Natasha Set to Resume September 23 Kogi Senator’s Suspension Ends After Six-Month Ban After a six-month suspension, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central is ready to return to the National Assembly later this month. Eko Hot Blog reports that her lawyer, Victor Giwa, confirmed her return, stating the senator is on vacation in London but … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, a member of the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC), has commended the Chairman of Epe Local Government, Princess Surah Animashaun, for projects delivered fairly across the area without any political bias. At his visit to the Epe Local Government Secretariat, Obanikoro and his team inspected the council’s projects that … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that Rep. Wale Raji has sent heartfelt birthday wishes to Nigeria’s First Lady, Her Excellency Senator Oluremi Tinubu, celebrating her outstanding contributions to public service. On behalf of the people of Epe, he commended her dedication to women’s empowerment and community development. EDITOR’S PICKS: School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son In Delta … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Obafemi Kadri Hamzat, marked his 60th birthday with a special prayer session at the Alausa Central Mosque, Ikeja, on Thursday. The event drew a host of dignitaries from across the state and beyond to celebrate the life and achievements of one of Lagos’ foremost … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, representing Lagos East Senatorial District, has been named the ‘Outstanding Policy Maker of the Year 2024,’ an award recognizing his transformative contributions through grassroots programs and impactful policy developments that have significantly benefited his constituents and Lagos State at large. As a former banker and politician with … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that Prince Tajudeen Oluyole Olusi, the apex leader of the Lagos Governance Advisory Council (GAC), visited the SAIL Innovation Lab in Ikorodu on Wednesday. The lab, which has trained over 8,400 youths in digital and tech skills, was the focus of praise for its contributions to the community. During the visit, … Read more
Senator Mikhail Adetokunbo Abiru, representing the Lagos East Senatorial District, on Sunday, visited Ibeju-Lekki to assess the progress of the SAIL Sport and ICT Hub in Orimedu. Accompanied by Hon. Abdullahi Sesan Olowa, the Executive Chairman of Ibeju-Lekki Local Government, Senator Abiru conducted a comprehensive inspection of the site with the main contractor from FOLITECH … Read more
Ẹkọ hot blog reports that In a gesture of goodwill and community support, Senator Tokunbo Abiru has distributed food packages to residents of the Epe community in Lagos State as part of his ongoing efforts to support his constituents during the Ileya festival, also known as Eid-el-Kabir. EDITOR’S PICK Borno Stands Alone Against State Police, … Read more
Rafiu Ibrahim is an ally of former Senate President Bukola Saraki. He represented Kwara South Senatorial District between 2015 and 2019. The late politician unsuccessfully attempted to return to the Senate in 2019 and 2023. Eko Hot Blog reports that Senator Rafiu Ibrahim, an ally of former Kwara State Governor and Nigeria’s Senate President, Bukola … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the federal government has begun the distribution of 42,000 metric tonnes of grains nationwide. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari announced the development during an interactive session with the National Assembly joint committee on Agriculture Production Services and Rural Development, on Tuesday. The committee chaired by Senator … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that in a significant development, Distinguished Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA (Lagos East), has been unanimously elected as the Chairman of the Southern Senators’ Forum, according to a statement from his media aide, Enitan Olukotun. Editor’s Pick: FG Begins New Expatriate Job Policy, Violators Risk N3m Fine Price Of Block In … Read more
Eko hot blog reports that Zone A Voters League (ZAVL), a socio-political group in Benue State, is gearing up to recall Senator Emmanuel Udende due to concerns over insecurity and missing relief funds. Pastor Saater Akaa, speaking on behalf of the group, stated, “We’re initiating the recall process because Udende’s alleged involvement in the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong, has said being a Senator was his first choice after he served his tenure as the Plateau State Governor. Lalong stated this on Wednesday in Abuja after his swearing-in as the Senator representing Plateau North Senatorial District by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Former Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong, will be sworn in as the Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District in the National Assembly. This online media platform gathered that the former Minister of Labour and Employment will be officially sworn in during plenary on Wednesday by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that all the 109 Nigerian senators have donated their December salaries, amounting to N109 million to the victims of the ‘accidental’ bombing in Tudun Biri, Igabi Local Government Area of the Kaduna State. Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, announced this at the Kaduna Government House when he led … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong, is uncertain whether to assume his new role as a senator or continue as a minister. It would be recalled that the Court of Appeal in Abuja recently overturned the election of Napoleon Bali of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from Plateau … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senator representing Kaduna South senatorial district at the National Assembly, Sunday Marshall Katung, said he would work with other federal lawmakers from the state to ensure that the victims of the military misdirected bombing of a Kaduna community get justice. The Nigerian Army had on Monday admitted that while … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has visited the former Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, over the recent death of his mother, Hajiya Halima. In a post via his X (formerly Twitter) handle on Thursday, Kwankwaso said he paid a condolence visit to … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the senator representing Anambra South in the National Assembly, Ifeanyi Ubah, has said he dumped the Young Progressive Party (YPP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) because of the insurmountable disagreements within his former party. Ubah also said he joined the APC due to the exemplary leadership shown by … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chairman, Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions, Senator Neda Imasuen (LP, Edo South), has urged aggrieved senators to shelve alleged plans to impeach Senate President Godswill Akpabio. This online media platform recalls that reports had emerged last week that two prominent Senators from the North West and … Read more