BREAKING: Court Orders Fresh Primaries, Nullifies APC Gubernatorial Primaries In Taraba

Court has nullified APC governorship primary in Taraba   Eko Hot Blog reports that a Federal High Court sitting in Jalingo on Tuesday nullified the Taraba governorship primary election that produced Emmanuel Bwacha as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the 2023 election. EDITORS PICK  JUST IN: Drama As Masquerades Invade Church, Flog Pastor, … Read more

BREAKING: Court Dismisses PDP’S Suit Seeking Disqualification Of Tinubu, Peter Obi

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On Monday, Justice Donatus Okorowo of the Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed a lawsuit brought by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that sought to disqualify Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Mr. Peter Obi of the Labour Party over alleged illegal substitution of their running mates. Eko Hot Blog reports that … Read more

BREAKING: Kogi Govt Seals First Bank Branches Over Alleged Tax Evasion

Kogi State Government has sealed-off all First Bank Nigeria PLC branches operating in the State.   EKO HOT BLOG reports that the action was on the order of a Kogi High Court sitting in Lokoja.   EDITOR’S PICK  Lagos Court Remands Six Men For Allegedly Inflicting Injury On Woman, Others Gbajabiamila Makes Fresh 10 Appointments … Read more

Lagos Court Remands Six Men For Allegedly Inflicting Injury On Woman, Others

A Lagos court has remanded six men for allegedly inflicting injury on woman   EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Magistrate’s court sitting in Igbosere, Lagos, has remanded six men in Correctional centre for allegedly conspiring to cut off a woman and others’ fingers. EDITOR’S PICK UK Longest Serving Monarch, Queen Elizabeth Dies At 96 … Read more

JUST IN: Again, Court Adjourns Machina Vs Lawan Suit

The Federal High Court sitting in Damaturu has adjourned judgement on the suit between Bashir Machin and Senate President Ahmed Lawan.   EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presiding judge, Justice Fadima Murtala Aminu, after listening to all the submissions of arguments by the defense councils, ruled that the judgement date would be communicated to all … Read more

ASUU: FG Drags Striking Lecturers To Court

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ASUU: FG Drags Striking Lecturers To Court EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) had been dragged to the Industrial Court by the Federal government over its lingering strike action which has kept students at home for nearly seven months.   This online media platform understands that ASUU has been … Read more

Court Extends Order Stopping Buhari, NBC From Shutting Down 53 Broadcast Stations

Court has extended order shutting down broadcast stations   EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal High Court in Lagos has extended the order stopping President Muhammadu Buhari and the National Broadcasting Commission from revoking the licenses of 53 broadcast stations in the country and shutting down the stations for allegedly failing to renew their licenses. … Read more

Biafra: Court Pegs New Date For Nnamdi Kanu’s Appeal

The Appeal Court has scheduled Tuesday next week for the hearing of the appeal filed by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, against the Federal Government.   EKO HOT BLOG reports that Kanu is challenging the remaining seven count charges filed against him by the Nigerian government. EDITOR’S PICK: You’re A … Read more

Court Restrains LASG From Taking Over Collapsed Ikoyi Building

An high court has stopped the state government from taking over and demolishing the remaining two Ikoyi high-rise buildings.     EKO HOT BLOG reports that Justice Adewunmi Oshin of the Lagos High Court has restrained the Lagos State government from taking over and demolishing the remaining two Ikoyi high-rise buildings constructed by Fourscore Heights Limited EDITOR’S … Read more

Magistrate Court Remands Two Cult Members In Kwara

Two cultists remanded in Kwara   EKO HOT BLOG reports that two members of a covert cult have been sentenced to remain in custody by an Ilorin magistrates’ court. EDITOR’S PICK  Petrol Subsidy Is Criminal, Must End – Peter Obi 2023: Peter Obi Reacts To Tinubu’s Call To Caution His Supporters PDP Crisis: Bode George Appeals … Read more

BREAKING: Court Delivers Judgement On Abba Kyari’s Extradition Suit To US

Court has dismissed application for Kyari’s extradition to US   EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Abuja Federal High Court, on Monday, rejected an application filed by the Federal Government to extradite the suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, DCP, Abba Kyari, to the United States of America to face trial over his alleged involvement with a … Read more

Court Orders Release Of Trump Redacted Search Papers

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Court Orders Release Of Trump Redacted Search Papers   EKO HOT BLOG reports that a US judge has ordered investigators to release a redacted version of court papers that convinced him to authorise a search of Donald Trump’s estate.   The public version of the affidavit, a document that includes the evidence gathered by prosecutors, … Read more

Court Remands Security Guard Over Alleged Theft Of N1.8m UNILORIN Property

A security guard has been remanded by an Ilorin Court   EKO HOT BLOG reports that an Ilorin Magistrate’s Court, on Thursday, remanded a 28-year-old security guard, Kaura Joseph, for allegedly stealing items worth N1.8m from the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Ilorin in Kwara State.   EDITOR’S PICK Tinubu Reveals Meeting … Read more

BREAKING: High Court Proscribes Curfew For ‘Oro’ Festival In Oyo Town

An High Court has banned ‘Oro’ curfew in Oyo town   EKO HOT BLOG reports that an Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan has prohibited curfew for the annual celebration of Oro festival in Iseyin Local Government Area of the state by adherents of the faith. EDITOR’S PICK Petrol Subsidy Is Criminal, Must End – Peter … Read more

BREAKING: Oko-Ilu, Notorious Osun Cultist Arraigned To Court

A notorious cultist, Oko-Ilu has been arraigned in court on nine counts in Oshogbo   EKO HOT BLOG reports that Hammed Rasheed, 29, also known as Oko-Ilu, a wanted cultist in Osun State has been charged to court. EDITOR’S PICK  Sanwo-Olu Allays Residents’ Fear, Directs Security Agencies On Vigilance Level Lagos Gets Special Operations Team … Read more

Man Accuses In-Laws Of Abducting His Pregnant Wife

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Man Accuses In-Laws Of Abducting His Pregnant Wife   EKO HOT BLOG reports that the parents of a housewife in Kwankashe, Suleja in Niger State have been arraigned before a magistrates’ court sitting in Madalla for abducting their daughter from her matrimonial home.   The prosecutor, ASP John Ateni, told the court that the accused, … Read more

Lagos Man Appears Before Tinubu Magistrate’s Court Over Alleged Fraud

Oluseyi Olatunbosun has appeared before a Tinubu Magistrate’s Court for allegedly obtaining $42,500 Australian dollars clandestinely     EKO HOT BLOG reports that a 39-year-old man named Oluseyi Olatunbosun has been charged  by the police for defrauding $42,500 Australian dollars, before a Tinubu Magistrate’s Court.   Olatunbosun is charged with three counts that touch on … Read more

Drama As Herbalists Drag CAC To Court Over Refusal To Register Association

Traditional Religious Practitioners’ Association (TRPA) in Nigeria has dragged the Corporate Affairs Commission, CAC, to Court for refusing to register her association.   EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Corporate Affairs Commission, CAC, has been sued by the Traditional Religious Practitioners’ Association (TRPA) in Nigeria for refusing to register the traditional worshippers as a religious … Read more