Norway’s parliament has approved legislation to extend the legal abortion limit from 12 to 18 weeks. EKO HOT BLOG learned that the proposal, backed by the center-left minority government, passed with broad support, despite some internal divisions within the government on the issue. The new law, which replaces the 1978 legislation, grants women the right … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that the Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development, in collaboration with the Lagos State Youth Parliament, Epe Constituency 1, celebrated the Epe Girls Explorer Space initiative, which was aimed at empowering young girls in the community. The event focused on motivating girls to pursue their passions while emphasizing the importance … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that the Epe Waterfront at Marina came alive as volunteers united for World Cleanup Day 2024. Organized by the Lagos State Youth Parliament (LSYP) and the Federation of Environmental Development and Sustainable Activities (FEDSA), the event drew a remarkable turnout of community members eager to make a positive impact. Participants worked together … Read more
Germany’s parliament partially legalised the possession of cannabis in February 2024. The law came into effect on Monday, April 1, 2024. It allows adults in Germany to carry up to 25 grams of cannabis for their own consumption, spurring celebration from smokers. Eko Hot Blog reports that it has become legal for adults in Germany … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senator Abdul Ningi has alleged that the Senate is making attempts to arrest him over his allegation of padding in the 2024 appropriation budget to the tune of N3.7 trillion. Recall that the Senate suspended Ningi for three months for claiming that projects worth N3.7 trillion in the 2024 budget were … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that on Saturday, thousands protested in Madrid to oppose the amnesty bill recently negotiated by the Spanish government with Catalan independence parties. They called for the resignation of Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. Last year, Sanchez promised to enact an amnesty, clearing individuals prosecuted for their involvement in Catalonia’s unsuccessful 2017 … Read more
The bill also threatens landlords who rent premises to gay people Homosexual acts are already illegal in the country The proposed law would also ban the funding or promotion of LGBTQ+ activities Eko Hot Blog reports that Uganda’s parliament is set to consider a draft law that criminalises anyone identifying as LGBTQ+, and threatens them … Read more
Israel’s PM Lapid has conceded the country’s election to Netanyahu who has pulled a political comeback. Eko Hot Blog reports that Prime Minister Yair Lapid of Israel conceded the country’s election on Thursday evening to Benjamin Netanyahu, the country’s former prime minister. EDITOR’S PICKS Ethiopia, Tigray Forces Agree To End Two-year Conflict After Obasanjo’s Intervention … Read more
The fire first broke out on Sunday, totally destroying the National Assembly, or lower chamber EKO HOT BLOG reports that a man detained for setting South Africa’s parliament in Cape Town on fire was found at the site with explosives, prosecutors have alleged. Zandile Christmas Mafe, 49, appeared in a city court on charges under … Read more
Footage from the scene showed a plume of black smoke filling the sky, with huge flames coming out… EKO HOT BLOG reports that a man has been arrested after a large fire severely damaged the Houses of Parliament in the South African city of Cape Town. A police spokesperson said the 49-year-old man was facing … Read more
It comes hours after Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s state funeral at St George’s Cathedral, near Parliament EKO HOT BLOG reports that a large fire is raging at the Houses of Parliament in the South African city of Cape Town. Video footage shows a plume of black smoke filling the sky, with huge flames coming out from … Read more
There was a mild drama as lawmakers exchanged blows during voting for controversial bill. EKO HOT BLOG reports that there was a mild drama on Monday as lawmakers of Ghana Parliament exchanged blows during voting on the controversial E-levy bill. It was learnt that fight broke out when the lawmakers were taking votes on whether … Read more
A popular lawmaker has died after being stabbed at surgery. EKOHOTBLOG reports that Conservative MP Sir David Amess has died after being stabbed at his constituency surgery in Essex. This online news platform reports that police said a man was arrested on suspicion of murder after the stabbing at a church in Leigh-on-Sea. … Read more
All is set for the 30th edition of Media Parliament of the Kwara State Council of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) holding tomorrow, Thursday. The event, which is billed for 10:30am at the NUJ Press Centre, Offa Road, GRA, Ilorin, will feature a financial expert and former Chairman, Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and other … Read more
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been involved in a car crash outside Parliament. Boris Johnson was in a car leaving via the gates of the Palace of Westminster and onto Parliament Square in Westminster when a protester ran out into the road to attack the Prime Minister’s convoy. The driver of the car was … Read more
Israel’s parliament swore in a new unity government on Sunday led by Prime Minister Netanyahu and his former rival Benny Gantz, ending the longest political crisis in the nation’s history. After more than 500 days without a stable government and three inconclusive elections, lawmakers in the 120-seat parliament approved a three-year coalition, with 73 voting … Read more
The two largest parties in Israel’s 120 seat Parliament caretaker Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing Likud and Benny Gantz’s centrist Blue and White have agreed on March 2 as the date for the third election if no last minute agreement on a governing coalition is reached before the deadline at midnight. Speaker of the Knesset … Read more
Ghana on Monday shelved plans to spend $200 million on a new parliament building following a public outcry over the cost. An online campaign by cultural figures and civil society under the banner #DropThatChamber drew widespread support that the West African nation had more pressing needs. Parliament said it had halted the project due to … Read more