EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu recently revealed a strategic plan aimed at restoring peace and security in Nigeria’s South-East region. Unveiled in Bende, Abia State, the initiative known as the ‘Peace in the South-East Project’ is led by Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, garnering attention nationwide … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Deputy speaker, House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has called for the need to protect the girl child. EDITOR’S PICKS Why I Slumped During Ministerial Screening – Balarabe Speaks Out All Students Will Undertake Drug Test Before Admission – UniAbuja VC Declares MohBad: Court Remands Naira Marley, Sam Larry, Others For … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has reacted to the tribunal judgment which validated his victory in the election for the Bende federal constituency of Abia State. Kalu in his reaction, said the position of the tribunal has vindicated him. He also expressed gratitude to the … Read more
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Idris Wase, is still vying for the speakership of the 10th assembly despite his party’s endorsement of other candidates. Wase argues that the APC’s decision contradicts Nigeria’s Federal Character Principle. He refuses to withdraw or step down from the race, even after meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari. … 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
Tajudeen Abbasis seeking support from Governor Sanwo-Olu for his position as the House of Representatives Speaker. The APC’s nomination of Abbas and Kalu has caused controversy within the party, but Abbas expressed his commitment to unity during a visit with the governor. Additionally, Benjamin Kalu pledged to prioritize equality in their leadership role EKO HOT … Read more
The National Chairman of Tinubu Support Network, has urged APC to allow senators to exercise their constitutional rights to vote for a leader of their choice in the 10th National Assembly. Muhammad spoke against the zoning of the National Assembly leadership positions and criticized Governor El-Rufai’s call for a return to the 1963 constitution. The … 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
Senator Ifeanyi Ubah of YPP-Anambra South has said that the southeast caucus in the senate will not accept the APC’s decision to zone the leadership positions in the 10th Senate. The APC had earlier zoned the Senate Presidency position to the South-South, which has led to disagreement with the southeast caucus. Ubah stated that the … Read more
Benjamin Kalu has stated that APC lawmakers vying for the speakership seat need to negotiate and lobby opposition members to secure victory. Kalu emphasised the importance of the opposition in determining the outcome of the election. He also urged aspirants to engage with the opposition to understand their demands and secure their votes. EKO HOT … Read more
…an advertorial published on Monday by some newspapers against the media regulation bills being considered at the National Assembly. The House of Representatives has weighed in on the proposed Press Council Bill currently before the National Assembly, saying that no attempt will be made by the lawmakers to gag the media. Spokesman of the House … Read more
EKOHOTBLOG, 13TH NOVEMBER, 2020 Reps Spokesman, Benjamin Kalu reacts to claims that NASS Members are collecting outrageous salary Kalu spoke to journalists in reaction to clamours that lawmakers should reduce their salaries and allowances as part of the bid to cut the cost of governance in the face reduction in revenue accruing to the country. … Read more