Security Tightened at Kano EFCC Office as CSOs Stage Peaceful Anti-Corruption Protest

Kano Police bolster security at EFCC zone ahead of civil society rally. CSOs rally in solidarity with anti-graft agencies amid major corruption probes. Protesters call for transparency, judicial fairness, and legislative oversight. Security around the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) zonal office in Kano was significantly heightened on Thursday as civil society organizations mounted … Read more

It Is Not Fair For Plateau To Be Without A Minister – Lalong Laments

Plateau Minister Lalong

zFormer Plateau State Governor and current Senator representing Plateau South, Simon Lalong, has voiced his concern over the absence of a minister from Plateau State in the Federal Executive Council (FEC) seven months after his resignation. Lalong, who also serves as the leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Plateau State, raised this issue … Read more

NNPC Blames Thunderstorm For Fuel Queues In FCT, Other Areas

Petrol Price Hike Pushing Nigerians To Breaking Point – NLC, Atiku

NNPC Ltd attributes recent fuel queues in the FCT and other areas to disruptions in fuel transfer and supply logistics caused by adverse weather conditions. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd has identified the causes of recent fuel queues in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and other parts of the … Read more

Rivers Stops Chief Judge, Clerk From Acting On Amaewhule’s Assembly Resolutions

Acting On Amaewhule's Rivers Chief

Rivers State High Court issues an interim injunction barring the Chief Judge and Clerk of the State House of Assembly from recognizing or acting on resolutions from Martins Amaewhule’s led Assembly. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has issued an Exparte Order of Interim Injunction barring the Chief … Read more

Bauchi Governor Signs Pivotal Bills Into Law, Strengthening Governance

Bauchi Governor Signs Pivotal Bills Into Law, Strengthening Governance

Six Executive Bills Enacted for Effective Administration Covers Education, Healthcare, Rural Development, and More Governor Lauds Assembly’s Scrutiny, Underscores Collaboration Eko Hot Blog reports that in a move to enhance governance and foster societal progress, the Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Muhammed, has signed six executive bills into law, following their thorough examination and passage … Read more

High Court Denies Halting Edo Deputy Gov’s Impeachment Process

Edo Deputy Gov's Impeachment

Federal High Court in Abuja denies halting impeachment proceedings against Edo State Deputy Governor. Justice James Omotosho rejects oral application to maintain status quo by Deputy Governor’s lawyer. Court notes non-service of Originating Summons to Governor and State House of Assembly as required by law. EKO HOT BLOG reports that on Wednesday, the Federal High Court … Read more

Lagos Head Of Service Seeks Stronger Ties With State Assembly

Lagos Head Of Service Seeks Stronger Ties With State Assembly

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro, hosted a delegation from the State House of Assembly on Wednesday, aiming to strengthen the relationship between the two bodies and prioritize the welfare of public servants in the state. Editor’s Pick: FG Begins New Expatriate Job Policy, Violators Risk N3m … Read more

Kebbi Gov Under Fire For Purchasing SUVs For Lawmakers, Others

SUVs

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Civil society organizations in Kebbi State have expressed strong criticism of Governor Nasiru Idris for his decision to gift brand new SUVs to members of the state House of Assembly, state executive members, and heads of parastatals. The move, though seen as a gesture of appreciation, has been widely condemned for … Read more

Bye-Elections: PDP Releases Timetable, Announces Price Of Form For Senate, Rep, HoA

Eko Hot Blog reports that the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has announced the timetable and activities for the upcoming February 3, 2024 bye-elections. This development follows the approval of a timetable by the Independent National Electoral Commission to conduct bye-elections resulting from the resignation or demise of members of the National and State Houses of … Read more

INEC Releases Timetable, Schedule Of Activities For Bye-elections, Re-run Elections

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the approved timetable and schedule of activities for conducting bye-elections resulting from the resignation or demise of National and State Houses of Assembly members. The INEC National Commissioner and Information Voter Education Committee Chairman, Sam Olumekun, made this known in a statement … Read more

JUST IN: Osun State House Of Assembly Reveals 25 Nominees For Executive Cabinet

Osun executive cabinet

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the list of the 25 nominees for the Osun executive cabinet has been made public by the State House of Assembly. It was read at plenary by the Speaker of the House, Adewale Egbedun, on Friday, July 7, 2023. EDITOR’S PICKS OPM’s Apostle Chibuzor Rushed To Hospital After Collapsing At … Read more

Bauchi Lawmaker Answers The Final Call Days Before End Of Tenure

Bauchi lawmaker

Hon. Ado Wakili, the lawmaker representing Burra Constituency of Bauchi State, has died after battling an undisclosed illness. He passed away just three days before the end of his tenure as a lawmaker. The funeral prayers of the late member are slated for 1:30 pm today at Gwallaga Juma’ah Mosque, Bauchi. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more

JUST IN: May’s Arrival Brings Fortunes For Nigerian Legislators

JUST IN: What Nigerian Lawmakers Stand To Earn Come May

Nigerian lawmakers are set to receive a total of N49 billion in salaries and allowances. This was revealed in a document from the website of the Revenue Mobilisation and Fiscal Allocation Commission. According to the data, ₦32.60 billion will be spent on the lawmakers at the National level while the remaining ₦16.32 billion will be … Read more

Oyo: Makinde Secures Loan as APC Lawmakers Skip Plenary in Oyo State House of Assembly

The Oyo State House of Assembly has approved Governor Seyi Makinde’s request for a new N50 billion loan. All the APC lawmakers who boycotted the meeting lost their re-election bids in their various constituencies during the just concluded 2023 general election. This marks the sixth loan request approved by the house since Makinde’s swearing-in in … Read more

Tension As Ogun State House Of Assembly Mace Suddenly Goes Missing

Ogun State House Of Assembly Mace

Tension As Ogun State House Of Assembly Mace Goes Missing EKO HOT BLOG reports that there was uproar yesterday at the Ogun State House of Assembly leading to the suspension of its plenary following the sudden disappearance of the Assembly Mace.   This is the second time the emblem of authority is declared missing under … Read more

JUST IN: A’Court Reinstates Oborevwori As PDP Guber Candidate In Delta

An appeal court has reversed Oborevwori’s sack as Delta PDP Governorship candidate      EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, on Monday, reinstated the Speaker of Delta State House of Assembly, Sherrif Oborevwori, as the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the state. EDITOR’S PICK  Petrol Subsidy … Read more

Gov Wike Enriching Self In Construction Of Flyovers – Ex-Aide

Gov Wike

• Gov Wike has been allegedly accused of enriching himself in the guise of constructing flyovers • Ex-aide to the Governor and a member of Rivers State House of Assembly, have disagreed over flyover projects in the State EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has been allegedly accused of enriching … Read more

Umahi Reacts To Critics Describing Ebonyi Assembly As Stamp

Umahi Declares Wednesday Public Holiday, Orders Fasting And Prayer For Government Officials

Ebonyi State Governor David Umahi has noted that the State House of Assembly members are not a rubber stamp. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Umahi challenged critics to try the capability of the house members and be disgraced. He disclosed this while signing into law the 2022 budget recently passed by the state House of … Read more

BREAKING: Nassarawa Assembly Loses Member

The member representing Nasarawa Central at the State House of Assembly, Alhaji Suleiman Adamu-Ibrahim is dead. He died on Thursday night after a brief illness at Federal Medical Centre Keffi. Mohammed Okpoku who confirmed his death, said his remains will be laid to rest today in Nasarawa Local Government Area of the state. Meanwhile, the … Read more