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.