Wale Raji recently won reelection as the representative of Epe Federal Constituency. One of his long-running welfare programmes is a cash allowance scheme for the elderly. The lawmaker has continued the tradition after his reelection. Eko Hot Blog reports that Wale Raji, a member of the House of Representatives representing Epe Federal Constituency, has paid … Read more
Ad hoc committee set up by the Nigerian House of Representatives to investigate illegal crude oil sales by the NNPC has commenced its hearing. The committee is led by Mark Gbillah who began investigation proceedings on Tuesday. According to the Speaker of the House, Femi Gbajabiamila, who was represented by Ibrahim, the committee had the … Read more
A bill in the House of Representatives recently generated controversy. The bill seeks to delay the migration of Nigerian-trained medical and dental personnel by at least five years after qualification. The bill has spurred heated reactions from various quarters, including the national body for resident doctors. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Association of … Read more
APC says it will resist the opposition parties’ plot to take over the leadership of the House of Reps in the 10th National Assembly. The opposition members-elect have formed a group called Greater Majority’ and are using their numbers as bargaining power in their negotiations with the speakership aspirants of the APC. The APC Director … Read more
Wale Raji won the February 25 House of Representatives election for Epe Federal Constituency. The victory marked his third consecutive success at the polls. Specifically, he is the first representative in the district to get a third term. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Ijebu Traditional Rulers have congratulated the member representing Epe … Read more
Wale Raji is currently serving a second term in the House of Representatives. He was elected for a third term in the February 25 national assembly election. The lawmaker was among more than 300 reps-elect who received their certificates of return on Wednesday. Eko Hot Blog reports that Wale Raji, the lawmaker representing Epe Federal … Read more
Majority house of Reps leader facing multiple charges of illegal possession of firearms and conspiracy has been granted bail of N500 million naira. However stringent rules govern the bail terms as the politician has to provide sureties of an Emir and a civil servant. In addition, Doguwa’s international passport is to be confiscated by the … Read more
The recently concluded 2023 House of Representatives elections in Lagos State witnessed winners and losers. The APC won 19 federal constituencies, with Labour Party emerging victorious in 5. Popular singer and musician Banky W was runner-up in Eti-Osa for the PDP. EKO HOT BLOG details the winners and losers of the House of Representatives election … Read more
The All Progressives Congress has emerged quite triumphant in the Lagos State elections contrary to the general believe as they are able to capture the House of Representatives and the National Assembly. According to the emerging results, they have captured all 20 of the House of Representatives seats. APC were also able to nab the … Read more
Nigerians have been struggling to access the redesigned naira notes for several weeks. The situation has persisted despite numerous promises by the federal government to sort it out. Gbajabiamila spoke about the situation with his constituents on Sunday. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has revealed his … Read more
The two “brothers”, Keyamo and Dogara, put their friendship aside for a while on Sunday as they publicly insulted each other. Dogara had described President Muhammadu Buhari’s endorsement of Tinubu as a joke. Keyamo took offence with the comment and insulted the former House speaker. Eko Hot Blog reports that the spokesperson of the All … Read more
The CBN is set to phase out the use of the old N200, N500, and N1,000 notes from February 1, 2023. However, shortage of the new notes has threatened the apex bank’s target. The Kano government lamented that the shortage has inflicted “hardship” on residents. Eko Hot Blog reports that Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, … Read more
Kevin McCarthy has been elected the US House Speaker after a historic 15th vote. Eko Hot Blog reports that that Kevin McCarthy has been elected as the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives after four days of negotiations and 15 rounds of voting. EDITOR’S PICKS NBA Leadership Visits Lagos Attorney-general Amid Prosecution Of … Read more
TikTok has been banned from electronic devices managed by the US House of Representatives, according to an internal notice sent to House staff. Eko Hot Blog reports that users who install the short-form video app on any House mobile device will be asked to remove the software, according to the notice, which was provided by … Read more
INEC says the persistent attacks on its offices may affect the conduct of the 2023 elections. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has raised the alarm that the conduct of the 2023 elections may be affected if the attacks on its offices persist. EDITOR’S PICKS Fourth INEC Office Set Ablaze … Read more
Dogara has tackled Wike, saying he did not know that he had amnesia. Eko Hot Blog reports that a former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has suggested that Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State is suffering from amnesia. EDITOR’S PICKS My Age, Academic Records Have Been Consistent – Tinubu Why MDAs Could … Read more
PDP appointed Dogara as the party’s presidential campaign council member. Eko Hot Blog reports that the former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has been appointed a member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) presidential campaign council (PCC). EDITOR’S PICKS 2023 Election Must Be A Turning Point If Nigeria Is Ready To Get … Read more
The National Assembly Commission has named an acting clerk for the federal legislature. Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Assembly Commission has appointed Magaji Tambuwal as the acting clerk of the national assembly. EDITOR’S PICKS Alleged Grass-Cutting Fraud: EFCC To Appeal Dismissal Of Case Against Babachir Lawal, Others Abacha Loot: US Repatriates $20m To … Read more
Hakeem Jefferies has launched a bid to succeed Pelosi as leader of the US House Democrats. Eko Hot Blog reports that New York Rep. Hakeem Jeffries has announced his intention to succeed United States House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi as the leader of Democrats in the lower chamber. EDITOR’S PICKS End Of An Era: … Read more
Republicans have won the control of the US House of Representatives. Eko Hot Blog reports that Republicans won control of the US House of Representatives on Wednesday, according to the American media projections. EDITOR’S PICKS I Will Hand Over A Nigeria That Is Free From Insecurity – Buhari Troops Neutralise Bandit Leader, Repel Attack In … Read more