Senate President Godswill Akpabio was on Thursday night seen attending the birthday celebration of Nela Duke Ekpenyong, wife of Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, in London. His appearance comes amid recent speculation about his health, following reports that he had been hospitalised in London. The claims were trended by former presidential spokesman Jackson Ude, who, in a…
Nigeria’s Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has been named the recipient of the 2025 International Peace Award by the Global Peace Movement International (GPMI)—a recognition of his growing stature as a champion of peace, diplomacy, and visionary leadership. In a statement signed by GPMI President Dr. Mike Uyi, the organisation described Akpabio’s global strides as…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has said Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan could have avoided her prolonged face-off with the Senate by simply issuing a public apology. The statement comes in the wake of Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s ongoing legal battle over her suspension from the upper legislative chamber. The lawmaker, who represents Kogi Central, was suspended for six months…
An Akwa Ibom-based cleric, Francis Udo, has predicted that former Kano State Governor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, will become Nigeria’s next president after Bola Tinubu’s tenure ends in 2031. Kwankwaso contested for the presidency in 2023 under the New Nigeria Peoples Party (PDP). According to Udo, God revealed in a vision that power will return…
The senate has denied reports suggesting that Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Opeyemi Bamidele, senate leader, clashed during a recent executive session. In a statement on Sunday, Yemi Adaramodu, chairman of the senate committee on media and public affairs, said the reports were false and misrepresented the workings of the upper legislative chamber. “Our attention…
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has described former President Muhammadu Buhari as a disciplined and incorruptible leader who never misused public funds. Speaking during an expanded Federal Executive Council (FEC) session held in honour of Buhari at the State House, Abuja, on Thursday, Akpabio praised the former president’s legacy of integrity and selfless service….
A Federal High Court in Abuja has found suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan guilty of contempt and fined her N5million to be paid to the coffers of the Federal Government. Justice Binta Nyanko, in a ruling on Friday, found Natasha to have violated an order of the court made on April 4 restraining parties from commenting…
The Federal Government has initiated legal proceedings against Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, under Nigeria’s amended Cybercrimes Act. This marks a significant step in its efforts to combat misinformation and uphold digital integrity. Natasha faces six criminal charges for allegedly making false and damaging statements against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Yahaya Bello. The case,…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has said more governors from the opposition may soon join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), following the defection of Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno. Akpabio made this known on Saturday while speaking at a reception held to welcome Eno into the APC. He mentioned that Rivers State Governor Siminalayi…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Saturday declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will secure an overwhelming majority—99.9%—of the votes in the 2027 presidential election. Akpabio made the statement during a grand reception held in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, to formally welcome Governor Umo Eno into the ranks of the All Progressives Congress (APC)….