Udeh-Okoye claims PDP National Secretary role after court ruling. Anyanwu still holds office, but Udeh-Okoye is recognized by PDP and INEC. Udeh-Okoye gains support from PDP Governors’ Forum and South East leaders. The leadership crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) escalated on Monday when Hon. Sunday Udeh-Okoye declared himself the party’s National Secretary, citing … Read more
The Federal High Court in Lagos has dismissed a fundamental rights suit filed by Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, also known as Bobrisky, against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Bobrisky had sought ₦200 million in damages, alleging that his fundamental rights were violated by the EFCC. However, Justice Alexander Owoeye ruled on Thursday, November 28, … Read more
The Lagos Division of the Court of Appeal, on Friday, overturned the conviction and life sentence of Dr. Olufemi Olaleye, the Medical Director of Optimal Cancer Care Foundation, who had been found guilty of raping his wife’s teenage niece. The appellate court discharged and acquitted Olaleye, ruling that the trial court’s judgment was flawed. According … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reaffirmed Olorunfemi Ayodele Festus as the legitimate candidate of the Labour Party for the upcoming Saturday governorship election in Ondo State. This decision comes after Olusola Ebiseni’s attempt to present himself as the official candidate faced a major setback. The Court of Appeal ruled that Ebiseni’s name should … Read more
Ndubuaku claims NLC registered Labour Party in 2003, asserting ownership. Protests arise against Labour Party’s March 27 National Convention. Olorunfemi refutes NLC’s ownership claim, stating the party belongs to all Nigerian workers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Acting National Chairman of the NLC Political Commission, Theophilus Ndubuaku, has maintained that the NLC registered the Labour … Read more
Abok Ayuba, the reinstated Speaker of the Plateau House of Assembly, has resumed office amidst threats of violence. Ayuba was unable to gain access to his office due to a lockout, which caused tension between his supporters and those of Hon Yakubu Sanda. Anti-riot police were deployed to the assembly complex, but no violence occurred … Read more
Following Court Judgment, the Nigeria Police Force has taken over the Cross River State Assembly. Different units including the anti-kidnapping and cultism squad and the regular policemen mounted the Assembly. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Police Force, on Tuesday blocked all entrances into the Cross River State House of Assembly. They have also … Read more