Chief Thompson Okpoko is the Principal Partner and Co-founder of Thompson Okpoko & Partners. He was once the President, Nigerian Bar Association (1998–2000). He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Nigeria and a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators UK. In this chat with ISAAC NGUMAH, Okpoko talks about contemporary issues. Red on: Nigeria at 64, what is your assessment so far? At 64, it is work in progress; if those who lived before 1960 and now will appreciate that there have been a critical change…
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Imo Govt Allegedly Dares Judiciary, Ignores Court Order Over Family Land
Imo State Governor, Senator, Hope Uzodinma has allegedly taken a daring step to ignore court judgement that granted the prayers of Mr Alex Opara, Jude Osuji, Anthony, Uroegbulam, Esq and John Oparaugo who represented their families in a suit filed against Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma and others in suit number HOW/1219/2019 over the trespass of their family land located at Plot DS/6 Commercial District ‘G’ New Owerri. The case held in the High Court of Imo State Owerri, before his Lordship, Honourable Justice K.A Leweanya with judgement delivered…
Read MoreOld Boys Trinity High School Oguta Begin Fencing of Alma mater
By Williams Odunze In a bid to ensure adequate safety of staff, students and educational equipments of their Alma mater, the Old Boys of Trinity High School Oguta LGA in Imo state have begun perimetre fencing within the school premises as part of their duty in preserving the glory of the School. Speaking with our reporter during the ground breaking ceremony which will herald the commencement of the fencing, the Vice President of the Old Boys Association,Sir Tony Nwosu informed that there is the need for the fencing, to safeguard…
Read MoreUmuowushi Community, Ihitte Uboma hails Illustrious Sons Appointment Salutes Uzodinma
We the good and hospitable people of UMUOWUSHI COMMUNITY joyfully CONGRATULATE our illustrious sons; PRINCE Chief OBIOHA NDUKWE, HON. OBINNA EZEJI, Sir OKECHUKWU OZURUONYE, on their emergence as Executive Chairman, Ihitte Uboma LGA, Councilor Umuihi Ward and Appointee ,respectively. We are indeed grateful to the Executive Chairman for a meritorious appointment of a worthy son of Umuowushi, Sir Okechukwu Ozuruonye. Indeed; we are grateful to God Almighty who has given our ebullient Executive Chairman this exalted position to lead Ihitte-Uboma LGA. By your track records of integrity and credibility, certainly you…
Read MoreCourt Remands Yahaya Bello in EFCC Custody
On Wednesday, the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Maitama ordered that former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello be remanded in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) until December 10, when the court will hear his bail application. Justice Maryann Anenih issued the order after Bello and his co-defendants, Umar Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu, pleaded not guilty to a 16-count charge brought by the EFCC. The charges include conspiracy, criminal breach of trust, and possession of unlawfully obtained property linked to an alleged…
Read MoreIt’s a Big Shame – Tonye Cole Reacts As Port Harcourt Refinery Finally Commences Production
The state-owned firm said the plant will begin at 60 percent capacity with 60,000 barrels per day of crude oil production. Former governorship candidate in Rivers State and billionaire businessman, Tonye Cole has reacted to the commencement of production by the Port Harcourt Refinery. According to him, it was the biggest shame that Nigeria had none of its refineries working. Mr Cole stated this when he appeared on Channels Television hours after the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) spokesperson Olufemi Soneye announced that the Port Harcourt refinery has kicked…
Read MoreIt’s a Big Shame – Tonye Cole Reacts As Port Harcourt Refinery Finally Commences Production
The state-owned firm said the plant will begin at 60 percent capacity with 60,000 barrels per day of crude oil production. Former governorship candidate in Rivers State and billionaire businessman, Tonye Cole has reacted to the commencement of production by the Port Harcourt Refinery. According to him, it was the biggest shame that Nigeria had none of its refineries working. Mr Cole stated this when he appeared on Channels Television hours after the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) spokesperson Olufemi Soneye announced that the Port Harcourt refinery has kicked…
Read MoreSimon Ekpa to Remain in Prison Until 2025—Finnish Authorities
Finnish authorities have announced that Simon Ekpa, a prominent pro-Biafran activist, will remain in custody as his trial is scheduled to begin in May 2025. Ekpa, who was arrested in Finland for alleged terrorism-related activities, has been a persistent challenge for the Nigerian government, advocating for a controversial independent Biafran state. According to Mikko Laaksonen, Senior Detective Superintendent at Finland’s National Bureau of Investigation, the district court has set May 2025 as the deadline for prosecutors to file potential charges against Ekpa. Laaksonen confirmed that the investigation is ongoing and…
Read MoreChristmas Message: Princess Njemanze-Neboh Beckons On Amawom Indigenes To Unite, Fight Injustice.
…Tasks Njemanze Ihenacho royal scions to return home, take charge The daughter of late Eze Alexius Anumaku Njemanze, Ozuruigbo V of Owerri, Princess Stella Njemanze-Neboh, has called on the people of Amawom, Owere Nshi Ise community to re-enact the spirit of love and unity for which the community was known in the past. Princess Njemanze-Neboh in a comment in the community ‘s platform equally urged all those she described as “descendants of Njemanze Ihenacho” to return home and take charge of the affairs the family. Princess Njemanze-Neboh who recalled…
Read MoreRULAAC demands immediate release of Uzodimma’s ex-commissioner
Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC) has called for the immediate release or charge of Fabian Ihekweme, a former commissioner appointed by Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma. Ihekweme’s arrest comes amid his criticism of the Uzodimma administration. Imo police spokesman, Henry Okoye, said Ihekweme was arrested following a petition against him by a group known as Imo Democratic Alliance (IDA). According to Okoye, the group accused him of making “seditious and inflammatory publications aimed at inciting civil unrest in the state.” In a statement on Thursday, Executive Director…
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