The Senate special committee tasked with liaising with the Federal Government on the controversial tax reform bills has yet to meet with the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, despite earlier announcements. Two weeks ago, the Senate constituted a committee to engage with the AGF following President Bola Tinubu’s directive for the executive … Read more
The Nigerian Senate has formed a committee to address the unclear aspects of the widely debated Tax Reform Bills, with the goal of providing a comprehensive report before the public hearing on the legislation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the committee will be chaired by the Minority Leader, Senator Abba Moro (PDP, Benue South). The … Read more
Senator Abba Moro, the Senate Minority Leader and representative of Benue South District, has officially launched the long-awaited construction of the 51km Otukpo-Obi-Oju Federal road, which has been in disrepair for years. The road, a crucial link between the Igede-speaking people of Benue State and the Federal Capital Territory (Abuja), passes through the local government … Read more
The Senate caucus of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken steps to address the ongoing internal crisis within the party. Tensions within the PDP have intensified since last week, with the National Working Committee (NWC) suspending several senior members, further deepening divisions. EDITOR’S PICKS ICYMI: Nigerian TikToker, Oloba Salo Reportedly Shot in Lekki, Don’t … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has inaugurated a 17-member Caretaker Committee to pilot the affairs of the Benue chapter of the party for the next 90 days. The acting National Chairman of the party, Mr Umar Damagum, who inaugurated the committee in Abuja, urged the members to reconcile aggrieved members and various PDP groups in … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that former Benue State Governor, Senator Gabriel Suswam, has announced his candidacy for the PDP national chairmanship position. Senator Suswam, who previously represented Benue North East in the Senate, conveyed his intention to the Benue chapter of the PDP, State Working Committee (SWC), and PDP Caucus of the Benue North East Senatorial … Read more
Late Nollywood actress Ada Ameh has been laid to rest. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the remains of Nollywood actress, Ada Ameh have been buried in her hometown in Ogobia, Otukpo LGA of Benue State, amidst tears. Recalls that the veteran actress slumped and died on Sunday, 17th July, barely two years after … Read more
Senate has directed TV providers MultiChoice and others to revert to pay-per-view module. In a motion sponsored by Senator representing Benue South Senatorial district, Abba Moro, he lamented the incessant hike in price of various bouquets by the service providers which he described as exploitative. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Senate on Wednesday … Read more
No fewer than 17 persons have mysteriously died in Ipeilo, a community in Otukpa, Ogbadibo LGA of Benue State have emerged. It was gathered that the deceased were reported to have died of a strange illness ravaging the community. The State Government in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Commissioner for Health and Human … Read more