13 h. ago Akpabio, Catholic Bishops Arrive Vatican For Pope Francis’ Burial

Senate President Godswill Akpabio, along with other members of the Nigerian delegation, has arrived in Vatican City in preparation for Pope Francis’ funeral, set to take place on Saturday. Akpabio is in charge of a distinguished five-member team that President Bola Tinubu sent to represent Nigeria at the late head of the Roman Catholic Church’s […] The post Akpabio, Catholic Bishops Arrive Vatican For Pope Francis’ Burial appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Akpabio leads Nigerian delegation to Pope Francis’ funeral in Vatican

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has sent a high-powered delegation to Vatican City to attend the funeral of His Holiness Pope Francis, scheduled for today. Leading the five-member Nigerian delegation is Senate President Godswill Akpabio.     According to a statement by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the delegation also […] The post Akpabio leads Nigerian delegation to Pope Francis’ funeral in Vatican appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Akpabio, Ojukwu, Kukah, others land in Rome for burial of Pope Francis

By John Ogunsemore Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Friday led a high-powered Federal Government delegation to the Vatican for the funeral of Pope Francis. The 88-year-old pontiff died on Easter Monday, April 21, and is due for burial on Saturday. Other members of the Nigerian delegation sent by President Bola Tinubu include Minister of State […] The post Akpabio, Ojukwu, Kukah, others land in Rome for burial of Pope Francis appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 h. ago Senate President Leads Bishops To Pope Francis’ Funeral In Rome

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sent a high-powered delegation in Rome, Italy to attend the burial of His Holiness, Pope Francis. INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that Senate President Godswill Akpabio will be leading the five-member delegation on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Other members of the delegation are the Minister of State, Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu […] The post Senate President Leads Bishops To Pope Francis’ Funeral In Rome appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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31 h. ago UPDATED: Tinubu appoints Akpabio head of Nigerian delegation to Pope Francis’ funeral in Vatican

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has sent a high-powered delegation to Vatican City to attend the funeral of His Holiness Pope Francis, scheduled for Saturday, April 26, 2025. Leading the five-member Nigerian delegation is Senate President Godswill Akpabio. According to a statement by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the delegation […] The post UPDATED: Tinubu appoints Akpabio head of Nigerian delegation to Pope Francis’ funeral in Vatican appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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32 h. ago Pope Francis: Nigerian delegation led by Akpabio to attend funeral

Senate President Godswill Akpabio is at the forefront of a high-level Nigerian delegation that will be present at the funeral ceremony for the late Pope Francis. The event will take place in Vatican City on Saturday, and the announcement was made in a statement signed by the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information […] The post Pope Francis: Nigerian delegation led by Akpabio to attend funeral appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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33 h. ago Akpabio Leads Nigerian Delegation To Pope Francis Funeral In Vatican City

President Bola Tinubu has sent a high-powered delegation to Vatican City to attend the burial of His Holiness, Pope Francis, on Saturday, April 26. According to a statement by Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, on Friday, Senate President Godswill Akpabio is at the head of the five-member delegation. Other members of the delegation are the Minister […]

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3 d. ago Is mental health recognised in businesses, families and social lives?

It is safe to say Nigeria’s economy has undergone transformations in recent times, characterised by overambitious reforms aimed at stabilising read more Is mental health recognised in businesses, families and social lives?

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6 d. ago ‘Nigeria is bleeding, president is missing’ – Atiku slams Tinubu’s absence

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has condemned President Bola Tinubu’s handling of Nigeria’s security crisis, following fresh killings in Benue read more ‘Nigeria is bleeding, president is missing’ – Atiku slams Tinubu’s absence

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6 d. ago Tinubu’s Leadership Lacks Will, Ideas To Tackle Insecurity – Atiku

Atiku Abubakar, the former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has sharply criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration for its handling of Nigeria’s escalating security issues. In a public statement issued on Saturda, Atiku accused Tinubu of lacking both the competence and the necessary ideas to tackle the country’s growing security crisis. His remarks […] The post Tinubu’s Leadership Lacks Will, Ideas To Tackle Insecurity – Atiku appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Tinubu’s Gov’t Incapable, Lacks Ideas To Tackle Security Crisis — Atiku 

