Lawan acknowledged that the country indeed has challenges but that the APC and the 9th Assembly have done well… He also stated that the absence of a ‘father figure’ like President Buhari in opposition parties is perhaps the reason for the disunity in their party. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senate President Ahmed Lawan has … Read more
Ex-Super Eagles defeat Lagos Team in a novelty match to mark the 70th birthday of Bola Tinubu The ex-international who played the novelty match to celebrate Mr Tinubu, included Austin Okocha, Nwankwo Kanu, Peter Rufai, Victor Agali, Taribo West, Uche Okechukwu, Julius Aghahowa, Dosu Joseph, Ike Shorunmu, and Garba Lawal, among others EDITOR’S PICK: Tinubu … Read more
Tinubu said he was in the National Assembly to seek the lawmakers’ counsel, collaboration and support for his The former governor thanked the senators for helping to advance democratic good governance and transparent elections EKO HOT BLOG reports that presidential hopeful, Bola Tinubu has declared that he wants to step into the shoes of President … Read more
By Babatunde Kaka Hon. Gbajabiamila Slams Epe obscure Political Tradition, Endorses Wale Raji Third Term Bid Alongside Epe Obas & Chiefs I said Epe has a tradition, a tradition of moving from one rep to another rep after 4 years. We all respect that tradition, but when a tradition does not bring progress, you rescind … Read more
Protest has rocked National Assembly over rejection of women bills. They were not allowed access into the National Assembly by security agents. EKO HOT BLOG reports that women in their various groups on Wednesday blocked the Federal Secretariat axis entrance of the National Assembly to protest the outcome of the voting on constitutional amendment. They … Read more
Buhari has written National Assembly to seek for amendment in Electoral act. Buhari is seeking an amendment of section 84 (2) subsection 12 in the 2021 Electoral Act EKO HOT BLOG reports that the President Muhammadu Buhari has written to the Senate to amend the newly-signed Electoral Act 2022. The president in a letter addressed … Read more
Nigerian students have embarked on a nationwide protest over the lingering ASUU strike. The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) have staged a protest in different states calling on the federal government to end the Academic Staff Union of Universities ASUU’s strike. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the students led by the national president, Sunday … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) is leading a protest to the National Assembly (NASS). NLC is demanding overwhelming votes from the federal lawmakers, ahead of the clause by clause voting on the ongoing constitution alteration process. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the labour leaders are demanding that the lawmakers vote in favour of autonomy for … Read more
President Buhari, on Friday, signed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill into law He also called on the National Assembly to delete Section 84 (12) of the Electoral Act, saying that the provision disenfranchises political office holders EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for signing the electoral … Read more
According to Atiku, this will enable political parties to commence the process of choosing their leaders in 2023 …President Buhari eventually assented to the Electoral Act Amendment Bill on Friday EKO HOT BLOG reports that former vice president Atiku Abubakar has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to roll out election guidelines ahead of … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has yielded to the public demands, signed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2022 into law. This was disclosed by Bashir Ahmad Personal Assistant to the President on Digital and New Media. EKO HOT BLOG reports that according to a tweet on Friday by the presidential aide, Bashir Ahmad. “BREAKING: President Muhammadu Buhari … Read more
Uzodinma said the 1999 constitution as amended has defined the process of signing a bill into law. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma has described the pressure mounted on President Muhammadu Buhari to sign the amended electoral bill as unnecessary. The National Assembly had in January transmitted the reworked Electoral Bill … Read more
The National Assembly on January 31, transmitted the re-amended Electoral Act Amendment Bill to President Muhammadu Buhari for assent. But the President withheld his assent to the bill in November last year, citing the cost of conducting direct primary elections, security challenges… EKO HOT BLOG reports that sources in the presidency have disclosed that President … Read more
The Presidency on Monday said President Muhammadu Buhari still has more days to decide on signing the amended Electoral Bill into law. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity tackled some groups and individuals accusing the president of being reluctant in assenting to the controversial bill. EKO HOT BLOG reports that after amending … Read more
Anyim succeeded Chuba Okadigbo as the Senate President in August 2000 after the latter had been impeached… EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former Senate President, Pius Ayim, says he has no grudge with former President Olusegun Obasanjo. Rather, he described the former Nigerian leader as one who has always remained focused and determined in … Read more
Nollywood has reacted to the allegations of the National Assembly. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the movie industry has responded to the claim by the House of Representatives that the Nigerian motion picture industry was responsible for the new trend of money rituals happening in different parts of the states among young citizens in the … Read more
…the National Assembly had on January 31 transmitted the reworked bill to the president for assent. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidency has said that President Muhammadu Buhari is desirous to assent to the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2021. The Senior Special Assistant National Assembly Matters (Senate), Babajide Omoworare, stated this on Thursday at … Read more
Last week, lawmakers in the Senate and House of Representatives passed a harmonised version of the bill EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Assembly Caucus of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on President Buhari to sign the amended Electoral Act Bill into law without delay. The group made the call on Tuesday … Read more
President Buhari had withheld his assent to the bill in November last year, citing the cost of conducting direct primary elections… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Assembly has transmitted the re-amended Electoral Act Amendment Bill to President Muhammadu Buhari for assent. President Buhari’s Senior Special Assistant on NASS Matters (Senate), Senator Babajide Omoworare, … Read more
…the PDP already has information of how corrupt APC leaders pushed for the additional ₦2.557 trillion to… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has demanded a full disclosure of specifics of the subsidy templates including details of the cost of importation of petroleum products into the country to warrant the additional … Read more