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Eid- Maulud: Akpabio asks Muslim Ulammah to emulate Prophet Muhammad

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By Tunde Opalana The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has felicitated the Muslim Umma on the occasion of this year’s Maulud Nabiy describing it as another opportunity to reminiscence on the virtuous legacies left behind by the Holy Prophet, (SAW) In a message issued on his

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Tinubu capable of steering Nigeria’s ship out of stormy gale- Akpabio

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By Tunde Opalana President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio said President Bola Tinubu has the capacity to adequately steer the ship of the nation out of the current stormy socio- political and economic gale to a preferred destination. He, however said the President and by extension the executive arm of government required maximum collaboration of […]

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Akpabio lauds Tinubu for resolving Nigeria, UAE impasse

Ihesiulo Grace 13 September 2023 0

…says, It’s a socio-political showpiece By Tunde Opalana President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, gave kudos to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his ingenuity and proactiveness in resolving the visa crisis with the United Arab Emirate, describing the action as a socio-political showpiece. Akpabio said it was an act of genius for the President to […]

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Akpabio lauds Tinubu for resolving Nigeria, UAE impasse

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…says, It’s A socio-political showpiece By Tunde Opalana President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, gave kudos to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his ingenuity and proactiveness in resolving the visa crisis with the United Arab Emirate, describing the action as a socio-political showpiece. Akpabio said it was an act of genius for the President to […]

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Akpabio: Peter Obi’s presence at Senator Barau’s son’s wedding sign of united Nigeria

Ihesiulo Grace 20 August 2023 0

By Tunde Opalana The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has described the presence of the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, at the wedding Fatiha of Amir, the son of Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, as a sign of a united Nigeria. Akpabio, who was speaking after the event […]

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N/Delta Women group commends Akpabio over Senate’s intervention in trade disputes …lauds prevention of strike by NLC, TUC, NARD

Ihesiulo Grace 18 August 2023 0

By Tunde Opalana Women group in the Niger Delta region has commended the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio and the Senate on its role in trade disputes between the Federal Government and the Labour Unions, which led to the supension of the strike by the Resident Doctors and the planned protests by the Nigeia […]

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APC: Akpabio lauds emergence of Ganduje, Bashiru as Chairman, Secretary

Ihesiulo Grace 5 August 2023 0

By Tunde Opalana President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has described the emergence of the former Governor of Kano State, Dr Abdulahi Ganduje, as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as putting a round peg in a round hole. A statement from the Media Office of the President of the Senate, quoted […]

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Akpabio asks senators to ‘Google’ Umahi’s name to know more about him

Ihesiulo Grace 1 August 2023 0

Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Tuesday showered praises on Deputy Leader of the Senate, David Umahi, for his outstanding performance in government. Akpabio, while speaking during the screening of Umahi as a potential minister, noted that the senator was a performing governor for eight years. He directed all senators to Google the name ‘Dave Umahi’ […]

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Akpabio laments cold war between Govs, predecessors

Ihesiulo Grace 26 July 2023 0

…Tinubu to send Ministerial list to Senate latest today – Senate Leader By Tunde Opalana The President of the Senate God’swill Akpabio on Wednesday lamented that the ugly trend of infight between Nigerian governors and their predecessors in office. He said it is surprising to note that governors in Nigeria always fight their predecessor immediately […]

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Akpabio, Abbas, Nweke, for public presentation of Omoniyi Ibietan’s book on Cyber Politics

Ihesiulo Grace 20 July 2023 0

By Motolani Oseni The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio; the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas; a former Minister of Information and Communication, Frank Nweke Jr., are among the dignitaries expected at the Tuesday, July 25 public presentation of a book written by Omoniyi Ibietan, the head of media relations at the […]

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Akpabio lauds Katsina Senator for sterling leadership qualities

Ihesiulo Grace 17 June 2023 0

By Tunde Opalana The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, on Thursday, described the Senator representing the people of Katsina South Senatorial District, Senator Muntari Dandutse, as a man of integrity whose words are his bond. Akpabio stated this while speaking at a Dinner get-together organized by Dandutse to celebrate his emergence and Senator […]

