Misconduct Allegations Extended for Another Three Months More Time to Probe Council Chairman The Cross River State House of Assembly has extended the suspension of Theresa Ushie, the Chairman of Bekwarra Local Government Area, for another three months. Eko Hot Blog reports that Ushie was first suspended in June over allegations of gross misconduct following … Read more
Doctors Face Sanction Over Death of Pregnant Woman, Baby In Akwa Ibom. Committee blames negligence, not lack of resources, for tragedy. Governor, health officials urged to impose disciplinary measures. Three doctors at Ikot Ekpene General Hospital in Akwa Ibom State are facing disciplinary action following the death of a pregnant woman, Ndiana Amos, and her … Read more
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has signed the 2025 budget into law, just 10 days after presenting it to the State House of Assembly. The budget, titled “Sustaining Transformation and Inclusive Development,” amounts to N790.4 billion, with N551.5 billion allocated for capital projects and N238.8 billion for recurrent expenses. During the signing ceremony on … Read more
The Kogi State House of Assembly has called for the removal of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Chairman Ola Olukoyede, citing the alleged mishandling of the corruption case against former Kogi governor Yahaya Bello. During a plenary session in Lokoja on Monday, the legislators condemned the EFCC’s attempted arrest of Bello, describing the agency’s … Read more
The Anambra State chapter of the Labour Party (LP) has announced its decision to pursue legal action and formally declined to endorse the upcoming local government elections scheduled for September 28. During a weekend press conference, the party’s state working committee informed journalists of their intent to challenge what they described as a hasty … Read more
Lagos Assembly asked Sanwo-Olu to take ‘major steps’ to prevent planned protest. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State House of Assembly has called on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to take “major steps” to avert the planned nationwide protest in the state. EDITOR’S PICKS FG Agency NBS Feeding Nigerians False Inflation Figures – APC Tunji Alausa, … Read more
Imo State House of Assembly recommends removing Chief Judge Theresa Chikeka due to misconduct and altering her date of birth, which she refused to defend before the committee. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Imo State House of Assembly has recommended the removal of Chief Judge Theresa Chikeka following allegations of misconduct. The decision was … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Senate and House of Representatives will reconvene on Thursday, June 27, cutting short their Sallah and end-of-first-session break. Both chambers had planned to adjourn until Tuesday, July 2. However, Senator Yemi Adaramodu (APC-Ekiti South), chairman of Senate committees on media and public affairs, and Dr. Yahaya Danzaria, Clerk of … Read more
Rivers Court Bars Speaker Amaewhule and his group from sitting as state House of Assembly members. The order came from a suit filed by pro-Governor Fubara lawmakers led by Speaker Victor Oko-Jumbo. The court adjourned the case to July 1st, 2024, after previously restricting the governor and others from interacting with the affected lawmakers. EKO … Read more
Cross River Speaker, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ekom Ayambem, was impeached over allegations of misappropriation of funds. The impeachment was led by Hon. Effiom Ekarika and seconded by Hon. Omang Charles Omang. Ayambem was elected Speaker in June 2023 and represents Ikom 2 State Constituency. EKO HOT BLOG reports the Speaker of the Cross River State House … Read more
PDP asserts control over Rivers State after lawmakers’ defection Defectors deemed to have vacated seats per constitutional provisions Party cautions APC against attempts to forcefully take over the state Eko Hot Blog reports that amidst the ongoing political tussle in Rivers State, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has declared its firm control over the state’s … Read more
Blessing Agbebaku, the Edo Assembly speaker, unilaterally suspended three lawmakers. The suspension follows alleged juju scare and a plot to impeach Agbebaku and other principal officers. Tension rises as suspended lawmakers protest and demand voting rights in the Assembly. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Blessing Agbebaku, the speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly representing … Read more
Rafiu Ibrahim is an ally of former Senate President Bukola Saraki. He represented Kwara South Senatorial District between 2015 and 2019. The late politician unsuccessfully attempted to return to the Senate in 2019 and 2023. Eko Hot Blog reports that Senator Rafiu Ibrahim, an ally of former Kwara State Governor and Nigeria’s Senate President, Bukola … Read more
Rivers Crisis Escalates As Assembly Overrides Gov Fubara, Enacts Service Law Lawmakers assert authority by overriding Governor’s veto on multiple bills. Constitutional provisions cited as basis for legislative action in Nigeria’s state governance. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Rivers State House of Assembly, in a session convened on Friday, voted against Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s enactment … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the eight lawmakers suspended by the Zamfara State House of Assembly stated on Sunday that they were forced to leave the state by political thugs after revealing the escalating insecurity in the region. Editor’s Pick Tinubu Speaks On Killing Of Military Officers In Delta, Reveals Next Plan Nigeria Needs A … Read more
Eko hot blog reports that in a bid to maintain peace and order, the Plateau State Police Command has intensified security measures by sealing off the roads leading to the state House of Assembly complex in Jos. Editor’s pick: Wike To Appoint Nine Permanent Secretaries In FCTA Why SIMs Previously Linked To NIN Were … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a remarkable turn of events, Chief Olisa Igbonwa, who was reportedly buried alive by his kinsmen in Alor, Idemili South Local Government Area in 2022, made a sensational reappearance last week at the Anambra State House of Assembly. The incident unfolded as he confronted his elder brother, Chief Uzoma Igbonwa, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour Party (LP) has reacted to the defection of 27 lawmakers from the Rivers State House of Assembly. This online media platform recall that various political stakeholders have claimed that the defection of the lawmakers automatically means that they have lost their seats in the legislature. EDITOR’S PICKS New … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State House of Assembly has bemoaned the alleged recklessness of some motorists operating in the state just as the lawmakers raised concerns over the activities of some officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA). The assembly, led by their Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, expressed their … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports the Borno State Police Command, on Friday, released an update on the killing of the 24-year-old daughter of a Borno House of Assembly member representing Ngala local government area. According to the command, two suspects, Adamu Alhaji Ibrahim of Dikechiri and Bukar Wadiya of Dikechiri have been arrested over the … Read more