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  1. Akpabio, Senator Natasha Mend Fences as She Invites Senate to Kogi Event

    Nigeria Akpabio, Senator Natasha Mend Fences as She Invites Senate to Kogi Event

    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...
  2. Senate President Akpabio: Why Female Politicians Lose Elections in Nigeria

    Nigeria Senate President Akpabio: Why Female Politicians Lose Elections in Nigeria

    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...
  3. Akpabio Claims Nigeria’s Elections Have Improved Since PDP Left Power

    Nigeria Akpabio Claims Nigeria’s Elections Have Improved Since PDP Left Power

    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...
  4. [VIDEO] Akpabio, Oshiomhole Clash with Natasha Over Senate Abortion Bill

    Nigeria [VIDEO] Akpabio, Oshiomhole Clash with Natasha Over Senate Abortion Bill

    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...
  5. Senator Natasha's Cybercrime Trial Adjourned to November 24 After Court Disruption

    Nigeria Senator Natasha's Cybercrime Trial Adjourned to November 24 After Court Disruption

    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...
  6. SERAP Demands Transparency Over ₦18.6bn NASC Office Complex Funds

    Nigeria SERAP Demands Transparency Over ₦18.6bn NASC Office Complex Funds

    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...
  7. Akpabio Declares PDP "Torn to Shreds," Warns Against Joining Party

    Nigeria Akpabio Declares PDP "Torn to Shreds," Warns Against Joining Party

    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...
  8. Akpabio’s Sister-in-Launches Public Attack, Alleges Past Killings in Akwa Ibom

    Nigeria Akpabio’s Sister-in-Launches Public Attack, Alleges Past Killings in Akwa Ibom

    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...
  9. Akpabio: "Senate Won't Be Held Hostage" by Individual Members

    Nigeria Akpabio: "Senate Won't Be Held Hostage" by Individual Members

    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...
  10. Nigerian Senate to Send Delegation to US Congress Over "Christian Genocide" Allegations

    Nigeria Nigerian Senate to Send Delegation to US Congress Over "Christian Genocide" Allegations

    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...
  11. Akpabio Mocks Opposition as "In Tatters" After Senator's Defection to APC

    Nigeria Akpabio Mocks Opposition as "In Tatters" After Senator's Defection to APC

    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...
  12. Anxiety in Senate as Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Resumes Plenary After Suspension

    Nigeria Anxiety in Senate as Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Resumes Plenary After Suspension

    The Digest: As the Nigerian Senate resumes plenary today, all eyes are on Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, whose six-month suspension has ended, setting the stage for a potential confrontation with the Senate leadership that has yet to formally reinstate her. Key Points: The Senate resumes...
  13. Akpabio Claims More Opposition Governors Are Preparing to Join APC

    Nigeria Akpabio Claims More Opposition Governors Are Preparing to Join APC

    The Digest: In a statement signaling potential political realignments, Senate President Godswill Akpabio has declared that several governors from opposition parties are preparing to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The claim, made during an event in Imo State, frames...
  14. Senate Unseals Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Office Ahead of Planned Return

    Nigeria Senate Unseals Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Office Ahead of Planned Return

    The Digest: The office of suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has been unsealed by National Assembly security, signaling a potential end to her protracted standoff with the Senate leadership. The move, confirmed on Tuesday, grants the Kogi Central lawmaker access to the premises ahead of...
  15. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Cybercrime Case Adjourned to October 20

    Nigeria Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Cybercrime Case Adjourned to October 20

    The Digest: The trial of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who faces six charges related to alleged cybercrime, was stalled after the defendant filed an objection challenging the court's jurisdiction. The case, initially scheduled for September 22, has been adjourned to October 20. Key Points...
  16. FG vs. Senator Natasha: Cybercrime Trial Commences September 22

    Nigeria FG vs. Senator Natasha: Cybercrime Trial Commences September 22

    The Digest: A high-stakes legal battle that pits a suspended senator against powerful political figures is set to unfold in an Abuja courtroom. The trial of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on six counts of cybercrime, stemming from her public allegations of an assassination plot by Senate...
  17. Akpabio Urges Patience Amid Hardship: “Nation Building is Stone by Stone”

    Nigeria Akpabio Urges Patience Amid Hardship: “Nation Building is Stone by Stone”

    The Digest: Senate President Godswill Akpabio has called on Nigerians to remain patient with the ongoing reforms under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Speaking at the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria, he urged the public to remain hopeful for a prosperous future. According to...
  18. NLC Accuses Akpabio of “Legislative Dictatorship” Over Continued Suspension of Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan

    Nigeria NLC Accuses Akpabio of “Legislative Dictatorship” Over Continued Suspension of Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan

    The Digest: The Nigeria Labour Congress has condemned Senate President Godswill Akpabio for blocking Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan's return to the chamber, framing it as a profound test of democratic resilience. Rooted in the Storm. Key Points: NLC President Joe Ajaero labelled the...
  19. Akpabio Refutes Health Rumours: Meets Gbenga Daniel in London

    Nigeria Akpabio Refutes Health Rumours: Meets Gbenga Daniel in London

    The Digest: Amid social media speculations, Senate President Godswill Akpabio dismissed rumors of being hospitalized in London, stating the claims were misleading. He met Senator Gbenga Daniel, who updated him on the August 16 bye-election and discussed the APC’s prospects. Key Points...
  20. North Central Youths Lobby Akpabio for Sani Musa as APC National Chair

    Nigeria North Central Youths Lobby Akpabio for Sani Musa as APC National Chair

    The Digest: A coalition of over 1,000 All Progressives Congress (APC) youth groups from Nigeria's North Central region is pursuing Strategic Ascendancy, planning to dispatch a 100-man delegation to Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Their mission: to lobby for Senator Mohammed Sani Musa to...
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