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  • Akpabio Orders Four Lexus Suvs For N1 Billion, Abbas Corners N9.5B As NASS Loot N500B Palliative For Poor Nigerians

    . Akpabio Orders Four Lexus Suvs For N1 Billion, Abbas Corners N9.5B As NASS Loot N500B Palliative For Poor Nigerians

     Senate President, Akpabio orders four Lexus SUVs for N1 billion, Abbas corners N9.5 billion contracts as NASS principals loot N500 billion palliative for poor NigeriansCrisis is brewing at the National Assembly, where legislators are outraged that principal lawmakers like Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker Tajudeen Abbas are looting at
  • Holliday Allowance; "All Senators Received N2m" - Ndume Blames Akpabio For Creating A Wrong Impression

    . Holliday Allowance; "All Senators Received N2m" - Ndume Blames Akpabio For Creating A Wrong Impression

     Ali Ndume, the Senate Chief Whip, blamed the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio for creating a wrong impression following the controversial video where he announced that lawmakers would receive a ' token' for the holidays.He stated that a drastic action would be taken against Akpabio if he keeps making unguarded statements.Recall that la
  • SERAP Drags Akpabio, Abass to Court Over Plan to Spend N110bn on Bulletproof Cars

    . SERAP Drags Akpabio, Abass to Court Over Plan to Spend N110bn on Bulletproof Cars

     The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, over an alleged unlawful plan to spend N40bn on 465 exotic and bulletproof cars for members and principal officials, and N70bn as ‘palliatives’ for new memb
  • BREAKING: "Akpabio To Explain Senator's 'Holiday Allowances' In Court" – SERAP

    . BREAKING: "Akpabio To Explain Senator's 'Holiday Allowances' In Court" – SERAP

     The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has announced its intention to file a lawsuit against Senate President Godswill Akpabio regarding the controversial disbursement of "holiday allowances" to senators by the Clerk of the National Assembly.In an official statement issued via its verified handle, SERAP disclosed it
  • BREAKING: Senate President Godswill Akpabio Told to Resign With Immediate Effect

    . BREAKING: Senate President Godswill Akpabio Told to Resign With Immediate Effect

     Timi Frank, a former deputy spokesperson of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has asked Godswill Akpabio, the incumbent Senate president, to step down. Frank, in a video on Wednesday, August 9, said Akpabio "made a mockery of Nigeria's democracy". Frank is an ally of Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples D
  • Activist Timi Frank Tackles Senate Pres. Akpabio Over ‘Vacation Allowance’ To Lawmakers

    . Activist Timi Frank Tackles Senate Pres. Akpabio Over ‘Vacation Allowance’ To Lawmakers

     Activist Timi Frank, has tackled the Senate President, God’swill Akpabio, over his statement that money had been sent to all senators by the National Assembly to enjoy their annual vacation.Frank spoke on the development in a video recording on Wednesday.He described Akpabio’s revelation on a live national TV as a mockery of democracy and Nige
  • "I Withdraw My Statement"- Akpabio Says After Announcing Vacation Allowance For Senates

    .. "I Withdraw My Statement"- Akpabio Says After Announcing Vacation Allowance For Senates

    Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, immediately withdrew his statement after he was caught on tape announcing that a little token had been sent to each Senator's account as they embark on vacation. The lawmakers went into recess on Monday, August 8, and are to resume on September 26. While speaking during its plenary on August 8, Akpabio who
  • VID: Senate President, Godswill Akpabio Reveals Enjoyment Allowance To Senators Amid Hardship

    . VID: Senate President, Godswill Akpabio Reveals Enjoyment Allowance To Senators Amid Hardship

    The president of the senate, Godswill Akpabio, has revealed he and his colleagues received an ‘enjoyment allowance’ from the National Assembly for their vacation.The news of the purported enjoyment allowance to senators amid the economic crunch occasioned by fuel subsidy removal came to many Nigerians as a shock.There are insinuations that the
  • How My Grandchild Died of Medical Neglect in Govt Hospital - Senate President, Akpabio Opens Up (VID)

    . How My Grandchild Died of Medical Neglect in Govt Hospital - Senate President, Akpabio Opens Up (VID)

     Senate President Godswill Akpabio has revealed that his grandchild died of medical neglect in a government hospital.Akpabio spoke on Friday on the floor of the upper legislative chamber during the screening of Tunji Alausa, President Bola Tinubu’s ministerial nominee. “My first grandchild in 2019 in a federal medical centre died through bleedi
  • Lawmakers’ Salaries Not Enough – Akpabio

    . Lawmakers’ Salaries Not Enough – Akpabio

     Godswill Akpabio, the President of the Nigerian Senate, has said salaries of members of the National Assembly were not enough to take care of demands from their constituents, Vanguard reports. Akpabio stated this on Monday, while contributing to the debate on a motion sponsored by Abdulraman Kawu Suleiman, member of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (
  • Why Wike Was Asked To Take A 'Bow And Go' During Ministerial Screening - Akpabio

