ASUU Strike: Senate Faults 2009 Agreement, Moves To Intervene

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Lawan faulted the 2009 agreement between the Federal Government and ASUU He said the agreement should not have been signed by both sides because there’s no way government will provide the kind of resources agreed to in the document EDITOR’S PICK Chaos As Angry Passengers Block Abuja Airport Over Flight Delays [PHOTOS] 2023: Osinbajo, Tinubu, … Read more

[BREAKING] Misconduct: Court Orders CCT Chairman To Appear Before Senate 

Court Orders CCT Chairman To Appear Before Senate for alleged misconduct. Justice Inyang Eden Ekwo, in a judgment in the suit, ordered the CCT boss to go and appear before the Senate and answer questions on a public petition brought against him by an aggrieved citizen. EDITOR’S PICK [JUST IN] 2023: APC Commences Sale Of … Read more

I Did Not Resign- Ebonyi SSG

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  Ebonyi SSG said he was misquoted about his resignation I am aspiring to represent Ebonyi Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly. EDITOR’S PICK [BREAKING] Ukraine Crisis: Russia Declares Full Scale World War III Has Begun Elon Musk Stages $43bn Hostile Takeover Of Twitter Ukraine Crisis: Russia In Retreat As Putin Appears To Admit … Read more

Ebonyi SSG Resigns, Declares For Senate

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Kenneth Ugbala, the Ebonyi SSG has resigned from his current position Ugbala has declared to represent Ebonyi Central Senatorial zone in the 2023 general election EDITOR’S PICK Military Intercept Security Agents Taking Ransom To Bandits In Kaduna JUST IN: FG Declares Easter Holidays  5 Amazing Benefits Of Using Honey On Your Skin EKO HOT BLOG … Read more

BREAKING: APC National Chairman, Adamu, Deputy Resign From Senate

APC National Chairman, Adamu, Deputy Resign From Senate. Prior to their emergence as APC leaders, both Adamu and Kyari represented Nasarawa West and Borno North senatorial districts of Nasarawa and Borno States respectively. EDITOR’S PICK  2023: APC Denounces Osinbajo Over Presidential Bid, Says He’s No Longer A Member 2023: Source Reveals Tinubu’s ‘Plan B’ After … Read more

2023: GAC Endorses Ambode’s Deputy Idiat Adebule For Senate

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GAC endorses Ambode’s Deputy Idiat Adebule for Senate as Yayi relocates to Ogun West Idiat Adebule, who was the deputy governor of Mr Akinwumi Ambode according to a reliable source was chosen because of her loyalty to the party EDITOR’S PICK:  Lagos Cooperative Society Holds First Ever Convocation Ceremony Residents Cry to Sanwo-olu, IGP Over … Read more

APC Announces Dates Of Party Primaries

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This is coming barely two weeks after the APC conducted its National Convention The party fixed May 30, 2022 for ìts presidential primary EDITOR’S PICK  Train Attack: Tinubu Visits Kaduna, Donates ₦50 Million To Victims Over 1500 Fake Workers Detected In Civil Service – FG 2023: PDP Zoning Committee Concludes Sitting EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more

BREAKING: Senate Extends 2021 Budget Implementation To May 31

Senate Extends 2021 budget implementation to May 31. The extension was approved following the consideration of a bill to amend the 2021 Appropriation Act sponsored by Senate Leader, Senator Yayah Abdullahi (Kebbi North). EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: Anambra Commences Prayer Session To End Monday Sit At Home Order JUST IN: Gunmen Attack Military Base In Kaduna, … Read more

BREAKING: Senate Directs MultiChoice, Others To Revert To Pay-Per-View Module

Senate has directed TV providers MultiChoice and others to revert to pay-per-view module. In a motion sponsored by Senator representing Benue South Senatorial district, Abba Moro, he lamented the incessant hike in price of various bouquets by the service providers which he described as exploitative. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Senate on Wednesday … Read more

BREAKING: Court Ruling On Electoral Act Divides Senate

Court ruling on Electoral Act divides Senate  Sekibo who came under Order  10 and 11 of the Senate Standing Rules, urged his colleagues to suspend other activities and debate the issue, even as he argued that the ruling by the Court, nullifying their action, is bad precedence that must not be allowed to stand. EKO … Read more

BREAKING: Bill To Amend Electoral Act Fails Second Reading

Bill to amend electoral act has failed second reading. The bill was read the first time on Tuesday amid controversy banning the amendment exercise by the Justice Inyang Ekwo-led Federal High Court. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the bill to amend the Electoral Act, 2022 has failed to the pass second reading at the Senate … Read more

BREAKING: Senate Challenges Court Ruling On Electoral Act Amendment

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The Senate on Tuesday challenged a ruling by a Federal High Court in Abuja barring it from re-amending the Electoral Act 2022 recently signed by President Muhammadu Buhari. Senate President Ahmad Lawan, who made this assertion on the floor at the plenary, said the judiciary cannot stop the National Assembly from performing its constitutionally assigned … Read more

1999 Constitution: Read Full Gist As Senate Begins Electronic Voting

Senate has begun electronic voting over 1999 constitution. The electronic voting on the bills followed the presentation of the report of the Committee on Review of 1999 Constitution by the Chairman, Sen.Ovie Omo-Agege (APC-Delta). EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate on Tuesday at plenary began the electronic voting to 68 alterations bills on the … Read more

BREAKING: Senate OKs LG Autonomy Bill

The Nigeria Senate has okayed the Local Government Autonomy Bill. The Senate, on Tuesday, passed the Bill granting full autonomy to the local government and council areas in Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that ninety-two members of the red chambers voted overwhelmingly in support of the Bill, after a clause-by-clause consideration at the Committee on … Read more

BREAKING: Buhari Bends To Public Demands, Signs Electoral Bill Into Law

President Muhammadu Buhari has yielded to the public demands, signed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2022 into law. This was disclosed by Bashir Ahmad Personal Assistant to the President on Digital and New Media. EKO HOT BLOG reports that according to a tweet on Friday by the presidential aide, Bashir Ahmad. “BREAKING: President Muhammadu Buhari … Read more

BREAKING: Reps Orders Immediate Evacuation Of Helpless, Stranded Nigerians In Ukraine

The House of Representatives has ordered the immediate evacuation of helpless and stranded Nigerians in Ukraine. This is coming shortly after the Russian President warned that any attempt to interfere in the ongoing feud will lead to serious consequences. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Vladimir Putin announced on Thursday a military operation in Ukraine with … Read more

Reps Panel recommends Immunity, Life Pension For Senate President, Speaker, Others

The House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review has proposed immunity and life pension for Senate President, House of Representatives Speaker and heads of the judiciary. The proposal is contained in the constitution amendment bill presented on Wednesday by Rep. Ahmed Wase, Chairman, Constitution Review Committee. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Rep. Benjamin Kalu, House … Read more

Declare Known Terrorist Leaders Wanted, Senate Tells FG

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…the lawmaker noted with concern that bandits are moving in hundreds from village to village…  He said that if urgent steps were not taken, the peace-loving communities might be forced to resort to self-defense…  EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate on Wednesday called on the Federal Government to declare all known leaders of terrorists … Read more

BREAKING: Aisha Buhari Attends Senate Plenary, Seeks Seat For Women 

Aisha Buhari, First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on Wednesday is spotted at the plenary sessions in both the Senate House of Assembly and the House of Representatives. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the First Lady is at the plenary to throw her weight behind an item for amendment in the 1999 constitution … Read more