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Politics

Ogbuku’s led NDDC is turning Niger Delta Region around for good – Akpabio

August 21, 2025August 21, 2025 - by Taiye Odewale

The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has commended the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) , Dr Samuel Ogbuku, for turning around the fortunes of …

Ogbuku’s led NDDC is turning Niger Delta Region around for good – Akpabio Read More
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Politics

Akpabio, Northern Senators mourn Audu Ogbeh

August 10, 2025August 10, 2025 - by Taiye Odewale

The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, and Northern Senators, have mourned the demise of former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development under the late President Muhammadu Buhari’s first …

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Politics

Resumption: Respect due process, Senate tells Natasha 

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025 - by Taiye Odewale

The Senate again has called on suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti – Uduaghan ( Kogi Central ) to wait for it to recall her from the six months suspension in line …

Resumption: Respect due process, Senate tells Natasha  Read More
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Politics / Top Stories

Buhari was a decent man never moved by power – Tinubu

July 18, 2025July 18, 2025 - by Abdullahi M. Gulloma

  It was a sober and solemn moment, yet that of honour and glowing tributes at the expanded Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting in Abuja, Thursday, convened in honour of …

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One week after court ruling, Senate still awaits CTC on Natasha

July 14, 2025July 14, 2025 - by Taiye Odewale

Over one week after the Federal High Court, Abuja had asked for the review of Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension by the Senate, the upper chamber has asked the Kogi Central senator …

One week after court ruling, Senate still awaits CTC on Natasha Read More
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How Buhari bowed out in London 25 months after exiting office

July 14, 2025July 14, 2025 - by Abdullahi M. Gulloma, Taiye Odewale/Bode Olagoke, Abuja and Hakeem Adegbenro, Abeokuta

After several rumours falsely announcing his demise, former President Muhammadu Buhari has finally succumbed to the cold hands of death in a London hospital after a protracted illness. Just last …

How Buhari bowed out in London 25 months after exiting office Read More
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Politics

Akpabio strips Natasha of committee chairmanship position in Senate, Bassey takes over

July 10, 2025July 10, 2025 - by Taiye Odewale

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, Thursday, removed Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Diaspora and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs). He consequently appointed Senator Aniekan Bassey ( Akwa …

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Akpabio seeks enhanced ties with Morocco

July 9, 2025July 9, 2025 - by Taiye  Odewale

The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has called for deepening of bilateral relationship between Nigeria and Morocco for the benefits of the people of the two countries. He made …

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Nigerian News

Contempt judgment against Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, victory for Judicial dignity, legislative decorum – CSO

July 5, 2025July 5, 2025 - by Admin I

Following the landmark judgement delivered against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan by Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, the Coalition of Civil Society Groups on Good Governance, …

Contempt judgment against Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, victory for Judicial dignity, legislative decorum – CSO Read More
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Nigerian News

Most Saint Lucian formerly enslaved people were Nigerians – Senate President 

July 1, 2025July 1, 2025 - by Abdullahi M. Gulloma

President of the Saint Lucian Senate, Alvina Reynolds, underscored Nigeria’s and Saint Lucian ancestral links by quoting the result of a British census conducted on the island in 1815, which …

Most Saint Lucian formerly enslaved people were Nigerians – Senate President  Read More
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Judiciary

Cybercrime charges: Court docks Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan

June 30, 2025June 30, 2025 - by Kehinde Osasona

The Senator representing Kogi Central in the National Assembly, Senator Natasha Apoti-Uduaghan was on Monday docked at the Federal High Court in Abuja on alleged Cybercrime against the President of …

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Politics / Top Stories

Senate confirms Akpabio, others for development commissions

June 26, 2025June 26, 2025 - by Taiye Odewale

The Senate Thursday confirmed the nomination of candidates for appointment as Chairmen, Managing Directors, Executive Directors and members of the Board of the South West Development Commission (SWDC), South-South Development …

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Politics

‘Tinubu, Akpabio, 11 governors, others as 4th Republic Icons’

June 23, 2025June 23, 2025 - by Chizoba Ogbeche

As Nigeria marks 26 years of uninterrupted democratic governance, OrderPaper Nigeria has announced the commencement of the Icons, an initiative for celebrating outstanding national statespersons of the fourth Republic. “ICONS …

