COURT OF APPEAL OVERTURNS ACQUITTAL, SENTENCES SEXUAL ASSAULT DEFENDANT TO LIFE IMPRISONMENT IN DELTA
The Asaba Division of Court of Appeal, has overturned the judgment of the Delta State High Court sitting in Asaba which discharged and acquitted a Defendant, Mr. Uchenna Ukpa, who stood trial for the offence of Rape. The Court of Appeal imposed a sentence of life imprisonment for the sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl.The […]
Delta Attorney-General Pays Tribute to Late Vincent Adaikpoh at Valedictory Court Session
The Delta State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Ekemejero Ohwovoriole, SAN, on Friday paid glowing tribute to the late Vincent Adaikpoh at a valedictory court session held in his honour in Asaba.The solemn session, which took place on Friday, 19 December 2025, at the Ceremonial Hall of the New High Court Complex, brought together members […]
Principles Of Common Law Key To Effective Service Delivery
The Solicitor-General and Permanent Secretary, Delta State Ministry of Justice, Mr. Omamuzo Erebe, SAN, has emphasized that a sound understanding of common law principles is fundamental to effective service delivery in the public service.Mr. Erebe made this assertion while delivering a lecture at the ongoing 8th Inter-Cadre Transfer and Inter-Service Transfer Training Programme and Aptitude […]
Ministry of Justice Celebrates Excellence, Rewards Outstanding Staff
The Ministry of Justice has reiterated its commitment to staff motivation, unity and institutional excellence with the successful hosting of its 2025 Annual Christmas Get-Together, which brought together officers from across the Ministry to reflect on the year’s achievements and strengthen workplace cohesion.The end-of-year event, now a sustained tradition of the Ministry for the past […]
NBA Asaba Law Week: Branch Reiterates Call For Professional Excellence and Value-Driven Practice
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Asaba Branch has renewed its call for enhanced professionalism among legal practitioners, urging lawyers to fully embrace call value as a core element of modern legal practice.The charge was delivered during the 2025 NBA Asaba Branch Law Week held in Asaba, with the theme “Strategic Lawyering: The Business Behind the […]
DELTA GOVT DEEPENS DIGITAL JUSTICE DELIVERY, HAILS SUPPORT OF HOUSE COMMITTEE
The Hon Attorney -General and Commissioner for Justice, Ekemejero Ohwovoriole, SAN, has reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to a fully digital justice system, praising the Committee on Rules, Business, legal and Judicial matters for its consistent support throughout the 2026 budget defence process.Speaking after the Ministry’s budget presentation, the Attorney -General, who was represented by […]
Ohwovoriole, Ajudua Strengthen Collaboration as Delta Joins Global Anti-GBV Campaign
The Delta State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Ekemejero Ohwovoriole, SAN, on Tuesday received the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Community and Social Development, Princess Pat Ajudua, who led an advocacy delegation to his office as part of activities marking the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.Speaking during the visit, Ohwovoriole commended the Ministry […]
DTSG SET TO LAUNCH STATE CRIMINAL INFORMATION SYSTEM — OHWOVORIOLE
The Delta State Government is gearing up to unveil a comprehensive Criminal Information System, a technology-driven database designed to capture biometric data and criminal records of offenders at every stage of the justice process. The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Ekemejero Ohwovoriole, SAN, announced the initiative in Asaba during the fourth-quarter National Executive Council […]
Delta State Govt Charges 150 Teachers to Deploy Anti‑Trafficking Curriculum Skills
The Delta State Government has urged 150 subject teachers from 50 selected schools to impact their students positively through the effective application of the skills acquired during the ongoing TIP Content training and capacity building under the Schools Anti‑Trafficking Education and Advocacy Project (STEAP). The Honourable Attorney General and Chairman of the Delta State Taskforce […]
NBA Pushes for Stronger Bail Compliance in Delta, Urges Greater Protection of Human Rights
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Asaba Branch, has called on lawyers, security agencies, and all actors within the justice system to fully comply with the provisions of the Delta State Administration of Criminal Justice Law (ACJL) 2022, especially those relating to administrative bail, as part of efforts to curb unnecessary pretrial detention and strengthen human […]