EKO HOT BLOG reports that the number of federal government-owned universities in Nigeria may reach 99 soon. This is as reports revealed that a bill proposing the establishment of 47 new universities successfully passed the second reading before lawmakers. EDITOR’S PICKS [BREAKING] 2024: Tinubu Addresses Nigerians, Makes Promises – FULL TEXT How Akeredolu’s Aides Betrayed Him … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that theAll Progressives Congress (APC) has formed committees to oversee primary elections for filling vacancies in both national and state assemblies. These committees are set to manage the primaries in nine states ahead of the 3 February bye-elections. The primary elections will take place in Lagos, Ondo, Kebbi, Taraba, Yobe, Benue, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Senate has approved President Tinubu’s request to borrow $7.8billion and €100 million as part of the 2022 – 2024 borrowing plan of the Federal Government. The request was approved after the Senate considered and adopted the report of its committee on Local and Foreign Debt during Saturday’s plenary. Tinubu … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate on Saturday, December 30, observed a minute silence in honour of late governor of Ondo state, Rotimi Akeredolu SAN and a former speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Ghali Umar Na’Abba. The resolutions of the Senate followed motions moved that effect by Senator Jimoh Ibrahim (APC -Ondo … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Senate will today, Saturday, December 30, pass the 2024 Appropriation Bill submitted to the National Assembly by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. It was gathered that the Red Chamber will commence plenary by 1 pm, prompt to consider and pass the budget. EDITOR’S PICKS Don’t Hand Over PH Refinery To … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has announced the timetable and activities for the upcoming February 3, 2024 bye-elections. This development follows the approval of a timetable by the Independent National Electoral Commission to conduct bye-elections resulting from the resignation or demise of members of the National and State Houses of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the approved timetable and schedule of activities for conducting bye-elections resulting from the resignation or demise of National and State Houses of Assembly members. The INEC National Commissioner and Information Voter Education Committee Chairman, Sam Olumekun, made this known in a statement … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Senate on Thursday approved the nomination of 11 Justices for appointment as Justices of the Supreme Court. The approval follows the presentation of a report by the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters that screened the Justices and the approval of its recommendations by the lawmakers. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate has mandated the Inspector General of Police to compel appearance of the Registrar-General of the Corporate Affairs Commission, Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, before the Senate Committee on Finance within 24 hours. EDITOR’S PICKS Appeal Court Dismisses Binani’s Case, Affirms Fintiri As Adamawa Governor Labour Minister: Tinubu Accepts Lalong’s Resignation After … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the President of the 10th Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Wednesday declared the seats of David Umahi and Ibrahim Geidam in the upper legislative chamber vacant. The Senate President reached the decision following their appointments as ministers of works and police affairs, respectively. EDITOR’S PICKS New ICPC Chairman Musa Aliyu Assumes Office … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has transmitted the names of eleven justices of the Supreme Court of Nigeria to the Senate for screening and confirmation. Senate President Godswill Akpabio made this known while reading a letter sent to the Senate on the floor of the Red Chamber on Wednesday. It would be … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Former Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong has arrived at the National Assembly ahead of his swearing-in as the Senator representing Plateau South. Lalong arrived at the National Assembly complex on Wednesday morning in the company of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. Watch video Former … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Assembly gears up to finalize the N27.5 trillion 2024 budget as various government agencies complete their budget defence sessions. Senate Appropriations Chairman, Senator Adeola Solomon, expressed readiness to receive and evaluate sub-committee reports, aiming for a budget passage by Saturday EDITOR’S PICKS Appeal Court Dismisses Binani’s Case, Affirms Fintiri … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the spokesperson of the 10th Senate, Yemi Adaramodu, has debunked the report claiming that the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, collapsed at an event held in Abuja earlier in the day to mark his 61st birthday. This online media platform understands that there were claims that Akpabio collapsed after seeing off President … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour and Employment Minister, Simon Lalong is expected to leave his ministerial position to assume a Senate seat, barring any last-minute change. Following a Court of Appeal ruling affirming his win in the Plateau South Senatorial election, there are indications that Lalong is poised to join the Senate. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Trade Minister, Doris Uzoka, on Tuesday faced tough questions from senators while presenting her ministry’s 2024 budget. This online media platform understands that Uzoka detailed N905 million for overhead costs and N8.1 billion for capital expenditures to the joint committee on trade and investment. EDITOR’S PICKS Top Plateau APC Chieftains … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Group Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Mele Kyari has been given a 24-hour notice to appear before the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senator Adeola Olamilekan, the committee’s chairman of the committee on Wednesday additionally requested that Kyari be present in the presence of the Nigerian Upstream … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that an investigation into the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) under-remission of N62 billion in revenue has been started by the Senate Public Account Committee. The committee led by Senator Ahmed Wadada is vetting the 2017 Auditor General Report, which exposed the under-remittance. EDITOR’S PICKS APC Wins In Ekiti Local Government Election, Secures … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that on Wednesday, the Senate disclosed its intention to commence a recess beginning on Friday, December 1, as announced by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. This decision was communicated on the floor of the Red Chamber shortly after President Bola Tinubu presented the 2024 budget during a joint session of the National … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a former Commissioner for Education in Lagos State, Barrister Olayinka Oladunjoye, has scaled the screening of the Nigerian Senate for confirmation as Federal Commissioner representing Lagos State in the National Population Commission (NPC). The successful screening exercise comes more than a month after President Bola Tinubu nominated Oladunjoye and asked … Read more