International Oil Companies (IOC) flare 1.4bn cubic feet of gas daily -Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR). INEC: Independent National Electoral Commission approves appointment of Mrs Augusta Chinwe Ogakwu as Secretary; Succeeds Abdullahi Kaugama, whose 5-year tenure expired on June 26. Anti-Amaechi v Pro-Amaechi: Fracas @ Rivers State House of Assembly over attempt to impeach Otelemaba Amachree (Speaker); Fake mace allegedly smuggled. Football: Nigeria Football Federation suspends 4 football clubs indefinitely for outrageous results of 79-0 & 67-0 in promotion play-off into Nigeria Nationwide League.

S.J News• [July 9, 2013]

S.J News• [July 9, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Finance: European Commission ups financial intervention budget for socio-economic services in Nigeria to €724m (₦166.5bn). Niger Delta: ₦191bn ($1.23bn) lost in 1st quarter of 2013 due to crude oil theft & vandalisation of major oil pipelines -Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). 2015: Governors buy, lease private jets for acquisition of arms ahead of 2015 elections -Osita Okereke (DG, National Task Force on Illegal Importation of Light Weapons & Small Arms). Economic Report: Revenue generated by Federal Government declines by 14.7% to ₦805.91bn in April, 2013 -Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Agric: Over ₦80bn made in agriculture sector from private investors within the last 12 months -President Jonathan. Flood: Federal Government to provide 550 housing units for 2012 flood victims nationwide -Mohammed Dabarako (Chairman, Committee on Flood, Relief & Rehabilitation).

S.J News• [July 8, 2013]

S.J News• [July 8, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Mobile Number Portability (MNP): Telecommunications operators to be fined ₦200,000 per subscriber for difficulty in porting to other networks -Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). Governors: South-East, South-South Governors' meeting held on Sunday in Enugu state; Gov Rochas Okorocha (Imo), Gov Adams Oshiomhole (Edo) & Gov Rotimi Amaechi (Rivers) absent. Electricity: Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) establishes public complaints office in Kaduna state for challenges in power sector. Liquidity Support: Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to set up ₦200bn fund for Microfinance Banks (MFB), Small & Medium Enterprises (SME). Bayelsa: Unknown gunmen abduct Special Adviser to Gov Seriake Dickson on Power, Olice Kemenanabo in Port Harcourt, Rivers state. Miss Nigeria 2013: Beauty pageant held @ Intercontinental hotel, VI, Lagos on Saturday, July 6; Ezinne Akudo (22yrs) triumphs with star prize of a brand new car, trip to California & ₦3m. NASRDA: Dr S.O Mohammed returns as Director General of National Space Research & Development Agency; Appointed to a full 5-year term, effective July 2, 2013.

S.J News• [Jul 7, 2013]

S.J News• [July 7, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Review of 1999 Constitution: Presidency rejects House of Representatives' proposal for removal of immunity clause; President, Vice president, State Governors & Deputy Governors as beneficiaries. Army: Colonel Texas Chukwu appointed as new spokesman for headquarters of 3 Division of the Nigerian Army, Maxwell Khobe Cantonment, Rukuba, Jos. NEPZA: Total investment generated in Nigeria's free zone @ ₦1.6tn ($10bn) -Oluwagbemiga Kuye (MD, Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority). FG Roads: Akwa Ibom stateto be refunded ₦20bn for expenses incurred on construction of federal roads in 2013 -Ogbuefi Ozorogbachi (Chairman, House Committee on Works). Oil Theft: Shell Petroleum Developing Company (SPDC ) resumes production; Trans-Niger PiZe (TNP) shutdown due to sabotage on June 19; Lost 150,000 barrels of oil per day. Economic Review: Federally-collected revenue for April @ ₦805.91bn, 14.7% below budget estimate, -Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). ₦120m Cash Prize: Gov Peter Obi (Anambra) named best performing governor on eradication of polio in southeast by Bill Gates & Melinda Foundation in Awka, Anambra state.