‘Tinubu, Akpabio, 11 governors, others as 4th Republic Icons’ Read More
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Defection: Tinubu assures Eno as Akpabio reveals Fubara, Diri joining APC 

June 22, 2025June 22, 2025 - by Uko Etim

  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Akwa Ibom state governor, Pastor Umo Eno, that joining the All Progressives Congress (APC) would be a decision he would never regret. The …

Defection: Tinubu assures Eno as Akpabio reveals Fubara, Diri joining APC  Read More
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Nigerian News

NCSCN urges restraint over Akpabio, Natasha controversy 

June 19, 2025June 19, 2025 - by Chamba Simeh

  The National Civil Society Council of Nigeria (NCSCN) has called for restraint by all stakeholders in the ongoing controversy involving President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha …

NCSCN urges restraint over Akpabio, Natasha controversy  Read More
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Nigerian News

Akpabio’s aide petitions IGP over alleged hacking, defamation

June 17, 2025June 17, 2025 - by Taiye Odewale

Former Delta state Commissioner and Special Adviser on Communications/Strategy to the President of the Senate, Mr. Kenny Okolugbo, has formally petitioned the Inspector General of Police, calling for an urgent …

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Defamation: Judge stops Natasha’s arrest 

June 17, 2025June 17, 2025 - by Kehinde Osasona

The Federal High Court in Abuja Monday rejected a request by the federal government to have Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan arrested for failing to appear for the start of her defamation …

Defamation: Judge stops Natasha’s arrest  Read More
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Nigerian News

Group calls off June 12 protest against Akpabio, Fagbemi, others

June 11, 2025June 11, 2025 - by Admin I

In a surprising turn of events, the Justice and Equity Movement has officially called off a highly anticipated protest scheduled for June 12, aimed at tarnishing key figures in President …

Group calls off June 12 protest against Akpabio, Fagbemi, others Read More
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Politics / Top Stories

Akpabio celebrates, re – assures wife of unfailing love @54, Dangote in attendance

June 9, 2025June 9, 2025 - by Taiye Odewale

The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has re – assured his wife, Mrs Ekaette Unoma Akpabio, of unfailing love just as the business mogul, Alhaji Aliko Dangot , described …

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Sports

Gateway Games: Delta ‘re champions as Akpabio, Sanwo-Olu grace closing ceremony

May 30, 2025May 30, 2025 - by Lekan Olaseinde

Once again, Delta state has proved that their dominance over sports in the country is no fluke as Team Delta emerged champions of the 22nd National Sports Festival tagged the Gateway …

Gateway Games: Delta ‘re champions as Akpabio, Sanwo-Olu grace closing ceremony Read More
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Nigerian News

Tinubu to attend National Assembly’s special June 12 session – Akpabio

May 28, 2025May 28, 2025 - by Taiye Odewale

President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, on Wednesday announced that the National Assembly will hold a special joint session on June 12 to commemorate Democracy Day. Akpabio, who made …

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Nigerian News

Akpabio/Natasha rift: Youth coalition seeks South-south leaders’ intervention

May 17, 2025May 17, 2025 - by Sunny Idachaba

The Nigeria Ethnic Nationalities Youth Leaders Council Worldwide, (NENYLCW) in a statement made available to journalists on Friday has urged South-south leaders to intervene in the ongoing rift between Senate …

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Nigerian News

‘Organ harvesting’: Victim’s relative labels Natasha’s allegation against Akpabio as false

May 11, 2025May 11, 2025 - by Admin III

An elder sister to the Iniuobong Umoren, the lady who was alleged to have been a victim of organ harvesting by Senator Godswill Akpabio, has spoken up, describing the allegations …

‘Organ harvesting’: Victim’s relative labels Natasha’s allegation against Akpabio as false Read More
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Politics

Akpabio slams Obi over insensitive remarks on Nigeria’s past heroes 

May 8, 2025May 8, 2025 - by Taiye  Odewale

The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, Thursday slammed the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Mr Peter Obi, over alleged disrespectful comment on the nation’s …

Akpabio slams Obi over insensitive remarks on Nigeria’s past heroes  Read More
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Security summit: Senate tackles defence minister over negative comment, Akpabio defiant on Natasha

May 8, 2025May 8, 2025 - by Taiye   Odewale

  The Senate Thursday took up the Minister of Defence , Mohammed Badaru over  negative comments made on planned national security summit. This is as the President of the Senate …

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