The former Deputy Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, Hon. Enema Paul, has passed away. He died early Saturday at a private hospital in Abuja following a battle with an undisclosed illness. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant Following Ibori-Suenu’s Defection to APC Retired Principals Call for Recognition and Better … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, suggests that the current salary of Nigerian lawmakers is a far cry from what it is supposed to be. Making this claim while speaking on Channels TV’s Politics Today on Monday, Kalu explained that the salaries of lawmakers is different from … Read more
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 the National Assembly Elections Petition Tribunal sitting in Umuahia, Abia State on Tuesday upheld the victory of the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu at the polls. The three-man panel of the tribunal in its ruling, dismissed the petition by the candidate of the Labour Party (LP), … 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
Benjamin Kalu has withdrawn his candidacy for the Speaker position in the 10th National Assembly. He has accepted the nomination for Deputy Speaker, prioritizing the APC supremacy and fairness. The APC nominated him for Deputy Speaker, and he has thanked the party’s leadership and South East stakeholders for their efforts while encouraging supporters to accept … 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
The Abia Factional Speaker is set to probe the performance of Governor Ikpeazu’s administration. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Abia State House of Assembly, under its factional Speaker, Chukwudi Apugo, says it has received a plethora of petitions against government agencies and will soon begin a probe. Recall that Apugo was elected the Speaker … Read more
Opposition lawmakers from seven political parties intend to contest for the office of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker in the 10th National Assembly. The lawmakers, under the aegis of a minority caucus, noted that their intention was stirred following their numerical strength of 182, and their decision was reached at an emergency meeting held on … Read more
Several ranking state lawmakers have started making moves to take over the Lagos State House of Assembly Deputy Speaker’s position after Hon. Wasiu Eshinlokun’s elevation. Four prominent lawmakers, including Desmond Elliot, Noheem Adam, Mojisola Meranda, and Abiodun Tobun, have shown interest in the position. The contenders have sought traditional influence, political backing, and support from … Read more
Kogi deputy speaker impeached … 17 lawmakers signed the impeachment of Hon. Ahmed Mohammed and the suspension of three other principal officers in the house. EDITOR’S PICK Gov. Sanwo-Olu Opens New DSS Office In Alimosho LG LASG To Prevent Pandemic In Abattoirs, Enforces Meat Industry Rules Lagos To Partner NGOs, Civil Society Groups On Development … Read more
The Senate on Tuesday challenged a ruling by a Federal High Court in Abuja barring it from re-amending the Electoral Act 2022 recently signed by President Muhammadu Buhari. Senate President Ahmad Lawan, who made this assertion on the floor at the plenary, said the judiciary cannot stop the National Assembly from performing its constitutionally assigned … 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
Court strikes out criminal charges against Imo Deputy Speaker over alleged N75m fraud EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja on Thursday struck out a criminal charge brought against the Deputy Speaker of the Imo State House of Assembly, Amarachi Chyna Iwuanyanwu, over his alleged involvement in a N75 … Read more
A deputy speaker’s sister has escaped bandits’ den after 105 days in captivity. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the younger sister of Katsina Deputy Speaker, Hon. Shehu Dalhatu Tafoki, has escaped from bandits’ den after 105 days in captivity. Confirming the development, the lawmaker said she escaped during a military onslaught on the enclave where … Read more
Ekene Nnodim submitted a resolution signed by 18 lawmakers for the removal of Iwuanyanwu as the Deputy Speaker EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Deputy Speaker of the Imo State House of Assembly, Amara Iwuanyanwu, has been impeached. He was removed under tight security during the plenary on Tuesday. Ekene Nnodim, who represents Orlu state … Read more
Following a court order, the Ondo state House of Assembly has finally reinstated four suspended Lawmakers. Ekohotblog gathered that the lawmakers are former Deputy Speaker, Iroju Ogundeji, Favour Tomomewo, Adewinle Adewale Williams, Akinrindibo Leonard. They were suspended in the wake of the botched impeachment of the state Deputy Governor, Agboola Ajayi. An Ondo state High … Read more
– Edo State House of Assembly, Deputy Speaker, Hon. Yekini Idiaye and four other lawmakers have said they will support Ize-Iyamu in the forthcoming election – They have vowed not to defect to PDP, the opposition party Governor Obeseki defeated to Edo State House of Assembly, Deputy Speaker, Hon. Yekini Idiaye, and four other lawmakers … Read more
– Taraba state Assembly impeached deputy speaker, Hon. Muhammed Gwampo – Gwampo was impeached at the plenary session of the House on Monday – The impeachment motion of the Deputy Speaker was moved by the former Majority Leader, Hon. Albasu Kunini, of Lau State constituency The Deputy Speaker of the Taraba State House of … Read more
The Anambra State House of Assembly, has elected Uche Okafor, representing Anyamelum Constituency, as the new speaker of its 7th assembly. Mr Okafor on Wednesday emerged unopposed following his nomination by Edward Igbuzo (Onitsha North11) and seconded by Lawrence Ezeudu (Dunukofia). In the same vein, Pascal Agbodike, representing Ihiala constituency emerged as the Deputy Speaker … Read more