The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate alleged smuggling activities by personnel of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). The House took the decision at a plenary session on Wednesday following the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by the member representing Badagry Federal Constituency, Lagos State, Oluwaseun Whingan. Whingan cited an … Read more
The House of Representatives has ordered the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command to stop harassing motorists and release vehicles that have been impounded solely for violations related to tinted glasses and covered number plates. The lawmakers also urged the FCT Police Command to issue a public notice granting a grace period of not less … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has declared the seat of Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu, the member representing the Ethiope East/Ethiope West Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, vacant. EKO HOT BLOG reports that this follows her defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement issued on Friday, the PDP called on the Independent National … Read more
Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu, daughter of ex-Delta State Governor James Ibori, has left the PDP for the APC. A member of the House of Representatives for Ethiope East/Ethiope West Constituency, has announced her defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a letter read by … Read more
The Labour Party (LP) has vowed to pursue legal actions to declare vacant the seats of four lawmakers who recently defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing their actions as unconstitutional and a betrayal of public trust. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia Opens Doors to Migrants Amid Workforce Shortage Crisis Erupts at Celestial Church of … Read more
A major defection has hit the Labour Party (LP) caucus in the House of Representatives as four members switched allegiance to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). EKO HOT BLOG reports that the defections, announced on Thursday by Speaker Abbas Tajudeen, involve lawmakers from four states: Kaduna, Imo, Edo, and Cross River. The defectors are … Read more
Bello El-Rufai, the eldest son of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has strongly denied reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) raided his residence in Kaduna and uncovered large sums of money in various currencies, as well as drugs. In a statement sighted by EKO HOT BLOG, El-Rufai dismissed the rumors as … Read more
The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the retirement of over 1,000 staff of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the associated N50 billion payoff scheme. The decision was reached during Tuesday’s plenary session following a motion of urgent national importance moved by Kama Nkemkama, representing the Ohaozara/Onicha/Ivo Federal Constituency of Ebonyi State. … Read more
On Tuesday, the House of Representatives witnessed a chaotic scene as lawmakers clashed in a heated shouting match over President Bola Tinubu’s controversial Tax Reform Bill. The turmoil erupted during a session when the House spokesperson and Chairman of the Media and Publicity Committee, Akin Rotimi, made a remark regarding the tax bills while presenting … Read more
The Senate confirmed on Tuesday, the appointment of Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede as the substantive Chief of Army Staff (COAS), following the adoption of the Army Committee’s screening report. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia Opens Doors to Migrants Amid Workforce Shortage Crisis Erupts at Celestial Church of Christ in Lagos Over N5m Donation EFCC Alleges Nigerian Banks … Read more
The House of Representatives Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution will convene a national dialogue on local government autonomy on Monday, December 2, 2024. Deputy Speaker of the House and Chairman of the Committee, Benjamin Kalu, announced this on Thursday during a meeting at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia … Read more
The House of Representatives has confirmed Olufemi Oluyede as the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) following a report presented by Babajimi Benson, Chairman of the Committee on Defense. Oluyede’s confirmation came after a thorough screening by the Joint Committee on Army and Defense on Wednesday. President Bola Tinubu had nominated Oluyede as Acting COAS following … Read more
Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, the Acting Chief of Army Staff, has vowed to restore peace across Nigeria if confirmed by the National Assembly. Oluyede made this pledge on Wednesday during his appearance before the House of Representatives Joint Committee on Defence and Army at the National Assembly Complex. Oluyede’s appointment came after the passing of … Read more
The House of Representatives on Wednesday directed its Committees on Finance and Petroleum (Upstream and Downstream) to investigate reports from the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Responsibility Commission alleging that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) withheld ₦8.48 trillion as claimed subsidies for petrol. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia Opens Doors to Migrants Amid Workforce … Read more
The House of Representatives, like the senate, has invoked the provision of paragraph 17 (3), Part 1, fifth schedule to the constitution to remove Umar Danladi as Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, CCT. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia Opens Doors to Migrants Amid Workforce Shortage Crisis Erupts at Celestial Church of Christ in Lagos … Read more
A contentious debate is brewing in the House of Representatives as lawmakers prepare to deliberate on President Bola Tinubu’s $2.2 billion (₦1.77 trillion) external loan request to fund the ₦9.7 trillion deficit in the 2024 budget. The Senate has already approved the loan, leaving the House to make its decision this week. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: … Read more
The House of Representatives will march against gender-based violence on Monday as part of activities marking the 2024 International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. House spokesman Akintunde Rotimi announced that the march, involving over 1,000 participants, will begin at the National Assembly and end at the Nigeria Police Force headquarters. The demonstration … Read more
The House of Representatives Committee on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called on the electoral body to move its offices away from local government areas across Nigeria. This resolution came after a motion by Hon. Sunday Nnamchi, who argued that relocating INEC offices to neutral grounds would help safeguard the integrity of the … Read more
The House of Representatives Committee on Solid Minerals has requested a comprehensive report from the Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, detailing the utilization of funds allocated to the ministry in the 2024 budget. This demand was made during a budget defense session where the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Mary Ogbe, represented the Minister. … Read more
Former PDP presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has criticized the House of Representatives for rejecting a bill proposing a six-year single term for the President and governors. The bill, sponsored by Ikenga Ugochinyere and 33 others, sought constitutional amendments to sections 76, 116, 132, and 136 of the 1999 Constitution to establish a single term for … Read more