Lagos-based lawyer and activist Dele Farotimi has filed a preliminary objection challenging the defamation charges against him at the Ado Ekiti Magistrate Court. Represented by a formidable legal team led by Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika and supported by three additional SANs and 16 other lawyers, Farotimi seeks to have the case struck … Read more
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has reversed a Federal High Court ruling from July 4 that had criticised the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) governorship primary in Edo State, which resulted in Asue Ighodalo being selected as the party’s candidate for the September 21 election. The appellate court’s three-member panel unanimously granted the PDP’s appeal, … Read more
The G-60 lawmakers clarified that the Court of Appeal’s judgment did not reinstate the 27 sacked Rivers State lawmakers but ruled that the lower court lacked jurisdiction. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lawmakers in the House of Representatives, known as G-60, have clarified that the Court of Appeal’s judgment on the Rivers State House of Assembly … Read more
Federal High Court Asserts Jurisdiction In Aminu Ado Bayero Case The court’s ruling states authority over the Kano Emirate dispute, emphasizing the consideration of fundamental rights violations. Danagundi’s lawsuit on behalf of Ado Bayero is acknowledged, underscoring the court’s role beyond chieftaincy matters. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Justice Liman Mohammed of the Federal High … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Kano state government has recently filed a legal suit against the Federal Government, raising concerns of alleged intimidation directed towards the state’s Anti-corruption Commission (PCACC). The government claims that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC), and Code of Conduct Bureau have engaged in actions … Read more
Three individuals filed a lawsuit to prevent the inauguration of Bola Tinubu and Kashim Shettima as President-elect and Vice-president respectively. The lawsuit was dismissed by a Federal High Court in Abuja on the grounds that it lacked legal standing and jurisdiction to hear the case. The court deemed the lawsuit frivolous and an abuse of … Read more
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has objected to a suit filed by the PDP and Dino Melaye against President-elect, Bola Tinubu. The NDLEA claims that the PDP and Melaye have no legal right to institute the suit, and it lacks jurisdiction. The agency further argues that the application is politically motivated and baseless. … Read more
The Court of Appeal in Akure has validated the nomination of Adegboyega Adefarati as the candidate of the House of Representatives for the APC in the 2023 election. This decision comes after the State High Court nullified Adefarati’s candidacy, which was contested by him through the appellate court. The lower court was found to have … Read more