Category: Judiciary

Why The Hullabaloo About VDM’s Invitation To NBA AGC In Port-Harcourt!

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  By Ogheneluemu Sylvester Imonina, Esq   For the past two days, there have being caustic and venomous criticisms, poured on NBA for inviting VDM to the NBA Annual General Conference, holding in Port-Harcourt. These criticisms are not unrelated to the fact that VDM is seen by some persons as someone who applies unconventional methods in carrying out his activism besides the fact that some see him as someone who is not lettered to the extent of sitting amongst lawyers. Some are also of the view that VDM does not…

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Ojei, NDC Lock Horns Over NCSADC Logo, Identity At SOOPIN Summit

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  A legal confrontation has erupted between the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and Comrade Victor Ojei, popularly known as Wong Box Nigeria, over the alleged unauthorized use of the Nigeria Civil Societies’ Alliance for Democratic Change (NCSADC) name, acronym and logo in publicity for the proposed Summit of the Opposition Parties in Nigeria (SOOPIN). Ojei, through his solicitors, A.O. Akano & Co. (Blessing Chambers), has issued a 24-hour cease-and-desist/pre-action notice over the use of the NCSADC identity in materials promoting the August 29 summit in Abuja, which lists Hon. Abdulmumin…

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Opinion: 2027: What Will Urhobo Politicians Campaign With In Okuama

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By Choice Grandball  As 2027 draws closer, political activities are gradually gathering momentum across Urhobo land. Consultations are beginning. Political structures are being activated. Aspirants are meeting traditional rulers, youths, community leaders and other stakeholders. Telephone calls that once went unanswered are suddenly being returned. Soon, campaign convoys will traverse Urhobo communities, with politicians asking for votes and promising to defend the interests of their people. But when those convoys eventually reach Okuama, there is a question that may prove more difficult to answer than any campaign slogan: What will…

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IGP Reinstates 475 Forcefully Retired Police Officers, After Landmark Court Judgment

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The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has directed the immediate reinstatement of 475 police officers whose compulsory retirement was reversed by the National Industrial Court to report for a six-month induction course at the Police Staff College, Jos, as part of the process of their full reintegration into the Nigeria Police Force. The directive was conveyed in a confidential signal dated July 31, 2026, referenced,CH:8400/FS/FHQ/ABJ/VOL.2/238, and signed by the Force Secretary, Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Bode Akinbamilowo, on behalf of the Inspector-General of Police. The signal was addressed to all Assistant…

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NBA Polls: Dafinone Hails Okoro, Okpomor’s Election, Says Victory Reflects Urhobo Excellence

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  Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District, has congratulated two prominent Urhobo legal practitioners, Chief Oghenero Okoro and Mrs. Gladys Aghogho Okpomor, on their election into key national offices of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). In a congratulatory message, Dafinone described Okoro’s emergence as First Vice President of the NBA and Okpomor’s election as Assistant General Secretary as a proud achievement for the Urhobo Nation, Delta State and Nigeria, saying their victories were well deserved. He said the elections reflected the duo’s years of distinguished legal practice, exemplary…

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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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