Hon. Chidi Obetta, the representative for Nsukka/Igbo-Eze South Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, has declared that Adada State will be the first state to be created from the South East region. Speaking at his 2nd Town Hall Meeting held over the weekend at the Princess Alexandra Auditorium, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Obetta highlighted … Read more
A major defection has hit the Labour Party (LP) caucus in the House of Representatives as four members switched allegiance to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). EKO HOT BLOG reports that the defections, announced on Thursday by Speaker Abbas Tajudeen, involve lawmakers from four states: Kaduna, Imo, Edo, and Cross River. The defectors are … Read more
Ali Ndume, the lawmaker representing Borno South Senatorial District, has threatened to leave the All Progressives Congress (APC) if the party’s leadership permits it. Speaking on Channels Television on Thursday, Ndume revealed that he had considered leaving the ruling party earlier but stayed due to his close relationship with President Bola Tinubu. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: … Read more
A bill proposing a six-year single term for the office of the president and state governors has failed to pass in the House of Representatives. The bill, introduced by Honourable Ikenga Ugochinyere, sought to amend the Constitution to establish a single six-year term for the president and state governors, and to introduce a rotational system … Read more
Senators on Thursday, passed a vote of confidence in Senate President Godswill Akpabio, following rumors of an alleged plan to impeach him. The vote came amid reports that some senators were plotting to remove Akpabio from office. Speculation surfaced on Wednesday through online media, suggesting that the presidency had deployed a significant number of Department … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the spokesperson of the House of Representatives in the 10th National Assembly, Akin Rotimi, has declared that lawmakers in Nigeria earn ₦600,000 monthly. He added that it could even be a little less than the ₦600,000 figure, boasting that he could provide his payslip as evidence. The legislator made the … 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
Buhari, N’Assembly, Sanwo-Olu, Others Celebrate Tinubu @ 72 Deputy Senate President Barau lauds Tinubu as a democratic icon. Lagos State Governor Sanwo-Olu praises Tinubu’s leadership and contributions to Nigeria’s growth. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Former President Muhammadu Buhari extended birthday wishes to President Bola Tinubu, who turns 72 on March 29, 2024. Buhari praised Tinubu’s … Read more
Nigerian lawmakers, including Senator Soji Akanbi, have voted in the interest of Nigeria and Oyo State, prioritizing national unity over personal interests. Akanbi commended the legislators for their patriotism and urged them to prioritize the development of Oyo State. Unity in diversity is emphasized as the guiding principle for their actions. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
Nigerian lawmakers are set to receive a total of N49 billion in salaries and allowances. This was revealed in a document from the website of the Revenue Mobilisation and Fiscal Allocation Commission. According to the data, ₦32.60 billion will be spent on the lawmakers at the National level while the remaining ₦16.32 billion will be … Read more
The National Assembly has breached its legislative procedure after it engaged the Federal Government on the revised 2020 budget before submission to the chamber. According to reports, the National Assembly and FG are deliberating to avoid the usual confrontation that trails the budget submission. It was disclosed that the Minister of Finance, Budget and National … Read more
African-American rapper, Lil Wayne throughout a conversation with hosts N.O.R.E. as well as DJ EFN as a visitor on the “Drink Champ” reveal that airs Revolt TELEVISION disclosed that he is 53 percentNigerian According to him, an origins examination carried out by a web site he shared a few of his information on verified that … Read more
As the controversy over the new Southwest security outfit, Amotekun, continues unabated, the Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, clarified on Friday the agency is prepared to work in concert with the Nigerian police and other security agencies to protect the lives and property of Nigerians. Akeredolu, who spoke to some editors in Abuja, also said … Read more
Ogwashi-uku, a small village close to Ogwash-uku, Aniocha South Local Government Area, Delta State, has been thrown into confusion as an inspector of Police attached to the State Command was found dead inside a patrol van in the area. The Police patrol team which was at a checkpoint along Ogwashi-Uku axis of the Asaba-Ughelli expressway … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday assured that Nigeria will soon see the end of the insurgence that has bedeviled the North-Eastern part of the country like she saw the end of the Nigeria/Biafra civil war. President Buhari gave the assurance when he received the European Union (EU) Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarcic, at the Presidential … Read more
A bill to bar the President, Governors and other public office holders from foreign medical trips without court approval, has been slated for second reading in the House of Representatives. A copy of the legislation obtained yesterday, entitled: “Public Officers International Medical Treatment Trips Regulation Bill, 2019,” is sponsored by Sergius Ogun(PDP-Edo). The proposed Act, … Read more
The Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, says Southwest governors are ready to meet with President Muhammadu Buhari to explain the whole concept of the security outfit, Amotekun, and why it is urgently needed. Governor Akerelodu told journalists in Abuja on Friday morning that the meeting with Buhari would have taken place if not for his … Read more
Four days after the last inspection tour of the Lagos-Ibadan Railway Project, where the Hon. Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi expressed displeasure over the slow pace of work in which he mounted pressure on the contractors (CCECC) to speed up the level of work, the Minister has satisfactorily confirmed that there had … Read more
The Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, on Friday said that Mr. Godwin Obaseki will be re-elected as Governor of Edo State, stressing that nothing will stop the governor’s re-election because Obaseki has done well and deserves to continue in office. Obaseki is a member of the All Progressive Congress (APC) while Umahi is a member … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission Resident Commissioner REC for Akwa Ibom State, Mr Mike Igini has warned officials going against the core value of the Commission during Essien Udim local government re-run election on Saturday. According to him, the core value of the Commission was ensuring integrity, transparency and fair play in the discharge of … Read more