Two Benue APC lawmakers have defected to PDP with their supporters. EKO HOT BLOG reports that two All Progressives Congress, APC, lawmakers in the Benue state House of Assembly, Mr. Thomas Kwagh-Kudi representing Makurdi North State Constituency and Jacob Orban of Katsina-Ala West State Constituency at the weekend defected with thousands of their supporters to … Read more
‘No Going Back’—NASS members have insisted on impeaching President Buhari. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Members of the National Assembly have insisted that they will go ahead with their vow to impeach President Muhammadu Buhari when the six weeks ultimatum expires. Nigeria is reportedly dealing with several issues, but security has proven to … Read more
Senators Move to Drop Impeachment Plot Against Buhari. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lawmakers in the National Assembly may drop their intention to impeach President Muhammadu Buhari over the security issue in Nigeria. Recall that lawmakers from the opposition party, on the 26th of July staged a walk-out in the Senate to express their … Read more
Lawan Cannot Stop Impeachment, We Have Made Up Our Minds –Senator Fadahunsi Reveals EKO HOT BLOG reports that the lawmaker representing Osun East senatorial district, Francis Fadahunsi, has insisted that lawmakers in the opposition have made up their minds to impeach President Muhammadu Buhari if there are no changes in Nigeria’s security challenges. … Read more
Wole Soyinka Has Reveals Position On Buhari’s Impeachment Plans EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian playwright, novelist, poet and essayist in the English language, Prof. Wole Soyinka has stated his position on the move by some lawmakers to impeach President Muhammadu Buhari. This online media platform recalls that some lawmakers had earlier given … Read more
APC Senator has Revealed That Majority Of Lawmakers Are in Support of the plan to impeach President Buhari EKO HOT BLOG reports some lawmakers in the 9th Senate last week staged a walkout to express their grievances about the security situation in the country. The legislators who were not pleased with the action of the … Read more
Lawmakers Speak On Impeaching Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila. Rumours had emerged that the Northern Caucus in the lower chamber has the intention to impeach Gbajabiamila… EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: NLC Issues Fresh Ultimatum To FG Over ASUU Strike BREAKING: Train Victims’ Families Stage Protest At Transport Ministry, Bar Staff From Entry [VIDEO] BREAKING: Terrorists Flog Abducted Train … Read more
APC To Suit Defecting Lawmakers The move of the ruling party is to suspend the lawmakers from the party if they decide to defect EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Sunday Igboho Speaks On Dumping Yoruba Nation Agitation BREAKING: Orubebe Joins APC After Attempting To Prevent Buhari’s Election In 2015 BREAKING: Enugu Catholic Diocese Shuts Down Fr. … Read more
Abejide said being a reps member was not lucrative as his constituents expect him to provide for their special needs Nigerian lawmakers are believed to be one of the highest paid parliamentarians in the world despite widespread poverty among the general population EDITOR’S PICK Lagos TESCOM Set To Conduct Promotion Exercise For Education Officers Nationwide … Read more
2 Powerful Lawmakers Resign, Deflect To PDP, APGA The resignation of the two lawmakers followed their defection from the political parties on which platforms they were elected as senators EDITOR’S PICK: 2023: Things To Know As APC Presidential Primary Begins Today (FULL UPDATE) Adamu Behind Plot To Make Lawan Presidential Candidate – APC Govs Allege … Read more
Veteran Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, Thursday revealed reasons why he will never allow his children to study outside the shore of Nigeria. The actor said, though he could afford to send his kids abroad to study, he’d not make such a decision. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Yul, took to his verified Twitter page reacting … Read more
The House of reps has rejected a Bill Seeking to bar public officers’ children from studying abroad. The lawmakers argued that the bill breaches fundamental rights of Nigerians, especially with respect to freedom of movement. EKO HOT BLOG reports that some of them insisted that it infringes on the fundamental human rights of Nigerians. Others … Read more
Lawmakers in Zamfara State have impeached the Deputy Governor of the state, Mr Mahdi Gusau. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Mr Gusau was impeached during plenary session on Wednesday shortly after the House received the report from the committee set up by the Chief Judge of the state, Justice Kulu Aliyu, to investigate the allegations … Read more
The presidency has revealed that in a matter of hours, President Muhammadu Buhari will sign the long-awaited Electoral Act Amendment Bill. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, disclosed this on Tuesday during an interview with newsmen. According to Femi, “He (Buhari) will sign … Read more
Lawmakers have debunked support for Yahaya Bello. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the lawmakers of the Gombe State House of Assembly have denied media reports that lawmakers from North-East, including the state, declared support for the presidential ambition of Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello. The Deputy Majority Leader of Gombe State House of Assembly, Sadam … Read more
Anti-graft Agency, EFCC Invites Ogun Assembly Speaker, Lawmakers Again For Financial Fraud After Governor Abiodun ‘Killed’ First Invitation EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Nigeria’s anti-graft agency, has summoned Olakunle Oluomo, the Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, for interrogation for suspected financial misappropriation, forgery, and money … Read more
There was a mild drama as lawmakers exchanged blows during voting for controversial bill. EKO HOT BLOG reports that there was a mild drama on Monday as lawmakers of Ghana Parliament exchanged blows during voting on the controversial E-levy bill. It was learnt that fight broke out when the lawmakers were taking votes on whether … Read more
Lagos Lawmakers have taken serious action on Ikoyi Building Collapse. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the members of the Lagos State House of Assembly, on Wednesday, visited the Ikoyi building collapse site to access the level of damages. The lawmakers hinted that concerned government officials would be invited to answer questions in relation to the disaster. This … Read more
Zamfara Assembly suspends two lawmakers for allegedly working with bandits. It was claimed that the two politicians were responsible for the death of late Hon Muhammad G. Ahmad (Walin Jangeru), a former member of the state House of Assembly who represented the Shinkafi seat. Ekohotblog reports that the Zamfara State House of Assembly has suspended … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has again rejected the idea of having to seek approval from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) before it can electronically transmit election results in Nigeria. INEC, NCC, Election results, Lawmakers The electoral body reiterates that it was wrong for the National Assembly to have subjected its operations to approval … Read more