EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Chapter of the Labour Party has urged the judges at the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja to be just in the delivery of their judgment. Judges, political heavyweights in Nigeria, and a host of others are currently in Abuja to witness the delivery of the tribunal’s … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Chieftain of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Dr. Garus Gololo, has condemned the statement by Bode George on Nigeria’s general election being determined by a competent court of jurisdiction. This online media platform recalls that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain had questioned why the judiciary was making pronouncements … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Tuesday insisted on continuing the two-day warning strike, as Nigerians await the judgment of the Presidential Election Tribunal. This online media platform understands that the presidential tribunal is expected to rule on the petition filed by the presidential candidate of the Labour Party … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT) on Monday confirmed that Wednesday, September 6 has been chosen as the date to deliver the final ruling on the petitions challenging the victory of President Bola Tinubu in the 2023 presidential election. The Registrar of the Court of Appeal, Umar Bangari confirmed this … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour Party (LP) has denied reports that an Appeal Court sacked the party’s leadership led by Barrister Julius Abure. The state chapter accused the Lamidi Apapa-led group of spreading misinformation to the general public by its interpretation of the ruling of the Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja asking … Read more
High Court issued warrant of arrest against Amaechi, 5 others. Court of Appeal set aside warrant, ruled High Court wrong. Appeal Court faulted service process on defendants. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Court of Appeal sittings in Port Harcourt has set aside a warrant of arrest order entered by a High Court sitting against the … Read more
Godwin Emefiele, the suspended CBN Governor, has filed a suit against the DSS to challenge his detention. The AGF and the DSS have insisted that the detention is lawful and have filed a preliminary objection against the suit. The case has been adjourned till July 13 for ruling. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the … Read more
Tinubu and the APC oppose Atiku’s use of INEC ad-hoc staff as witnesses in his challenge against Tinubu’s win in the 2023 presidential election. Tinubu’s representatives argue that Atiku should have included the witnesses’ statements in his initial petition, citing a violation of the Electoral Act 2022. The court deliberates on the objections … Read more
The EFCC has requested the Federal High Court in Lagos to dismiss the application by Kogi State Governor to vacate a forfeiture order of 14 properties and N400 million. The properties were reasonably suspected to have been derived from unlawful activities. However, the case has been adjourned until April 20, 2023, for the ruling EKO … Read more
The National Industrial Court adjourned the case against ASUU by the Federal Government until March 28th. The case relates to the Trade Dispute Act and the 2021 ASUU strike. The court has fixed March 28 for a ruling on the case. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Industrial Court (NIC) on Tuesday adjourned the … Read more
FG has asked the Supreme Court to dismiss the ruling on the Naira note deadline. According to FG, the Supreme Court lacked jurisdiction to entertain the suit in a preliminary objection. Other state government bodies had earlier asked for a further extension on the deadline date slated for February 10. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more