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  1. Akpabio Threatens to Replace Underperforming Senate Committee Chairs

    Nigeria Akpabio Threatens to Replace Underperforming Senate Committee Chairs

    Senate President Godswill Akpabio threatens to replace underperforming committee chairs in response to complaints over lack of oversight on revenue-generating agencies. Akpabio demands committee reports by January 2025 and stresses the need for compliance with National Assembly invitations from...
  2. Is Akpabio Now in Charge of Nigeria? Shettima and Tinubu Are Out of the Country

    Nigeria Is Akpabio Now in Charge of Nigeria? Shettima and Tinubu Are Out of the Country

    Nigerians question leadership as Vice President Kashim Shettima embarks on a two-day trip to Sweden, leaving both him and President Bola Tinubu out of the country. Citizens express concerns on social media, speculating on who is in charge, with Senate President Akpabio seen as a potential...
  3. JAPA: Senate President Appeals to Nigerians to Stay for the Country's Future

    Nigeria JAPA: Senate President Appeals to Nigerians to Stay for the Country's Future

    Senate President Godswill Akpabio urges Nigerians to prioritize love for their country over financial gain amid the "japa" trend. He highlights the negative impact of mass immigration on sectors like healthcare and education, calling for improved conditions to retain skilled professionals in...
  4. Ifeanyi Ubah: President Tinubu Leads Tributes for Late Senator

    Nigeria Ifeanyi Ubah: President Tinubu Leads Tributes for Late Senator

    President Bola Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau mourn the death of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, who passed away in the UK. Ubah, a prominent businessman and legislator for Anambra South, is remembered for his contributions to the Senate and Nigerian...
  5. VIDEO: New N70,000 Minimum Wage to Cover Drivers, Housemaids: Akpabio Announces

    Nigeria VIDEO: New N70,000 Minimum Wage to Cover Drivers, Housemaids: Akpabio Announces

    Senate President Godswill Akpabio has announced that the newly approved minimum wage of N70,000 now applies universally to both public and private sector workers, including drivers, housemaids, and domestic staff. The legislation, which reduces wage review negotiations from five to three years...
  6. Senate President Akpabio Criticized for "Nightclub" Remark to Senator Natasha

    Nigeria Senate President Akpabio Criticized for "Nightclub" Remark to Senator Natasha

    Senate President Godswill Akpabio's remark to Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan during a session sparked controversy. Akpabio cautioned Natasha with a comment perceived as derogatory, leading to widespread social media backlash. The incident underscores the need for respectful discourse in...
  7. Former Senate President Anyim Pius Anyim Leaves PDP, Joins APC Amid Political Stir

    Nigeria Former Senate President Anyim Pius Anyim Leaves PDP, Joins APC Amid Political Stir

    Former Senate President Anyim Pius Anyim's switch from PDP to APC highlights political shifts in Nigeria. Former Senate President Anyim Pius Anyim has made headlines by defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The announcement was made at...
  8. Akpabio: Senate Ready to Act on Presidential Jet Request Despite Current Absence

    Nigeria Akpabio: Senate Ready to Act on Presidential Jet Request Despite Current Absence

    Senate President Akpabio indicates readiness to approve funds for a new presidential jet if requested by President Tinubu, stressing no formal request has been made yet. Senate reconvenes early to discuss extending the 2023 supplementary appropriation act amid discussions on presidential fleet...
  9. Senate Denies Tinubu's Alleged Bid for New Presidential Aircraft Funds

    Nigeria Senate Denies Tinubu's Alleged Bid for New Presidential Aircraft Funds

    Senate President Akpabio denies funds request for new presidential jet by President Tinubu, affirming Senate's focus on public welfare. No such proposal exists, addressing concerns over the condition of the Presidential Fleet Senate President Godswill Akpabio has firmly rebutted recent rumors...
  10. Akpabio Commends Tinubu's Move to Restore Nigeria's Old National Anthem

    Nigeria Akpabio Commends Tinubu's Move to Restore Nigeria's Old National Anthem

    Senate President Akpabio praises President Tinubu for reinstating Nigeria's old anthem, emphasizing unity and brotherhood. The bill passed by the National Assembly marks a significant legislative move, sparking debates on national identity. Senate President Godswill Akpabio praised President...
  11. Senate President Akpabio Finally Admits That Nigerians Have No Regard for the Senate as Scandals Continue

    Nigeria Senate President Akpabio Finally Admits That Nigerians Have No Regard for the Senate as Scandals Continue

    Senate President Godswill Akpabio voiced serious concerns over the perceived damage to the integrity of the Senate following the controversial statements made by Senator Abdul Ningi. The uproar stems from Ningi's recent interview with BBC Hausa, where he alleged that the National Assembly passed...
  12. Nigerians Accuse FG of Deception as Akpabio Apologizes to State Governors Over N30 Billion  Claim

    Nigeria Nigerians Accuse FG of Deception as Akpabio Apologizes to State Governors Over N30 Billion Claim

    Senate President Godswill Akpabio has issued a public apology to state governors for his controversial statements accusing them of receiving N30 billion from the federal government for various interventions aimed at addressing the food situation in their respective states. The apology comes...
  13. Nigerians Desperately Turn to State Governors for help As Akpabio Exposes N30 Billion Bonanza

    Nigeria Nigerians Desperately Turn to State Governors for help As Akpabio Exposes N30 Billion Bonanza

    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...
  14. Nigerians Await Dirty Secrets As Emefiele Sues Akpabio for N1billion

    Nigeria Nigerians Await Dirty Secrets As Emefiele Sues Akpabio for N1billion

    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...
  15. Nigerians Ridicule Akpabio's Protest Sponsorship Claims, Accuse Him of Disconnect from Reality

    Nigeria Nigerians Ridicule Akpabio's Protest Sponsorship Claims, Accuse Him of Disconnect from Reality

    In a recent session of the House, Senate President Godswill Akpabio asserted that the ongoing protests addressing the country's economic hardship are externally funded. During the plenary on February 20, Akpabio expressed concern over sponsored protests, emphasizing that many protesters may not...
  16. Senate President Akpabio's Health Scare Shakes Post-Birthday Celebration

    Nigeria Senate President Akpabio's Health Scare Shakes Post-Birthday Celebration

    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...
  17. Senator Akpabio Reveals He Has Never Touched Alcohol or Cigarettes

    Nigeria Senator Akpabio Reveals He Has Never Touched Alcohol or Cigarettes

    Senate President Godswill Akpabio disclosed that he has never consumed alcohol or smoked cigarettes throughout his life, citing concerns over their adverse effects on the human body. Akpabio made this declaration while commending secondary school students at the grand finale of the National Quiz...
  18. Senate President Administers Oath to Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as Senator for Kogi Central District

    Nigeria Senate President Administers Oath to Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as Senator for Kogi Central District

    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...
  19. Senate Defends Controversial Purchase of N160 Million SUVs Amid Economic Critique

    Nigeria Senate Defends Controversial Purchase of N160 Million SUVs Amid Economic Critique

    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...
  20. Senate President Akpabio Stuck in Lagos-Ota-Abeokuta Road Traffic, Promises Senate Support for Rehabilitation

    Nigeria Senate President Akpabio Stuck in Lagos-Ota-Abeokuta Road Traffic, Promises Senate Support for Rehabilitation

    Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has expressed sympathy for motorists who endure the pain and hardship of traveling on the deplorable Lagos-Ota-Abeokuta expressway. He conveyed this sentiment after being stuck in traffic for over two hours on this road while attending the 2023 Yewa Cultural...
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