Senate Will Pass 2023 Budget Before End Of December – Lawan

Lawan has said the Senate will pass the 2023 budget before the end of December. Eko Hot Blog reports that the President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan, has disclosed that the National Assembly will pass the 2023 Appropriation Bill into law before the end of December. EDITOR’S PICKS Tight Security At NASS As Buhari … Read more

Tight Security At NASS As Buhari Presents 2023 Budget

There is tight security at NASS as Buhari presents 2023 Budget. EKO HOT BLOG reports that security has been beefed up in and around the NASS complex as President Muhammadu Buhari presents the 2023 Appropriation Bill before a joint session of the National Assembly on Friday. Combined teams of security agencies have been deployed at … Read more

FG Moves To Ban “Ponmo” Eating Nationwide

The federal government says it is proposing legislation to ban the consumption of animal skin, locally known as ponmo, in the country to revive tanneries.   Eko Hot Blog reports that Muhammad Yakubu, director-general, Nigerian Institute of Leather and Science Technology (NILEST), Zaria, said this in Abuja on Sunday. EDITORS PICK  JUST IN: Drama As … Read more

Protesters Storm National Assembly In Abuja, Demands NSA Monguno’s Resignation

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Protesters Storm National Assembly In Abuja, Demands NSA Monguno’s Resignation   EKO HOT BLOG reports that protesters under the aegis of Arewa Youth Assembly (AYA) on Wednesday stormed the National Assembly in Abuja to demand the resignation of the National Security Adviser (NSA), Babagana Mungono, over worsening insecurity ravaging the country.   This online media … Read more

Buhari To Present 2023 Appropriation Bill In September

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Buhari To Present 2023 Appropriation Bill In September   EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to present the 2023 appropriation to the National Assembly next month.   The Director General, Budget Office of the Federation, Ben Akabueze, made this known on in Abuja at training on budget preparation using the Government … Read more

Senators Move To Drop Impeachment Plot Against Buhari [DETAILS]

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

Another APC Senator Supports Plan To Impeach Buhari

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Another APC Senator Supports Plans To Impeach Buhari   EKO HOT BLOG reports that another senator of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Adamu Bulkachuwa, has backed plans to impeach the party’s leader, President Muhammadu Buhari over the worsening security situation in the country.   EDITOR’S PICK APC 2023: Bola Tinubu Shortlists El-Rufai, Oshiomhole For … Read more

Impeachment Threat: Kwankwaso Urges NASS To Exercise Patience

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Impeachment Threat: Kwankwaso Urges NASS To Exercise Patience   EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has urged members of the National Assembly not to be in a hurry to impeach President Muhmmadu Buhari.   EDITOR’S PICK APC 2023: Bola Tinubu Shortlists El-Rufai, Oshiomhole For … Read more

BREAKING: Top APC Candidate Confirmed Dead

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Top APC Candidate Confirmed Dead Ugboajah died on Monday morning, after an undisclosed ailment 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. Mbaka’s Adoration Ministry [See Why] EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more

Marketers Shuns FG, Sell Petrol At N185/ Litre In Abuja

Marketers sell petrol at N185/litre in Abuja …..urged the National Assembly to immediately enact a Bill for the establishment of Energy Bank for easy transaction in petroleum products in the sector EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: Gunmen Attack Residence Of LP Guber Candidate, Lasun [PHOTO] JUST IN: Tragedy As Heavy Flood Sweeps Lexus Jeep, 4 Occupants Away … Read more

Defection: Aggrieved APC Senators Meet With Buhari In Abuja

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President Buhari said the defections were a threat to the APC’s majority in the National Assembly After the meeting, Kalu said the aggrieved Senators would no longer pursue defection from the APC EDITOR’S PICK Lagos PDP Nominates Nollywood Actress As Potential Running Mate Buhari Writes Sanwo-Olu On Brithday Ceremony My School Certificates Were Stolen In … Read more

BREAKING: Reps Set To Extend Service Year Of Legislative Staff

Reps Set To Extend Service Year Of Legislative Staff.  Reps are set to consider a bill seeking the extension of the service year of legislative staff. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Drama As PDP Gives Ex-President Obasanjo 48hrs To Clarify Atiku’s ‘Regret’ Remarks  BREAKING: Tinubu Jets Out To France [See Why] 2023: APP Drag Tinubu To … Read more

JUST IN: Supreme Court Dismiss Buhari’s Suit Against National Assembly

Supreme Court dismisses Buhari’s suit against National Assembly …the court held that Buhari had no power under any law to dictate to the National Assembly on law making. EDITOR’S PICK: BREAKING: Buhari Nominates New RMAFC Chairman Senate Raises Alarm Over Terrorists Invasion In Kwara, Others JUST IN: NPC Launches 2023 Population And Housing Census Call … Read more

APC National Chairman Expresses Worry Over Defection Of Federal Lawmakers

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The APC Chairman admitted that while the party is worried about the gale of defections, nothing can be done about it Adamu’s comment came a day after two Senators from the party defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) EDITOR’S PICK 2023: Things To Know As APC Presidential Primary Begins Today (FULL UPDATE) Adamu Behind … Read more

2023: Jonathan Defends Buhari, Explains Why Ongoing Primaries Is A Mess

Presidency Blames Jonathan's Aides For Creating Impression That Buhari Wants Him To Be APC 2023 Candidate

Jonathan Says National Assembly Laws Appear To Target Individuals, Not For Country Blasts Politicians For Bribing Delegates Ahead Of Elections EDITOR’S PICK: Ex-Vice President’s Son Demands Refund From Delegates After Losing PDP Ticket 2023: Jonathan Meets Mamman Daura, Seeks APC Consensus Candidacy –Sources How Can We Endorse Same Man We Insulted –APC Group On Jonathan’s … Read more

2023: Baba-Ahmed Pulls Out Of Kaduna PDP Governorship Primary

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The ex-Senator who represented Kaduna North in the National Assembly, said credible first-hand reports about the primary are inconsistent with his political philosophy…  He, however, said that his withdrawal from the governorship primary will not deter him from remaining loyal and being supportive to the party EDITOR’S PICK Again, EFCC Storms Okorocha’s Residence To Arrest … Read more

Electoral Act: Court Frowns At AGF, Others’ Attempts To Frustrate Appeal

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A Federal High Court, Umuahia division had on March 18 declared as invalid and unconstitutional section 84 (12) of the amended Electoral Act President Muhammadu Buhari had on February 25 assented to the Electoral Act 2022 but however, objected to the provision of Section 84 (12) EDITOR’S PICK Kaduna : Again, IGP Patrols Abuja-Kaduna Expressway … Read more

[BREAKING] Constitution Review: NASS Sends 44 Bills To States

National Assembly (NASS), has transferred 44 bills to the 36 States for concurrence. The Clerk to the National Assembly, Mr. Olatunde Ojo, on Tuesday, distributed the copies of the bills to clerks of the state legislature at a ceremony in Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Assembly has transmitted 44 constitution alteration bills … Read more

APC Restricts Political Appointees From Voting At Its Nat’l Convention

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Some of the President’s ministers are said to be planning to run for different offices on the platform of the APC The Senate had earlier unanimously rejected Electoral Act Amendment Bill sent by President Muhammadu Buhari EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has barred political appointees from voting at its national … Read more