President of Senate, Godswill Akpabio has urged lawmakers to approach debate on the bill for establishment of State Police with open minds, guided solely by national interests, constitutional principles and collective welfare of citizens. Akpabio, made the call at the resumption of plenary on Wednesday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that…
The Senate on Wednesday swore in four senators-elect following their victory at the just concluded by-election conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) reports that the new Senators-elect include Danladi Halilu Envulu-Anza (APC Nasarawa North), Ikeje Asogwa (APC Enugu North), Olaka Nwogu (PDP Rivers South)and Francis Faduyile (APC Ondo…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Sen. Adams Oshiomhole (APC–Edo North) again on Wednesday, differed over upper legislative chamber’s amended standing rules for the election of presiding and principal officers. The upper chamber had on Tuesday amended its rules to restrict eligibility for the leadership positions to senators who have served at least two consecutive terms…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has called on parliaments worldwide to act as guardians of peace, justice and humanity amid escalating global tensions. Speaking at the 152nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) – themed Nurturing Hope, Securing Peace and Ensuring Justice for Future Generations – Akpabio warned that no region remains immune to instability,…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has praised members of the Senate following a Court of Appeal judgment that upheld the six-month suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Speaking at the commencement of an emergency plenary session on Tuesday, Mr Akpabio said the ruling confirmed the Senate’s constitutional authority to discipline its members. The Court of Appeal, sitting…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has assured lawmakers and the public that Nigeria’s newly implemented tax laws have not been tampered with, dismissing reports of conflicting versions in circulation. Addressing senators during Wednesday’s plenary session, Akpabio said the allegations were based on documents that did not align with the officially approved legislative records. “There is no…
The President of Nigeria’s Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has welcomed continued defence cooperation between Nigeria and the United States, saying it plays a crucial role in the country’s fight against terrorism. Speaking on Tuesday at the Senate’s first plenary sitting of 2026 after the festive recess, Mr Akpabio said the partnership demonstrated Nigeria’s alignment with international…
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has praised the Super Eagles for their third-place finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament held in Morocco. In a statement released on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Eseme Eyiboh, Akpabio applauded the national team for securing the bronze medal…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Wednesday said even the President of the United States, Donald Trump, is putting pressure on Nigeria over worsening insecurity, insisting that the Senate must subject Minister of Defence–nominee and former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa (retd.), to full screening. Akpabio made the remark during a rowdy session…
The Senate, on Wednesday, moved swiftly to dispel rumours about an alleged move to impeach its President, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, describing the reports as baseless and misleading. Speaking on the floor of the Senate, Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele said the claims had been “quoted out of context” and that there had never been any discussion…
