Lawyer Slams Police for Ignoring Court Order in Speed Darlington Case Speed Darlington’s Lawyer Says He’s Exhausted All Efforts to Secure Release Court Grants Bail, But Speed Darlington Remains in Police Custody Stan Alieke, the lawyer representing Nigerian singer Speed Darlington, has accused the police of defying a court order by refusing to release his … Read more
Deji Adeyanju criticizes police for defying court order to release Speed Darlington. Speed Darlington remains in custody despite unconditional bail granted by Federal High Court. Activist calls police actions a disrespect to the judiciary and rule of law. Human rights activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has criticised the continued detention of rapper Darlington Okoye, popularly … Read more
Eight Lawyers Allegedly Quarreling Over Client Lawyers Pleaded not Guilty Magistrates Court Grant Them Bail Eight Lagos-based lawyers recently found themselves in legal trouble after allegedly engaging in a quarrel and scrambling for clients at a court premises. The incident led to their arrest by the police and subsequent arraignment before the court for constituting … Read more
Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello released after meeting ₦500m bail conditions. Bello’s release followed a Federal High Court ruling granting bail on Friday. He faces EFCC charges including conspiracy, criminal breach of trust, and property theft. Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has been released from the Kuje Correctional Centre after fulfilling bail conditions set … Read more
By: Kehinde Adeleye Netizens have taken to social media platform X, formerly Twitter, to slam the Federal High Court ruling in Ekiti on the ongoing defamation suit between Aare Afe Babalola (SAN) and Dele Farotimi, Human rights lawyer. Recall that Ekohotblog reported that Farotimi was arrested in Lagos and brought to Ado-Ekiti to face trial … Read more
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has granted bail to 109 foreign nationals accused of attempting to defraud Nigerians, in the total sum of N1 billion. Trial Judge Justice Ekerete Akpan further ordered the defendants, who were previously remanded in custody, to produce five sureties, each with a N200 million bail bond. The court … Read more
Danny Jordaan, president of the South African Football Association (SAFA), was arrested and charged on Wednesday with misusing the organization’s resources for personal gain in a fraud and theft case involving $72,000, according to police and as reported by AFP. Jordaan, known for leading South Africa’s successful bid to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup, … Read more
Martins Otse, known as VeryDarkMan, appeared in Court 1 of the Chief Magistrate Court in Wuse Zone 6, Federal Capital Territory, on Friday, facing charges of impersonating a police officer. The social media influencer was granted bail under strict conditions by the court, with the bail set at N2 million in the case referenced as … Read more
The Rivers State Police Command has arrested three officers for alleged extortion of motorists in Port Harcourt. The arrested officers—Inspector Sarah Anendei, Inspector Caroline Promise, and Inspector Christiana Jatau—were apprehended under the Rumuokoro flyover in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, where they were reportedly operating an unauthorized checkpoint. Reports indicate the officers have been engaged in … Read more
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to journalist and whistleblower Isaac Bristol, who has been identified by the Nigeria Police as the individual behind the PIDOMNigeria account on X. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Bristol was arraigned on charges of money laundering, unlawfully obtaining and disseminating classified official documents, and cybercrime. His … Read more
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday granted bail to ten protesters accused of attempting to overthrow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, imposing a N10 million bail on each defendant. Justice Emeka Nwite ruled on their bail applications, requiring each of the accused to provide one surety, who must be a property owner residing in … Read more
The Department of State Services (DSS) has granted bail to Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Joe Ajaero, leading to his release from custody. Ajaero was arrested by DSS operatives on Monday morning at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport while en route to the United Kingdom to attend a conference organized by the Trade Union Congress … Read more
The Federal High Court in Lagos adjourned the case against Cubana Chief Priest to June 25 for mention. Okechukwu, arraigned by the EFCC on April 17 for abuse of the naira. Parties are exploring a settlement, as informed by defence counsel Chikaosolu Ojukwu (SAN) on May 2. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal High Court … Read more
Daniel Ojukwu was recently abducted by police officers attached to the IGP’s office. He was accused of breaching the Cybercrime Act. The police initially seriously resisted calls from national and international bodies to release the journalist. Eko Hot Blog reports that that the Nigeria Police Force has finally bowed to pressure of releasing Daniel Ojukwu, … Read more
India’s Supreme Court allows temporary bail for opposition figure Kejriwal. Kejriwal can campaign in ongoing elections amidst corruption charges. Decision boosts opposition alliance ahead of crucial electoral phases. Eko hot blog reports that in India’s Supreme Court has granted temporary bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a corruption case, permitting him to participate … Read more
Popular socialite cautions Nigerians about EFCC troubles Advises avoiding legal scrutiny amid ongoing case Highlights stress of facing anti-graft agency’s prosecution Eko Hot Blog reports that popular Nigerian socialite and nightlife promoter, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has issued a cautionary note to Nigerians about the stress involved in dealing with the … Read more
Legal experts weigh in on the contrasting treatments between the two cases. Cubana Chief Priest pleaded not guilty to naira abuse charges during his trial. EFCC arraigned Cubana Chief Priest for alleged naira abuse. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Pascal Okechukwu, aka Cubana Chief Priest, was granted a ₦10 million bail with two sureties by … Read more
– Bail conditions for Very Dark Man spark outrage – Netizens question severity: murder charges or fraud? – Debate ensues over perceived injustice Eko hot blog reports that Social media activist Very Dark Man’s bail conditions have ignited a wave of mixed reactions among netizens, raising questions about the severity of the conditions imposed. Editor’s … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Police Command on Tuesday, detained Afro singer Ibrahim Owodunni, also known as Primeboy, while he was visiting the State Criminal Investigation Department in Panti, Yaba. The arrest came following a petition filed by Wunmi, the widow of the late singer Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, alias Mohbad, alleging defamation and … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal High Court in Abuja has announced a new schedule to deliver rulings on the bail application and preliminary objection to the trial filed by the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. This online media platform gathered that the court resumed Kanu’s trial on Monday (today). … Read more