Gbajabiamila to assume office as chief of staff, June 14 Vow to work with Tinubu in discharging enormous tasks ahead Eko Hot Blog reports that Femi Gbajabiamila has expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for appointing him as his chief of staff (CoS). The outgoing speaker of the House of Representatives was appointed on Friday. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that after many weeks of speculations, President Bola Tinubu on Friday, officially appointed the outgoing Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, as his new Chief of Staff. This online media platform reported that the latest development was contained in a statement signed by the State House Director of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the outgoing speaker of the House Of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has finally spoken about his purported appointment as the chief of staff to President Tinubu. EDITOR’S PICKS I Will Not Condone Working At Cross Purposes, Tinubu Warns Service Chiefs Watch Moment Police Officers Chased Motorist To Death Over Fuel Sanwo-Olu … Read more
Recall Gbajabiamila earlier denied reports linking him to the appointment. It’s still not clear whether he will get the appointment or not. However, there is no official confirmation yet that he has gotten the job. Eko Hot Blog reports that Olanrewaju Smart Wasiu, the Chief of Staff (CoS) to the Speaker of the House of … Read more
President-elect, Bola Tinubu plays reconciliatory role in Gbajabiamila and Faleke rift. This follows the leadership tussle in the House of Representatives. The two prominent members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) had been at odds over the speakership position in the 10th House of Representatives. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a bid to resolve … Read more
Speakership Battle: the APC finds itself in a dilemma as opposition parties strategize major upset. About 10 members of the APC have declared interest to contest the speakership. Gbajabiamila will have a top battle because most of the men in the race backed him in 2019 to become the speaker. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Femi Gbajabiamila has denied ‘lobbying’ to be Tinubu’s Chief of Staff. Speaking with journalists in Abuja, Gbajabiamila said he “knows nothing” about lobbying for the job. The lawmaker described the allegations as fake news. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has debunked the allegation of lobbying to … Read more
Gbajabiamila congratulated Tinubu, stating that God has answered their prayers. Gbajabiamila has expressed belief that under the leadership of President-elect Bola Tinubu, Nigeria would experience unparalleled progress and advancement. The former Lagos State governor defeated the likes of Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and Peter Obi of the Labour Party, LP, to … Read more
The Council of State has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to increase the production of Naira Naira notes. The council made the plea on Friday during a meeting held at the presidential villa, in Abuja. The meeting was presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Council of … Read more
Emefiele has assured the House of Representatives that old Naira notes will still be accepted beyond the February 10 deadline. Emefiele stated this on Tuesday while appearing before the House of Representatives ad hoc committee. The Speaker of the House, Femi Gbajabiamila said the CBN Act mandates commercial banks to accept old notes. EKO HOT … Read more
CBN Governor Emefiele is in fresh trouble as Reps threatened warrant of arrest on him over naira notes swap. Section 89 gives the parliament power to issue a warrant of arrest on anybody who refuses to honour an invitation from them. The lawmakers would reconvene on Tuesday to take an action against Emefiele and other … Read more
NASS is set to pass the 2023 budget next week. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Assembly (NASS) is expected to pass the 2023 Appropriation Bill next week. The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, had at various times during the week indicated that the Federal Government’s … Read more
Buhari has proposed an N819.5bn supplementary budget and has blamed the recent flood. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the national assembly to approve a supplementary budget of N819 billion. Buhari’s request was read by Femi Gbajabiamila, speaker of the house of representatives, during the plenary session on Wednesday. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Emefiele has refused to appear before reps over cash withdrawal limits. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, on Tuesday failed to honour the invitation by members of the House of Representatives to explain the proposed cash withdrawal limit policy. This will be the second time … Read more
Lagos was agog on Saturday during the campaign rally of the All Progressives Congress (APC) with different dignitaries in attendance. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the APC held its campaign rally for all the party’s candidates contesting in the 2023 general election. EDITOR’S PICKS Why We Will Mobilize Support For Tinubu, Other APC Candidates – … Read more
ASUU has ended its NEC meeting in Abuja with a resolution to wait for the intervention of Femi Gbajabiamila. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has ended its National Executive Committee, NEC meeting, with a resolution not to embark on another strike action following the payment of half salaries … Read more
Govt has paid lecturers half their salaries for the month of October. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has only paid lecturers under the umbrella of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU for 18 working days in the month of October. Lecturers and senior members of ASUU, who spoke to PUNCH correspondent … Read more
Please Return To Classrooms— Buhari Begs ASUU In Independence Day Speech EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has urged members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to call off their ongoing strike action and return to the classrooms while negotiations continue. He made the plea while delivering a speech to … Read more
Drama As FG Debunks Taking ASUU To Court, Hints On Fresh Negotiation EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige has clarified that the Federal Government did not take the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to court over its prolonged strike. Ngige claimed he would have failed … Read more
ASUU: Reps To Meet Lecturers On Tuesday Over Prolonged Strike EKO HOT BLOG reports that the House of Representatives and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have scheduled a meeting for tomorrow to dialogue on the latter’s seven-month-old strike. ASUU is expected to submit a written presentation of its perspective on the … Read more