Dr. ChiChi Aniagolu-Okoye, Regional Director of Ford Foundation West Africa, stressed the importance of the rule of law for good governance and socio-economic stability at the 2024 Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Enugu Law Week. Dr. Aniagolu-Okoye highlighted that strengthening the rule of law can address Nigeria’s economic challenges, promote growth, attract investments, and reduce poverty. … Read more
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has discharged and acquitted former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen, of the charges that led to his removal from office in 2019. This ruling comes nearly six years after Onnoghen was suspended by former President Muhammadu Buhari, just 29 days before the presidential election. decision to suspend Onnoghen … Read more
The Department of State Services (DSS) has released two #EndBadGovernance protesters detained in Kaduna. This comes as nationwide protests continue against economic hardship and poor governance in Nigeria. EDITOR’S PICKS ICYMI: Nigerian TikToker, Oloba Salo Reportedly Shot in Lekki, Don’t Scrap the EFCC, Fix It, Fintiri Slams Calls For Abolition AFCON Qualifiers: West Brom Celebrate … 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
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
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, will swear in 87 newly appointed Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SAN) on Monday, September 30, 2024. According to a statement by Dr. Festus Akande, Director of Information at the Supreme Court, the ceremony will be held in the main courtroom of the Supreme Court and will also … 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
Senior Advocate of Nigeria( SAN), Afam Osigwe, has officially taken his oath of office and been inaugurated as the 32nd President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). Osigwe will lead the association, alongside other newly sworn-in national officers, for the next two years. EKO HOT BLOG reports that he succeeds the immediate past president, Yakubu … Read more
Former President Goodluck Jonathan calls for unity among Nigerians to overcome economic hardship, highlighting past recoveries attributed to divine intervention. Former President Goodluck Jonathan has emphasized the need for collaborative efforts among Nigerians to advance the country. He expressed optimism that the economic hardship in Nigeria would be overcome with God’s grace. EDITOR’S PICK Minimum … 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 a legal luminary, Olisa Agbakoba (SAN), has advised President Bola Tinubu to reduce the number of his ministers to 10 or 12. Agbakoba, who insisted that the president does not need 48 ministers,urged Tinubu to merge some ministries and scrap others. The former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) … Read more
The abducted ex-NBA president has regained his freedom. Okey Wali was released in the early hours of Monday after spending two weeks in Kidnapper’s den. The NBA chairman, Port Harcourt Branch, Viktor Benibo, confirmed Wali’s release to journalists. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Okey Wali, who … Read more
The Kwara State Judiciary has lost Justice Sikiru Oyinloye to a brief illness, making him the second judge to die in active service. Governor AbdulRazaq has expressed his condolences and described the late Justice Oyinloye as a brilliant and upright jurist. Justice Oyinloye’s legacy of hard work and brilliance within and outside of the court … Read more
The whereabouts of the kidnapped ex-NBA president still unknown after four days. EKO HOT BLOG reports that four days after he was kidnapped by gunmen at the Obiri-Kwere axis of the East-West Road, near Port Harcourt, the whereabouts of a former president of the Nigerian Bar Association, Okey Wali, is still unknown. Wali, a Senior … Read more
Femi Falana has caller for the sanction of the embattled REC of the INEC in Adamawa State. The REC declared the governorship candidate of the APC as the winner before the collation of results was complete, leading to INEC nullifying the declaration and announcing the PDP candidate as the winner. Falana has demanded that the … Read more
The Nigerian Bar Association has made a plea for the release of Okey Wali, a former president of the association. This comes after Wali was abducted in the early hours of Monday. Okey Wali’s convoy was attacked along the East-West Road in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the … Read more
INEC has appointed nine Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SAN) to defend the results of the February 25 presidential election. The team includes four SANs who are staff members of INEC’s legal department. Over 100 election petitions have been filed by aggrieved candidates and their parties across the country. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent … Read more
The NBA has insisted on the arrest and prosecution of individuals involved in election malpractice. The NBA emphasized the importance of taking appropriate measures against people who have contravened election regulations. The NBA also demanded that the election petition proceedings be broadcast live. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Bar Association has demanded the … Read more
Pastor Adeboye has urged continuous prayers for Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the General Overseer, The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, on Thursday, urged Nigerians to continue to pray for the country to become a better abode for the citizens. Represented by the National Overseer of the Church, Pastor Joshua … Read more
EKOHOTBLOG, 16TH NOVEMBER, 2020 Foremost Nigerian Lawyer and former President of Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Wole Olanipekun say the Nigerian constitution needs outright replacement and not an amendment. Olanipekun who differed in opinion to those calling for an amendment of the constitution insists on a complete replacement of the document. The legal luminary said over … Read more