Eko Hot Blog reports that the Senate and House of Representatives will hold a special joint session on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. The joint sitting is to celebrate the 25th anniversary of continuous democracy in Nigeria. Editor’s Picks Ex-Lawmaker Reveals Potential Pitfalls In 2027 Obi-Atiku Merger Talks Lagos Faults Inclusion In FG’s Lawsuit On LG … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the lawmaker representing Akoko Northeast and Northwest federal constituency of Ondo, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has resigned from the 10th National Assembly. This online media platform reports that his resignation is coming hours before his swearing-in ceremony for ministers-designate. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘We Will Hand Over Power After 3 Years’ – Niger Junta … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kano State House of Assembly, on Tuesday, elected and swore in Yusuf Falgore, representing Rogo Constituency, as Speaker of the state’s 10th Assembly it. This followed his nomination by Lawal Hussain and Musa Kachako, a lawmaker representing Takai Constituency. Also, Muhammad Butu Butu was elected as his deputy. … Read more
Alex Otti met with National Assembly leaders elected under the Labour party. The Meeting was held to decide candidate to support in the coming NASS leadership elections. According to Otti, he came for a meeting with Tinubu and later decided to interact with members-elect as one family. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Alex … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Tajudeen Abass is still in the race for the speakership position of the House of Representatives. Recall the Leadership Newspaper earlier reported that there are signs of new efforts to replace Honourable Abbas with a different candidate as the preferred candidate for the position. EDITOR’S PICKS Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines … Read more
ACF has denied reports of backing Akpabio as Senate President. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has denied endorsing Godswill Akpabio for Senate Presidency following his endorsement by a Coalition of Northern Groups. This was made known in a statement on Sunday by a member of the ACF, Musa Saidu. EDITOR’S … Read more
Imo Senator-elect Ndubueze has joined the fray for the Senate presidency. Ndubueze’s declaration is coming barely 48 hours after Ebonyi Governor and Senator-elect Dave Umahi pulled out of the race. Senator Ndubueze in his letter addressed to Senator Abdullahi Adamu led NWC, requesting their support to become the next Senate President. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
Yusuf Gagdi has joined the fray for the Speakership position in the 10th NASS, making him one of the contenders in the race. Gagdi made his intention known at the unveiling of his manifesto in Abuja on Saturday. He appealed to the leadership of the APC and the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, to allow the lawmakers … Read more
The newly elected Northern Senators have insisted on producing the next Senate President. On Sunday night, a meeting was held in Abuja where lawmakers from different political parties arrived at a decision. At the meeting, a decision was taken to contact their southern counterparts to back their position. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senators-elect from … Read more
Ndume has officially joined the Senate Presidency race. Ndume declared his intention to run for the position during a press briefing in Abuja. He opposed the concept of zoning and advocated for the race to be open to all. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chairman Senate Committee on Army Mohammed Ali Ndume on Wednesday … Read more
Orji Kalu has sent a strong message to Senate Presidency aspirants. He advised the aspirants to prioritize the impact they can create, rather than wasting their efforts on blackmail tactics. Kalu stated this in a statement made available to journalists on Thursday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chief Whip of the National Assembly, Orji … Read more