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
A mother in Britain has been sentenced to seven and a half years in prison after keeping her baby daughter in a drawer under her bed for nearly three years. The woman, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was sentenced at Chester Crown Court in northwest England, where the judge described the child – … Read more
At least one police officer has been killed and more than 50 injured, according to Pakistan’s authorities, as they attempt to prevent thousands of opposition protesters from reaching Islamabad. Supporters of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan have been staging protests for months, and many have been arrested as the capital remains under lockdown for … 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
The Federal Government, through Attorney General Lateef Fagbemi, warned Local Government Area chairmen of imprisonment for mismanaging FAAC funds. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has issued a warning to Local Government Area chairmen against mismanaging funds allocated by the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC), threatening imprisonment for those involved. This warning was delivered … 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
Trump’s repeated violations in his hush money trial could land him in Rikers Island prison, experts warn. Supporters and critics are divided over the prospect of Trump’s imprisonment, with debates over justice and political strategy. Alternatives to jail time, such as confinement behind the courtroom or house arrest, are suggested to curb Trump’s behavior. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that one Abdulazeez Isah in Kaduna State has been sentenced to prison following his arrest for parading himself as an official of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In a statement on Thursday, the Kaduna Zonal Command of the anti-graft agency said it has successfully obtained a conviction and imposed a … Read more
Seun Kuti apologised and paid for the damaged vehicle after getting into an altercation with a police officer in Lagos. The incident led to the arrest of Seun Kuti for investigation. Seun Kuti risks imprisonment for three years if found guilty of assault against the police officer, as stated under Section 356 of the Nigerian … 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
A former APC chairman in Jigawa State, Habibu Sara, has been sentenced to prison for alleged defamation. He accused the Governor of convening a meeting where they planned to scuttle the incoming administration of the governor-elect. Mr. Sara was charged with three counts of defamation of character, inciting public disturbance and disorder. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
A US Court has sentenced Hushpuppi to 11 years imprisonment. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States Central District Court in California has sentenced Nigerian cyber fraudster, Ramon Abbas popularly known as Hushpuppi to 11 years imprisonment for cyber fraud. Hushpuppi, who had already spent two years in prison, is now expected to spend … Read more
Lagos businessman bags two years imprisonment for illegal possession of firearm Eko Hot Blog reports that a Lagos businessman, Sulaiman Sanusi, the Managing Director of Sanusi Brothers Nigeria Limited, has been convicted and sentenced to two years imprisonment for illegal possession of firearms by a Lagos Chief Magistrate Court. The court presided over by Chief … Read more
Court has sentenced a footballer to two years imprisonment for stealing. EKO HOT BLOG reports that an upper Area Court, sitting in Kasuwan Nama, Jos, on Tuesday, sentenced a 22-year-old footballer, Chimezie Friday, to two years imprisonment for conspiracy, trespass and stealing. A panel of two magistrates, Ghazali Adam and Hyacinth Dolnaan, who sentenced Friday … Read more
A Nigerian accountant has bagged Four years imprisonment in UK. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Nigerian accountant has been sentenced to four and half years imprisonment by a Manchester crown court in the United Kingdom (UK) for raping a girl who thought she was having sex with his friend. Ibraheem Egunbambi, 29 had made … Read more
Two Islamic teachers, Hassan Bilyaminu and Abdullahi Biliyaminu, have been sentenced to 22 years imprisonment by a Minna Chief Magistrate Court II, for allegedly defiling 4 minors in their Islamic school. Chief Magistrate Hauwa Baba Yusuf, who presided over the court, convicted the duo on two counts charges, bothering on sexual assault and act of … Read more
The conviction and sentencing of former governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor-Kalu, to 12 years imprisonment on Friday have been stopped by the Supreme Court. The apex court, in a unanimous decision by a seven-man panel of Justices led by Justice Amina Augie, held that the Federal High Court in Lagos acted without jurisdiction when … Read more