A Benin High Court has executed judgment on a 44-hectare disputed land in Ogua Village located in Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area, Edo State, bringing to an end a four-year legal battle. Joy Obarisiagbon reports that the chief bailiff of the Edo State judiciary, Osadolor Osazemen, implemented the court judgment on 4th of May, 2026. […]
The administration of criminal justice extends beyond conviction and punishment, as it encompasses the protection of constitutional rights and the duty to ensure that no citizen is deprived of liberty unjustly. It is against this backdrop that the Chief Judge of Edo State, Justice Daniel Okungbowa, who is also the Chairman, Adm; it encompasses the […]
The Kogi State High Court has awarded N1 billion in damages to former governor of the state, Yahaya Bello, in a defamation suit against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District. In its judgment in suit No. HCL/16/2023, the court resolved all issues for determination in favour of Bello, holding that the claimant successfully […]
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arraigned former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, on a five-count amended charge bordering on alleged breach of national security. El-Rufai, who appeared before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja, pleaded not guilty to all counts. Joseph Kadiri reports that the matter has been adjourned […]
A Benin high court presided over by the Chief Justice of Edo State, Justice Daniel Okungbowa, has dismissed a case instituted by one Sandra Ogbebor, popularly known as Lady Mechanic, and Patrick Aisowerien against the House of Representatives member representing Orhionwon and Uhunmwonde Federal Constituency over his alleged indebtedness. In a judgment delivered by Justice […]
Family members of an Abuja based business man, Mr. Evans Ehigiamusor, are raising concerns over what they describe as attempts to obstruct justice in the death of his wife, Osaiyekemwen Ugbo, who died under controversial circumstances in Abuja. They are demanding an autopsy in Benin City before his transfer to Abuja for further investigation. Donald […]
The ongoing court case against former governor of Kaduna state, Nasir Elrufai, by the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission over corruption allegations at the Federal High Court, Kaduna, was today adjourned for tomorrow, 1st of April, 2026. Corrie respondent MMA Mohammed was there and now reports. www.itvradiong.com/liveYouTube: @itvradio | https://www.youtube.com/@itvradioFacebook: @ITVandRadio | https://facebook.com/itvandradiowww.twitter.com/itvradiongwww.instagram.com/itvradiongwww.tiktok.com/@itvradiong
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 […]
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