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.