President Bola Tinubu, along with top politicians from various political parties, including governors, senators, ministers, business tycoons, and prominent traditional and religious leaders, attended the wedding Fatiha of the children of Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the ceremony, held on Friday at the National Mosque in Abuja … Read more
Reactions, Outrage As NLC Exposes Senators’ Monthly ‘Salary’. Labour unions demand ₦494,000 minimum wage, opposed to ₦60,000 offered. NLC highlights Senators’ lucrative earnings, sparking outrage. EKO HOT BLOG reports that amidst the escalating debate on the proposed minimum wage, Nigerians are voicing their concerns on microblogging platform X, highlighting the stark contrast between the salaries and … Read more
Tension In Renovated Chambers As Senators Fight Over Seating Arrangement Dispute arises over seating arrangement during session. Senate proceeds into closed-door emergency session following verbal altercation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that tensions flared among senators as they returned to the main chamber of the National Assembly on Tuesday, which had undergone years of renovation. Previously, they … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that three Senators from the All Progressives Congress (APC) have contested the claims made by Senator Abdul Ningi, representing Bauchi Central, regarding the alleged padding of the 2024 budget by N3 trillion. According to information gathered by this online media platform, the dissenting senators include Steve Sunday Karimi (APC-Kogi), Titus Tartenger Zam … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, has condemned the N160m official vehicle being awarded to each of the 360 members of the House of Representatives. While urging his party lawmakers to reject the gifts, Abure described the action as the height of insensitivity. He gave the charge … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chairman of the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), Mohammed Shehu on Saturday, revealed that some former governors who are receiving pensions from their state are also collecting salaries as Ministers and Senators. Shehu charged state assemblies to review their pension laws to suspend the payment of pensions … Read more
By Bayo Osiyemi Nigerian politics, a dynamic and intricate landscape, holds immense significance both within the nation and globally. For beginners, delving into this realm is like stepping into a maze of complexities, players, and issues. But fear not! This comprehensive guide aims to demystify Nigerian politics, offering insights into its historical context, government structure, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that The Leadership Council of The Initiatives has said members of the National Assembly have not received their salaries since they were inaugurated in June. This online media platform gathered that Eseme Eyiboh, the Dean of the Council, which consists of serving and former National Assembly members, stated this while addressing … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that details have emerged about the meeting between the National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Senators elected on its platform. This online media platform gathered that the meeting is a last-ditch effort to forestall a showdown over the choice of persons for minority leadership positions in the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that some aggrieved senators have concluded plans to challenge the emergence of Senator Godswill Akpabio as Senate President of the 10th National Assembly in court. The lawmakers have decided to approach the courts to challenge Akpabio’s victory on the grounds that the ballot papers used in the election were serially … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that there’s a potential shift on the horizon within Nigeria’s Senate, according to a credible Senator from the Northwest, that spoke with Daily Sun. A total of 22 senators from the All Progressives Congress (APC) are allegedly planning to defect to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). EDITOR’S PICKS Shehu Sani … Read more
The National Chairman of Tinubu Support Network, has urged APC to allow senators to exercise their constitutional rights to vote for a leader of their choice in the 10th National Assembly. Muhammad spoke against the zoning of the National Assembly leadership positions and criticized Governor El-Rufai’s call for a return to the 1963 constitution. The … Read more
Orji Uzor Kalu, the Chief Whip of the Nigerian Senate, has visited President-elect Asiwaju Bola Tinubu after his return from vacation in France. The visit was to welcome Tinubu back to Nigeria, and Kalu revealed on Twitter that they met in good spirits. Kalu is one of the Senators who have openly declared interest in … Read more
The election of Senators into the 10th National Assembly has been completed, with the ruling APC winning 60 seats and the opposition PDP taking 35 seats. Other parties that won seats include the LP, NNPP, SDP, APGA, and the YPP. The full list of the 109 senators-elect has been released by the INEC. EKO HOT … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned northern senators seeking to succeed Ahmad Lawan as the 10th president of the Nigerian Senate. The ruling party fielded a Muslim-Muslim ticket during the presidential race. The leading party chieftains in the South-South and South-East are calling for the zoning of the senate presidency to their regions to … Read more
Some lawmakers kicked against Buhari’s N23.7trn extra-budgetary spending. EKO HOT BLOG reports that there was a disagreement between lawmakers on Wednesday while deliberating over President Muhammadu Buhari’s request to approve N23.7 trillion in extra-budgetary spending. This online media platform understands that the plenary got rowdy after some senators reportedly kicked against the president’s request for … Read more
APC has allegedly Intensified plans to unseat the INEC Chairman according to reports. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has allegedly intensified plots to instigate the National Assembly to pass a vote of no confidence which could lead to the suspension or removal of the chairman of the Independent National … Read more
Lawan has said the Senate will pass the 2023 budget before the end of December. Eko Hot Blog reports that the President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan, has disclosed that the National Assembly will pass the 2023 Appropriation Bill into law before the end of December. EDITOR’S PICKS Tight Security At NASS As Buhari … Read more
Senators Move to Drop Impeachment Plot Against Buhari. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lawmakers in the National Assembly may drop their intention to impeach President Muhammadu Buhari over the security issue in Nigeria. Recall that lawmakers from the opposition party, on the 26th of July staged a walk-out in the Senate to express their … Read more
The identity of APC Senators Set To Defect To PDP Has Been Revealed EKO HOT BLOG reports the identities of Senators elected on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) set to defect to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have been revealed. This online media platform gathered that most of the senators are … Read more