Riding high on his recent bail victory at the Federal High Court, former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello is set to begin a new legal battle for bail this morning at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. Bello, who faces charges of public trust violations by the Economic and Financial … Read more
Roger Golubski, a former Kansas City detective accused of kidnapping and raping two women decades ago, was found dead from an apparent suicide on Monday, just as his federal trial was set to begin. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Golubski, a veteran police detective, had been under home confinement since his arrest in 2022 on charges … Read more
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has granted bail to 109 foreign nationals accused of attempting to defraud Nigerians, in the total sum of N1 billion. Trial Judge Justice Ekerete Akpan further ordered the defendants, who were previously remanded in custody, to produce five sureties, each with a N200 million bail bond. The court … Read more
A teenager who falsely accused her teacher of inappropriate behavior, which contributed to his murder by an Islamist radical, apologized to his family in a French court on Tuesday. Eight individuals have been on trial since November, charged with helping create a climate of hatred that led to the brutal killing of Samuel Paty, a … Read more
Six men connected to Juventus and France midfielder Paul Pogba are set to stand trial starting Tuesday, facing charges of blackmail, attempted extortion of millions of euros, and holding the player at gunpoint. The case, which is being heard at the Paris criminal court, has sent shockwaves through the French football community. The accused include … Read more
Brazilian authorities have indicted former president Jair Bolsonaro and 36 others as part of an ongoing investigation into an alleged plot to subvert the 2022 presidential election results and keep him in power. On Thursday, Bolsonaro was named among the 37 individuals charged by Brazil’s federal police in connection with efforts to block Luiz Inácio … Read more
Jamilu Abdullahi, a Bureau de Change operator and the third prosecution witness in the trial of Ali Bello, testified on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, before Justice Obiora Egwuatu at the Federal High Court in Maitama, Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Abdullahi confirmed receiving funds from agents of the Kogi State Government, intended to cover … Read more
Adejumo Lateef, a member of the Yoruba Nation group, has reportedly died while in custody. The Nigerian Correctional Service confirmed this on Wednesday when they presented 27 other defendants before Court 3 of the Oyo State High Court in Ibadan for arraignment. Lateef was the 18th defendant in a case where the Oyo State Government … Read more
The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in Lagos State, Mr. Lawal Pedro, SAN, has strongly denied the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) claim that he was responsible for delaying the trial of an American man convicted of a $1.2 million visa scam. EDITOR’S PICKS Japan’s Next PM Vows to Respect BOJ’s Autonomy Insecurity: … Read more
Tyrese Haspil, the former personal assistant convicted of murdering and dismembering his tech entrepreneur boss, Fahim Saleh, has been sentenced to 40 years to life in prison. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that Haspil, 25, was found guilty in June of murder, grand larceny, and other charges related to Saleh’s death in 2020. Prosecutors revealed that … Read more
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday granted bail to ten protesters accused of attempting to overthrow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, imposing a N10 million bail on each defendant. Justice Emeka Nwite ruled on their bail applications, requiring each of the accused to provide one surety, who must be a property owner residing in … Read more
A Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama has set October 21 for the next phase of the trial of former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele, following the testimony of a key witness and the submission of crucial documents. Eko Hot Blog reports that a Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama has scheduled October 21 for the … Read more
By Fikayo Babalola The Erisco Foods-Chioma Okoli court trial has been delayed over the presiding judge’s absence. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal High Court in Abuja adjourned the trial of Chioma Okoli, accused of making controversial online statements about Erisco Foods Limited’s tomato paste, due to the absence of the presiding judge today, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that former President of the United States (US) President Donald Trump has been found guilty of all criminal counts in his Hush Money trial in New York. The 12-person jury, in a verdict read late Thursday night, found Trump guilty of all 34 felonies brought against him by prosecutors. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Nnamdi Kanu’s legal team, led by Aloy Ejimakor, is fully prepared for his trial at the Abuja Federal High Court. The Supreme Court previously ruled that crimes like extraordinary rendition and kidnapping by the government endanger the rule of law. The trial follows the Supreme Court’s reversal of an Appeal Court decision to discharge Kanu … Read more
Emefiele’s Legal Fight Deepens: EFCC Reveals New Proof. He faces charges of abuse of office and fraud. EFCC presents more evidence through a witness from Zenith Bank. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele proceeded on Thursday, with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) presenting … Read more
Trump’s Florida trial delayed; pre-election jury unlikely. Legal obstacles and Supreme Court deliberations extend trial timelines. Poll hints at voter sway if Trump convicted; concerns over election timing. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Donald Trump’s trial in Florida, facing charges of illegally retaining classified documents after leaving office, has been indefinitely postponed, reducing the likelihood … Read more
Trump’s repeated violations in his hush money trial could land him in Rikers Island prison, experts warn. Supporters and critics are divided over the prospect of Trump’s imprisonment, with debates over justice and political strategy. Alternatives to jail time, such as confinement behind the courtroom or house arrest, are suggested to curb Trump’s behavior. … Read more
Hope Hicks testified on Trump’s reaction to the “Access Hollywood” tape, depicting it as “locker-room talk.” The trial highlights efforts to frame the hush money payment to Stormy Daniels as family protection, not campaign-related. Campaign staffers panicked over the impending release of the tape, as revealed by Hicks’ testimony. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Hope … Read more
Judge affirms Trump’s right to testify in hush money trial despite gag order. Witnesses expected to detail hush money payment to Stormy Daniels. Prosecutors concerned about witness intimidation from Trump’s social media. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the judge overseeing Donald Trump’s hush money trial emphasized Trump’s right to testify despite the gag order. … Read more