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CSOs berates Natasha, says sexual harassment against Akpabio baseless, questionable 

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…Pass vote of confidence on Senate President leadership Coalition of Civil Society Groups for Peace, Security, Good Governance, Equity and Justice has faulted Senator Natasha Uduaghan for accusing the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment.   The groups also declared

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Opposition politicians scheming to remove me-Akpabio

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 9 March 2025 0

BY PATRICK WEMAMBU Senate President, Godswill Obot Akpabio, has hinted that some politicians from Adamawa and Kwara states who belong to opposition parties are scheming assiduosly to have him removed from office. He made the remarks while receiving a delegation of the Niger Delta Ethnic Nationalities Youth Leaders Forum in Abuja over the weekend. Although […]

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Leave Akpabio out of your hot mess, APC tells PDP, Udom

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 9 March 2025 0

By Tom Okpe The ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has called on the major opposition People’s Democratic Party, PDP and the immediate past Governor of the State, Udom Emmanuel, to leave the leader of the National Assembly, Senator Godswill Akpabio out of what it described as their ‘hot mess,’ saying that the PDP has expired, […]

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Akpabio Hails Tinubu’s Reforms as Nigeria Signs N54.7 Trillion Budget

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Senate President Godswill Akpabio has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s bold economic reforms, crediting his leadership for steering Nigeria’s economy towards stability and growth. Speaking at the signing ceremony of the historic N54.7 trillion 2025 budget, Akpabio highlighted the administration’s decisive policy moves, including the removal of fuel subsidies and

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Senate passes confidence vote on Akpabio, refers Natasha’s case to ethics C’ttee

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BY PATRICK WEMAMBU The Senate on Tuesday passed a vote of confidence on the leadership of the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, saying the Senate remains resolute in protecting the institution of the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Coming on the heels of the Senate resolution referring to the controversial breach of Senate […]

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We’ll Promote Progressive Governance, National Development, Akpabio assures

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By Patrick Wemambu Senator Godswill Akpabio, has assured Nigerians of the commitment of the Senate under his leadership to progressive governance, economic empowerment and national development. He gave the assurance in an acceptance speech after his investiture as a Fellow of the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers in Lagos on Friday. According to […]

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‘I stayed in mosquito infested hostel as an undergraduate’ – Akpabio

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…promises attending 50th Anniversary of UNICAL By Tunde Opalana The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio announced on Wednesday disclosed that he stayed in mosquito infested Malabo hostel as an undergraduate at the University of Calabar (UNICAL). He added that he never had the luxury of living in well lighted main campus. Akpabio relayed this […]

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‘Future of West Africa rest on us’, Akpabio charges Ivoirien Parliament

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… harps on collaboration, African unity By Tunde Opalana The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio said the parliament of each member nation of the Economic of West African States (ECOWAS) has rolecto play in future development of the West African region. This as he harped on collaboration among nations to further strengthens African unity. […]

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2025 Budget: Akpabio assures NASS will uphold principles of accountability

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By Haruna Salami The Senate President Godswill Akpabio has assured Nigerians will collaborate with the Executive to deliver a budget that is realistic, implementable, and reflective of our shared national priorities. Akpabio gave the assurance at the stakeholders Public Hearings/Interactive session on the 2025 Appropriation Bill, Thursday at the National Assembly.

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Akpabio charges lawmakers on fixing Nigeria anew

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By Haruna Salami The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has urged his colleagues to rededicate themselves to the task of fixing Nigeria. He made the appeal on Tuesday in a welcome address entitled; “Rising To The Greatness of Our Calling,” which he read at the resumed plenary after Yuletide break. The Senate President said: […]

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Armed Forces Day: Let’s lay aside divisions, work for Nigeria’s common good -Akpabio

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… Says blood of heroes, seed of country’s unity, progress By Tom Okpe President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has made a heartfelt call to Nigerians to put aside their differences and work towards the country’s common good. He made the call during the Inter-Denominational Church Service for the ‘2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day’ […]

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Akpabio charges judiciary on justice delivery

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By Haruna Salami The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has urged the Nigerian judiciary to strive towards peace and unity of Nigeria through fair administration of justice across the nation. Senator Akpabio made this remark on Sunday in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State at a special thanksgiving event held in honor of Hon. Justice Ntong […]

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Senate President Akpabio consoles Gov Namadi over mother, son’s death

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 30 December 2024 0

By Haruna Salami President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, GCON has commiserated with the Governor of Jigawa state, Mallam Umar Namadi over the death of his mother, Hajiya Maryam Namadi and son, Abdulwahab Namadi. The Senate President in a condolence message signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh said […]

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Ganduje a dedicated democrat, true party man- Akpabio

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By Tunde Opalana President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, GCON has congratulated the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, Ph.D on his 75th birthday. In a congratulatory message signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, the Senate President described the former governor […]

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Christmas: Akpabio, Abbas urge Nigerians to show love, unity

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By Haruna Salami, Tom Okpe President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, GCON has admonished Nigerians to use the occasion of Christmas as an avenue to exude peace, love and unity. Akpabio in a Christmas message signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, said the festive period calls for celebration […]

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DSP Barau celebrates Akpabio on 62nd birthday, lauds his sterling qualities

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By Haruna Salami Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, CFR, has congratulated the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, GCON, on his 62nd birthday anniversary. In a congratulatory message he signed and released by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, Senator Barau described Senator Akpabio as a […]

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Akpabio mourns Lagbaja, says Nigeria lost a fine officer

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By Tunde Opalana President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has described the late Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen Taoreed Lagbaja, as a fine officer, who gave his all for the territorial security and unity of the country. Akpabio said he received the news of the death of the late military chief with shock, few […]

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Ministerial Screening: Presidential NASS liaison commends Akpabio, Senate

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By Haruna Salami The presidential liaison officer for the Senate, Senator Basheer Lado has commended the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio and the entire Red Chamber for carrying out the national assignment of ministerial screening on Wednesday. Lado, the Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters commended Akpabio, for his uncommon professionalism in […]

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Akpabio’s impeachment rumour: FG files six-count charge against 9 for spreading false information

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 25 October 2024 0

BY ANDREW OROLUA The Federal Government has filed a six-count charge against nine defendants for allegedly publishing false information on October 16 that the Department of State Services (DSS) laid siege to the National Assembly with a view to effecting the impeachment of the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. The charge, marked: FHC/ABJ/CR/555/2024 was filed before […]

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With Tinubu’s Govt, better future awaits Nigerians, Akpabio assures

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 21 October 2024 0

By Tunde Opalana The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has assured Nigerians that President Bola Tinubu government will leave behind a lasting legacy that will guarantee a better future. Akpabio said the current challenges in the country notwithstanding, the Tinubu administration is rolling out policies that will bring succour. He spoke at the weekend […]