The Osun State High Court has rejected widespread reports suggesting that Olowookere Segun, a young man, was sentenced to death for stealing a fowl, calling the claims false and maliciously distorted. This comes as Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, announced on Thursday that Olowookere and his co-convict, Sunday Morakinyo, had been granted a pardon by … Read more
Dele Farotimi Finally Freed Human Right Lawyer Granted Interview to Newsmen Farotimi Defends Allegations Against Afe Babalola Activist lawyer, Dele Farotimi, on Tuesday, after being released from detention stood firmly by the allegations he made against a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Afe Babalola, in his contentious book, Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System. Farotimi, … Read more
France’s highest court, the Cour de Cassation, has upheld the corruption conviction of former President Nicolas Sarkozy, rejecting his appeal. The ruling, delivered on Wednesday, requires the former leader to wear an electronic monitoring bracelet for one year. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant Following Ibori-Suenu’s Defection to APC Retired Principals Call … Read more
The lawyer representing embattled Nigerian singer Speed Darlington, Stan Alieke, has confirmed that the legal case involving the controversial artist and fellow singer Burna Boy has been formally charged to court. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Darlington was re-arrested by police in Owerri, Imo State, after returning to Nigeria for a show. He was subsequently … Read more
Sean “Diddy” Combs faces new allegations in a lawsuit accusing him of dangling a woman from a 17th-floor balcony during a 2016 altercation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the suit, filed by fashion designer Bryana “Bana” Bongolan in Los Angeles, claims the incident occurred at the apartment of Combs’ then-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura. This lawsuit adds to … Read more
Ahmed Kuru, the former Managing Director of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), was absent in court on Monday, where he was scheduled to face a six-count charge for alleged theft of Arik Air’s property and abuse of office. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Kuru, alongside Arik Air’s current Managing Director, Captain Roy Ilegbodu, … Read more
Marius Borg Høiby, the 27-year-old son of Norway’s Crown Princess, has been accused of a second rape, just days after his arrest on suspicion of the same offense. During a detention hearing at Oslo District Court on Wednesday for the first alleged incident, police prosecutor Andreas Kruszewski stated that the Oslo Police District had requested … Read more
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has endorsed 36 candidates for judicial appointments, forwarding their recommendations to the respective State Governors for approval and swearing-in. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the recommendations were finalized during the NJC’s 107th meeting, chaired by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, on November 13 and 14, 2024. … Read more
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has suspended G.C. Aguma, a judge of the Rivers State High Court, and A.O. Nwabunike, a judge of the Anambra State High Court, for alleged judicial misconduct. In a statement released on Friday, the NJC announced that both judges are barred from judicial functions for one year without pay and … Read more
The Federal Government is reportedly considering dropping treason charges against over 100 #EndBadGovernance protesters. Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has received the case files and is reviewing them to determine the next steps. Following public criticism, the Nigeria Police Force defended its actions, stating that it followed due process when arraigning … Read more
A mild drama unfolded on Friday when several suspects presented at the Federal High Court in Abuja fainted during proceedings related to the recent #EndBadGovernance protests. EKO HOT BLOG reports that seventy-five suspects, aged between twelve and fifteen, were brought before Justice Obiora Egwuatu facing a 10-count charge connected to their participation in the protests. … Read more
The Chief Judge of Kano State, Justice Dije Abdu-Aboki, issued an order on Monday to release 37 inmates from the Goron Dutse Medium Security Custodial Centre. This decision is part of ongoing efforts to alleviate overcrowding in the state’s correctional facilities. The Chief Judge’s directive was primarily influenced by two key factors: the deteriorating health … Read more
Farouk Lawan, a former member of the House of Representatives, has been released from prison after completing a five-year sentence for bribery. Lawan departed the Kuje Custodial Centre in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, on Tuesday. He previously served as the chairman of the House of Representatives ad hoc committee investigating the multi-billion naira petrol subsidy fraud … Read more
The Bus Rapid Transit driver, Andrew Ominikoron, who is on trial for the alleged rape and murder of 22-year-old fashion designer Oluwabamise Ayanwole, opened his defense on Thursday. Ominikoron, testifying before the Lagos State High Court at Tafawa Balewa Square, denied raping or killing Oluwabamise. He stated that he became a bus captain for the … Read more
Police authorities in Abuja have launched an investigation into allegations made by a Lagos-based land speculator on TikTok, claiming that some officers demanded money intended for the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to resolve a land dispute involving him in the Ibeku-Lekki area of Lagos State. The inquiry was prompted by widespread online publications from … Read more
South Carolina has executed its first inmate in 13 years, administering a lethal injection to 46-year-old Freddie Owens, who was convicted of murder in 1999. Owens received the death penalty for killing shop worker Irene Graves during an armed robbery in Greenville in 1997. Despite a last-minute sworn statement from his co-defendant, Steve Golden, claiming … Read more
The Federal Government has resumed mass trials for over 300 terrorism suspects, involving multiple stakeholders and dedicated courts for swift justice. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government announced the resumption of mass trials for individuals accused of terrorism and other serious crimes against Nigeria on Wednesday. Spokesperson for the National Counter Terrorism Centre, Abu … Read more
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara supports President Tinubu’s government, calls for fair investigations to reduce prison overcrowding, and emphasizes the importance of integrating ex-convicts into society. Eko Hot Blog reports that Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has declared his support for President Bola Tinubu’s government, urging stakeholders to do the same for the country’s success. … Read more
In the ongoing discussion about gender roles, one question stands out: “Weakest Vessel or the Strongest Gender?” This inquiry stems from a biblical verse in 1 Peter 3:7, where the Apostle Peter instructs husbands to honour their wives as the “weaker vessel.” This phrase has been controversially interpreted throughout history as suggesting women are universally … Read more
Informant faces legal scrutiny: Allegations of false testimony arise after aiding in two life sentences in Georgia. Crucial witness in major cases: Informant’s testimony led to convictions, but his DNA found on crime scene evidence raises doubts. Questions over credibility: Forensic findings challenge informant’s reliability, sparking concerns about justice system integrity. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more