    . Why Wike Was Asked To Take A 'Bow And Go' During Ministerial Screening - Akpabio

     President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has explained why the immediate past governor of Rivers, Barr Nyesom Wike, was not grilled as he appeared before the 10th Assembly for screening as a ministerial nominee. After his profile was read out on the floor of the senate, Wike was asked to take a ‘bow and go’. Explaining reason behind this, Akp
  • "Why I Cracked ‘Let The Poor Breathe’ Joke" - Senate President, Godswill Akpabio Breaks Silence

    .. "Why I Cracked ‘Let The Poor Breathe’ Joke" - Senate President, Godswill Akpabio Breaks Silence

     Senator Godswill Akpabio, the President of the Senate, has clarified the reason behind the “let the poor breathe” joke he made recently.He made the joke at the plenary session on Tuesday, a sarcastic remark that has been greeted with criticisms by Nigerians.On the floor of the Senate, Akpabio, in his urge to stop the Nigerian Electricity Regul
  • Senate President, Akpabio Laments Over Governors Fighting Predecessors After Taking Over Office

    . Senate President, Akpabio Laments Over Governors Fighting Predecessors After Taking Over Office

     Nigeria’s Senate President, Godswill Obot Akpabio, said some governors fight their predecessors immediately after they are sworn into office, describing the development as unfortunate.Akpabio lamented that there is hardly any state governor in Nigeria today that did not have issue with his predecessor, citing Senator Adams Oshiomole, Senator Ada
  • Senate President Akpabio Begged To Evacuate Remains Of Late Senate President, Wayas From London

    . Senate President Akpabio Begged To Evacuate Remains Of Late Senate President, Wayas From London

     The Basang Nation, a collection of clans in Obanliku LGA of Cross River State where former Senate President, late Dr Joseph Wayas hailed, has appealed to the Senate President, Dr Godswill Akpabio to help evacuate the remains of the late senator.In a letter of congratulation to Akpabio and his colleagues in the National Assembly, they said they wan
  • "Why I Regret Contesting APC Presidential Primary Against Tinubu" – Senate President, Godswil Akpabio

    . "Why I Regret Contesting APC Presidential Primary Against Tinubu" – Senate President, Godswil Akpabio

     The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has expressed regret that he contested the All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential primary election against President Bola Tinubu.Akpabio said he would not have contested the primary election against Tinubu if he knew the plans the president had for Nigeria.Speaking in Lagos State, Akpabio noted that th
  • The 200Million I Gave Wike In 2015 Was From My Savings In The Telecoms Industry - Akpabio

    . The 200Million I Gave Wike In 2015 Was From My Savings In The Telecoms Industry - Akpabio

     Senate President, Godswill Akpabio has clarified that the sum of N200m he gave the immediate past president of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike, during his campaign in 2014/2015, was from his savings. While speaking at his family thanksgiving held in Rivers state on Sunday, June 18, Wike acknowledged the help Akpabio gave to him when he was running for o
  • Ali Ndume Exposes How Tinubu Sneaked Out, Begged Senators To Elect Akpabio As Senate President

    . Ali Ndume Exposes How Tinubu Sneaked Out, Begged Senators To Elect Akpabio As Senate President

     The lawmaker representing Borno South Senatorial District, Senator Ali Ndume has disclosed how President Bola Tinubu had to make calls, visit and beg some people for Senator Godswill Akpabio to emerge as the Senate President.Ndume said this while speaking on the role Tinubu played in ensuring the preferred candidates of the APC emerged victorious
  • PIC/VID: Akpabio, Barau Take Oath Of Office As Senate President, Deputy Senate President

    .. PIC/VID: Akpabio, Barau Take Oath Of Office As Senate President, Deputy Senate President

     Senator Godswill Akpabio has taken oath of office as the Senate President elect of the 10th national assembly.Senator Akpabio defeated former Governor of Zamfara State Abdulazeez Yari as the only on in the race for the office of the Senate President.The Clerk of the national assembly, Magaji Tambuwal administered the oath.All the Senators from the
  • Akpabio Emerging Senate President Huge Slap To Igbos – Primate Ayodele

    . Akpabio Emerging Senate President Huge Slap To Igbos – Primate Ayodele

     The leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has sent a warning to the country. According to Primate Ayodele, if Senator Godswill Akpabio emerges, it would be a big slap to the Igbos who have been greatly marginalized in the country. In a statement signed by his Media Aide, Osho Oluwatosin, the cleric said Akpabio’s em
  • JUST IN: Akpabio Elected As Senate President

