The National Economic Council (NEC) on Thursday advised President Bola Tinubu to withdraw the proposed Tax Reform Bill from the National Assembly to enable further consultations and consensus-building. Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde revealed this decision while briefing State House correspondents after the 144th NEC meeting, chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Presidential … Read more
Tinubu has been meeting with former leading agitator Alhaji Asari Dokubo at the State House as part of ongoing consultations with opinion leaders from the Niger Delta region. The president’s focus is on addressing crude oil theft in the country. Tinubu has also held meetings with other prominent figures from the region, including Chief Timi … Read more
Aminu Jaji, a leading aspirant for the Speakership of the House of Representatives, denies reports of stepping down from the race. He asserts that consultations are ongoing and he continues to garner support from colleagues. Jaji’s media office condemns the alleged attempt by opponents to blackmail him and affirms his determination to win the … Read more
The APC is currently consulting widely to choose the principal officers for the incoming 10th National Assembly. The APC has decided to adopt persuasive means to pick the leaders through a consensus. The party is yet to decide on the zoning arrangement and is still in the process of extensive consultations. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
Mixed reactions have continued to trail the purported consultations of Jonathan. EKO HOT BLOG reports that mixed reactions have continued to trail the purported consultations of former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan to contest for the presidency come 2023. Jonathan, who was president between 2010 and 2015 when he was defeated by President Muhammadu Buhari, has … Read more