President-elect Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit accusing a newspaper and a polling firm of engaging in “brazen election interference” by publishing a pre-election survey that downplayed his popularity. The lawsuit, filed late Monday, targets The Des Moines Register newspaper, its parent company Gannett, and pollster Ann Selzer. Trump claims they intentionally underestimated his support … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Delta State sued the member representing the Ethiope-East/Ethiope-West Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Erhiatake Ibori-Sueni, daughter of former Governor of Delta State, James Ibori, for defecting to the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the state. The PDP suit was filed on the 11th of December, 2024 by … Read more
The Supreme Court of Nigeria is set to hear a significant case on Monday, December 16, 2024, that could determine the fate of President Bola Tinubu, who is facing a lawsuit seeking his removal from office. The case, identified as SC/CV/667/2023, challenges Tinubu’s eligibility to hold the presidential office, alleging his disqualification and unlawful assumption … Read more
A woman who claims she was sexually assaulted by Sean “Diddy” Combs has amended her lawsuit to include allegations of assault by Jay-Z at the same party. The lawsuit, originally filed against Combs in October, now names Shawn Carter, the rapper and businessman known as Jay-Z, as a defendant. Carter becomes the first celebrity to … 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
The Delta State High Court in Warri has issued an interim order suspending the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board’s (JAMB) new policy setting 16 as the minimum age for university admission. The court granted this injunction pending the outcome of a lawsuit filed by John Aikpokpo-Martins, a former chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association in … Read more
Dangote Refinery has clarified reports regarding a court case filed against the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) and five other companies over the importation of petroleum products. The five other companies involved are Aym Shafa Limited, A. A. Rano Limited, T. Time Petroleum Limited, 2015 Petroleum Limited, and Matrix Petroleum Services Limited. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Musical artist Owodunni Ibrahim, popularly known as Primeboy, has taken legal action against the Nigeria Police Force for alleged violations of his fundamental human rights. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Police Command declared Primeboy wanted on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, after he failed to respond to a police invitation related to the … Read more
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has initiated a lawsuit against Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB), demanding N100 million in compensation for freezing his accounts since 2019. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Sowore claims the bank’s actions infringe on his fundamental right to property. His lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, filed the case at the … Read more
Renowned hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, also known as P Diddy or Puff Daddy, is currently facing serious legal challenges that have thrust him into the spotlight. EKO HOT BLOG reports that on September 16, federal agents arrested Combs in New York after a series of civil lawsuits surfaced, bringing forth allegations of sex trafficking, … Read more
Around 100 former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) employees have filed a lawsuit against the apex bank at the National Industrial Court, seeking compensation for damages. The employees were among the 200 staff members dismissed in May under the Yemi Cardoso administration as part of a reorganization effort. EDITOR’S PICKS #Endbadgovernance: Organizers Plan Another Protests … Read more
Tinubu’s Govt Dragged To Court Over Failure To Account For Loans By Ex-presidents by SERAP. Lawsuit seeks to compel disclosure of loan agreements and spending particulars, emphasizing transparency and accountability in public spending. Transparency in government finances essential for democratic governance, citizens’ right to information crucial for assessing government performance. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Socio-Economic … Read more
ALDRAP plans to sue Tinubu over reinstated National Anthem Act 2024. The Act reinstates the old anthem, “Nigeria, We Hail Thee,” sparking mixed reactions and calls for proper consultation. ALDRAP claims the Act did not meet constitutional requirements. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Association of Legislative Drafting and Advocacy Practitioners (ALDRAP), a civil society organization, … Read more
Rivers Court Bars Speaker Amaewhule and his group from sitting as state House of Assembly members. The order came from a suit filed by pro-Governor Fubara lawmakers led by Speaker Victor Oko-Jumbo. The court adjourned the case to July 1st, 2024, after previously restricting the governor and others from interacting with the affected lawmakers. EKO … Read more
36 State Governors, FCT Minister Dragged To Court Over FAAC Allocations. The lawsuit demands the publication of spending details and invites anti-corruption agencies to probe potential mismanagement. SERAP argues that transparency in FAAC spending is essential for public interest. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has taken legal … Read more
Federal High Court in Abuja issues injunction preventing PDP from removing Umar Damagum as Acting National Chairman. Ruling follows urgent affidavit submitted by plaintiffs Senator Umar Maina and Alhaji Zanna Gaddama. Lawsuit, identified as FHC/ABJ/CS/579/2024, names PDP, NWC, NEC, BOT, and INEC as defendants. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal High Court in Abuja has … Read more
Drama As Businessman Sues Wife, Police Over Alleged Infidelity Plot. Suit seeks declaration of entitlement to personal liberty under Nigerian Constitution. Makolo alleges unlawful arrest and detention by police based on wife’s complaint. EKO HOT BLOG reports that following continuous intimidation and harassment by the police allegedly at the instigation of his estranged wife, Mrs. Endurance … Read more
High Court Sets Date For Okuama Community’s Case Against Nigerian Army. Community seeks compensation for alleged rights violation since March 14, 2024 Military operation caused destruction, looting, and displacement, plaintiffs claim. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal High Court in Warri has set June 4, 2024, as the date for the hearing of fundamental rights … Read more
Ekiti Patriotic Consultative Forum (EPCF) files lawsuit against Ekiti state government over cargo airport. The group seeks court order compelling government to release financial records and loans related to the airport project. Despite previous requests, government fails to provide requested documents, prompting legal action by the forum. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the socio-political pressure group … Read more
Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan sues NSA Ribadu and EFCC over alleged rights violation. Gambaryan’s lawyer seeks five reliefs before Justice Inyang Ekwo. Nadeem Anjarwalla, Binance Africa manager, also files separate lawsuit for rights enforcement. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the detained Binance executive, Tigran Gambaryan, has filed a lawsuit against the National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu … Read more