Akpabio Mourns Uduaghan, Says Nigeria Has Lost a Statesman
By Anayo Akwitti President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has described the death of former Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, as a great loss to Nigeria and the Niger Delta region.President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has described the death of former Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, as a great loss […]
Rainbow Coalition a Historic Political Alliance – Akpabio
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul President of the Senate Godswill Akpabio has described the inclusion of opposition figures in President Bola Tinubu’s Presidential Campaign Council as a historic political development never witnessed in Nigeria’s political history since 1999. Akpabio spoke on Wednesday during plenary, following comments by Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele on the emergence of the Nyesom […]
Akpabio Pays Tribute to Late Former Governor Bamanga Tukur
By Anayo Akwitti President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has described the late former Gongola State governor and former PDP National Chairman, Bamanga Tukur, as a “detribalised Nigerian” and patriot whose contributions transcended ethnic and political boundaries. Akpabio spoke on Tuesday during a condolence visit to Tukur’s family. The elder statesman died at the age […]
Tinubu, Wike Defend Infrastructure Drive Amid Criticism
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, have defended the Federal Government’s infrastructure-led development agenda, insisting that investments in roads, bridges and public utilities are key to unlocking economic growth and improving citizens’ lives. Speaking through Senate President Godswill Akpabio during the commissioning of the […]
Tinubu Nominates Joseph Tegbe as Power Minister
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul President Bola Tinubu has nominated Joseph Tegbe as Minister of Power, subject to confirmation by the Senate. The nomination is disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. According to the statement, the appointment is expected to reinforce ongoing reforms in Nigeria’s […]
Akpabio Urges Peace, Justice at IPU Assembly in Geneva
By Anayo Akwitti President of the Senate Godswill Akpabio, has called on parliaments across the world to take a stronger stand as defenders of peace, justice, and humanity amid rising global conflicts. Addressing delegates at the 152nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), in Geneva, under the theme, “Nurturing Hope, Securing Peace and Ensuring Justice […]
Tinubu Forwards 24 Health Reform Bills to Senate
By Zainab Bakare The Senate has received 24 health sector bills from President Bola Tinubu for legislative consideration, in accordance with Section 58(2) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The bills were transmitted in a letter addressed to the Senate and were formally read during plenary by the Senate […]
Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti Faces Senate Resistance Over Resumption Bid
By Aremu Toyeebaht Tensions have resurfaced between the Nigerian Senate and suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, as the upper legislative chamber maintains that there is no legal basis compelling her early return to plenary. The Senate, in a statement released on Sunday, July 20, through its spokesperson Senator Yemi Adaramodu, affirmed that no valid […]
Transformational Leadership Drives Nigeria’s Progress as Stakeholders Honour Prof. Sulaiman
By Julian Osamoto The intellectual tone of the event was further enriched by references to historic leadership models. A speaker cited British Admiral Lord Vincent’s tribute to Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson: “There is but one Nelson,” praising his ability to inspire excellence among peers, an attribute mirrored in Prof. Sulaiman’s impact at NILDS. Photo Credit: Oluwakemi […]
Former Senate President Lawan Commissions Radio Station in Yobe North
By: Anayo Akwitti Former Senate President, Senator Ahmad Lawan commissions the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) Wetland FM in Gashua, Yobe State. According to statement signed by the Media Adviser to Senator Lawan, Dr. Ezrel Tabiowo,the radio station was facilitated and built by Senator Lawan, and operates on the frequency 90.5 MHz. Speaking […]