Eko Hot Blog reports that Senate President Godswill Akpabio has explained why former Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, was not thoroughly quizzed when he appeared before the Senate for screening as a ministerial nominee. Wike was asked to take a “bow and go” after reading his brief profile and following an appeal by Senator Barinada … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that one of the ministerial nominees being screened by the Senate, Professor Joseph Utsev, has been accused of age discrepancy. Senators pointed out according to his Curriculum Vitae, he was born in 1980 and started primary school three years after in 1984. Akpabio, while reacting to the allegation, said: “He was … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that there was mild drama on Monday during the screening of former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom, for his ministerial nomination by President Bola Tinubu. Wike, who was invited to the podium at exactly 13:51 pm, quickly recognised the three senators representing Rivers in the 10th senate before introducing himself. He said, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that David Umahi, who is the Deputy Senate Leader at the National Assembly, is getting ready to step down from his position as a senator. According to Business Day, his purported resignation is due to his nomination and likely appointment as a minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria under President … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that former Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo, has congratulated the ministerial nominees of President Bola Tinubu. The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, ended speculations on Thursday afternoon as he presented the president’s ministerial nominee list before the Senate for screening and confirmation. Gbajabiamila, the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has transmitted a list of 28 ministerial nominees to the Senate for screening and confirmation. The list includes former Governor of Ebonyi State, Dave Umahi; former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai and presidential spokesman, Dele Alake. EDITOR’S PICKS Nigeria’s … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Barring any last-minute change, President Bola Tinubu will, today, send the list of ministerial nominees to the Senate for screening and confirmation. According to Vanguard, top on the list for screening are the immediate past Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufia, current Special Adviser on Special Duties, Communications and Strategy, Dele … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Senate on Wednesday called for the extradition of Simon Ekpa back to Nigeria from Finland to face the full weight of the law over his antics which it said is corrupting the minds of youth in the South East. Ekpa, a Nigerian who resides in Finland, has been calling … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Senate has postponed the presentation of President Bola Tinubu’s ministerial list earlier scheduled for Tuesday, July 25, to Wednesday, July 26. According to reports, it was pushed back on the order paper after Senator Bamidele Opeyemi, the majority leader, moved the motion to postpone the announcement without reason during … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Senate has gone into a closed door meeting over the ministerial list sent to it by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. After taking petitions, which is the fifth item in the Order Paper, Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced that the Senators should go into an executive session after … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that anger has been mounting following the decision by the National Assembly to set aside N70bn for its members from the N819bn federal supplementary budget passed by the legislature last week. The lawmakers defended this allocation, claiming that the N70bn was intended to support “the working conditions of National Assembly members.” … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the 10th Senate has denounced reports alleging it manipulated the 2023 Supplementary budget that was approved last week, calling these allegations mischievous. The legislative body was responding to some online news publications’ claims that an unwarranted N70 billion was padded into the supplementary budget, labelled as a “gift” from the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Senate has confirmed the appointments of the Chief of Defence Staff and three service chiefs. The confirmation was made during plenary on Thursday, after the Senate considered the request by President Bola Tinubu for the confirmation of the appointments. The service chiefs who were confirmed are: Maj. Gen. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senate President Godswill Akpabio has announced the chairmen, vice chairmen, and members of some Senate standing committees for the 10th National Assembly. This online media platform gathered Akpabio made the announcement of the leadership and composition of the committees during the plenary on Tuesday. EDITOR’S PICKS OPM’s Apostle Chibuzor Rushed … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has forwarded a list of newly appointed service chiefs to the Senate for confirmation. Senate President Godswill Akpabio read the letter from President Tinubu on the confirmation of the appointment of Service Chiefs during plenary on Tuesday. EDITOR’S PICKS OPM’s Apostle Chibuzor Rushed To Hospital After Collapsing … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a former Senator representing Bauchi North Senatorial District, Muhammed Bulkachuwa, has asked the Federal High Court, Abuja, to restrain the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) from arresting him over the comments he made during the valedictory session of the last Senate. It would be recalled that … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Former Ogun State Governor, Gbenga Daniel, has formally written to the incumbent Governor, Dapo Abiodun to stop the monthly pension being paid to him by the State government. Daniel, in a letter titled, ‘Request To Suspend My Monthly Pension and Allowances’, Daniel asked that the N676,376.95 pension/allowances he is entitled … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Aminu Tambuwal, the senator representing Sokoto South, has lost his bid to become the minority leader of the 10th Senate. Tambuwal, a member of the minority Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), had shown significant interest in winning the position. EDITOR’S PICKS Akpabio Announces Names Of Majority Leaders Of 10th Senate VIDEO: … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has announced the name of senators constituting the majority leadership of the tenth Senate. The senate president made the announcement on Tuesday when the upper chamber resumed plenary after a three-week vacation. EDITOR’S PICKS Akpabio Announces Names Of Majority Leaders Of 10th Senate … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that The first batch list of ministerial nominees to be appointed by President Bola Tinubu is ready. The list, according to top sources in the corridors of power, is the first batch and will be sent to the Senate this week. The list of other nominees will follow shortly after. The … Read more