Industrial Court nullifies mandatory 15-year service before resignation. Defence insists rule stands until Armed Forces Act is amended. Case arose from Flight Lieutenant Akerele’s resignation dispute. The Nigerian military has dismissed a National Industrial Court ruling that struck down the rule requiring personnel to serve 15 years before resignation. Eko Hot Blog reports that Justice … Read more
Warrants Also Target Assad’s Brother Assad Faces Charges of War Crimes Arrest Warrants for Ousted Syrian President Assad French judicial authorities have issued arrest warrants for ousted Syrian president Bashar al-Assad and six other former top officials. The warrants are in response to a 2012 bombardment of a rebel-held city that killed two journalists, an … Read more
Deji Adeyanju criticizes police for defying court order to release Speed Darlington. Speed Darlington remains in custody despite unconditional bail granted by Federal High Court. Activist calls police actions a disrespect to the judiciary and rule of law. Human rights activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has criticised the continued detention of rapper Darlington Okoye, popularly … Read more
Over 1,500 prisoners escape Mozambique prison amid election-related unrest, with 33 killed in clashes with guards. Mozambique faces widespread protests after the constitutional court confirms disputed election results favoring Frelimo. Unrest escalates with looted businesses, arson, and calls for demonstrations by opposition leader Venâncio Mondlane. More than 1,500 inmates have escaped from a prison in … Read more
The Niger State Police Command has confirmed the death of 18-year-old murder suspect, Fatiyah Abdulhakeem, who was accused of involvement in the killing of retired Permanent Secretary, Adamu Jagaba, in Minna. According to a statement released by the Police Command spokesperson, SP Wasiu Abiodun, Abdulhakeem died while receiving medical treatment for severe stomach pains and … Read more
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has directed the Force Criminal Investigations Department (FCID) to immediately take over the investigation into the death of Jimoh Abdulqaudri, who died while in police detention in Kwara State. Egbetokun, who visited the family of the deceased on Sunday, described Abdulqaudri’s death as an unfortunate incident and … Read more
Pakistan has sentenced 25 civilians to prison for their involvement in attacks on military facilities following the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan in 2023. The military’s public relations wing confirmed the sentencing on Saturday, thus revealing that a military court had handed down sentences ranging from two to 10 years of “rigorous imprisonment,” … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has canceled all his official engagements in Lagos today as a mark of respect for the victims of recent stampedes in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and Anambra State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that 10 people, including children, lost their lives in a stampede at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Maitama, … Read more
An Israeli air strike on the northern Gaza Strip has claimed the lives of 12 members of the same family, including seven children, according to the Palestinian Civil Defence rescue agency. In a video shared on the agency’s Telegram channel on Friday evening, rescue workers were seen pulling victims from the rubble of the Khallah … Read more
Prominent human rights lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi, appeared at the Ekiti Magistrate Court on Friday amidst heightened security measures. Reports indicate that the court premises were heavily guarded by police officers and other law enforcement agents as the highly anticipated hearing commenced. EDITOR’S PICKS Sanwo-Olu Donates N75M to Support Legionnaires and Families of … Read more
Gisèle Pelicot’s ex-husband, Dominique Pelicot, 72, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after being found guilty of drugging, raping, and enabling dozens of men to assault her over nearly a decade. The case, heard in Avignon, southern France, marks the country’s largest-ever rape trial. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant … Read more
Ghana’s Supreme Court has unanimously dismissed two legal challenges against a proposed anti-LGBT law that has drawn widespread criticism from rights groups. The bill, passed by lawmakers earlier this year, imposes up to three years in prison for individuals identifying as LGBT and up to five years for forming or funding LGBT organizations. Critics, including … Read more
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has initiated steps to grant a pardon to a young man sentenced to death by hanging in 2010 for allegedly stealing a fowl and eggs. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a statement shared on X.com on Tuesday, Governor Adeleke directed the state’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice to … Read more
The Nigerian Army has yet to confirm or release a statement regarding the deaths of two leaders from the Okuama community in Delta State. EKO HOT BLOG reports reported that the President-General of Okuama, Pa James Oghoroko, and the community’s 81-year-old treasurer, Dennis Okugbaye, died while in military custody within six days of each other. … Read more
A Palestinian doctor, believed to be the last remaining orthopaedic surgeon in northern Gaza, was killed by Israeli tank fire, according to Palestinian officials. Dr. Sayeed Joudeh, a retired surgeon who returned to work during the ongoing conflict, died on Thursday while en route to al-Awda Hospital. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As … Read more
There is a heavy police presence at the Lagos office of renowned legal luminary Afe Babalola, located in Magodo Estate, as Nigerians prepare to protest the detention of human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi. Farotimi was recently arrested by the Nigerian Police on charges of defamation reportedly initiated by Afe Babalola. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope … Read more
Princess Zainab J. Ado Bayero, the daughter of the late Emir of Kano, HRH Alhaji Ado Bayero, has raised alarm over an alleged hostage situation involving her family in Lagos. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the filmmaker and women’s rights advocate revealed to Vanguard that as of December 8, 2024, her mother and brother, Ahmed … Read more
Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has condemned the use of handcuffs on human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi during his appearance at the Ekiti State High Court. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Farotimi’s arrest stemmed from a defamation lawsuit filed by Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Afe Babalola. The lawsuit alleged defamation in Farotimi’s book, Nigeria … Read more
The lawyer representing embattled Nigerian singer Speed Darlington, Stan Alieke, has confirmed that the legal case involving the controversial artist and fellow singer Burna Boy has been formally charged to court. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Darlington was re-arrested by police in Owerri, Imo State, after returning to Nigeria for a show. He was subsequently … Read more
Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), traveled to Ekiti State to meet with prominent Nigerian Senior Advocate Afe Babalola, SAN, in a bid to address the legal situation of activist and lawyer, Dele Farotimi, who is currently imprisoned in Ekiti. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant Following … Read more