Category: Justice
Voluntary Retirement of Rivers Chief Magistrate After 16 Years of Service
Chief Magistrate Ejike King George’s retirement sparks controversy, citing ‘quasi-military administration’ in Rivers State.’
Man jailed one year for possession of fraudulent documents.
A family man, Ajie Samuel Chukwudi, has been sentenced to one year imprisonment for possession of a document containing false pretenses by an Ikeja Special Offences Court. Justice Olubumi Fadipe-Abike sentenced Ajie to one year imprisonment following his guilty plea. The convict was arraigned before the court on an amended information dated March 27, 2025….
Suspected Cultists Kill Former Youth Leader In Rivers Community.
Suspected Cultists Kill Fmr Youth Leader In Rivers Community
“Earlier before the incident, the mother of Sam held Uwhetu by his clothes, accusing him of calling soldiers to raid their house. Uwhetu went into hiding, telling his friends that if anything happened to him, Sam should be held responsible. The next morning, Uwhetu was found murdered.”
Rivers Police Condemns Attack On Journalists, Commences Investigation.
The Rivers State Police Commissioner has condemned the assault on journalists during a recent protest, confirming that an investigation is underway. SP Grace Iringe Koko, spokesperson for the Commissioner, stated that some personnel have been identified and are currently being questioned. The Police Commissioner emphasized the importance of journalists in promoting peace and development and assured the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) that the matter would be handled seriously. “Upon the conclusion of the investigation, the findings and measures will be made public,” Koko said.
Edo State Government clears 12-year gratuity backlog for retirees.
“After over a decade of delay, Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has begun the long-awaited payment of gratuities owed since 2012, releasing ₦1 billion in the first phase. ‘This is just the beginning—we’re restoring dignity to our retirees,’ the Governor said, as pensioners welcomed the move with relief and gratitude.”
Lagos Court orders Final Forfeiture of N13M to Government
Lagos Court orders Final Forfeiture of N13M to Government Justice Dehinde Dipeolu of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Monday, April 7, 2025, ordered the final forfeiture of the sum of N13m recovered from one Chinedu Chinedu Vincent Ezeudemba to the Federal Government. Ezeudemba had obtained the money from a victim by…