Eko Hot Blog reports that the Senate has hinted at the possibility of lifting Senator Abdul Ningi’s suspension (PDP, Bauchi). Recall that the Ningi was given a three-month suspension by his colleagues. The embattled lawmaker had publicly alleged that the Upper Chamber “padded“ the 2024 Budget to the tune of N3.7 trillion. Editor’s Picks BREAKING: … Read more
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
President Bola Tinubu praised for Student Loan Bill initiative. Nigerian Senate passes Student Loans Act, aiding indigent students. Law specifies ineligible individuals for the loan. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has been lauded by Nigerians for his initiative on the Students Loan Bill which marks a significant step toward facilitating access to higher … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Elder statesman and leader of the Ijaw Nation, Edwin Clark, has ruled out mercenaries in soldiers’ killings in the Okuama community in Ughelli South local government area of Delta state last week. Speaking during plenary on Tuesday, Akpabio said that those who committed the crime were mercenaries and were not … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Senate has disclosed plans to summon former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, regarding the N30 trillion ‘Ways and Means’ advances issued during President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. This decision comes in the wake of inadequate explanations from the current CBN leadership regarding the transactions. Editor’s Picks … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Senate Chief Whip, Ali Ndume, has openly stated that he received more than the N200 million allocation designated for constituency projects to his colleagues in the 10th National Assembly under the 2024 Appropriation Act. This admission comes amid ongoing debates and allegations about budget allocations and practices within the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike, asserted on Wednesday that the administration has been able to stem the wave of insecurity. Making this assertion while appearing before the Nigerian Senate, Wike bemoaned that the challenge is that some of the kidnap cases were stage-managed by individuals working as aides to 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 the Senate has suspended Senator Abdul Ningi for three months over an allegation of N3.7 trillion padded into the 2024 budget. Ningi is the Chairman, Senate Committee on Population and represents PDP, Bauchi Central. Editor’s Picks Angry Senators Debate Ningi’s 2024 Budget Padding Claim Tinubu Submits FCTA 2024 Budget To … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senators engaged in a heated exchange on Tuesday afternoon following a statement made by Senator Abdul Ningi, representing Bauchi Central Senatorial District in Bauchi State. Senator Ningi alleged that the 2024 Budget had been padded by N3 trillion. In an interview with BBC Hausa Service over the weekend, Senator Ningi further … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the 10th Senate under the leadership of Godswill Akpabio, has announced the need to reexamine the 2024 national budget, which currently stands at N28.77 trillion, following the continuous depreciation of the Naira against the US dollar. This reassessment aims to address the economic implications of the fluctuating exchange rate on … 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 the Nigerian Senate has voiced criticism against international oil companies (IOCs) for neglecting investments in the petrochemical industry. EDITOR’S PICK: Kano Hisbah Arrests 52 Keke Riders Over Alleged Immoral Haircuts And Unlawful Activities Femi Otedola Expresses Joy As He Makes Forbes’ Africa Billionaires List After Seven Years Naval Chief Faces … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Senate said it has uncovered $400 million in intervention funds domiciled in banks and other financial institutions for a couple of years. Chairman of the Senate Committee on Local Content, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, disclosed this during a session with the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB). Akpoti-Uduaghan … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District and Chairman, Senate Committee On Finance, Insurance and other financial institutions, Senator Muhkahil Adetokunbo Abiru has conveyed hearty congratulations to the renowned Actor and Film Producer, Prince Babajide Kosoko, on the occasion of his 70th birthday. This was contained in a press statement … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the 10th Senate, under the leadership of Godswill Akpabio, has passed the 2024 appropriation bill. The budget was passed after its size was increased by 1.2trilllion from N27.5 trillion, as proposed by President Bola Tinubu, to N28.7 trillion. The bill was passed for third reading after Solomon Olamilekan, chair of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the 10th Senate has increased the 2024 budget by a total of N1.2 trillion, moving the budget from N27.5 trillion to N28.7 trillion. According to the report submitted by the Appropriation Committee led by Senator Solomon Adeola, aggregate expenditure was pegged at N28,777,404.073.861; statutory transfers -N1,742,786,788,150; recurrent expenditure- N8,768.5330,852; capital … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Senate has disclosed the sectoral allocations for the 2024 fiscal year’s N27.5 trillion budget. This follows President Bola Tinubu‘s budget presentation to the National Assembly, which was marked by controversy due to limited details. EDITOR’S PICKS FG Takes Action to Tackle Soaring Cooking Gas Prices Tinubu Is God’s … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a bill proposing the establishment of a Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences in Iyin-Ekiti Kingdom, Ekiti State, has been approved by the Senate. The aim of the university, the lawmakers said, is to produce world-class technologists and human resources capable of sustainably managing the country’s economy. The bill … Read more