Senator Abba Moro, the Senate Minority Leader and representative of Benue South District, has officially launched the long-awaited construction of the 51km Otukpo-Obi-Oju Federal road, which has been in disrepair for years. The road, a crucial link between the Igede-speaking people of Benue State and the Federal Capital Territory (Abuja), passes through the local government … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Senators elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) met on Wednesday over the vacant Minority Leader position in the Senate. It was gathered that the meeting took place in the office of the Senator representing Kebbi South, Garba Musa Maidoki, inside the National Assembly Complex in Abuja. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Strong indications emerged on Friday that the national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party may pitch its tent with a senator from Plateau State as the minority leader of the red chamber. This came as more opposition senators oppose the ambition of a former governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, … Read more
Senate has raised concerns over the new cash withdrawal policy introduced by the CBN. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate has raised concerns over the new Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) policy on cash withdrawals. Senate Minority Leader Phillip Aduda, in a point of order during plenary on Wednesday, called the attention of his … Read more
Abaribe Quits PDP, Resigns As Senate Minority Leader. Abaribe, who was one of the top contenders for the party’s governorship ticket in Abia State, pulled out of the primary about 78 hours earlier. EDITOR’S PICK [BREAKING] Alleged N96b Fraud: Supreme Court Set To Deliver Judgment In Amaechi’s Appeal BREAKING: Popular Nigerian Journalist Arrested By FIB … Read more
Senate Minority Leader Dumps PDP and was received into APC By Buhari EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senate Deputy Minority Leader, Senator Emmanuel Bwacha has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). He was welcomed to the APC by President Muhammadu Buhari, along with APC Caretaker Chairman and … Read more
Abaribe made the remarks amid heightened calls for secession Senate Minority Leader, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, says there are dozens of separatist groups in the south-east region of the country. He stated this on a Channels Television programme where he lamented that the focus has always been on the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). “One of … Read more
“If a criminal burns a police station, you do nothing and then go and arrest every villager that you see on the street; which is what is currently happening in the south-east, then you are not resolving the issue. Senate Minority leader, Enyinnaya Abaribe, has condemned the arrest of innocent youths in the South-East by … Read more