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
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Senate has hinted at the possibility of lifting Senator Abdul Ningi’s suspension (PDP, Bauchi). Recall that the Ningi was given a three-month suspension by his colleagues. The embattled lawmaker had publicly alleged that the Upper Chamber “padded“ the 2024 Budget to the tune of N3.7 trillion. Editor’s Picks BREAKING: … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Senate Chief Whip, Ali Ndume, has openly stated that he received more than the N200 million allocation designated for constituency projects to his colleagues in the 10th National Assembly under the 2024 Appropriation Act. This admission comes amid ongoing debates and allegations about budget allocations and practices within the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, said the suspension of Senator Abdul Ningi by the Senate has not addressed vital issues in the allegation of the lawmaker. Obi stated this in a statement via his X handle on Wednesday. According to him, the fuss over the alleged N3 … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that three Senators from the All Progressives Congress (APC) have contested the claims made by Senator Abdul Ningi, representing Bauchi Central, regarding the alleged padding of the 2024 budget by N3 trillion. According to information gathered by this online media platform, the dissenting senators include Steve Sunday Karimi (APC-Kogi), Titus Tartenger Zam … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Senate on Saturday denied reports from some media platforms that it padded the 2024 appropriation budget by well over N4 trillion. Reacting in a statement made available to Senate Correspondents, Senate Committee Chairman on Media and Publicity, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, questioned the motives of those spreading falsehoods despite … Read more