National Assembly leaders failed to convince NLC and TUC to call off the planned nationwide strike over the new minimum wage. A four-hour closed-door meeting on Sunday night ended without a resolution. The nationwide strike is scheduled to begin on Monday, June 3rd. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the leadership of the National Assembly on … 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
Eko Hot Blog reports that the national assembly has dissociated itself from a purported draft bill seeking to return Nigeria to a regional system of government. Recall that Nigeria practised the regional system of government after it gained independence in 1960. In 1979, after military rule, Nigeria adopted the presidential system of government and has … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has directed all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in Lagos State to adopt the old national anthem. The state’s Head of Service, Bode Agoro, conveyed the governor’s directive in a circular issued late Wednesday night. EDITOR’S PICKS Win-Win Scenarios: How Nigerians Are The Biggest Beneficiaries … Read more
Tinubu has assented to the National Anthem Bill 2024, reverting to the old national anthem. The Senate and Reps had passed the legislation to swap the national anthem. The old anthem, composed in 1960, has been restored as the national anthem. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has assented to the National Anthem Bill … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that, in a significant shift from the planned agenda, President Bola Tinubu has deferred the Democracy Day celebration to June 12. This announcement came during his arrival at the National Assembly complex in Abuja for a joint special sitting of the Senate and House of Representatives. Editor’s Picks BREAKING: CJN Summons … Read more
The Presidency denied reports that President Bola Tinubu will address a joint session of the National Assembly on Wednesday. The Office of the President was not involved in planning the event, calling the report false. Special Adviser Ajuri Ngelale emphasized President Tinubu’s commitment to good governance and noted the inauguration of strategic projects nationwide. EKO … Read more
All does not appear to be well within the presidency media team. President Tinubu’s top spokespersons, Ajuri Ngelale and Bayo Onanuga, can’t publicly agree on their principal’s schedule. The spokespersons released conflicting statements on the president’s schedule for May 29. Eko Hot Blog reports that Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Senate has passed a bill for the third reading that proposes the reinstatement of the country’s old national anthem, ‘Nigeria, We Hail Thee’. The decision followed vigorous discussions and a report presented by Tahir Monguno, the chair of the judiciary committee. This legislative action counters the viewpoint of … Read more
The Federal Government has urged the National Assembly to consult widely on the Nigerian National Anthem Bill before passing it. Attorney-General Lateef Fagbemi criticized the expedited passage of the bill without sufficient stakeholder input. Fagbemi’s comments were made during a public hearing organized by the Senate Committees on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, and … Read more
Speaker Abbas Tajudeen urges Ganduje to form reconciliation committees to unite aggrieved party members nationwide. Tajudeen emphasized the need to reintegrate dissatisfied members to benefit the party and improve governance. He also called for efforts to address the high turnover rate of National Assembly members, advocating for the re-election of competent APC members in 2027. … Read more
CBN Officials To Be Barred From Partisan Politics As National Assembly Proposes Amendment Spearheaded by former lawmaker Darlington Nwokocha, amendment seeks to bar CBN officials from political activities for three years post-service Response to concerns after former CBN governor Godwin Emefiele’s involvement in 2023 presidential election sparks tension, coincides with controversies over redesigned naira. EKO … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has directed the Central Bank of Nigeria to suspend the implementation of the controversial cybersecurity levy policy and ordered a review. This followed the decision of the House of Representatives, which, last Thursday, asked the CBN to withdraw its circular directing all banks to commence charging a … Read more
Minister dismisses concerns, says due process followed Welcomes House probe, plans to televise proceedings live Rejects Atiku’s claim of loan irregularities for the project Eko Hot Blog reports that, in a bold stance, the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has declared his readiness to undergo a probe over the controversy surrounding the Lagos-Calabar Coastal … Read more
ALDRAP sues 40 lawmakers for holding multiple parliamentary seats. Group alleges constitutional violation; threatens legal action. Suit filed at Federal High Court, Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Association of Legislative Drafting and Advocacy Practitioners (ALDRAP), a non-governmental organization, has initiated legal proceedings to compel 40 Nigerian lawmakers to vacate their seats in the National … Read more
Audio Issues Plague Renovated Chamber Lack of Electronic Voting Devices Criticized Seating Arrangement Draws Ire from Senators Eko Hot Blog reports that, raising concerns about the recently renovated Senate Chamber, Senator Ali Ndume voiced his dissatisfaction with the quality of work. Moreover, the Senate Chief Whip highlighted the absence of electronic voting devices, a crucial … 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
Tension In Renovated Chambers As Senators Fight Over Seating Arrangement Dispute arises over seating arrangement during session. Senate proceeds into closed-door emergency session following verbal altercation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that tensions flared among senators as they returned to the main chamber of the National Assembly on Tuesday, which had undergone years of renovation. Previously, they … Read more
Senate and House of Reps set to resume plenary in renovated chambers after two-year renovation. Renovation began in April 2022 under Muhammadu Buhari-led administration. National Assembly budgeted over N30 billion for renovation, later reduced to N9 billion after public outcry. EKO HOT BLOG reports that members of the Senate and House of Representatives are set … Read more
Tinubu-led Government plans to bar politicians guilty of tax evasion from running for elective offices. Taiwo Oyedele reveals the government’s intentions at a strategic retreat. Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission reports a rise in companies benefiting from tax exemption under the Pioneer Status Incentive scheme. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Bola Tinubu-led Government intends to … Read more