Category: Judiciary

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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Two Arraigned In Warri Over Alleged ‘Deve’ Demand from Property Developer

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  Two young men were on Monday, April 13, arraigned before a Magistrate Court in Warri, Delta State, over alleged unlawful demand for payment of development fee popularly known as “deve” from a property developer, Pastor Fred Aghedo. The suspects, Mr. Irikefe Ajueyitsi and Mr. Abubakar Nasiru, were brought before Chief Magistrate E. M. Sowho at Magistrate Court One, Warri, on a two-count charge bordering on illegal demand and breach of peace. Prosecuting Counsel from the Uvwie Area Command of the Nigerian Police Force, ASP Dicko Wakama, told the court…

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Oborevwori Felicitates Delta Speaker, Emomotimi Guwor At 47

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  Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has extended warm felicitations to the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, on the occasion of his 47th birth anniversary on April 1. In a goodwill message conveyed through his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, the governor joined family, lawmakers, constituents from Warri South-West, as well as friends and associates in celebrating the Speaker, whom he described as a leader with a strong sense of purpose. Governor Oborevwori commended Guwor who is Chairman of…

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Delta Court Slams N300 Million Damages Against NPF For Harassing, Unlawfully Detaining Lawyer

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By Kelvin Ohoror   A High Court of Justice sitting in Ozoro, Delta State, has slammed N300 million damages against the Nigeria Police Force and its officers for the unlawful arrest, harassment and detention of a lawyer, Barrister Itedjere Jude.   The judgment was delivered by Justice E.O. Odebala on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, in Suit No: HCZ/M/43/2025, following a fundamental rights enforcement application filed by the lawyer against the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), and several Police Officers in Kwale Division; the Commissioner of Police, Delta State; the Inspector-General of…

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Rivers High Court Dismisses Kate Appeal Against Sam Ngbor

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The High Court of Rivers State, sitting in the Port Harcourt Judicial Division, has dismissed an appeal filed by Kate Ngbor against Chief Sam Ngbor, thereby affirming the judgment of the lower court in its entirety. Delivering judgment on Monday, December 22, 2025, Hon. Justice F. Onyiri ruled that the Notice of Preliminary Objection raised in the matter lacked merit and was accordingly dismissed by the court. The court further held that the substantive appeal failed, leading to its dismissal and the affirmation of the earlier decision, effectively bringing the…

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1999 Constitution: Falana Urges Lawyers To Explore Chapter Two Of 1999 Constitution Justiceable For Statutory Legislative Provision

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By Victor Lewis   Renowned Human Rights lawyer and Activist, Femi Falana SAN, has called on legal practitioners in the country to take advantage of the various Acts of Parliament to hold the government at all levels accountable in compliance with the provisions of chapter two of the 1999 constitution, as amended. Chapter Two of the Constitution which spells out the fundamental objectives and directive principles of State policy clearly provide that government at all levels are responsible for the welfare and security of Nigerians, amongst others. However, Section 6(6)(c)…

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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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