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INDIAN BILLIONAIRE GAUTAM ADANI CHARGED IN U. S. FOR ALLEGED BRIBERY, FRAUD. (PHOTO).

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  Indian billionaire Gautam Adani charged in US for alleged bribery, fraud Gautam Adani, the chair of Indian conglomerate Adani Group and one of the world’s richest people, whose business empire extends from ports and airports to renewable energy,has been indicted in New York over an alleged multibillion-dollar fraud scheme, United States prosecutors have said. The authorities on Wednesday charged Adani and two other executives at Adani Green Energy, his nephew Sagar Adani and Vneet Jaain, with agreeing between 2020 and 2024 to pay more than $250m in bribes to Indian government officials to obtain solar energy supply contracts expected to yield $2bn in profits. Prosecutors said the renewable energy company also raised more than $3bn in loans and bonds during this period based on false and misleading statements. Shares of Adani Enterprises, the group's flagship firm, closed down 22% on Thursday. Other group firms also closed in the red. Adani Green Energy, which is the firm at the c
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AERO CONTRACTORS,DEBUNK NEWS THAT THEY SACKED OVER 100 OF IT'S STAFF.

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             Today friday,Aero Contractors sacked over 100 workers from its payroll.But the airline according to a statement by its public relations consultants,SY & T said it only reviewed its contract with the out sourcing firm:SBL.most of those affected by the sack according to a source were support staff who have spent few years with the airline.A source close to the airline who didn't want him name in print confirmed the development.The statement from the airline consultants,reads ''In the course of reorganizing and repositioning its business,Aero Contractors has reviews its relationship with Skyborne by cutting down some of the serves required from the company.This will help the company to invest more resources to enhance customer service.For the record Aero has not sacked any of its staff'''.But a source said those affected by the development were contract staff whose contract have expired with the company.One more photo below.                        
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LUPITA NYONG'O,WAS RECENTLY LISTED AS BRITISH AIRWAYS 9TH BEST DRESSED TRAVELLER.

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                           Oscar award winning actress Lupita Nyong'o was recently listed as British Airways 9th best dressed traveller.The list compiled by British Airways ranked the 33 year oold star as 9th best dressed traveller.Number one on the list was Victoria Beckham who was followed by Amal Clooney,Kendall Jenner,Angelina Jolie,Gwen Stafani,Charlize Theron,Taylor Swift,Marion Cotillard,Lupita Nyong'o and Heidi Klum respectively.According to Hollywood stylist Elizabeth Saltzmann said that one of the most wonderful things about Lupita Nyongo's personal style is that  she is not afraid to use colour.More photos below.                                                                                               
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PHOTOS FROM GOVERNOR AMBODE'S VISIT TO PRESIDENT BUHARI TODAY,AT THE STATE HOUSE ABUJA.

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                 Lagos State Governor,Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on friday paid a visit to President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House,Abuja,where he lauded the President's recent overseas trips aimed at attracting foreign direct investments into the country.Governor Ambode who spoke to State House Correspondents shortly after the visit expressed high optimism that the President's trips would in no short time begin to yield benefits in the interest of all Nigerians.The Governor specifically commended President Bhari for his purposeful leadership to restore the nation's place in the comity of nations,saying his recent trip to China and the profitable discussions will go a long way move Nigeria forward including Lagos.He said the investment pact signed with the Chinese Government will benifit the people of Lagos,especially with the coming of Lagos-Kano Rail Project and Lagos Metro-rail project expected to cost about $2.5 billion.It would be recalled that President Buhari recently
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OVER 800 PUBLIC SERVANTS WOULD BE RETIRING FROM LAGOS PUBLIC SERVICE IN JUNE,2016.{READ}.

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                     In a bid to ensure that retired officers continued to live worthy life in retirement,the Lagos State Government has commenced a four day pre-retirement workshop for over 800 Public Servants that would be retiring from the State's Public service in June 2016,at the Public Service Staff Centre,Magodo,Lagos.Speaking at the opening ceremony of the workshop themed ''Managing Pot Service Life'',the Commissioner for Establishments,Training and Pensions,Dr Akintola Benson-Oke said the essence was to prepare participants for life after paid employment so that they would continue to leave good and quality life as they were while in service.According to him ''Having spent a good number of years serving the state diligently,they deserved a worthy parting away gift,which is why in addition to timely payment of their gratuity and pensions that are statutory,the state is also providing them this other life opportunity that would rejuvenate them and mak
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MICHAEL JACKSON'S BROTHER ''JERMAINE'',SPOTTED ON A COURTESY VISIT TO THE LAGOS STATE GOVT,TODAY.

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              Jermaine Jackson,an American singer composer and film director and most especially,a brother to Late Michael Jackson.The other people present today with him after he was spotted yesterday with ex-Governor of Lagos state,Bola Tinubu.Honourable Commissioner for Information & Strategy,Mr Steve Ayorinde,the Special Adviser to the State Governor on Overseas Affairs & Investment {Lagos Global},Prof. Ademola Abass,Permanent Secretary,Ministry of Information & Strategy,Mr Fola Adeyemi during a courtesy visit in commemoration of The Jackson's Golden Global Tour to the State Government today,friday 29th April,2016.You are welcome to Lagos Nigeria Mr Jermaine Jackson.More photos below.                                                                                                                         
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LATE TUNJI BRAITHWAITE,TO BE NAMED AFTER DOLPHIN PARK IN LAGOS STATE.

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                   In recognition of his various contributions to the political developments in the country,the Lagos State Government intends to name the Dolphin Activist Park after the late Human Rights Activist,Social Crusader,Democrat and Founder of the National Advance Party {NAP} during the 2nd Republic,Dr. Tunji Braithwaite,who died on monday,March 28 at St Nicholas Hospital,Lagos at the age of 82.Governor Ambode,who disclosed on tuesday at a special service of songs organised by the family at Yard 158,Oregun as part of his burial programmes,said it is part of the plan by the present administration to immortalise the late legal luminary and a major actor in the nation's politics.Represented by hiss Deputy,Dr. Idiat Oluranti Adebule,Ambode noted that the late Dr Braithwaite dedicated his life to the wellbeing and welfare of the masses,adding that on several occasions he had stood for and defended the rights of the common man and at the same time used the law to free Nigerians
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