    . JUST IN: Akpabio Elected As Senate President

     Nigerian lawmaker, Godswill Akpabio has emerged as the Senate President for the 10th National Assembly. He emerged after getting the highest number of votes from his colleagues. In the election conducted this morning inside the senate chamber, Akpabio defeated Yari who was the only candidate to contest against him.
  • “Deal To Make Akpabio President Of Senate Sealed A Day Before APC Presidential Primary”―Insider

    .. “Deal To Make Akpabio President Of Senate Sealed A Day Before APC Presidential Primary”―Insider

     Sources close to President Bola Tinubu have disclosed that the deal to make former governor of Akwa Ibom State, Senator Godswill Akpabio president of the senate was sealed a day before the presidential primary of the All Progressives Congress.GISTMANIA reports that the presidential primary, which was held at the Eagles Square in Abuja between June
  • PICS: Pres. Tinubu, Shettima Meet With Ex Govs. Wike, Umahi, Senator Akpabio In Aso Rock

    . PICS: Pres. Tinubu, Shettima Meet With Ex Govs. Wike, Umahi, Senator Akpabio In Aso Rock

     President Bola Tinubu yesterday met with former governors Nyesom Wike (Rivers), Dave Umahi (Ebonyi) and Godswill Akpabio (Akwa Ibom) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.The three former governors arrived at about 2:33 pm.Akpabio is the preferred candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Senate presidency of the 10th National Assembly (
  • Don’t Judge Me Based On Performance As Minister – Akpabio

    . Don’t Judge Me Based On Performance As Minister – Akpabio

     Ex-governor of Akwa Ibom state, Godswill Akpabio, has urged Nigerians and members of the incoming 10th National Assembly not to assess his capacity by his performance when he was the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs. Akpabio said he preferred to be judged by his record as a lawyer of 36 years, commissioner for six years and a governor for eight yea
  • 10th NASS: Former Akwa Ibom Gov. Akpabio Faces Tough Oppositions

    . 10th NASS: Former Akwa Ibom Gov. Akpabio Faces Tough Oppositions

     After weeks of intrigues, the National Working Committee, NWC, of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, finally announced that it has zoned the position of the Senate President to the South-South and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to the North-West for the forthcoming 10th National Assembly.The National Publicity Secretary of the
  • APC Ditches Uzor Kalu, Picks Akpabio For Senate Presidency

    . APC Ditches Uzor Kalu, Picks Akpabio For Senate Presidency

     The All Progressives Congress (APC) has rendered the efforts of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu of becoming the next Senate President useless following the release of the party’s zoning formula for the leadership of the 10th National Assembly.The party in a statement issued on Monday and signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Barr. Felix Morka and m
  • 10th NASS: APC Picks Akpabio As Senate President, Abass Tajudeen As House Of Rep Speaker

    . 10th NASS: APC Picks Akpabio As Senate President, Abass Tajudeen As House Of Rep Speaker

     The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has anointed former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Senator Godswill Akpabio as the Senate President of the 10th Assembly, while Hon. Tajudeen Abbas from Kaduna State has also been named as the Speaker of the House.The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Felix Morka di
  • EFCC Invites Former Minister, Akpabio Over Corruption Allegations

    . EFCC Invites Former Minister, Akpabio Over Corruption Allegations

     The former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio, has been invited by the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for interrogation over an investigation concerning corruption allegations against him. It's been alleged that at the time Akpabio headed the ministry, a N40 billion fraud was perpetrated in the Niger Delta Developm
  • Orji Uzor Kalu, Akpabio, Oshiomole, Lawan Top Contenders As Race For Senate President Begins

    . Orji Uzor Kalu, Akpabio, Oshiomole, Lawan Top Contenders As Race For Senate President Begins

     Ahead of the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly in June this year, the race for the Senate President has begun.   ThisDay reports that Senators Adams Oshiomole, Orji Uzor Kalu, Godswill Akpabio, Ahmad Lawan, Dave Umahi and others have begun subtle campaigns for their emergence as the leader of the red chamber. The choice of Senate Pre
  • Akpabio Restored By Supreme Court As A’Ibom APC Senatorial Candidate

    . Akpabio Restored By Supreme Court As A’Ibom APC Senatorial Candidate

     The Supreme Court on Friday restored former Akwa Ibom State Governor, Godswill Akpabio, as the senatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress for Akwa Ibom North Senatorial District.In a unanimous judgment delivered by Justice Ibrahim Saulawa, the apex court upheld the judgment of the Federal High Court in Abuja which in September last year
  • Appeal Court Sacks Akpabio As Senatorial Candidate

    . Appeal Court Sacks Akpabio As Senatorial Candidate

     The Abuja division of the Court of Appeal has set aside the judgment of Federal High Court Abuja, removing Godswill Akpabio as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial District.A three-member panel of justices read by Justice Danlami Senchi on Monday held that Akpabio failed to file a proof of arguments wit

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