State restates its commitment to legal reforms Calls for fair and accessible justice system Promises support for law officers and judiciary The Ondo State Government has once again assured residents of its dedication to strengthening justice sector reforms in the state. According to Eko Hot Blog, the state government emphasized that its goal is to … Read more
It’s historical blow to illicit drug trade– NDLEA Chairman, Marwa Court orders Forfeiture of Assets The trial for the fifth suspect, Oguntolure Sunday, is ongoing The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) successfully convicted four drug kingpins linked to the historic confiscation of 2,139.55 kilograms of cocaine at an Ikorodu residential estate in 2022. Eko … Read more
Popular Nigerian rapper, Folarin Falana, known as Falz, has revealed that he did not feel pressured to pursue a career in law. In a recent interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, Falz explained that while he wasn’t forced into law, he was deeply inspired by the work his father, renowned human rights lawyer Femi Falana, … Read more
Senior Advocate of Nigeria( SAN), Afam Osigwe, has officially taken his oath of office and been inaugurated as the 32nd President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). Osigwe will lead the association, alongside other newly sworn-in national officers, for the next two years. EKO HOT BLOG reports that he succeeds the immediate past president, Yakubu … Read more
President Tinubu recently signed the Student Loans (Access To Higher Education) Act, 2024 into law. The law was reenacted after the old act was repealed over challenges bordering on governance and management, amongst others. The new law features various changes that separate it from the repealed act. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government … Read more
Germany’s parliament partially legalised the possession of cannabis in February 2024. The law came into effect on Monday, April 1, 2024. It allows adults in Germany to carry up to 25 grams of cannabis for their own consumption, spurring celebration from smokers. Eko Hot Blog reports that it has become legal for adults in Germany … Read more
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, signs bill ending pensions for former Governors and Deputies. Law passed swiftly by Abia State House of Assembly, sponsored by Uchenna Kalu. Otti emphasizes focus on people’s interests, former governors like Ikpeazu, Orji, and Kalu affected. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, on Thursday night, signed into … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the anti-LGBTQ measure, also known as the human sexual rights and family values bill, has been passed by the Ghanaian parliament on Wednesday. This online media platform gathered that the Lawmaker representing Ningo-Prampram at the parliament, Sam Nartey George, sponsored the bill, which is known as the Promotion of Proper Human … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian House of Representatives has pledged to fortify the nation’s libel and slander legislation in order to shield Nigerians’ dignity from baseless attacks on their identity. At a press conference on Thursday in Abuja, Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, stated that the legislation would not stifle free speech. EDITOR’S … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has signed the N2.17trn 2023 supplementary budget into law. The president signed the budget following the speedy approval of the budget proposal from both the House of representatives and Senate last week. The proposal, which was approved by the National Assembly has now effectively become a … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the student union of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Ile-Ife, Osun State has kicked against the management after increment of tuition fee by 300 per cent. According to a statement released by the institution’s Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Olarewaju, the decision to increase tuition fees was made during an emergency … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the federal government has announced that it is working out modalities to begin the disbursement of student loan from September and October. David Adejo, Permanent Secretary at the federal Ministry of Education, announced the development while answering questions from journalists in Abuja, on Wednesday. Recall that President Bola Tinubu signed … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has signed the Nigeria Data Protection Bill, 2023 into law, Establishing a legal framework for personal information protection in Nigeria. The bill was sent to the Senate and House of Representatives for consideration by former President Muhammadu Buhari. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has signed the Nigeria Data Protection … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has signed the Students Loan Bill into law, fulfilling one of his electoral promises. The law aims to assist indigent students in accessing federal government loans for their education. The announcement was made by the President’s media team in Abuja, led by Mr Dele Alake, a member of the Presidential Strategic Team. … Read more
Buhari has signed 3 new bills into law a few hours before Inauguration. The outgoing President assented to the National Assembly Service Pensions Board bill which will administer the pension scheme for personnel of the service. He also also assented to the Federal Road Safety Commission Training Institutions (establishment) bill. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission has sworn in Mahmuda Isah for his second and final term as a Resident Electoral Commissioner. Isah, who holds a PhD in Petroleum Law, was first appointed in January 2018 and served in both Jigawa and Kaduna States before being redeployed to the FCT. During the weekly meeting where Isah … Read more
Diran Onifade has stated that Peter Obi’s chances of winning the presidential election tribunal were certain. Onifade argued that the election was sabotaged, and that the results submitted by each polling unit were different from what the INEC collated. He also stated that people would be surprised by Peter Obi’s popularity in the North. EKO … Read more
Owode-Onirin Police Division, Adebisi Adeniyi, has called for peaceful coexistence among residents in Agboyi-Ketu EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chairman, Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), Owode-Onirin Police Division, Adebisi Adeniyi, has called for peaceful coexistence among residents in Agboyi-Ketu Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Lagos State. EDITOR’S PICK Tinubu … Read more
Court Says Jonathan’s Right To Contest for President In 2023 Can’t Be Stopped By Retroactive Law Ruling In Response To Fourth Alteration To Constitution Barring Vice-Presidents Who Succeeded Their Principals From Serving Beyond One Term EDITOR’S PICK: 2023: Jonathan Meets Mamman Daura, Seeks APC Consensus Candidacy –Sources How Can We Endorse Same Man We Insulted … Read more
NDLEA has arrested seven traffickers and stopped smuggles of consignment of cocaine into three major ports. Suspects claimed to be a shoe maker EDITOR’S PICK APC Holds Emergency NEC Meeting Wednesday Motorist Esapes Death As Container From Trailer Falls On His Car In Lagos Bandits Shot Two Years Old baby On Her Private Part EKO … Read more