S.J News• [Jul 6, 2013]

S.J News• [July 6, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Lagos-Ibadan: Reconstruction of & expansion works of 127.6km expressway begins; To gulp ₦167bn & to be completed in 48 months; Julius Berger & Reynold Construction Company (RCC) as contractors. Welfare & Social Security Scheme: 75 years & above indigenes of Bayelsa state to receive monthly stipends of ₦5,000 -Gov Seriake Dickson (Bayelsa). Emergency Rule: Federal Govt to distribute 25,000 metric tons of assorted grains in Adamawa, Borno & Yobe state -Dr Yerima Ngama (Minister of state for Finance). July 11: Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (Minister of Finance) to unveil 2013 Economic Report of Africa in collaboration with Centre for the Study of the Economies of Africa (CSEA). Civil Service: Mrs Joan Ayo (Chairman, Federal Civil Service Commission) converts cubicle in office into detention centre for defaulting members of staff of the commission. Legal: President Jonathan approves appointment of Justice Kekere-Ekun as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria on recommendation of National Judicial Council (NJC). Agric: Nigeria to earn between $802m to $1.37bn as exports of dried cassava chips to China & Europe in 2013 -Dr Akinnwnmi Adeshina (Minister of Agriculture).

S.J News• [July 5, 2013]

S.J News• [July 5, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Judiciary: Federal Judicial Service Commission (FJSC) dismisses 5 workers of Supreme Court & 1 from Court of Appeal, Abuja for leakage of undelivered judgment. Agric: Nigeria spends ₦360bn for importation of rice, ₦217bn for sugar & ₦97bn for fish anually -Dr Akinwunmi Adesina (Minister of Agriculture & Rural Development). Calabar: Appeal Court, Calabar removes Etubom Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu as Obong of Calabar; due proces snot followed; Selection of incumbent null & void -Court. Infrastructure: About ₦15tn needed by FG within the next 5 years for infrastructure deficit & implementation of interim National Integrated Infrastructure Plan (NIMP). ₦43m Scam: Federal High Court, Abuja acquits Hassan Lawal (fmr Minister of Works), Dismisses criminal charge filed by EFCC. Fraud: Lagos High Court, Igbosere orders Erastus Akingbola (fmr MD, Intercontinental Bank), to pay Access Bank ₦212.2bn. Where Pen-thieves @?: Magistrates' Court, Ikeja sentences 28-year-old man to 6 months imprisonment without an option of fine for stealing ₦5,000 Nokia phone. Bauchi: Over ₦5bn spent on procurement of fertiliser & chemicals since 2007 -Tasiu Mohammed (Commissioner, Agriculture & Natural Resources).

S.J News• [July 4, 2013]

S.J News• [July 4, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Electricity: Power generation in Nigeria to peak @ 10,000 megawatts by end of December 2014; between 17 & 18 hours of daily supply of power -Zainaib Ibrahim Kuchi (Minister of State for Power). NIN: Enrolment activities for National Identification Number @ NIMC offices in all state capitals begun -National Identity Management Commission (NIMC). Ghana Mining: 3,877 illegail Chinese miners repatriated between June 1 & June 25 -Francis Palmdetti (Public Affairs Director). Cabinet Shake up: Gov Chime Sullivan sacks Simon Ortuanya (Commissioner for Education); Replaced with Prof Chris Okoro. 11.5 Years: Access Bank Board of Directors appoints Herbert Wigwe as GMD/CEO; Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede (46yrs; Incumbent) to retire from bank in December, 2013. 2 NGF Chairmen: High Court @ Jabi, Abuja fixes July 17, to commence hearing on case filed by Gov Babatunde Fashola (Lagos) against Gov Jonah Jang (Plateau). NSC: House of Representatives summons Gbenga Elegbeleye (Director General, National Sports Commission) vis-à-vis missing ₦3.085bn in 2010 financial year. NUPENG: Nigeria Union of Petroleum & Natural Gas Worker suspends 3-day warning strike after NUPENG/NNPC/Stakeholders meeting -Achese Igwe (NUPENG President). INEC: Federal Executive Council (FEC) approves ₦459m for purchase of 17,000 Smart Card Readers for conduction of elections -Labaran Maku (Minister of Information). Military Coup: Egypt's 1st democratically elected president, Mohamed Morsi, ousted over failure to meet demands; Head of Constitutional Court to be sworn in as interim leader on Thursday -Abdul Fatah Khalil al Sisi (Commander of Armed Forces).

