EKO HOT BLOG reports that anger has been mounting following the decision by the National Assembly to set aside N70bn for its members from the N819bn federal supplementary budget passed by the legislature last week. The lawmakers defended this allocation, claiming that the N70bn was intended to support “the working conditions of National Assembly members.” … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigerian lawmakers have opened up on their situation since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced fuel subsidy removal. According to them, their monthly salary is no longer enough to meet their needs since the government stopped the payment of subsidy on the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol or … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Leaders of the South East, including governors, lawmakers, and representatives from the Igbo socio-cultural group Ohanaeze Ndigbo, are scheduled to hold a meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to discuss the prevailing security challenges in the region. According to Naija News, South-East elders arrived at the decision to meet the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo on Monday accused the National Assembly of putting the constitution aside when it didn’t suit their personal interests. Particularly, Obasanjo alleged that the lawmakers didn’t receive salary based on the recommendations of the Revenue Mobilisation and Fiscal Commission as it should be … Read more
Lawmakers are calling for another emergency meeting regarding the 10th Senate Presidency. Three Senators-elect, Abdulaziz Yari, Jimoh Ibrahim, and Elisha Abbo, have called for a counter meeting to support Abdulaziz Yari as the new Senate President against Tinubu’s preferred candidate. Tinubu expressed his desire for a harmonious working relationship with the 10th National Assembly but … Read more
The Senate has rejected the controversial National Water Resources Bill, 2023, transferring control of water resources from states to the Federal Government. This decision puts an end to the bill’s contentious journey, which had faced opposition from southern governors and lawmakers. The rejection follows consultations with the House of Representatives and consideration of senators’ … 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
Lawmakers-elect from North had expressed their intention to contest for the Senate President position in the 10th National Assembly. However, they are now relinquishing their ambitions for juicy committee positions, allegedly due to financial inducements and negotiations. One lawmaker from the Northwest has agreed to step down on the condition that he retains his current … Read more
The Lagos Assembly is constitutionally empowered to screen and confirm government nominees. However, the legislative house said its role has recently taken a backseat as some appointees continue to work in government without confirmation. The assembly has resolved to act and sanitise the system. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State House of Assembly … Read more
Salihu Lukman, the National Vice Chairman of APC, has criticised lawmakers for aspiring to be Senate President without consulting the ruling party. He has described their approach as disrespectful and distasteful. Lukman also called for a more respectful and consultative approach to leadership positions in the National Assembly. EKO HOT BLOG reports that The National … Read more
The Lagos governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, submitted a budget of N1.693 trillion to the Lagos State House of Assembly on October 27, 2022. The lawmakers approved an appropriation bill of 1.768 trillion on December 12, 2022. Sanwo-Olu signed the bill into law on January 27, 2023. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has … Read more
Nigerians have been struggling to access the redesigned naira notes for several weeks. The situation has persisted despite numerous promises by the federal government to sort it out. Gbajabiamila spoke about the situation with his constituents on Sunday. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has revealed his … Read more
The CBN is set to phase out the use of the old N200, N500, and N1,000 notes from February 1, 2023. However, shortage of the new notes has threatened the apex bank’s target. The Kano government lamented that the shortage has inflicted “hardship” on residents. Eko Hot Blog reports that Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, … Read more
Some lawmakers kicked against Buhari’s N23.7trn extra-budgetary spending. EKO HOT BLOG reports that there was a disagreement between lawmakers on Wednesday while deliberating over President Muhammadu Buhari’s request to approve N23.7 trillion in extra-budgetary spending. This online media platform understands that the plenary got rowdy after some senators reportedly kicked against the president’s request for … Read more
Reps have asked the DSS and Police to clamp down on fuel stations selling above the regulated price. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the House of Representatives has asked the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority to collaborate with Nigerian Police Force and DSS to clamp down on petroleum retailers that are selling above … Read more
2 APC Chieftains dumped the party to join NNPP in Gombe. EKO HOT BLOG reports that two chieftains of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have withdrawn their membership and declared allegiance to the opposition New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) in Gombe State. The politicians who are serving members of the Gombe State House of … Read more
The Ekiti Assembly has impeached its speaker and elected a replacement. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly, Gboyega Aribisogan, has been impeached. EDITOR’S PICKS Fayemi Orchestrating Plot To Impeach Me – Ekiti Speaker Tight Security As Ekiti Assembly Holds Closed-door Plenary Kano Confirms Nine Killed As Car … Read more
The Ekiti speaker has accused Fayemi of orchestrating a plot to impeach him. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Speaker of the Ekiti House of Assembly, Gboyega Aribisogan, has accused former Governor Kayode Fayemi of sponsoring some lawmakers to impeach him. EDITOR’S PICKS World Cup 2022: Qatar Set Unwanted Record As Ecuador Beat Hosts Tight … Read more
Lagos State House of Assembly has conducted a second reading of the Appropriations Bill for 2023, recently introduced by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. EkoHotBlog reports that the speaker of the House Mudashiru Obasa assigned the Bill to a joint committee on budget and finance after it passed the second reading with instructions to report back to … Read more
Lawmaker Donates Food Items Worth N19m To Flood Victims In Jigawa EKO HOT BLOG reports that about 1,000 victims of flooding in Jigawa State have received donations of food items worth billions of naira from a lawmaker. The member representing Buji/Birnin Kudu Federal Constituency of Jigawa State, Engineer Magaji Da’u recently donated the items … Read more