The Senate has passed a bill to amend the 2022 Supplementary Appropriation Act, extending the implementation period for N819bn The bill was passed during an emergency plenary session, following the House of Representatives’ earlier approval. The extension aims to allow for the full utilization of capital releases and the completion of critical infrastructure projects. EKO … Read more
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Idris Wase, is still vying for the speakership of the 10th assembly despite his party’s endorsement of other candidates. Wase argues that the APC’s decision contradicts Nigeria’s Federal Character Principle. He refuses to withdraw or step down from the race, even after meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari. … Read more
Police officers averted a suicide attempt in Lagos on Tuesday. The person attempting suicide had planned to jump into a lagoon. But police officers attached to the RRS were able to dissuade him from carrying out the act. Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) in Lagos State have prevented … Read more
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has blamed the CBN for the shortage of passport booklets in the country. The delay in the issuance and renewal of passports prompted an investigation by the House of Representatives. It led to the appearance of NIS boss, Idris Jere, who revealed that major components for producing booklets are sourced … Read more
Muktar Betara Aliyu has announced his bid to contest for the position of Speaker in the 10th House Representative. He made his intentions known at Transcorp Hilton hotel and was flanked by other contestants and allies. The APC had officially zoned the position of the speaker to the North-West while the Deputy Speaker was zoned … Read more
Last week, Tinubu endorsed Abbas for Speaker of the House. On Monday, the APC nominated the lawmaker as the party’s preferred choice for the 10th assembly. He has weighed in on how he will lead the lower legislative chamber. Eko Hot Blog reports that Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, an aspirant for the Speakership position in the … Read more
The House of Representatives has announced a postponement in the resumption of plenaries. The lawmakers were expected to resume plenary on May 9th but the date has been shifted to May 16th, 2023. The shift in date is to allow the legislators to partake in the ongoing induction program of the 10th National Assembly. … Read more
Opposition members-elect have rejected the All Progressives Congress’ zoning arrangement for the Speaker position. They have vowed to elect Hon. Muktar Aliyu Betara as the Speaker of the 10th Assembly, despite his North East origin. The minority members believe that APC’s decision cannot be binding on them and that they want a speaker who can … Read more
The APC holds a narrow majority in the House of Representatives. The majority puts the party in pole position to produce the next Speaker of the House. The president-elect has revealed his preferred choice for the position. Eko Hot Blog can authoritatively report that President-elect Bola Tinubu has endorsed Tajudeen Abbas, a member of the … Read more
The House of Representatives orders INEC to clean up its voters’ register due to irregularities. There are millions of fictitious voters whose names appear on the INEC voters’ register, along with dead voters, according to a motion moved by a lawmaker at Thursday’s plenary. The lawmakers have directed INEC to conduct public enlightenment and delete … Read more
In November 2018, President Buhari appointed Dabiri-Erewa as the Chairman/CEO of NiDCOM. However, the Senate delayed the confirmation of her appointment until May 2019. The president is asking the upper legislative chamber to consider her reappointment four years later. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has reappointed Abike Dabiri-Erewa for a second term … Read more
Alhaja Nimotallahi passed away on April 29. She was a prominent member of the Epe community. Rep. Raji has joined several people, who knew her, in mourning her passing. Eko Hot Blog reports that Wale Raji, the member of House of Representatives, Epe Federal Constituency, has mourned the passing of Alhaja Uthman Nimotallahi Ejide. She … Read more
Yari has urged APC to prioritize competence-based zoning for National Assembly. The Ex-Zamfara Governor warned against inciting religious tensions within the party. Yari emphasized North’s vital role in APC’s victory, urged region to produce next Senate president. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Abdul’Aziz Yari, former Governor of Zamfara State and newly elected senator, took to … Read more
A Court has approved a motion to compel Kano AG to prosecute Doguwa for murder. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kano State Attorney General has been ordered by a Kano State High Court to file murder charges against the House of Representatives Minority Leader, Alhassan Ado Doguwa, following the granting of an ex parte … Read more
The Court of Appeal in Akure has validated the nomination of Adegboyega Adefarati as the candidate of the House of Representatives for the APC in the 2023 election. This decision comes after the State High Court nullified Adefarati’s candidacy, which was contested by him through the appellate court. The lower court was found to have … Read more
Members-elect of the House of Representatives have formed a new alliance called ‘The 10th Assembly Pathfinders’ ahead of the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly in June. The group is drawn from across party lines and aims to build a strong, independent, and respectable parliament that works for Nigerians. Their agenda includes promoting national unity, … Read more
President-elect Bola Tinubu has reacted to the controversy around the Adamawa State governorship election. He has charged the police to investigate the matter and advised aggrieved candidates to pursue legitimate means of addressing their grievances. Tinubu congratulated the winners of the supplementary elections held in Kebbi and Adamawa States, and called for a rededication to … Read more
Benjamin Kalu has stated that APC lawmakers vying for the speakership seat need to negotiate and lobby opposition members to secure victory. Kalu emphasised the importance of the opposition in determining the outcome of the election. He also urged aspirants to engage with the opposition to understand their demands and secure their votes. EKO HOT … Read more
The INEC has declared Ibrahim Lamido of the APC as the winner of the Sokoto East Senate seat at the National Assembly. The APC has also won eight out of the 10 House of Representatives seats covered by supplementary election. With the results, the APC currently has two Senate and eight House of Representatives seats, … Read more
Last year, Tambuwal ran for president on the platform of the PDP. He, however, withdrew from the race in support of the eventual nominee of the party. The Sokoto governor opted to run for the senate and he has been successful in his bid. Eko Hot Blog reports that Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, has … Read more