There was mild drama at the National Assembly on Wednesday as the Senate debated the admittance of President Bola Tinubu’s economic team into the chamber to discuss the proposed Tax Reform Bills. The Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele (APC, Ekiti Central), moved to suspend Order 12, which restricts access to plenary, to allow tax experts, consultants, … Read more
The Senate has called on state and local governments to comply immediately with the Supreme Court ruling, which mandates direct funding to local governments. In addition, the Senate resolved to initiate constitutional amendments that will grant full autonomy to local government administrations across Nigeria. EDITOR’S PICKS Health, Planning Ministries Partner with AfDB on Sustainable System … Read more
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has advocated for a six-year single-term rotational Presidency between the southern and northern regions of Nigeria. Atiku, in a letter to Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau, who is the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Constitution Review, asked that his proposal be considered in the ongoing constitutional amendment process by … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has requested the Senate to review and approve the National Anti-Doping Bill 2024. The bill aims to ensure Nigeria’s compliance with the World Anti-Doping Code. He emphasized that passing the bill is crucial to avoid penalties and secure Nigeria’s participation. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has called on the … Read more
The APC’s National Working Committee has met with Senators Godswill Akpabio and Jibrin Barau for the Senate President and Deputy Senate President positions respectively. The purpose of the meeting is to address the crisis arising from the party’s decision to zone the leadership positions in the 10th National Assembly. Over 40 senators arrived at the … Read more
Katsina Senators-elect has endorsed Akpabio and Barau for Senate Leadership. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Katsina State’s senators-elect on Sunday endorsed Godswill Akpabio and Jibrin Barau as Senate President and Deputy Senate President of the 10th National Assembly. They announced the decision on Sunday at the Katsina Governor’s Lodge, Asokoro, Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS Prominent First … Read more
Senator Ifeanyi Ubah of YPP-Anambra South has said that the southeast caucus in the senate will not accept the APC’s decision to zone the leadership positions in the 10th Senate. The APC had earlier zoned the Senate Presidency position to the South-South, which has led to disagreement with the southeast caucus. Ubah stated that the … Read more
Bola Tinubu, the President-elect, has returned to Nigeria after spending a month-long vacation in France. Upon his arrival, Senator Jibrin Barau expressed confidence in Tinubu’s fitness and readiness to lead. Barau dismissed insinuations that Tinubu’s health condition could pose a challenge to the incoming administration. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senator representing Kano North … Read more