Inyang Ekwo
Justice Inyang Ekwo is a respected judge serving in the Federal High Court of Nigeria. Known for his fair and judicious handling of cases, he presides over significant legal matters, including those involving electoral processes and political disputes. His recent ruling involved the request of Senator Samuel Anyanwu, where he emphasized the importance of hearing from all parties before making a decision.
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Justice Inyang Ekwo ordered the EFCC to release Aisha Achimugu within 24 hours.
Court orders EFCC to release Aisha Achimugu within 24hrs
Nigeria· 2025-04-30
Justice Inyang Ekwo represented Justice John Tsoho at the event.
AGF unveils team to revolutionise, fight cybercrimeNigeria· 2025-04-29
Justice Inyang Ekwo is the judge presiding over the contempt suit at the Federal High Court.
CBN gov faces N220m contempt suitNigeria· 2025-04-19
Justice Inyang Ekwo will resume hearing the contempt matter on June 4, 2025.
CBN gov, legal adviser face N220m contempt suitNigeria· 2025-04-18Justice Inyang Ekwo dismissed Nnamdi Kanu's lawsuit due to lack of legal representation.
Court dismisses Nnamdi Kanu’s N50bn suit against FGNigeria· 2025-04-10
Justice Inyang Ekwo dismissed the commission’s application while delivering a ruling in the suit.
NNPCL loses bid to stop Dangote’s N100bn suitNigeria· 2025-03-19
Justice Inyang Ekwo ruled in favor of the amendment and approved the changes in the lawsuit.
Court dismisses NNPCL’s objection in ₦100bn Dangote refinery suitNigeria· 2025-03-18
Justice Inyang Ekwo is presiding over the case involving Diezani Alison-Madueke and the EFCC.
Diezani asks court to retrieve seized assets from buyersNigeria· 2025-03-18
Justice Inyang Ekwo adjourned the matter till March 25 for the hearing of preliminary objections.
Anyanwu no longer national secretary, Udeh-Okoye tells courtNigeria· 2025-03-13
Justice Inyang Ekwo is the presiding judge who issued a restraining order regarding the DNA test result.
Court stops police from using DNA result in paternity case against ex-minister – Punch NewspapersNigeria· 2025-02-25
Justice Inyang Ekwo directed Anyanwu to notify INEC and other defendants in the suit regarding his removal.
Anyanwu loses bid to reverse removal as PDP scribe – Punch NewspapersNigeria· 2025-02-20
Justice Inyang Ekwo presided over the case and directed Anyanwu to notify INEC and other defendants.
Court declines Anyanwu’s request to stop INEC from effecting removalNigeria· 2025-02-19