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Akpabio: Senate Distressed by ‘Baseless’ Sexual Harassment Allegations

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The Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has stated that he and the Senate have been traumatised by what he described as the “baseless sexual harassment allegations” made against him by the suspended senator representing Kogi Central, Mrs Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Meanwhile, the Senate Leader, Senator Bamidele Opeyemi, has insisted that Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended for gross misconduct, […]

FG to Mediate in Akpoti, Akpabio Feud

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The ongoing dispute between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan continues to generate widespread reactions, as the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has pledged to engage with the Senate leadership to facilitate a resolution and lift the suspension of the Kogi Central senator. The minister also expressed concern over […]

Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan Sues Akpabio Over Defamation, Seeks ₦100bn Damages

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Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has filed a lawsuit against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, alleging defamation. The suit was lodged at the Federal Capital Territory High Court on Tuesday, with Akpabio and his senior legislative aide, Mfon Patrick, listed as the second and third defendants, respectively. In the filing, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, through her lawyer, Victor Giwa, referenced […]

Tax Reforms Will Deliver Dividends of Democracy, Akpabio Assures Nigerians

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Senate President Godswill Akpabio has reassured Nigerians that the passage of proposed tax reform bills will deliver tangible benefits and strengthen democracy once signed into law by President Bola Tinubu. In his New Year message, Akpabio urged citizens to embrace hope and unity as the nation implements critical reforms. He stated, “The reforms introduced by […]

Akpabio Declares: Senate Will Not Bow to Pressure on Tax Bills

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The Senate has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the Tax Reform Bills, emphasising that deliberations have not been suspended or withdrawn. Speaking during Thursday’s plenary, Senate President Godswill Akpabio dismissed reports suggesting otherwise, affirming that the legislative body remains resolute in its mandate to represent Nigerians’ interests despite external pressures. Responding to a point of […]

Akpabio To Nigerians: Nigeria’s Economic Woes Not Caused by Tinubu

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Senate President Godswill Akpabio has stated that the current social and economic difficulties facing Nigeria are not the result of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Akpabio attributed the suffering to previous governments’ failure to implement necessary economic reforms in a timely manner. Speaking at the weekend during the UNICAL ’87 Law Class Reunion in Calabar, Akpabio […]

PDP the Loser As Akpabio Forms Special Committees

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was a big loser as the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday announced the formation of eight committees to facilitate the smooth functioning of the Red Chamber. It is worth noting that the composition of the seven Standing Committees did not include members from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), the […]

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Akpabio: Senate Distressed by ‘Baseless’ Sexual Harassment Allegations

FG to Mediate in Akpoti, Akpabio Feud

Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan Sues Akpabio Over Defamation, Seeks ₦100bn Damages

Tax Reforms Will Deliver Dividends of Democracy, Akpabio Assures Nigerians

Akpabio Declares: Senate Will Not Bow to Pressure on Tax Bills

Akpabio To Nigerians: Nigeria’s Economic Woes Not Caused by Tinubu

PDP the Loser As Akpabio Forms Special Committees