The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio has declared that he was not responsible for the suspension of Bauchi Central Senator, Abdul Ningi, over allegations of budget padding. Ningi had, through his lawyer, Femi Falana, demanded the lifting of his suspension. Ningi…
By Rauf Oyewole, Bauchi A coalition of youth groups in Bauchi Central Senatorial District have issued a two-week ultimatum to the Senate and the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio to investigate the issues raised by senator Abdul Ahmed Ningi or face…
Chairman, Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Sen. Yemi Adaramodu ,has berated calls for the resignation of President of Senate, Godswill Akpabio, over “unfounded allegations “of N3.7trillon budget padding . Adaramodu ,in a statement in Abuja on Thursday ,said …
…Senate suspends Ningi, more controversies hit Upper Chamber …We are all guilty, nobody has a right to accuse Ningi — Senator Jarigbe By Moses Adeniyi Plenary for the Senate on Tuesday was coloured with rowdy session which further exposed the…
…As PDP urges Tinubu to call Akpabio to order, APC calls for resignation of Fubara The All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have engaged in a war of words over the comments made by the Senate…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has lauded the Nigerian Navy over improved security in the maritime environment and increased onslaught against crude oil theft in the country. Akpabio gave the commendation on Friday at the Regimental Dinner organised by the Nigerian…
Embattled former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele has accused President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio of being complicit in Nigeria’s economic woes. Emefiele accused the Senate President through a letter addressed to the Senate President…
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday presided over the swearing-in of the three newly elected senators during plenary. The oath-taking was administered by the Clerk of the Senate, Mr. Chinedu Akubueze. The lawmakers are Prince Pam Mwadkon (Action Democratic…
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has commended the Super Eagles of Nigeria for defeating the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon to qualify for the quarter- finals at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations. Akpabio gave the commendation in a congratulatory message…
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and 20 other Nigerians have filed a lawsuit against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas “for unilaterally and arbitrarily increasing the allocation for lawmakers from N197bn…
