Court Strikes Down 15-Year Mandatory Service Rule for Nigerian Soldiers Justice Subilim ruled soldiers can resign like other public servants. Air Force officer Akerele’s resignation upheld, arrest threats dismissed. The National Industrial Court in Abuja has nullified the law requiring members of the Nigerian Armed Forces to serve a minimum of 15 years before being … Read more
The Court of Appeal on Thursday in Abuja upheld Hon. Martin Amaewhule as the legitimate Speaker of the Rivers State Assembly, solidifying his faction’s authority. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a three-member panel of Justices dismissed an appeal by Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, who had challenged Amaewhule’s leadership. The ruling reaffirmed an earlier Federal … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that organizers of the #EndBadGovernance protests have issued a 17-point ultimatum to the Federal Government ahead of their planned nationwide demonstration on October 1, 2024. Their demands include the immediate release of all detained protesters, the unfreezing of their assets, and compensation for the distress they endured during peaceful demonstrations. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Atiku Reacts To Kano Emir Crisis Blames FG For Alleged Interference. He accused Tinubu of unconstitutional interference. Atiku stated that the Federal Government’s actions violate true federalism principles and the Constitution’s power division. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticized the Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Federal Government’s decision to deploy soldiers in Kano to resolve the … Read more
Trust TV Journalist Arrested by Kano Sharia Police Detained for Social Media Post Criticizing Human Rights Violations Incident Sparks Debate on Press Freedom and Journalists’ Rights Eko Hot Blog reports that the Kano State Hisbah Corps, a religious police force tasked with enforcing Sharia law, has arrested Jamil Mabai, a journalist working for Trust TV, … Read more
Obi Expresses Shock Over Reported Deportation Calls for Unity, Fairness, and Justice Awaits Investigation Outcome, Urges Calm Eko Hot Blog reports that the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has reacted with shock to the alleged deportation of Osun indigenes from Lagos State. Expressing his dismay, Obi stated that the reported incident … Read more
Drama As Businessman Sues Wife, Police Over Alleged Infidelity Plot. Suit seeks declaration of entitlement to personal liberty under Nigerian Constitution. Makolo alleges unlawful arrest and detention by police based on wife’s complaint. EKO HOT BLOG reports that following continuous intimidation and harassment by the police allegedly at the instigation of his estranged wife, Mrs. Endurance … Read more
Rivers PDP challenges the legitimacy of lawmakers threatening Governor Fubara’s impeachment, urging them to address their legal status in court. The party accuses the lawmakers of disrupting peace in the state and calls for adherence to constitutional processes. PDP criticizes the lawmakers for allegedly neglecting their legislative duties and engaging in actions detrimental to the … Read more
Labour Party petitions key government institutions over NLC aggression. LP calls for disciplinary action against NLC President and others for alleged vandalism. Tensions rise as NLC stages picket at LP secretariat, leading to property destruction and salary loss. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour Party (LP) leadership has lodged a petition with key government institutions, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday warned the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to stop meddling in the affairs of the National Assembly. This is even as it said the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has done nothing wrong to warrant quitting his position over the suspension of Senator Abdul Ningi. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the North-West, South-West, and South-South geopolitical zones of the country may not present a presidential candidate in the 2027 general election if the ongoing efforts to amend relevant provisions of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) are successful. This online media platform has learned that a bill titled “An Act to alter … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that The National Assembly has set a December 2025 target for work to be concluded by its committee on Nigeria’s constitutional amendment. The Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, made this known in Abuja on Wednesday during the pre-inaugural meeting of the Committee on Constitutional Amendment. EDITOR’S PICKS Trailer Driver Falls Off Lagos-Ibadan Expressway … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, on Friday, sacked eleven lawmakers of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Plateau state assembly. The panel led by Justice Okon Abang, in a unanimous decision, held that all the sacked lawmakers scored wasted votes at the time of the March 2023 … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, has declared that public opinions, no matter how serious or weighty they might be, cannot displace the purveying of the country’s constitution. Editor’s Pick Fake Certificate Allegation A Trivial Matter – Minister Oyo Govt To Close Down Schools, Study Centers, Others Operating … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo on Monday accused the National Assembly of putting the constitution aside when it didn’t suit their personal interests. Particularly, Obasanjo alleged that the lawmakers didn’t receive salary based on the recommendations of the Revenue Mobilisation and Fiscal Commission as it should be … Read more
Gov. Umaru Bago of Niger State has pardoned 80 inmates in the state’s custodial centres, with their fines being immediately paid for their release. The decision was made to mark the 2023 Democracy Day and was based on the inmates’ old age, ill health, and good behavior. The government is also focused on addressing security … Read more
The Presidential Election Petition Court in Abuja has admitted results sheets from 17 states as evidence in Peter Obi’s petition challenging President Bola Tinubu’s victory in the February poll. Obi alleges electoral malpractices by INEC and Tinubu, presenting numerous documentary evidence. Respondents’ lawyers object to the admissibility of the documents, and the court … Read more
A Federal High Court in Abuja has stopped the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) from imposing fines on broadcast stations. The court held that NBC lacks the power to impose sanctions as punishment on alleged erring broadcast stations. Information Minister, Orji, said the judgment is “ill-conceived and dead on arrival because of legal encumbrances.” EKO HOT … Read more
The PDP believes that Tinubu, should not have been allowed to participate in the election due to allegations of dual citizenship. There are speculations that Tinubu owns a Guinean passport, which many believe makes him unqualified to contest the election. Atiku’s spokesman has joined in with the belief that dual citizenship prevents Tinubu from being … Read more
The Lagos Assembly is constitutionally empowered to screen and confirm government nominees. However, the legislative house said its role has recently taken a backseat as some appointees continue to work in government without confirmation. The assembly has resolved to act and sanitise the system. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State House of Assembly … Read more