Geneva, Switzerland | July 30, 2025 President of the Nigerian Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has called on parliamentarians across the world to embrace peace and justice as collective responsibilities toward building a secure and inclusive global society. Speaking at the 148th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly held in Geneva, Switzerland, Akpabio emphasized the need for lawmakers to
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has filed an appeal at the Court of Appeal to challenge a recent ruling by the Federal High Court in Abuja that directed the immediate recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to the National Assembly. The legal move comes after the court nullified the Senate’s decision to suspend Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan
Akwa Ibom, Nigeria — Senate President Godswill Akpabio has officially relinquished leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom State to the party’s state executive council, urging unity and grassroots mobilisation ahead of future elections. The handover took place on Saturday, July 12, 2025, during a high-level stakeholders’ meeting held in Uyo, the
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has expressed deep appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for signing into law the bills establishing three significant federal tertiary institutions in the South-East region, describing the move as a bold step toward inclusive governance and regional development. Akpabio, in a statement issued through his Special Adviser on Media
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory has issued an order compelling the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, to appear in court on June 9, 2025, in response to a N100 billion defamation suit filed by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The court’s directive follows Akpabio’s absence during the previous hearing on May 7,
Despite the public endorsement of Governor Umo Eno by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom State may still challenge the governor in the 2027 governorship election. Uduak Ikpat, a prominent APC chieftain in Etinan Local Government Area, stated that Akpabio’s personal endorsement of Eno does not necessarily translate to
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central, has offered an apology to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, following the controversial sexual harassment allegation she made against him. The apology was issued on Sunday, after a series of legal exchanges between both parties, and it came amidst her ongoing suspension and legal restrictions. The
In a dramatic turn of events, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has responded to the petition filed by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, who is seeking her prosecution over allegations of orchestrating an assassination plot against her. Akpabio’s petition, dated April 3, 2025, was addressed to the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and also copied to the
Senator Babafemi Ojudu, a chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Special Adviser on Political Matters to ex-Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, has raised concerns over the leadership style of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, stating that it does not project the Senate in a positive light. In an interview with Daily Trust, Ojudu
The Senate and House of Representatives have approved President Bola Tinubu’s proclamation of a state of emergency in Rivers State, along with the six-month suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The House of Representatives passed the proclamation earlier in the day through a voice vote, with 243 members in attendance. Along with approving the emergency rule,
