NBA, Senior Advocates decry actions of Imo Govt, police over closure of Owerri court

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and the Body of Senior Advocates of Nigeria (BOSAN), on Thursday, condemned the actions of the Imo Government and the Nigerian Police Force leading to the closure of the Owerri division of the National Industrial Court.The NBA’s President, Yakubu Maikyau, SAN, and BOSAN’s Chairman, Chief Adegboyega Awomolo, SAN, decried the role played by the state government and the police in the court shutdown.The leadership of the two associations spoke separately in Abuja at the 2022/2023 Legal Year of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN).Maikyau…

Read More

Young Artist, Rewiz Set To Storm Nigeria Music Scene

Young music talent and potential hit maker, Nwosu Chisom Joel, popularly known as Rewiz is setting the stage ahead of his launch into the Nigeria’s music industry. 18-year old Rewiz from Orlu Local Government of Imo State is already putting finishing touches to his big lead: “2 Million” that is billed to be dropped in a very big way on 16th December this year. Speaking with journalists in a chat in Lagos at the weekend, the music upcoming artist, assured that, his first drop will be followed by another hit…

Read More

Court fixes Nov. 17 for suit challenging jurisdiction in Okorocha’s suit against Imo Govt.

The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, fixed Nov. 17 to hear application challenging its jurisdiction in the suit filed by former Imo Gov. Rochas Okorocha, against the state government and others.Justice Mohammed fixed the date after Okorochas’ counsel, Oba Maduabuchi, SAN, moved for an adjournment on the ground that the head of the staff in his chamber, Emeka Okoye, died recently. The prayer for adjournment was not opposed by counsel to defendants in the suit, including the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Okorocha, Senator representing Imo West Senatorial…

Read More