Falana calls Dangote’s anti-union policy unconstitutional and unlawful. NUPENG begins nationwide strike over refinery’s labour practices. ASCAB declares full support for strike, urges FG and FCCPC to act fast. Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has urged the Federal Government to step in immediately to resolve the growing industrial conflict between the National Union of … Read more
Abuja High Court orders DSS to release Bello Bodejo on administrative bail. Justice Zubairu grants leave for habeas corpus after Bodejo’s detention since December 9. Court sets December 30 hearing, demanding Bodejo’s release or appearance in court. An Abuja High Court has ordered the Department of State Services (DSS) to release the detained President of … Read more
By Tunde Odesola The official name for cage fight is Mixed Martial Arts. Street fight, known as ‘ìjà ìgboro’ in Yoruba, is the bane of Ibadan people, says the panegyric of Oluyole, the city of brown roofs scattered among seven hills. MMA, I think, is organised street fighting. But, long before MMA became a global … 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 Court of Appeal in Abuja has affirmed Olumide Akpata as the Labour Party’s governorship candidate for Edo State. EKO HOT BLOG this ruling follows a June decision by Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, which dismissed a suit challenging Akpata’s nomination for the September 21 election. Justice Omotosho had ruled that the … Read more
Oluwole Afolabi, an attorney recognized for his legal work for President Bola Tinubu, is among the distinguished members of the Nigerian Bar elevated to Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN Shortlist) by the LPPC. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC), operating under the Supreme Court of Nigeria, has released its annual list … Read more
Lawmaker claims existing laws are adequate, enforcement is the issue Lawyers argue comprehensive legal reforms are urgently needed Divergent views on tackling human rights abuses in Nigeria Eko Hot Blog reports that the need for holistic reforms of the nation’s laws to safeguard the rights of Nigerians has pitted a federal lawmaker, Oluwole Oke, against … Read more
Federal High Court in Abuja denies halting impeachment proceedings against Edo State Deputy Governor. Justice James Omotosho rejects oral application to maintain status quo by Deputy Governor’s lawyer. Court notes non-service of Originating Summons to Governor and State House of Assembly as required by law. EKO HOT BLOG reports that on Wednesday, the Federal High Court … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has on Wednesday canvased public’s prayers and assistance in order for the state and those impacted by the explosion that occurred in Bodija, Ibadan, on Tuesday to recover. Five persons lost their lives in the explosion, 77 others were injured to varied degrees, and … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Wahab Shittu, has urged the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the last election, Peter Obi, to refrain from criticism and congratulate President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This online media platform recalls that the Supreme Court had on Thursday, October 26, 2023, dismissed the appeals … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a total of 58 persons in the legal profession were on Thursday, October 12, 2023, conferred with the rank of Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SAN). This development was disclosed in a statement by the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court and Secretary of the Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Commines (LPPC), Ms.Hajo … Read more
Peter Obi’s petition challenging the outcome of the presidential election has been adjourned. Obi’s legal team cited the unexpected development as the reason for their inability to present vital documents supporting their claim of election rigging. The court has granted the adjournment while Obi’s team assures their presence and determination to proceed with the case. … Read more
Afrobeat Singer Seun Kuti has been arraigned in Lagos Court for alleged assault. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Police Command has presented Seun Kuti, the renowned Afrobeat musician, for arraignment before Magistrate Adeola Olatunbosun at a Magistrate’s court situated in Yaba, Lagos State. The defendant was brought to court on allegations of … Read more
The Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned till May 22 a lawsuit filed by Nnamdi Kanu against the DSS. Kanu’s representative is asking the court to compel DSS to allow him access to his physician, but DSS filed a preliminary objection urging the court to dismiss the suit for … Read more
Unknown gunmen have abducted a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and killed two of his aides. According to reports, the kidnappers wore military camouflage and carried out the act. The kidnappers launched their attack around Obiri-Ikwerre interchange in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that unknown gunmen have kidnapped a … Read more
APGA factional chair has been apprehended by the police. Edozie was arrested on Monday inside court premises in Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the factional Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Edozie Njoku has been arrested inside the premises of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Bwari, Abuja … Read more
State Governors have given Malami, Emefiele Tuesday ultimatum to obey the Supreme Court order on Naira redesign. The state governments threatened to file contempt charges against the two top officials. It’s over one week since the apex court handed down the order, the AGF and the CBN have kept mum over the verdict. EKO HOT … Read more
INEC has affirmed to the court and parties that BVAS data has not been tampered with. The electoral body gave the assurance on Tuesday at the Court of Appeal in Abuja. INEC insisted that granting Peter Obi’s request would affect its preparations for the forthcoming governorship and houses of assembly elections. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
The federal government recently phased out the use of N500 and N1000 notes in violation of a Supreme Court order restraining it from enforcing a deadline. The government announced that it will allow the use of the old N200 note till April 10, a move that failed to pacify opponents of the naira redesign policy. … Read more
The United States has agreed to repatriate $954,000 allegedly stolen by Diepreye Alamieyeseigha, former governor of Bayelsa state. The agreement was signed on Thursday in Abuja by the US Ambassador to Nigeria. The Attorney-General of Bayelsa state, Mr. Biriyai Dambo, SAN, was present at the official handover ceremony of the recovered loot. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more