Rivers Chief Judge declines to set up panel against Governor Fubara, Deputy
The Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Chibuzor Simeon Amadi, has declined to set up a seven-member panel to investigate allegations of gross misconduct against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Ordu. He made this position clear in a formal letter sent to the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martins Amaewhule. […]
PDP: Why holding convention is illegal —Party chieftain
A senior chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has insisted that plans to hold a national convention at this time are unlawful. According to him, the party has yet to resolve key legal and internal leadership issues, making any attempt to organise a convention a clear violation of the PDP constitution. He argued that […]
Nobody should plead on my behalf. Agitation for self-rule is not a crime — Nnamdi Kanu
Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has made it clear that he does not want anyone to plead for his release. Speaking through his lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, Kanu emphasized that his pursuit of self-determination is a legal right, not a crime. Kanu believes that his release should be based […]
Speed Darlington petitions DIG over continued detention
Nigerian singer and entertainer Speed Darlington, also known as Darlington Achakpo, has petitioned the Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Dasuki Galadanchi, to enforce a court order concerning his detention. Speed Darlington has been in custody over allegations of defamation and cyberstalking fellow musician Burna Boy (real name Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu). On December 23, 2024, […]