Godswill Akpabio
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President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has declared that Nigeria’s economic future hinges on strategic real estate policies, transparent land administration, and sustainable infrastructure development.
1 day ago
A heated confrontation ensued during yesterday’s Senate plenary session when Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Central) protested the reassignment of her seat by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, leading to tense moments in the chamber.
2 days ago
Barely a week after Boko Haram was featured in an alleged terror funding inquest into the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the Nigerian Senate in the federal government’s first official reaction has summoned the National Security Adviser
3 days ago
The National Assembly has officially transmitted the Investments and Securities Bill (ISB) 2024 to President Bola Tinubu for assent, marking a significant step towards strengthening Nigeria’s capital market regulations.
12 Feb
The Senate is set to receive the report on the revised N54.2 trillion 2025 budget estimates today or tomorrow, according to Senate President, Godswill Akpabio.
10 Feb
The Amadeus University Amizi (AUA) in Abia State, at the weekend, marked a historic milestone following its formal unveiling by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, featuring the inaugural matriculation ceremony of its pioneer cohort of regular undergraduate students.
8 Feb
The House of Representatives has expressed support for President Bola Tinubu’s proposal to the National Assembly to increase the 2025 budget proposal from N49.7 trillion to N54.2 trillion in view of prospects of additional revenue from key government agencies.
7 Feb
Ahead of Saturday, February 8, 2025, formal opening and matriculation of the pioneer students of Amadeus University Amizi (AUA) in Abia State by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, the Vice Chancellor (VC) of the institution, Prof. Samuel Nzotta, has posited that to ensure that private universities in Nigeria fulfil their vision and mission,
31 Jan
Critical stakeholders in the power sector have said power generation hovering between 4,000 megawatts and 5,800 megawatts responsible for power cuts is a huge embarrassment to the country.
30 Jan
Amadeus University, Abia State, is set to hold its inaugural matriculation and official opening with the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, expected as the keynote speaker on February 8, 2025.
29 Jan
Senator Asuquo Ekpeyong, representing Cross River South, has been recognised as one of Nigeria's most promising young leaders at THISDAY's 30th commemoration awards ceremony. The prestigious event, held at the Convention Centre, Eko Hotels in Victoria Island, Lagos, celebrated individuals and institutions that have demonstrated exceptional resilience and innovation across various sectors. Under the theme…
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France is still trying to assemble a "blocking minority" within the European Union to prevent a trade deal with four South American countries from coming into force, President Emmanuel Macron said on Saturday. The deal between Brussels and Mercosur bloc members Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay was announced as a "win-win" by EU Commission chief…
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The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast sunny and hazy conditions across Nigeria from Saturday to Monday. The agency’s outlook for the period indicates sunny skies with hazy conditions in the northern region, along with localised thunderstorms in some central and southern states. NiMet’s weather outlook, released Friday in Abuja, predicted that Saturday would see…
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Pope Francis will miss the Angelus prayer on Sunday for the second straight week as the 88-year-old is treated in hospital for pneumonia, the Vatican said. The text will only be published, not read out, as it was last weekend, the Vatican press office said Saturday. Francis was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital on February…
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The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has scheduled its National Caucus and National Executive Committee (NEC) meetings for Tuesday and Wednesday. The party’s National Secretary, Sen. Surajudeen Bashiru, announced this in a notice issued on Friday night in Abuja. According to the notice, the National Caucus meeting will take place…
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The Police Command in Ogun said it neutralised four suspected kidnappers in a gun duel at Warewa axis on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway on Thursday. This is contained in a statement issued by CSP Omolola Odutola, the Command’s Spokesperson, on Saturday in Abeokuta. Odutola said that a white Paragon commercial vehicle marked BDG 753 YH, driven…
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The Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly, Abubakar Suleiman, has vowed to ensure the passage and implementation of the State Equity Bill, saying that any state that excludes citizens from governance, education, economic activities, and others stifles its development. Suleiman said this while making his speech in Lagos on Friday during the Diversity,…
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Former military President, General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida, has disclosed that Mamman Vatsa was executed because he paid money to senior officers to mount a coup against his government. Babangida made this known in his book; ‘A Journey of Service’ which was unveiled in Abuja. The former military president stated that the decision to take action…
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The Niger State Police Command has confirmed the release of Usman Daina, the Secretary of Munya Local Government Area, who was abducted by armed bandits. Daina was freed unhurt following a sustained pursuit operation by security forces. However, authorities have stated that efforts are still ongoing to rescue other victims who remain in captivity and…
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President Bola Tinubu has granted the Ministry of State for Health a waiver to recruit more health workers than any other sector as part of efforts to address manpower shortages and improve healthcare delivery. The Minister of State for Health, Iziaq Salako, disclosed this on Friday during a tour of Federal Government health facilities in…
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Launched in 2022, TikTok’s #SaferTogether Campaign is reshaping Nigeria’s digital landscape through community-driven initiatives, strategic partnerships, and targeted education. This excerpt from a wider interview with TikTok and Data Science Nigeria highlights how collaborative efforts are empowering users and bridging digital literacy gaps. In this conversation, Mercy Kimaku, TikTok’s Safety and Integrity Lead for Sub-Saharan…