The year 2024 was a pivotal one for the Nigerian Senate under the leadership of Godswill Akpabio. Several key events marked the period and shaped both the legislative direction and public perception of the institution. Eko Hot Blog reports that these events not only impacted national policy but also provided a deeper insight into the … Read more
There was mild drama at the National Assembly on Wednesday as the Senate debated the admittance of President Bola Tinubu’s economic team into the chamber to discuss the proposed Tax Reform Bills. The Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele (APC, Ekiti Central), moved to suspend Order 12, which restricts access to plenary, to allow tax experts, consultants, … Read more
The ongoing feud between Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and Senator Musa Kwankwaso, the national leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), was evident on Friday as they deliberately avoided eye contact at the wedding of Laila Abubakar, daughter of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, held in … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the claim made by the currently suspended Bauchi Central Senator, Abdul Ningi, alleging the inclusion of N3.7 Billion in the 2024 budget has raised concerns regarding the budget’s integrity and the allocation of funds for lawmakers’ constituency projects. During a Senate plenary session last Tuesday, this allegation prompted discussions among senators. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senator Shehu Sani has disclosed the potential consequences facing Bauchi Central Senator, Abdul Ningi following his three-month suspension by the Senate. This online meedia platform earlier reported that Ningi, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), was suspended during Tuesday’s plenary over allegations of padding the 2024 budget by the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Senate has suspended Senator Abdul Ningi for three months over an allegation of N3.7 trillion padded into the 2024 budget. Ningi is the Chairman, Senate Committee on Population and represents PDP, Bauchi Central. Editor’s Picks Angry Senators Debate Ningi’s 2024 Budget Padding Claim Tinubu Submits FCTA 2024 Budget To … Read more