High Court issued warrant of arrest against Amaechi, 5 others. Court of Appeal set aside warrant, ruled High Court wrong. Appeal Court faulted service process on defendants. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Court of Appeal sittings in Port Harcourt has set aside a warrant of arrest order entered by a High Court sitting against the … Read more
The Coalition of Oodua Self-Determination Groups supports Tinubu’s decision to remove fuel subsidy and The group urges Nigerians to do the same, emphasizing that Nigeria cannot afford to continue budgeting trillions of naira on subsidy alone. They believe the funds allocated to subsidy can be better utilized to address various deficits and improve the quality … Read more
The Federal High Court in Kano has nullified the candidacy of Abia State governor-elect, Alex Otti, in the March 18 governorship election. The court ruled that the Labour Party’s selection process, including Otti’s emergence as the candidate, did not comply with the requirements of the electoral act. As a result, the Labour Party has filed … Read more
Nigerian government has explained the reason behind the repatriation of Nnamdi Kanu from Kenya. Kanu is under the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) for an ongoing trial. The Federal Government has been granted permission to appeal against the judgment on Kanu’s repatriation by the Supreme Court. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the … Read more
The Nigerian government has filed nine fresh grounds of appeal to oppose the release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of IPOB. The Supreme Court granted the request of the federal government to include the fresh grounds in its amended notice of appeal. Kanu’s legal team is seeking his release on bail and an accelerated hearing of … Read more
Buhari has called for calm in the court case between Senator Ifeanyi Araraume and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, saying that due judicial process would be followed to resolve the problem. The Federal High Court in Abuja has set aside all decisions taken by the NNPCL board since January, and restored Araraume as the … Read more
The electoral commission declared Adeleke as the winner of the Osun governorship election in July 2022. Oyetola of the APC disputed the outcome of the election and the petitions tribunal sided with him in January 2023. However, the Court of Appeal has held that the tribunal erred in its verdict. Eko Hot Blog reports that … Read more
Bawa has appealed a court order sending him to prison. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa, has appealed the court ruling sending him to the Kuje Correctional Centre for contempt. EDITOR’S PICKS Court Sends EFCC Boss, Bawa To Kuje Prison PDP Crisis: Some Governors … Read more
The Appeal Court has scheduled Tuesday next week for the hearing of the appeal filed by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, against the Federal Government. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Kanu is challenging the remaining seven count charges filed against him by the Nigerian government. EDITOR’S PICK: You’re A … Read more
Dogara rejects court verdict and is set to file an appeal. a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja had on Friday declared Dogara’s seat vacant for defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress. EDITOR’S PICK: [BREAKING] 2023: Goodluck Jonathan Opens Up On ‘Contesting’ For President [BREAKING] 2023: Protesters Storm Jonathan’s Office … Read more
– The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja on Tuesday dismissed the appeal initiated by Dino Melaye. – The three-man Panel of Justices unanimously upheld the declaration of Smart Adeyemi as the winner of the election. The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Tuesday dismissed the appeal filed by Dino Melaye, challenging the victory of … Read more
Google has assured to start a legal fight with the European Compensation this week as its attorneys appeal against €2.4bn (₤ 2bn) penalty. Ekohotblog understands that the search titan was handed three different fines by the EU since 2017 over claims that it favoured its very own shopping results over results from opponents, that its … Read more