Riding high on his recent bail victory at the Federal High Court, former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello is set to begin a new legal battle for bail this morning at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. Bello, who faces charges of public trust violations by the Economic and Financial … Read more
South Korea’s Constitutional Court has initiated trial proceedings to determine the fate of President Yoon Suk Yeol, who was suspended after declaring martial law and sparking nationwide political turmoil. Yoon’s impeachment was approved by MPs last Saturday, following mass protests demanding his resignation. The court has six months to decide whether to remove Yoon from … Read more
Ahmed Kuru, the former Managing Director of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), was absent in court on Monday, where he was scheduled to face a six-count charge for alleged theft of Arik Air’s property and abuse of office. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Kuru, alongside Arik Air’s current Managing Director, Captain Roy Ilegbodu, … Read more
Two men on Tuesday appeared before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stabbing a man on the head with broken bottle during an argument. The defendants – Temitope Anifowoshe, 49, a businessman and Tope Sule, 50, a driver, both residing at 28, Egbatedo St., Oko- Oba, Agege, Lagos. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the … Read more
Dispatch Rider speaks on Cash Deliveries For Emefiele. Witness recounts delivering cash to defendant’s residence, implicating co-defendant. Bail granted with strict conditions; trial proceedings ongoing with plea of not guilty. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in testimony before the Special Offences Court in Lagos on Friday, dispatch rider Monday Osazuwa recounted how the embattled former Central … Read more
Three INEC presiding officers testified in court that they were unable to upload presidential election results to IREV The witnesses said they were able to transmit results for other elections using BVAS machines. The court has adjourned proceedings until Tuesday EKO HOT BLOG reports that three ad hoc staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission … Read more
The PEPC has admitted two video flash drives as evidence in Obi’s petition against President Tinubu. The videos, obtained through a subpoenaed witness, feature interviews with INEC officials. The court has adjourned for the videos to be presented and further proceedings to take place. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) … Read more
The Presidential Election Petition Court has dismissed the application. The court stated that the application lacks merit and cannot be granted without proper frameworks and policies. In a unanimous decision, the court rejects the request for live streaming. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a significant development, the Presidential Election Petition Court held its session … Read more