A House of Reps member is dead. EKOHOTBLOG reports that tragedy has struck in the early hours of Monday following as a lawmaker representing Akure South/Akure North Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Hon. Adedayo Omolafe, was confirmed dead. It was gathered that the House of Reps member, popularly known as Expensive, died around 2am … Read more
“The publication is indeed embarrassing to PDP lawmakers in the House of Representatives, as no such meeting took place. The Minority leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ndudi Elumelu, has denied that report that the PDP Caucus of the House of Representatives met over the National Chairman, Uche Secondus. While condemning the report in … Read more
This interpreted that the current police system will be decentralized by moving police from the Exlusive Legislative List to the Concurrent Legislative List. The House of Representatives has passed a bill seeking to amend the 1999 Constitution to allow for the creation of state police and legalise regional security outfit second reading. This interpreted that … Read more
A fight has broken out in the House of Reps in the early hours of Friday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that fight broke out in the House of Representatives following a disagreement on whether or not members should vote on the electronic transmission of election results on Friday. It was gathered that the House of … Read more
The House of Reps has been thrown into a rowdy session. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the House of Representatives was on Thursday thrown into a rowdy session over the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB). It was gathered that trouble started at the lower chamber on Thursday after some lawmakers protested against the alleged reduction in … Read more
Another member of the House of Reps has dumped the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Another member of the House of Representatives from Zamfara State, Kabiru Amadu, has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), EKO HOT BLOG has gathered. The Speaker of … Read more
“In the circumstances, we must do everything within our power, without consideration of distractions, to put an end to their activities and bring them to book.” EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has told members of the National Assembly that his administration is ready to use everything within its powers to end insecurity … Read more
“They just wanted to see who this Buhari was. People wonder why Nigerians accept me, despite not being rich. I wonder, too. I felt I just have to serve Nigeria and Nigerians to the best of my ability. President Muhammadu Buhari has said he wonders why Nigerians accepted him despite not being rich. Buhari said … Read more
Gbajabiamila enjoined all the House of Reps members to assemble at the car park by 7pm. The members of the House of Representatives will today (Tuesday) meet with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The Speaker of the House of Reps, Femi Gbajabiamila, made the disclosure on Tuesday, noting that the meeting … Read more
South-West Governors have met with Senators, and members of the House of Representatives. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governors in the South-West region of the country, Senators, and members of the House of Representatives have reached an agreement to present a common position for Nigeria’s constitution review. The agreement, EKO HOT BLOG gathered, was reached … Read more
House of Reps has approved the bill to create state police and security outfits in Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the bill seeking to amend the 1999 Constitution to allow the creation of state police and legalise regional security outfits has passed for second reading at the House of Representatives on Tuesday. The latest … Read more
No fewer than four members of the House of Representatives from Zamfara State have announced their defection from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Four members of the House of Representatives from Zamfara State have announced their defection from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling … Read more
APC has suspended a House of Representatives member. A House of Representatives member, Hon Sha’aban Ibrahim Sharada, has been suspended by the All Progressives Congress (APC). The House of Reps member, EKO HOT BLOG gathered, was suspended by the APC in the Municipal Local Government Area of Kano State. The lawmaker, who has been critical … Read more
Major General Farouk Yahaya will on Tuesday appear before the House of Reps. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the House of Representatives will on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, screen the new Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Major General Farouk Yahaya. Yahaya, it was gathered, will appear before a joint sitting of the House Committees on … Read more
House of Reps members, on Tuesday, reportedly walked out of plenary over #Twitterban. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the House of Representatives was thrown into a rowdy session on Tuesday, after the Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila, ruled PDP caucus leader, Kingsley Chinda, out of order. Chinda had prayed that the Twitter ban imposed by the Federal … Read more
Constitution amendment and review has been an issue of debate in Nigeria for quite a while with many calling for the total repealing of the present charter Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege says all parts of the current constitution cannot be altered as many would have it modified. Senator Omo-Agege in an interview on Channels … Read more
A bill seeking discontinuation of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme has on Monday reached second reading in the House of Representatives. The NYSC was established by the military regime of General Yakubu Gowon on May 22, 1973. A bill seeking discontinuation of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme has on Monday reached … Read more
The House of Representatives has promised to hear the motion of Minority Leader, Ndudi Elumelu, over the call for the resignation of the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami. Kalu debunked the media reports that Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila blocked Elumelu’s motion demanding Pantami’s resignation as false. The House of Representatives has promised … Read more
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, is currently appearing before the House of Representatives’ Ad Hoc Committee on the Need to Review the Purchase, Use and Control of Arms, Ammunition and Related Hardware by Military, Paramilitary and Other Law Enforcement Agencies. The Committee, on Friday, after a long wait, postponed the investigative hearing … Read more
The Federal Executive Council last week approved $1.5 billion for the rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt refinery which is said to commence immediately The House of Representatives has mandated its committee on Petroleum Resources Downstream to launch an inquiry with a view to ascertain the true state of the Port Harcourt refinery which the Federal … Read more