Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, vehemently denied Senate President Godswill Akpabio's assertion that states received an additional N30 billion each for food security.
Speaking during the commissioning of the Iseyin Central Mosque, Makinde clarified that Oyo State had not received such funds...
Amidst the economic turmoil, Senate President Godswill Akpabio discloses an "unverified report" suggesting that state governors received an additional N30 billion each from the Federation Account. The funds, intended to alleviate inflation and high food prices, follow a previous N2 billion...
Former Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele, is set to take legal action against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, demanding N25 billion in damages.
Emefiele's legal team, led by Matthew Burkaa, SAN, issued the ultimatum after Akpabio's alleged defamatory remarks linking Emefiele to economic...
In response to the prevailing economic challenges in Nigeria, Senate President Godswill Akpabio and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike have appealed to the public for patience, emphasizing that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's economic policies are crucial for building a stronger economy.
The statements...
Nigeria's Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, pointed fingers at the former Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele, attributing the country's current hardship to certain monetary policies and actions implemented during Emefiele's tenure.
Speaking at a function in Abuja on Sunday, Akpabio...
President Bola Tinubu and former President Olusegun Obasanjo graced the inauguration ceremony of Governor Hope Uzodimma for his second term in Imo State. The event, held at Dan Anyiam Stadium, attracted a host of dignitaries, defying the ongoing sit-at-home event in the South-East.
Tinubu, who...
A rediscovered video shows Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo seemingly pleading with then-NDDC minister Godswill Akpabio to "OFF THE MIC," unveiling a deeper layer of corruption in Nigeria. The resurfaced footage triggers public outcry, highlighting ongoing concerns about corruption and...
In a candid revelation, Senate President Godswill Akpabio shared intricate details about the aftermath of his 61st birthday colloquium held in Abuja, dispelling rumors of a collapse and shedding light on the true cause behind his reported exhaustion.
According to the former Akwa Ibom governor...
In a surprising turn of events, Senate President Godswill Akpabio reportedly faced a health scare on Thursday, December 14, immediately following his 61st birthday colloquium held at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja.
The incident followed a week of birthday celebrations that commenced on...
In a remarkable display of solidarity and compassion, all 109 Senators of the 10th Senate have come together to donate their entire one-month salaries, totaling N109 million, to the victims of the recent drone mishap in Tudun Biri, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The Deputy...
The Senate issued a stern warning on Thursday, declaring that any government official absent from the 2024-2026 MTEF/FSP interactive sessions would face termination. The upper legislative chamber emphasized the necessity of physical attendance for heads of government agencies at MTF/FSP sittings...
In a significant development, the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, presided over the swearing-in of Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as the new senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District during a plenary session on Thursday. Administered by the Clerk of the Senate, Mr. Chinedu Akubueze, the...
The Nigerian Senate has defended its decision to purchase 2023 model Toyota Land Cruisers for its members at a contract price of around N160 million each. This move has sparked controversy and criticism from the public due to the high cost of living and economic challenges facing many Nigerians...
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Senate President, Mr Godswill Akpabio, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Tajudeen Abbas, to reject the reintroduced social media regulation bill. If passed, the bill could severely limit the rights to...
On Tuesday, during the screening of Olayemi Cardoso, the nominee for the position of CBN governor, and four deputy governor nominees, Senate President Godswill Akpabio accused former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele of attempting to sabotage the last general election through the introduction of the...
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