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…
By Anietie Akpan After five years of legal tussle, the Federal High Court sitting in Calabar has declared that the action of the University of Calabar (Unical) giving admissions to students into the Faculty of Engineering without due accreditation by relevant government agencies was fraudulent, reckless and deceitful. The court presided over by Justice…
Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. By Anietie Akpan The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division on Monday, affirmed the suspension of the Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan by the Senate . The appellate court held that, the Senate has power to discipline any erring member and that, in the instant case, Natasha’s fundamental right was never breached as…
Gov. Bassey Otu. By Anietie Akpan Magistrate Courts in Cross River State have remained under lock and keys as Magistrates in the State on Monday, February 9, commenced an indefinite strike action. The Magistrates had in a communiqué issued at the end of a General Congress of the Magistrates Association of Nigeria (MAN), Cross River…
Gov. Bassey Otu. By Anietie Akpan Effective February 9, Magistrates in Cross River State will down tools signaling an indefinite strike action over pending welfare and security issues.. In a communiqué issued at the end of a General Congress of the Magistrates Association of Nigeria (MAN), Cross River State Chapter, held on Friday, January 30,…
