Protesters fought against a Russian-style law’s passage through parliament Under the bill, non-government groups and media would be targeted if they take over 20% of funding from abroad The ruling party succumbed to the people’s will and pulled down the bill Eko Hot Blog reports that Georgia’s ruling party has said it will withdraw a … Read more
The US Senate on Wednesday cleared a key procedural hurdle toward historic passage of the bipartisan bill to protect same-sex and interracial marriage, voting 62-37 to break a filibuster. Eko Hot Blog reports that there could be additional votes before final passage, but Wednesday’s successful test vote signals the bill is on a glide path … Read more
Lagos has proposed a 50 percent increase in waste bill EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) says the authority is proposing a 50 per cent increase in waste bill across board for Lagos resident. EDITOR’S PICK Sanwo-Olu Allays Residents’ Fear, Directs Security Agencies On Vigilance Level Lagos Gets Special Operations … Read more
Senate passes bill to strengthen Secondary Education …The bill also makes provision for the source of funding for the intervention and modalities for benefitting therefrom EDITOR’S PICK 2023: Tinubu’s Ally Reveals What Will Determine Winner Of Presidential Election APC 2023: Tinubu Shortlists El-Rufai, Oshiomhole For Campaign DG –Reports Don’t Be Distracted With BBNaija –Peter Obi’s … Read more
The bill prescribes 20 years jail time for ballot box snatchers It is a consolidation of several bills including a Senate version EDITOR’S PICK Ohanaeze Reveals Why Nnamdi Kanu Was Denied Bail Drama As PDP Gives Ex-President Obasanjo 48hrs To Clarify Atiku’s ‘Regret’ Remarks Tinubu Jets Out To France [See Why] EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
Bill to amend electoral act has failed second reading. The bill was read the first time on Tuesday amid controversy banning the amendment exercise by the Justice Inyang Ekwo-led Federal High Court. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the bill to amend the Electoral Act, 2022 has failed to the pass second reading at the Senate … Read more
Association of States’ Diaspora Focal Point Officers has said that Diaspora Voting Bill Rejection A Set Back Nigeria Democracy The importance of Nigerians in the Diaspora to national development was already demonstrated by the Buhari administration with the establishment, through an Act of the National Assembly, of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
Atigwe consequently withdrew the bill EKO HOT BLOG reports that the House of Representatives on Wednesday forced a member, Simon Atigwe (Peoples Democratic Party/Enugu) to withdraw a bill seeking to bar workers in the health sector from embarking on industrial action. According to the House, the proposal, which failed its second reading at the plenary … Read more
The House of Reps has proposed a 7-year jail term and N500m fine for politicians seeking treatment overseas EKO HOT BLOG reports that the House of Representatives has tendered seven years jail term and a N500 million fine for any public officer of the public office of the federation or any part thereof, seeking to … Read more
The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Commandant-General, Ahmed Audi, has withdrawn all officers attached to the lawmaker representing lseyin/ltesiwaju/ Kajola/lwajowa Federal Constituency in Oyo State at the House of Representatives, Shina Peller. The directive by Audi was in a letter dated February 02, 2021, addressed to the lawmaker. “Following the directive of the … Read more
Buhari has signed 2022 appropriations bill into law. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhar has signed the 2023 Appropriations Bill of N17.126 trillion into law. The signing ceremony is taking place at the Council Chambers, Presidential Villa, Abuja. Read Also: Iwo Central Mosque: Ogundokun Reacts To Alleged Imposition Of Clerics, Tackles Oluwo Present at … Read more
Gov. Oyetola has new bill into law. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Osun, Adegboyega Oyetola, on Wednesday signed the year 2022 Appropriation Bill into Law. He reiterated his Administration’s commitment to further delivery of prosperity to the people, provision of jobs and opportunities for the youth, delivery of more infrastructure and putting … Read more
There was a mild drama as lawmakers exchanged blows during voting for controversial bill. EKO HOT BLOG reports that there was a mild drama on Monday as lawmakers of Ghana Parliament exchanged blows during voting on the controversial E-levy bill. It was learnt that fight broke out when the lawmakers were taking votes on whether … Read more
Nigerian governors have reacted to Buhari’s rejection of electoral bill. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) has reacted to the President Muhammadu Buhari’s rejection on the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2021 The NGF Chairman and Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi who spoke to State House correspondents on Tuesday after a meeting with … Read more
The below are reasons why Buhari rejected the electoral act bill. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday explained why he withheld assent to the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, which he has returned to the National Assembly. His letter on why he withheld assent were read at both chambers. Here are … Read more
Senate has taken new action over electoral bill. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate on Tuesday took a new action by going into a closed session to take a position on President Muhammdu Buhari refusal to assent to the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill. Senate President Ahmad Lawan arrived the Chambers, took the opening prayers … Read more
Senate has stepped down a bill meant to create equal opportunities for both the male and female gender in the country. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the proposed legislation, sponsored by Senator Biodun Olujimi was meant to align all aspects of laws and implementation of laws relating to women empowerment. It was also designed to … Read more
Senate said National Assembly would not go to war with President Muhammadu Buhari over the Electoral Act Amendment Bill. EKO HOT BLOG reports that since NASS transmitted the bill to the President for assent on November 19, governors and lawmakers had been articulating their positions on the propriety of the bill. Speaking on a Channels … Read more
Saraki Urges NASS Panel to Act in National Interest Former Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has advised members of the Joint Conference Committee of the National Assembly to move fast in considering the different versions of the Electoral Act (amendment) Bill passed by both chambers and let their decisions be guided only by national … Read more
Kwara State House of Assembly has today passed Supplementary Appropriation Bill 2021 into law. The Executive Bill was passed after considering the report of the House Committee on Finance and Appropriation led by Hon. Ambali Olatunji Ibraheem (Owode/Onire Constituency), EkoHotBlog reports. While debating on the Revised Budget Estimate, Deputy Speaker, Adetiba Raphael (Oke-Ero) Constituency justified … Read more