Social media influencer Martins Otse, known as VeryDarkMan, has requested permission from the Lagos State High Court to appeal a recent ruling by Justice M.O. Dawodu, which favored human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) and his son, musician Folarin Falana, also known as Falz, in a defamation case. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For Joshua’ … Read more
The Lagos High Court’s Probate Registry has summoned Christian Chukwuka Wigwe to appear within eight days to address a legal dispute concerning the estate of the late Herbert Wigwe, former CEO of Access Bank. Christian, who claims to be a cousin of the deceased, is contesting the provisions of Herbert Wigwe’s will and how his … Read more
The Lagos High Court at Tafawa Balewa Square will resume the trial of Chidinma Ojukwu, accused of murdering Super TV CEO Michael Usifo Ataga, on October 15, 2024. Ojukwu, a 300-level Mass Communication student at the University of Lagos, is being prosecuted alongside her sister, Chioma Egbuchu, and one Adedapo Quadri. They were arraigned by … Read more
Lagos High Court directs Air Peace to answer FIJ’s queries on aircraft operations Questions relate to aircraft initially scheduled, technical issues, and substitute aircraft used Court upholds FIJ’s argument, says questions are relevant to the libel suit Eko Hot Blog reports that a Lagos High Court has ordered Air Peace to provide answers to questions … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has hinted at consequences for Nigerians mishandling naira notes. The anti-graft agency stressed that individuals will face prosecution if persuasion isn’t practical. Editor’s Picks BREAKING: Ibadan Kingmakers Appoint Olakulehin As 43rd Olubadan Of Ibadanland BREAKING: Bobrisky Sentenced To Six Months In Jail Over … Read more
Ex-CBN Governor, Emefiele Arrives Lagos Court For Arraignment. Allegations include arbitrary allocation of billions in foreign exchange without proper bidding. EFCC accuses Emefiele of corruption during his tenure, violating the Corrupt Practices Act. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, currently grappling with various challenges, made an appearance at … Read more
EFCC files 26-count charge against former CBN governor Godwin Emefiele, including abuse of office and corruption. Charges set to be addressed before Justice Rahman Oshodi at Lagos High Court on April 8. Emefiele accused of illicit activities such as accepting gratification, corruption, and arbitrary allocation of foreign exchange. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that in a recent ruling by Justice Sharafa Olaitan of the Lagos State High Court, Epe, it has been determined that the Iposu Chieftaincy Family is not the rightful owner of the 1,168.141 hectares (equivalent to 2,886.534 acres) of land located within the Epe communal land. This land comprises a significant … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos division of the Federal High Court has fixed Tuesday, July 25, 2023, for the arraignment of suspended former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele. According to POLITICS NIGERIA, Emefiele is facing two counts of possession of a pump action rifle and 123 rounds of live cartridges. … Read more
A Lagos High Court will rule on an application by Kogi State seeking to vacate an interim order freezing 14 properties linked to the state governor. The order was granted in February after a motion to confiscate 14 properties, firms and N400m ($982,586) was made against the state by the EFCC. The Kogi State government … Read more
Evans has been sentenced to 21-year in prison for kidnapping EKO HOT BLOG reports that kidnap kingpin, Onwuamadike, also known as Evans, and his co-defendant, Victor Aduba, have been sentenced to 21 years imprisonment for kidnapping one Sylvanus Hafia. Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo of the Ikeja Special Offences Court handed down the sentence on … Read more
The Lagos High Court has announced a date to resume Fayose’s trial over an alleged N6.9bn fraud. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the High Court sitting in Lagos State, on Monday, further adjourned until December 1, 2 and December, 3, 2021 for the continuation of the trial of former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, over alleged N6.9 billion fraud. … Read more
September 22, 2020. High Court in Ikeja, Lagos State has ordered the Tilimanjaro Nigeria Limited, to refund a N15million loan the company collected from Nichole Integrated Investment Limited, Ekohotblog learnt. Besides the sum, Justice Raliat Adebiyi further ordered Tilimanjaro Nigeria Limited to pay Nichole Integrated Investment Limited N1mlllon as general damages. The Judge stated: “Post- … Read more