The Supreme Court has reserved its judgment on a major legal challenge brought by 16 state governments questioning the constitutionality of the laws establishing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The case, heard by Justice Uwani Abba-Aji and a seven-member panel of justices, reached this stage on Tuesday after comprehensive arguments from the attorneys … Read more
The Anambra State Government announced on Tuesday its decision to withdraw from the legal suit challenging the legality of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) operations. The suit was originally initiated by Kogi State. Anambra’s Attorney General, Prof. Sylvia Ifemeje, informed the Supreme Court of the state’s withdrawal through a notice dated October 20. … Read more
Military Withdraws From Okuama Community After Soldiers’ Deaths. Soldiers leave embattled community following killing of military officers, without prior notice. Vanguard reports on sudden departure, with more details expected. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian military has reportedly pulled out of the Okuama community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that in response to the sudden withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the regional bloc has expressed its readiness for a “negotiated solution.” This development comes after the military regimes of the three Sahel nations announced their immediate departure from the group. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the transitional government of Burkina Faso and the Republic of Niger have announced their withdrawal from the G5 Sahel. The two parties made their decision known in a joint statement dated Friday, December 1, 2023. Before the latest development, this online media understands that the G5 Sahel or G5S is … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that president Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the withdrawal of Police personnel serving as security details for Very Important Personalities (VIPs). The Minister of State for Police Affairs, Hajia Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, made this known on Monday at a 2-Day Retreat for Directorate Cadre in the ministry held in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
The Presidential Election Petitions Court has struck out the case filed by the APP and Simon Nnadi against the APC, Bola Tinubu, and the INEC. APP withdrew its suit to nullify the election of Tinubu on the grounds that he was not qualified to run. The APC commended APP for withdrawing the case, while Tinubu’s … Read more
The CBN has revised the cash withdrawal limit. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revised the cash withdrawal limit earlier announced this month. EDITOR’S PICKS Nigerians To Monitor Capital Projects In Real-time As Buhari Launches Eyemark App 2023: “Cross River Will Play Leading Role In Our Economic Uplift” – … Read more