NBA Demands Urgent Justice for Lawyer Murdered in Port Harcourt
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has issued a strong condemnation following the reported murder of one of its esteemed members, Barrister Bright Nda Owhor, in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital on July 5. The association is demanding immediate action and accountability for the tragic incident. Mazi Afam Osigwe, the President of the NBA, conveyed […]
Opobo Nkoro LGA Boss Pledges Support Towards The Establishment of Magistrate Court in The Area
The Administrator of Opobo Nkoro Local Government Area, Warisenibo Frederick Apiafi, has pledged his support towards the establishment and commencement of a magistrate court in the area. Warisenibo Apiafi, who made the pledge when he played host to the leadership of Opobo Lawyers Forum(OLF) in Port Harcourt said that though his mandate as an administrator […]
Court Jails Internet Fraudster for Four Months in Port Harcourt
A Federal High Court in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has sentenced Miracle Deele to four months’ imprisonment for engaging in internet fraud. According to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) document shared on Monday night, the judgment was delivered by Justice E. A. Obile on Monday, May 26, 2025, following Deele’s arraignment by the […]
Court Cautions Parties, Adjourns Suit Challenging Suspension of Rivers Governor, Others
The Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has adjourned to May 26, 2025, a constitutional suit filed by former federal lawmaker and 2023 Rivers State governorship aspirant, Dr. Farah Dagogo, challenging the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Deputy Governor Professor Ngozi Odu, and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly by President Bola […]
Death Sentence on Late Osinachi’s Husband, FIDA Sympathises with Children
The Rivers State branch of the International Federation of Women Lawyers has sympathised with the children of late gospel singer Osinachi Nwachukwu as court sentenced her husband Peter Nwachukwu to death by hanging for killing the gospel singer. Speaking with our correspondent, the state FIDA chairperson, Barr Emi George said the judgment is a good […]
Court Sentence Late Osinachi’s Husband To Death By Hanging
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court Wuse Zone 2 has sentenced Peter Nwachukwu, the husband of late popular gospel singer Osinachi, after finding him guilty of several count charges, including culpable homicide. The judgment was delivered on Monday by Justice Nwosu-Iheme of the FCT High Court, Wuse Zone 2. Nwachukwu was found guilty on […]
Court Orders Arrest of Mercy Chinwo’s Manager Over Alleged $345,000 Fraud
A Federal High Court in Lagos has issued a warrant for the arrest of Ezekiel Onyedikachukwu, the manager of renowned gospel singer Mercy Chinwo, over allegations of financial misconduct. The order was granted on Thursday by Justice Alexander Owoeye following an ex parte motion filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The anti-graft […]
Nigerian Singer Speed Darlington Arraigned in Court, Granted Bail
Renowned Nigerian musician, Darlington Achakpo, better known by his stage name Speed Darlington, has recently been arraigned in court following a series of legal challenges. Reports confirm that the singer was also granted bail, a significant development in the ongoing saga surrounding his legal troubles. One of Speed Darlington’s lawyers, Deji Adeyanju, made this announcement […]
Panel To Sit Over Rivers Political Crisis On Thursday
The political battle between the Rivers State governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Chief Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, might soon be over. This speculation is coming as the three-member panel appointed by the Court of Appeal in Abuja, prepares to sit on Thursday, November 14, 2024. The panel was established to bring the political disputes […]
Three Senior Lawyers Battle for PDP Representation in Rivers Congress Dispute
A drama unfolded at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday as three senior advocates unexpectedly appeared to represent Ambassador Umar Damagum, the acting National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), in a legal battle over the conduct of congresses in the Rivers State chapter of the PDP. When the case was called […]
Court remands oil magnate over N232 million fraud
Court remands Atiku’s supporters in Port Harcourt prison
Florence Uwaeme A Magistrate Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has remanded 30 supporters of the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar in prison. They were arrested in connection during a meeting of members of the Atiku Support Organisation in Port Harcourt on Sunday. They were arraigned on counts relating […]