Senator Adeyemi added that the Buhari administration has combatted corruption more than previous administrations EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate has expressed its appeal to President Muhammadu Buhari and the executive branch to take stern actions against all terrorists’ sponsors as well as money launderers in Nigeria. The senators made the demand when considering … Read more
The loans were to finance critical infrastructural projects across the country EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate, on Wednesday, approved the federal government’s request to borrow $16.2 billion (about ₦6.651 trillion at ₦475/$ rate), €1bn (₦474.190bn) and a grant of $125 (₦51.3bn) under the 2018-2020 External Borrowing (Rolling) plan, totalling ₦7.635 trillion. The approval … Read more
The Senate has given a fresh order to Inspector General Of Police over invasion of Justice Odili’s house. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate on Tuesday ordered the Inspector General of Police Ahmed Baba Alkali to publish the report of the investigation into the invasion of the Justice Mary Odili’s house. It was gathered … Read more
The Senate Committee on Health has tackled the federal government move to borrow $200 million for the procurement of mosquito nets. Ekohotblog reports that the Senate Committee on Health has tackled the federal government’s move to borrow $200 million for procurement of mosquito nets and malaria medicines. Members of the Senate Committee which comprises of … Read more
PDP has asked court to sack 3 Senators and 27 other lawmakers for unlawful defection. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Friday, sought a court order joining the three Zamfara Senators and 27 other lawmakers who defected from the party to All Progressives Congress (APC) in a suit against Governor Bello Matawalle. … Read more
The full details of President Buhari meeting with Governor Obaseki has emerged. EKOHOTBLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday, met with the Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseko, behind closed doors at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. However, Governor Obaseki, while addressing State House correspondents after the meeting, called for the full … Read more
Senate has invited seven MDAs over Buhari’s N5.01trn Loans. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Senate on Wednesday invited the accounting officers of seven federal ministries, departments and agencies over their failure to defend their input in the N5.01trn loans proposed to fund the 2022 budget deficits. The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, decried the non-appearance of … Read more
The party stressed that such a mode of conducting primary was not operable and does not reflect the wishes and aspirations of the majority of Nigerians. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has alleged that the adoption of direct primary for the nomination of candidates for elections in political parties in the Electoral Act Amendment Bill … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari had on Thursday last week presented a ₦16.39 trillion budget proposal for the 2022 fiscal year The Senate, on Wednesday, passed the 2022 Appropriation Bill for second reading after over one hour of debate on its general principles. President Muhammadu Buhari had on Thursday last week presented a ₦16.39 trillion budget proposal … Read more
The Senate on Tuesday commenced investigation into alleged illegal payment of N19bn to four federal agencies, by the Budget Office of the Federation. Officials of the Budget Office did not appear before the Senate Public Accounts Committee. SPAC, relying on the 2016 report of the Auditor-General for the Federation, alleged that the N19bn was paid … Read more
Senate has affirmed Justice Yusuf as FCT Chief Judge. EKOHOTBLOG reports that reports that the Senate has on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of Justice Husseini Yusuf as the Chief Judge of FCT High Court. The appointment of the Chief Judge of the FCT High Court followed the presentation and consideration of the report of … Read more
The Nigerian Senate adopts electronic transmission of election results. Adoption was not without controversy, which was brought under control by the sitting Senate President. Ekohotblog reports that the Nigerian Senate accepted electronic transmission of election results on Tuesday, a stance reflected in the Conference Committee report given to the chamber. The electronic transmission of election … Read more
The full speech of President Buhari’s 2022 budget presentation before the National Assembly has emerged. 2022 BUDGET SPEECH Budget of Economic Growth and Sustainability Delivered By: His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari President, Federal Republic of Nigeria At the Joint Session of the National Assembly, Abuja Thursday, October 7, 2021 PROTOCOLS It is my … Read more
President Buhari has presented N16.3trn 2022 budget proposal to NASS. EKOHOTBLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, presented N16.39 trillion as the 2022 budget proposal before a joint session of the National Assembly. According to the budget proposal titled, ‘Budget of Economic Growth and Sustainability’, the oil benchmark for the 2022 appropriation is $57 per … Read more
There was heavy security at National Assembly on Thursday as federal lawmakers waited for President Buhari to present the 2022 Budget. EKOHOTBLOG reports that there was a heavy presence of security operatives at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja in the early hours of Thursday as President Muhammadu Buhari presents the 2022 Appropriation Bill … Read more
The plot to impeach President Buhari, Lawan and Gbajabiamila has gathered momentum as opposition parties join the impeachment call. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has urged the National Assembly to commence impeachment proceedings against President Muhammadu Buhari. The spokesperson, Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere made the call on Wednesday at … Read more
Senate has moved to arrest the NDLEA Chairman and the National Security Adviser (NSA). EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Senate has threatened to issue arrest warrant against the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Gen. Muhammad Buba Marwa (Rtd.), and the National Security Adviser (NSA), Babagana Munguno, over their failure … Read more
President Buhari will on Thursday present the 2022 Budget to the National Assembly. EKOHOTBLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari will on Thursday, October 7, 2021, present the 2022 Appropriation Bill before the National Assembly. The latest development was disclosed by the Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege, at the plenary on Tuesday. Omo-Agege, who presided over … Read more
The House of Reps has told President Buhari to declare bandits as terrorists. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the House of Representatives has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to declare bandits as terrorists in the country. The call is coming barely 24 hours after the Senate called on Buhari to declare the bandits as terrorists. EKOHOTBLOG … Read more
Senate has told President Buhari to declare bandits as terrorists. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Senate has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to declare bandits as terrorists in the country. The Senate made the call at the plenary on Wednesday. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the upper chamber of the National Assembly also asked President Buhari … Read more