The Supreme Court has reserved its judgment on a major legal challenge brought by 16 state governments questioning the constitutionality of the laws establishing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The case, heard by Justice Uwani Abba-Aji and a seven-member panel of justices, reached this stage on Tuesday after comprehensive arguments from the attorneys … Read more
A Federal High Court in Kano nullified Muhammad Sanusi II’s reinstatement as Emir, with the Kano State Government planning to appeal the decision. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Federal High Court sitting in Kano on Thursday nullified the reinstatement of Muhammad Sanusi II as the 16th Emir of Kano. This judgment comes barely a month … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nasarawa State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the governorship appeal judgment delivered by the Appeal court. This online media had earlier reported that the Appeal Court invalidated the judgment of the tribunal that had sacked Abdullahi Sule as the elected governor in the March 18 … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has reacted to the ruling of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal. This online media platform recall that the tribunal on Wednesday struck out the petition of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: … Read more
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has fixed May 26 as the date for delivering judgment in the PDP’s suit seeking the disqualification of Tinubu and Vice Kassim Shettima. The judgment will determine whether Shettima’s candidacy will be upheld or invalidated, potentially affecting Tinubu’s inauguration as president. The case revolves around the allegation of double nomination … Read more
Nnamdi Kanu’s legal team has served copies of the Court of Appeal’s decision freeing him on the Department of State Services, the Attorney-General of the Federation, and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, on Monday. Eko Hot Blog reports that the lawyers claim that after receiving the court order, the Federal Government is left with no … Read more
Tribunal fixes date for judgment in suit against MultiChoice …in the latest originating summons is suing the firm, the operators of DStv and Gotv, for N10 million damages. EDITOR’S PICK 2023: Tinubu’s Ally Reveals What Will Determine Winner Of Presidential Election APC 2023: Bola Tinubu Shortlists El-Rufai, Oshiomhole For Campaign DG –Reports Don’t Be Distracted … Read more