The Senate has revised a bill seeking to prohibit the export of unprocessed maize in commercial quantities, introducing a minimum one-year jail term for violators. The amended bill, originating from the House of Representatives, was passed on Wednesday after the Senate’s Committee of the Whole reviewed its clauses. Through a voice vote, the senators approved … Read more
There was mild drama at the National Assembly on Wednesday as the Senate debated the admittance of President Bola Tinubu’s economic team into the chamber to discuss the proposed Tax Reform Bills. The Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele (APC, Ekiti Central), moved to suspend Order 12, which restricts access to plenary, to allow tax experts, consultants, … Read more
The Nigerian Senate, led by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, entered a closed-door session today following a motion on a matter of privilege raised by Deputy Senate Leader, Oyelola Ashiru. The motion, citing Orders 9, 10, 41, and 52 of the Senate Standing Rules, was of urgent national importance. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Arrives Abuja After … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has rejected the harmonized bill seeking to extend the retirement age of National Assembly staff by an additional five years. The bill proposed increasing the retirement age from 60 to 65 years, or from 35 to 40 years of service. EDITOR’S PICKS Gospel Singer Dele Gold Laid to Rest in Lagos (PHOTOS) … Read more
As the National Assembly resumes today (Tuesday) from its annual recess, Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele announced on Monday that both chambers are expecting President Bola Tinubu to present the 2025 budget alongside the new Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper. In a statement personally signed by Bamidele, he emphasized the importance of … Read more
Nigeria’s oil marketers are optimistic about the imminent start of commercial production at the Port Harcourt Refinery, following a recent visit by key industry figures. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘Demonstration Continues’ – Lagos Protest Organizers Declares ‘FG’s Policies Major Cause Of Hardship’ – Obaseki Reacts As Edo Protesters Worship On Street LSMTL Targets ISO/17025 Accreditation for Global … Read more
The Nigerian National Assembly passed a bill to increase the Central Bank’s loan limit to the Federal Government from 5% to 10% of annual revenue. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the two chambers of the National Assembly passed a bill on Wednesday to increase the percentage of Ways and Means loans the Central Bank of Nigeria … Read more
Accept FG’s Offer On Minimum Wage – Senate Urges Labour. Bamidele calls for dialogue and peace in the minimum wage negotiations, emphasizing unity and patriotism. Despite the government’s offer of a 100% increase, the labour unions rejected it, leading to a two-day strike. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the lawmaker representing Ekiti Central senatorial district and … Read more
Senate Passes Bill To Revert To Old National Anthem “Nigeria, We Hail Thee.” Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele presented the bill, highlighting the anthem’s role in shaping national identity and unity. The old anthem was praised for fostering a sense of value and personal belonging among Nigerian citizens. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Senate passed … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday called the Majority Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele as his first witness in the suit challenging his victory before the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT) which was instituted by the Labour Party (LP) candidate, Peter Obi. Tinubu through his lead counsel, Wole … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has announced the name of senators constituting the majority leadership of the tenth Senate. The senate president made the announcement on Tuesday when the upper chamber resumed plenary after a three-week vacation. EDITOR’S PICKS Akpabio Announces Names Of Majority Leaders Of 10th Senate … Read more
The Senate, in its resolution, mandated the committee to go ahead with its assignment in the quest to find a long-lasting solution… It also directed the committee to interface with relevant stakeholders in the three arms of government and other stakeholders… EDITOR’S PICK Lagos PDP Nominates Nollywood Actress As Potential Running Mate Buhari Writes Sanwo-Olu … Read more
They thronged the party Secretariat in Ado Ekiti with their supporters on Thursday, claiming the process has been manipulated… EKO HOT BLOG reports that seven out of eight All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirants have demanded for the suspension of the ongoing primaries in Ekiti. The aspirants — Kayode Mojo, Demola Popoola, Femi Bamisile, Bamidele … Read more
Senator Opeyemi Bamidele has expressed confidence that Governor Kayode Fayemi would not impose candidate for the 2022 governorship election. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chairman, Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, Bamidele, assured that Fayemi would not want to destroy the chances of the All Progressives Congress by imposing candidate for … Read more
“I’m not even not convinced that Mr President is aware of everything that is happening” Opeyemi Bamidele, senator representing Ekiti central, says President Muhammadu Buhari is not aware of happenings in country regarding security. Bamidele, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), said this on Tuesday on the floor of the senate while contributing … Read more
Opeyemi Bamidele, chairman of the senate committee on judiciary, says the poor remuneration of judges is exposing them to temptation. Speaking on Wednesday before the commencement of a screening exercise of eight judges appointed to the supreme court by President Muhammadu Buhari, Bamidele said the welfare of judges needs “a major intervention”. The president had … Read more