S.J News• [July 3, 2013]

S.J News• [July 3, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Borno: State Govt signs MoU with 18th Bureau Group Ltd (Chinese firm) to train Borno state Civil engineers, employees of construction engineering. Teachers: Over 80% of primary school teachers in 19 Northern states unqualified -Aminu Sharehu (Director-General, National Teachers Institute). Sugar Master Plan: Federal Government begins implementation of Backward Integration Policy; National Sugar Master Plan approved October 19, 2012 by FEC. 2013 Budget: President Jonathan urges Senate to reverse ₦78.54bn cut from capital allocations to Federal Government Ministries, Departments & Agencies. Cashless Policy: Charges for Individual & Corporate lodging or withdrawals above prescribed limits in all 6 states deferred till October 1, 2013 -Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). NGSF: Gov Isa Yuguda (Bauchi) rescinds decision to withdraw from Northern States Governors’ Forum -Yusuf Musa Gumli (Gov's Chief of Staff).

S.J News• [July 2, 2013]

S.J News• [July 2, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ ASUU v FG: Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) embarked on indefinite strike due to Federal Govt's failure to implement part of 2009 agreement. Human Immunodeficiency Virus: 1 million Nigerians living with HIV virus to be put on anti-retroviral (ARV) treatment by December 2015 -National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA). NSCDC: No fewer than 473 oil thieves arrested, 259 illegal refineries destroyed -Dr Ade Aboderin (Commandant-General, Nigerian Security & Civil Defence Corps). Service Chiefs: Federal High Court, Abuja nullifies appointment of Service Chiefs; Lt-Gen Azubuike Ihejirika (Army), Vice Admiral Dele Ezeoba (Naval), Air Marshal Alex Badeh (Air force) affected. Agric: World Bank approves credit facilities of $300m for Nigeria to boost farming output & food security -Akinwunmi Adesina (Minister of Agriculture). Police Uniform: Federal Government to phase out police black uniform; ₦1.7bn approved for bulk purchase of new uniform for officers and rank & file.

S.J News• [July 1, 2013]

S.J News• [July 1, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Pension: Gov Kayode Fayemi (Ekiti) approves payment of ₦1bn arrears 1,755 beneficiaries in Ekiti state. Economy: FG can't meet infrastructure needs by spending ₦4.99tn without leveraging the Capital Market -Ms Arunma Oteh (DG, Securities & Exchange Commission). Prison Break, not Scofield: 175 inmates escape from Medium Security Prison, Olokuta, Ondo state. Emergency Rule: Bukar Tijani (Minister of State for Agriculture & Rural Development) orders immediate release of agricultural inputs to farmers in Adamawa, Borno & Yobe State. Oil & Gas: Nigeria Union of Petroleum & Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) begins 3-day warning strike 2day over alleged unfair labour practices by oil multinationals. Lagos Island to Mainland: Gov Babatunde Fashola commissions Carter Bridge Lighting Project; Now brighter @ night.

S.J News• [June 30, 2013]

S.J News• [June 30, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Champion of Women: President Jonathan is not a weak & indecisive president -Mrs Diezani Allison-Madueke (Minister of Petroleum Resources). Central Bank of Nigeria: Cashless policy begins in Abia, Anambra, FCT, Kano, Ogun, Rivers state. NYSC: Unknown gunmen abduct 3 corps members @ Corpers’ lodge in Ogonokom Community Secondary school, Abua/Odua LG, Rivers state -Police. Buildings: Lagos State Govt to demolish structures erected on flood plains & natural wetlands in Lagos state -Tunji Bello (Commissioner for Environment). Diaspora: Nigerians in Diaspora remitted about $21.89bn in 2012 & $20.61bn in 2011 -Dr Shamsudeen Usman (Minister of National Planning). Ogun: Civil servants in Ogun state to have new welfare packages (Civil service Estates, Car Loans) -Bimbo Ashiru (Commissioner for Commerce & Industry).

