Eko Hot Blog reports that the House of Representatives has commenced probe of the activities of the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. The lawmakers are investigating the agency, which is saddled with the management of the Nigeria sovereign wealth fund, into which the surplus income produced from Nigeria’s excess oil … Read more
Hon. Wale Raji, the Member of House of Representatives for Epe Federal Constituency, has said governance is about catering to the welfare of the entire populace and not about leaders satisfying their self-interest. The lawmaker was responding to criticisms that he did not fix the road to his home until now after the contractor in … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the House of Representatives has summoned the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Folashade Yemi-Esan and the Accountant-General of the Federation, Oluwatoyin Madein, to appear before its Committee. The Chairman of the Ad hoc Committee on the Non-remittance of the National Housing Fund (NHF) and the utilisation of the … Read more
Epe Kayokayo Festival is the biggest religious, cultural, and social annual event in Epe, Lagos. It commemorates the arrival of King Kosoko of Lagos in Epe land in 1851. The festival, which has religious significance, brings the people of Epe both home and in the diaspora, to felicitate and interact every year. Eko Hot Blog … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the House of Representatives has commenced its annual recess as it adjourned plenary until September. The recess was announced by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas on Thursday after constituting the House Standing Committees. Mr Abbas constituted 134 committees for the 10th House. The former Leader of the House, Ado Doguwa, who stepped … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that MTN, GLO, Airtel and other telecom network providers have been warned against the act of reselling already purchased Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards to another subscriber after months of unuse. The House of Representatives gave the warning as it mandated its Committee on Telecommunications (when constituted) to interface with Global … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has declared a total and indefinite strike action. Recall that the doctors in the early days of July issued a two-week ultimatum to the federal government for the implementation of all their demands. EDITOR’S PICKS 7 Powerful Nigerian Women Who Paved The Way … Read more
For many politicians, politics is a means to simply enrich themselves and has little to do with helping people who voted them into office. But for some politicians, politics is about empowering the grassroots and making them seen by their government. Hon. Olusegun Olulade, popularly known as Eleniyan (Man of the People), is a member … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee on International Boundary Dispute Between Nigeria and Cameroon on Thursday said it might consider a fresh application to appeal the International Court of Justice judgment that ceded Bakassi to Cameroon. The Ad hoc Committee was set up by the House to probe the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the newly elected Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, on Monday, visited the former President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari in London. Recall that Abbas was elected by members of the 10th House of Representatives on Tuesday, June 13 as Speaker. EDITOR’S PICKS Shehu Sani Slams Wike’s Appointment Obsession, … Read more
Obi: Nigerian exodus could be a boon if conducive environment for return is created. Obi cites China, India, Ireland as examples of diaspora benefiting their countries. Despite rejected motion, Obi committed to building attractive Nigeria for professionals. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has said that the rising exodus … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr. Tajudeen Abbas, has appointed Rep. Wale Raji of the Epe Federal Constituency, Lagos State, as the Chairman of the House Welfare Committee. The speaker made the announcement on Thursday in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS Tinubu Appoints Dele Alake, Wale Edun, Ribadu, Others As … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that the House of Representatives has unanimously voted against a motion seeking to make the Federal Government address the issues causing Nigerian professionals to migrate to other countries en masse, in search of greener pastures. A new member of the House, Philip Agbese, had moved a motion titled ‘Need to Declare Emigration of … Read more
Women Supporting Women for Greater Heights has appealed to the Lagos State APC to replace Femi Gbajabiamila in the House of Representatives with Jamila Mu’azu-Olukosi. Citing her party dedication, constituency empowerment, and extensive party involvement. They seek President Tinubu’s intervention and support from advocates of positive political ideologies. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Women Supporting … Read more
The House of Representatives urges Tinubu to implement urgent palliative measures for Nigerians affected by fuel subsidy removal. Skyrocketing petrol prices and increased costs of goods and services have caused widespread hardship. Committees are assigned to ensure compliance and address gully erosion on a critical road. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the House of Representatives … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has signed the Nigeria Data Protection Bill, 2023 into law, Establishing a legal framework for personal information protection in Nigeria. The bill was sent to the Senate and House of Representatives for consideration by former President Muhammadu Buhari. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has signed the Nigeria Data Protection … Read more
Arewa Women Movement supports Tajudeen Abbas as Speaker, expecting political change. APC leaders endorse Abbas, urging unity. Transformative leadership expected in 10th assembly. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Arewa Women Movement for Tinubu/Shettima, a support group, said the choice of Tajudeen Abbas as Speaker of the House of Representatives will change the complexity of … Read more
The leader of the Labour Party (LP) in Bauchi State praises the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the mistake that caused Peter Obi to leave the party. The LP leader suggests that if PDP hadn’t let Peter Obi go, certain elected officials would not have happened. Peter Obi joined LP and ran for the 2023 … Read more
The Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives is mourning the death of media pioneer, High Chief Raymond Dokpesi. He was highly respected for his entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and commitment to Nigeria’s unity, stability, and development. His legacy will continue to impact lives for many years to come. EKO HOT BLOG report that the passing of … Read more
House of Representatives approved an amendment to extend the implementation year of the capital Buhari had requested approval for the capital expenditure component of the budget due to devastating floods. Additionally, the House passed a bill for an Act to amend the Central Bank of Nigeria Act, 2007. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the House … Read more