EFCC convicts Dennis Tamarakuro cryptocurrency laundering $71,795 cyber fraud The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has successfully secured the conviction of Dennis Tamarakuro for a cybercrime that involved a $71,795.41 fraud. As Eko Hot Blog reports, Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja sentenced Tamarakuro to two years in prison on … Read more
Court Approves EFCC’s Request to Freeze 24 Accounts Over Terrorism Funding The Federal High Court in Abuja has approved freezing 24 bank accounts. The accounts are linked to alleged terrorism financing and a kidnapping case. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) made the request. The EFCC filed an ex parte application seeking to freeze … Read more
The Federal Government is set to arraign five suspected terrorists allegedly linked to the notorious terrorist kingpin, Bello Turji, at the Federal High Court in Abuja today. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the suspects, arrested by Nigerian security agencies, will face arraignment before Justice Emeka Nwite, a vacation judge, under the supervision of the office … Read more
The Department of State Services (DSS) has released two #EndBadGovernance protesters detained in Kaduna. This comes as nationwide protests continue against economic hardship and poor governance in Nigeria. EDITOR’S PICKS ICYMI: Nigerian TikToker, Oloba Salo Reportedly Shot in Lekki, Don’t Scrap the EFCC, Fix It, Fintiri Slams Calls For Abolition AFCON Qualifiers: West Brom Celebrate … Read more
The absence of Justice Emeka Nwite of a Federal High Court in Abuja, on Wednesday stalled the ruling in a fresh bail application filed by the detained Binance Holdings Limited’s executive, Tigran Gambaryan. The matter, fixed for ruling on Gambaryan’s bail request, could not proceed as Justice Nwite was said to have gone for the … Read more
The Federal High Court in Abuja has affirmed Julius Abure as the substantive National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP). In a judgment on Tuesday, Justice Emeka Nwite declared the Abure-led leadership and the March 2024 Nnewi Convention that produced the national leadership of the LP. EDITOR’S PICK: Alleged N27bn Fraud: Court Grants Ex-Taraba Gov, … Read more
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has granted the bail variation request of five #EndBadGovernance protesters in the sum of N5 million each. Recall that Justice Emeka Nwite had on September 11, granted the bail request of all 10 protesters in the total sum of N100 million naira. Some of the protesters arraigned and … Read more
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to journalist and whistleblower Isaac Bristol, who has been identified by the Nigeria Police as the individual behind the PIDOMNigeria account on X. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Bristol was arraigned on charges of money laundering, unlawfully obtaining and disseminating classified official documents, and cybercrime. His … Read more
The Federal High Court in Abuja has directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to accept and recognize Chief Olusola Nehemiah and Ezekiel Awude as the Labour Party’s governorship and deputy governorship candidates for the upcoming Ondo State election. Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling delivered on Friday, mandated that Nehemiah and Awude be granted … Read more
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday adjourned the alleged money laundering case filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, until October 30, 2024. The adjournment by Justice Emeka Nwite came as ex-Gov. Bello moved to the Supreme Court to file … Read more
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday granted bail to ten protesters accused of attempting to overthrow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, imposing a N10 million bail on each defendant. Justice Emeka Nwite ruled on their bail applications, requiring each of the accused to provide one surety, who must be a property owner residing in … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force has accused journalist David Hundeyin and another individual, Michael Temidayo Alade, of being accomplices to Bristol Isaac Tamunobifiri, also known as PIDOM. The police allege that PIDOM, who operates under the X handle @pidomnigeria, is involved in a case concerning criminal conspiracy, sedition, and the unauthorized distribution of classified documents EKO … Read more
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the detention of ten #EndBadGovernance protesters at Kuje Correctional Centre while their bail applications are pending. The court is scheduled to consider these applications on September 11. The 5th defendant, the only female among the accused, has been directed to remain at Suleja Correctional Centre. During the … Read more
The Federal High Court has fixed September 11 for the trial and ruling on bail application for the #EndBadGovernance protesters who were arraigned in Abuja on Monday. The protesters are being tried for alleged treason, inciting mutiny and intent to destabilise Nigeria. The ten persons arraigned before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court … Read more
In the fraud case against former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, senior advocates Abdulwahab Mohammed and Kemi Pinheiro clashed over the inclusion of a colleague, leading to courtroom drama. Eko Hot Blog reports that the fraud case against former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello took a dramatic turn on Wednesday as two senior advocates clashed … Read more
A Federal High Court in Abuja has issued an arrest warrant for Dr. Abraham Ehizojie for failing to submit the medical report of Tigran Gambaryan, a Binance executive facing money laundering charges. Eko Hot Blog reports that Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a bench warrant for the arrest … Read more
Justice Emeka Nwite orders N80 billion fraud charges against Yahaya Adoza Bello to be served via his lawyer. Bello’s lawyer initially declines charges but is compelled to accept by the Judge. Bello represented by lawyer in court, faces bench warrant for persistent absence. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court … Read more
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja fixed April 23, 2024 to rule on EFCC’s application to serve charges and arraign former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello on 19-count money laundering charge involving N81bn Bello’s scheduled arraignment on Thursday stalled due to his absence from court EFCC claimed Bello was shielded by “a … Read more
The Supreme Court has dismissed PDP’s suit against Oyetola’s participation in the Osun guber election. Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja had, in a judgement on September 30, 2022, nullified the participation of Oyetola. In a judgement on Thursday, a five-member panel of the Supreme Court, led by Justice Centus Nweze, … Read more
Tinubu reacted after a Federal High Court dismissed a suit seeking his disqualification from the 2023 presidential race. EKO HOT BLOG reports that following a decision of the Federal High Court to strike out a case filed by the Action Peoples Party (APP) seeking to nullify the candidature of Bola Tinubu as the 2023 presidential … Read more