Nigerian Army denies involvement in enforcing court orders in Kano emirate tussle. Army’s actions aim to prevent a breakdown of law and order, monitoring the situation. Emirate tussle involves dethronement of Aminu Ado-Bayero and reappointment of Muhammadu Sanusi II, causing tensions. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Army has denied any involvement in the Kano … Read more
Kano Govt speaks on court order to halt Emir Sanusi’s reinstatement. The court order was issued after the decision had already been made, rendering it non-binding according to Yusuf’s spokesperson. The reinstatement was made in good faith and reflects the wishes of the Kano people. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has vowed to go ahead with its plan to hold rallies from Tuesday to Wednesday to register its displeasure over the rising cost of living the country. The labour union, in a letter it wrote to the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has made a direct appeal to the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to reconsider its decision to proceed with a proposed nationwide protest slated for February 27 and 28. The protest, announced on February 16, is aimed at drawing … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour Party in Imo State has raised concerns over INEC’s alleged refusal to comply with a court order allowing inspection of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System. The Imo State Labour Party (LP) has expressed apprehensions regarding INEC’s reported reluctance to adhere to a court order, preventing the party from … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has cautioned the Nigeria Labour Congress (NUC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) against embarking on a national strike starting Monday midnight, November 13, 2023. According to the government, a subsisting court order had restrained the Organised Labour and their affiliates from embarking on a … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has cautioned the Nigeria Labour Congress (NUC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) against embarking on a national strike starting Monday midnight, November 13, 2023. According to the government, a subsisting court order had restrained the Organised Labour and their affiliates from embarking on a nationwide … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the High Court in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), on Thursday, ordered the unconditional and immediate release of the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. The court made the order after Emefiele filed a Motion Ex-parte, seeking his release from the custody of the Economic … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Kano state government has recently filed a legal suit against the Federal Government, raising concerns of alleged intimidation directed towards the state’s Anti-corruption Commission (PCACC). The government claims that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC), and Code of Conduct Bureau have engaged in actions … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that barely 24 hours after a Federal Capital Teritorry High Court sitting in Abuja ordered the release of the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, from detention, another court has nullified his arrest, detention and interrogation by the Department of State Services (DSS). In a judgment … Read more
The National Industrial Court has arrested Inspector General of Police, Mr Usman Alkali, and Force Secretary, AIG Hafeez Inuwa. The order was made for disobeying a court order reinstating police officers. The officers complained that the order was not obeyed since April 19, 2022. The case is adjourned to October 9, 2023. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
Julius Abure, the embattled national chairman of the Labour Party, has resumed at the party’s national secretariat amidst tight security. He is expected to meet with the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress and his team. Abure is currently facing court charges and suspension over alleged anti-party activities and forgery. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
The PDP is set to hold a NWC meeting to discuss its reaction following a court’s ruling that barred Iyorchia Ayu from office. The High Court issued an interim order restraining Ayu from parading himself as the PDP chairman. Debo Ologunagba said the party is ready to interrogate the sequence of events leading to Ayu’s … Read more
Commercial banks has stated that the CBN is yet release old notes to them. This is coming after the court order to extend usage of old notes till 31 December. The CBN also asked bank to begin the circulation of the notes. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is yet … Read more
JUST IN: Court Revokes Abdulrasheed Maina’s Bail Ekohotblog, November 18, 2020 The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, ordered the revocation of Abdulrasheed Maina, former Chairman defunct Pension Reformed Task Team (PRTT)’s bail. Justice Okon Abang, who gave the order in a ruling, also issued a bench warrant for Maina’s arrest anywhere he is sighted. … Read more