The Senate Deputy Chief Whip, Onyekachi Nwebonyi, has dismissed the sexual harassment allegations levelled against Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, describing them as politically motivated and an attempt to evade disciplinary action. In a statement obtained by PUNCH Online on Sunday, Nwebonyi argued that the claims were unsubstantiated and conveniently timed to deflect attention from an ongoing …

Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has expressed concern over the ongoing dispute between the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and the lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. In a statement issued via his official X page on Saturday, Saraki urged those directly and indirectly involved in the ongoing faceoff to prioritise the protection of the Senate as an institution …

Tensions erupted in the Senate on Thursday after Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan clashed with the leadership over a seating arrangement dispute. The issue began when Akpoti-Uduaghan’s seat was reassigned following a reshuffle prompted by opposition members moving to the majority wing. However, she refused to relocate. Chief Whip, Senator Tahir Monguno, cited Senate rules to justify the change, explaining that seat …

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on Saturday, inaugurated Amadeus University in Amizi, Ikwuano LGA of Abia State, emphasising that education remains the most powerful tool for advancing civilisation. Speaking at the university’s maiden matriculation ceremony, Akpabio reaffirmed his belief in the transformative power of education, stating: ‘We gather here not just to mark the beginning of a university but to …

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, says Nigeria was on life support when President Bola Tinubu took over the government from his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari, in May 2023. Akpabio said notwithstanding the inherited bad economic situation, President Tinubu remained determined to turn around the nation’s fortunes. Akpabio, who asked Nigerians to be patient with President Tinubu, said the President would eventually …

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has congratulated the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on his 62nd birthday, which comes up on Monday. In a congratulatory message signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Krishi, Speaker Abbas described Senator Akpabio as a successful politician and an experienced lawmaker. According to him, “The President of the …

The activities marking Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary started on Sunday with an inter-denominational church service held at the National Christian Centre, Abuja. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, led the government’s delegation to the service, which was attended by former President Olusegun Obasanjo, the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and the Service Chiefs, among other dignitaries. …

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has assured President Bola Tinubu of the Parliament’s readiness to mobilise the required support to complement the efforts of the Federal Government in the mitigation, prevention and tackling of disasters. He also commended the Tinubu-led Federal Government for its timely intervention in the deadly floods that affected Maiduguri, the Borno State capital and other states, …

Akpabio never said he’d eat while others protest – Aide Consultant Communications and Strategy to the Senate President Kenny Okolugbo has denied claims that his boss, Senate Godswill Akpabio said that he would be “eating while protesters are protesting”. In a statement on Thursday, Okolugbo said that Akpabio never made such remarks. “He (Akpabio) was merely quoting the Managing Director …

Senate President, Godswill Akpabio has said the Senate will approve the proposal for the purchase of a new presidential jet if President Bola Tinubu requests for it. Akpabio stated this at the plenary today, Thursday. However, he said there was no request for the approval of the purchase of a presidential jet before the Senate. Akpabio said: “We care about …