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Ex- SGF Mustapha commends Akpabio, Abass as leaders of 10th NASS

Ihesiulo Grace 15 June 2023 0

By Tom Garba The immediate past Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Barr. Boss Mustapha, CFR has congratulated Sen. Godswill Obot Akpabio, CON, and Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, Ph. on their electoral victories as the Tenth Assembly Senate President and Speaker of the House of Representatives respectively. Boss Mustapha made this known through Synergy […]

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Engr Satomi congratulates Senator Akpabio

Ihesiulo Grace 13 June 2023 0

…says past parliamentary experience will aid his effectives as Senate President…charges lawmaker on national development Tunde Opalana, Abuja As congratulatory messages continue pouring in for newly elected principal officers of both chambers of the 10th National Assembly on Tuesday, member House of Representatives representing Jere Federal Constituency, Engineer Satomi

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Akpabio elected President of 10th Nigerian Senate

Ihesiulo Grace 13 June 2023 0

Former Akwa Ibom state governor, Godswill Akpabio, has been elected the President of the 10th Nigerian Senate. He defeated his closest rival, Abdul-Aziz Yari, former Zamfara state governor. READ ALSO: Ex-Speaker Dogara gets commendations from Constituents. Akpabio polled a total of 63 votes to defeat Yari who secured 46 votes. The election took place this […]

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Akpabio will shape Nigeria’s future for the better – South-South leaders

Ihesiulo Grace 11 June 2023 0

…Move to stop Yari, Kalu, others By Nosa Àkeñzua South-South leaders on weekend called on Senators-Elect to better understand what is at stake and to have an enhanced commitment to work for the victory of Senator Godswill Akpabio. ‘’Nigerians are looking to Senator Godswill Akpabio for leadership. They are looking to him for strength. The […]

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Akpabio denies withdrawal of support by senators – elect

Ihesiulo Grace 8 June 2023 0

By Tunde Opalana Senator Godswill Akpabio, the All Progressives Congress (APC) preferred candidate for the office of the 10tj President of the Senate has stated that contrary to sponsored media report alleging that his colleagues have withdrawn their support for him, members of the Stability Group and new Senators-elect are still solidly behind his ambition. […]

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Over 25 Govs drum support for Akpabio/Barau candidacy

Ihesiulo Grace 7 June 2023 0

…mobilize APC, PDP, LP Senators-elect By Tunde Opalana Ahead of June 13 inauguration of the 10th National Assembly, no fewer than 25 state governors have adopted Sen. (Dr.) Godswill Obong Akpabio and Sen. Jibrin Barau as the Senate President and Deputy Senate President of the 10th Assembly respectively and are seriously mobilizing Senators-elect across the […]

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Ahead of inauguration, Akpabio/Barau consolidates, hosts 65 senators – elect

Ihesiulo Grace 5 June 2023 0

By Tunde Opalana Ahead of the June 13 inauguration of the 10th Senate, the Akpabio/Barau campaign team has hosted 65 senators-elect where the commitments of the parliamentarians to vote for the candidature of senators Godswill Akpabio and Jibrin Barau were gotten . The meeting, held at the Kano Hall of the Transcorp Hotel, Abuja, was […]

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Akpabio, Barau congratulate Akume, Gbajabiamila on appointments

Ihesiulo Grace 3 June 2023 0

•••Thank Tinubu for appointing their former colleagues By Tunde Opalana The All Progressives Congress(APC) preferred candidates for the leadership of the 10th Senate, Senators Godswill Akpabio and Jibrin Barau, have described the appointments of Senator George Akume and Rt. Hon Femi Gbajabiamila, as Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chief of Staff to […]

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NDDC budget probe: Akpabio honours Senate Committee’s invitation

Ihesiulo Grace 2 June 2023 0

…promises to always respect institution of parliament By Tunde Opalana Senator Godswill Akpabio and APC preferred candidate for President of the 10th Senate on Friday appeared before the Senate Ad Hoc Committee headed by Senator Yusuf Yusuf, investigating the budgets of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). Akpabio stormed the Senate New Building of the National […]