EKO HOT BLOG reports that some aggrieved senators have concluded plans to challenge the emergence of Senator Godswill Akpabio as Senate President of the 10th National Assembly in court. The lawmakers have decided to approach the courts to challenge Akpabio’s victory on the grounds that the ballot papers used in the election were serially … Read more
The G5 governors are against Tambuwal becoming the minority leader in the Senate. They cite his decision to back out of the race for the PDP presidential ticket to support Atiku as a betrayal. Several lawmakers in favour of G-5 echoed this sentiment, stating that the PDP should reconsider promoting Tambuwal for the Senate Minority … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that there’s a potential shift on the horizon within Nigeria’s Senate, according to a credible Senator from the Northwest, that spoke with Daily Sun. A total of 22 senators from the All Progressives Congress (APC) are allegedly planning to defect to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). EDITOR’S PICKS Shehu Sani … Read more
Former Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, supported Godswill Akpabio to emerge as the 10th Senate President of the National Assembly. Wike said Akpabio donated N200 million to his campaign in 2014 and 2015. Akpabio has responded, saying that the money was from his savings from the telecom sector. EKO HOT BLOG reports that former Governor … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that the race for principal offices in the 10th Senate has started, following the successful inauguration of the 10th National Assembly. Recall Godswill Akpabio (South-south) emerged as Senate President and Barau Jibrin (North-West) as his deputy. EDITOR’S PICKS Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Monday, June 19th, 2023 Abbas Appoints Epe Lawmaker Wale Raji As … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has signed the Nigeria Data Protection Bill, 2023 into law, Establishing a legal framework for personal information protection in Nigeria. The bill was sent to the Senate and House of Representatives for consideration by former President Muhammadu Buhari. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has signed the Nigeria Data Protection … Read more
The Senate has rejected the controversial National Water Resources Bill, 2023, transferring control of water resources from states to the Federal Government. This decision puts an end to the bill’s contentious journey, which had faced opposition from southern governors and lawmakers. The rejection follows consultations with the House of Representatives and consideration of senators’ … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to appoint 20 special advisers. The approval comes a little over week after the president was sworn into office. EDITOR’S PICKS Church Member Accuses Lagos Prophet Marcus Tibetan Of N65m Land Scam NLC Suspends Planned Strike Over Fuel Subsidy Removal, Sets … Read more
The House Of Reps members are set to meet today. The message was passed in a notice to members and journalists. The Senate had an emergency plenary on Saturday to consider and approve some economic bills EKO HOT BLOG reports that The House of Representatives is billed for an emergency sitting today at 1 p.m. … Read more
The Senate has passed a bill to amend the 2022 Supplementary Appropriation Act, extending the implementation period for N819bn The bill was passed during an emergency plenary session, following the House of Representatives’ earlier approval. The extension aims to allow for the full utilization of capital releases and the completion of critical infrastructure projects. EKO … Read more
The Senate has approved the reappointment of Abike Dabiri as NIDCOM Boss. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate has given its official confirmation to Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa’s second term as the Chairman and CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM). The Senate’s confirmation of Dabiri-Erewa’s appointment comes in response to President Muhammadu Buhari’s … Read more
Senate has ordered Works Ministry to repay N692m for suspected fraudulent contracts. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate has ordered the Federal Ministry of Works to refund into the nation’s purse a whopping sum of N692 million allegedly spent on fictitious contracts as contained in the 2018 report of the Auditor General for the … Read more
Akpabio is currently seeking the support of the Labour Party, NNPP As Senate Presidential Candidate Campaign Heating up Akpabio and his campaign team met with the two opposition parties alongside his running mate, Barau Jibril. Akpabio confirmed that the President-elect met with the presidential candidate of the NNPP, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. Eko Hot Blog reports … Read more
The APC won the majority of seats in the Nigerian senate in the recently concluded elections. The victory set up an intense battle within the party for the senate presidency. However, a governor familiar with the race says it is over. Eko Hot Blog reports that the outgoing Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje, has … Read more
With just 48 hours to go before his sentencing, Senate has pleaded for leniency for Ekweremadu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate has appealed to the Centre for Criminal Court, United Kingdom for clemency in the sentencing of Nigeria’s former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, and his wife, Beatrice. The plea is coming barely … Read more
A bill has passed second reading in the Senate to establish the National Centre for Christian Education. The sponsor of the bill, Senator Binos Yaroe, believes that the centre will address past problems caused by inappropriate religious practices. The bill was referred to the Committee on Education for further legislative input after it passed its … Read more
The Senate has raised the retirement age for judicial officers in Nigeria from 65 to 70 years. The bill was passed during the plenary session and transmitted for presidential assent. The move seeks to ensure uniformity in retirement age and pension rights of judicial officers in superior courts of records. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
In November 2018, President Buhari appointed Dabiri-Erewa as the Chairman/CEO of NiDCOM. However, the Senate delayed the confirmation of her appointment until May 2019. The president is asking the upper legislative chamber to consider her reappointment four years later. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has reappointed Abike Dabiri-Erewa for a second term … Read more
Yari has urged APC to prioritize competence-based zoning for National Assembly. The Ex-Zamfara Governor warned against inciting religious tensions within the party. Yari emphasized North’s vital role in APC’s victory, urged region to produce next Senate president. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Abdul’Aziz Yari, former Governor of Zamfara State and newly elected senator, took to … Read more
The union’s senate council accused him of various irregularities. The suspended president allegedly walked out of a council sitting addressing the allegations against him. He, however, argued that he left the sitting to ease himself. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Senate Council of the Students’ Union (SU), University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has suspended the … Read more