By Frank Ulom Cross River State Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Akon Ikpeme, has charged newly sworn notary publics to uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct and professionalism, reminding them that their actions are under constant public scrutiny. Hon. Justice Ikpeme gave the charge on Monday during the swearing-in ceremony held at the Chief Judges’…
By Mary Kijie The Ministry of Justice, Cross River State, celebrated its Solicitor General and Permanent Secretary, Barrister Anthony Okon Effiom, with the presentation of gifts and tributes as he marked his birthday and retirement after 33 years in service. In their separate presentations, Barr. Simeon Abi, Director of Commercial Law, described him as a…
By Our Reporter Elias Abua Ojie, a Cross River-born jurist, has been recommended among 12 other judges for elevation to the Court of Appeal, in a move seen as both a national judicial development and a boost for representation from the state. The Federal Judicial Service Commission (FJSC) put forward the names as priority candidates…
By Frank Ulom The Cross River State Police Command, under the leadership of Commissioner of Police, CP Rashid B. Afegbua, on Monday played host to the Basic Rights Counsel Initiative (BRCI) at the Command Headquarters. The meeting, which was attended by members of the Command’s management team, featured a robust engagement with a delegation comprising…
By Anietie Akpan A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has dismissed a fundamental right action seeking N3.7b damages against the Nigerian Navy. The action was initiated by a former officer of the Navy, one Dada Labinjo in suit no. FHC/L/CS/1860/2025 also listed the Attorney General of the Federation and two others as parties. The…
By Our Reporter Senator Jimoh Ibrahim has instituted a N50bn lawsuit against The Punch and columnist Sonala Olumhense over what he described as the alleged misrepresentation of court judgments involving him. Ibrahim, through his counsel, Adeniyi Akintola (SAN), said legal proceedings against the newspaper and the journalist would commence on Monday, March 16, 2026. The…
