A New York judge has upheld Donald Trump’s hush money conviction, rejecting the president-elect’s argument that the case should be dismissed following a landmark immunity ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court. In July, the Supreme Court ruled that presidents have broad immunity from criminal prosecution for actions taken in their official capacity while in office. … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday criticized the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors over their accusations of electoral manipulation in the Edo State governorship election held on September 21, 2024. INEC had declared Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner with 291,667 votes, while PDP’s candidate, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, … Read more
The Canadian federal government has ordered the closure of TikTok’s business operations within Canada after a national security review. However, Canadians will still be able to access the app, as the government’s decision only impacts TikTok’s ability to conduct business activities in the country. Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced the order on Wednesday, explaining that … Read more
The Supreme Court has reserved its judgment on a major legal challenge brought by 16 state governments questioning the constitutionality of the laws establishing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The case, heard by Justice Uwani Abba-Aji and a seven-member panel of justices, reached this stage on Tuesday after comprehensive arguments from the attorneys … Read more
Asue Ighodalo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the recent Edo State governorship election, is confident he will reclaim what he describes as his ‘stolen’ mandate at the Edo State Election Petitions Tribunal. In the closely contested election held on September 21, Ighodalo was defeated by Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) … Read more
Operatives of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) have arrested Shizzer Joy Nasara Bada, the former Commissioner of Finance and Accountant General under Nasir el-Rufai’s administration in Kaduna State. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that Bada was reportedly apprehended on Sunday at the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos while attempting to leave … Read more
The Court of Appeal rules against dismissing unmarried pregnant policewomen It declares Regulations 126 and 127 of Nigerian Police Regulations unconstitutional The court directs comprehensive review of Police Regulations for compliance Eko Hot Blog reports that in a landmark ruling, the Court of Appeal in Abuja strikes down Regulations 126 and 127 of the Nigerian … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State claims to have discovered a scheme by Governor Douye Diri to falsely implicate Timipre Sylva, the party candidate in the last governorship election. The party alleges that the plot involves using an anti-corruption agency to harass Sylva and pressure him to drop … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Supreme Court, on Monday, dismissed the appeal filed by Senator Smart Adeyemi challenging the emergence of Usman Ododo as the Kogi State governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress. Having lost at the Federal High Court and the Court of Appeal, Adeyemi had approached the apex court, but his … Read more
Peter Obi has filed period at the election tribunal in Abuja. The LP candidate is hoping to reclaim the people’s mandate. Peter Obi believes he won the presidential election, and was unlawfully denied. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labor Party Presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has filed his petition at the presidential elections tribunal in … Read more
Donald Trump has ended his appeal of a court ruling that let New York state’s attorney general investigate his real estate business and eventually file a $250 million civil fraud lawsuit against the former U.S. president. EDITOR’S PICKS Too Much Ado Over Tinubu’s Health N77 Trillion Debt: Buhari’s Government And The 2023 ‘Budget Of Deficit’ … Read more