The Supreme Court has dismissed an application for post-conviction bail brought by a serving senator representing Delta North, Peter Nwaoboshi, who was jailed for seven years on money laundering charges. While dismissing his application, a five-member panel of the apex court, noted that Nwaoboshi’s conduct was a slap on democracy and the rule of law. Justice Emmanuel Agim wondered why Nwaoboshi, who refused to submit himself to the law, was now seeking the indulgence of the law. Justice Agim noted that being a serving senator and the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for senator of Delta North ought…
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Looking at why Nigeria’s regional carrier has to wait a little longer for the delivery of its first Airbus A220-300. Delivery of Nigerian carrier Ibom Air’s first Airbus A220 has been delayed until the year’s second half due to production issues. Ibom Air has been operating a fleet of Bombardier CRJ-900 jets for its four years of service for most routes. The airline was looking to expand its fleet with the increasing demand for flight tickets. However, that will not be possible in the first quarter because of undisclosed issues at Airbus. Last year, the regional carrier leased two Airbus…
The US investor targeting Indian conglomerate Adani Group over what it claims is the “biggest con in corporate history” has dared the company to sue, given it would open the coal producer to further scrutiny. Hindenburg Research’s report has already wiped billions of dollars of value from the sprawling empire of Gautam Adani, the world’s third richest man, and drawn in the contentious Carmichael coal and rail project in Queensland. Hindenburg said in a statement that Adani had not responded to any of the substantive issues raised in its report that accused the company of engaging in a “brazen stock…
The Governing Council of Afe Babalola University has appointed renowned Human Rights and Constitutional Lawyer, Chief Mike Ozekhome SAN, a Visiting Professor in the institution’s College of Law. The appointment was contained in a letter addressed to the Learned Silk and signed by the Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. E. Smaranda Olarinde, FCArb, FCAL. According to the letter made available to TheNigeriaLawyer, the appointment has been ratified by the Governing Council of the University and will be effective from the 2022/2023 Academic Session. Chief Mike Agbedor Abu Ozekhome is a Constitutional Lawyer, Human Rights Activist, Pro-Democracy Campaigner, Senior Advocate…
The Osun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Osogbo has upturned the victory of Governor Ademola Adeleke at the July 16th, 2022 governorship polls. The tribunal in a split document of two to one declared that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, should withdraw the Certificate of Return issued to Adeleke and issue the same to former Governor Adegboyega Oyetola The majority judgement which was read by the Chairman, Justice Tertse Kume said Oyetola scored the majority lawful votes of 314,931 against Adeleke’s 219,666
The Osun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Osogbo has sacked Governor Ademola Adeleke as the duly elected governor of the state. The tribunal in a split document of two to one declared that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, should withdraw the Certificate of Return issued to Adeleke and issue the same to former Governor Adegboyega Oyetola The majority judgement which was read by the Chairman, Justice Tertse Kume said Oyetola scored the majority lawful votes of 314,931 against Adeleke’s 219,666 The minority judgement is ongoing
The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG), on Thursday, raised concerns over an alleged plot by some powerful persons to thwart the 2023 general elections by making the new Naira notes scarce and increasing violence on Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) offices. The group called on President Muhammadu Buhari to absolve himself by reclaiming his statesmanship by standing against any machination against the conduct of credible elections and peaceful handover. CNG spokesperson, Abdul-Azeez Suleiman, disclosed this in Abuja, at the press briefing, saying the unfolding of these events has negatively affected ordinary Nigerians and potentially frustrated interest in the elections. He…
Why we can’t dabble into fake news control -Minister Soni Daniel, Editor, Northern Region Editor The Federal Government said on Thursday that the number of base stations in Nigeria providing fourth generation communication network in the country has reached 39,006 while the number of people who have access to broadband services have risen to 88,273,690. The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof Isa Pantami, who gave the information at the presentation of the scorecard of his ministry in Abuja, said that number of citizens and legal residents in Nigeria captured under the National Identity management system has reached 94 million.…
A new era of governance began in Ekiti State on that sweltering Sunday afternoon on October 16, 2022 when Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji took the oath of office as the Governor in the Land of Honour. Oyebanji came to power on the strength of a popular mandate given to him by the electorate of Ekiti State on June 18, 2022 when he was elected on the platform the All Progressives Congress. The new Governor swept to victory with a vote tally of 182,057, which was more than double those of the nearest rival. His arrival at the hilltop Ayoba Villa marked…
