Tag: Godswill Akpabio

The lawmakers said the measure would help redeem, preserve, and elevate Nigeria’s image internationally.

Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended on 6 March for six months following the recommendations of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, ...

"It is a sad reflection of priorities and a glaring mockery of leadership that while families in Plateau continue to ...

Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan's said the court needed to first clear the preliminary objection before contemplating trial.

This is the second attack in less than two weeks that Mr Ikiddeh has launched against Mr Emmanuel and Governor ...

The National Assembly said the authority to decide Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan’s return rests solely with the Senate and not the clerk.

"We warn the leadership of the National Assembly and their enablers: the Nigerian people, united across ethnic and religious lines, ...

The Acting Clerk to the National Assembly had written to Mrs Akpoti-Udughan informing her that she cannot resume because the ...

This was the second time she had been barred from resuming. In July, her attempt to return based on a ...

“Mr Emmanuel may posture as the opposition leader, but let no one mistake Mr Eno’s silence for weakness. Meekness is ...

Mr Effiong accused Mr Akpabio of using his office to pursue a “personal vendetta" against Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.

The National Assembly said Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan's suspension remains, subject to judicial proceedings and that she cannot return until the process ...

Undoubtedly, Nigerian lawmakers are living large, far beyond what they are legally entitled to.

“What I found most disturbing and concerning are the appointees of Governor Eno who trooped out to welcome their former ...

Apart from the inability to produce a legislative agenda document, the 10th Senate has passed only 96 out of 844 ...

Speaking with journalists on arrival, Mr Akpabio promised Nigerians “robust legislative engagements” when the Senate resumes.

The incident comes amid growing tensions between Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan and the leadership of the National Assembly.

Mr Buhari passed away on 13 July in London at 82.

Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan made this known while speaking with reporters in Abuja on Tuesday after being refused entry into the National ...

The Federal High Court asked the Senate to reinstate Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development had warned against the creation of the commission, saying it could set a challenging ...

If the procurement law is successfully amended, it could open up billions of naira in contract opportunities to local companies, ...

The senators also observed a one-minute silence in honour of the late business icon.