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Easter: Akpabio charges Christians to emulate Christ

Akpabio admonished Nigerians to make sacrifices for one another just as Jesus Christ in His humility and love offered Himself for the redemption of mankind. As the world celebrates Easter, President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio (APC, Akwa Ibom North West), has urged Christians to imbibe Jesus Christ’s spirit of humility, love and sacrifice during and even after the celebration of His death and resurrection. Akpabio, in his Easter message conveyed by his Special Adviser...

NYSC Certificate forgery: Court remands Senator Kombowei in prison

The Judge mandated that the Kombowei be held in the Kuje detention facility until his bail requirements of N50 million, with two sureties contributing the same amount were fulfilled. Senator Benson Konbowei (PDP, Bayelsa Central), has been remanded in prison by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court located in Apo, Abuja. In the suit filed by the Inspector General of Police (IGP) with the file number CR/028/2023, Senator Kombowei is faced with a three-count...

Budget padding: “Senate will review Ningi’s suspension” – Akpabio

Akpabio pointed out that even though he had not seen the letter, the matter would be resolved like a family affair. The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has revealed that the Senate is making plans to recall Senator Abdul Ningi (PDP, Bauchi Central), from the three-month suspension imposed on him. Akpabio gave this revelation while speaking with reporters on Friday, 29 March 2024, as he arrived from the Inter-Parliamentary Union meeting in Geneva, Switzerland...

Akpabio, others earn global acclaim for diplomatic leadership at 148th IPU Assembly

Senator Akpabio’s compelling appeal during the debate on the inclusion of an emergency item into the IPU Assembly agenda resonated deeply with parliamentarians worldwide. The Nigerian delegation, under the leadership of the President of the Nigerian Senate, Godswill Akpabio,  has emerged as a beacon of diplomatic leadership at the ongoing 148th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Geneva, Switzerland, earning international commendation for their concerted efforts to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. In...

Easter: Senator Barau preaches unity, tolerance, perseverance

Barau has urged Christians to imbibe the teachings of Jesus Christ and the lessons of Easter which emphasise peace, love, perseverance and forgiveness. As Christians all over the world celebrate Easter, the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has rejoiced with Christians in the country. The Federal Government had declared Friday, March 29, and Monday, April 1, 2024, as public holidays for the celebration of Good Friday and Easter Monday, respectively. Senator Barau,...

Tinubu at 72: “You are a visionary leader” – Senator Barau   

Barau urged Nigerians to pray for the nation and offer President Tinubu their unwavering support as he resets Nigeria. The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Jibrin Barau (APC, Kano North), has called President Bola Ahmed Tinubu a visionary leader and urged everyone to back him in his efforts to address the issues facing the nation. To commemorate President Tinubu‘s 72nd birthday, Barau made this statement on Thursday, March 28, 2024, through his Special Advisor...

Ningi gives Akpabio seven-day ultimatum to lift his suspension 

Ningi through his lawyer, Femi Falana warned that if the suspension is not lifted in the next seven days he would drag the Senate before the Federal High Court. Senator Abdul Ahmed Ningi (PDP, Bauchi Central), has given an ultimatum to the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, demanding that he lift the suspension placed on him. This was disclosed in a letter dated 27th March 2024, through Ningi’s lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), who warned...

Ndume condemns hike in Hajj fees, urges Tinubu, Governors to pay for pilgrims

Pilgrims, who had previously paid the commission N4.9 million each for the 2024 hajj, have been instructed to pay an extra N1.9 million no later than March 28, while the cost of registration is now N8.5 million. Senator Ali Ndume APC, Borno South), has condemned the increase in the rate for the 2024 Hajj by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), describing it as unfair and a calculated attempt to prevent Nigerian Muslims, particularly...

Akpabio demands urgent action to end Gaza-Israeli Conflict

Akpabio in a passionate plea for humanitarian action in the Gaza-Israeli conflict said, “We can no longer allow a child to die tonight.” Godswill Akpabio, President of Nigeria’s Senate, called upon the International Parliamentary Union (IPU) to take decisive steps towards ending the longstanding conflict in Gaza, emphasizing the urgency of the situation. Speaking at the ongoing 148th Session of the IPU Assembly in Geneva, Akpabio urged fellow delegates to prioritize humanity over ego and...

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