By John Udeh Eko Hot Blog reports that, in a stunning development, Benjamin Mendy has made his triumphant return to football by signing with Ligue 1 club Lorient as their new left back. The deal, which has been confirmed by both parties, will see Mendy don the orange jersey until June 2025. Mendy’s comeback follows … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal High Court in Abuja has refused to extend its July 10 interim order stopping the prosecution of the suspended Adamawa Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Yunusa Hudu-Ari, pending the hearing and determination of the substantive motion. Justice Donatus Okorowo gave the ruling on Tuesday at the resumed hearing … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that an advocacy group, United for Truth, Integrity and Justice (UTIJ), has expressed disappointment with the arrest and detention of the immediate past Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, by the State Security Service (SSS), describing the development as a witch-hunt. Recall that Emefiele was arrested … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Federal Capital Territory High Court has dismissed the case against former governor of Imo State, Senator Rochas Okorocha by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The court described the EFCC’s charges of fraud and abuse of office as an abuse of judicial process. Details later… Click to watch … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Department of Security Services (DSS) has charged Godwin Emefiele, the suspended governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to court. DSS spokesperson, Peter Afunaya made this known in a press statement issued on Thursday. Mr Afunaya added that the decision to charge Emefiele to court was made in accordance … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Ibadan on Thursday dismissed the petition challenging Governor Seyi Makinde’s victory at the March 18 governorship election in Oyo State. This online media platform understands that the Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM) and its candidate had approached the court to challenge the Independent National Electoral … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that an Abuja High Court sitting at Maitama, on Thursday, ordered the Department of State Services, DSS, to within seven days, release the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, from detention or charge him to court. The court, in a judgement that was delivered by … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Former Governor of Oyo State and the Otun Olubadan of Ibadan, Senator Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja has dragged the Oyo state Governor, Eng. Seyi Makinde; the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, and his ten newly elevated beaded crown-wearing Obas to court over the chieftaincy title. According to The Punch, Ladoja … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that an Ikeja Sexual Offences & Domestic Violence Court has sentenced one Folarin Rauf to life imprisonment for defiling five-year-old girl in Lagos. The Lagos State Domestic & Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) made the disclosure in a statement on Tuesday. Justice Abiola Soladoye handed down the sentence after finding the convict … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that The Federal Government has filed an eight-count charge against former Minister of Aviation Stella Oduah at a Federal High Court in Abuja, accusing her of falsely claiming to have lost her National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) certificate, among other allegations. According to Channels Television, The charge was filed on June … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Federal High Court in Abuja has stopped the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from prosecuting the suspended Adamawa Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Hudu Yunusa-Ari, over his actions in the 2023 governorship election in the state. This online media platform recalls that Yunusa-Ari declared the candidate of the All Progressives … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a landmark ruling, the Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the disclosure of how approximately $5 billion of the Abacha loot was spent by the governments of former Nigerian Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, Goodluck Jonathan, and Muhammadu Buhari. The court also instructed President Bola Tinubu’s … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the offspring and former spouse of late Idongesit Nkanga, former military governor of Akwa-Ibom State, have petitioned the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja, requesting assistance in repossessing their paternal home. The four children—Utibeabasi, Etietop, Lance, and Ini-Idara Nkanga—along with their mother, Joanna, asked Judge O A. Musa … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has brought a six-count charge against the suspended resident electoral commissioner for Adamawa state, Hudu Yunusa-Ari. These charges were officially filed in Yola’s high court, the capital city of the state. In a statement released on Thursday, INEC explained that the decision to … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that the suspected killers of a Christian female student, Deborah Samuel have regained freedom. Recall that Deborah Samuel, a student at Shehu Shagari College of Education in Sokoto, was attacked and burnt to death by a mob on May 12, 2022, following remarks deemed offensive to Prophet Mohammed. EDITOR’S PICKS Nigerian Police Officers … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday called the Majority Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele as his first witness in the suit challenging his victory before the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT) which was instituted by the Labour Party (LP) candidate, Peter Obi. Tinubu through his lead counsel, Wole … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has tendered copies of his academic credentials from the Chicago State University before the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT). The President tendred copies of his educational records from the Chicago State University before the Tribunal as he opened his defence in the petition instituted against his victory … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential Election Petition Court on Monday adjourned the hearing in the petition filed by the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi. This online media platform reports that the court adjourned till Tuesday, 4th July 2023 due to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) inability to open its defence … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that some aggrieved senators have concluded plans to challenge the emergence of Senator Godswill Akpabio as Senate President of the 10th National Assembly in court. The lawmakers have decided to approach the courts to challenge Akpabio’s victory on the grounds that the ballot papers used in the election were serially … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a Family Court under the Ibadan Magisterial District, Oyo State, has remanded skit maker Abdullahi Maruf Adisa, popularly known as Trinity, at the Agodi Correctional Centre, Ibadan. The remand order came on Monday afternoon after the Oyo State Police Command arraigned Trinity on charges of Sexual Abuse and Sexual Exploitation. … Read more