Godswill Akpabio
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In a historic gathering, current and former National Assembly members from Akwa Ibom State came together at the Government House in Uyo for a night of unity, demonstrating a strong Pan-Akwa Ibom spirit. The event, which transcended political lines, saw a collective commitment to supporting the State Governor, Umo Eno, in his efforts to advance…
17 Apr
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has doled out N27 million to families of seven police personnel killed inside Ugheli forest in Delta State on February 20, 2024.
12 Apr
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has condoled with the family of Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, the first civilian governor of Abia, who died on Thursday after a brief illness.
12 Apr
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has stressed the need for governments at all levels to collaborate towards delivering the dividends of democracy to Nigerians.
8 Apr
In a bid to avert rowdy sessions that may result from growing tension in the National Assembly caused by a sudden 240 per cent hike in electricity tariff, a week extension of the Easter/Sallah holiday was approved for lawmakers, findings revealed.
5 Apr
President Bola Tinubu has said a brighter future awaits Nigerian children with his signing into law the Student Loans Re-enactment Bill. Tinubu spoke on Wednesday night when he hosted members of the APC Presidential Campaign Council...
5 Apr
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has exonerated himself from the three-month suspension of Senator Abdul Ningi from the upper legislative chamber.
4 Apr
Mr Umeh Kalu (SAN), Counsel to the Senate President Godswill Akpabio has said that the decision and resolution to suspend Sen. Abdul Ningi (PDP-Bauchi) was that of the Senate sitting in plenary and not that of Akpabio.
31 Mar
Recently, news made the round that there was an alleged plan to remove the incumbent Senate President, Godswill Akpabio.The development, again, brought to the fore the sensitive issues of suspicion and sharp political division between the Southern and Northern parts of the country.
28 Mar
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has asked the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, to lift the suspension placed on Senator Abdul Ahmed Ningi representing the Bauchi Central Senatorial District in the Senate.
27 Mar
Aggrieved All Progressives Congress (APC) members of Plateau House of Assembly have cried out to President Bola Tinubu to prevail on the Speaker, Gabriel Dewan, to allow them to take their seats.
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Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw, has called for an improved immunisation and more Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) in Bauchi State for children welfare in the state. The UNICEF Ambassador made the call in Bauchi on Tuesday while briefing newsmen on her field trip with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Bauchi Field Office to observe immunisation…
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The Federal Government has set up a seven-man committee to investigate the alleged bullying incidents at Lead British International School, Abuja. This was after the government convened an emergency meeting with management of the school following a disturbing video footage of some students bullying others emerged on the social media earlier on Tuesday. "The committee's…
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The pan-Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has urged former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, to support the 700km Lagos-Calabar coastal road project being executed by the Federal Government. Obi, who was the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, had on Monday said the construction of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway…
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....as secondary market turnover in FMDQ hits ₦48.9tr Total value of transactions executed by domestic investors outperformed foreign investors patronage by circa 64 per cent as at March 2024. According to the latest Domestic and Foreign Portfolio Investment Report of the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), total domestic transactions accounted for about 89 per cent…
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FOLLOWING the success of its 'Back to School project' at St. Michael's African School, Ipari-Nla, Ogun State, in February, the Angel Foundation has successfully completed another transformative project at the school, which was commissioned on Monday. It renovated and modernised the school's toilet facilities, enhanced hygiene standards for students and teachers alike, as well as…
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Former Central Bank of Nigeria's governor Godwin Emefiele approved the printing of N684.5 million naira with N18.9 billion, the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) has said. EFCC made the claim in a new four-count charge filed against Emefiele at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory. The anti-graft agency's prosecutor Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN)…
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The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr Samuel Ogbuku, has promised that the commission will now meet on a quarterly basis with stakeholders of the commission to enhance the formulation and sustenance of the Commission's overall strategies for the development of the region. Ogbuku made the promise during an interactive forum…
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The Kogi State House of Assembly, during plenary on Tuesday, has asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to remove the ‘wanted’ tag that it placed on Yahaya Bello, the immediate past governor of the state. EFCC declared Bello alongside Ali Bello, Dauda Suleiman and Abdulsalam Hudu on 19-count charges bordering on money laundering…
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Two Premier League footballers have been arrested over rape allegations. The alleged rape incident is said to have taken place on Friday night. According to UK publication, The Sun, Cops stormed the club’s stadium this weekend and one of the players, aged 19, was spoken to on suspicion of assault and aiding and abetting a…
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The University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) on Tuesday suspended Mfonobong David Udoudom, a lecturer in the General Studies division, who was caught in a video allegedly harassing a female student. The university said that the indefinite suspension is with immediate effect pending the outcome of a disciplinary panel constituted to investigate the incident. UNN spokesperson,…
