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Senate President Godswill Akpabio has revealed that his ‘grandchild’ died of medical neglect in a government hospital.    He disclosed this during the screening of Tunji Alausa, President Bola Tinubu’s ministerial nominee, during plenary today August 4. The 32-year-old man Akpabio referred to was his nephew but culturally regarded as …

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas “to drop the scandalous plan to spend N40bn on 465 exotic and bulletproof cars for members and principal officials, and N70bn as ‘palliatives’ for new members.” In …

Adamu made these remarks during a meeting with the Progressives Governors’ Forum, led by Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State. According to Adamu, the list put forward by Akpabio and Abbas did not originate from the APC’s secretariat. He stated, “On Saturday, I received a courtesy call from the President …

Former Akwa Ibom state governor, Godswill Akpabio, has been elected the President of the 10th Nigerian Senate. He defeated his closest rival, Abdul-Aziz Yari, former Zamfara state governor. The election took place this morning June 13.The post Akpabio elected President of 10th Nigerian Senate appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.

The election for the Senate President for the 10th National Assembly (NASS) has commenced at the Red Chamber in Abuja, Nigeria. Voting for the third seat in the Federation commenced at exactly 08:45am on a state by state basis, alphabetically.   Nominations were received for Senator Abdul’aziz Yari and Senator …

President Bola Tinubu had a closed-door meeting with former governors Nyesom Wike (Rivers), Dave Umahi (Ebonyi) and Godswill Akpabio (Akwa Ibom) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.    The former governors arrived the villa at about 2:33 pm and were delayed by security who wanted to get clearance from their superior …

Yari says no individual has the exclusive power to decide on the leadership of the National Assembly. Senator Abdulaziz Yari (APC-Zamfara) says he can’t be stopped from the race for the Presidency of the 10th National Assembly, because it is his constitutional right.

Senator Ali Ndume (Borno South) has said that the All Progressives Congress has secured the support of 69 out of 109 senators-elect for Senate President aspirant Godswill Akpabio and Deputy Senate President aspirant Barau Jibrin.    The Borno lawmaker said the 69 Senators-elect are members of the ‘Stability Group’ and …

Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi state has explained the role President-Elect, Bola Tinubu, played in making him step down for former Minister for Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio, in the race for the 10th senate presidency.    Umahi who reacted to Akpabio being favoured for the position by the National …

The National Working Committee of the ruling party, All Progressives Congress (APC) has zoned the leadership of the 10th National Assembly. According to a statement put out by the National Publicity Secretary of the APC, Felix Morka, on Monday, May  8, the zoning arrangement is as follows:  Senate President – …