Tinubu endorsed Godswill Akpabio for the senate presidency, settling the agreement a day before the APC’s presidential primary. Akpabio declined support to outgoing Senate President Ahmad Lawan, straining their relationship. Misconduct allegations against Akpabio arise from his time as Minister of Niger Delta. EKO HOT BLOG reports that details have emerged about how President Bola … Read more
The Senate has passed a bill to amend the 2022 Supplementary Appropriation Act, extending the implementation period for N819bn The bill was passed during an emergency plenary session, following the House of Representatives’ earlier approval. The extension aims to allow for the full utilization of capital releases and the completion of critical infrastructure projects. EKO … Read more
LP has called for the cancellation of the 2023 presidential election due to controversy over the 25% of votes in Abuja FCT. The LP wants the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, to be sworn in until a substantive president is elected. The party and its candidate are hoping that the election will be declared null and … Read more
Aspirants for leadership positions in the National Assembly are lobbying their colleagues and stakeholders, including the APC and the Progressive Governors’ Forum. The APC NWC is set to meet on Wednesday to decide their fate and may agree to zone the Senate presidency to either the South-East or South-South. Multiple aspirants are vying for the … Read more
Femi Fani-Kayode endorses Orji Uzor Kalu as the next Senate President. He has expressed confidence in Kalu’s leadership, stating that he will be loyal to Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC). The endorsement is coming at a crucial time when the national assembly is preparing for the election of new leaders. EKO HOT … Read more
A former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the APC, Yekini Nabena, has warned that the party may face issues in zoning positions in the 10th National Assembly. The zoning controversy started when the National Chairman of the party endorsed Ahmad Lawan as the party’s consensus presidential candidate against the zoning arrangement. Nabena suggests that the … 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
Senate has set up a committee to investigate Buhari’s refusal to sign 19 constitution alteration bills. The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan made this assertion on Tuesday in his remarks during plenary. Last week, President Buhari signed 16 out of the 35 constitutional amendment bills transmitted to him by the ninth National Assembly into law. EKO … Read more
The Council of State has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to increase the production of Naira Naira notes. The council made the plea on Friday during a meeting held at the presidential villa, in Abuja. The meeting was presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Council of … Read more
Machina’s camp has reacted to the Supreme Court Judgement describing it as a “daylight robbery.” Machina’s campaign team said that the verdict was very unfortunate in the political history of Nigeria. However, the team was optimistic that Machina’s supporters would not forsake him because of the court’s judgement. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the camp … Read more
NASS is set to pass the 2023 budget next week. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Assembly (NASS) is expected to pass the 2023 Appropriation Bill next week. The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, had at various times during the week indicated that the Federal Government’s … Read more
A Court has stopped the confirmation of Onochie, Ogbuku as NDDC chairman and MD. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Assembly has been directed by the Federal High Court, Abuja, to stop the screening and confirmation of Lauretta Onochie and Samuel Ogbuku as Chairman and Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission respectively. … Read more
President Buhari has appointed Lauretta Onochie as the new NDDC chairman. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has requested the Senate to confirm the appointment of his Special Adviser on Social Media, Lauretta Onochie, as the substantive Chairman of the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Buhari Officially … Read more
Mohammed Isa, SA Media to senate president Ahmad Lawan has died. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Mohammed Isa, the Special Assistant on Media to Senate President Ahmad Lawan, is dead. It was gathered that Isa gave up the ghost on Friday following a fatal accident he was involved in along Minna road on Monday. EDITOR’S … Read more
Senate Debates Bill On Rotation Of Power EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate has commenced debate on a bill for an act to provide for the rotation of power between the six geopolitical zones of the country. The bill which passed the first reading earlier this year is sponsored by Senator Abba … Read more
Court Fixes Date For Judgement In Machina’s Suit Against Lawan EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Federal High Court sitting in Damaturu, Yobe State has fixed September 28 for judgement in a suit filed by the winner of the All Progressives Congress’ senatorial primary election for Yobe North, Bashir Machina. The suit filed … Read more
Senate To Screen Ariwoola As CJN On Wednesday EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, Olukayode Ariwoola, will be screened for confirmmation by the Senate on Wednesday. The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, disclosed this in his address of welcome to Senators from their Annual Summer Recess during plenary. EDITOR’S … Read more
Court has ordered INEC to accept Akpabio as APC senatorial aspirant. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Federal High Court in Abuja, on Thursday ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to accept and publish the name of Godswill Akpabio as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Akwa Ibom North/West senatorial … Read more
Ahmad Lawan Holds Closed-door Meeting With IBB, Abdulsalami EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan on Saturday met with the former head of states, Ibrahim Babangida and Abdulsalami Abubakar at their uphill residences in Minna, Niger State. Lawan first visited Abdulsalami at his residence at about 1.30 pm before proceeding … Read more
Yobe North Senatorial Seat: Machina Denies Stepping Down For Lawan EKO HOT BLOG reports that Bashir Machina has countered a letter claiming he had resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and relinquished his ticket for Senate President Ahmed Lawan. The said letter, which reportedly got to the APC leadership in July, claimed … Read more