The hearing of a ₦50 billion lawsuit filed by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), against the Federal Government was postponed on Monday due to the absence of Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth As Defence Secretary … Read more
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has dismissed the suit seeking the removal of Abdullahi Ganduje as National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC. Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a judgment on Monday, dismissed the suit on the ground that the plaintiff, the North Central APC Forum, led by Alhaji Saleh Zazzaga, had no … Read more
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has overturned the orders of Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court, which had barred three prominent Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftains from participating in any future meetings of the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC). The PDP leaders affected by the initial ruling were former National Chairman Uche … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal High Court in Abuja has issued an order restraining the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) from further denying issuing the Certificate being paraded by Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State. Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a judgment on Monday, held that evidence before the court showed that Mbah properly … Read more
A Court has denied terrorist negotiator, Tukur Mamu bail. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a bail application filed by the alleged terrorist negotiator, Tukur Mamu, who was detained and held in custody by the State Security Services. The court, in a ruling that was delivered by trial … Read more
The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed the suit filed by Binani, the APC candidate in the last governorship election in Adamawa State. Binani had sued the INEC seeking a judicial review of the electoral umpire’s decision to reverse her earlier announcement as the winner of the election. However, Justice Inyang Ekwo has ruled … Read more
A court has issued a restraining order preventing the PDP from suspending Governor Wike and others over alleged anti-party activities. Justice Ekwo held that suspending or expelling Wike and Co. will amount to a breach of their rights to freedom of association. Justice Ekwo issued the order on Tuesday in Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
A court has thrown out a suit seeking Buhari’s removal as President. The suit seeking the outright sacking of Buhari was thrown out by Justice Inyang Ekwo on three grounds. One of the grounds was that the suit constituted a gross abuse of the court process. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Federal High Court … Read more
A Court has dismissed the ex-Minister’s suit against Tinubu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has dismissed a lawsuit filed by former Minister of State for Education Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba to nullify Asiwaju Bola Tinubu’s nomination as the All Progressives Congress’s presidential flagbearer (APC). In a judgment on Friday, Justice … Read more
A court has ordered INEC to immediately resume voter registration. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigerians are in a jubilation mood after a Federal High Court in Abuja, ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately resume the continuous voters’ registration (CVR) until 90 days before the 2023 general elections. In a judgment on … Read more
A court has ordered an interim forfeiture of 40 Ekweremadu’s properties amid the organ harvesting saga. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered an interim forfeiture of 40 landed properties belonging to the embattled former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu. Senator Ekweremadu is currently in custody in … Read more
The Appeal Court has reversed the sacking of Governor Dave Umahi and his Deputy for dumping the PDP for APC. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has nullified the judgment of the Federal High Court, Abuja sacking Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, and his deputy, Dr. Eric Kelechi Igwe … Read more
Court Fixes Date For Hearing Of Suit Against Tinubu, Atiku EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Friday, slated October 6 to hear a suit seeking to disqualify the presidential candidate of the All Progressive Congress, APC, Bola Tinubu, for allegedly acting in breach of the Electoral Act. … Read more
Organ Harvesting: Court Fixes Date To Rule On Ukpo’s Application EKO HOTBLOG reports that a Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, fixed Dec. 5 for ruling on an application filed by David Ukpo, the kidney donor, asking the court to set aside its orders made on July 1 and July 6 which gave Ike … Read more
Court Grants Okorocha’s Request For Medical Trip Abroad Amid Ongoing Fraud Case The Judge held that he would declare Okorocha wanted if he attempted to abuse the favour granted him. EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: DCP Abba Kyari, Dariye, Nyame ‘Missing’ After Attack On Kuje Facility BREAKING: Ex-commissioner Confirms He’s Now Enugu Labour Party Guber Candidate 2023: … Read more
The Ekweremadus filed the suit before Justice Inyang Ekwo amid allegation of organ harvesting against them by the UK authorities They prayed the court for an order directing the NIMC to bring out the Certified True Copy of the biodata of David Ukpo Nwamini EDITOR’S PICK Lagos PDP Nominates Nollywood Actress As Potential Running Mate … Read more
Sowore Steps Down As AAC National Chairman. A new Chairman is expected to be elected soon. EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: Roots TV Founder, Kachikwu, Ends Moghalu’s Presidential Dream, Emerges ADC 2023 Flagbearer BREAKING: Tinubu Defeats Osinbajo, Amaechi, Others, Clinches APC Primaries [FULL RESULTS] BREAKING: Tinubu Coasts To Victory As He Takes Early Lead At APC Presidential … Read more
Court Fixes Date To Deliver Judgement On Abba Kyari’s Extradition. Justice Inyang Ekwo announced the date on Friday after lawyers to parties made their final submissions. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: 20 Injured, Shops Burnt As Fresh Explosion Rocks Kano JUST IN: APC Announces 18 Sub-Committees Chairpersons To Elect 2023 Presidential Candidate [FULL LIST] BREAKING: Atiku … Read more
The judge ordered that Okorocha’s international passport be deposited to the registry of the court He further ordered the lawmaker not to travel outside the country except with the leave of the court EDITOR’S PICK Bauchi Gov Moves To Reclaim Gov’ship Ticket, After Losing Presidential Bid IPOB, Obigbo Killings Made Wike Lose PDP Presidential Primary … Read more
The drama that played out in the Abuja residence of the erstwhile governor of Imo State, Senator Rochas Okorocha leaves much to be desired and exposes the penchant of the elite to see themselves as untouchable. It was like a movie scene as operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) laid a siege … Read more