The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit seeking to prevent the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from arresting Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu after his tenure ends. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik struck out the case on October 31 following a motion by Gbenga Femi Akande, Sanwo-Olu’s counsel, to discontinue the proceedings. Hadiza … Read more
Special Offences Court in Ikeja, Lagos, to rule on Lagos State Attorney General’s application to halt trial of Azubuike Ishekwene and Olalekan Abdul for alleged N1.35b fraud. Attorney General Lawal Pedro filed for discontinuance after failed attempt to take over prosecution. EFCC accuses defendants of conspiracy, forgery, and stealing. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Special … Read more
Lagos AG Lawal Pedro ready for state police, pending creation signal. Emphasizes advantages of indigenous police in local crime prevention. Advocates for state police despite abuse concerns, citing benefits in community safety. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Lawal Pedro (SAN), has expressed the state’s readiness for … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Agency (LNSA) has set up a Human Trafficking and Taskforce Centre in line with the efforts of the State Government to curb the menace of Human Trafficking across the State. The Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Lawal Pedro (SAN), stated this on Friday … Read more