An independent lawyer has been appointed to oversee the US justice department’s criminal investigations into former President Donald Trump. Eko Hot Blog reports Jack Smith, a former war crimes prosecutor, was named special counsel by Attorney General Merrick Garland in a news conference. EDITOR’S PICKS US Midterms: Democrat Katie Hobbs Emerges As Arizona Governor US: … Read more
The CJN has told new election tribunal members that he will not condone any act of recklessness. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Olukayode Ariwoola, has warned newly sworn in 307 judicial officers to avoid acts of recklessness. EDITOR’S PICKS Alleged Organ Harvesting: Ekweremadu’s Daughter Appears In UK Court PDP … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr. Boss Mustapha, and leaders of the Nigeria Inter-Religion Council (NIREC) have called on Nigerians, irrespective of religious and ethnic differences to work together for peace and justice in country. Eko Hot Blog reports that Sanwo-Olu, Mustapha and co-chairmen of … Read more
The Senate has begun the screening of the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola. Eko Hot Blog reports that this followed two motions to that effect moved by the Senate Leader, Senator Ibrahim Gobir, on the floor of the Senate at 11:35am. EDITORS PICK JUST IN: Drama As Masquerades Invade Church, Flog Pastor, … Read more
EFCC presents more evidence against Naira Marley ….Court adjourns till September 26 EDITOR’S PICK Obi Reacts To Tinubu’s Labourers’ Comment, Says ‘There’s Dignity In Labour’ BREAKING: IGP Bans Use Of Spy Number Plates Nationwide [See Why] Tinubu/Shettima: 3 Top APC Members Who Quit Party Over Muslim-Muslim Ticket EKO HOT BLOG reports that the trial of … Read more
Lawmaker, group seek justice for girl burnt by guardian ….I urge you most respectfully to use your good offices to investigate and prosecute the suspect accordingly and ensure that the minor, Chikamso, gets justice EDITOR’S PICK: BREAKING: NollyWood Actress Jenifa, Husband JJC Skillz Marriage Crashes JUST IN: Trouble As Gateman Impregnates Boss Daughter In Lagos … Read more
Buhari To Swear In Justice Ariwoola As Acting CJN Today Sources within the presidency predict that Justice Ariwoola will take the oath of office at 2 p.m. today. EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: ‘Drop Charges Against Kanu Or Face More Trouble’ — BnL Group Warns Buhari BREAKING: Tinubu Jets Out To France [See Why] 2023: APP Drag … Read more
Court stops FG from taking further actions on e-Customs project ….the restraining order issued on Friday by Justice Inyang Ekwo shall last till the hearing and the determination of a suit brought against the Federal Government by two aggrieved companies. EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: Senator Teslim Folarin Becomes Asaaju Olubadan Of Ibadanland JUST IN: 20 Giant … Read more
Angry mob demands justice for resident killed by police DPO in Imo …Obiekwe said both the police and his victim were in a bar parlour, where they came to have some evening comfort and relax, when DPO arrived, there was a face-off between the two. EDITOR’S PICK: [BREAKING] 2023: Goodluck Jonathan Opens Up On ‘Contesting’ … Read more
Business woman dies during surgery in Lagos, family members are now demanding justice The police has arrested two suspects including the nurse that performed the operation EDITOR’S PICK: Osinbajo and The Heritage of Failure (1) Nigeria’s Present Challenges Are Signs Of A Greatness -House Of Reps 2023: Osinbajo Reportedly Joins Presidential Race, Meets APC Govs … Read more
We Are Committed To Prompt Justice Delivery – OGCCA President Eko Hot Blog reports that the President, Ogun State Customary Court of Appeal (OGCCA), Justice Mobolaji Ojo has said Customary Court is committed to prompt and cheaper justice delivery to the people. Justice Ojo stated this at the commissioning of the Grade II Customary Court, … Read more
The Ogun State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Oluwasina Ogungbade has said that the present administration had put enough measures in place to strengthen the machineries of justice dispensation, so members of the public and investors can have confidence in the state judicial system. Ogungbade made this known at a radio programme, “Sunday Morning … Read more
Family of slain OAU student has given new report and demanded justice. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the family of the Master in Business Administration student of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Timothy Oludare, found dead at the Hilton and Resorts Hotel, Osun State, has given new report, saying that the killers of their murdered kinsman … Read more
#EndSARS Report: US Seeks Justice For Protesters Killed At Lekki Toll Gate EKO HOT BLOG reports that Antony Blinken, the United States Secretary of State, has said America is keenly waiting for the federal and Lagos State governments to take action on the report of the judicial panel of inquiry over the alleged killing of … Read more
AGF Malami has reacted to confessions of suspect paraded by the Police. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), on Thursday, reacted to the confessions of a suspect paraded by the police in connection with the attack on the residence of Justice Mary Odili. In … Read more
The Senate has given a fresh order to Inspector General Of Police over invasion of Justice Odili’s house. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate on Tuesday ordered the Inspector General of Police Ahmed Baba Alkali to publish the report of the investigation into the invasion of the Justice Mary Odili’s house. It was gathered … Read more
Court throws out AMCON’s suit against Buhari on 600 million naira debt A Federal High Court in Abuja has thrown out the suit filed by the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) against Senator Buhari Abdulfatai. Justice Inyang Ekwo made the decision on Thursday after he discovered that AMCON fraudulently obtained an order to seize … Read more
Eko Hot Blog DPP issued a total of 1,223 legal advice as at December 2020 Stealing remains the most prevailing offence for which inmates were incarcerated, followed closely by other offences as: breach of peace, cultism, fighting, murder and armed robbery. The Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP), Lagos State Ministry of Justice, has said that … Read more
The Ogun State House of Assembly have called for quick dispensation of Justice from the Public Prosecution Department of the Ministry of Justice, as part of effort to examine the proposal and draft estimated of the Ministry. The lawmakers made the call while responding to the presentation made by the State Commissioner for justice, Mr … Read more
Serving NYSC Member Cries For Justice After SARS In Anambra Allegedly Brutalized Her Ekohotblog, September 23, 2020 A serving NYSC member, has accused the officers of the Nigeria Police Force in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State of brutality. It all started on September 17 when men of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad broke into … Read more