Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has officially withdrawn the Counter Subversion Bill, which he had previously sponsored. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the bill proposed severe penalties for individuals and organizations found guilty of engaging in activities deemed subversive. The bill sought to impose imprisonment ranging from two to twenty-five years … Read more
National Assembly To Introduce Legislation For AI Regulation. Initiative aims to keep Nigeria abreast of global AI advancements. Emphasis placed on education and capacity building for national development. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, announced on Monday that the 10th National Assembly is set to introduce legislation to … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the newly elected Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, on Monday, visited the former President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari in London. Recall that Abbas was elected by members of the 10th House of Representatives on Tuesday, June 13 as Speaker. EDITOR’S PICKS Shehu Sani Slams Wike’s Appointment Obsession, … Read more
The President-elect, Bola Tinubu, and the APC National Working Committee plan to meet lawmakers-elect over the 10th National Assembly leadership. The meeting is scheduled to hold this week in Abuja ahead of the June 5, 2023 inauguration. The planned meeting is against the background of the jostle for the Senate presidency and Speaker of the … Read more
Femi Gbajabiamila has denied ‘lobbying’ to be Tinubu’s Chief of Staff. Speaking with journalists in Abuja, Gbajabiamila said he “knows nothing” about lobbying for the job. The lawmaker described the allegations as fake news. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has debunked the allegation of lobbying to … Read more
The Council of State has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to increase the production of Naira Naira notes. The council made the plea on Friday during a meeting held at the presidential villa, in Abuja. The meeting was presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Council of … Read more
CBN Governor Emefiele is in fresh trouble as Reps threatened warrant of arrest on him over naira notes swap. Section 89 gives the parliament power to issue a warrant of arrest on anybody who refuses to honour an invitation from them. The lawmakers would reconvene on Tuesday to take an action against Emefiele and other … Read more
Buhari has arrived at the National Arcade for the 2023 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived at the National Arcade, Abuja for the 2023 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebrations. The President, who arrived at about 10.03am was ushered into the Arcade by bagpipers amid military songs. … Read more
Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated that his administration will improve the economy if given the mandate in 2023. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, said that he will improve the economy of Nigeria as he did in Lagos State. EDITOR’S PICKS Why … Read more
Gbajabiamila celebrated the Baba Adinni of Lagos on his 100th birthday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has celebrated His Eminence Sheikh Abdul Hafeez Abou, CFR, on his centenary birthday celebration. EDITOR’S PICK: Sanwo-Olu, Atiku, Others Enthusiastically Praise, Party With Daisy Danjuma On Birthday Excitement As … Read more
Gbajabiamila Celebrates Madam Doja Otedola At 90 The Speaker described Madam Lady Christine Doja Otedola as one living an exemplary life in the last 90 years. EDITOR’S PICK: Gbajabiamila Felicitates With Chief Ebenezer Obey At 80 Ambode Hails Okanlomo Of Epe Kingdom, Alhaji Wasiu Abiola Anifowoshe @70 Buhari, Osinbajo, Lawan, Sanwo-Olu, Others Hail Tinubu @70 … Read more
Gbajabiamila felicitates with Chief Ebenezer Obey at 80 The speaker said Chief Obey has in the past decades used his genre of music to bring happiness to many Nigerian homes EDITOR’S PICK: Ambode Hails Okanlomo Of Epe Kingdom, Alhaji Wasiu Abiola Anifowoshe @70 Tinubu At 70 Novelty Match: Nigeria Ex-Super Eagles Defeat Lagos Team Buhari, … Read more
The Senate on Tuesday challenged a ruling by a Federal High Court in Abuja barring it from re-amending the Electoral Act 2022 recently signed by President Muhammadu Buhari. Senate President Ahmad Lawan, who made this assertion on the floor at the plenary, said the judiciary cannot stop the National Assembly from performing its constitutionally assigned … Read more
– Gbajabiamila arrives investigative venue as hearing resumes – Akpabio is now testifying before the committee at the investigative hearing. – The session was adjourned for one hour The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, on Monday, 20 July, showed up at an investigative hearing being conducted on the alleged illegal spending and … Read more
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila on Tuesday during a public hearing on crude oil theft said the nation is losing about 400,000 barrel of crude oil daily to crude oil theft. The Speaker drew the attention of stakeholders at the hearing to previous investigations carried out in the past but lamented that … Read more