Court Strikes Down 15-Year Mandatory Service Rule for Nigerian Soldiers Justice Subilim ruled soldiers can resign like other public servants. Air Force officer Akerele’s resignation upheld, arrest threats dismissed. The National Industrial Court in Abuja has nullified the law requiring members of the Nigerian Armed Forces to serve a minimum of 15 years before being … Read more
Prominent human rights lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi, appeared at the Ekiti Magistrate Court on Friday amidst heightened security measures. Reports indicate that the court premises were heavily guarded by police officers and other law enforcement agents as the highly anticipated hearing commenced. EDITOR’S PICKS Sanwo-Olu Donates N75M to Support Legionnaires and Families of … Read more
The Federal High Court in Lagos has granted an interim injunction restraining the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) from enforcing a ₦60 billion demand against Facebook Nigeria Operations Limited for alleged violations. Justice Yellim Bogoro issued the order on December 12, 2024, following an ex-parte motion filed on November 29 by Facebook’s counsel, Mofesomo … Read more
Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has condemned the use of handcuffs on human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi during his appearance at the Ekiti State High Court. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Farotimi’s arrest stemmed from a defamation lawsuit filed by Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Afe Babalola. The lawsuit alleged defamation in Farotimi’s book, Nigeria … Read more
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has endorsed 36 candidates for judicial appointments, forwarding their recommendations to the respective State Governors for approval and swearing-in. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the recommendations were finalized during the NJC’s 107th meeting, chaired by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, on November 13 and 14, 2024. … Read more
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has suspended G.C. Aguma, a judge of the Rivers State High Court, and A.O. Nwabunike, a judge of the Anambra State High Court, for alleged judicial misconduct. In a statement released on Friday, the NJC announced that both judges are barred from judicial functions for one year without pay and … Read more
Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, acknowledged that while the judiciary boasts many honest and courageous judges, a few individuals tarnish its reputation. She made these remarks on Saturday at the public discourse titled “Ethics, Morality, and the Law,” organized by the Movement for Islamic Culture and Awareness to celebrate Justice Habeeb Abiru’s promotion … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has identified frivolous appeals and the intimidation of judges as key challenges hindering Nigeria’s fight against corruption. Speaking at the 6th EFCC/National Judicial Institute Capacity Building Workshop for Justices and Judges, Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, stressed that judgments based on technicalities also delay justice in corruption cases. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
The Department of State Services (DSS) has allegedly barred the legal team of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), from accessing him in detention. Kanu’s lead counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, revealed during a press conference in Abuja that the DSS has cancelled all future visits by Kanu’s legal representatives. Ejimakor expressed concern … Read more
The Lagos High Court at Tafawa Balewa Square will resume the trial of Chidinma Ojukwu, accused of murdering Super TV CEO Michael Usifo Ataga, on October 15, 2024. Ojukwu, a 300-level Mass Communication student at the University of Lagos, is being prosecuted alongside her sister, Chioma Egbuchu, and one Adedapo Quadri. They were arraigned by … Read more
A legal practitioner, Olusegun Agunloye, was arraigned on Thursday before a Chief Magistrate Court in Akure, the Ondo State capital, on charges of forgery. Agunloye is accused of submitting a forged testamentary document, commonly known as a Will, of the late Benjamin Ejelonu to the probate registry of the court in Akure. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
A Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama has set October 21 for the next phase of the trial of former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele, following the testimony of a key witness and the submission of crucial documents. Eko Hot Blog reports that a Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama has scheduled October 21 for the … Read more