The Senate is set to honor the late Senator Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah with a valedictory session dedicated to his memory. The casket bearing the remains of the former senator representing Anambra South lies in state at the foyer of the White House wing in the National Assembly Complex. The Senate’s order paper for the day … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ministerial nominees arrived at the National Assembly on Wednesday, October 30, for Senate screening, which was initially scheduled for the previous day but postponed to allow for completion of essential documentation. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For Joshua’ After Knockout Loss To Dubois – Fury EPL: What We’re Lacking Is Luck … Read more
The Nigerian Senate has postponed the screening of seven ministerial nominees fixed for Tuesday. This is contained in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters, Senator Basheer Lado, on Tuesday in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to Toby Forge Has Protest … Read more
The Senate is scheduled to commence the screening of seven ministerial nominees announced by President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday. This follows President Tinubu’s earlier request to the Senate for confirmation of the new nominees. Shortly after their nomination last week, he reached out to the upper chamber, urging lawmakers to consider and confirm the seven … Read more
The Nigerian Senate, led by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, entered a closed-door session today following a motion on a matter of privilege raised by Deputy Senate Leader, Oyelola Ashiru. The motion, citing Orders 9, 10, 41, and 52 of the Senate Standing Rules, was of urgent national importance. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Arrives Abuja After … Read more
The Senate has announced that the Federal Government is expected to submit the Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP) once President Bola Tinubu returns from his overseas trip. The MTEF is a key legal document that sets the budgetary guidelines for the nation and is traditionally submitted to the parliament before … Read more
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, representing Abia North Senatorial District, has expressed his intention to run for president in 2027, but only if President Bola Tinubu does not seek a second term. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, Kalu emphasized his qualifications and readiness for the role. … Read more
The Senate has called on state and local governments to comply immediately with the Supreme Court ruling, which mandates direct funding to local governments. In addition, the Senate resolved to initiate constitutional amendments that will grant full autonomy to local government administrations across Nigeria. EDITOR’S PICKS Health, Planning Ministries Partner with AfDB on Sustainable System … Read more
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has called on Nigerians to prioritise their love for the country over financial gain. He made the remarks on the Senate floor on Tuesday while addressing a motion aimed at curbing the mass migration of skilled Nigerians abroad. Akpabio stressed that the country would benefit more if professionals in various fields … Read more
The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has declared Thursday, October 3, and Friday, October 4, as public holidays in preparation for the upcoming local government elections in the state. In a statewide address on Wednesday, Fubara emphasized his government’s commitment to upholding the Constitution of Nigeria, adhering to the rule of law, and promoting … Read more
The Senate has summoned the Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, to address the deteriorating condition of the Old Oyo-Ogbomosho road. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the decision was made on Wednesday, October 2, following a motion of urgent public importance raised by Senator Buhari Abdulfatai (APC-Oyo North). Senator Abdulfatai stressed the road’s critical importance … Read more
The Senate conducted a screening on Wednesday for Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, who has been acting as Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) since August following the retirement of Olukayode Ariwoola. EKO HOT BLOG reports that during the screening, Kekere-Ekun was accompanied by various members of the judiciary and her family. This process began shortly after President … Read more
The Senate is set to screen Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, today (Wednesday), for her potential confirmation as the substantive CJN. On Tuesday, the Senate received a formal request from President Bola Tinubu for Kekere-Ekun’s confirmation, which was read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during the plenary session. EDITOR’S PICKS Gospel … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has rejected the harmonized bill seeking to extend the retirement age of National Assembly staff by an additional five years. The bill proposed increasing the retirement age from 60 to 65 years, or from 35 to 40 years of service. EDITOR’S PICKS Gospel Singer Dele Gold Laid to Rest in Lagos (PHOTOS) … Read more
As the National Assembly resumes today (Tuesday) from its annual recess, Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele announced on Monday that both chambers are expecting President Bola Tinubu to present the 2025 budget alongside the new Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper. In a statement personally signed by Bamidele, he emphasized the importance of … Read more
A recent report by Nigeria’s leading parliamentary monitoring organization, OrderPaper, revealed that 164 lawmakers in the 10th National Assembly, including 15 Senators and 149 House of Representatives members, have not sponsored any bills since its inauguration on June 13, 2023. The report highlighted that 62% of these inactive lawmakers in the House are first-timers and … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has affirmed that Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun will remain in office until 2027. Amid reports suggesting a tenure extension, a senior police source, who requested anonymity, clarified that there was no extension. Instead, the letter confirms that Egbetokun should serve the full four-year term as outlined in his original … Read more
The National Assembly has intervened in the controversy surrounding the Federal Government’s proposal to set an age limit of 18 years for students to sit for the West Africa Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The proposal, announced by the Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman, has been met with widespread criticism from various quarters, … Read more
Senate President Godswill Akpabio led a delegation from the 10th Senate to pay a condolence visit to the family of the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah. Akpabio, who expressed his shock and deep emotional distress upon hearing the news of Ubah’s sudden death, shared his initial reaction during the visit. The Senate President made these remarks … Read more
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has initiated discussions with the Senate leadership to reinstate Senator Ali Ndume as the Chief Whip, just a month after his removal. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ndume, who represents Borno South Senatorial District, was relieved of his position following his repeated public criticisms of President Bola Tinubu and the … Read more