Labour Party Caucus Leader in the House of Representatives, Afam Ogene, has strongly criticized the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for its unclear stance on the concurrent use of old and new Naira notes, describing the situation as confusing for the public. Ogene’s statement, made in Abuja on Friday, followed a recent clarification from the … Read more
First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu has donated N40 million and essential food items to support victims of the devastating tanker explosion in Majiya village, Jigawa State, which occurred on October 16 and has claimed over 170 lives. In addition, the House of Representatives pledged N100 million to assist those affected by the tragedy. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
A Deputy Comptroller of the Nigerian Correctional Services (NCoS), Emby Anukwara, has revealed that crossdresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, was placed in a ‘privilege cell’ during his time in Kirikiri Prison. According to Anukwara, this decision was made after a medical examination determined that Bobrisky had both male and female sex organs. The … Read more
Farouk Lawan, a former member of the House of Representatives, has been released from prison after completing a five-year sentence for bribery. Lawan departed the Kuje Custodial Centre in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, on Tuesday. He previously served as the chairman of the House of Representatives ad hoc committee investigating the multi-billion naira petrol subsidy fraud … Read more
The Senate has announced that the Federal Government is expected to submit the Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP) once President Bola Tinubu returns from his overseas trip. The MTEF is a key legal document that sets the budgetary guidelines for the nation and is traditionally submitted to the parliament before … Read more
The House of Representatives has responded to the recent increase in petroleum product prices by demanding an immediate reversal of the hikes in petrol and cooking gas prices. This initiative was led by Deputy Minority Leader Aliyu Madaki and supported by 111 other lawmakers. EDITOR’S PICKS ICYMI: Nigerian TikToker, Oloba Salo Reportedly Shot in Lekki, … Read more
The House of Representatives has urged the federal government to summon the Libyan Ambassador to Nigeria to explain the circumstances surrounding holding the senior national football team, the Super Eagles hostage for 14 hours without good water. EKO HOT BLOG recalls that the Eagles, travelling with about 22 players, technical crew, NFF officials and some … Read more
The House of Representatives has advanced a bill proposing free internet access in select public places across Nigeria, passing its first reading last week. Sponsored by Abubakar Kusada, representing Kankia/Ingawa/Kusada Federal Constituency of Katsina State, the bill is titled “An Act to provide the legal framework for the free internet access programme in selected public … Read more
The House of Representatives marked the International Day of the Girl Child with a symbolic gesture on Thursday as Speaker Tajudeen Abbas handed over his seat to 16-year-old gender advocate, Isabel Anani, to preside over a special session. This annual event, observed globally on October 11 and declared by the United Nations, highlights the challenges … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has yielded to pressure from lawmakers by conferring the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON), the nation’s second-highest national honor, on the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas. EKO HOT BLOG reports that this was disclosed on Friday in a statement by the President’s Special Adviser … Read more
A bill for an Act to establish the Nigeria Surrogacy Regulatory Commission has passed a second reading in the House of Representatives. The bill which sought monitoring and supervision of surrogacy arrangements and to provide for the registration and regulation of surrogacy was sponsored by Rep. Olamijuwonlo Alao-Akala (APC-Oyo) at plenary on Thursday. EDITOR’S PICK: … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has submitted four tax reform bills to the House of Representatives, requesting their consideration and swift passage. The announcement was made during a plenary session on Thursday, where Speaker Abbas Tajudeen read the President’s letter, highlighting the importance of the proposed legislation. The bills aim to align with Tinubu’s administration’s objectives … Read more
The House of Representatives has rejected the National Honour conferred on Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas. The House accused President Bola Tinubu of discriminating against the green chamber of the National Assembly after conferring a higher honour to Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Recall that President Tinubu, had during the occasion to mark Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary celebration, … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied allegations of accepting a bribe to drop money laundering charges against Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky. On Monday, the EFCC clarified that the money laundering charges were dropped following Bobrisky’s court confession about naira abuse and disclosure from the Special Control Unit Against Money Laundering … Read more
Michael Anugwa, the Deputy Controller of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS officer) and head of the Medium Security Custodial Centre (MSCC) in Kirikiri, Lagos, has denied reports of his suspension from the service. Addressing the House of Representatives joint committee on financial crimes and reformatory institutions, which is investigating bribery allegations involving the NCoS and … Read more
Social media influencer Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has announced his intention to present new evidence against controversial cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, during a House of Representatives investigative hearing on Monday. Through his lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, VeryDarkMan revealed that this fresh evidence, which has not yet been made public, could … Read more
Social media activist Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has disclosed how he obtained the controversial phone recording of popular cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, widely known as Bobrisky. Otse revealed that the recording was provided by an individual to whom Bobrisky owed money, and he submitted part of this recording to a committee investigating bribery allegations. … Read more
The lawyer representing Nigerian crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has provided an explanation for his client’s absence before the House of Representatives. Bobrisky was scheduled to appear on Monday to address allegations of bribing officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to drop money laundering charges, and the Nigerian Correctional Services … Read more
Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, expressed his frustration over the absence of Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, at the ongoing investigation by the House of Representatives’ joint committee. This panel is probing allegations of bribery involving officials from the Nigerian Correctional Service and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). EDITOR’S PICKS: … Read more
The House of Representatives has prohibited journalists from covering its investigative hearing regarding the ₦15 million corruption allegations involving crossdresser Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky. This decision also involves the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigerian Correctional Services (NCS). The decision was communicated to the House press corps by the Joint … Read more