The House of Representatives is currently considering a bill that seeks to separate the offices of the Attorney General of the Federation and the Minister of Justice. EKO HOT BLOG learned that if passed, the bill would separate the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice roles at the state level. The bill is co-sponsored by … Read more
The House of Representatives has called on the Ministry of Interior, led by Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, to enhance security measures for electricity transmission lines across the country to curb persistent vandalism of critical infrastructure. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth As Defence Secretary Sanwo-Olu Appoints Barr. Rekiya Olufunke Hassan as new Chairman of … Read more
Speaker Abbas Tajudeen of the House of Representatives declared the seats of two recently deceased members vacant during the plenary session on Wednesday, July 17. Eko Hot Blog gathered that this move complies with section 68(2) of the amended 1999 constitution. The late lawmakers are Hon. Olaide Akinremi, representing Ibadan North, and Hon. Ekene Abubakar … Read more
Eko hot blog reports that in a bold move towards transparency, the House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has issued a stern warning to private airline operators in Nigeria. They have been given a tight deadline to either justify the use of N4 billion received from the Federal Government as COVID-19 intervention funds … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has been asked by the House of Representatives to thoroughly examine the Oronsaye report before going ahead with its implementation. In plenary on Thursday, Kama Nkemkanma and two other members presented a resolution of urgent public importance, which resulted in the call. EDITOR’S PICKS A Nation at Crossroads: … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the House of Representatives on Thursday resolved to investigate the funds disbursed to licensed electricity Distribution Companies for metering by the Central Bank of Nigeria as loans under the National Mass Metering Programme. This resolution to investigate the disbursement of the funds followed the adoption of a motion moved by Uchenna … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the House of Representatives on Thursday, urged the federal government to intervene by subsidizing the 2024 Hajj fare to facilitate the participation of intending Muslim pilgrims in the pilgrimage to Makkah. Furthermore, the House mandated its committee on Muslim pilgrimage to engage the National Hajj Commission (NAHCON) in reviewing and reassessing processes … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian House of Representatives has pledged to fortify the nation’s libel and slander legislation in order to shield Nigerians’ dignity from baseless attacks on their identity. At a press conference on Thursday in Abuja, Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, stated that the legislation would not stifle free speech. EDITOR’S … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the House of Representatives, on Tuesday, urged the Federal Government to immediately open the grain reserves and distribute grains to needy Nigerians. This the reps said is to tackle the hunger in the land. EDITOR’S PICKS [JUST IN] Rerun: APC’s Mustapha Declared Yobe East Senator JUST IN: Millions of Naira Lost … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas is scheduled to meet with President Bola Tinubu to discuss ways to secure people’s lives and property following the incessant attacks on communities in the Plateau state. This online media platform recalls that since late December 2023, series of attacks have occurred in … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the House of Representatives has highlighted why it increased the 2024 budget by N1.2 trillion. This online media platform reported earlier that the 10th Senate, under the leadership of Senator Godswill Akpabio, passed the 2024 appropriation bill. The budget was passed after its size was increased from N27.5 trillion, as proposed … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Deputy Spokesman of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has appealed to citizens to continue to lend their prayers for President Bola Tinubu to enable him to succeed in his responsibility as the country’s president. He also urged citizens to pray for the National Assembly to enable them to succeed … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that there are currently 87 Chibok girls being held captive, according to the representative of Chibok-Domboa-Gwoza at the House of Representatives, Ahmed Jaha. While praising the Federal Government for the recovery of some of the girls, Jaha pointed out that 87 Chibok girls were still yet to regain their freedom. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the House of Representatives yesterday resolved to set up an ad hoc committee to interface with the National Security Adviser (NSA), the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and other security agencies to avert a possible breakdown of law and order in Edo State. The House mandated its ad hoc committee to … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee, on Monday, kicked off a full-scale probe into the alleged mismanagement of COVID-19 intervention funds by ministries, departments and agencies of government. A member of House of Representatives, Nyampa Zakari, had in October moved a motion for the probe of MDAs, accusing … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has called for the support of the Federal Government to enable the state to efficiently put in place necessary infrastructures. The Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, made the appeal on behalf of the governor when he received the Federal House of Representatives, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the House of Representatives has called on the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, to put a stop to the planned increase in electricity tariff for now. To this end, the House yesterday mandated its Committee on Power (when constituted) to interface with NERC, with a view to finding a common … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has insisted that results of its examinations can’t be forged. JAMB’s Registrar, Prof Is-haq Oloyede has said that its Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, results are stored offline and not in the “cloud.” EDITOR’S PICKS Delta Community Imposes N10,000 Fine, 40 Stroke … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that House of Representatives on Wednesday resolved to set up an ad-hoc committee to look into the continued increase in fuel pump prices, especially the recent one. They will also look into the proposed palliative measures to be taken to ameliorate the sufferings of Nigerians. EDITOR’S PICKS Delta Community Imposes N10,000 … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that following the growing concerns that tertiary institutions might increase their tuition fees on the heels of the recently passed students loan act, the House of Representatives has warned against such move. The House also resolved to convene a legislative summit on students loans and access to higher education with all … Read more