Category: Judiciary

Oborevwori Congratulates New NBA President, Two Deltans On Election Into National Executive

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  Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, on her historic election as the first elected female President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), describing her emergence as a milestone for the legal profession and a victory for merit, excellence and gender inclusion. The governor also felicitated with two Deltans, Chief Oghenero Okoro and Mrs. Gladys Aghogho Okpomor, on their election into the National Executive Committee of the NBA. In a statement issued on Friday in Asaba by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus…

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EFCC Arraigns Ex-Banker For Alleged N294.5m Theft In Lagos

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  ‎The Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, July 9, 2026 arraigned a former staff of a new generation bank, Chinonso Akujobi, for an alleged N294,595,992 theft before Justice I.O. Ijelu of the State High Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos. Chinonso is being prosecuted on a five-count charge bordering on stealing to the tune of N294.5m. One of the charges reads:”That you, Chinonso Akujobi, sometime between January and December, 2025, in Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, with a dishonest…

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12 Docked In Anambra Over Alleged Rape, Defilement, Child Abuse

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The Anambra State Police Command has arraigned 12 suspects before a Gender Magistrate Court in Awka over alleged offences of rape, defilement, child abuse, abduction and assault, reaffirming its commitment to protecting women and children from all forms of abuse. The suspects were arraigned on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, in separate cases involving minors and other vulnerable victims across the state. According to the command, Chima Onyeanuna, Emeka Muo and Okafor Chibundu were arraigned over the alleged abduction and defilement of a 14-year-old girl in Nanka. In another case, police…

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Body Of Benchers Chairman, Akpomudje Calls New Lawyers To Bar, Urges Commitment To Justice

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THE Chairman of the Body of Benchers, HRM Albert Akpomudje, SAN, Eyavwien-Alaka I, has called on newly qualified lawyers in Nigeria to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct as they begin their legal careers. Speaking during the Call to Bar ceremony held in Abuja, Akpomudje congratulated the new legal practitioners on reaching a significant milestone in their professional journey. The legal Monarch described their admission into the Nigerian Bar as both an honour and a solemn responsibility that demands unwavering commitment to justice, the rule of…

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Court Orders Prophet To Rebuild Egbesu Shrine, Awards Worshippers ₦205m Damages

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A Federal High Court sitting in Warri, Delta State, has ordered Prophet Tamarauebi Elisha Owan and members of the Greatgod Holy Tabernacle to rebuild a traditional Egbesu shrine they allegedly destroyed in Ojobo Community, while awarding a total of ₦205 million in damages and costs to the affected worshippers. The court held that the respondents violated the constitutional rights of members of the Osuopele Benesede Opu-Oru Temple through the unlawful destruction of their place of worship and sustained acts of harassment and intimidation. In Suit No. FHC/WR/CS/4/2025, His Lordship, Hon.…

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Okuama Crisis: Akpodiete Applauds Rule Of Law, As Court Grants Freedom To Detained Leaders

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  THE Federal High Court sitting in Warri, Delta State Wednesday ordered the unconditional release of Prof. Arthur Ekpekpo and the other detained Okuama leaders of Ughelli South Local Government of Delta state. The court also fixed July 13, 2026, for the continuation of hearing on the substantive matter. This is just as Prof. Alexander Akpodiete has hailed the court verdict, as he  commended the judiciary for upholding the rule of law. Hon. Justice Hyeladzira Nganjiwa gave the order while delivering his judgment in Motion for release under fundamental rights…

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Dafinone Salutes APC Chieftain Mike Adiotomre At 88

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  Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ede Dafinone, has congratulated elder statesman and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Mike Adiotomre, on the occasion of his 88th birthday anniversary, describing him as a man of honour, integrity and selfless service. In a goodwill message, Dafinone praised the octogenarian for his enduring contributions to the development of Delta State, the Urhobo nation and the APC, as his life remains a source of inspiration to many. “I warmly congratulate Chief Mike Adiotomre on the occasion of his 88th…

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Izeze Pays Tribute To Ex-Delta Attorney-General Victor Otomiewo At 70

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    Delta State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads) Comrade Reuben Izeze, has paid glowing tribute to former Delta State Attorney-General and respected legal luminary, Chief Victor Duro Otomiewo Esq., as he marked his 70th birthday, describing him as a leader, mentor and pillar of support whose influence transformed lives. In an emotional goodwill message celebrating Otomiewo’s seven decades of life and service, Izeze recounted how the former Attorney-General played a defining role in his personal and educational journey following a turbulent period during his student activism days…

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Oborevwori Celebrates Ex-Delta CJ, Justice Marshal Umukoro At 70

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  Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has extended warm congratulations to former Chief Judge of Delta State, Justice Marshal Umukoro, on the occasion of his 70th birth anniversary.   Oborevwori in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, described Justice Umukoro as a distinguished jurist who served Delta State with integrity, diligence, and exceptional commitment, noting that his contributions to the growth and development of the judiciary remain enduring.   The Governor recalled that Justice Umukoro’s remarkable career in the judicial service culminated in…

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Appeal Court Upholds Reinstatement of 455 Police Officers Illegally And Unlawfully Retired, Dismisses PSC Appeal

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      The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja presided by their Lordships, Hon. Justice Donatus Uwaezuoke Okorowo, Hon. Justice Adebukunola I. Banjoko and Hon. Justice Okon Efreti Abang, have ordered for the reinstatement of 455 illegally and unlawfully retired police officers by the Police Service Commission, PSC. The Judges in the their judgement and ruling, dismissed the appeal No. CA/ABJ/PRE/ROA/CV/1829MI/2025 between Police Service Commission Vs ACP Chinedu Ambrose Emengaha & 8ors challenging the judgment of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria Abuja Division that was delivered by Hon.…

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