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The Digest: A moment of raw political confrontation unfolded in the Senate as Senator Seriake Dickson’s microphone was cut off after he criticized Senate President Godswill Akpabio and APC senators for “unnecessarily praising” President Bola Tinubu while the nation grapples with severe...

The Digest: Senate President Godswill Akpabio has unveiled Nigeria’s new Counter-Terrorism Strategic Plan (2025–2030), a comprehensive framework designed to transform the country’s security architecture. The plan, developed by the National Counter-Terrorism Centre, aims to address an...

The Digest: Senate President Godswill Akpabio has revealed the personal toll of Nigeria's persistent insecurity, stating that reports of violent killings bring him to tears. Speaking at a political event in Jos, Akpabio framed peace as a sovereign responsibility, urging national ownership...

The Digest: A public rift emerged in the Nigerian Senate as Senate President Godswill Akpabio and his deputy, Barau Jibrin, openly disagreed over who had the authority to respond to US President Donald Trump’s military threat, following a viral fake statement attributed to Akpabio. Key...

The Digest: The Nigeria Immigration Service has described the incident involving Senator Natasha Akpoti-Udughan's passport at the airport as a "routine" procedure, countering her public allegation that it was confiscated on the orders of Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Key Points: A...

The Digest: A tense airport confrontation unfolded as Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan publicly confronted immigration officials who allegedly seized her passport, with the lawmaker claiming they acted on direct orders from Senate President Godswill Akpabio to prevent her from "tarnishing the...

The Digest: Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central has publicly alleged that her international passport has been withheld, preventing her from traveling abroad and marking the second such occurrence she attributes to instructions from Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Key Points...

The Digest: Senate President Godswill Akpabio has firmly denied authoring a viral statement that mocked former U.S. President Donald Trump's concerns about Christian killings in Nigeria, labeling the post a "total falsehood" designed to damage diplomatic relations. Key Points: A viral quote...

The Digest: Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has formally invited Senate President Godswill Akpabio and fellow lawmakers to a project commissioning in Kogi Central, framing the move as a procedural gesture. In a statement clarifying her intent, she emphasized a commitment to due process...

The Digest: Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has personally invited Senate President Godswill Akpabio and fellow senators to a project commissioning in Ihima, Kogi Central. The invitation, read during Thursday’s plenary, marks a notable thaw in relations following her six-month suspension from...

The Digest: Senate President Godswill Akpabio has stated that a significant barrier for female politicians in Nigeria is the voting pattern of women themselves, who often favor male candidates. According to the Nigerian Tribune, Akpabio made these remarks during a meeting with a European Union...

The Digest: Senate President Godswill Akpabio has declared that the nation's electoral process has seen "remarkable improvement" since the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) left power in 2015. According to Vanguard, the former PDP governor stated that elections during the PDP era were "plagued by...

The Digest: A tense procedural clash erupted between Senate heavyweights over a controversial abortion bill. According to reports, the drama unfolded after a bill introducing life imprisonment for defiling a minor was passed, but a separate clause on abortion sparked conflict and was...

The Digest: The cybercrime trial of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has been postponed to November 24 after Monday's scheduled hearing was disrupted by the #FreeNnamdiKanu protests in Abuja. Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court rescheduled the case when court activities resumed on...

The Digest: The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas to account for ₦18.6 billion in public funds allocated for the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) office...

The Digest: Senate President Godswill Akpabio has declared the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to be "torn to shreds," stating that no "sane" person would consider joining the platform today. The remark was made during the Senate's screening of INEC Chairman nominee Joash Amupitan...

The Digest: A deeply personal and political crisis has erupted as Pat Akpabio, the sister-in-law of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, has publicly accused him of being responsible for unresolved killings during his tenure as Governor of Akwa Ibom State. In a viral video, she issued a stark...

Senate President Godswill Akpabio declared that the National Assembly will not be "held hostage" by any single member, framing the enforcement of parliamentary rules as a necessary act of "institutional self-preservation" for Nigeria's democracy. Key Points: Senate President Godswill Akpabio...

The Digest: In a decisive move to counter a damaging international narrative, the Nigerian Senate is preparing to directly engage US lawmakers. According to Premium Times, Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced plans to form a delegation to the US Congress to refute a bill alleging...

The Digest: Senate President Godswill Akpabio has openly mocked Nigeria's opposition parties, describing them as fractured and in disarray following the defection of Labour Party Senator Kelvin Chukwu to the ruling APC. Key Points: Senator Kelvin Chukwu defected from the Labour Party to the...