EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kogi State Government has leveled accusations against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), alleging a targeted persecution of the immediate past governor, Yahaya Bello. In a statement issued on Friday by the state Commissioner for Information, Kingsley Fanwo, the government contended that the purported witch-hunt was instigated by certain … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a faction of the New Nigeria People’s Party led by Agor Major has urged the Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso-led faction not to resort to self-help over the Court of Appeal’s judgment that sacked the state Governor, Abba Yusuf. Addressing journalists on Monday in Abuja, the National Secretary of the Major-led group, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has cautioned the Nigeria Labour Congress (NUC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) against embarking on a national strike starting Monday midnight, November 13, 2023. According to the government, a subsisting court order had restrained the Organised Labour and their affiliates from embarking on a … 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
President Tinubu hails MKO Abiola as democracy’s symbol and pledges massive investments to improve Nigerians’ lives despite fuel subsidy removal. Tinubu defends the decision to remove subsidies, promising infrastructure, education, and healthcare improvements to alleviate citizens’ hardships. Emphasizing the rule of law, Tinubu rejects illegal orders, enacts retirement age reform, and highlights the contested … Read more
Newly appointed judges of the election petition tribunal have taken their oath of service in Abuja. They are urged to uphold integrity, the rule of law, and impartiality while adjudicating on electoral disputes arising from the 2023 general election. The Chief Justice of Nigeria emphasizes the importance of their role in maintaining peace and justice, … Read more
Buhari has called for calm in the court case between Senator Ifeanyi Araraume and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, saying that due judicial process would be followed to resolve the problem. The Federal High Court in Abuja has set aside all decisions taken by the NNPCL board since January, and restored Araraume as the … Read more
Peter Obi has responded to accusations made by the Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed. Lai Mohammed accused Obi of committing treason and inciting violence over the outcome of the Presidential election, but Obi has denied these allegations and stressed that he has always upheld the principles of democracy and rule of law. Obi also stated … Read more
Rule Of Law: Wike Fears Nigeria May Be Headed For The Rocks EKO HOT BLOG reports that ahead of the 2023 general elections, Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, says Nigeria may be headed for the rocks over the disregard for rule of law. He stated this in Abuja on Friday during the launch … Read more
The United Kingdom (UK) has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria led by President Muhammadu Buhari to have respect for the rule of law and release called on Omoyele Sowore, the convener of the #RevolutionNow Movement. Ekohotblog reports the UK made this call on the micro-blogging site, Twitter, on Tuesday, December 10, to commemorate … Read more