Eko Hot Blog reports that the Presidency has vehemently denied allegations of padding the 2024 budget by an additional N3 trillion. This comes after Senator Abdul Ningi of Bauchi Central (PDP) accused the executive of implementing a budget different from the one approved by the National Assembly on January 1, 2024. Editor’s Pick: FG Begins … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that communities in Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue State were invaded by gunmen suspected to be bandits on Thursday, resulting in the loss of 16 lives. This online media platform reports that this development occurred just within the past 24 hours following attacks by rival militia groups on the Gbagir … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a decisive move to address the alarming rise in kidnapping incidents within Abuja, the Senate on Wednesday summoned the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and the Commissioner of Police, Benneth Igwe. The summons is part of a broader inquiry into the murder of Chris Agidy, a … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate on Wednesday, February 28, approved President Bola Tinubu’s request for the removal of Babatunde Irukera as Chief Executive/Vice-Chairman of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). Tinubu had on Monday, January 9, sacked both the Director-General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), Alex Okoh, and the Executive … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, suggests that the current salary of Nigerian lawmakers is a far cry from what it is supposed to be. Making this claim while speaking on Channels TV’s Politics Today on Monday, Kalu explained that the salaries of lawmakers is different from … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Igbo apex socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, on Thursday, hailed the passage of the bill seeking the establishment of the South-East Development Commission by the Senate saying ‘although it is coming too late, nevertheless, it is a welcome development as it would help develop the region.’ The Senate, on Thursday, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Senate Committee on the review of the 1999 Constitution has promised to complete the process in 24 months. The Chairman of the Committee, Sen.Barau Jibrin, said this at the inaugural meeting of the committee on Wednesday in Abuja. “It is important to note that the Committee is not constituted … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate on Wednesday, February 21, urged the federal government not to remove electricity subsidy given the present hardship in the country. The resolution of the Senate followed its consideration and approval of a motion moved during plenary on the need to retain the subsidy on electricity in the county for … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senators in the upper chamber of the National Assembly on Tuesday, got involved in a heated session where words were traded over the N29 trillion Ways and Means funds by the immediate past administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari. During the plenary on Tuesday, Senate Chief Whip, Ali Ndume submitted … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has said the financial institution would no longer fund intervention programmes. Cardoso disclosed this on Friday when he appeared before the senate committee on banking, insurance and other finance institutions, in Abuja. The apex bank chief said the apex … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate is currently meeting with the economic team of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the poor economy, hunger and depreciation in the value of Nigeria. The Senate had asked that the entire President Tinubu’s economic team appear on Friday after the Red Chamber had invited the Central Bank of Nigeria … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Senate has assured that plans are still in the pipeline to hold the planned national population census in the country this year. The Chairman of the Senate Committee on National Identity and Population, Senator Abdul Ningi, gave the update yesterday while speaking during the screening of 17 of … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the inauguration of 11 newly appointed justices of the Supreme Court, confirmed by the Senate in December last year, has been allegedly delayed due to accommodation and logistical challenges, as insights emerge amidst concerns over the reduced capacity of Nigeria’s apex court. The Supreme Court, constitutionally required to have 21 justices, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Senate Committee on Gas has given the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, a seven-day ultimatum to furnish detailed information on the award and disbursement of over N100bn to companies involved in the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) projects. EDITOR’S PICK: Kano Hisbah Arrests 52 Keke Riders Over Alleged Immoral … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate has postponed questioning the military chiefs over insecurity until February 13, to accommodate all those concerned stakeholders in the nation’s security administration. The lawmakers were scheduled to hear from the security chiefs in the Senate chamber on the nation’s increasing level of insecurity. EDITOR’S PICKS [JUST IN] Rerun: APC’s … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Senate has called upon security chiefs for a meeting in response to the escalating insecurity in the country, with a specific date for the interaction to be determined later. After a closed-door meeting lasting over three hours, the senate expressed its condemnation of the rising occurrences of kidnappings, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senator Representing the Federal Capital Territory, Ireti Kingibe, said the Senate will summon the Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike, over the rising rate of insecurity in Abuja. There has been an increase in cases of abduction in Abuja lately. EDITOR’S PICKS Uzodimma’s Inauguration: Tinubu Meets Obasanjo In Imo (Photos) Aiyedatiwa … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Anthony Okorie Ani has emerged as the candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) for the February bye-election for Ebonyi South Senatorial District in the National Assembly. EDITOR’S PICKS [BREAKING] 2024: Tinubu Addresses Nigerians, Makes Promises – FULL TEXT How Akeredolu’s Aides Betrayed Him While He Was Still In Office … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that amid claims of Christmas and New Year rice handouts worth N200 million from President Bola Tinubu, discordant statements have emerged from within the Senate. While Adeyemi Adaramodu, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, vehemently denied the claims, a Senate source confirmed the initiative, stating that deliveries are … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the lawmaker representing Delta North Senatorial District, Ned Nwoko, has said Nigerians should be allowed to own and bear firearms. Addressing newsmen on Thursday, Nwoko also called for the introduction of a bill that allows civilians to own and carry firearms, … Read more