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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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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32 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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42 h. ago Tinubu’s appointments reflect federal character –Kwara South leaders

From Layi Olanrewaju, Ilorin Traditional rulers and respected leaders in the Kwara South senatorial district have lauded President Bola Tinubu’s recent federal appointments, saying they reflect a strong adherence to the principles of federal character. Speaking with journalists in Ilorin yesterday, the group, led by  Dr. James Ayeni, insisted that the appointments into public offices […] The post Tinubu’s appointments reflect federal character –Kwara South leaders appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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49 h. ago Defections: Saraki Blasts Okowa, Says No Cause For Alarm, PDP Undergoing Rebirth

Former Senate President and National Leader of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Bukola Saraki, has reacted to the latest wave of defections in the Delta State chapter of the PDP, saying those who wanted to leave the party should leave and allow others to rebuild it. Saraki, a former governor of Kwara State […]

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3 d. ago Trump, Starmer, other world leaders to attend Pope Francis funeral in Rome

Several world leaders have confirmed they will travel to Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday. The ceremony, read more Trump, Starmer, other world leaders to attend Pope Francis funeral in Rome

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2 w. ago Pope Francis appoints new administrator for Port Harcourt catholic diocese

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Holy Father, Pope Francis, has approved the appointment of Bishop Patrick Eluke as the new Apostolic Administrator of the Catholic Diocese of Port Harcourt. This followed the resignation of Bishop Camillus Archibong Etukudoh, who in August 2024, attained the retirement age of 75. The Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) in a […] The post Pope Francis appoints new administrator for Port Harcourt catholic diocese appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Pope Francis appoints new administrator for Port Harcourt Diocese

By Fred Ezeh, Abuja Pope Francis has named Bishop Patrick Eluke as the new Apostolic Administrator of the Catholic Diocese of Port Harcourt. This follows the resignation of Bishop Camillus Archibong Etukudoh, who reached the retirement age of 75 in August 2024. The Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) announced this in a statement on Wednesday. […] The post Pope Francis appoints new administrator for Port Harcourt Diocese appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Akpabio Vs Natasha: Group Tackles Senate President’s Aide Over Botched Solidarity Rally

Stakeholders of a foremost socio-cultural organisation, Ukpum Ete Unity Association (UEUA), in the Ikot Abasi local government area of Akwa Ibom State, have condemned what they described as denigrating remarks against the group by Mr.Jackson Udom, the media aide to the Senate President, over the botched rally in solidarity with Senator Godswill Akpabio in the […]

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2 w. ago Tinubu Has Prioritised Delivery Of Democracy Dividends – Senate Leader

Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele has said President Bola Tinubu has been encouraging them as political leaders to always deliver the dividends of democracy to Nigerians. This came as the Ekiti State governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji said governors, federal lawmakers, state lawmakers, local government chairmen and others holding elective positions are delivering democracy dividends to Nigerians […]

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3 w. ago Akpabio Dismisses Sen Abbo’s Claim On Influencing Removal From Senate

The office of the President of the Senate has refuted recent allegations made by former Adamawa North senator, Elisha Abbo, that Senate President Godswill Akpabio influenced the judicial decision leading to his removal from the Senate as “spurious and malicious.” In a statement in Abuja on Thursday, special adviser on media and publicity to the […]

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3 w. ago ‘Senators Serve Akpabio Tea At Home’, Abbo Accuses Senate President Of Running Senate Like Personal Empire

Former Adamawa North Senator, Ishaku Elisha Abbo, has accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of running the Nigerian Senate like a personal empire and orchestrating the removal of lawmakers who oppose him. Speaking in an interview on Arise News Channel’s PrimeTime show on Wednesday night, Abbo alleged that Akpabio played a key role in the removal […]

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4 w. ago Bamidele celebrates Tinubu at 73, says he’s a courageous reformer

The Leader of the Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele has celebrated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the occasion of his 73rd birthday, read more Bamidele celebrates Tinubu at 73, says he’s a courageous reformer

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4 w. ago Deputy senate president hails Tinubu’s “visionary leadership” on 73rd birthday

The Deputy Senate President, Senator Jibrin Barau, has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on his 73rd birthday, describing him as a visionary leader. According to him, the President’s reforms have helped to reshape the economy positively for the benefit of the present and future generations. Barau disclosed this in a congratulatory message issued on Friday in Read More

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4 w. ago No Leakage Of Presidential Communications To Senate Under Lado – Akpabio

The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has stated that since Senator Basheer Lado (CON) assumed office as Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Senate Matters eight months ago, there has been no leakage of presidential communications to the Senate. Speaking in Abuja yesterday, Akpabio described Lado‘s performance as unprecedented, emphasizing that communication between […]

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