The Speaker, House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila says the House would engage the 36 states Houses of Assemblies on the need for the domestication of the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act and the Child Rights Act. According to the Speaker, the engagement would be technologically conducted due to the urgency and critical nature of the … Read more
…Vow to deal with Common Enemies Of The Nation Until Normalcy Is Restored The Military high command says its Operation KATSINA, a subsidiary Operation under Operation Kadarin Daji has neutralized 392 bandits since its commencement on the 14th of May, 2020 through Land and Air Offensives. Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Major -General John Enenche stated … Read more
… Lament Spate Of Killings, Attacks Across the Country The Lower Chamber of the National Assembly, House of Representatives has Blamed the spate increase in killings, kidnapping and armed banditry attacks across Nigeria The Lawmakers who called for the change of the service chiefs which is long overdue lamented the way and manner the security … Read more
… Want IGP Adamu To Investigate Such Indecencies. Nigerian House of Representatives has resolved to dress in black at the next plenary sitting, in solidarity with the women and girls who have been victims of sexual violence, and all other forms of violence against humanity worldwide. The House raised concern over the high rate of … Read more
… Want F.G To Rise Against Violence Against Female. The Members of the Nigerian House of Representatives have called for legislative framework that will enshrine safety, inclusion, protection, and assurance of the right of women and girls. The Federal Legislators said the women being more fragile in society, deserve more protection which should be a … Read more
The Lagos State Water Corporation recently said that the state government had evolved measures that would ensure equitable potable water distribution in the state. The corporation’s Managing Director, Mr. Adekunle Badmus, told newsmen that globally there was shortage of potable water supply. The LSWC boss spoke on the sidelines of the 11th Olu Awoyinfa Distinguished … Read more
A former governor of Lagos State, Sen. Bola Tinubu, has described Mr. Bamidele Olumilua as a servant leader who was passionate about the unity of the country. Eko Hot Blog reports that the former old Ondo State governor died in the early hours of Thursday at the age of 80. Tinubu, in a condolence message … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Friday, June 5th, 2020 1. COVID-19 In Nigeria: NCDC Records 350 Coronavirus Cases, See Breakdown Nigeria has recorded new Coronavirus cases with the NCDC announcing 350 new cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria. READ MORE 2. Man Faints During Sex Romp With Married Lover In … Read more
Nigerian House of Representatives has resolved to set up an Ad-hoc Committee to investigate Compliance with Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Pipelines Right of Way, citing of Tanks Farms, Oil and Gas Stations within and around Residential buildings in the country, Electricity Power Lines, Communication Cable Lines, Railway Lines, Highways and the role of all … Read more
The Speaker of the House of Representatives,Femi Gbajabiamila in has denied the Purported Letter on Extension of Year Of Service For Some NASS Staff. The Press statement signed by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Speaker,Lanre Lasisi reads: “The attention of the Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila has … Read more
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) recently said that Lagos, FCT and Kano state accounted for 64.2 per cent of the total number of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic recorded in the country. The NCDC, on its website, said as, at June 3, it recorded 348 new cases bringing the total number of infection in … Read more
The Ogunbiyi Community Development Association (CDA) in Ikeja Local Government Area of Lagos State has urged the state government to intervene over an alleged constant harassment by hoodlums at the Ikeja Computer Village market. Mr. Timi Davis, Vice Chairman, Ogunbiyi CDA, who also doubled as the Chairman of a coalition of associations in Computer Village, … Read more
The Lagos State Government said that a total of 2,000 vulnerable residents have benefited from its ”Eko Cares” initiative. Aderemi Adebowale, Special Adviser to the Governor on Civic Engagement, disclosed this recently during the 2020 Ministerial Press Briefing in commemoration of Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s first year in office. Adebowale said that the initiative was part … Read more
Attempts by the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) to sack the Clerk to the National Assembly, Mohammed Ataba Sani-Omolori and about 150 seniors directors over alleged illegal extension of their service, has suffered a setback. This development followed the decision of the Speaker, House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila to uphold the resolution of the 8th … Read more
The Speaker of Nigeran House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has said the House under his leadership would continue to engage the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to better the lives of the Nigerian workers so that they could always put in their best. The Speaker, who commended Nigerian workers for their sacrifices over the years, said … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Thursday, June 4th, 2020 1. Nigeria Records 348 New Cases As COVID-19 Toll Crosses 11,000 Mark Nigeria Centre for Disease Control on Wednesday disclosed that the country has confirmed three hundred and fourty eight new COVID-19 cases READ MORE 2. Edo, Ondo Elections: Falana … Read more
House of Representatives has on Tuesday called on the Federal Government to, as a matter of urgency and national interest, come up with a work plan, in collaboration with State Governments, to employ all the unemployed medical doctors in the country This was sequel to a motion on the urgent Need to Employ all the … Read more
…To Sue Him For Criminal Libel, Misinformation And Defamation Of Character The House of Representatives has referred the spokesman of the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere to the Police and the Department of State Security (DSS) for criminal investigation and to activate processes for requisite redress against Ikenga over the allegation … Read more
…Wants F.G To Prepare For Post-Oil Economy The Federal House of Representatives has charged the Federal Government to make adequate plans and preparations for a post-oil economy in Nigeria saying the lawmakers were disturbed by the dwindling fortunes of the petroleum market in years to come, The House also urged the Federal Government to direct … Read more
The Nigerian House of Representatives has passed a resolution ordering a forensic audit of the activities of the Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Limited from inception to date, especially over an alleged contract scam of N8 billion. The House noted that while the fixed satellite service business has proven lucrative in so many countries with a … Read more