Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has assured that the license granted to Bishop David Oyedepo’s Living Faith Church, commonly known as Winners’ Chapel, remains valid and will not be revoked. EKO HOT BLOG reports that this statement follows an earlier call by the House of Representatives in October to revoke licenses … 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 Federal Government is reportedly considering dropping treason charges against over 100 #EndBadGovernance protesters. Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has received the case files and is reviewing them to determine the next steps. Following public criticism, the Nigeria Police Force defended its actions, stating that it followed due process when arraigning … Read more
The Anambra State Government announced on Tuesday its decision to withdraw from the legal suit challenging the legality of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) operations. The suit was originally initiated by Kogi State. Anambra’s Attorney General, Prof. Sylvia Ifemeje, informed the Supreme Court of the state’s withdrawal through a notice dated October 20. … Read more
The Senate is set to screen Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, today (Wednesday), for her potential confirmation as the substantive CJN. On Tuesday, the Senate received a formal request from President Bola Tinubu for Kekere-Ekun’s confirmation, which was read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during the plenary session. EDITOR’S PICKS Gospel … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Julius Abure’s claim to the position of Labour Party National Chairman as “illegal and unconstitutional.” INEC clarified its position in a counter-affidavit submitted by Ayuba Mohammed, an Executive Officer in its Litigation and Prosecution Department, in response to a lawsuit filed by the Labour Party (Suit NO. … Read more
A Kano State High Court has issued a perpetual injunction preventing Aminu Ado-Bayero and four other dethroned emirs from parading themselves as emirs and ordered them to surrender properties belonging to the Kano State Emirate Council. Eko Hot Blog reports that a Kano State High Court, on Monday, granted a perpetual injunction restraining the 15th … Read more
Emir Sanusi Lamido Sanusi criticizes former Governor Ganduje’s creation of five Emirates in Kano, calling it an aberration and an assault on the traditional system. Sanusi argues that Kano existed before Nigeria and questions the constitutional right of the Kano State House of Assembly to amend the Emirate system. The issue is framed as a … Read more
PDP asserts control over Rivers State after lawmakers’ defection Defectors deemed to have vacated seats per constitutional provisions Party cautions APC against attempts to forcefully take over the state Eko Hot Blog reports that amidst the ongoing political tussle in Rivers State, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has declared its firm control over the state’s … Read more
Federal High Court in Yenagoa ruled in favor of Pastor Oyinmiebi Biribena and his wife EFCC declared the couple wanted without a valid court order Court awarded N10 million in damages, ordered EFCC to issue public apology Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal High Court in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, ordered the Economic and Financial … Read more
The House of Representatives dissociates itself from a viral bill seeking to restore the regional government system. The bill, drafted by Dr. Akin Fapohunda as a private initiative, is not an official legislative proposal. The draft proposes a new governance model cited as “The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria New Governance Model for … Read more
16 state governors back state police to tackle Nigeria’s security issues. Federal police overwhelmed by rampant crime, leading to calls for state-level security. Regional security outfits like Amotekun face effectiveness challenges due to lack of federal support. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a bid to address Nigeria’s escalating security challenges, 16 state governors have supported … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kogi State Election Petition Tribunal, led by Justice Yusuf Ado Birnin-Kudu in Lokoja, has granted Murtala Ajaka of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and his legal team to access documents used in the November 11 gubernatorial election. Following an application by Ajaka’s counsel, S.E. Aruwa SAN, who struggled to … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a United States (U.S.) court has reportedly ordered Chicago State University (CSU) to release the academic records of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, within two days and also certify its authenticity under oath. This online media platform understands that … 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
Kenneth Okonkwo, a veteran Nollywood actor, and politician, expresses optimism that Peter Obi of the Labour Party will become Nigeria’s president. Okonkwo cited constitutional law to suggest that any candidate who fails to score 25% of votes in the FCT should not be declared the winner of the presidential election. The INEC had previously declared … Read more
Yari has urged APC to prioritize competence-based zoning for National Assembly. The Ex-Zamfara Governor warned against inciting religious tensions within the party. Yari emphasized North’s vital role in APC’s victory, urged region to produce next Senate president. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Abdul’Aziz Yari, former Governor of Zamfara State and newly elected senator, took to … Read more
The Presidency on Monday said President Muhammadu Buhari still has more days to decide on signing the amended Electoral Bill into law. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity tackled some groups and individuals accusing the president of being reluctant in assenting to the controversial bill. EKO HOT BLOG reports that after amending … Read more