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26 Nov
The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday hosted a historic visit by His Excellency Zhang Qingwei, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress of China. The visit, the first of its kind by a Chinese parliamentary leader, was warmly received by the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, who called for…
3 Nov
THE Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters, Basheer Lado, has applauded the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, for what he described as "his uncommon professionalism" in steering the screening exercise of the seven ministerial nominees. Lado also acknowledged the leadership of the Senate and the senators in the parliament for the prompt…
1 Nov
The 10th Senate President Cup, on Thursday, has named Super Eagles coach, Augustine Eguavoen and esteemed coaches Patrick Udoh, and Daniel Amokachi, Peter Rufai, and former Super Eagles Captain Ahmed Musa as ambassadors ahead of kickoff. The Tournament Coordinator, John Bassey Ekpenyong, in a statement, emphasized the strategic selection of these ambassadors, citing their roots…
30 Oct
The Senate on Wednesday approved seven ministerial nominees sent by President Bola Tinubu. The nominees were screened and approved at a plenary session, following discussions at the committee level. The new ministers and their portfolios include Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda (Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction), Muhammadu Dingyadi (Labour & Employment), Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu (Minister of State, Foreign…
24 Oct
The Senate will commence the screening of seven ministerial nominees submitted by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday next week. The fixing of the date follows the reading of the president's letter by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during Thursday’s plenary session. The ministerial nominees for the Senate’s consideration and approval are Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda (Humanitarian…
24 Oct
The Federal Government has filed a six-count against nine defendants for allegedly publishing false information on October 16 that the Department of State Services (DSS) laid siege to the National Assembly with a view to effecting the impeachment of Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The charge, marked: FHC/ABJ/CR/555/2024, was filed before the Federal High Court in…
16 Oct
The Senate has initiated steps to investigate rumours regarding the purported impeachment of Senate President Godswill Akpabio. To that effect, the Senate has tasked its Committee on Special Duties with looking into the matter. The Red Chamber said that claims of a planned impeachment are unfounded. Akpabio addressed the circulating reports during a plenary session,…
9 Oct
The Senate on Wednesday resolved to effect appropriate amendments to the constitution to ensure full autonomy for local governments. It also urged all states and local governments to comply with the Supreme Court’s judgement on local government financial autonomy. The resolutions were sequel to the amendment and adoption of a motion sponsored earlier by Senator…
6 Oct
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Akwa Ibom State has won 30 chairmanship seats, leaving the All Progressives Congress (APC) with one seat. The APC won the chairmanship seat in Essien Udim Local Government Area of Nigeria's Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio. The result was contained in a list signed by the Chairman of the…
2 Oct
The House of Representatives has turned down the planned conferment of the Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR) on Speaker Tajudeen Abbas. President Bola Tinubu in his Independence Day broadcast to the nation on Tuesday had conferred the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) on Senate President Godswill Akpabio,…
1 Oct
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has expressed optimism for a better Nigeria, calling on Nigerians to remain patient, and hopeful, and to believe in the President Bola Tinubu-led administration for a better future. READ ALSO:New CJN: Akpabio, Muktar set agenda for Kekere-Ekun In a congratulatory message to Nigerians to mark the nation’s 64th independence…
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