Two medical doctors, Michael Atiba and Michael Ugbeye, have been charged and are standing trial for manslaughter at the Ikeja High Court of Lagos State, over the death of a patient, Ejiro Ugorobi, during the course of treatment on an injury sustained while playing football. Editor’s Pick: Dr Tunji Alausa, Gov Sanwo-Olu Sign MoU for … Read more
Court denies motion to stop Rivers State Governor from accessing state funds; directs plaintiffs to notify defendants. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal High Court in Abuja declined to grant a motion to stop Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara from accessing the state’s consolidated revenue fund. Instead of granting the ex parte motion marked FHC/ABJ/CS/984/24, … Read more
A Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed the Abacha family’s suit challenging the revocation of their Maitama property, citing it was statute-barred and lacked legal standing. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit filed by the family of the late Head of State, General Sani Abacha, against the … Read more
Kano Emirate Dispute: The Federal High Court in Kano postponed its judgment on the Council Repeal Law 2024 to Thursday, in a case that challenges the legality of recent changes in the Kano emirate structure. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Federal High Court in Kano has postponed its judgment on the Council Repeal Law 2024 … Read more
A Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed a lawsuit seeking the removal of Ola Olukoyede as EFCC Chairman, citing the plaintiff’s lack of legal standing. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a lawsuit seeking the removal of Ola Olukoyede from his position as head of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been rejected. Justice Obiora … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Federal High Court sitting in Sokoto has dismissed a suit filed by a former Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle, over ownership of official vehicles he took away on leaving office last May. In June, the police raided Matawalle’s residences and seized the vehicles as ordered by the court. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more