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Senate President Godswill Akpabio

July 17, 2024

Senate removes Ali Ndume as chief whip days after knocking Tinubu govt corruption

The Borno senator criticised President Bola Tinubu’s government as loaded with looters, saying he was ashamed to be a senior member of the ruling All Progressives Congress.

Ali Ndume and Bola Tinubu
July 16, 2024

We’ll ensure quality legislation for tertiary institutions: Akpabio

Mr Akpabio said the Senate would not relent in giving Nigerians quality legislation to ensure access to education for all.

Godswill Akpabio
June 6, 2024

Tinubu promises efficient transport network in Abuja

President Bola Tinubu says his administration is committed to creating a robust and efficient transportation network in Abuja.

Abuja Airport Road
June 6, 2024

2024 FCT supplementary budget scales second reading in Senate

The Senate has passed the 2024 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) supplementary budget of N98.5 billion for the second reading.

Nyesom Wike and FCT gate
June 6, 2024

Corrupt politicians sabotaging Nigeria not workers, NLC replies Akpabio

“The true economic saboteurs are those looting national resources, not the labour force.’’

Godswill Akpabio
May 30, 2024

Tinubu says NDDC making positive impacts

President Bola Tinubu has said that the Niger Delta Development Commission is truly making positive impacts on the Niger Delta region.

Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)
May 30, 2024

Nigeria in worst situation apart from civil war years: Tinubu

“Except for the period of the civil war spanning 1967 all the way to 1970, at no time have we been faced with multiple threats than in recent times,” said Mr Tinubu.

Tinubu and service chiefs
May 29, 2024

Tinubu bans ‘Arise O Compatriots’, changes national anthem to 1960’s ‘Nigeria We Hail Thee’

The new law returns to the national anthem, ‘Nigeria We Hail Thee,’ which had been used since the country’s independence in 1960 until the military banned and replaced it.

President Bola Tinubu and former President Olusegun Obasanjo (Credit: Presidency)
May 28, 2024

‘Nigeria We Hail Thee’: Senate passes old national anthem bill, awaits concurrence, Tinubu’s assent

The bill passed its third reading on Tuesday and now awaits President Bola Tinubu’s assent before it becomes law.

Tinubu with Akpabio together
May 14, 2024

Senate adjourns plenary in honour of late Rep. Dogonyaro

Before the adjournment, the Senate observed a minute of silence in honour Rep Dongoyaro.

Nigerian Senate