Former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has tackled President Bola Tinubu over his administration’s handling of security matters, saying the president lacked the ideas to tackle insecurity. Atiku, in a statement posted on his verified social media handles on Saturday night, said the current administration […]

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7 d. ago Easter: Akpabio urges perpetrators of violence to embrace peace, calls for unity

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja   Senate President Godswill Akpabio has appealed to those behind violent attacks and killings across Nigeria to respect the sanctity of human life and abandon their evil ways, saying peace is essential for the nation’s progress. In his Easter message issued through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme […] The post Easter: Akpabio urges perpetrators of violence to embrace peace, calls for unity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago 2027: Gov Eno gets 2nd term support from Akpabio, doles out N260m to entrepreneurs

From Isaac Job, Uyo Senate President Godswill Akpabio has declared support for governor Umo Eno’s second term ambition ahead of 2027 governorship election in Akwa Ibom state.  Speaking at Ikot Ekpene Township Stadium on Thursday during the Town Hall meeting for Ikot Ekpene federal constituency organized by pastor Umo Eno, Akpabio said the entire All […] The post 2027: Gov Eno gets 2nd term support from Akpabio, doles out N260m to entrepreneurs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Group urges Akpabio to submit self to probe, warns against shielding power from accountability

A socio-political pressure group, Action Collective, has called on the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, to submit himself to an independent and thorough investigation over a sexual harassment allegation, warning that his refusal to do so and continued stay in office could obstruct due process and compromise the integrity of the legislative system. The group insisted […] The post Group urges Akpabio to submit self to probe, warns against shielding power from accountability appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Assassination allegation: Natasha waves off Yahaya Bello’s petition to police

Former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, on Wednesday petitioned the Inspector General of Police over alleged defamatory statements made against him by the suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The petition, signed by Bello’s solicitor, Mr. N.A. Abubakar, followed Akpoti-Uduaghan’s claim that the former governor and Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, Read More

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1 week ago Akpabio To MDAs: Legislative Resolutions Binding, Not Optional

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, said compliance with legislative resolutions by government ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) is not optional but binding. Akpabio stated this at the 2nd National Workshop, organised by the Senate Committee on Legislative Compliance in Abuja, on the theme “Consolidating Strategies for Strengthening Legislative Compliance by MDAs.” Akpabio, represented by the […]

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1 week ago Natasha’s Sexual Allegation Against Akpabio Has Significant Contradictions

Renowned lawyer and former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Dr Olisa Agbakoba, SAN, has said that the sexual harassment allegation against Senate President Godswill Akpabio by the suspended Senator representing Kogi Central in the National Assembly, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has significant contradictions. Agbakoba, who spoke at an elaborate press conference in Lagos on Tuesday, added […]

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1 week ago Agbakoba faults Natasha’s sexual harassment allegations against Akpabio

Popular legal luminary, Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, SAN, has raised concerns over what he described as “significant inconsistencies” in the sexual harassment allegations made by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Agbakoba made this known while speaking at a media briefing at his Apapa Chambers in Lagos State on Tuesday. Agbakoba, who is the Read More

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1 week ago Group Urges Akpabio To Step Aside Over Sexual Harassment Allegation

A socio-political pressure group, Action Collective, has demanded that Senate President Godswill Akpabio step aside and submit himself to an independent investigation following an allegation of sexual harassment against him. The group described Akpabio’s continued leadership of the Senate as “morally indefensible” and warned that failure to address the issue transparently could erode public trust […]

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1 week ago Akpabio: Natasha’s allegation has significant contradictions – Olisa Agbakoba 

…hints at fresh legal action, demands clarification from suspended Senator  BY PHILIP NWOSU Renowned lawyer and former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, SAN, has stated that the sexual harassment allegation levelled against Senate President Godswill Akpabio by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan falls short of the evidentiary threshold required to establish such […] The post Akpabio: Natasha’s allegation has significant contradictions – Olisa Agbakoba  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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