Human rights lawyer Femi Falana and his son, musician and activist Folarin Falana, also known as Falz, have demanded a public apology and retraction from popular crossdresser Idris Okuneye, aka Bobrisky, over defamatory statements he allegedly made. The claims were circulated through audio recordings shared online, including one posted by controversial media critic Martin Otse, … Read more
Senior Advocate of Nigeria( SAN), Afam Osigwe, has officially taken his oath of office and been inaugurated as the 32nd President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). Osigwe will lead the association, alongside other newly sworn-in national officers, for the next two years. EKO HOT BLOG reports that he succeeds the immediate past president, Yakubu … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that eighty-seven lawyers have been newly elevated to the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) by the Legal Practitioners Privileges Committee (LPPC). This announcement was made on August 1, 2024, by the Secretary of the LPPC, Hajia Hajo Sarki Bello. This was made known in a press release on August … 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
Nnamdi Kanu is reportedly set to sack Ozekhome over poor representation. Kanu is said to be particularly unhappy with the handling of his trials and the recent narrative about IPOB in the media. In January 2022, Kanu, who is presently in custody, enlisted the assistance of Ozekhome to aid him in fighting his numerous legal … Read more
The Federal High Court sitting in Damaturu has adjourned judgement on the suit between Bashir Machin and Senate President Ahmed Lawan. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presiding judge, Justice Fadima Murtala Aminu, after listening to all the submissions of arguments by the defense councils, ruled that the judgement date would be communicated to all … Read more
Yakubu Maikyau has been officially sworn in as the new NBA President. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, Mr Yakubu Chonoko Maikyau has been sworn in as the 31st President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). Maikyau had won the NBA election held earlier in July with 38,000 … Read more
The CJN swears in 72 new Senior Advocates of Nigeria in Abuja EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Tanko Muhammad, on Wednesday, swore in 72 legal practitioners recently elevated to the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). The ceremony took place at the main courtroom of the Supreme Court … Read more
A full list of 72 new SANs in Nigeria has emerged. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee, (LPPC), has elevated 72 lawyers to the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). The LPPC made this known via a statement by the Acting Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court, Hajo Sarki Bello. … Read more
The Legal Practitioner’s Privilege Committee (LPPC) on Friday announced the emergence of 72 new senior advocates of Nigeria. A total of 137 lawyers were shortlisted for the rank in 2020 — with 116 advocate applicants and 21 academic applicants. Of the 137 candidates shortlisted, 72 were successful, while 60 did not make the cut. Popular … Read more