By Archibong Jeremiah, Jonathan Ugbal and Mudiaga Affe Mr. Godwin Elewana who killed his daughter’s boyfriend, 22 year old Douglas Ojugbo Oga in March 2015 has been sentenced to death by hanging. Justice Ukpai Ibitham of the Cross River State High Court delivered the judgment on Wednesday in Calabar, the state’s capital. As reported by
By Jonathan Ugbal The National Judicial Council last week released the names of three Cross Riverians nominated by the Governor, Senator Ben Ayade as Judges of the state’s high court. Amongst them is Mr. Ayade’s long time ally, Mr. Emmanuel Ubua. This was contained in a statement issued by the NJC’s Director, Information, Mr. Soji
By Ogar Monday Follow @ogar_monday The members of the Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON) have alleged that Nigeria’s Justice Minister and Attorney General, Mr. Abubakar Malami is interfering in a court case between the organization and the Musical Copyright Association of Nigeria. COSON are pleading the court in suit number FHC/L/CS/1259/2017 to grant it the
By Ushang Ewa The Chief Judge of Cross River State, Justice Michael Edem has released a total of 124 inmates on awaiting trial with minor offences during a two day visit to the Afokang maximum security prisons in Calabar, the state capital. Mr. Edem said that the exercise was constitutional and the inmates freed were
By Jonathan Ugbal: Government House Correspondent Cross River Governor, Senator Ben Ayade has sworn in Justice Michael Edem as the new Chief Judge of the state with a charge to ensure the delivery of justice in the state with conscience. The swearing in followed his confirmation by the State House of Assembly on Tuesday after
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Acting Chief Judge of the Cross River State High Court, Justice Michael Edem has said that more than 22,000 motions, civil and criminal cases are currently pending in the state courts. This comprises of 11,526 civil cases, 8,027 criminal cases and 3,457 motions. And Justice Edem on Monday in a thanksgiving
By Jonathan Ugbal
By Jonathan Ugbal The late Chief Judge of Cross River State, Okoi Ikpi Itam will be laid to rest on Saturday, June 17 2017 information from family sources reveal. The mourning house will open at his official residence at Moore Road, Calabar on Wednesday June 14, 2017 with visitation by groups. This will be followed