Tag: Nigerian Judiciary

Natasha Slams Akpabio Over Contempt Suit, Says Court Order Was Suspended

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has vehemently denied allegations of contempt against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, emphasizing that the court order cited was suspended prior to the claims. This article delves into the legal dispute, Natasha’s defense, constitutional implications, and the broader political context surrounding the case.

breaking court convicts self acclaimed traditional ruler

BREAKING! Court Convicts Self-Acclaimed Traditional Ruler

In a landmark ruling, a Chief Magistrate Court in Port Harcourt has convicted Benedict Dan-Jumbo, the self-acclaimed chief-elect of the Dan-Jumbo Chieftaincy House of Bonny Local Government Area (L.G.A.), for contempt of court and false claim to the traditional stool. This verdict, ending an eight-year legal battle, reaffirms the authority of the judiciary and the sanctity of traditional succession laws.