Justice Evelyn Maha of the Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled that the Directorate of Road Traffic Services, also known as the Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO), has no legal authority to stop, impound, or confiscate vehicles on the road or impose fines on motorists. The ruling, delivered on October 2, 2024, stemmed from a … Read more
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday barred the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from providing the voters’ register to the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) for the upcoming local government elections, set for October 5, 2024. Additionally, the court prohibited the Inspector General of Police and the Department of State Services (DSS) … Read more
The Federal High Court in Abuja has approved a suit that demands the Federal Government investigate the alleged connections between the Minister of State for Defence, Alhaji Bello Matawalle, and bandit operations in Zamfara State. The case, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1434/2024, was brought before the court by human rights activist Abubakar Dahiru from Zamfara State, with President … Read more
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to journalist and whistleblower Isaac Bristol, who has been identified by the Nigeria Police as the individual behind the PIDOMNigeria account on X. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Bristol was arraigned on charges of money laundering, unlawfully obtaining and disseminating classified official documents, and cybercrime. His … Read more
The Federal High Court in Abuja has directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to accept and recognize Chief Olusola Nehemiah and Ezekiel Awude as the Labour Party’s governorship and deputy governorship candidates for the upcoming Ondo State election. Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling delivered on Friday, mandated that Nehemiah and Awude be granted … Read more
A Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained the national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its governors from dissolving the executive committees of the Rivers’ chapter. The court equally stopped them from constituting any interim committee to replace the officers of the party at the state, local government and ward levels who … Read more
Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has formally requested that Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court recuse herself from his ongoing trial, expressing a loss of confidence in the court’s impartiality. During a recent hearing, Kanu voiced his concerns regarding Justice Nyako’s management of his case, alleging that … Read more
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has dismissed the suit seeking the removal of Abdullahi Ganduje as National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC. Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a judgment on Monday, dismissed the suit on the ground that the plaintiff, the North Central APC Forum, led by Alhaji Saleh Zazzaga, had no … Read more
The Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out a defection suit instituted against the 27 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Ezenwo Wike. The suit seeking to replace the 27 lawmakers on account of their alleged defection from the People’s Democratic … Read more
Amnesty International has condemned the bail conditions granted to the 10 #EndBadGovernance protesters facing treason charges. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Wednesday granted N10 million bail on each to the ten members, saying they must produce sureties who must be property owners in Abuja and must deposit … Read more
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has affirmed Olumide Akpata as the Labour Party’s governorship candidate for Edo State. EKO HOT BLOG this ruling follows a June decision by Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, which dismissed a suit challenging Akpata’s nomination for the September 21 election. Justice Omotosho had ruled that the … Read more
The Federal High Court (FHC) in Lagos has launched an online platform that allows the public to obtain affidavits directly from the court. The initiative, introduced by FHC Chief Judge Justice John Tsoho, is part of efforts to modernize the court’s services. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son In Delta Man Detained … Read more
A Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled September 9, 2024, to hear a motion challenging the detention of Isaac Bristol, the individual alleged to operate the whistleblower social media account, ‘PIDOMNigeria.’ Additionally, Bristol’s bail application will be heard on September 11, 2024. EDITOR’S PICKS I’ll Support Nigerian Govt Find Solution To Farmers/Herders’ Crises –Emir … Read more
The Federal High Court in Lagos has scheduled September 12 for a hearing on various applications related to the asset forfeiture case involving former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele. Justice Deinde Dipeolu announced the date after reviewing submissions from the involved parties. During the hearing, Bilikisu Buhari-Bala, representing the Economic and Financial … Read more
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the detention of ten #EndBadGovernance protesters at Kuje Correctional Centre while their bail applications are pending. The court is scheduled to consider these applications on September 11. The 5th defendant, the only female among the accused, has been directed to remain at Suleja Correctional Centre. During the … Read more
A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a lawsuit filed against the #EndBadGovernance protesters, along with the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), the Inspector General of Police (IGP), the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Chiefs of Army and Defence Staff. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter … Read more
Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has authorised the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) to detain Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) A. A. Babangida and 19 others for 30 days. This detention is related to their suspected involvement in banditry, kidnapping, and terrorism. The court’s ruling allows DIA operatives to thoroughly investigate … Read more
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has reversed a Federal High Court ruling from July 4 that had criticised the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) governorship primary in Edo State, which resulted in Asue Ighodalo being selected as the party’s candidate for the September 21 election. The appellate court’s three-member panel unanimously granted the PDP’s appeal, … Read more
Controversial cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has announced that he will continue to spray money at events, but will now exclusively use dollars. Bobrisky made this statement during an interview with content creator Bae U Barbie on Saturday. This comes after his release on Monday, August 5, 2024, following a six-month imprisonment for … Read more
Controversial cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has revealed that he would love to return to Kirikiri Correctional Centre. EKO HOT BLOG recalls that Bobrisky was released on Monday, August 5, 2024, after serving six months imprisonment for abusing the naira by spraying it at parties. EDITOR’S PICKS #Endbadgovernance: Organizers Plan Another Protests In … Read more