EKO HOT BLOG reports that the seven-member panel of the Supreme Court that will hear the appeal in the petitions filed by three presidential candidates challenging the victory of President Bola Tinunu in the February 25 presidential election has been constituted. The appeal of petitions was filed by the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday discharged a journalist, Rotimi Jolayemi of allegations of insulting former Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed. The presiding judge, Emeka Nwite struck out the case for lack of diligent prosecution. EDITOR’S PICKS LWC Announces Plans For System Upgrade To Boost Water Supply … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has asked the Supreme Court to dismiss the appeal filed by the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (PDP), Peter Obi. Tinubu, who was the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2023 election, said this in a response filed by his lead … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports a magistrate’s court in Jos Metropolitan Development Board (JMDB) has revoked the bail granted to Dr Noah Kekere, an alleged organ harvester. The development is coming 24 hours after the suspect was granted bail. EDITOR’S PICKS Fraudulent Academic Records: ‘Bring Evidence In 30 Days’ – Wole Soynika Dares Accusers … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has rejected the call of the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, for his presidential flagbearer, Rabiu Kwankwaso, to join his quest to challenge the election of President Bola Tinubu at the Supreme Court. The acting NNPP Deputy National … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Justice Nicholas Oweibo of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Friday, October 5, 2023, issued a production warrant against Nigerian singer, Azeez Fashola, better known as Naira Marley. Marley is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on 11-count charges bordering on conspiracy and … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the defendant, whose address remains undisclosed, is currently facing a two-count charge related to felony and advance fee fraud. According to Police Prosecutor Insp Ayodeji Omoyeigha, the defendant, along with an accomplice who is currently at large, committed a felony on April 17 at approximately 10:00 am at No. 96, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kebbi State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting Birnin Kebbi on Thursday affirmed Nasir Idris as the duly elected governor of Kebbi State. This online media platform gathered that the tribunal chaired by Justice Ofem I. Ofem gave the judgement on Thursday. Recall that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola on Wednesday will swear in twenty-three newly appointed judges of the Federal High Court. The judges will take the oath of office at an event to be held at the Main Courtroom of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Investigate … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Taraba State Governorship Election Tribunal has affirmed that Agbu Kefas of the Peoples Democratic Party is the validly elected governor of Taraba State. The three man panel of justices of the tribunal said the petition challenging the election of Kefas lacks merit and consequently dismissed it. Click to … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Plateau State election petition tribunal in Jos, on Thursday, sacked two members of the state house of assembly, Hon. Maren Ishaku and Timothy Datong, representing Bokkos and Riyom constituencies respectively in the house. The sacked lawmakers were elected on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ebonyi State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal, sitting in Abuja, on Wednesday, affirmed the election of Governor Francis Nwifuru of the All Progressives Congress. The tribunal dismissed the petitions of the Peoples Democratic Party and its governorship candidate, Ifeanyi Odii as well as the All Progressive Grand Alliance and its … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Deputy Governor of Ondo state, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approached the state High Court, sitting in Akure, to stop the impeachment process initiated by the State House of Assembly against him. In the suit number, Suit No. AK/348/2023, filed on Monday, by Mr Ebun Adenoruwa SAN, the embattled … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the governorship election petition tribunal sitting in Jos, has upheld the election of Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State. Mutfwang, who contested the election under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was declared winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). EDITOR’S PICKS Ogun Records Cholera Outbreak, Warns Residents Mohbad’s … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the counsel to the ousted President of Niger Republic, Mohamed Bazoum on Wednesday disclosed that his client has appealed to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)’s court to secure his release. This online media recalls that military officers on the 26th of July, overthrew Bazoum. EDITOR’S PICKS Ogun … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Cristiano Ronaldo of Saudi Pro League club, Al Nassr, has reportedly dragged Italian Serie A club, Juventus to court. Italian publication, La Gazzetta dello Sport, reported that the five-time Ballon d’Or winner had to take Juventus to court over unpaid entitlements. EDITOR’S PICKS Group Demands Investigation Into Alleged Corrupt Verdicts … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Bayo Onanuga, has reacted to the upload of the judgment of the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) on the 2023 election on its website. The appellate court announced the upload of the Certified True Copy (CTC) judgment on its … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has mocked the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar, following his defeat at the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT). This online media platform gathered that on Wednesday, President Bola Tinubu was declared the rightful winner … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential Election Petitions Court has held that the Labour Party (LP) and its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, failed to specify how they scored the majority of lawful votes in the February 25 presidential election. In the lead judgment read by Justice Abba Bello Mohammed, said the political party made … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the much-anticipated ruling of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT) on the outcome of the 2023 presidential election will be delivered today, Wednesday 6th September 2023 by the panel of tribunal judges. It would be recalled that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had declared Bola Tinubu of the All … Read more