Former Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu, who was sentenced to 10 years in prison last year for human trafficking, is now under investigation by the London Metropolitan Police in connection with a new case. This development was revealed in a documentary titled “Daniel vs Ekweremadu,” created by award-winning filmmaker and TV host Chude Jideonwo. The … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, is getting on with life behind bars, a source disclosed last weekend. The erstwhile Secretary to Enugu State Government (SSG) was found guilty under the Modern Slavery Act with his wife and physician, Dr. Obinna Obeta, by an Old Bailey jury in March and … Read more
By Emeka Ugwuonye Esq David Ukpo Nwamini is the 21-year old Lagos street hawker who was to give his kidney to Ekweremadu’s daughter IN London. When he was interviewed at the hospital in London, they asked him if he knew he was to donate his kidney to Sonia Ekweremadu. He first told them that he … Read more
In the labyrinth of life, a person’s choices and actions are thread woven into the tapestry of their destiny. A choice made by former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, has now cast a shadow on his path. Like the ethereal dance of moonlight on troubled waters, the consequence of his choice ripples through his existence, … Read more
Former Nigerian deputy senate president Ike Ekweremadu trends as his name was included in an examination paper. Ekweremadu was recently sentenced to about 10 years in jail after being found guilty of going against the anti-modern slavery act. This led to the UNILORIN lecturer using the politician’s plight as a case study. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
Ekweremadu, his wife, and a medical doctor were found guilty of conspiring to harvest a market trader’s kidney for the senator’s daughter. Ekweremadu was given a 10-year sentence, while his wife received a four-and-a-half-year sentence. Reno Omokri has appealed to President Buhari to intervene for a royal prerogative of mercy for Ekweremadu. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
A UK court has sentenced former Nigerian deputy senate president, Ike Ekweremadu to nine years and eight months in jail for plotting to harvest a man’s kidney for his sick daughter. Ekweremadu’s wife and a medical doctor were also convicted for the same offence. Legal practitioner Kayode Ajulo suggests that Ekweremadu may have a chance … Read more
Ike Ekweremadu, former Deputy Senate President, has been sentenced to prison in the UK for an organ trafficking plot. Ohanaeze Ndigbo reacted to his sentencing and accused the Nigerian Federal Government of abandoning him. Ohanaeze Ndigbo plans to visit Ekweremadu in prison and prays for his recovery and return to society. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
Adamu Garba has lamented the negative impact of Ekweremadu’s UK jail sentence on Nigeria’s reputation. Garba described the ex-deputy Senate President’s sentence as “a dent on Nigeria’s image.” Senator Ekweremadu was sentenced to 9-Year, 8-month in the UK for organ trafficking on Friday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Adamu Garba has described the jail term … Read more
Ike Ekweremadu has been sentenced to a 9-year and 8-month prison term for organ trafficking. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ike Ekweremadu, former Deputy President of the Nigerian Senate, has been sentenced to 9 years and 8 months in jail at London’s Old Bailey today, Friday, May 5, under the Modern Slavery Act. The verdict … Read more
With just 48 hours to go before his sentencing, Senate has pleaded for leniency for Ekweremadu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate has appealed to the Centre for Criminal Court, United Kingdom for clemency in the sentencing of Nigeria’s former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, and his wife, Beatrice. The plea is coming barely … Read more
The UK Govt has been urged to show mercy on Ike Ekweremadu over organ trafficking allegations. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the House of Representatives has made an appeal to the UK government to show compassion in the sentencing of Ike Ekweremadu and his wife, Beatrice. The resolution was reached following a motion moved by … Read more
Seun Kuti has come out to hit at former President Olusegun Obasanjo for what would now be termed a controversial decision on his part. It is quite safe to say not all were particularly pleased when former President, Olusegun Obasanjo penned a letter to the UK pleading on leniency for former Deputy Senate President, Ike … Read more
Nigeria’s former head of state and former Civilian President, Olusegun Obasanjo has reached out to the UK Court, interceding for former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu. The Ekweremadu family were recently convicted of criminal judges in the UK over kidney transplant saga of an alleged minor. Ahead of their sentencing, the former president has written … Read more
A Court has set aside the temporary forfeiture of Ekweremadu’s assets. Justice Inyang Ekwo held that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) concealed facts when it applied for an interim forfeiture of the assets. A court had ordered an interim forfeiture of 40 landed properties belonging to the embattled former Deputy Senate President, Ike … Read more
A Court in the UK has denied Ekweremadu bail, citing a letter from the EFCC. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Central Criminal Court, London, otherwise known as the Old Bailey, has once again denied former Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu bail on the grounds that he is a flight risk. It was gathered that … Read more
Ekweremadu has revealed that the EFCC is responsible for his travails in the UK. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, on Thursday at the Federal High Court in Abuja, accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC’ of being responsible for his travails at the London court where he … Read more
Organ Harvesting: Court Fixes Date To Rule On Ukpo’s Application EKO HOTBLOG reports that a Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, fixed Dec. 5 for ruling on an application filed by David Ukpo, the kidney donor, asking the court to set aside its orders made on July 1 and July 6 which gave Ike … Read more
Ohanaeze Ndigbo has urged the Federal Government to intervene Ike Ekweremadu’s case. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has called on President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration to intervene in the court case of former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu who is facing trial over an allegation that he wanted … Read more
The Ekweremadus filed the suit before Justice Inyang Ekwo amid allegation of organ harvesting against them by the UK authorities They prayed the court for an order directing the NIMC to bring out the Certified True Copy of the biodata of David Ukpo Nwamini EDITOR’S PICK Lagos PDP Nominates Nollywood Actress As Potential Running Mate … Read more