S.J News• [June 29, 2013]

S.J News• [June 29, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Inadequate Funding: Dr Ismail Lawal (National Association of Resident Doctors) tells members to suspend 3-day warning strike & resume work immediately. NIPSS: National institute for Policy & Strategic Studies in collaboration with UN Democratic Governance for Development Project to establish Development Centre for Political Parties in Kuru, Jos, Plateau state. Health: President Jonathan commissions 40-bed Comprehensive Cottage Hospital in Otueke, Ogbia LG, Bayelsa state; Maternal mortality rate dropped by 30% in the last 4years -President Jonathan. Safe H20: Japanese government donates ₦1.2bn borehole drilling equipment to Bauchi & Katsina State for provision of potable drinking water. Comrades Join Forces: Peter Esele (erstwhile Prsident, Trade Union Congress) denies being groomed by Gov Adams Oshiomhole (Edo) for Governor. Healthcare: Nana Kashim Shettima (1st Lady, Borno state) launches Free Child Survival Drugs & Supplies (FCSDS) for children below 5years in Borno state. Pension: Pensioners to receive pensions directly from Accountant General of the Federation (AGF) -Mrs Chinelo Anohu-Amazu (Ag DG, National Pension Commission). Anambra: Ifeanyi Ubah (Capital Oil Boss) joins Labour Party (LP) for 2014 gubernatorial polls in Anambra state.

S.J News• [June 28, 2013]

S.J News• [June 28, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Telecoms: Subscribers Identification Modules (SIM) to be disconnected if unregistered by June 30, 2013 -Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). Loot: ₦28.3bn ($175m) from Abacha family & companies recovered from Liechtenstein -Mohammed Bello Adoke (Minister of Justice). FATCA: Nigerian banks get October 25, 2013 deadline to register with US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in compliance with Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act requirement. PDP: Peoples Democratic Party reschedules special convention fixed for July 20, 2013; July 11, 2013 South-West Zonal Congress also shifted; New dates yet to be known. UNILORIN: Federal High Court, Ilorin dismisses suit filed against Prof Abdulganiyu Ambali's appointment as Vice Chancellor of University of Ilorin over lack of merit. Agriculture: ₦1.4bn expended on purchase of 11,550 tonnes of fertiliser -Gov Saidu Dakingari (Kebbi). Anti-party Activities: Gbenga Daniel (fmr Ogun Gov) suspended for alleged romance with Labour Party in Ogun state; 12 other PDP members suspended for same offence. NUT: 27.5% enhanced salary scale must be implemented for teachers in all states of the federation -Michael Alogba Olukoya (President, Nigeria Union of Teachers). Industrial Action: Petroleum & Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) issues 7-day ultimatum to FG over anti-labour practices in oil & gas industry. Police: 1% of state monthly allocations to be deducted for funding Nigerian Police Force -National Economic Council (NEC).

S.J News• [June 27, 2013]

S.J News• [June 27, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Aviaition: Captain Fola Akinkuotu confirmed as Director General of Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) by Senate. Atlas Cove: Pipeline vandals rupture Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) oil pipeline @ Akinbo jetty, Ilado on Wednesday to siphon petroleum products. The Road: Driving school to be established in Osun state for training of road users & guidelines on road usage -Gov Rauf Aregbesola (Osun). Kano: 3,241 suspected criminals arrested in Kano state in the last 6 months; 2,741 of these charged to court -Kano State Police Command. Nasarawa: Gov Umaru Tanko Al-Makura inaugurates 9-man Judicial Commission of Inquiry over killings of security operatives @ Alakyio village, Lafia, Nasarawa state; Headed by Joseph Fola Gbadeyan. Judiciary: Senate confirms appointment of Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as Justice of Supreme Court of Nigeria. Road: Reconstruction of Lagos-Ibadan Expressway to cost Federal Government ₦160.7bn -Dr Doyin Okupe (SSA to President on Public Affairs). Labor Party: Kevin Rudd returns as Australian prime minister with 57-45 vote 3 years after being replaced by Julia Gillard (erstwhile Deputy).

