Justice Deinde Dipeolu of the Federal High Court in Lagos granted N20 million bail to two Keystone Bank Limited employees, Ebele Okpala and Perpetua Onyeto, who were accused of fraudulently obtaining N35 million. The bail was granted after the defendants’ counsel presented their bail application to the court. Okpala and Onyeto were arraigned on Friday, … Read more
A magistrate court in Kano has ordered the remand of Muktar Dahiru, a journalist with Pyramid FM Kano, for allegedly posting content on Facebook that was deemed insulting to the Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf. Dahiru, who was arrested on Thursday, is facing charges of criminal conspiracy, defamation of character, and intentional insult. EKO HOT … Read more
Musa Garba Kwankwaso, nephew of Kwankwasiyya movement leader Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has announced his intention to challenge actions taken against him by three anti-corruption agencies in court. Kwankwaso made this statement after appearing before the State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) on Thursday, accompanied by his legal team. According to Daily Trust, the PCACC … Read more
The Lagos federal high court has ordered the interim forfeiture of $2.045 million, seven landed properties, and shares linked to the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. Akintayo Aluko, the presiding judge, made the order on Thursday after an application filed by Rotimi Oyedepo, a senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN), … Read more
The Federal High Court in Lagos has extended the remand of the alleged drug lord, Sulaimon Jimoh, also known as “Olowo Idi Ogede” or “Temo,” for an additional 14 days in the custody of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). EKO HOT BLOG gathered that Justice Akintayo Aluko granted the extension on Friday while … Read more
The Federal High Court in Kaduna has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the former governor of the state, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, which sought to nullify the ad-hoc committee report of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, along with other declaratory reliefs. In a ruling delivered on July 30, 2024, with a Certified True Copy obtained … Read more
Popular dancer and singer Korra Obidi has obtained a permanent restraining order against a stalker who took naked pictures of her daughters in their father’s (Justin Dean) bathroom. Korra’s sister, Nancy, shared this news on Instagram. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Obidi and Dean’s marriage ended in 2022 amid allegations of infidelity. Since their separation, … Read more
There is a new development in the Offa robbery case in Kwara. Eko Hot Blog reports that Justice Haleema Salman of the Kwara State High Court has reserved judgment in the April 5, 2018 bank robbery recorded in Offa, Offa Local Government Area of the state. EDITOR’S PICKS Why Lagos May Reinstate Monthly Environmental Sanitation … Read more
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld the election of Usman Ododo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the governor of Kogi State. Eko Hot Blog reports that the decision followed a contentious legal battle initiated by Muritala Ajaka, the governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), who challenged the election results … Read more
A court in Iran has sentenced two convicted robbers to death after finding them guilty of the capital offense of “enmity against God,” the judiciary announced on Wednesday. A third defendant received a 25-year prison sentence for his role in the April 8 robbery on a north Tehran highway, according to the judiciary’s Mizan Online … Read more
A Lagos State High Court sentenced bus driver Elijah Shokoya to 12 years in prison for the manslaughter of LASTMA officer Olawale Akinmade. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Lagos State High Court in Ikeja has sentenced Elijah Shokoya, a commercial bus driver, to 12 years in prison for the manslaughter of Olawale Akinmade, an officer … Read more
On Tuesday, the Ekiti State High Court, Ado Ekiti Division, acquitted and discharged four individuals charged with conspiracy, murder, and armed robbery. Eko Hot Blog reports that the defendants, Abdulahi Oladepo, Momolosho Olanrewaju, Jimoh Azeez, and Ibrahim Adebisi, were arraigned on March 24, 2023, on three counts related to the alleged crimes. The prosecution, led … Read more
Ikuforiji has recounted how a faceless petition impacted his life for 12 years, causing him to “suffer unnecessarily”. Eko Hot Blog reports that Rt. Hon. Adeyemi Ikuforiji, former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has lamented his 12-year trial on money laundering charges. EDITOR’S PICKS Detty December: Tunji Alausa Urges Nigerians In Diaspora … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Iran’s supreme court has overturned the death sentence of popular rapper Toomaj Salehi, who was imprisoned for supporting nationwide protests sparked by Mahsa Amini’s death. His lawyer made the announcement on Saturday, in a post on X, noting that Iran’s highest court has ordered a retrial. “Salehi’s death sentence was … Read more
Aloy Ejimakor, Special Counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, claims criminals are trying to prevent Kanu’s release by influencing the presidency and courts. Ejimakor states that insecurity in the Southeast spikes before Kanu’s court dates, suggesting it is orchestrated by these elements to blackmail IPOB and Kanu. He describes Kanu’s detention as extra-constitutional, according to a Supreme … Read more
By Fikayo Babalola The Erisco Foods-Chioma Okoli court trial has been delayed over the presiding judge’s absence. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal High Court in Abuja adjourned the trial of Chioma Okoli, accused of making controversial online statements about Erisco Foods Limited’s tomato paste, due to the absence of the presiding judge today, … Read more
Federal High Court Orders UNIABUJA VC to appear before court Aggrieved Lecturers Sue VC Justice Ekwo orders plaintiffs to put the defendants on notice Eko Hot Blog reports that a Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Vice Chancellor (VC) of University of Abuja, Prof. Rasheed Na’Allah, to appear before it on June 13. … Read more
Chioma Okoli drew the ire of Erisco foods in September 2023 after reviewing one of the company’s products. CEO of Erisco Foods, Eric Omeofia, reported the reviewer to the police. The police subsequently arrested her in Lagos and charged her in Abuja, drawing criticisms from many Nigerians. Eko Hot Blog reports that Chioma Okoli, the … Read more
Ex-US President Trump has been sitting through his criminal trial for about four weeks. He has seen prosecution witnesses try to incriminate him with their previous interactions and conversations. At issue is the hush money payment the former president made to a porn star, Stormy Daniels, in 2016. Eko Hot Blog reports that Michael Cohen, … Read more
YouTube obeys court order in Hong Kong. Blocks access to 32 videos including protest anthem. Ensures compliance with legal directives. Eko hot blog reports that In a recent development, YouTube announced its compliance with a Hong Kong court decision to block access to 32 video links containing content deemed prohibited. Editor’s Pick Admiring President Bola … Read more