Sunday, July 5, 2026

Godswill Akpabio

February 17, 2026

Tinubu seeks Senate confirmation of Abubakar as INEC commissioner, Yusuf as NAHCON chairman

Mr Akpabio referred the request to the Senate Committee on INEC for further legislative inputs and to return back to plenary in one week.

Nigerian Senate
February 15, 2026

Senate reconvenes for plenary Tuesday

The clerk said that the notice was on the directive of the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio.

Nigerian Senate
February 9, 2026

Appeal Court upholds Natasha’s suspension, nullifies N5 million fine

The senate had suspended the Kogi senator for six months over alleged gross misconduct.

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Credit: NAU)
February 9, 2026

Atiku, Obi seeking real-time electronic transmission of results trying to disenfranchise Nigerians: NICO Boss

Mr Ajiboye maintained that INEC should retain discretion to deploy technology based on feasibility rather than being compelled by law.

Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar
February 9, 2026

We’ll accept if Tinubu wins 2027 presidential election based on real-time transmission of results: Obi

Mr Obi has said that he and other opposition politicians will accept the winner of the 2027 presidential election if the results are transmitted in real time.

Peter Obi
February 8, 2026

INEC should determine capacity to transmit results electronically, David Mark cautions Akpabio

Mr Mark specifically warned the Senate, led by Godswill Akpabio, against usurping the powers of the electoral body ahead of the 2027 general election.

David Mark
February 6, 2026

Senator Kingibe denies rejection of real-time election results transmission, says bill undergoing harmonisation 

Ms Kingibe claimed the provision was only set aside for both the Senate and the House of Representatives to harmonise the section.

Ireti Kingibe
February 6, 2026
Yunusa Tanko
February 6, 2026

Electronic Transmission of Election Results: Senate pouring petrol on flames, INC warns

“This decision pours petrol on the flames of voter apathy. It tells the young, the hopeful, the reform-minded that the system is not serious about changing…,” said Mr Okaba.

Godswill Akpabio