Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, representing Abia South Senatorial District, has disclosed that the National Assembly was not consulted or granted approval for the purchase of a new presidential jet for President Bola Tinubu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Speaking on Politics Today, a Channels Television program, Abaribe clarified that no request was presented to the legislature regarding … Read more
Since its inauguration in June 2023, the 10th National Assembly has introduced and enacted several bills. EKO HOT BLOG reports that numerous significant and often contentious proposals remain pending, awaiting further legislative scrutiny and public hearings. Below is a list of the major bills currently before the National Assembly: 1. Bill on a Six-Year Single Term … Read more
National Assembly To Introduce Legislation For AI Regulation. Initiative aims to keep Nigeria abreast of global AI advancements. Emphasis placed on education and capacity building for national development. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, announced on Monday that the 10th National Assembly is set to introduce legislation to … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Barring any last minute changes, the Senate President Godswill Akpabio will on Wednesday read the letter containing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s nominees for ministerial positions on. A source close to the leadership of the Senate disclosed this in a terse WhatsApp message. The source confirmed that the list is already … Read more
Southeast, infrastructure, political appointments, Tinubu administration, 10th National Assembly, Okechukwu, APC, democracy, Igbo adage Okechukwu: Southeast needs infrastructure, not political appointments. Southeast lacks leadership in 10th National Assembly. Southeast may be Tinubu’s administration’s greatest beneficiary. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Director General of Voice of Nigeria (VON), Osita Okechukwu, says the Southeast does not … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has assured Nigerians and the international business community of the readiness of the 10th National Assembly to work with the President Bola Tinubu-led administration to provide an enabling business environment and also make life worth living for the generality of Nigerians. Akpabio gave the … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that Senator Abdulaziz Yari, former Governor of Zamfara State has cried out, saying he was betrayed by his colleagues in the contest for the 10th National Assembly Senate President. Speaking during an interview in Abuja, Yari who contested but lost the Senate Presidency seat to the preferred candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), … Read more
Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Governor Hope Uzodinma are meeting President Bola Tinubu at the State House in Abuja. Akpabio was elected as the Senate President of the 10th National Assembly. He secured 63 votes, defeating his rival who received 46 votes. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate President Godswill Akpabio and chairman of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Tajudeen Abbas has emerged as speaker of the House of Representatives. Tajudeen Abbas, who is the preferred candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) won on the floor of the Senate after its inauguration. EDITOR’S PICKS Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Tuesday, June 13th, 2023 June 12: 100 Happy Democracy Day Message … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senator Godswill Akpabio, representing Akwa Ibom North-West Senatorial District, has emerged as the Senate President for the 10th National Assembly on Tuesday. He had 63 votes to defeat his rival, Sen Abudlazeez Yari from Zamfara West Senatorial District, who garnered 46 votes. EDITOR’S PICKS Shehu Sani Slams Wike’s Appointment … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) traveling from Imo State to Abuja for the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly on Tuesday died in an auto crash. The bus conveying them as gathered by media reports had a head-on collision with another bus at Agbor in Delta State. EDITOR’S … Read more
Lawmakers are calling for another emergency meeting regarding the 10th Senate Presidency. Three Senators-elect, Abdulaziz Yari, Jimoh Ibrahim, and Elisha Abbo, have called for a counter meeting to support Abdulaziz Yari as the new Senate President against Tinubu’s preferred candidate. Tinubu expressed his desire for a harmonious working relationship with the 10th National Assembly but … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the 10th National Assembly will be inaugurated on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. This is according to an announcement, signed by the Clerk to the National Assembly, Sani Tambawal, on Thursday. EDITOR’S PICKS Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Thursday, June 8th 2023 President Tinubu Directs NEC To Mitigate Impact Of Subsidy Removal … Read more
Akpabio has urged both Nigerians and members of the future 10th National Assembly not to evaluate him based solely on his recent service as Minister. He rather asked them to evaluate based on his either experience. Recall that Akpabio resigned his position as the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs to contest the presidential primaries of … Read more
Bola Tinubu may convene a meeting with dissatisfied aspirants vying for leadership positions in the 10th National Assembly who are unhappy with the zoning arrangement of the APC. Aspirants have presented their disaffection over the choice of Tajudeen Abbas representing Zaria federal constituency of Kaduna State Tinubu is looking at a review of the template … Read more
The APC’s National Working Committee has met with Senators Godswill Akpabio and Jibrin Barau for the Senate President and Deputy Senate President positions respectively. The purpose of the meeting is to address the crisis arising from the party’s decision to zone the leadership positions in the 10th National Assembly. Over 40 senators arrived at the … Read more
Katsina Senators-elect has endorsed Akpabio and Barau for Senate Leadership. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Katsina State’s senators-elect on Sunday endorsed Godswill Akpabio and Jibrin Barau as Senate President and Deputy Senate President of the 10th National Assembly. They announced the decision on Sunday at the Katsina Governor’s Lodge, Asokoro, Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS Prominent First … Read more
In a closed-door meeting, the APC and opposition parties have chosen Benjamin Kalu as Deputy Speaker of the 10th National Assembly. According to Kalu, this decision was made in the spirit of inclusion to ensure a foothold for the party in the South Eastern region ahead of the 2027 general elections. The APC has set … Read more
The House of Representatives has announced a postponement in the resumption of plenaries. The lawmakers were expected to resume plenary on May 9th but the date has been shifted to May 16th, 2023. The shift in date is to allow the legislators to partake in the ongoing induction program of the 10th National Assembly. … Read more
NWC of APC will discuss the National Assembly leadership. Tinubu earlier approved ratification of zoning and consensus candidates for Red and Green Chambers. Every senator-elect has equal opportunity to woo colleagues. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is scheduled to hold a critical meeting on Monday … Read more