Legal Showdown: Court Blocks FG’s ₦60bn Fine Demand On Facebook

Court Fine Facebook

The Federal High Court in Lagos has granted an interim injunction restraining the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) from enforcing a ₦60 billion demand against Facebook Nigeria Operations Limited for alleged violations. Justice Yellim Bogoro issued the order on December 12, 2024, following an ex-parte motion filed on November 29 by Facebook’s counsel, Mofesomo … Read more

No One Claims $2.045 Million Linked to Emefiele as EFCC Seeks Permanent Forfeiture

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) informed a federal high court in Lagos that no individual has come forward to claim the $2.045 million linked to Godwin Emefiele, the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Rotimi Oyedepo, EFCC counsel, made the statement on Thursday before the presiding judge, Deinde Dipeolu. The … Read more

Kano High Court Halts EFCC’s Actions Against Kwankwaso, Others

Kwankwaso

Kano High Court issues interim order preventing EFCC from arresting or inviting NNPP leader Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and associates. Court action also protects Buba Galadima and five other party leaders from harassment or intimidation by EFCC. Order follows EFCC’s investigation into ₦2.5 billion campaign funds; next hearing set for June 24. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more