May Day: Akpabio assures of living wage for workers
President of the Nigerian Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has assured Nigerian workers that the National Assembly and the Executive will work together toward giving them […]
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SERAP sues Akpabio ‘over failure to recall Ningi, refers N3.7trn budget padding to EFCC, ICPC’
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Senate President, Mr Godswill Akpabio over “the […]
Akpabio raises Nigeria’s voice at IPU By OLA AWONIYI
The President of the Senate, Godswill Obot Akpabio, attended the 147th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) for the first time in October last […]
Group urges Northern Senators to rally support for Akpabio
An interest group, Northern Ethnic Youths Group Assembly (NYEGA), has urged northern senators to rally support for the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, in the […]
Tinubu proposes new salaries, allowances for judicial officers
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu, has submitted a proposal to the Senate on the salaries and allowances for judicial office holders in […]
N3.7trn budget padding: Refer allegations to EFCC, ICPC, reinstate whistleblower Ningi, SERAP tells Akpabio
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Senate President Mr Godswill Akpabio to “urgently refer the allegations […]
Akpabio won’t resign over alleged N3.7trn budget padding – Senate spokesman
Chairman, Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Sen. Yemi Adaramodu ,has berated calls for the resignation of President of Senate, Godswill Akpabio, over […]
Alleged 2024 Budget padding: Senate suspends Sen. Ningi for 3 months
The Senate has suspended Sen. Abdul Ningi (PDP-Bauchi) for three months from all activities of the Senate over 2024 Budget padding allegation. The upper […]
Senate tasks committee on thorough investigation of N30trn “Ways and Means” funds
Senate has urged its ad-hoc committee to ensure thorough investigation of the N30 trillion “Ways and Means” disbursed by Central Bank of Nigeria(CBN)during administration […]
Insecurity: National Assembly leadership to meet Tinubu
The Senate on Wednesday said the leadership of the National Assembly will meet President Bola Tinubu over resolutions and recommendations toward curbing killings and […]
Power outage delays plenary at Senate
A prolonged power outage at the National Assembly on Tuesday delayed the commencement of plenary at the Senate Chambers as the lawmakers waited for […]
Akpabio seeks use of ADR to resolve electoral disputes
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has called for the use of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms to resolve electoral disputes in order to reduce […]
Emefiele drags Akpabio to court for defamation, demands N1bn compensation
Embattled former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, has demanded N1bn damages from Senate President Godswill Akpabio for defamation. Emefiele’s […]
Senate sets up Constitution Review Committee
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has announced an over 45-member constitution review committee on the 1999 constitution to be chaired by the […]
Akpabio wants accessible, affordable energy for Nigerians
The President of the Senate, Sen. Godswill Akpabio has tasked stakeholders in the energy sector to work toward accessible and affordable renewable energy for […]
AFCON 2023: Akpabio, others hail Super Eagles victory over Angola
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has applauded the Super Eagles for beating Angola to qualify for the semi-finals of the ongoing 2023 Africa […]
Tinubu nominates Adama as executive director MDGIF
President Bola Tinubu has nominated Mr Oluwole Adama for appointment as the Executive Director, Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund in the Petroleum Regulatory […]
AFCON: Senate President hails Super Eagles, urges team to conquer Africa
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has commended the Super Eagles of Nigeria for defeating the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon to qualify for the quarter- […]
AFRD: FG promises better days for armed forces, veterans
The Federal Government has promised to ensure better days for military personnel, veterans and their families. The Minister of Defence, Muhammed Badaru, gave the […]
Akpabio says blood of fallen heroes sowed seed of unity in Nigeria
The President of the Senate, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, has said the blood of the courageous men and women of the Armed Forces of Nigeria […]