3 h. ago Police withdrawal: Senators may not be able to go home, Akpabio begs Tinubu

Akpabio made the plea on Friday while speaking before the presentation of the 2026 Appropriation Bill by Tinubu to a joint session of the National Assembly.

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6 h. ago Review Order To Withdraw Policemen From VIPs, Akpabio Begs Tinubu

Akpabio expressed worry that federal lawmakers have been exposed to security risks following the withdrawal of their security operatives. The post Review Order To Withdraw Policemen From VIPs, Akpabio Begs Tinubu appeared first on Channels Television.

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8 h. ago VIDEO: Only five senators left in the opposition, says Akpabio

Akpabio said this at the APC National Caucus meeting on Thursday, explaining that the opposition had nearly 50 members at the inception of the 10th Senate under...

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8 h. ago VIDEO: Tinubu Presents 2026 Budget Proposal To Joint NASS Session

Key officials of the National Assembly, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, and the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), among others, were present at the event. The post VIDEO: Tinubu Presents 2026 Budget Proposal To Joint NASS Session appeared first on Channels Television.

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26 h. ago IGP orders withdrawal of Police officers attached to presidential escort

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has approved the immediate withdrawal of the Police personnel attached

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51 h. ago Akpabio meets US Ambassador, says Nigeria in difficult times

Nigeria's Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on Wednesday sought tighter cooperation between Nigeria and the United States of America amid the tense atmosphere between the two over the Christian genocide allegation.

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3 d. ago Akpabio, Gowon death rumours: Senate directs DSS to investigate, prosecute culprits

Describing the purveyors as “promoters of fake information”, the Red Chamber said the investigation should lead to the prosecution and punishment of the culprits

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3 d. ago UPDATED: Senate orders probe into rumours of Akpabio’s ill health

The Nigerian Senate has ordered the National Security Adviser to investigate viral social media rumors concerning Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s ill h Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-orders-probe-into-rumours-of-akpabios-ill-health/

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3 d. ago Senate Asks NSA To Probe Rumours Of Akpabio’s Alleged Collapse

The resolution followed a point of order raised under order 42 by Senator Titus Zam, who expressed concern over the reports that had circulated within the last 48 hours. The post Senate Asks NSA To Probe Rumours Of Akpabio’s Alleged Collapse appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 d. ago Reports Of Akpabio’s Collapse, Hospitalisation In London Fake — Aide

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has dismissed reports claiming that he collapsed and was flown to London for medical treatment. The rumour, which circulated on Monday via some online news platforms (not LEADERSHIP), suggested that Senator Akpabio was airlifted on a private jet to a London hospital after he reportedly collapsed. Reacting to the report, Kenny […]

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7 d. ago FG temporarily opens 47km section of Lagos–Calabar highway

The Federal Government on Friday temporarily opened the 47.47-kilometre Section One, Phase One of the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway, describing the project as a “game changer” for national infrastructure. The Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, inaugurated the section on behalf of President Bola Tinubu in Lagos. The 750-kilometre highway, which begins at Ahmadu Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-temporarily-opens-47km-section-of-lagos-calabar-highway/

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7 d. ago Corruption, training gaps threaten to derail Tinubu’s order to withdraw police officers from VIPs

Nigerians are skeptical about President Bola Tinubu’s order to withdraw police officers from VIP protection, with many believing it will read more Corruption, training gaps threaten to derail Tinubu’s order to withdraw police officers from VIPs

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8 d. ago ICYMI: If you want Police protection, get my clearance — Tinubu tells VIPs

Tinubu said he stood by his position on the withdrawal of police escorts from VIP duties, adding that security details would only be...

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8 d. ago Police Withdrawal: Don’t Deny Nigerians The Right To Extra Security — Rep Jimbo

The lawmaker representing Abak/Etim Ekpo/Ika Federal Constituency said “every single Nigerian is a VIP,” therefore, citizens who want security escorts or guards for their homes, travel, or events should be able to obtain them. The post Police Withdrawal: Don’t Deny Nigerians The Right To Extra Security — Rep Jimbo appeared first on Channels Television.

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8 d. ago Police Withdrawal From VIPs Won’t Happen Swiftly, Says Akande

Tinubu’s directive, announced amid escalating insecurity, has sparked debates as critics accuse authorities of either failing to implement it or doing so selectively. The post Police Withdrawal From VIPs Won’t Happen Swiftly, Says Akande appeared first on Channels Television.

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9 d. ago Wednesday News Recap: Tinubu’s Police Withdrawal Order, Stella Oduah, Naira Fall, Petrol +More

Dive in to catch up on the major headlines, explore emerging trends, and stay connected to the conversations that matter most to you. The post Wednesday News Recap: Tinubu’s Police Withdrawal Order, Stella Oduah, Naira Fall, Petrol +More appeared first on Channels Television.

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9 d. ago Insecurity: Withdrawal Of Police Officers From VIPs Should Be Effected — Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu directed the Minister for Interior to work with the Inspector General of Police and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps to replace the affected police personnel with NSCDC officers. The post Insecurity: Withdrawal Of Police Officers From VIPs Should Be Effected — Tinubu appeared first on Channels Television.

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9 d. ago BREAKING: Tinubu Orders Withdrawal Of Police Escorts From Ministers

President Bola Tinubu has directed the withdrawal of police officers attached to ministers and other top government officials, saying the security personnel were needed for core policing duties across the country. The President gave the directive on Wednesday during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Tinubu said he would […]

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9 d. ago Ningi protests withdrawal of his police orderly during plenary

Senator Abdul Ningi protests the police orderly withdrawal, calling it selective enforcement and demanding fair application of the new security directive. Read More: https://punchng.com/ningi-protests-withdrawal-of-his-police-orderly-during-plenary/

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9 d. ago Anger in Senate over withdrawal of police orderlies from senators

lawmakers demand exemption, reject being made scapegoats Implementation of President Bola Tinubu’s directive ordering the withdrawal of police orderlies from read more Anger in Senate over withdrawal of police orderlies from senators

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