Eko Hot Blog reports that Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, has declared that public opinions, no matter how serious or weighty they might be, cannot displace the purveying of the country’s constitution. Editor’s Pick Fake Certificate Allegation A Trivial Matter – Minister Oyo Govt To Close Down Schools, Study Centers, Others Operating … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola on Wednesday will swear in twenty-three newly appointed judges of the Federal High Court. The judges will take the oath of office at an event to be held at the Main Courtroom of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Investigate … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that wild jubilation broke out at the secretariat of Labour party in Abuja when the Supreme Court on Thursday affirmed Senator Athan Achonu as the Labour Party governorship candidate for the November 11 governorship election in Imo State. Achonu is aiming to become the first physically-challenged governor in the country through … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has filed 10 grounds of Appeal before the Supreme Court seeking to remove President Bola Tinubu from office. APM decision comes after the Presidential Election Petition Court (APM) affirmed the victory of President Tinubu. EDITOR’S PICKS Victor Osimhen To Sue Napoli Over Mockery Video Osinbajo … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a section of the Supreme Court, comprising about three offices, was gutted by fire on Monday. The fire, which engulfed one of the justices’ chambers, commenced around 8 am. EDITOR’S PICKS Ogun Records Cholera Outbreak, Warns Residents Mohbad’s Mother Insists Son Was Killed, Says He Lived In Fear After … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that veteran Nigerian singer, Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has said the judgement of the Supreme Court would not be different from that of the ruling of the Presidential Election Petition Tribuna (PEPT), which affirmed the victory of President Bola Tinubu in the 2023 election. Recall that following the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour Party (LP) coordinator for the 2023 presidential election in Ekiti State, Moses Jolayemi on Sunday stated that the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi‘s effort to appeal judgment is an exercise in futility. Recall that the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal struck out the petition filed by Obi against President … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Supreme Court Judge, Justice Amina Augie, has left the bench, having attained the retirement age of 70. This online media platform reports that Aguie, who was the sixth female justice of the Supreme Court, officially retired on Thursday at the valedictory service held in her honour in Abuja. EDITOR’S … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has accused the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal (PEPT) of ridiculing him when it upheld the victory of President Bola Tinubu. Recall that the Tribunal, on September 6, 2023, dismissed the petitions filed by the former Vice President and … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the presidential candidate of the Labour party in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi has filed an appeal at the supreme court against the judgement of the Election Petition Tribunal which upheld the victory of the President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressive Congress (APC) The 73-page notes of appeal … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have filed an appeal at the Supreme Court challenging the judgment of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal, which dismissed their petition against the election of President Bola Tinubu. The Presidential Election Petition Tribunal had on September 6 dismissed Atiku’s … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Deputy National Youth Leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Timothy Osadolor, has advised the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kayode Ariwoola, not to be part of the panel of the Supreme Court that will review the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT) judgment. Recall that PEPC had … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peter Obi Global Diaspora Support Network (POGDSN) has rejected the judgement of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT) and urged their presidential candidate not to look back in going to the supreme court. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: ‘Abuja Like Other States’ – Tribunal Dismisses LP’s 25% FCT Votes Claim BREAKING: … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has renounced the judgment of the Presidential Election Petitions Court on the February 25, 2023 poll. Editor’s Pick G20 To Consider AU Membership in New Delhi ‘His Aim From The Beginning Was To Defraud The Party Of Campaign Donations’ – … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal has delivered a verdict affirming the election of President Bola Tinubu, dashing the hopes of the Peoples Democratic Party’s candidate, Atiku Abubakar, and Labour Party’s Peter Obi. Both Atiku and Obi have expressed their intent to appeal this decision at the Supreme Court. The tribunal, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a retired Justice of the Supreme Court, Mary Peter-Odili has distanced herself from an allegation that she is influencing judges of the court of appeal and the Supreme Court to ensure that President Bola Tinubu gets a favourable judgment at the Presidential election petition tribunal. This online media platform understands … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Chima Centus Nweze, a justice of the Supreme Court, has died. He reportedly died on Sunday evening at the age of 64. EDITOR’S PICKS Kayokayo Festival Keeps Progressing, Now Global – Olu Epe Of Epe Epe Kayokayo Coordinator Otunba TJ Abass Announces Plans To Step Down Keep Hope Alive; Tinubu … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Supreme Court on Friday nullified the conviction of Senator Peter Nwaoboshi and his sentencing to seven years imprisonment for offences of fraud and money laundering. The apex court ordered his immediate release from Ikoyi prisons in Lagos where he is being held. EDITOR’S PICKS OPM’s Apostle Chibuzor Rushed To … Read more
The Presidential Election Petition Court has refused to halt a petition challenging President Tinubu’s eligibility. The petition was filed by the Allied People’s Movement (APM). The APM has requested a postponement until June 26 to secure a document from INEC to support its case. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a turn of events on … Read more
Founded on October 1, 1963, The Supreme Court of Nigeria is the highest court in Nigeria Appointments into Supreme Court Bench are done to ensure regional spread. This principle is also applied to appointment of judges to the Court of Appeal and other federal courts. Currently, the South-east and the North-central regions, with one slot … Read more