President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is currently presiding over a Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa in Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that reliable sources indicate that today’s meeting may be the final session for the year, with discussions expected to include preparations for the presentation of the 2025 … Read more
Concerns are mounting over the prolonged absence of ambassadors in Nigeria’s 109 missions globally, as President Bola Tinubu delays the appointments following the recall of 83 career and non-career envoys in May 2023. Government sources have revealed that the nominees’ names would be transmitted to the National Assembly before the end of December. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has been impeached by the National Assembly following his controversial attempt to impose martial law, a move that has plunged the nation into political chaos midway through his presidency. The unicameral legislature voted 204 to 85 in favour of impeachment on Saturday, marking the second such vote in just over … Read more
Toby Okechukwu, a former Deputy Minority Leader of the House of Representatives and ex-Chief of Staff to the Deputy Speaker, has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu recently appointed Okechukwu Executive Director of Projects for the South East Development Commission. In his resignation letter, … Read more
French President Emmanuel Macron has named François Bayrou, leader of the centrist MoDem party, as France’s new prime minister, in a strategic move to stabilize the nation’s volatile political landscape. Bayrou, 73, a seasoned politician and mayor from southwestern France, acknowledged the challenges ahead, emphasizing the need for unity: “I think reconciliation is necessary.” His … Read more
Governors elected under the All Progressives Congress (APC) are set to meet with members of the National Assembly to address concerns over contentious tax reform bills. The planned meeting follows a Wednesday night session with President Bola Tinubu, key cabinet members, and Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas. Discussions centered on the tax … Read more
French President Emmanuel Macron will delay naming France’s next prime minister until Friday (today), according to the Elysée Palace, as he seeks to end months of political stalemate following the ousting of Michel Barnier in a no-confidence vote last week. Macron, who cut short a visit to Poland on Thursday, was initially expected to announce … Read more
The National Economic Council (NEC), chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, has approved a marginal increase of 0.05% in workers’ emoluments for the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC). EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant Following Ibori-Suenu’s Defection to APC Retired Principals Call for Recognition and Better Welfare from Government BREAKING: … Read more
The Labour Party (LP) has initiated legal proceedings to compel the National Assembly leadership to declare the seats of lawmakers who defected from the party vacant and to recover all salaries, emoluments, and privileges received by them since their defection. This development was disclosed in a statement issued by the LP’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora … Read more
President Bola Tinubu will present the 2025 budget to a joint session of the National Assembly on Tuesday, December 17. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate President Godswill Akpabio disclosed this during Thursday’s plenary session, stating that the presentation will take place in the House of Representatives chamber. Last Tuesday, President Tinubu submitted the … Read more
The Southern Caucus in the House of Representatives has declared its support for President Bola Tinubu’s tax reform bills, describing them as essential for overhauling Nigeria’s tax system. After a meeting on Tuesday at the residence of Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu in Abuja, the caucus reiterated its commitment to facilitating the passage of the bills … Read more
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has raised concerns over the proposed tax reform bills currently before the National Assembly, warning that financially weaker states might struggle to survive if the reforms are passed and signed into law by President Bola Tinubu. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant Following Ibori-Suenu’s Defection to … Read more
Segun Sowunmi, a prominent member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has criticised President Bola Tinubu for the strong opposition to the tax reform bills introduced by his administration. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the new tax bills have sparked widespread controversy, with significant pushback from Nigerians, including the 36 state governors under the National … Read more
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol narrowly avoided impeachment on Saturday after a parliamentary vote to remove him from office failed amid dramatic scenes in the National Assembly. EKO HOT BLOG reports that despite the reprieve, members of his own party, the People Power Party (PPP), have called for his resignation, deepening the political crisis. The … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has declared the seat of Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu, the member representing the Ethiope East/Ethiope West Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, vacant. EKO HOT BLOG reports that this follows her defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement issued on Friday, the PDP called on the Independent National … Read more
French President Emmanuel Macron will deliver a televised address on Thursday night, just a day after Prime Minister Michel Barnier was removed in a no-confidence vote. The political upheaval leaves France searching for a new leader capable of navigating a divided parliament. Names already circulating for the role include Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu, Interior Minister … Read more
The Senate has temporarily halted discussions on the controversial Tax Reform Bills, directing its Committee on Finance to pause public hearings pending resolutions to public concerns. This decision was announced during Wednesday’s plenary, presided over by Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau. A special committee has been set up to engage the executive arm and address … Read more
The French government has collapsed after Prime Minister Michel Barnier was removed in a no-confidence vote, just three months into his tenure under President Emmanuel Macron. The motion against Barnier, backed by opposition parties, was triggered by his controversial use of special powers to pass his budget without a parliamentary vote. This marks the first … Read more
Protesters erupted in cheers outside South Korea’s parliament early on Wednesday after President Yoon Suk Yeol dramatically reversed a decision to impose martial law, which had sparked chaos in Seoul. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a surprise late-night televised address, President Yoon announced the imposition of military rule, citing the need to protect the country … Read more
Taiwo Oyedele, chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, has explained the reasoning behind the proposal to rename the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) to the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS). EKO HOT BLOG reports that the name change is part of the Nigeria Revenue Service Establishment Bill, currently before the National … Read more