UEFA announced on Wednesday that Kosovo had forfeited their Nations League match against Romania, which ended prematurely after the Kosovo team left the pitch in stoppage time and refused to return, citing pro-Serbia chants from the crowd. The incident occurred last Friday in Bucharest when Kosovo players walked off the field following chants of “Serbia” … Read more
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) announced yesterday that over 352 facilities, including churches and mosques, have been shut down across various areas of the state in the past year due to noise pollution and other environmental violations. During a press briefing in Ikeja, Dr. Babatunde Ajayi, the General Manager of LASEPA, expressed concern … Read more
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
Cyberstalking is a punishable offense under Nigerian law Five specific provisions in the Cybercrimes Act 2015 target cyberstalking Fines and imprisonment are potential consequences for offenders Eko Hot Blog reports that in an era where online harassment has become increasingly prevalent, it’s crucial for Nigerians to be aware of the legal ramifications of cyberstalking. This … Read more
Task force cracks down on illegal roadside livestock sales Animals evacuated for health verification at abattoir Operators warned of fines, forfeiture for violating state laws Unhygienic and Dangerous Practices Eko Hot Blog reports that in a move to uphold environmental and public health standards, the Lagos State Task Force, in collaboration with the Ministry of … Read more
US Enforces Social Media Age Limit: Minors Under 14 Restricted Teens 14-15 need parental consent to register on platforms. Law requires platforms to delete under-14 accounts; violators face fines. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a bill prohibiting minors under 14 from accessing social media within the state. Teenagers aged 14 … Read more
Gov. Umaru Bago of Niger State has pardoned 80 inmates in the state’s custodial centres, with their fines being immediately paid for their release. The decision was made to mark the 2023 Democracy Day and was based on the inmates’ old age, ill health, and good behavior. The government is also focused on addressing security … Read more
A Federal High Court in Abuja has stopped the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) from imposing fines on broadcast stations. The court held that NBC lacks the power to impose sanctions as punishment on alleged erring broadcast stations. Information Minister, Orji, said the judgment is “ill-conceived and dead on arrival because of legal encumbrances.” EKO HOT … Read more
The FRSC has alerted Nigerians that it does not receive payment for fines of traffic offences on patrol points. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has informed Nigerians that it does not permit the use of Point of Sale Machine (POS) machines nor receive payment for fines of traffic offences … Read more