Justice Hamza Muazu of the Federal Capital Territory High Court has discharged a former minister of aviation, Stella Oduah, of a ₦2.5 billion fraud charge. The court also discharged Gloria Odita, a former aide to Oduah. Justice Muazu ordered their discharge after the prosecution said it had discontinued the case against them based on a […]
Mixed reactions have continued to trail the recent judgment of the Edo State High Court declaring unlawful the restriction of movement during the state’s environmental sanitation days. While some legal practitioners and residents in Benin City have welcomed the ruling as a victory for fundamental human rights, others fear it may weaken efforts aimed at […]
A frontline Nigerian legal firm, Falana and Falana’s Chambers, has confirmed that a Fundamental Rights Enforcement action has been filed and accepted by the Federal High Court over the alleged assault of Dr. Pedro Obaseki on December 28, 2023, in Benin City, Edo State. In a statement, Femi Falana, SAN, said the action was commenced […]
The Federal High Court in Benin City has adjourned the hearing of the aiding of suicide case of Lilian Omokhuale, daughter of the Chief Executive Officer, Uyi Technical Conglomerate to 6th of May, 2026. Jonah Omorowa, who was at the Federal High Court in Benin City, has details. www.itvradiong.com/live YouTube: @itvradio | https://www.youtube.com/@itvradio Facebook: @ITVandRadio […]
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has discharged and acquitted Abba Kyari, a suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, of a 23-count charge bordering on the alleged non-declaration of assets filed against him by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). Kyari was charged alongside his two brothers, who were accused of […]
The Edo State House of Assembly has summoned the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) to appear before it on Monday, March 9, 2026, to address the ongoing power supply issues in the state.Assembly Correspondent Joy Obarisiagbon reports that the decision was reached during plenary session on Wednesday. www.itvradiong.com/livewww.twitter.com/itvradiongwww.instagram.com/itvradiongwww.tiktok.com/@itvradiong
A Federal High Court, Benin City, presided over by Justice B. Quadri, has adjourned to April 13, 2026, the hearing of a cyberstalking charge filed against a former Chairman, Nigerian Bar Association, Benin Branch, Ede Asenoguan. The adjournment is to enable the parties explore an out-of-court settlement in the suit instituted by the Federal Government […]
Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has urged the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice to develop clear procedures that will make its judgements enforceable across the West African sub-region. Justice Kekere-Ekun made the call in Abuja on Tuesday during a meeting with a delegation of judges of the Court, led by its President, […]
The Jigawa State Judiciary says more than 3,000 cases are currently pending at the Magistrates’ Courts, highlighting growing pressure on the justice system despite efforts to speed up case disposal across the state. The Chief Judge of Jigawa State and Chairman of the Judicial Service Commission, Justice Umar Sadiq, disclosed this during the 2025 Annual […]
The Member Representing Ovia Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Omosede Igbinedion, has congratulated the Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on his recognition as Telegraph Newspaper’s Governor of the Year 2025 in Education. In a statement issued on behalf of the people of Ovia Constituency, the National Parliamentarian described the honour as a well-deserved recognition […]
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