Category: Judiciary

Olomu Kingdom Installs Nigeria Senior Advocate, Albert Akpomudje As 14th Ohworode

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  The people of Olomu Kingdom, have installed a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, and President General of Government College Old Boys Association, GCOBA, worldwide, HRM Albert Akpomudje as the 14th Ohworode in Ughelli South Local Governmment Area of Delta State. The installation of HRM Albert Akpomudje, SAN as the newly crowned Ohworode of the ancient Olomu Kingdom was greeted with wilde reception by the Olomu people. Untill his installation, HRM Albert Akpomudje, SAN, was the Otota of Olomu Kingdom to the late Ohworode, HRM Macaulay Ovagbedia, Uhurhie -II, JP. Speaking…

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Senator Dafinone Felicitates Owhorode Akpomudje on Coronation, 71st Birthday

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The Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District at the national Assembly, Sen Ede Dafinone has congratulated the traditional ruler of the ancient Olomu Kingdom, HRM Albert Akpomudje, SAN, the Ohworode of Olomu on his coronation cum birthday celebration.   In a statement, the senator assured the traditional ruler that the Urhobo Nation stand firmly with you in advancing the collective aspirations of the Olomu Kingdom and the Urhobo Nation at   According to the statement signed by the Senator, “It is with immense joy and deep pride that I, Senator…

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NBA Ughelli Branch Nabs Fake Lawyer, Arraign In Court

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    THE Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Ughelli North Branch have arrested a pastor of a new generation church, claiming to be a lawyer in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.     The suspect identified, as Etele Prince Aghogho was arrested and handed over to the Ughelli Area Command by Snr Isodje, Snr Apostle and Oghenedoro.   It would be recalled that in August, 2025, NBA Udu branch a fake lawyer was apprehended by D.O Omage esq in company of G.O Fence esq and Odogun Stanley esq…

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Sen Dafinone Congratulates Akpoguma Over SAN Conferment

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Senator Ede Dafinone has congratulated Sir Victor Akpoguma on his conferment and elevation as Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN   In his congratulatory message, Senator Ede Dafinone described the elevation of Akpoguma SAN as an honour well deserved o er his dedication to the legal profession. He said, “I, Senator Ede Dafinone, on behalf of the good people of Delta Central Senatorial District, heartily congratulate Sir Victor Akpoguma on his conferment with the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). “This honour is a well-deserved recognition of your distinguished…

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197 Officers Forcefully Retired: PSC Chairman Only Need To Obey The Subsisting  Court Judgement, No Need To Reinvent The Wheel

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By Oki Samson        When clarity and impartiality has been set by a court of competent jurisdiction over a matter, it is unbelievable and incomprehensible that an individual, group of individuals, or organizations will routinely choose to disregard the same. Cases of defying court judgements have become one too many in the growth of our democracy and if not nipped in the bud might lead to its early demise. To underscore, court judgements are fundamental to the enthronement of rule of law which is a principle of democracy.…

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Mekako Leads 15 Lawyers In Defence Of Fundamental Suit Against Udu NBA Chairman

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  SIXTEEN members of the Nigeria Bar Association, NBA Udu Branch, in Delta State yesterday, stormed the Otor Udu High Court, to defend the Branch Chairman, Odohisi Edmund John Esq in a Ten million naira (N10m) fundamental Rights suit filed by three members over their removal from the Branch WhatsApp platform.   The three lawyers, Obehi Destiny Elebhose Esq, Ugbuta Elvis Ogbonnaya Esq and Anna Onyia Esq in Suit No: OUHC/FHR/117/2025 contended that the removal had breached their rights   The suit slated for hearing yesterday was however adjourned to…

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Breaking: Supreme Court Adjourns Judgment In Edo Guber Legal Battle Indefinitely

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    The Supreme Court has adjourned indefinitely judgment in the legal battle on Edo State Governorship Election Petition. The apex Court adjourned the judgment sine die after taking arguments for and against the election that produced Senator Monday Okpebholo as the duly elected governor. Justice Garba Lawal who presided over hearing of the appeal filed by Mr Asue Ighodalo and the People’s Democratic Party PDP said that the date for delivery of the judgment would be communicated to parties involved. Ighodalo whose appeal was argued by Ken Mosia SAN…

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Court Bars Mrs Kate Sam Ngbor From Bearing Her Ex-husband’s Names 11 years After Divorce

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  After 11 years of divorce, a customary Court holden at Rumuogba in Rivers State, has stripped Mrs Kate Ngbor of continuing bearing her former husband’s names with immediate effect. The Claimant, Chief Sam Ngbor, has in suit no: OCC/9/2021, sought the court order to restrain his former wife, Mrs Kate Ngbor from continuing bearing his name. The court, after the submissions from E. O Erhirhi Esq, counsel of the claimant and R.U Egwenre Esq, counsel for the defendant granted the orders. The court ordered that the defendant has no…

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Court To Rule On Case Between Courses 18,19, 20 And IGP, PSC & Forcesec, March 11

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The National Industrial Court of Nigeria, NICN, has slated ruling on the suit filed by Courses 18, 19, 20 against their forceful removal from office by Police Service Commission, Inspector General of Police and the Force Secretary. The legal battle in the law suit between Courses 18,19,20 and the Police Service Commission, psc, Inspector General of Police and Force Secretary, Thursday began at the National Industrial Court, Garki, Abuja, over their forceful removal from office without attaining the mandatory years required before retirement and non implementation of court judgement. The…

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LG Autonomy: Supreme Court Rules, Orders Direct Funding Of LGs By FG

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The Supreme Court of Nigeria declared that it’s unconstitutional for state governors to hold funds allocated to local government administrations.   The Apex court in judgement on Thursday, ordered the Federal Government to immediately start the direct payment of local government funds to the latter’s exclusive accounts. The lead judgement was read by Justice Emmanuel Agim, the apex court frowned at the decades-long refusal of the state government to grant financial autonomy for local governments. Justice Agim noted that the 774 local government councils in the country should manage their…

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