Senate President Godswill Akpabio has petitioned the Department of State Services (DSS) over an alleged anti-Northern statement falsely attributed to him and circulated on Facebook and other social media platforms. Akpabio’s Special Assistant on Media, Jackson Udom, made the petition available to journalists in Abuja on Wednesday. The petition, filed by the Senate President’s Chief …
The Senate was thrown into confusion on Wednesday as Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Adams Oshiomhole engaged in a heated argument over the interpretation of the chamber’s amended Standing Rules. The standoff, which lasted more than 15 minutes, began when Akpabio started reading the Votes and Proceedings from Tuesday’s sitting. Oshiomhole, who represents Edo …
Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Tuesday mocked the African Democratic Congress (ADC) declaring the party as “dead” following the defection of Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe to the Labour Party. Akpabio made the remark during plenary while reading Abaribe’s defection letter, drawing laughter from fellow lawmakers. “I think ADC is dead,” he said. Abaribe Cites Internal Crisis …
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has alleged that the recent increase in insecurity across Nigeria is politically motivated with aim of distracting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking at the commissioning of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) Corporate Headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, Akpabio said the worsening security situation …
The National Assembly has published the four tax reform Acts signed into law, following concerns over alleged alterations and the circulation of unauthorised and misleading versions of the legislation. The House of Representatives made this known in a statement on Saturday, signed by its spokesman, Akintunde Rotimi. He said the Speaker of the House of …
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has ordered the withdrawal of all ongoing defamation lawsuits filed in his name, saying the decision followed personal reflection during a New Year Mass. Akpabio made the announcement on Thursday while speaking at Sacred Heart Parish in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. He said he was deeply moved by the priest’s sermon, …
Tension began shortly after Akpabio entered the chamber and took over from Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau, who had been presiding. Upon assuming his seat, Akpabio immediately invited Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele and a few other senators to approach the chair for a brief discussion. Goje, displeased with the development, rose swiftly to raise a …
President Bola Tinubu has described the death of Segun Awolowo at 62 as a profound loss to the family and the country. In a statement issued late Thursday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President said Segun Awolowo lived a life defined by integrity, distinction, and service, adding that he …
…Says Orji Kalu was quoted out of context The Senate has dismissed reports alleging moves to impeach the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, describing such claims as baseless and misleading. Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele (APC, Ekiti Central), made the clarification on Tuesday at the National Assembly, stressing that no discussion or …
Nigeria is set to take a leading role in Africa’s digital economy and e-governance sector as the National Digital Economy and E-Governance Bill 2025 prepares for presidential assent. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to sign the legislation into law this week. The bill, jointly drafted by the Senate and the House of Representatives, was …
