Democrats have agreed to nominate Javier Martínez, a progressive whose district covers Downtown Albuquerque, to serve as New Mexico’s next speaker of the House, widely considered the most powerful legislative post at the Capitol. Eko Hot Blog reports that Martínez, 41, was picked in a closed-door meeting of the House Democratic caucus, a group that … Read more
Americans are bracing for results from consequential elections as polls begin to close across the country. Eko Hot Blog reports that polls have begun to close as Americans decided consequential races from Tuesday to Wednesday. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Crisis: Some Governors In Wike Camp Will Still Work For Atiku – Dino Melaye Contempt: Bawa Appeals … 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
A man has assaulted US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband at their residence. Eko Hot Blog reports that an assailant attacked Paul Pelosi, the husband of United States (US) House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, with a hammer at the couple’s home in San Francisco, California early Friday morning. EDITOR’S PICKS “There’s An Elevated Risk Of Terror … Read more
Reps Set To Investigate Persistent Collapse Of National Grid EKO HOT BLOG reports that the House of Representatives has resolved to investigate cases of recurring collapse of the national electricity grid. The resolution to embark on the probe followed a motion of urgent public importance moved by Sani Bala, a lawmaker from Kano … 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
Strike: Court To Rule On FGN-ASUU Suit Wednesday EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Industrial Court has fixed Wednesday, September 21 to rule on the application for an interlocutory injunction filed by the Federal Government against the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Justice Peter Hamman fixed the date on Monday after … Read more
By Babatunde Kaka First Lady of Lagos State has unveiled the Wale Raji 64 million naira cash grants for 1, 280 women in Epe EKO HOT BLOG reports that the First Lady of Lagos State, Dr Mrs Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has officially unveiled the Asiwaju Women Cooperative, Thrift & Credit Society sponsored by the Lawmaker … Read more
‘NNPC Cannot Prove 98m Litre/Day Consumption’ – Custom Boss Faults Subsidy Payment EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service, Col. Hameed Ali (rtd.), has stated that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) cannot justify the volume of Premium Motor Spirit (otherwise known as petrol) being consumed in the country … Read more
Another prominent House of Reps member has dumped PDP for NNPP in Delta State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ben Igbakpa, a member of the House of Representatives representing Ethiope Federal Constituency of Delta State has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Igbakpa, on Thursday, joined the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP). The … Read more
Reps Member Proffer Solution To Tackle Corruption, Says ‘We Need To Consult Oracle.’ EKO HOT BLOG reports that a member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yunusa Ahmad has said that to find a lasting solution to corruption in Nigeria, the oracle has to be consulted. Ahmed said this while fielding questions from … Read more
The Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila, has disclosed what transpired during the meeting between former president Obasanjo and presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Sen. Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday in Abeokuta. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, on Thursday, disclosed what transpired during the meeting … Read more
Hon. Robinson Uwak Arrested For Criminal Defamation Of Character, Conspiracy To Commit Murder EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Robinson Uwak has been arrested for alleged criminal defamation of character against the member representing Bende Federal Constituency of Abia State, Rep. Benjamin Kalu. EDITOR’S PICK: Adeleke … Read more
Tinubu/Shettima: ‘Fear Not’, Fani-Kayode urged Nigerian Christians. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former Minister of Aviation and chieftaincy of the APC, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, has urged Nigerian Christians not to be afraid of Islamisation, and marginalization in the national scheme of things in the country as a result of the Muslim-Muslim tickets presented … Read more
By Babatunde Kaka Hon Wale Raji describes the Aladeshonyin as a unique monarch who since ascending the throne of his ancestors has strengthened religious harmony in Odo-Noforija Kingdom Hon Raji also urged the entire community to continue to extend their hands of fellowship towards the monarch for peace and prosperity EDITOR’S PICK: Ogunkelu Hails Tinubu, … Read more
By Babatunde Kaka Hon Wale Raji said the Ileya is a festival that unites everyone in Epe community, irrespective of their religion He enjoined his constituents to make it a duty to register and collect their Permanent Voters Card, PVC, in preparation for the 2023 general elections EDITOR’S PICK: Ogunkelu Hails Tinubu, Other Governors For … Read more
The bill prescribes 20 years jail time for ballot box snatchers It is a consolidation of several bills including a Senate version EDITOR’S PICK Ohanaeze Reveals Why Nnamdi Kanu Was Denied Bail Drama As PDP Gives Ex-President Obasanjo 48hrs To Clarify Atiku’s ‘Regret’ Remarks Tinubu Jets Out To France [See Why] EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
Kyari stated that the government cannot afford the payment of subsidies on diesel The lawmakers had summoned stakeholders in the oil and gas sector, including NNPC and NMDPRA to an investigative hearing EDITOR’S PICK Ohanaeze Reveals Why Nnamdi Kanu Was Denied Bail Drama As PDP Gives Ex-President Obasanjo 48hrs To Clarify Atiku’s ‘Regret’ Remarks Tinubu … Read more
Wale Raji Coasts To Victory at APC Primaries The election was not only historic based on the conduct; but free, fair, transparent and credible. EDITOR’S PICK [BREAKING] Alleged N96b Fraud: Supreme Court Set To Deliver Judgment In Amaechi’s Appeal BREAKING: Popular Nigerian Journalist Arrested By FIB [PHOTO] JUST IN: Terrorists Invade Bishop Kukah’s Church Kidnap … Read more