The House and Senate approved the Police Act Amendment Bill to ensure the IGP remains in office until the end of their appointed term, enhancing police accountability and modernizing methods. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the House of Representatives on Tuesday approved the Police Act Amendment Bill, allowing the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to remain … Read more
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu supports a part-time legislative system for state and federal lawmakers to reduce expenses and improve public confidence in the government. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Former Governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has voiced his support for implementing a part-time legislative system for both state and federal lawmakers. The former … Read more
Reps investigating cement price hikes has requested major producers to provide production cost documents and data to justify current prices. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the joint committee of the House of Representatives investigating the arbitrary rise in cement prices has asked major producers to submit documents on production costs to justify the market prices. The … Read more
Reps Probe Alleged Collusion Against Dangote Refinery Over Crude Oil Supply Withholding House of Representatives is investigating claims of crude oil supply obstruction to Dangote Refinery by NUPRC and IOCs. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the House of Representatives has initiated an investigation into claims that the Nigeria Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and International Oil … Read more
A bill proposing a single six-year term for the President has passed its first reading in the House of Representatives. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a bill to amend the 1999 Constitution, proposing a single six-year term for the President, State Governors, and Local Government Area Chairmen, has passed its first reading in the House of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that, in a significant legislative development, Hon. Wale Raji’s bill to establish a Federal Medical Center in Epe has passed its second reading. Rep. Raji, who represents Epe Federal Constituency, emphasized the urgent need for advanced medical facilities in Epe, highlighting the region’s population growth and increasing health demands. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
President Tinubu, Vice President Shettima, and several governors are holding a closed-door meeting in Abuja, following discussions with labour leaders about the new minimum wage. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has begun a closed-door meeting with Vice President Kashim Shettima and several governors in his office at the State House, Abuja. The … Read more
The House of Representatives urges RMAFC to withhold funds from local governments led by unelected officials. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the House of Representatives has directed the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) to withhold allocations to local government areas run by unelected officials. This decision follows a motion of urgent public importance by … Read more
The House of Representatives Joint Committee has warned Dangote Cement’s management of possible arrest warrants. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the House of Representatives Joint Committee on the Arbitrary Increase in the Price of Cement issued a stern warning to the management of Dangote Cement on Tuesday after the company’s officials failed to appear at a … Read more
The House of Representatives has launched an investigation into the alleged misappropriation of N1.57 billion intended for contractor payments by senior officials of the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs. Eko Hot Blog reports that the House of Representatives Committee on Women Affairs, on Friday ordered Uju Kennedy-Ohaneye, the Minister of Women Affairs to stop all … Read more
The G-60 lawmakers clarified that the Court of Appeal’s judgment did not reinstate the 27 sacked Rivers State lawmakers but ruled that the lower court lacked jurisdiction. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lawmakers in the House of Representatives, known as G-60, have clarified that the Court of Appeal’s judgment on the Rivers State House of Assembly … Read more
The House of Representatives will investigate the alleged misappropriation of over ₦2 trillion disbursed by the Central Bank of Nigeria through the Anchor Borrowers Scheme under former President Buhari, amid concerns of food scarcity and mismanagement. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the House of Representatives has vowed to investigate the alleged misappropriation of over ₦2 trillion … Read more
The House of Representatives has mandated an investigation into WAEC’s Internally Generated Revenue from 2018 to 2023, following a motion highlighting financial irregularities. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the House of Representatives on Tuesday mandated its Committee on Basic Education to investigate the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) of the West African Examination Council (WAEC) from 2018 … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that both the Senate and House of Representatives on Tuesday, passed bills advocating for the creation of Adada and Etiti states in the South-East. Senator Okey Ezea of the Labour Party, representing Enugu North, sponsored the bill for Adada State. He described the move as bold and justified, noting that the agitation … Read more
Anambra State House of Representatives members deny endorsing Governor Soludo for re-election, stating their visit was focused on state development. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the House of Representatives members from Anambra State have denied endorsing Governor Chukwuma Soludo for re-election ahead of the 2025 governorship election. Hon. Victor Afam Ogene, leader of the Anambra State … Read more
Wale Raji has hailed Alhaji Wahab Amuni at 90. Eko Hot Blog reports that Wale Raji, the Member of House of Representatives for Epe Federal Constituency, has greeted Alhaji Wahab Oladipupo Amuni on his 90th birthday. EDITOR’S PICKS Borno: Police Confirm Suicide Bomb Attack, Reveal Number Of Casualties VIDEO: EFCC Assault Of Lagos Hotel Staff … Read more
House of Representatives has confirmed Customs Deputy Comptroller’s death at National Assembly. Eko Hot Blog reports that the House of Representatives says it can confirm that an official of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has died at the National Assembly. EDITOR’S PICKS Detty December: Tunji Alausa Urges Nigerians In Diaspora To Visit Lagos NDLEA Uncovers … Read more
Fifty members of the House of Representatives, known as Concerned Federal Lawmakers for Peace and Security in the South East, have urged President Bola Tinubu to release Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra. Eko Hot Blog reports that they appealed to the President to invoke Section 174 of the Constitution and … Read more
Rivers State House caucus member Awaji-Inombek Abiante refutes Dumnamene Dekor’s authority to speak for the group, emphasizing caucus leadership hierarchy and denying mandate for Dekor’s statements. Eko Hot Blog reports that a member of the Rivers State caucus in the House of Representatives, Awaji-Inombek Abiante, has formally dissociated the group from a statement issued by … Read more
The Federal Government plans to sell three ageing jets from the presidential fleet to cut maintenance costs, contracting JetHQ to manage the sale. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has announced plans to sell three ageing jets from the presidential air fleet to reduce high maintenance costs. This decision follows recommendations from both the … Read more