Ayu welcomed Jandor and his supporters to the party, adding that he was hopeful of victory at the polls.” EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National chairman, Iyorchia Ayu, Six PDP governors, alongside party stalwarts from across the country, on Friday, jointly endorsed Dr. Abdul-Azeez Adediran aka ‘Jandor’ as an aspirant … Read more
It is becoming common of President Muhammadu Buhari to dodge assent. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to swiftly sign the Electoral Act Amendment Bill. He made the call on Wednesday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, about a month … Read more
Electoral Act: Reps Okays Direct, Indirect Primaries In Amended Bill For Party Primaries EKO HOT BLOG reports that the House of Representatives on Wednesday reintroduced the rejected Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2021 and approved direct and indirect primary clauses as a mode of electing candidates by political parties for general elections. This online media platform … Read more
Recall that the President had declined assent to the Electoral Amendment bill over the direct primary clause… EKO HOT BLOG reports that there are strong indications that President Muhammadu Buhari will sign the Electoral Act Amendment Bill this week, the Senate President, Ahmed Lawan has confirmed. Lawan, who met with President Buhari at the State … Read more
Newly married National Assembly worker has slumped and died on staircase. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Abdul Olajide Abayomi, a staff of the National Assembly, slumped on Monday while walking down the National Assembly staircase. Eyewitnesses said Abdul Olajide Abayomi, 34, tripped and fell on the upper rung of the staircase while ascending the second … Read more
President Buhari appears to enjoin a better working relationship with the 9th National Assembly. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Edwin Clark, an Ijaw national leader, says President Muhammadu Buhari’s affinity with the Nigerian National Assembly (NASS) is “unholy”. Clark, in a recent statement, sighted by this newspaper, criticised NASS’ behaviour, saying it “behaves as though … Read more
The workers accused the National Assembly management of breach of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) entered with the union… EKO HOT BLOG reports that members of the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN) have held a protest at the National Assembly complex over unpaid allowances. The workers occupied the NASS complex on Monday morning chanting … Read more
…this was in protest of the alleged breach of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) and the National Assembly chapters of the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN) Thursday resolved to down tools on Monday. This was part of the resolution reached at the … Read more
I Don’t Believe In Direct Primaries, Buhari Says, Slams National Assembly EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has said that he doesn’t believe in direct primaries in choosing candidates of various political parties for elections. He stated this during an exclusive interview with Channels Television, which was aired on Wednesday. Buhari’s refusal to … Read more
The fire first broke out on Sunday, totally destroying the National Assembly, or lower chamber EKO HOT BLOG reports that a man detained for setting South Africa’s parliament in Cape Town on fire was found at the site with explosives, prosecutors have alleged. Zandile Christmas Mafe, 49, appeared in a city court on charges under … Read more
…the presidential spokesman dismissed reports of a crisis between his principal and the federal lawmakers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari will not hamper the implementation of the 2022 budget despite the numerous changes made by the National Assembly. This is according to a statement issued by the Senior Special Assistant to the … Read more
Speech by President Muhammadu Buhari at the signing into law of the 2022 Appropriation Bill and the 2021 Finance Bill on Friday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. PROTOCOLS I am delighted to sign into law today the 2022 Appropriation Bill as well as the enabling 2021 Finance Bill. I would like to thank the … Read more
National Assembly transmits 2022 budget to Buhari for assent EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Assembly has transmitted the 2022 Appropriation Bill to the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), for assent. The House of Representatives and the Senate passed the Federal Government’s budget on Tuesday and Wednesday last week, respectively, raising the total … Read more
The National Assembly, during the week, passed the 2022 appropriation bill after increasing it by raising the oil benchmark EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senate President Ahmed Lawan has said that the recently-passed 2022 appropriation bill of ₦17.13tn will be transmitted to President Muhammadu Buhari by next week for signing. Lawan, who was accompanied by … Read more
President Buhari has written a letter to National Assembly on his position on the electoral bill. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the President Muhammadu Buhari has written a letter to the National Assembly on his rejection of the Electoral Act 2010 (Amendment) Bill The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan; and Speaker of House of … Read more
Heavy pressure has mounted the National Assembly to override Buhari. EKO HOT BLOG reports that there is heavy pressure on the National Assembly to override President Muhammadu Buhari’s veto on the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2021, it was learnt yesterday. Civil Society Organisations, including Centre for Transparency Advocacy (CTA) and YIAGA Africa, said that the … Read more
What Lawan vowed National Assembly would do to Buhari EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ahmad Lawan, the President of the Senate, said on Sunday that the National Assembly will continue to support President Muhammadu Buhari to deliver on promises made to the Nigerian people. Lawan made the remarks in Gombe at the launch of the … Read more
The president, who received the bill 10 days after it was passed has until December 19 to sign it… EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has written a letter to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), requesting advice over the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2021. The letter addressed to INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmoud … Read more
The former INEC boss said it would be difficult to restructure Nigeria if inflamed passion and antagonistic positions are allowed to dominate national discourse EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attahiru Jega, has said there is a need for the country to embark on short-term … Read more
The IPOB leader has been in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS)… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has hailed the South-East Governors Forum over its intervention in Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s case. South-East governors, had after their last meeting, announced that they had commenced a political … Read more