The Supreme Court will deliver its final judgement on local government autonomy between the federal government and state governors on July 11th. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Supreme Court has scheduled its final judgement on local government autonomy for Thursday, July 11th, settling the dispute between the federal government and the 36 state governors. It … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has revealed plans for the establishment of an International Anti-Corruption Court, describing it as a paradigm shift in its approach to fighting corruption at the global level. The government said the corrosive impact of corruption on Nigeria’s development, stability, and prosperity could not be overstated. Editors Pick … Read more
Prince Bola Ajibola has passed away at the age of 89 after a prolonged illness. Sanwo-Olu has expressed his condolences to the family, friends, and associates of Prince Bola Ajibola. The governor has urged the people of Owu Kingdom, Ogun State to immortalize Prince Bola Ajibola’s legacies and contributions. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lagos … Read more
Malami has disclosed that the 2023 elections will be free and fair following the implementation of the Electoral Act 2022. The Electoral Act 2022 was signed by President Muhammadu Buhari in May. Malami made this claim at the 67th session of the State House Ministerial Briefing. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Attorney General of … Read more
FG has made a statement regarding the possibility of postponing the 2023 election. Malami has made a firm commitment that the 2023 elections will take place according to the predetermined schedule. Malami provided this update to journalists after the National Security Council (NSC) meeting on Wednesday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Attorney General of … Read more
SERAP and five University Students have sued Buhari over his refusal to meet ASUU’s demands EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, and five university students have sued President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration over refusal by the Federal Government to meet the Academic Staff Union of Universities ASUU’s demands, which … Read more
Supreme Court set to rule on controversial Electoral Act …the apex Court is set for its verdict in the suit instituted against the National Assembly by President Muhammadu Buhari and the Attorney General of the Federation AGF and Minister of Justice. EDITOR’S PICK: BREAKING: Buhari Nominates New RMAFC Chairman Senate Raises Alarm Over Terrorists Invasion … Read more
Court shifts hearing on Abba Kyari’s extradition to the US till April 27. The application for his extradition was brought before the court by the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami, SAN. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Wednesday, postponed the hearing on … Read more
The Department of State Services {DSS) on Monday have forbidden lawyers from visiting the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, while in custody. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the special counsel for the embattled IPOB leader, Aloy Ejimakor, made this known in a chat with newsmen on Monday. According to … Read more
A Federal High Court in Lagos has consented to a petition seeking to force the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), to implement the Anti-Torture Act. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Justice Tijjani Garba Ringim endorsed the Media Rights Agenda (MRA) request following a motion by its lawyer, Bankeye … Read more
PSC has directed police to conclude the investigation into Abba Kyari’s case in 2 weeks. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Police Service Commission (PSC), has instructed the police to conclude an investigation on the case involving the suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari within the space of two weeks. According to a statement … Read more
Notable Igbo leaders have met with President Muhammadu Buhari over Nnamdi Kanu in Aso Rock Leaders keep mum after meeting Notable leaders from the Southeast geopolitical zones on Friday met with President Muhammadu Buhari at the grey room, by the President’s office, Presidential Villa, Abuja. The agenda of the meeting was not made public as … Read more
Nnamdi Kanu has reacted to #ENDSARS hijacking allegations by FG. EKOHOTBLOG reports that Ifeanyi Ejiofor, the lawyer of the embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has described the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami’s recent statement about his client as “falsehood”. It would be recalled that Malami had in Abuja on … Read more
– EFCC will again re-arraign a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Adoke (SAN) for money laundering – Adoke will be re-arraign alongside a businessman, Aliyu Abubakar, before the Federal High Court in Abuja on the same set of charges – This is the third time the two defendants would be … Read more
Following various reactions from Nigerians about the dilapidating state of the Prison system, Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola has held a meeting with the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami; Chief Judge of FCT, Justice I.U Bello and other government officials. In a message on his twitter handle, the … Read more
The House of Representatives has taken steps to ensure that the office of the Attorney General of the Federation was separated from that of the Minister of Justice. The bill which sought to effect this changed has just passed the second reading on the floor of the lower chamber. It could be recalled that at … Read more