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.