Senate has postponed the hearing of a committee’s report on CBN’s cash withdrawal policy. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Senate has shifted its debate on the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) new policy on cash withdrawals till Wednesday, December 14, 2022. The Senate said the postponement was over the absence of the Chairman … Read more
The Senate has threatened to cut the budget of over 100 MDAs For failing to answer audit queries. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Senate has threatened to cut down the 2023 budgetary allocation of over 100 ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) in the country. The threat is based on the grounds that heads … 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
The Senate has summoned the finance minister over an unexpected N206 billion in the 2023 budget. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Senate Committee on Special Duties has summoned the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed. EDITOR’S PICKS Ekiti Assembly Impeaches Speaker, Elects Replacement LASUSTECH Clears The Air On Purported Release Of … Read more
The National Assembly Commission has named an acting clerk for the federal legislature. Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Assembly Commission has appointed Magaji Tambuwal as the acting clerk of the national assembly. EDITOR’S PICKS Alleged Grass-Cutting Fraud: EFCC To Appeal Dismissal Of Case Against Babachir Lawal, Others Abacha Loot: US Repatriates $20m To … Read more
Senate Republicans voted Wednesday to elect Sen. Mitch McConnell as their leader over National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman Rick Scott, who announced his desire to replace McConnell at an acrimonious conference meeting Tuesday. Eko Hot Blog reports that a large majority of GOP senators voted to elect McConnell leader after a motion backed by Sen. … Read more
The Senate has approved CBN’s plan to redesign naira notes. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Senate on Wednesday resolved to provide legislative support for the policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to redesign the naira. The resolution of the Red Chamber followed a motion on the policy by the Chairman of … Read more
Senate Committee on Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has ordered Visible Concept, the construction firm handling the N30 billion renovation work at the National Assembly, to speedily complete the project. Eko Hot Blog reports that Sen. Smart Adeyemi, Chairman of the Senate Committee, gave the order at an on-the-spot assessment of the projects by members of … Read more
Warnock and Walker headed to a runoff in the crucial Georgia Senate race. Eko Hot Blog reports that Democratic incumbent Raphael Warnock and Republican challenger Herschel Walker are headed to a December 6 runoff after Tuesday’s election did not return a winner. EDITOR’S PICKS US Midterms: Georgia Senatorial Candidates Prepare For A Runoff Election PHOTOS: … Read more
Fetterman has won Pennsylvania’s Senate seat as democrats hope to hold the upper legislative chamber. Eko Hot Blog reports that Democrat John Fetterman will win the Pennsylvania Senate race, according to US media projections. EDITOR’S PICKS US Midterms: Polls Close As Americans Brace For Results From Consequential Elections US Midterms: Republican J.D. Vance Wins Ohio … Read more
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) students will begin second semester lectures on Wednesday, Nov. 2, following their return on Thursday, Oct. 27. Eko Hot Blog reports that after eight weeks of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) industrial action, the university is set to resume classes (ASUU). EDITOR’S PICK Panic As Masked … Read more
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja’s N607.962 billion 2022 budget has been approved by the Senate for second reading. Eko Hot Blog reports that after multiple protests against the tardiness of the 2022 budget presentation, the appropriation measure was approved on Wednesday. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Ethiopian Embassy Bans Visa On Arrival For Nigerians JUST … Read more
Lawan has said the Senate will pass the 2023 budget before the end of December. Eko Hot Blog reports that the President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan, has disclosed that the National Assembly will pass the 2023 Appropriation Bill into law before the end of December. EDITOR’S PICKS Tight Security At NASS As Buhari … Read more
Senate Debates Bill On Rotation Of Power EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate has commenced debate on a bill for an act to provide for the rotation of power between the six geopolitical zones of the country. The bill which passed the first reading earlier this year is sponsored by Senator Abba … Read more
‘Don’t Vote For Killers’– Jonathan Warns Nigerians Ahead Of 2023 Elections EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former president, Goodluck Jonathan, has warned Nigerians not to vote for those he described as “killers” during the 2023 election. Jonathan stated this on Sunday in Uyo during a special interdenominational service to celebrate the 35th … Read more
Senate has oficially confirmed Justice Kayode Ariwoola as CJN. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate on Wednesday confirmed the nomination of Justice Olukayode Ariwoola for appointment as the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). The confirmation followed the screening of Justice Ariwoola by the Committee of the Whole inside the Senate chambers. EDITOR’S … Read more
The Senate has begun the screening of the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola. Eko Hot Blog reports that this followed two motions to that effect moved by the Senate Leader, Senator Ibrahim Gobir, on the floor of the Senate at 11:35am. EDITORS PICK JUST IN: Drama As Masquerades Invade Church, Flog Pastor, … Read more
University lecturers have alleged that both the Senate and House of Representatives abandoned the union to its fate following its protracted industrial action. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) ASUU had been on strike since February this year, over the non-implementation of the 2009 agreement entered into with … Read more
Senate To Screen Ariwoola As CJN On Wednesday EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, Olukayode Ariwoola, will be screened for confirmmation by the Senate on Wednesday. The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, disclosed this in his address of welcome to Senators from their Annual Summer Recess during plenary. EDITOR’S … Read more
Dariye Reacts To Rumour Suggesting Senate Ambition EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former Governor of Plateau state, Joshua Dariye, who was recently released from prison three months after being granted pardon by the Council of State, has said he won’t contest the Senate seat of Plateau Central in the 2023 election. Dariye, … Read more