Collecting Transport Fare Without Visiting a Criminal Offence – Police Warn Women Offenders risk arrest and prosecution if victims lodge formal complaints. Police stress collecting fare without visiting amounts to obtaining by false The Rivers State Police Command has cautioned women against collecting transport money from men and failing to show up for agreed meetings, … Read more
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a suspected thief linked to a syndicate involved in warehouse thefts across the metropolis. The suspect, Ukasha Adamu, 23, a resident of Ajiya Adamu Road in Bauchi, was apprehended on November 11, 2024, following an investigation by the State Intelligence Department (SID). In a statement on Monday, SP … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed reports suggesting that Yahaya Bello, the former governor of Kogi State, plans to visit its Abuja headquarters. Bello is facing multiple charges of money laundering, including allegations of laundering N80 billion and an additional 16 counts involving over N110 billion. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News … Read more
The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), clarified that there is no legal prohibition in Nigeria against prosecuting minors, addressing misconceptions following the recent arraignment of minors and other protesters on treason charges. Speaking on Thursday at the inauguration of the Law Corridor’s new office in Katampe, Abuja, Fagbemi … Read more
An Ikeja High Court on Monday discharged and acquitted 29-year-old Ibrahim Yusuf, who was charged with the killing of a Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) officer, Mr. Olatunde Awotola. Justice Oyindamola Ogala, in her ruling, stated that the prosecution failed to prove the two charges of involuntary manslaughter and causing grievous bodily harm to … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied allegations of accepting a bribe to drop money laundering charges against Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky. On Monday, the EFCC clarified that the money laundering charges were dropped following Bobrisky’s court confession about naira abuse and disclosure from the Special Control Unit Against Money Laundering … Read more
Three Dismissed Officers Convicted of Murder Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Killing Man in 2016 Court Finds Them Guilty of Conspiracy and Murder Charges Eko Hot Blog reports that in a landmark ruling, an Anambra State High Court in Onitsha has convicted and sentenced three former police officers to life imprisonment for their involvement in … Read more
House to Scrutinize Escape of Binance Executive Incident Raises Concerns over Custody Procedures Lawmaker Calls for Prosecution of Responsible Personnel Eko Hot Blog reports that, in a move to uphold accountability, the House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the recent escape of a Binance executive from detention in Nigeria. Editor’s Pick Admiring President Bola … Read more
58 Ex-Governors Under Investigation For N2.187 Trillion Misappropriation. Corruption spans 25 years, implicating governors from all zones. Only four convictions amid prosecution challenges. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has disclosed ongoing investigations and prosecutions involving 58 former governors across Nigeria, accused of misappropriating a staggering sum of N2.187 trillion … Read more
Popular socialite cautions Nigerians about EFCC troubles Advises avoiding legal scrutiny amid ongoing case Highlights stress of facing anti-graft agency’s prosecution Eko Hot Blog reports that popular Nigerian socialite and nightlife promoter, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has issued a cautionary note to Nigerians about the stress involved in dealing with the … Read more
NNPC Faces Lawsuit For Alleged Failure To Account for ₦164 Billion In Oil Fund They seek orders to compel NNPC to explain, recover, and remit missing funds, as well as hand over suspects for investigation. Auditor-General’s reports document NNPC’s failure to remit funds, contributing to economic challenges. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Socio-Economic Rights and … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a total of 191 lawyers, including 16 Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs), have committed to prosecuting 1,076 electoral offenders profiled by the Independent National Electoral Commission. The 1,076 electoral offenders were arrested in 35 states across the country during the February and March 2023 general elections, the electoral umpire said, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Federal High Court in Abuja has stopped the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from prosecuting the suspended Adamawa Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Hudu Yunusa-Ari, over his actions in the 2023 governorship election in the state. This online media platform recalls that Yunusa-Ari declared the candidate of the All Progressives … Read more
Fintiri has reacted to the arrest of the embattled REC of Adamawa State, Yunusa Hudu-Ari, by the police. Fintiri has demanded justice for the failed electoral heist and welcomes the arrest as a step towards maintaining the sanctity of Nigeria’s electoral system. Governor Fintiri called for due diligence in the prosecution of all those involved … Read more
The Adamawa State Government has ordered an investigation into the “illegal” declaration of the APC governorship candidate during the April 15 supplementary polls. The declaration was later deemed illegal by the INEC returning officer, who declared the PDP candidate as the winner of the election. The state government has called for the prosecution of those … Read more
INEC has stated that it does not know the whereabouts of suspended Adamawa State REC, Hudu Yunusa-Ari. The Commission summoned him to appear at the headquarters but failed to do so. President Buhari ordered an investigation and possible prosecution of Yunusa-Ari and all security operatives involved in the controversies surrounding the Adamawa State supplementary governorship … Read more
INEC has recommended an investigation and possible prosecution of the Adamawa State’s Resident Electoral Commissioner for electoral malpractice during the governorship election. The REC was accused of unilaterally declaring a candidate as duly elected when collation had not been concluded. The commission has barred the REC from its office and has called for the resumption … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force has recorded 489 major electoral infractions during the 2023 general elections. A total of 781 offenders were arrested with 66 firearms recovered from electoral adversaries. The culprits will be prosecuted and the police force will collaborate with the leadership of the INEC to ensure transparency EKO HOT BLOG reports that the … Read more
Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode called for the arrest of the former Chairman of NERC, Sam Amadi. He accused Amadi of defaming the Chief Justice of Nigeria and inciting lies about meeting the President-elect. Fani-Kayode also called for Amadi’s pictures to be printed on toilet paper and used to clean dirt. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
Police have arrested a lecturer and his daughter for assaulting a lady. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nasarawa Command of the Nigeria Police Force has arrested Dr. Fred Ekpa Ayokhai, an associate professor with the Department of History and International Studies, Federal University of Lafia and his daughter, Emmanuela Ekpa Ayokhai, for assaulting a … Read more