A Chinese firm, Zhongshang Fucheng Industrial Investment Ltd., has finalised the repossession of a luxury jet owned by Nigeria in Canada. Peoples Gazette reports that Zhongshang recently received a change of custodian paperwork for the Bombardier 6000 type BD-700-1A10 aircraft from Canadian authorities in Montreal after a Canadian court issued a judgement that empowered the firm to seize the jet from Nigeria. “The court granted orders for Zhongshang to seize the plane earlier this year, but the change of custody from Nigeria to Zhongshang was only recently concluded,” a person familiar with Zhongshang’s activities said anonymously. “Zhongshang will not stop…
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The 22nd Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola has retired from service. Ariwoola’s retirement followed his attainment of 70 years. Justice Ariwoola was born on 22 August 1954. On 22 November 2011, he was elevated to the bench of the Supreme Court and was appointed substantive CJN on 27 June 2022. Ariwoola was appointed CJN following the resignation of Justice Tanko Muhammad Justice Ariwoola was formally confirmed Chief Justice of Nigeria by the Nigerian Senate on 21 September 2022. Events of Ariwoola’s retirement are ongoing at the Supreme Court. However, there are indications that Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun will…
As the controversy surrounding the new presidential jet continues, activist lawyer Deji Adeyanju has wondered why the president would splash a whopping N150 billion on a new jet when the one he’s replacing is still almost new. Speaking with Arise News, Adeyanju said: “From where we are standing, we have not seen any sign of goodwill from the government, the most brazing of lack of care for the Nigerian people is the presidential jet he just launched, whooping N150 billion. The jet he replaced is still almost new. “The US Presidential jet is almost 50 years old, the British Prime…
Flash floods have cut off the Azare-Ja’amare road along the Kano-Maiduguri Highway in Bauchi State. While inspecting the affected area, the State Governor, Bala Mohammed, said he has reported the situation to the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, who had visited last week when the road was initially threatened. The governor also warned that communities are at risk of being submerged if the flow of water is not managed effectively. The incident occurred barely two weeks after downpour severely damaged a federal highway connecting Kano to Maiduguri, especially between the Malori and Guskuri villages in the Katagum Local Government Area…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to addressing security threats and effectively combating acts of terror. The President gave the assurance while reacting to the tragic circumstances surrounding the death of Alhaji Isa Bawa, District Head of Gatawa District in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State. Tinubu, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, on Wednesday night condemned the act, describing the attack on the traditional ruler as “deeply disturbing” and a “heinous act” that will prompt a decisive response. He extended his condolences to the bereaved family, the…
Plateau United have confirmed the signing of 11 new players ahead of the 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, season. The players are Chukwuebuka Anthony, Ibe Chumakpa Micheal, Saka Gafar, Chinedu Sunday, Mafeng Badung, Collins Onovughe and Igbaaka Dickson. Others are Vincent Temitope, Sodiq Adamu, Kenneth James and Adewale Adeyinka. The players arrived from Akwa United, Douanes FC, Morak FC, Lobi Stars, Sunshine Stars and Warri Wolves. Others were signed from Legion City, Sunshine Stars, Rivers United and Kwara United. Plateau United are currently intensifying preparations for the upcoming season. The new NPFL season will commence of Saturday August 31.…
Popular Nigerian singer Dammy Krane has accused Davido of arresting him for defamation. Dammy Krane, in a series of posts on his X handle, said he had been illegally arrested by police on Davido’s instructions. Following his arrest, he also alleged plans to frame him for crypto scams. Lamenting, Dammy Krane asked netizens to hold Davido responsible if anything should happen to him. “If anything happens to me @davido should be held responsible. Oppressor @davido has paid them to arrest me. “They wrote petition, lying that I am into Flutterwave & Crypto scams just to arrest me. This is how…
Justice Sylvanus Oriji of the Federal Capital Territory High Court has adjourned the hearing in the FCT Minister’s motion on the restriction order on participants of the hunger protest until September 4. The adjournment came after counsel to the FCT minister (claimant), Moses Ebute, told the court that he served the motion on notice on the respondents. The counsel to 1st to 4th respondents, Dr S.M. Oyeghe, did not oppose but asked for the motion to be served on them in the court. The other respondents were neither present in court nor legally represented. Justice Oriji directed the claimant counsel…
The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajiabiamila, has heaped praise on the Bureau of Public Procurement, BPP, for helping to block loopholes through which the country would have been fleeced of N1.7 trillion on account of procurement processes. He said the funds were saved between 2009 and 2022. Gbajiabiamila made the revelation on Thursday after conducting an assessment tour of some agencies under the supervision of the State House earlier. He assured that the act establishing BPP will undergo a review process that will make it meet international best practices, and reduce corruption, red tape and bureaucracy. The…
Activist lawyer Deji Adeyanju has declared that former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, is not above the law. Adeyanju said President Bola Tinubu was shielding Bello from being arrested by security agents. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, had initiated fraud cases against Bello over the misappropriation of N80.2 billion while in office. Attempts by EFCC to arrest Bello and ensure he faces prosecution have failed as the whereabouts of the former governor remain unknown. There are claims that the former governor is hiding in the Kogi State Government House under the instruction of Governor Usman Ododo. However, speaking…