A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja has issued an interim injunction restraining Lagos-based lawyer and author Dele Farotimi from publishing, selling, or distributing his book, Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System, in any format. This order, which extends to his agents, publishers, and prominent booksellers like Amazon, Rovingheights, Jazzhole Lagos, and Glendora … Read more
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld the ruling of the Federal High Court, which annulled the ₦800 billion budget passed by a faction of the Rivers State House of Assembly led by Edison Ehie. The appellate court dismissed the appeal filed by Governor Siminalayi Fubara, ruling that it lacked merit. In its decision, … Read more
The Kano State High Court, led by Chief Judge Justice Dije Aboki, has issued an order prohibiting the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, from continuing renovations at the Nassarawa mini palace. The injunction was granted following an exparte motion filed by the plaintiffs, which include the Kano State government, the Attorney General of … Read more
Federal High Court in Abuja issues injunction preventing PDP from removing Umar Damagum as Acting National Chairman. Ruling follows urgent affidavit submitted by plaintiffs Senator Umar Maina and Alhaji Zanna Gaddama. Lawsuit, identified as FHC/ABJ/CS/579/2024, names PDP, NWC, NEC, BOT, and INEC as defendants. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal High Court in Abuja has … Read more
Chief of Staff Issues Cease and Desist Notice to Editor Demands Public Apology, Retraction Within Seven Days Warns of Legal Action for Alleged Defamatory Articles Eko Hot Blog reports that, in a stern move, the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has issued a cease-and-desist notice to Segun Olatunji, Editor of FirstNews. The … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has been ordered to pay the sum of N500 million to the governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Murtala Ajaka, for violating his fundamental rights. The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday gave the ordered. EDITOR’S PICKS APC Wins In … Read more