Senate Condemns Xenophobic Attacks, Sends Delegation to South Africa
Nigeria’s Senate has condemned a wave of xenophobic attacks against its citizens in South Africa and announced it will send a high-level delegation to address the situation. The delegation will be led by Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, following a debate by lawmakers on Tuesday. During the session, senators described the attacks as “barbaric, unlawful and […]
Tinubu Seeks Senate Confirmation of Oyedele as Minister
has written to the Nigerian Senate requesting the screening and confirmation of Taiwo Oyedele as the new Minister of State for Finance, replacing Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite. The letter was read during plenary on Tuesday by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. Mr Oyedele, 50, hails from Ikaram, Akoko in Ondo State, Nigeria. Before his nomination, he […]
ADC Knocks Senate President Over Electoral Act Comment
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised Senate President Godswill Akpabio over his remarks concerning the Electoral Act 2026, accusing him of promoting legislation that undermines democratic and ethical standards in Nigeria. In a statement issued on Sunday by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party condemned certain provisions in the amended law, arguing […]
Akpabio Leads Senate In Passing Electoral Bill, Manual Backup Provision Splits Opinion
As Senate endorses digital results transmission, critics have warned against ‘repackaged rigging.’ Critics counter that manual fallback provisions undermine confidence in electoral transparency and digital accountability.
Senate to Hold Emergency Session Over Election Results Transmission
Nigeria’s Senate is to convene an emergency plenary session on Tuesday following mounting public criticism over its recent decision on the electronic transmission of election results. The move comes after lawmakers passed amendments to the Electoral Act last week that critics say could weaken transparency in future elections. The amendments sparked widespread criticism from civil […]
Senate Mandates NSA To Probe Akpabio’s Death Claim
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Nigerian Senate has given a marching order to the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, to probe reports which claimed the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, is dead. Recall that Godswill Akpabio became the President of the Nigerian Senate on 13 June 2023. He was elected to lead the 10th Senate of […]
Video: “We’re Proud of How Tinubu Was Buried” —Akpabio Gaffe
Ismail Abdulazeez Mantu Reporting Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Tuesday declared that “the whole country is very proud of how President Tinubu was honoured and buried,” leaving many Nigerians stunned and demanding clarification. The gaffe occurred during a Special valedictory session for late former President Muhammadu Buhari at the Senate Chamber. In […]
Akpabio: Nigerians Wrongly Believe Lawmakers Leave Office Rich
Nigeria’s Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has said that many former lawmakers face financial hardship after leaving office a reality that contradicts widespread public belief. Akpabio made the comments on Wednesday during a senate session held to honour the late Senator Caleb Zagi, who died on June 25 following a brief illness. Zagi, who represented Kaduna […]
Akpabio Petitions IGP Over Alleged Assassination Plot By Natasha, Calls For Investigation
Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, calling for a probe into assassination allegations made against him by suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. In the petition dated April 3, 2025, Akpabio denied the accusation and called for the prosecution of Akpoti-Uduaghan for criminal defamation. The petition, which was […]
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Steps Into Allegation Against INEC Recalling Senator Natasha
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Ohanaeze Ndigbo has stepped into the allegation against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of making move to recall Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi central, saying the unfounded allegation is undemocratic that could ruined the neutrality of the electoral umpire. This was contained in a statement made available to Journalists by […]