EKO HOT BLOG reports that communities in Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue State were invaded by gunmen suspected to be bandits on Thursday, resulting in the loss of 16 lives. This online media platform reports that this development occurred just within the past 24 hours following attacks by rival militia groups on the Gbagir … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senator Sani Musa, who represents the Niger East Senatorial District of Niger State in the National Assembly, has conveyed his optimism regarding President Bola Tinubu ability to address the challenges confronting the nation. It’s been noted that under the Tinubu-led government, the elimination of fuel subsidy and the adoption of a … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Senate has endorsed a bill seeking to increase the retirement age of National Assembly staff from 60 to 65 years. The Senate granted concurrence to the bill during Thursday’s plenary session, which had been previously rejected on February 22 but had secured passage in the House of Representatives. The … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that in a significant turn of events, the National Assembly has halted the ban on spirits and alcoholic drinks packaged in sachets and pet bottles, which was recently enforced by the National Agency for Food, Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC). Editor’s pick: “Share Everything To States” – Ex-Niger Delta Warlords … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Senate Committee on the review of the 1999 Constitution has promised to complete the process in 24 months. The Chairman of the Committee, Sen.Barau Jibrin, said this at the inaugural meeting of the committee on Wednesday in Abuja. “It is important to note that the Committee is not constituted … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senators in the upper chamber of the National Assembly on Tuesday, got involved in a heated session where words were traded over the N29 trillion Ways and Means funds by the immediate past administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari. During the plenary on Tuesday, Senate Chief Whip, Ali Ndume submitted … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Kelechi Nwogu, has revealed that there was no plan to ban sports betting in the country. He said his Motion in the House, which is currently at the committee level in the National Assembly, was only seeking for the review of rules guiding … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Constitution Amendment Bill to introduce state police has successfully scaled the second reading before the House of Representatives. The bill, sponsored by 13 members of the House, received overwhelming support from the majority of lawmakers who prioritized addressing the current state of insecurity in the country over concerns of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that elder statesman Alhaji Aminu Dantata has thrown his weight behind the move to transition from a presidential system of government to a parliamentary system. Dantata, while speaking on the development on Thursday, said the parliamentary system is better than the presidential system of government because it is cheaper. The nonagenarian … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Debo Ologunagba, has advocated for a significant amendment to Nigeria’s constitution regarding the inauguration of newly-elected presidents. In an interview with Punch on Wednesday, Ologunagba suggested that a president-elect should not be officially sworn into office until after the court … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State House of Assembly has called on the National Assembly to commence urgent constitutional amendment to allow for the creation of state police in response to the growing threats of kidnapping and other forms of insecurity in Nigeria. At a plenary session on Monday presided over by the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has said the financial institution would no longer fund intervention programmes. Cardoso disclosed this on Friday when he appeared before the senate committee on banking, insurance and other finance institutions, in Abuja. The apex bank chief said the apex … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a notable coalition of civil society organizations made their grievances known on Wednesday by staging a protest at the National Assembly over the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control‘s (NAFDAC) recent prohibition on the sale of alcoholic beverages in sachets. The protest, orchestrated by the Coalition Against Economic … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that The National Assembly has set a December 2025 target for work to be concluded by its committee on Nigeria’s constitutional amendment. The Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, made this known in Abuja on Wednesday during the pre-inaugural meeting of the Committee on Constitutional Amendment. EDITOR’S PICKS Trailer Driver Falls Off Lagos-Ibadan Expressway … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Assembly has raised budgetary allocation to the Ministry of Works from N657.3bn in the proposed budget to N1.03tn. This represents N373bn or 56.7 per cent increase from the initial figure in the appropriation bill. It also represents a 65.4 per cent increase from the amount approved in the 2023 … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Senate will today, Saturday, December 30, pass the 2024 Appropriation Bill submitted to the National Assembly by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. It was gathered that the Red Chamber will commence plenary by 1 pm, prompt to consider and pass the budget. EDITOR’S PICKS Don’t Hand Over PH Refinery To … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the House of Representatives is expected to reconvene by 9am tomorrow, Saturday to pass the 2024 Appropriation bill. In the same vein, the Senators are also expected to converge to pass the Appropriation bill. Responding to Tribune Online‘s inquiry, Chairman, House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Hon. Akin Rotimi … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that National Assembly has assured Nigerians that the 2024 national budget will be passed into law this week. The leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, who gave the assurance on Monday, disclosed that all the committees of the National Assembly have concluded their hearings and submitted their reports to the Committee … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Former Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong has arrived at the National Assembly ahead of his swearing-in as the Senator representing Plateau South. Lalong arrived at the National Assembly complex on Wednesday morning in the company of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. Watch video Former … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Assembly gears up to finalize the N27.5 trillion 2024 budget as various government agencies complete their budget defence sessions. Senate Appropriations Chairman, Senator Adeola Solomon, expressed readiness to receive and evaluate sub-committee reports, aiming for a budget passage by Saturday EDITOR’S PICKS Appeal Court Dismisses Binani’s Case, Affirms Fintiri … Read more