Godswill Akpabio, the Nigerian Senate President Godswill, has hinted at the possibility of the Red Chamber lifting the suspension on Senator Abdul Ningi (PDP, Bauchi Central) soon. Akpabio’s statement is coming 24 hours after the suspended lawmaker wrote to the Senate President, threatening to take legal action if his suspension is not lifted within 7…
Godswill Akpabio, the Nigerian Senate President, on Tuesday, disclosed that those involved in the killing of soldiers in Delta State may be foreigners. The Informant247 reports that some armed men had, on Thursday, March 14, attacked and killed 15 personnel of the Nigerian Army during a peace mission to Okuama Community in Ughelli South Local…
Senator Godswill Akpabio, the Nigerian Senate President, has arrived in Ivory Coast for solidarity support to the Super Eagles of Nigeria as they contend for their fourth Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title. The Senate President led a 10-man Senate delegation to Ivory Coast to cheer up the Super Eagles. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is…
Senator Godswill Akpabio, the President of the Senate, on Friday, cleared air on the rumour that he slumped on his 61st birthday colloquium held on Thursday in Abuja. Akpabio, while giving an account of what happend, said he was exhausted and diagnosed with malaria. It would be recalled that Akpabio was reported to have slumped…
Nigerian President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sent his congratulatory message to the President of the 10th Nigerian Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on his 61st birthday. Tinubu, in a statement by his spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, on Friday in Abuja, described Akpabio as a political leader whose antecedents and achievements continued to attract recognition at home and…
Nigerian Senate President Godswill Akpabio, in his address to the joint National Assembly during the presentation of the N27.5 trillion budget presentation by President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, said in just 24 years, Nigeria achieved a feat that took up to 185 years for the United States of America. Akpabio said while Nigeria produced former…
Abba Moro, the former Interior Minister and four-time Senator, has been appointed Senate Minority Leader. Senator Godswill Akpabio, the President of the Senate, made this known at the Tuesday plenary. The Informant247 gathered that lawmakers in the Peoples Democratic Party agreed to zone the position to the North-Central to allow for fairness and equity. Moro…
Senator Ali Ndume, the Nigerian Senate Chief Whip on Friday, denied the reported rift with the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, saying he is older than the Senate president and can advise him on issues concerning the Senate. Ndume made this known while featuring on Arise TV programme, Morning Show on Friday. According to Ndume: “I’m…
Senator Ishaku Elisha Abbo, the embattled lawmaker representing Adamawa North Senatorial District, has apologised for the comment credited to him, alleging that Senate President Godswill Akpabio plotted his removal by the Court of Appeal. Abbo tendered his apology while speaking in an interview on Arise Television on Wednesday. He said, “I have to say with…
Senator Oyelola Yisa Ashiru has been appointed as the new Deputy Leader of the Nigerian Senate This was disclosed by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during the plenary session on Wednesday, October 18. Senator Oyelola Yisa Ashiru, a second timer at the Red chamber is a member of the APC representing Kwara South senatorial district. He…
Senator Ishaku Elisha Abbo, sacked Adamawa North senator, accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of orchestrating his removal from office by the Court of Appeal. The Informant247 reports that the Appeal Court sitting in Abuja on Monday voided the election of Abbo of the All Progressives Congress (APC). It would be recalled that the Independent National…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) have urged Godswill Akpabio, the president of the Senate and the speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas “to reject the recently reintroduced social media regulation bill”, noting that the passage of the bill “would unduly restrict the rights to freedom of expression and privacy,” and urged…
Godswill Akpabio, Nigeria’s Senate President on Monday, announced the chairpersons of standing committees of the 10th red chamber. The Informant247 gathered that Akpabio made the announcement after concluding the screening of the 48 ministerial nominees recommended by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for confirmation. The Informant247 had reported that 45 out of the 48 nominees were…
Nigerian President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu is holding a meeting with the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja. The Informant247 gathered that Akpabio visited the president shortly after the members of the Senate went into closed-door session in resolving the issues raised against a ministerial nominee from Delta…
Nigerian President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday, sent additional 19 names of ministerial nominees. The nominees include Ahmed Tijani Gwarzo, Bosun Tijani, Tunji Alausa, Dr Yusuf Tanko Sununu, His Excellency, Adegboyega Oyetola, Atiku Bagudu, Bello Mattawale, Ibrahim Gaidam, Simon Bako Lalong, Lola ade John, Sabi Abdullahi amongst others. Femi Gbajabiamila, the Chief of Staff…
Godswill Akpabio, the Senate President, Federal Republic of Nigeria has explained the reason why Nyesome Wike, the former Rivers State governor and the Tinubu’s ministerial nominee was not thoroughly quizzed when he appeared before the Senate for screening. Wike was asked to take a “bow and go” after reading his brief profile and following an…
The president of the senate, Godswill Akpabio, has said the workers’ salary in the public sector will be reviewed as a way of cushioning the effect of petrol subsidy removal. It could be recalled that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, during his inaugural speech on May 29, said subsidy on petrol is “gone”, the pump price…
Senator Godswill Akpabio-led 10th Senate on Tuesday, during plenary, constituted selection committee for the composition of its Standing Committees. It was gathered that the paniel is comprised of the two presiding officers and all the eight principal officers and will be chaired by Akpabio while Deputy Senate President, Jibrin Barau will serve as deputy. Other…
Godswill Akpabio, the Senate President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, on Tuesday announced the principal officers of the 10th Senate, which he says emerged by consensus. The new officers include; Senator Opeyemi Bamidele from Ekiti State as Senate Leader, Senator Dave Umahi from Ebonyi State as Deputy Senate Leader, Senator Ali Ndume from Borno State as…
Godswill Akpabio, the President of the Senate, on Tuesday felicitate with Nigerians on the occasion of the Eid-El-Adha festival while urging them to be patient with the new administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Akpabio also appealed for calm from the citizenry, saying some of Tinubu’s policies, as he tackles the country’s endemic challenges, “will…
