57 h. ago Akpabio @ 63: Why I Decided Not To Celebrate — Senate President

The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, said he decided against an elaborate celebration of his 63rd birthday because of the mood of the nation. Akpabio turned 63 on Tuesday, but there was no major ceremony to mark the occasion except for the cutting of a birthday cake presented to him by the staff and […]

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65 h. ago Senate Approves President Tinubu’s Request To Deploy Soldiers To Benin Republic

The Nigerian Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to send troops to the Republic of Benin to help restore stability following last weekend’s attempted military coup. Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the endorsement on Tuesday during plenary after lawmakers reviewed the president’s letter in the Committee of the Whole, in line with Section 5, […] The post Senate Approves President Tinubu’s Request To Deploy Soldiers To Benin Republic appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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65 h. ago Akpabio’s Commitment To Nigeria Endures, Tinubu Hails Senate President At 63

  President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Senate President Godswill Akpabio on his 63rd birthday, describing him as a patriot and dedicated servant of the people whose commitment to building a better Nigeria has remained unwavering. In a statement personally signed by him on Tuesday, President Tinubu rejoices with Senator Akpabio and joins his family, friends, […]

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5 d. ago Sexual harassment: It’s time for Natasha to present the ‘evidence’ – Akpabio

Godswill Akpabio, the President of the Senate, has dismissed claims by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan that a multi-billion-naira defamation suit against read more Sexual harassment: It’s time for Natasha to present the ‘evidence’ – Akpabio

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5 d. ago JUST IN: Akpabio clears air on N200bn lawsuit against Natasha

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has cleared the air on ₦200 billion lawsuit against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, describing the

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5 d. ago Senate President Akpabio Denies Filing New Charges Against Akpoti

Akpabio, in a statement by his Special Assistant On Media, Jackson Udom, described as misleading and incorrect, that the Senate President had "just filed" a N200bn suit against her.  The post Senate President Akpabio Denies Filing New Charges Against Akpoti-Uduaghan appeared first on Channels Television.

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6 d. ago Akpabio’s N200bn Suit: I Can Now Prove Sexual Harassment Case Against Him — Natasha

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has filed a N200billion defamation lawsuit against Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, accusing her of publishing malicious allegations that he sexually harassed her. But, the female Senator who was served with the lawsuit papers on Friday, has said that the case will now give her the opportunity to prove the sexual […]

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6 d. ago Sexual harassment: Akpabio files N200bn defamation suit against Natasha

as Natasha says she’s reading to spill it all out Godswill Akpabio, President of the Senate, has filed a ₦200 read more Sexual harassment: Akpabio files N200bn defamation suit against Natasha

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8 d. ago Ministerial Screening: Rowdy Session As Senators Reject ‘Bow

After several minutes of disruptions, the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, urged the lawmakers to remain calm. The post Ministerial Screening: Rowdy Session As Senators Reject ‘Bow-And-Go’ Treatment For Ex-CDS Musa appeared first on Channels Television.

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9 d. ago ‘You Are Disturbing Senate Proceedings’, Senator Goje Tackles Akpabio At Plenary

There was a rowdy session in the Senate on Tuesday after Senator Danjuma Goje (APC, Gombe Central) openly confronted Senate President Godswill Akpabio over what he described as an “unparliamentary act,” disrupting plenary for more than 30 minutes. The Senate had already commenced proceedings when Akpabio walked into the chamber and took over from Deputy […]

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9 d. ago Rowdy session in Senate as Goje accuses Akpabio of ‘unparliamentary conduct’

A rowdy Senate session erupted as Senator Danjuma Goje accused Senate President Akpabio of ‘unparliamentary conduct’, halting plenary for 30 minutes. Read More: https://punchng.com/rowdy-session-in-senate-as-goje-accuses-akpabio-of-unparliamentary-conduct/

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9 d. ago Akpabio Appoints New Chairmen For Key Senate Standing Committees

Senate President Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday, announced the appointment of four Senators to head strategic standing committees of the upper legislative chamber, a move he said would strengthen legislative oversight and address emerging national priorities. In the new appointments, Senator Shehu Buba (APC, Bauchi) was named chairman of the Committee on Livestock and Animal Husbandry, […]

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1 week ago Remi Tinubu Rallies NASS For Passage Of Reserved Seats For Women Bill

First Lady Remi Tinubu has called on the leadership of the National Assembly to deliver a historic breakthrough for women’s political representation by passing the Women’s Special Seats Bill now before the legislature. She made the appeal on Friday night at a dinner she hosted for Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker of the House of […]

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2 w. ago Senate assures police retirees of exit from contributory pension scheme

Godswill Akpabio, the President of the Senate, has assured protesting retired police officers that their long-standing demand to be removed read more Senate assures police retirees of exit from contributory pension scheme

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2 w. ago Insecurity: Senate Moves To Impose Death Penalty For Kidnapping

  The Senate has resolved to amend Nigeria’s Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act to prescribe the death penalty without the option of a fine or judicial discretion for all kidnapping offences, marking one of the most far-reaching legislative responses yet to the nation’s worsening insecurity. Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the decision on Thursday in […]

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2 w. ago Akpabio’s aide distances self from viral unsigned letter on social media

Dr. Jibril Lawal Tafida, a Special Adviser to the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has distanced himself from

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2 w. ago Akpabio’s Aide Disowns ‘Fabricated’ Letter To Tinubu On Alleged Neglect

Jibril Tafida, a special adviser to the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has denied a document circulating on social media that purportedly bears his signature. The document, presented as a letter addressed to the Office of the President at the Presidency in Aso Villa, Abuja, and dated November 22, 2025, alleged corruption in the National […]

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3 w. ago After Police Detention, APC Chieftain Apologises To Akpabio, Barau Over $10m Bribery Claim

Alwan Hassan, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Special Adviser to ex-Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, has publicly apologised to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin after accusing them of collecting a $10 million bribe to halt the confirmation of the appointment of Abdullahi Ramat as chairman of […]

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3 w. ago Senate Steps Down Cocoa Management Board Bill After Tinubu’s Request

The Senate on Tuesday stepped down deliberations on the Cocoa Management Board Establishment Bill 2025, following a request from President Bola Tinubu for further consultations. The request, conveyed in a letter dated November 12 and read on the Senate floor by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, directed lawmakers to pause legislative action on the bill. Tinubu […]

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3 w. ago Kebbi Abduction: Senate Asks Tinubu To Recruit 100,000 Military Personnel

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, described the pattern of the abductions as a troubling recurrence. The post Kebbi Abduction: Senate Asks Tinubu To Recruit 100,000 Military Personnel appeared first on Channels Television.

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