S.J News• [June 26, 2013]

S.J News• [June 26, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Developing Countries: 1st D-8 Trade Minister council meeting holds in Abuja, Nigeria to boost economy; Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan & Turkey involved. Lack of Funds: National Association of Resident Doctors of Nigeria (NARD) to begin 3-day warning strike from June 23 (2day) over lackadaisical attitude of FG towards residency training. Market: Mrs Folashade Tinubu-Ojo (Bola Tinubu's daughter) succeeds late Abibatu Mogaji (grandmother) as President-General, Association of Nigerian Market Women & Men. APC: Bisi Akande appoiinted as interim National Chairman, All Progressives Congress; Aminu Masari (fmr House of Reps Speaker) as Deputy National Chairman, North -Rotimi Fahakin (APC Spokesman). EFCC: High Court, Abuja orders Mohammed Abubakar (IG of Police) to arrest Ibrahim Lamorde (EFCC Chairman) for disobeying valid court order; We will appeal ruling -EFCC. False Identity: 27-year-old impostor of Gov Emmanuel Uduaghan (Delta) on Facebook (social networking site) arraigned before Asaba Chief Magistrate’s court. MDA: Federal Government bans civil servants from accepting chieftaincy titles except after retirement or disengagement from servic -Bukar Goni Aji (Head of Civil Service of the Federation). Coach: Carlo Ancelotti (erstwhile Paris St Germain manager) appointed on a 3-year contract as Real Madrid coach; Laurent Blanc now PSG coach.

S.J News• [June 25, 2013]

S.J News• [June 25, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Roads: Gov Babatunde Fashola (Lagos) approves construction & rehabilitation of 70 new roads in Lagos state. Currency Stabilisation: $500m sold yesterday @ bi-weekly foreign exchange auction to forestall depreciation of Naira -Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). ₦338.8m Scam: Adeyemi Ikuforiji (Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly), Oyebode Atoyebi (PA) re-arraigned by EFCC before Federal High Court, Lagos for alleged money laundering. 2 Kings, 1 Throne (Amaechi v Jang): Gov Chibuike Amaechi (Rivers) summons Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) meeting in Abuja for Wednesday. ₦25bn Fraud: EFCC to close case against Michael Igbinedion (Lucky Igbinedion's younger brother), 5 others by September 23, 2013. Oyo: Gov Abiola Ajimobi (Oyo) to inaugurate 640m flyover @ Mokola roundabout, Ibadan, Ultra-modern motor park @ Podo, Ibadan & Neighbourhood market @ Scout Camp, Challenge, Ibadan 2day. Train: Derailment of Lagos-bound locomotive passenger train from Kano state injures no fewer than 4 persons in Kakawu area, Chikun LG, Kaduna state on Monday. Electricity: Power supply reduced by 1.598MW due to pipeline vandalism; Causes load shedding -Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN).

S.J News• [June 24, 2013]

S.J News• [June 24, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ NAC: Nigerians spend about ₦600bn annually on importation of vehicles; 50,000 new & 150,000 used vehicles -Aminu Jalal (DG, National Automotive Council). State of Emergency: 1,500 refugees flee from Nigeria into the northern part of Cameroon -Hadiza Mustapha (Nigerian Ambassador to Cameroon). Aso Rock: President Jonathan & Theophilus Danjuma (fmr Minister of Defence) in closed-door meeting @ Presidential Villa, Abuja on Sunday barely 24 hours after being reported to have criticised Nigeria leadership. Ogbeni Till Day Break: Gov Rauf Aregbesola (Osun) denies slapping his deputy, Mrs Grace Tomori; I have never beaten anybody in my life; Deputy Governor is older than me -Gov Aregbesola. 2015: INEC to unveil Strategic Plan for 2015 elections, other programmes on Wednesday -Prof Attahiru Jega (Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission). Visas Overstayed: Nigerian citizens, others to pay £3,000 ($4,600,£3,500) bond in cash for UK entry from November, 2013; To be forfeited if you remain illegally @ expiration of visa.