EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has transmitted an executive communication to the Senate, indicating his intention to present the 2024 Appropriation Bill to a joint session of the National Assembly tomorrow, Wednesday, November 29, by 11 am. Tinubu’s letter of intent was read at plenary by Senate President Godswill Akpabio at plenary … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Ambassador Desmond Akawor, chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State, as a Federal Commissioner of the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC). Presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, who announced this in a statement on Thursday, said the appointment … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Senate has on Wednesday asked the Federal Government to ban importation of all materials manufactured in Nigeria and customs tariffs amended accordingly. Similarly, the Senate also called on the Federal Government to ensure that all tax waivers not directly linked to non- overnmental/non-profit organisations should not be granted. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that there was an uproar in the Senate on Tuesday following the announcement of two minority leaders by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The seats of the Senate Minority Leader and Minority Whip became vacant after the Court of Appeal sacked the former occupants, Senator Simon Davou Mwadkwon (PDP, Plateau North) and … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the 10th Senate, led by Godswill Akpabio, has confirmed the nomination of Aminu Maida as the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). This online media platform gathered that Maida was confirmed by the Senate following the consideration and adoption of a report by the Senate Committee … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senate President Godswill Akpabio has said any appointee of President Bola Tinubu who fails to honour the summons and invitation of the Senate will lose his or her job. Akpabio stated that the Red Chamber under his watch was determined to draw a battle line with heads of Ministries, Department … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate has revealed that it plans on probing the purchase of the N5 billion presidential yacht and the circumstances revolving around it. The Senate Committee on Navy, chaired by the Senator representing Ogun East, Gbenga Daniel, made the resolution. EDITOR’S PICKS Banky W Loses Out As Court Affirms LP’s … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of three new Executive Commissioners to serve in the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). The president’s spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, made the disclosure in a statement on Tuesday evening. He also disclosed that Tinubu had approved the redeployment of one current Executive Commissioner, … Read more
The Senate Chief Whip, Senator Ali Ndume has submitted that he is more experienced in parliamentary matters than the current Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. Speaking on Sunday during an appearance on Channels Television Sunday Politics, the Borno federal lawmaker however said he is not working against Akpabio or trying to remove him from office because … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports the Nigerian Senate has confirmed Mrs Halima Shehu as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA). President Bola Tinubu had on September 18, 2023, appointed Shehu as the head of the agency, but subject to Senate confirmation. The nominee was confirmed by the Senate on … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that following intense lobbying by the Presidency and the Senate leadership, lawmakers will today (Wednesday) screen Olanipekun Olukoyede as the new chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). President Bola Tinubu had, in a letter on Tuesday to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, asked for the clearance of Olukoyede as … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senate President, Godswill Akpabio has said he bears no grudge against any of his colleagues over the recent happenings in the Senate. The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Senate President, Eseme Eyiboh, made this known on Tuesday in Abuja, hours after the drama that ensued during the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senate President Godswill Akpabio has denied his alleged involvement in the ouster of Senator Elisha Abbo from the Senate. Naija News had earlier reported that the Court of Appeal in Abuja, on Monday, voided the election of Abbo of the All Progressives Congress (APC). FURTHER READING Ondo Assembly Deny Suspending … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate has commenced moves to transfer the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA) from Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation to the Presidency. The Red Chamber on Tuesday passed for second reading a bill seeking to NSIPA Act 2023, sponsored by Senate Leader, Micheal Opeyemi Bamidele. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Senate has confirmed three additional ministerial nominees sent to the National Assembly by President Bola Tinubu. The nominees who were screened and confirmed were Balarabe Abbas Lawal from Kaduna State, Dr Jamila Bio Ibrahim from Kwara State and Ayodele Olawande from Ondo State. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Investigate Alleged … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that there was a commotion at the National Assembly on Wednesday after a ministerial nominee, Balarabe Abbas, slumped during screening by the Nigerian Senate. The ministerial nominee had read out his profile before the incident happened.The development forced the Senate to go into a close session. Editors Pick JUST IN: Senate … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate, on Tuesday, warned President Bola Tinubu against illegal spending and advised him to seek a supplementary budget for its Compressed Natural Gas initiative. The Senate through its Committee on Gas, led by Senator Jarigbe Jarigbe, urged the executive arm of government to expeditiously present a 2023 Supplementary Budget … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has requested the Senate to confirm three additional ministerial nominees. The president made the request in a letter written to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and read on the floor of the Senate during Tuesday’s plenary. In the letter read by Akpabio, President Tinubu asked the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the 10th Senate led by Godswill Akpabio on Tuesday confirmed Olayemi Cardoso as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Cardoso was nominated by President Bola Tinubu on the 15th of September, 2023 as the Governor of the apex bank for a term of five years. This online … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate on Tuesday, September 26, resumed plenary after its six weeks annual vacation. Senate president, Godswill Akpabio led a procession of principal officers into the chamber at about 11.40 a.m. after which he said the opening prayers. EDITOR’S PICKS Ogun Records Cholera Outbreak, Warns Residents Mohbad’s Mother Insists … Read more