EKO HOT BLOG reports that the national chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, who was arrested on Wednesday in Benin, Edo State capital by operatives of Zone 5 Police headquarters, has been released on bail. It was gathered that his arrest was a result of a petition forwarded to the zone from the office of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Tuesday granted N30m bail to a businessman, Lanre Smith, accused of N10m fraud. Justice Ibrahim Kala granted the bail following a motion filed and argued by the defendant’s lawyer, Akin Apara. Apara who pleaded with the court to admit the defendant to … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Adegoke Fayoade, has sacked the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Gown Estate Division, Austin Arase, for ordering the unlawful arrest of a lawyer seeking his client’s bail. The Lagos Police Command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, announced the development in a statement on Tuesday night. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports a magistrate’s court in Jos Metropolitan Development Board (JMDB) has revoked the bail granted to Dr Noah Kekere, an alleged organ harvester. The development is coming 24 hours after the suspect was granted bail. EDITOR’S PICKS Fraudulent Academic Records: ‘Bring Evidence In 30 Days’ – Wole Soynika Dares Accusers … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the battle for lawful custody of the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele will resume today at the Federal High Court in Lagos. Two fresh applications by both the banker and the Federal Government will come up for consideration. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Appoints Special … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele has been granted bail in the sum of N20 million. Justice Nicholas Oweibo of the Fderal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, granted the bail in a ruling on Tuesday. After hearing the plea from both the plaintiff … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal High Court, Lagos, has rejected the Federal Government’s claim that it had not received a copy of the bail application filed by the suspended Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, in his alleged gun possession trial. In a short ruling on the issue, Justice Nicholas Oweibo … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that although a Federal High Court in Abuja granted him bail in the sum of N50 million, suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, will not be released, Daily Trust can report. Kyari, who is facing charges of failure to declare assets alongside his siblings, was granted bail on Thursday. … Read more
An associate pastor of the Living Faith Church has been arraigned for allegedly defrauding Landmark University of N19.3 million. The charges allege that the pastor abused his position as the university’s attorney to cheat and defraud his client. The pastor pleaded not guilty to the charges and was released on bail in the sum of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a teenager, Lekan Wasiu, has landed at the Ogudu Magistrates Court in Lagos State over attempted theft. Prosecutors accused Wasiu of attempting to steal a GAC Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV). EDITOR’S PICKS Tinubu Suspends Emefiele As CBN Governor Meet Folashodun Adebisi Shonubi, The Trained Mechanical Engineer Who Is Now Acting … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti, has been released on bail. He was released from the detention of the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, Lagos State, on Tuesday night. EDITOR’S PICKS VIDEO: Colleagues, Family Recount Good Memories Of Late Actor Murphy Afolabi At 8th Day Fidau Prayer VIDEO: Most Actors Are … Read more
Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti has been granted bail by the Chief Magistrate Court in Yaba, Lagos. This is in response to the entertainer surrendering himself to arrest following an aggravated assault on a police officer on a highway. The Police prosecutor, S. A. Adebese, however requested that the defendant be remanded for a period of … Read more
A passenger onboard an Ibom Air flight, who is an adversary of the President-elect, has been denied bail. The court denied his bail application due to concerns over his mental capacity, and ordered that he be taken to a government hospital for assessment before further proceedings. He is currently being held at the Kuje Correctional … Read more
The Eze Ndigbo of Ajao Estate in Lagos, Frederick Nwajiagu, has been detained and denied bail for threatening to invite members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra. Igbo leaders and lawyers have unsuccessfully attempted to secure his release, and his cabinet members have reportedly gone into hiding. The police have assured the public that … Read more
Okorocha Sends Message To Nigerians After N500m EFCC Bail The senator has thanked Nigerians for their support through a message issued by his spokesperson, Sam Onwuemedo EDITOR’S PICK Popular Nigerian Journalist Arrested By FIB [PHOTO] Terrorists Invade Bishop Kukah’s Church Kidnap Priests, Others Again, EFCC Storms Okorocha’s Residence To Arrest Him [PHOTOS] EKO HOT BLOG gathered … Read more
Justice Binta Nyako, said the issue of Nnamdi Kanu’s absence in the past should be determined before his bail application will be heard Before the ruling on the bail application today, the Federal Government filed a six-count amended charge against Kanu EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Buhari’s Top Aide Resigns Over 2023 Race Arsonists Raze LG … Read more
Court has granted Mompha bail. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Justice Mojisola Dada of an Ikeja Special Offences Court has granted a Dubai- based internet celebrity, Ismailia Mustapha, aka Mompha bail of N200 million with two sureties in the like sum. The court granted his application for bail filed through his lawyer, Gboyega Oyewole (SAN). … Read more
The father of the late Sylvester Oromoni has spoken on bail granted to the suspects. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Mr Sylvester Oromoni (Snr), father of the late 12-year-old student of Dowen College Lagos has reacted to bail that was granted to five arrested suspects. This online medium recalls that a Chief Magistrates’ court in … Read more
Court has granted Fani Kayode bail over alleged fraud. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Justice Oluwabunmi Abike-Fadipe of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos has granted 5million bail to Femi Fani-Kayode, a former Minister of Aviation. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Friday, arraigned him on 12 counts bordering on use … Read more
Nursing mother rearrested with drugs a week after she was granted bail for attempting to smuggle cannabis into NDLEA cell for suspect in custody Narcotic officers from the Agency intercepted 20 parcels of Cocaine weighing 1.2kg concealed in packets of Zee black soap Ekohotblog reports that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) detained a … Read more