The Nigerian Senate has postponed its public hearing on alleged sabotage within the petroleum industry initially set for September 10-12, 2024, the hearing will be rescheduled to facilitate further consultations with key stakeholders whose insights are crucial for a thorough investigation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senate Leader and Chairman of the Ad-Hoc Committee on … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that in a pivotal session at the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele representing Ekiti Central Senatorial District took the floor to address the ongoing 2024 budget discussions, urging his colleagues to focus on stability within the Senate and the equitable distribution of funds rather than individual personalities. Editor’s Pick FG To Establish … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a bill proposing the establishment of a Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences in Iyin-Ekiti Kingdom, Ekiti State, has been approved by the Senate. The aim of the university, the lawmakers said, is to produce world-class technologists and human resources capable of sustainably managing the country’s economy. The bill … Read more
President-elect Tinubu, on Tuesday, received Oyebanji, Akpabio and others in Abuja. Tinubu returned from Paris on Monday after spending 35 days on vacation. He will be sworn in as the 16th president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on May 29th. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, who recently returned from a … Read more
The finance ministry has rejected Emefiele’s proposed policy to redesign the naira notes. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed Friday, renounced the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, on his proposed policy to redesign some of the nation’s currency notes on … Read more
Senate has oficially confirmed Justice Kayode Ariwoola as CJN. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate on Wednesday confirmed the nomination of Justice Olukayode Ariwoola for appointment as the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). The confirmation followed the screening of Justice Ariwoola by the Committee of the Whole inside the Senate chambers. EDITOR’S … Read more
Senate has passed a bill to stop Payment of ransom to kidnappers …the Terrorism Act amendment will establish standards and a regulatory structure to prevent terrorist organisations from laundering money through banks and other financial networks. EDITOR’S PICK 2023: ‘You’ve No Single Respect’ – Orji Kalu Slams Osinbajo, Tinubu, Wike, Others 2023: Tinubu, Osinbajo Support … Read more
Tinubu, Amaechi At War Over 3, 000 Statutory Delegates. The statutory delegates are former and serving federal lawmakers as well as former and current principal officers of state assemblies. EDITOR’S PICK 2023: Ngige To Make Position On Tuesday After Consultation With Mortals, Immortals [JUST IN] 2023: Wike Reveals ‘Plan B’ If He Fails To Get … Read more
Bamidele, along with about six other candidates had kicked against the primary election held in January 27… EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senator Opeyemi Bamidele on Friday said he will not defect from the All Progressives Congress or sue the party after a governorship primary in Ekiti he described as a “charade” and a “mockery … Read more