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Chinese firm seizes another Nigeria’s private jet in Canada

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Zhongshang Fucheng Industrial Investment Ltd., a Chinese company, has successfully taken control of a Nigerian-owned luxury jet in Canada.

This move follows a recent ruling by a Canadian court, granting Zhongshang the legal authority to seize the Bombardier 6000 type BD-700-1A10 aircraft from Nigeria.

The Canadian court’s decision, handed down by Judge David Collier of the Superior Court of Quebec on March 21, 2024, dismissed Nigeria’s attempts to retain ownership of the jet.

The aircraft, originally purchased for $57 million by Dan Etete, was part of his spending spree after acquiring substantial funds from the controversial sale of the OPL 245 oil field in 2010.

Nigeria had initially seized the jet from Etete in 2016 and kept it in Dubai before moving it to Canada in May 2020.

Despite Nigeria’s efforts to secure the jet through Canadian courts, Zhongshang pursued legal action to enforce its arbitration awards of over $70 million against Nigeria, leading to the recent repossession.

The case is rooted in a dispute between Zhongshang and Ogun State, where the Chinese firm claimed that its rights to a free trade zone were revoked in 2016, violating a trade agreement between Nigeria and China.

Recall that hongshang already seized Nigerian assets in the UK and France.

Further asset seizures are anticipated in Belgium and the U.S. as the company continues its enforcement actions against Nigeria.

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Residents Rush To Scoop Groundnut Oil As Another Tanker Overturns In Niger, Three Days After 98 Were Killed In Explosion.

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Trending videos show dozens of residents in Bida town, Niger State, collecting groundnut oil after a tanker overturned near Shafa filling station in the Esso area.

According to reports, the incident occurred on Tuesday morning, just three days after the deadly tanker explosion on Dikko-Maje Road, near Badeggi filling station in Suleja Local Government Area, which resulted in the loss of 98 lives.

Reports indicate that those gathered to collect the spilling fuel were caught in an explosion, which also impacted those trying to assist the victims.

The fire spread across a large area, leaving behind charred remains and widespread destruction.

The explosion is said to have occurred around 9:00 am while efforts were underway to transfer PMS from the overturned tanker to another vehicle.

Despite the recent tragic incident in Suleja Local Government Area, new videos from Tuesday morning show residents in Bida approaching the fallen truck with jerry cans and buckets to collect the spilled groundnut oil near a filling station in the town.

 

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Ekweremadu’s wife returns to Nigeria after release from UK prison

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Mrs. Beatrice Ekweremadu, wife of former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has returned to Nigeria, according to the Vanguard Newspaper.

It will be recalled that Senator Ekweremadu, his wife, and Dr. Obinna Obeta were sentenced by a UK court on charges related to organ harvesting.

The former Deputy Senate President was sentenced to 10 years in prison, while Mrs Ekweremadu received a six-year sentence.

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Gunman opens fire on wedding guests in Kebbi, killing 9-year-old child and leaving one other injured

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A nine-year-old child, Al’amin Garba has been killed after a man identified as Muhammad Sani opened fire at guests at a wedding ceremony in Kebbi State.

Another child, Bello Shehu who is seven years old was also said to have been injured during the attack.

The incident was said to have occurred in Koko/Besse Local Government Area of Kebbi State

While Garba died instantly from a gunshot wound in his head, Shehu sustained severe injuries to his ribs.

He has been admitted to a medical facility in the area while the shooter has been arrested.

Speaking on the incident, the commissioner of police for Kebbi command, Bello Sani condemned the incident.

He appealed to residents to submit every firearm in the possession to the police for public safety.

He also called for a thorough investigation and immediate prosecution of the shooter.

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