A Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday adjourned a N2 billion fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by Mr Lucky Okodeh, a former Caretaker Chairman, Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa until November 28. Justice Binta Nyako adjourned the case following an oral application by Okodeh’s counsel, Asmau Yunusa, to enable her respond to … Read more
The Department of State Services (DSS) has allegedly barred the legal team of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), from accessing him in detention. Kanu’s lead counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, revealed during a press conference in Abuja that the DSS has cancelled all future visits by Kanu’s legal representatives. Ejimakor expressed concern … Read more
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has indicated his willingness to engage in negotiations with the Federal Government through his lead counsel, Alloy Ejimakor. Eko Hot Blog gathered that this move is pursuant to Section 17 of the Federal High Court Act, which encourages amicable settlement and reconciliation among parties. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has again been denied bail. Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja denied bail to the IPOB leader during the resumed hearing on Tuesday. Editor’s Picks JUST IN: Army Rescues 16 Kidnapped Victims In Kaduna … Read more
A Federal High Court has adjourned Nnamdi Kanu’s case indefinitely. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned indefinitely the trial of the Biafra nation agitator, Nnamdi Kanu in the terrorism charges brought against him by the Federal Government. Justice Binta Nyako put off the trial sine die at the … Read more
Nnamdi Kanu has reportedly shunned a Federal High Court invitation in protest against the Federal Government. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, on Monday, refused to appear before a Federal High Court in Abuja in protest against the Federal Government’s refusal to obey … Read more
The Federal Government has again filed amended charges against Nnamdi Kanu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government (FG) has filed an amended seven-count terrorism charge against the detained leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. The amended charge marked FHC/ABJ/CR/383/2015, which was entered before the Federal High Court in … Read more
A court has halted Kogi Govt from closing down Dangote cement factory. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Wednesday, restricted Kogi state government from closing Dangote Cement PLC in the Obajana area of the state. The court also stopped the state government from disrupting or suspending the activities … Read more
Kidnap Kingpin Wadume Bags 7-year Jail Term EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced a kidnap kingpin, Hamisu Bala, also known as Wadume, and two others, to seven years’ imprisonment. Justice Binta Nyako convicted Wadume of two of the 13-count charges against him and two others. … Read more
Kanu’s Lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor has demanded the reversal of IPOB as a terrorist group. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu’s special counsel, Barrister Aloy Ejimakor has demanded that the federal government should reverse the proscription of the group. Ejimakor made the call via … Read more
‘Nnamdi Kanu Was Not Denied Bail’ – Lawyer Finally Opens Up. Justice Binta Nyako had on Tuesday denied Kanu, the leader of the outlawed IPOB, bail. EDITOR’S PICK [JUST IN] 2023: Atiku Reacts To Fayose’s Calls For Southern Presidency JUST IN: Ohanaeze Reveals Why Nnamdi Kanu Was Denied Bail JUST IN: Drama As PDP Gives … Read more
Kanu Sends Powerful Message To Biafrans After Being Denied Bail. Justice Binta Nyako, Tuesday, turned down the bail request by the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Drama As PDP Gives Ex-President Obasanjo 48hrs To Clarify Atiku’s ‘Regret’ Remarks BREAKING: Tinubu Jets Out To France [See … Read more
IPOB Suspends Sit-At-Home Order, Give Reasons. This is coming hours after the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, Wednesday, postponed the trial of the detained leader of the IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, to June 28. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Terrorists Invade Bishop Kukah’s Church Kidnap Priests, Others BREAKING: Again, EFCC Storms Okorocha’s Residence To Arrest Him … Read more
Court Strikes Out 6 Remaining Charges Against Nnamdi Kanu. The implication of this is that Kanu has no case to answer. EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: Federal High Court Relaxes Conditions For Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial JUST IN: Buhari’s Top Aide Resigns Over 2023 Race BREAKING: Arsonists Raze LG Secretariat, Magistrate Court In Anambra EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
Justice Binta Nyako, said the issue of Nnamdi Kanu’s absence in the past should be determined before his bail application will be heard Before the ruling on the bail application today, the Federal Government filed a six-count amended charge against Kanu EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Buhari’s Top Aide Resigns Over 2023 Race Arsonists Raze LG … Read more
Nnamdi Kanu Drags FG To Appeal Court. He was challenging the decision of the court as contained in the ruling and final decision retaining counts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8 and 15 of the amended charge, delivered on April 8, 2022. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi … Read more
Court Fixes New Date To Decide Kanu’s Bail Request. The trial judge maintained that Kanu betrayed the previous discretion the court exercised in his favour when he jumped bail and escaped from the country. EDITOR’S PICK Court Strikes Out Charges Against Nnamdi Kanu Insecurity: Nigerians Leave Their Homes Unsure Of Returning – Wole Soyinka ‘Our … Read more
Justice Nyako freed Nnamdi Kanu on the 8 counts while ruling on a preliminary objection filed by the IPOB leader The Nigerian government had filed the 15-count charges bordering on terrorism and treasonable felony against the IPOB leader EDITOR’S PICK Kaduna Train Attack Victim Dies From Gunshot Injury Insecurity: Nigerians Leave Their Homes Unsure Of … Read more
The leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu is in high spirit as he expressed optimism that despite his ordeals before Justice Binta Nyako of a Federal High Court in Abuja where he is facing trial over alleged terrorism, victory is certain. Kanu, currently being detained in the custody of the Department … Read more
The Department of State Services {DSS) on Monday have forbidden lawyers from visiting the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, while in custody. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the special counsel for the embattled IPOB leader, Aloy Ejimakor, made this known in a chat with newsmen on Monday. According to … Read more