Industrial Court nullifies mandatory 15-year service before resignation. Defence insists rule stands until Armed Forces Act is amended. Case arose from Flight Lieutenant Akerele’s resignation dispute. The Nigerian military has dismissed a National Industrial Court ruling that struck down the rule requiring personnel to serve 15 years before resignation. Eko Hot Blog reports that Justice … Read more
A group of protesters stormed the Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday to express their opposition to the appointment of a new traditional ruler in the Ajah region of the state. The protesters, hailing from the Ajah community, raised concerns that the matter of the Obaship of Ajah is still under judicial review. They … Read more
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
The Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF) has confirmed that it will comply with court orders regarding the disbursement of federal allocations to Rivers State, despite ongoing legal disputes concerning the state’s financial entitlements. In a statement on Friday, the Director of Press and Public Relations at the OAGF, Bawa Mokwa, emphasized the office’s … Read more
The management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, has strongly opposed a recent directive from the Federal Ministry of Education concerning the alleged dissolution of its Governing Council and the removal of Vice-Chancellor, Professor Benard Odoh. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had reportedly approved the directive, which authorized the Ministry to … Read more
The Southwest Coordinator of the Elders’ Forum of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Moshood Ajao, has refuted claims that the Court of Appeal nullified the election of Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, as the union’s national president. In a statement on Saturday, Ajao clarified that MC Oluomo remains the legitimate … Read more
Manchester City have raised “fundamental concerns” with the Premier League, accusing it of proposing “unlawful” changes to rules governing commercial agreements. The club communicated these concerns in a letter sent to the other 19 top-flight clubs ahead of a crucial meeting next week, where the proposed amendments are set to be voted on. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Ahead of the court hearing for a defamation lawsuit filed against him, popular social media critic VeryDarkMan (VDM) has denied accusations of defaming human rights lawyer Femi Falana and his son, musician Falz. EKO HOT BLOG recalls In September, VDM shared a leaked audio in which crossdresser Bobrisky allegedly implicated Falz and his father. The … Read more
Actress Angela Okorie recently mocked her colleague, Halima Abubakar, following Abubakar’s public apology to Apostle Johnson Suleman of Omega Fire Ministries. Abubakar, who was sued for N1 billion by the popular cleric for defamation, shared a letter of apology on her Instagram this week, expressing regret for tarnishing his reputation and hoping to mend the … Read more
The Kano State High Court, led by Chief Judge Justice Dije Aboki, has issued an order prohibiting the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, from continuing renovations at the Nassarawa mini palace. The injunction was granted following an exparte motion filed by the plaintiffs, which include the Kano State government, the Attorney General of … Read more
Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Co. Limited, a Chinese firm, has released one of the seized Nigerian presidential jets. The aircraft was initially confiscated due to a court order in favor of Zhongshan, which secured the right to hold three Nigerian presidential jets until the country paid the $74.5 million awarded against it. On Friday, the … Read more
A French court has authorized the seizure of three presidential jets linked to the Nigerian government in connection with a legal battle involving the Chinese company, Zhongshan. The dispute, which originated from a business disagreement with the Ogun State government, has escalated into a significant legal action, sources informed Premium Times. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus on … Read more
The Federal High Court in Abuja has postponed the hearing on the suit seeking the removal of Abdullahi Ganduje as APC National Chairman to July 5, allowing parties to respond to counter-affidavits. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal High Court in Abuja has rescheduled the hearing of a case seeking the removal of Abdullahi Ganduje, the … Read more
Kano Govt speaks on court order to halt Emir Sanusi’s reinstatement. The court order was issued after the decision had already been made, rendering it non-binding according to Yusuf’s spokesperson. The reinstatement was made in good faith and reflects the wishes of the Kano people. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf … Read more
High Court in Abuja will deliver a judgment regarding the Abacha family’s case contesting the revocation of their father’s property in Maitama. The Abacha family seeks to nullify the revocation of the Certificate of Occupancy for the property. Defendants in the case include the Minister of the FCT, the FCDA, the President of Nigeria, and … Read more
Elon Musk accuses Australian government of internet censorship. Senator Jacqui Lambie demands Musk’s imprisonment for video publication. Legal dispute persists as X resists court order, extending takedown. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Elon Musk, in response to a federal court order to remove video posts of a bishop being stabbed during a church service in … Read more
EFCC Failed To Arraign Yahaya Bello Over His Absence In Court His lawyer referenced an ex parte order blocking EFCC from arresting or prosecuting him. EFCC is appealing this order at the Court of Appeal, leading to a delay in the arraignment process. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a property developer in Abuja, Mohammed Ibrahim Kamba has vowed to drag the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike over the recent demolition of a property in Abuja. Kamba said the property in question was wrongfully demolished and vowed to seek legal redress. EDITOR’S PICKS JUST IN: … Read more
The Labour Party’s Lamidi Apapa faction has rejected calls for interim government. They stated that Tinubu’s inauguration has no bearing on the ongoing legal dispute over the presidential election. The faction maintains that the Nigerian Constitution and Electoral Act do not allow for a vacuum and only death or incapacity can prevent the president-elect from … Read more