Eko Hot Blog reports that Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has disclosed on Tuesday that the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, once saved him from media blackmail while he was in the Senate. The governor, during a reception organized for the First Lady, alongside other State Governors’ wives at Government House, Oke-Fia, Osogbo, … Read more
Senate to meet with Minister of Power and stakeholders on electricity tariff hike National Assembly postpones plenary resumption for chamber renovation Federal Government approves 300% tariff increase for Band A consumers EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate has said it will meet with the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and other stakeholders over the recent … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has launched an investigation into 50 bank accounts while also announcing the recovery of N30 billion amidst alleged scandals within the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. The EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, who disclosed this in an interview published in the March … Read more
Reps Extend Easter, Sallah Break Till April 23. Senate chamber and other parts of National Assembly building undergoing renovation. Resumption date for House members rescheduled to April 23, 2024, per memorandum from Clerk DanZaria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that reports emerging have suggested that the House of Representatives will reconvene at the main chambers after the … Read more
Constitutional Reform Ignites Opposition Fears of President’s Extended Tenure Consultations Cited as Reason for Election Delay, No New Date Announced Crackdown on Opposition, Arrests Raise Concerns over Democratic Processes Eko Hot Blog reports that the political landscape of Togo has been thrown into turmoil as the government announced the indefinite postponement of the legislative elections … Read more
• Cross River North Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe cuts short television appearance • Expressed reluctance to discuss 2024 budget details, citing potential “wahala” • Incident occurs amid controversy surrounding alleged N3.7 trillion budget padding Eko Hot Blog reports that in a dramatic turn of events during a live television interview, Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe, representing … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Oyo State governor, Engr Seyi Makinde has described the submission of memoranda by state governors for state police as a waste of time. Governor Makinde who stated this in an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today, faulted the 16 governors’ submission of a report on the matter to the National … Read more
On Friday, March 22, 2024, President Bola Tinubu’s spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, held a press briefing at the State House, Abuja, where he called on Nigerians to patronise made-in-Nigeria products and services to sustain the recent gains of the naira in the foreign exchange market. Without a doubt, it was a good and important message that … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has expressed concern over the perceived delay in the establishment of state police forces, attributing the slowdown to the actions of governors across the nation. Frowning at the snail-like speed by the National Economic Council’s (NEC) Ad-hoc Committee on State Policing Initiative, Vice President Kashim Shettima observed … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has raised concerns regarding the repeated summoning of his appointees by the National Assembly. saying such actions may impede their ability to effectively execute their core responsibilities. The President stated this during the Iftar (Ramadan fast-breaking) event in Abuja on Wednesday. Editor’s Picks Tinubu Places Three-Month … Read more
Senate approves Student Loan Act (Repeal & Re-Enactment) Bill, 2024. Committee report presented during plenary; Tinubu sends Bill to National Assembly. Bill aims for interest-free loans, referred for further work. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate on Wednesday, March 20, passed the Student Loans (Access to Higher Education) Act (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill, 2024. The … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has resolved to explore all avenues to reintroduce the issue of the 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in the ongoing Constitutional Review process to legalise the Council Development Areas. The government’s resolve is contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the 18th edition … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday warned the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to stop meddling in the affairs of the National Assembly. This is even as it said the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has done nothing wrong to warrant quitting his position over the suspension of Senator Abdul Ningi. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senator Shehu Sani has disclosed the potential consequences facing Bauchi Central Senator, Abdul Ningi following his three-month suspension by the Senate. This online meedia platform earlier reported that Ningi, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), was suspended during Tuesday’s plenary over allegations of padding the 2024 budget by the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Socio-Economic Right And Accountability Project (SERAP) has announced that it will sue the Nigerian Senate for what it termed the unlawful suspension of Senator Abdul Ningi. The right group, which described the embattled senator as a whistleblower, announced its decision in a post on its official X account shortly … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu is currently engaged in closed-door discussions with Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, and other key lawmakers at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja. This high-level meeting, taking place on Tuesday, comes against the backdrop of recent tensions in the Senate following the suspension of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Senator representing Cross River North Senatorial District, Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe, has accused “some so-called senior senators” in the national assembly of getting N500 million each from the 2024 budget. He made the allegation on Tuesday during plenary in defence of Senator Abdul Ningi who had been under fire for allegedly … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senator representing Bauchi Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Abdul Ningi, has refuted allegations that he accused the 2024 budget of being padded. Earlier, in an interview with the BBC Hausa Service on Saturday, Senator Ningi had asserted that the National Assembly padded the 2024 budget by N3.7 … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senator Abdul Ningi (Bauchi Central-PDP) has raised concerns regarding the implementation of a budget purportedly not approved by the National Assembly under the leadership of Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In response to these claims, the Senate has announced its intention to convene and address the matter on Tuesday. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Bandits … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian presidency has responded to the allegation that the 2024 budget was padded by the National Assembly with N3 trillion. The presidency’s response is contained in a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information & Strategy, Sunday evening. The response was directed at … Read more