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SERAP demands explanation over ₦1.3bn allocation to alleged fictitious council

wasiu ayanwola1 month ago1 month ago02 mins

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas to explain how over ₦1.3 billion was allocated in the 2026 Appropriation Act to a presidential council the Presidency has described as non-existent. In a Freedom of Information (FoI) request dated July 4, 2026, and signed by its Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, SERAP demanded certified…

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Senate President Akpabio swears in four newly elected senators after bye-elections

olatunde jomiloju2 months ago2 months ago02 mins

Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Wednesday administered the oath of office to four newly elected senators following their victories in recent bye-elections conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The new lawmakers are Olaka Nwogu (PDP, Rivers South East), Envulu Anza (APC, Nasarawa North), Ikeje Asogwu (APC, Enugu North), and Dayo Faduyile (APC, Ondo…

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N’assembly to fast-track security, economic reforms in support of Tinubu — Akpabio

olatunde jomiloju3 months ago3 months ago02 mins

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, says the National Assembly will intensify support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in strengthening national security and advancing economic reforms aimed at repositioning Nigeria for growth and stability. Akpabio stated this after leading principal officers of the Senate on a Sallah homage visit to President Tinubu at his Lagos…

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Akpabio Emerges APC Consensus Candidate for Akwa Ibom North-West Senatorial Seat

wasiu ayanwola3 months ago3 months ago01 mins

Godswill Akpabio has emerged as the All Progressives Congress (APC) consensus candidate for the Akwa Ibom North-West Senatorial District ahead of the 2027 general elections. Akpabio secured the ticket unopposed during the party’s senatorial primary election held in Essien Udim Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, where party members and supporters gathered in large numbers…

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Oshiomhole, Akpabio Clash Disrupts Senate Plenary for 15 Minutes

wasiu ayanwola3 months ago3 months ago02 mins

Proceedings in the Nigerian Senate were temporarily halted on Tuesday following a heated exchange between Senator Adams Oshiomhole and Senate President Godswill Akpabio, which disrupted plenary for over 15 minutes. The tension began as Akpabio read the Votes and Proceedings from the previous session. During deliberations on a section concerning the South Africa debate, Oshiomhole…

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Shettima, Akpabio, APC Governors Storm Bayelsa as Diri Defects to Ruling Party

wasiu ayanwola10 months ago10 months ago03 mins

Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), marking a major political realignment in Nigeria’s South-South region. The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, led a high-powered APC delegation to Yenagoa for Diri’s official declaration and welcome ceremony. Also in attendance were Senate President Godswill…

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Akpabio, Yahaya Bello to testify as FG files criminal charge against Natasha Akpoti

olatunde jomiloju1 year ago1 year ago02 mins

The federal government has instituted a suit against Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, senator representing Kogi Central, over alleged defamatory remarks made on live television. The Federal Government has filed a criminal suit (CR/297/25) against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan at the Federal Capital Territory High Court. The case, filed on May 16, 2025, lists Akpoti-Uduaghan as the sole defendant….

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Court to hear Akpabio’s contempt claims against Natasha May 13

wasiu ayanwola1 year ago1 year ago03 mins

The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned proceedings to Tuesday, May 13, for the substantive hearing of a contempt case filed by Senate President Godswill Akpabio against suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central. Justice Binta Nyako postponed the matter after the second and third defendants informed the court of an application highlighting…

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Amnesty International Seeks Probe Into Natasha’s Allegations Against Akpabio

wasiu ayanwola1 year ago1 year ago02 mins

Amnesty International has called for an investigation into the sexual harassment allegations made by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. In a statement posted on X, Isa Sanusi, the Director of Amnesty International Nigeria, urged Nigerian authorities to immediately initiate an independent and impartial inquiry into the allegations. “Amnesty International urges the Nigerian…

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Alleged Defamation: Senator Natasha Sues Akpabio For ₦100bn

wasiu ayanwola1 year ago1 year ago01 mins

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has taken legal action against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, accusing him of defamation. The lawsuit, filed at the Federal Capital Territory High Court on Tuesday, also names Akpabio’s senior legislative aide, Mfon Patrick, as a defendant. The case stems from a Facebook post by Akpabio’s aide, which questioned whether the Local Content…

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