S.J News• [Feb 20, 2013]

S.J News• [Feb 20, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Road: House of Reps Committees on Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) & Works to probe Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway Rehabilitation Project. Gunrunning: 15 Russians arraigned before Federal High Court, Lagos for unlawful importation of Firearms & Ammunitions into Nigeria; Arrested by Naval officers on 18 October 2012. Polio: President Jonathan restates administration’s commitment to eradicate polio from Nigeria by 2015; Australia pledges $50m for polio eradication programme. Terrorism: Federal High Court, Abuja turns down Sen Ali Ndume's request for further stay of proceedings; Allegedly linked with Boko Haram; Case adjourned to 6 May. Pakistani Summit: Agreements @ recent D-8 summit in Pakistan to strengthen existing relations among members of the group -President Jonathan. Delta Beyond Oil: Delta state signs $820,000 MoU with United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) for establishment of a shoe factory. Bayelsa: High Court, Port Harcourt orders FG to pay ₦37.6bn (₦17.6bn Special Damage, ₦20bn General Damage) as compensation to November 20, 1999 victims of Odi community military invasion in Bayelsa state. Ondo Gov: Ondo State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal commenced on Tuesday; Suit filed by ACN against victory of Gov Olusegun Mimiko (Labour Party). Refusal to Appear b4 Red Chamber: House of Reps orders Mohammed Abubakar (Inspector General of Police) to arrest Abdulrasheed Maina (Chairman, Pension Reform Task Team) dead or alive & produce him before Senate.