Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have rearrested a convicted Italian, Floriana De-Stefani, for allegedly failing to obey a court order upon her conviction. The commission made the disclosure in a statement posted on its X account on Friday. Justice Mojisola Dada … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Supreme Court today upheld Peter Mbah’s election as governor of Enugu State. The Supreme Court ruled unanimously in favor of the first respondent (Governor Peter Mbah). More details to come… Click to watch our video of the week
Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested 75-year-old grandma, Mrs. Sekinat Soremekun for allegedly dealing in illicit drugs. The agency made the disclosure in a statement issued by its spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, on Sunday. He said the arrested was made in Lagos on Friday 15th December. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned one Abdulhamid Isah before Justice I.O. Ijelu of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja on three-count charges bordering on obtaining money by false pretence, stealing and retention of proceeds of a criminal conduct. In a … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a verdict from the Federal High Court in Abuja has declared the appointment of Muheeba Dankaka as Federal Character Commission (FCC) Chairperson and Secretary, Bello Tukur, by former President Muhammadu Buhari as illegitimate. In April 2020, Buhari appointed 38 individuals, including the chairperson and secretary, to the FCC board. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Kano State, Abba Yusuf, has vowed to reclaim his mandate at the Supreme Court. This online media platform had earlier the Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, on Friday, sacked Governor Yusuf and declared the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, winner … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court has ordered the remand of the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, in Kuje Correctional Centre in Abuja. The presiding judge, Justice Hamza Muazu, gave the order on Friday and adjourned the ruling on the bail application filed … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that in order to keep the peace before, during, and after the appeal court’s decision on the gubernatorial election, the ruling New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) and the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) signed a peace treaty with the Kano State Police Command. This online media platform had previously reported that … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the judgment in Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s appeal against his removal by the Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal in Kano State has been scheduled for Friday by the Court of Appeal in Abuja. On September 20, 2023, a three-man panel of judges, led by Justice Oluyemi Akintan Osadebay, invalidated 165,663 of … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos has affirmed the victory of Governor Umo Eno in the Akwa Ibom State governorship election. This online media platform understands that the court, on Friday, dismissed the petition filed by Action Alliance (AA) and Accord Party (AP) against Governor Eno. EDITOR’S PICKS Banky … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos State has sacked Hon Emeka Nnamani of the Labour Party (LP), as the member representing Aba North and South Federal Constituency of Abia State over issues of certificate forgery. The certificate issues were said to have happened in 2015. The court in its … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong has reacted to his declaration as the winner of the Plateau South Senatorial election by the appeal court. The Minister who revealed he is currently out of the country described the development as fantastic news, adding that it is a win for … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has postponed its decision on the appeal by Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, who is contesting his removal by the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal. The Tribunal on September 20 nullified the election of Yusuf by declaring 165, 663 of his votes were invalid. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the February 25, 2023, presidential election, Peter Obi, has accused the Supreme Court of treating the allegations of forgery and identity theft against President Bola Tinubu with levity. Obi made this claim on Monday during a world press conference in Abuja. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Industrial Court in Owerri, Imo State, has restrained the organised Labour from embarking on any kind of strike in the state until further notice. The court warned that any move to disobey its order would attract consequences. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘Supreme Court Has Failed Nigerians’ – PDP Reacts As … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Justice I.O. Ijelu of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Friday, issued a bench warrant for the arrest of a businessman, Chief Cletus Ibeto, for failing to appear in court for his arraignment over an alleged N4.8bn fraud. The judge had, on October 5, 2023, adjourned … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal High Court in Abuja has given former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, till January 25 to appear in court to explain the circumstances surrounding the $53m judgment debt arising from the Paris Club refund. Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a short ruling on Wednesday, gave … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chairman of Rivers State Chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, Chijioke Ihunwo, and other youths who were arrested on Wednesday are currently being arraigned at the Rivers State High Court. The youths were arrested and arraigned over attack on the residence of the Speaker of the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, has cleared the air on the controversy around his visit to President Bola Tinubu on Thursday. Diri, while speaking at the Igbedi community, Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area of the state, said he owes nobody an explanation for visiting the President. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘Supreme … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Supreme Court on Monday reserved judgment in the appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar challenging the decision of the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) which affirmed the victory of President Bola Tinubu in the February 25, 2023 presidential election. The decision was reached … Read more