Over 20 children have reportedly lost their lives in a tragic stampede during a Christmas celebration organized for children in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital. EKO HOT BLOG gathered the event, which was said to have been hosted by a popular broadcaster’s radio station, promised gifts for attendees. According to online reports, several children were … Read more
Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday delivered the 2025 budget proposal to a joint session of the National Assembly. The full text of his speech during the budget presentation is provided below. PRESENTATION BY HIS EXCELLENCY, PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR OF THE 2025 BUDGET OF RESTORATION: SECURING PEACE, REBUILDING PROSPERITY TO A JOINT … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has outlined the rationale behind submitting the National Social Investment Programme Agency (Establishment) Amendment Bill 2024 to the National Assembly. In letters sent to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, Tinubu explained that the bill seeks to establish the National Social Register as the primary tool for identifying … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has submitted a request to the National Assembly for approval of a fresh external borrowing plan amounting to ₦1.767 trillion. The loan is intended to partially bridge the ₦9.7 trillion budget deficit in the 2024 appropriation act. The Speaker of the House of Representatives read the president’s request during Tuesday’s plenary. If … Read more
The House of Representatives has temporarily suspended its plenary session in tribute to the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, who passed away during the National Assembly’s annual recess. This gesture follows the long-standing tradition of adjourning the first sitting after the death of any federal lawmaker. Plenary is scheduled to reconvene on Wednesday, September 25th. EDITOR’S … Read more
The leadership of the National Assembly has approved the appointment of Bashir Abubakar as the new Chief Public Complaint Commissioner of the Federation, in alignment with the legal framework established by the Public Complaints Commission (PCC). This decision was made to ensure adherence to the provisions outlined in the PCC Establishment Act. In addition to … Read more
Lagos Assembly Wants NASS To Criminalise Violation of Parliamentary Independence The Lagos State House of Assembly has urged the National Assembly to criminalise any action that violates the independence of the parliament. The house made this submission as it marked the 2024 International Day of Parliamentarism on Tuesday. It also called on governors in Nigeria … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared that its strike action will go on as planned. The union made the declaration after it met governors and National Assembly leaders on Sunday alongside the Trade Union Congress (TUC). EDITOR’S PICKS Win-Win Scenarios: How Nigerians Are The Biggest Beneficiaries Of Atiku And … Read more
The final days of May 2024 caught Nigeria reverting to the old national anthem, like a large family welcoming back a long-lost family member. In a grand homecoming, the Red Chamber and the Green Chamber ushered into this household the old national anthem: “Nigeria, we hail thee”. EDITOR’S PICKS Win-Win Scenarios: How Nigerians Are The … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the chairman of the Senate Committee on Youth and Community Engagement, Yemi Adaramodu (APC, Ekiti South), has disclosed how the recently passed National Youths Service Corps (NYSC ) Trust Fund Bill would provide jobs for graduates. Adaramodu disclosed this on Saturday when he led a delegation of the committee on … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Senate has clarified that statements about a potential increase in the age limit to 18 years were individual viewpoints. The Senate stressed that any adjustments to the age limit would require proper legislative procedures, whether they involve lowering or raising the limit. Editor’s Picks Governors Reveals Stands On … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has raised concerns regarding the repeated summoning of his appointees by the National Assembly. saying such actions may impede their ability to effectively execute their core responsibilities. The President stated this during the Iftar (Ramadan fast-breaking) event in Abuja on Wednesday. Editor’s Picks Tinubu Places Three-Month … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate has affirmed that Nigerians, through their elected representatives, will have the final say on whether the country will adopt state and local policing, deviating from the current federal structure in place, as well as determining the preferred system of government. Yemi Adaramodu, the spokesperson for the Senate, emphasized that … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Assembly has announced a postponement in its plenary resumption, now scheduled for January 30, 2024. This decision comes two weeks following the passage of the N28.7 trillion budget for 2024. Initially, lawmakers had slated their return for January 23. However, a recent message from Yahaya Danzaria, the Clerk to … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidency has denied the allegations that President Bola Tinubu gave cash to the National Assembly members (NASS) as palliatives to the people in their constituencies and senatorial districts during the festive period. The Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, made this known in a post via … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has vowed that his administration will pursue thorough implementation of the 2024 budget to engender macro-economic growth. The President stated this when he presented the N27.5 trillion 2024 budget proposal to a joint session of the 10th National Assembly in Abuja. Editor’s Pick BREAKING: Fresh Protest Breaks … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has berated the National Assembly over plan to establish new institutions despite the insufficient funding being experience in existing ones. This news medium had on Monday reported that the 10th National Assembly (NASS) has received a total of 32 bills requesting the creation … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that members of the House of Representatives have started taking delivery of their Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs), while the first batch of the exotic cars will be delivered to Senators this week. It would be recalled that the National Assembly leadership had declared the purchase of exotic vehicles worth N160 million … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN) has threatened to embark on a nationwide strike over the non-implementation of financial autonomy for State Houses of Assembly. PASAN asserted that the strike scheduled to commence tomorrow will disrupt parliamentary activities across the country. Editors Pick Borno Govt Offers Financial Support Of … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that The Leadership Council of The Initiatives has said members of the National Assembly have not received their salaries since they were inaugurated in June. This online media platform gathered that Eseme Eyiboh, the Dean of the Council, which consists of serving and former National Assembly members, stated this while addressing … Read more