Friday, 11 December 2015

Photos: David Mark returns to his state to a rousing welcome from supporters

Photos: David Mark returns to his state to a rousing welcome from supporters

Senator David Mark returned to his country home, Otukpo, Benue State on Thursday, December 10, the first since his election was nullified by the Court of Appeal in Makurdi. He was accompanied by Members of the National Assembly from Benue and other states. Addressing the mammoth crowd who trooped out enmasse to welcome him, the former Senate President urged them to remain calm in spite of the 'provocative' judgement of the Appeal Court.

N1 trillion rail contracts scam: I will expose looters and there will be no sacred cows - Dogara

N1 trillion rail contracts scam: I will expose looters and there will be no sacred cows - Dogara

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has threatened to expose all those, irrespective of their social stand, that are indicted in the N1 trillion rail contract scam. Dogara said this yesterday December 10th while declaring open the ongoing investigative hearing into the railway scam that ran into billions of US dollars from 2010- 2015.

Dokpesi in another alleged N8billion Football Fraud

Dokpesi in another alleged N8billion Football Fraud

At the bail application hearing of embattled Daar Communications Chairman Raymond Dokpesi, at the Federal High Court Abuja yesterday December 10th, counsel to the Federal Government, Rotimi Jacobs objected to his bail application, stating that EFCC operatives was investigating a fresh case of N8.4 billion fraud Dokpesi illegally collected for the airing the FIFA U-17 World Cup hosted by Nigeria in 2012.

Photos: Donald Trump's name taken down from Dubai luxury golf course development

Following the Republican presidential candidate's call to ban Muslims from entering the United States, his name has been taken down from a billboard advertising a golf course and luxury-housing development on the outskirts of Dubai. (the signboard before and after the removal) Developer Damac Properties Dubai Co, which is building two Trump-branded golf courses along with 104 mansions, said on Tuesday December 8, it would not comment on the "personal or political agenda" of the leading Republican candidate.

Thursday, 10 December 2015

24-hr electricity coming to Lagos? Ambode inaugurates committee to boost power supply to households, businesses

24-hr electricity coming to Lagos? Ambode inaugurates committee to boost power supply to households, businesses

Read the press release below...
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, on Thursday inaugurates committee to boost household and business power supply, with a charge on them to work assiduously to create an enabling environment that will ensure 24-hour power supply to residents in the state.

British Canadian International Education is organising a free study Visa Seminar

British Canadian International Education is organising a free study Visa Seminar

Are you starting your studies in the UK, USA & Australia this January? Cliff Dedynski will be speaking to students about what it takes to study in these countries, visa requirements, and enjoy a one-one-one questions and answer session to all pending questions regarding your student visa.

Photo: EFCC arrest man for $9,500 scam

Photo: EFCC arrest man for $9,500 scam

Press statement from EFCC
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, on Monday December 10, 2015 arraigned one Nnaji Ikechukwu, before Justice D.V Agishir of the Federal High Court Enugu, on a four count charge bordering on conspiracy, uttering and forgery.