Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, representing Abia South Senatorial District, has disclosed that the National Assembly was not consulted or granted approval for the purchase of a new presidential jet for President Bola Tinubu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Speaking on Politics Today, a Channels Television program, Abaribe clarified that no request was presented to the legislature regarding … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has rejected the harmonized bill seeking to extend the retirement age of National Assembly staff by an additional five years. The bill proposed increasing the retirement age from 60 to 65 years, or from 35 to 40 years of service. EDITOR’S PICKS Gospel Singer Dele Gold Laid to Rest in Lagos (PHOTOS) … Read more
‘No Going Back’—NASS members have insisted on impeaching President Buhari. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Members of the National Assembly have insisted that they will go ahead with their vow to impeach President Muhammadu Buhari when the six weeks ultimatum expires. Nigeria is reportedly dealing with several issues, but security has proven to … Read more
Abaribe Quits PDP, Resigns As Senate Minority Leader. Abaribe, who was one of the top contenders for the party’s governorship ticket in Abia State, pulled out of the primary about 78 hours earlier. EDITOR’S PICK [BREAKING] Alleged N96b Fraud: Supreme Court Set To Deliver Judgment In Amaechi’s Appeal BREAKING: Popular Nigerian Journalist Arrested By FIB … Read more
“Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe has just announced his complete support and endorsement for me to become President of Nigeria in 2023, at the inauguration of Igbonine sociocultural organization happening live now in Enugu. A former presidential candidate of the Young Progressive Party (YPP), Prof. Kingsley Moghalu, has disclosed that Senate Minority Leader, Eyinnaya Abaribe has endorsed … Read more
Seek legislators’ support for smooth passage Some concerned Igbo youths under the aegies of Coalition of Igbo Progressive Youths Worldwide, CIPYW have commended the Senate Minority Leader, Enyinnaya Abaribe, for sponsoring a bill for an act to establish the Armed Forces Commission Bill. Describing the move as a right step in the right direction, the youths … Read more
– Senator Abaribe said that the 2020 budget presented by President Buhari was not sustainable – The budget was not sustainable because debt servicing was higher than capital expenditure – This is nothing but a budget of taxation The Senate Minority Leader, Eyinnaya Abaribe, has said that the 2020 budget President Muhammadu Buhari presented to … Read more
The National and State Houses of Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Umuahia on Wednesday dismissed the petition against the Senate Minority Leader, Enyinnaya Abaribe, challenging his re-election as senator for Abia South. The All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) and its candidate, Mr Chris Nkwonta, had approached the court to nullify the declaration of the … Read more