The House of Representatives has frowned at the violation of the Fiscal Responsibility Act by President Bola Tinubu with just over two months to the end of the 2024 fiscal year. In a motion by a member of the House, Clement Jimbo, the lawmakers drew attention to the fact that the 2025 Budget Estimates have … Read more
A bill for an Act to amend the Federal Road Safety Commission, FRSC, Act, 2007 to make officers bear arms has scaled second reading in the House of Representatives. The bill was sponsored by Rep. Abiodun Adesida (APC-Ondo) and Rep. Olaide Muhammed (APC-Oyo) at the plenary on Thursday. EDITOR’S PICK: Alleged N27bn Fraud: Court Grants … Read more
Rep. Isa Ali reveals that members of the House of Representatives receive about ₦400 million annually for constituency projects through Zonal Intervention Projects and Special Intervention Projects. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minority Whip of the House of Representatives, Isa Ali, disclosed on Friday that members receive about ₦400 million annually to execute constituency projects … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has raised concerns regarding the repeated summoning of his appointees by the National Assembly. saying such actions may impede their ability to effectively execute their core responsibilities. The President stated this during the Iftar (Ramadan fast-breaking) event in Abuja on Wednesday. Editor’s Picks Tinubu Places Three-Month … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Media reports that each member will receive a sports utility vehicle (SUV) worth N200 million have been called a little “exaggerated” by the House of Representatives. The automobiles that would be given to members are not for personal use, the House stated in a statement by its spokesperson … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the House of Representatives has fixed Tuesday, September 26th as resumption date from its annual recess to continue the first legislative year of the 10th Assembly. It would be recalled that the House had, on Thursday, July 27, 2023, proceeded on its annual recess during a plenary session in which … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the House of Representatives has dismissed a statement credited to the National Assistant General Secretary of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Mr Christopher Onyeka that each member collected N100 million as palliative. Chairman, House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Rep. Akin Rotimi, said this in a statement on Wednesday … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that drama ensued at the House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee investigative hearing on Thursday as a construction company, DC Engineering Limited accused officials of the Federal Ministry of Works of inflating a road contract from N9.8 billion to N54.3 billion. Construction and rehabilitation of 41-kilometre Ijebu-Igbo Ita Ibadan Road has been … Read more
A Labour Party member of the 10th House of Representatives has expressed his interest in contesting for the speaker’s office. He made this known during a visit by the South-East Young Professionals group to his Abuja office. Osonwa promises to prioritize security-centered bills and motions while advocating for national integration and technological development. EKO HOT … Read more