Gov. Bassey Otu (middle), flanked by the newly sworn in judges, Edu Glory Bassey, Esq (right) and Irem Melody Bassey, Esq (left).. By Anietie Akpan The Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu has warned judges in the state against judicial rascality. Otu gave the warning on Wednesday in Calabar when he swore in two…
By Magnus Effiong A Calabar Chief Magistrate Court, presided over by Chief Magistrate Edmon Ujong, has dismissed a case against a retired High Court Judge, Justice Charles Archibong, and 3 other Henshaw Town Chiefs. Recall that the Commissioner of Police had, last month, in Suit No.No.MC/350c/2025 slammed a six-count charge on Justice Archibong, Chief Efanga…
As crisis in Henshaw Town community of Calabar South continues without any immediate hope of reconciliation in sight, a retired High Court Judge, Justice Charles Efanga Archibong has appealed to Gov Bassey Otu to intervene in the lingering crisis. In a letter, sited by our reporter, and addressed to Gov Otu, Justice Archibong sought an…
Gov. Umo Eno laying the foundation stone. …charges youths to be responsible, productive By Anietie Akpan Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has flagged off the construction of the State Judiciary Village with a view to giving judicial officers a convenient accommodation to enhance their job delivery. Flagging off the estate located along Idongesit…
By Sam Akpe Temporary relief came the way of Sterling Bank and an indigenous firm, Zomay Marine and Logistics Limited on Thursday, May 29, in a highly disputed debt case when both parties were granted leave to have the matter settled out of court. Justice Frank Onyiri of the Rivers State High Court gave the…
By Magnus Effiong The Cross River State House of Assembly has passed into Law the State Diaspora Commission bill 2025. The House also confirmed nominees for appointment as Chairman and Members of the Cross River State Diaspora Commission (CRIDCOM). A press statement made available to PillarToday said “the bill is to establish the CRS Diaspora…
Delta State Deputy Governor, Monday Onyeme in a handshake with the Chief Judge of Delta State, Justice T.O. Diai. By Dianabasi Effiong Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has said that the late Prof. Amos Agbe Utuama (SAN), lived for justice, unity, and progress. The governor paid glowing tribute to the late Professor of Law,…
By Jack Kalio, Port Harcourt Attempts by Sterling Bank to seize the properties of an indigenous company, Zomay Marines and Logistics Limited, over alleged debts whose authenticity and exactitude are yet to be determined, has been restrained by the Rivers State High Court presided over by Justice Frank Onyiri. Justice Onyiri on Friday, April 11, issued a restraining order against…
By Magnus Effiong The Presbyterian Church has said that the rift between its Hope Waddell branch in Calabar and the immediate past Cross River governor, Prof Ben Ayade, over part of its land which was taken by the former governor for his residential building, had been settled amicably. The Prelate of the Church, Dr Ekpenyong…
By Magnus Effiong Three Efik chiefs, who dragged the Obong of Calabar, Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi-Otu V and others, to court over issues bordering on the succession tussle, have applied to the court for discontinuation of the matter. Our reporter gathered that the case, which has suit number HC/278/2023, was initiated by Etubom Ephraim Etim…
