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Akpabio laments cold war between Govs, predecessors

…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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Engr Satomi congratulates Senator Akpabio

…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

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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Over 25 Govs drum support for Akpabio/Barau candidacy

…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 […]