Abuja: A petition written against Hon. Justice I.E Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja over his abuse and disobedience to laid down rules and regulations guiding the conduct of judicial officers in the course of their duty is allegedly receiving attention by the Investigation Department of the Code of Conduct Bureau, Abuja. Mr Peter… Continue reading Ex-parte orders: Code of Conduct Bureau Considers Petition to prosecute Justice Ekwo over abuse of office _David Lawani
Category: JUDICIARY
Court Remands Late Osinachi’s Husband, Demands Accelerated Hearing_Ada Nkong
The Federal Capital Territory High Court, has remanded Peter Nwachukwu, husband of the late gospel singer, Osinachi, in the Kuje Correctional Facility pending the hearing and determination of the homicide related suit instituted against him by the Attorney General of the Federation. Roll cap: Justice Nwosu Iheme gave the order on Friday after he pleaded… Continue reading Court Remands Late Osinachi’s Husband, Demands Accelerated Hearing_Ada Nkong
Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal, Vindicates Amaechi_Ada Nkong
The media office of the former Minister of Transportation and presidential aspirant under the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Rotimi Amaechi, says that the Nigeria’s apex court (Supreme Court ) today ruled on the appeal filed by Amaechi against the Rivers State Government on the Justice Omereji Judicial Commission of Inquiry. The Supreme Court in… Continue reading Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal, Vindicates Amaechi_Ada Nkong
FCT High Court Throws Out Case Against NUJ,Ogbeche_Ada Nkong
The FCT High Court, Maitama on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 threw out a motion on alleged election fraud brought against the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) and Emmanuel Ogbeche of its FCT council by Mr. Donald Ugwu. Ugwu had dragged the NUJ to court challenging the eligibility and clearance of Ogbeche to contest the December… Continue reading FCT High Court Throws Out Case Against NUJ,Ogbeche_Ada Nkong
Court sacks 20 Lawmakers in Cross River State Over Defection_Ada Nkong
Following a suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/975/2021, which was filed by the PDP, a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Monday, sacked 20 members of the Cross River State House of Assembly that defected from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the ruling All Progressive Congress, APC. The court, in a judgement that was delivered by… Continue reading Court sacks 20 Lawmakers in Cross River State Over Defection_Ada Nkong
Court Grants Jaruma Bail_Ada Nkong
Hauwa Muhammed, the kayan mata seller popularly known as Jaruma, who was arrested for her posts on Ned Nwoko has been granted bail. Recall that Jaruma was arraigned before an Upper Area Court in the Zuba area of Abuja four days ago for alleged defamation of character, and intimidation of business tycoon, Ned Nwoko and… Continue reading Court Grants Jaruma Bail_Ada Nkong
Federal High Court Orders Change of Clothes, Exercise for Nnamdi Kanu_Ada Nkong
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Tuesday, adjourned the case against detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, till Wednesday 19 January.This followed a complaint by Kanu that he was not promptly served the fresh 15-count amended charge it brought before the court. Kanu's team of lawyers led by… Continue reading Federal High Court Orders Change of Clothes, Exercise for Nnamdi Kanu_Ada Nkong
Ikoyi Registry Marriages Valid- Belgore _Ada Nkong
Contrary to reports that marriages contracted at the Ikoyi Marriage registry are invalid, the Federal Ministry of Interior has clarified that all marriages conducted by the Ikoyi marriage registry are valid and legal. According to a statement on Tuesday, the ministry debunked stories circulating on social media, that marriage certificates issued at the Ikoyi registry… Continue reading Ikoyi Registry Marriages Valid- Belgore _Ada Nkong
EFCC Moves to Arrest Maina After Conviction_Ada Nkong
Reports reaching Newsannex say there was a mild drama at the Federal High Court, Abuja, Monday, after Abdulrasheed Maina, the former chairperson of the defunct Pension Reform Task Team (PRTT), was convicted and sentenced to eight years’ imprisonment. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the judge, Okon Abang, ordered that the terms of… Continue reading EFCC Moves to Arrest Maina After Conviction_Ada Nkong
