UNCONSTITUTIONAL ACTS OF THE RIVERS STATE SOLE ADMINISTRATOR IS A CLEAR POWER GRAB, MILITARY COUP, NOTHING TO DO WITH RESTORATION OF SECURITY. BY HON. C. I. D. MADUABUM On 18th March, President Tinubu promulgated an illegal state of emergency in Rivers State and unconstitutionally usurped the authorities of the elected structures in the state. He...
The United States District Court for the District of Columbia has ordered top US law enforcement agencies to release confidential information generated on President Bola Tinubu during a “purported federal investigation in the 1990s.” The judge, Beryl Howell, made the order on Tuesday, saying that protecting the information from public disclosure is “neither logical nor...
In a development stirring strong reactions within Imo State’s legal community, two constitutional suits filed by activist and former NBA Owerri Secretary, Mr. Chinedu Agu, have been reassigned to a new judge and given the same hearing date —3 0th May, 2025. The first matter, Suit No. HIH/8M/2025, Seeks extension of time to apply for...
Barring any last-minute hitch, the Anambra State Government will today arraign three top native doctors before an Anambra State High Court sitting at Awka for alleged involvement in criminal activities. The suspects are Chidozie Nwangwu popularly known as “Akwa Okuko Tiwara Aki”, Onyebuchi Okocha known as “Onye Eze” and Ekene Igboezekwe popularly known as “Eke...
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has moved its signature Annual General Conference (AGC) from Port Harcourt, Rivers State to Enugu. CITY LAWYER reckons that the move is yet the most damning verdict of Africa’s largest lawyers’ association on the controversial imposition of State of Emergency on Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu. Jointly signed by...
A high-stakes lawsuit seeking to mandate Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma to appoint the most senior judge of the High Court of Imo State as the Acting Chief Judge took a dramatic turn yesterday following the sudden transfer of the presiding judge to another division. The lawsuit was brought by human rights lawyer, Mr. Chinedu...
‘WE’VE CONTACTED INIBEHE EFFIONG TO FREE HIM’ HE IS APPARENTLY INNOCENT – SOWORE A young boy who went viral ahead of the 2023 general elections for standing in front of the convoy of former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, is reportedly languishing in the Kirikiri Prison, Lagos State. According to reports, the boy was...
Fresh controversy has trailed the recent incarceration of popular crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, as a traditional ruler in Lagos has accused officials of the Nigerian Correctional Service of aiding the socialite’s alleged bribery scheme to secure VIP treatment during his stay in prison. The Baale of Kirikiri Town, Chief Babalola Shabi, popularly...
HUSBAND DIVORCES DETAINEE The Nigerian Bar Association has waded into the lingering case involving 15 former domestic workers of ex-first lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, who have remained in detention for six years over alleged theft of jewellery and other valuables. A top official of the association, who spoke to Sunday PUNCH on Saturday, said the...
The Anambra Government yesterday arraigned three native doctors before an Anambra State High Court for alleged involvement in criminal activities. The suspects are Chidozie Nwangwu popularly known as “Akwa Okuko Tiwara Aki”, Onyebuchi Okocha known as “Onye Eze” and Ekene Igboezekwe popularly known as “Eke Hit”. They were charged in suit Numbers A/41C2025, A/40C2025 and...