NBA superstar LeBron James announced on Wednesday that he is stepping away from social media, citing his concerns over the increasing negativity in U.S. media. With a massive following of approximately 212 million on Instagram and X, James made the decision following a post shared by Rich Kleiman, the long-time agent of NBA star Kevin … Read more
In observance of World Day Against Death Penalty, Advocates Sans Frontiers (ASF) France, also known as Lawyers Without Borders, expressed deep concern regarding the increasing number of inmates awaiting execution in Nigerian prisons. Ms. Angela Uzoma-Iwuchukwu, the organization’s Country Director, revealed that there are currently 3,650 inmates on death row in Nigeria, including 63 women … Read more
NBA legend LeBron James and his eldest son, Bronny James, made history on Sunday as the first father-son duo to play together for the Los Angeles Lakers. In the Lakers’ 118-114 preseason loss to the Phoenix Suns, LeBron and Bronny took the court together at the start of the second quarter. LeBron dominated with 19 … Read more
Tension remains high in Rivers State as residents woke up on Saturday to the news of a suspected explosion at the secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC), led by factional caretaker committee chairman, Chief Tony Okocha. In the early hours of the day, suspected arsonists reportedly detonated explosives at the APC state secretariat in … Read more
A legendary basket player, Dikembe Mutombo has died from brain cancer at the age of 58. The National Basketball Association, NBA, made this disclosure in a statement on Monday, saying he died at the age of 58 years The NBA said Mutombo, who who was renowned for his shot blocking and defensive prowess, was diagnosed … Read more
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has called on the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) to provide transparent information on where crossdresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, served his conviction sentence. NBA President, Afam Osigwe, also urged the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA), the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), and the Attorney General … Read more
Greek-Nigerian basketball star Giannis Antetokounmpo married his long-term partner Mariah Riddlesprigger, the mother of his three children, in a private ceremony in Greece on Sunday, according to media reports. The wedding took place at the luxurious Costa Navarino resort near Pylos in the Peloponnese, concluding three days of celebrations that included a white-themed party on … Read more
Planned Protest: Silencing Organisers With Loud Propaganda If there will be a nationwide protest as planned on August 1, it may not be loud like the propaganda this government has rolled out to demonise it. The news about the protest has gone viral than the planned protest itself and in a way provided the shield … Read more
Darius Morris, ex-Lakers guard, dies at 33, leaving a void in basketball. Family confirms Morris’ passing, requests privacy; cause of death undisclosed. Morris, known for Michigan days, NBA stints, and overseas play, ends career in 2019-20. EKO HOT BLOG reports that former Los Angeles Lakers point guard Darius Morris has passed away at the age … Read more
Toronto Raptors star Jontay Porter banned from NBA for life over gambling allegations, casting doubt on league integrity. Porter accused of wagering against his own team and manipulating performance for personal gain. NBA vows to cooperate with authorities, promises severe repercussions for Porter’s actions, highlighting the importance of maintaining the league’s integrity. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
Gabe Vincent, is poised to return to action against the Brooklyn Nets in the NBA. Vincent joined the Lakers on a three-year, $33 million contract but has been hampered by injuries. He led D’Tigers guard to the 2020 Olympics and contributed to the Heat’s journey to the 2023 NBA Finals. Eko Hot Blog reports that … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that an unknown policeman, on Wednesday, allegedly beat up a Lagos-based lawyer, Timothy Olaniyi, who was at the Lagos State Police Command Headquarters in Ikeja to find out about a client who was arrested in February. The lawyer, who alleged that he was beaten like a condemned criminal, disclosed his plight … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that lawyers who are members of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Lagos Chapter, have protested against the unlawful arrest and detention of a lawyer, Olumide Sonupe, by the police in the state. Lawyers from about five branches of the NBA marched from its Ikeja secretariat, while displaying banners, to the Lagos … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Adegoke Fayoade, has sacked the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Gown Estate Division, Austin Arase, for ordering the unlawful arrest of a lawyer seeking his client’s bail. The Lagos Police Command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, announced the development in a statement on Tuesday night. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Bar Association, (NBA) has mourned the passing of former Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, describing him as one of the most influential and courageous presidents to have ever led the association. Recall that Akeredolu, who was called to the Bar in 1978, was the president of the NBA … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command has arrested one Nwagu Emmanuel for allegedly impersonating a commissioner of police to facilitate the release of a suspect from the force headquarters in the state. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, made this disclosure during the parade of Emmanuel along with other suspects … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu on Sunday said Nigeria won’t keep using economic plans that waste most of its money on foreign debts. He spoke on Sunday in Abuja at an annual conference for lawyers. “Prosperity will only occur once poverty is banished,” Tinubu told the 16,190 lawyers present. He … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu inaugurated the 2023 Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Abuja. Mr. Yakubu Maikyau, the NBA President, stated that this would be the world’s largest gathering of legal practitioners, with over 17,000 registered participants. The conference’s theme, ‘Getting It Right, Charting The Course Of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Bar Association, human rights activists, and civil society groups have called on the Federal Government to uphold the principles of the rule of law, fairness, and justice in the case against the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele. Emefiele was arrested at his Lagos … Read more
Last week Thursday, frontline Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Chief Wole Olanipekun bowed out as the 50th chairman of the Body of Benchers; the body of practitioners of the highest distinction in the legal profession. The sectoral applause was resounding, for achievements considered to be unprecedented, including the completion of practically-abandoned multi-billion Naira Abuja headquarters of … Read more