S.J News• [May 26, 2013]

S.J News• [May 26, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ RBDA: National Assembly opposes privatisation plans for River Basin Development Authorities of Nigeria; Law establishing RBDA to be reviewed before privatisation process begins -Senate Committee on Water Resources. Oil & Gas: $3bn (N474bn) to be made by FG from deep water projects; About 200,000 jobs to be created annually -Stefan Vas de Wael (Commercial Manager, Shell). NGF: Presidency played no role Nigerian Governors' Forum Election & had no preferred candidate -Reuben Abati (SA to President on Media & Publicity); Gov Rotimi Amaechi's (Rivers) remains Chairman. Kidnap: Family of Bode Rhodes-Vivour (Supreme Court justice) debunks release of abducted wife, daughter & chauffeur of Justice; Kidnapped May 10 in Edo State; ₦200m ransom demanded. Maritime: Navy confiscates over 40 vessels used for theft of crude oil in Niger Delta region, as mandate by President Jonathan. NGF Election Crisis: Self-proclaimed Chairman of Nigerian Governors' Forum, Gov Jonah Jang (Plateau) holds inaugural meeting as NGF Chairman.