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Hon. Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu, the Representative of Ethiope Federal Constituency in the National Assembly and daughter of former Delta State Governor James Ibori, has described her recent defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a defining moment in her political career. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has proposed significant electoral reforms, including replacing Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) as the sole requirement for voting with computer-generated slips for voter accreditation, following the introduction of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS). At a quarterly consultative meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) in Abuja, INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmood … Read more
The House of Representatives witnessed a heated session on Thursday morning as opposition members protested the defection of a Labour Party (LP) lawmaker representing Jos South/Jos East Federal Constituency of Plateau State to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The defection, announced during plenary and read by Speaker Abbas Tajudeen, drew loud objections from opposition lawmakers … Read more
The crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) continues to escalate, with growing tensions among party leaders and members of the Board of Trustees (BoT) over the leadership of acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum. Damagum, who assumed leadership following Senator Iyorchia Ayu’s court removal, faces mounting opposition from various party factions, with critics calling for … Read more
The National Economic Council (NEC) will review reports on the establishment of state police during its meeting today at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The session, chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, aims to deliberate on findings and recommendations from committees tasked with evaluating the feasibility of state policing as part of efforts to address Nigeria’s … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, will host the 18th annual Lagos State Town Hall Meeting on Security, a key summit designed to address security challenges and solutions in the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the state’s Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, announced in a statement on Wednesday that the event, themed “Data & … Read more
The Bayelsa State Government has approved a minimum wage of ₦80,000 for local government workers, following pressure from the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC). Acting Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo announced the decision during a meeting at the Government House with stakeholders, including representatives from the NLC, TUC, Nigeria Union of Local … Read more
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has announced plans to add 150 megawatts of electricity to Nigeria’s national grid before January 2025. Speaking on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Adelabu said this move is part of ongoing efforts to stabilize the fragile and aging grid. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat … Read more
Tinubu may consider dropping the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to N300 per litre during the upcoming Yuletide season, following advice from former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George. George believes this reduction would enable Nigerians to celebrate a joyful and prosperous Christmas season. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares … Read more
The newly elected Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, delivered an emotional farewell speech on Wednesday as he officially bowed out of the Senate. His departure marks the end of his tenure as Senator representing the Edo Central Senatorial District in the 10th National Assembly. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant Following … Read more
Renowned Nigerian comedian Mark Angel has officially announced that he is no longer managing the careers of young comedians Emmanuella and Success, attributing the decision to his increasingly demanding schedule. The news comes amidst controversy involving former crew member Denilson Igwe, who recently accused Mark Angel of financial exploitation. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East … Read more
A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja has issued an interim injunction restraining Lagos-based lawyer and author Dele Farotimi from publishing, selling, or distributing his book, Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System, in any format. This order, which extends to his agents, publishers, and prominent booksellers like Amazon, Rovingheights, Jazzhole Lagos, and Glendora … Read more
Crude oil refiners and Operators in Nigeria’s downstream sector have pointed to dollar-denominated charges on locally refined petrol as a major factor behind the higher cost of locally produced fuel compared to imported Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). Data from the Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria (MOMAN) revealed that as of December 5, 2024, the … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed any alliance between former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Anambra State Governor Peter Obi as insufficient to challenge President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. APC National Publicity Director, Bala Ibrahim, in an interview with The PUNCH on Tuesday, derided the notion of an Atiku-Obi alliance as unrealistic, … Read more
The Southern Caucus in the House of Representatives has declared its support for President Bola Tinubu’s tax reform bills, describing them as essential for overhauling Nigeria’s tax system. After a meeting on Tuesday at the residence of Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu in Abuja, the caucus reiterated its commitment to facilitating the passage of the bills … Read more
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has raised concerns over the proposed tax reform bills currently before the National Assembly, warning that financially weaker states might struggle to survive if the reforms are passed and signed into law by President Bola Tinubu. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant Following Ibori-Suenu’s Defection to … Read more
The Federation Account has recorded a 45% increase in revenue since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office, attributed to his administration’s bold reforms and policies. Dr. Mohammed Bello Shehu, Chairman of the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), made this announcement during a press briefing in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal … Read more
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has officially inaugurated the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Technology Innovation Complex (BATTIC) at its headquarters in Abuja, naming the state-of-the-art Command and Control Centre after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant Following Ibori-Suenu’s Defection to APC Retired Principals Call for Recognition and Better Welfare … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Mr. Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the Acting Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), effective immediately. The appointment follows the pre-retirement leave of the outgoing AGF, Dr. Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein, who is set to officially retire on March 7, 2025. In a statement announcing the leadership transition, President Tinubu highlighted the … Read more
The Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja has fixed December 12 for the hearing of an application by former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele, challenging the court’s jurisdiction in his ongoing trial. Justice Rahman Oshodi scheduled the hearing following a directive from the Court of Appeal, which mandated him to address … Read more