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Akpabio, Oshiomhole Clash Over New Senate Leadership Eligibility Rules

NewsDeskNgMay 6, 2026May 6, 20260

Senate turns rowdy after Akpabio and Oshiomhole clash over newly amended rules restricting leadership positions in the chamber. Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Adams Oshiomhole clashed on Wednesday, barely 24 hours after the Senate amended its standing rules to restrict leadership positions to senators with at least two consecutive...

Akpabio Says Middle East Crisis Stalling Nigeria’s $5bn UAE Loan Plan

NewsDeskNgApr 30, 2026April 30, 20260

says conflict disrupted Nigeria’s UAE loan, forcing shift to $516m Deutsche Bank funding for Sokoto-Badagry highway project. President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Wednesday, said Nigeria’s plan to secure a $5 billion loan from the United Arab Emirates, has been stalled by the ongoing conflict involving the United States,...

Akpabio Predicts Opposition Parties Will Stay Confused Until After 2027 Elections

NewsDeskNgMar 8, 2026March 8, 20260

Senate President Akpabio says opposition parties remain disorganised, while APC enjoys unity and public support ahead of 2027. The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, Saturday mocked the opposition parties, saying that they would remain in confusion till after the victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the...

Senate President Akpabio Hails Economic, Security Gains Under Tinubu

NewsDeskNgFeb 22, 2026February 22, 20260

Senate President Akpabio says Nigeria has recorded economic, security and infrastructure improvements since 2023 under Tinubu administration. President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, on Saturday declared that Nigeria recorded significant improvements in the economy, security, and infrastructure since 2023, and commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim...

We’ll Be Eating’: Group Slams Senate President Godswill Akpabio Over Insensitive, Reckless Comments

NewsDeskNgAug 3, 2024August 3, 20240

A media group, Volunteer Media Advocacy for Accountable Leadership has described the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio as a disappointment to democracy and the upper chamber of the National Assembly. National Secretary of the group, David Enemali said Akpabio seems not to be ready for the position he currently occupies. Enemali...

Sen. Godwill Akpabio: The making of an UNCOMMON Senate President

NewsDeskNgMar 12, 2023March 12, 20230

By Mike Uyi The Senator Ahmad Lawan-led 9th Senate will cease to exist on June 10 and the 10th Senate will be inaugurated on June 11, 2023. Already, high-wire intrigues are trailing jostling for the Senate Presidency and other key positions. A good politician is the one who at all...