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The Digest: A light yet telling moment unfolded when Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the birthday of his colleague and legal adversary, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The chamber burst into collective laughter, highlighting the ironic tension between official decorum and their...

The Digest: Senate President Godswill Akpabio marked his 63rd birthday with a subdued, office-only celebration, stating he chose not to hold elaborate festivities out of respect for the nation’s somber mood and the plight of children still held captive by kidnappers. The event, attended by...

The Digest: Senate President Godswill Akpabio has stated that his N40 billion defamation suit against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was filed over three months ago, attributing its recent prominence to her "fresh persistence" on social media and alleged evasion of court summons. In a...

The Digest: Senate President Godswill Akpabio has filed a ₦200 billion defamation lawsuit against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over her public allegations of sexual harassment. In response, the Kogi Central senator stated the suit finally provides her a legal platform to substantiate her...

The Digest: Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has declared her readiness to substantiate allegations of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, framing his ₦200 billion defamation lawsuit as the legal platform she was previously denied. The Kogi Central senator stated the...

The Digest: Senate President Godswill Akpabio forcefully rejected calls for a ceremonial screening of defence nominee Christopher Musa, invoking pressure from US President Donald Trump and the ongoing hostage crisis to demand rigorous questioning. Key Points: Senate President Godswill...

The Digest: A plenary session of the Nigerian Senate descended into a rowdy confrontation after Senator Danjuma Goje openly challenged Senate President Godswill Akpabio for conducting a side meeting, accusing him of disturbing proceedings with "unparliamentary" conduct. Key Points: Senator...

The Digest: Senate President Godswill Akpabio has approached the Court of Appeal to reverse a judgment that ordered the reinstatement of suspended Kogi Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. This legal challenge explores the contentious boundary between parliamentary autonomy and judicial...

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...