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Dakore set to carry out legal action against rumoured affair with Akpabio

Popular Nigerian actress, Dakore Egbuson-Akande has denied reports linking her to a romantic relationship with Nigerian Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and threatened to sue peddlers of such news. Controversial blogger…

Gong July 25, 2024

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Senate yet to give approval for new presidential jets – Akpabio

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, said on Tuesday, that the Senate had not approved the purchase of new presidential jets for the use of President Bola Tinubu and Vice President…

Gong June 26, 2024

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Relax, things are getting better, Akpabio assures constituents

Senate President Godswill Akpabio, has told his constituents to “relax” because “things are getting better.” He assured the people of Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial District of his commitment to…

Gong April 11, 2024

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Religion can’t divide us, Akpabio joins in Muslim’s breaking of fast

Senate President Godswill Akpabio, on Monday evening, had Iftar (breaking of fast) with his Muslim colleagues, in Abuja. Akpabio, at the occasion which was also attended by some Christian senators,…

Gong April 3, 2024

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Akpabio: insecurity has abated under Tinubu

Senate President Godswill Akpabio yesterday said insecurity in the country has drastically abated since President Bola Tinubu assumed office on May 29, 2023. Akpabio stated this while contributing to a…

Gong March 7, 2024

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Akpabio clocks 61, APC celebrates patriot

The All Progressives Congress (APC), on Saturday, celebrated the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, as he turned 61. The ruling party described Akpabio as a “true patriot, nation builder and lawmaker…

Gong December 9, 2023

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Collecting pension as ex-governor unlawful, Falana tells Akpabio, others

The Chairman of Alliance on Surviving COVID-19 and Beyond, Mr Femi Falana (SAN), has appealed to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and other former governors to stop the collection of…

Gong November 6, 2023

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Tinubu set to collect fresh $7.8bn, €100m loans, seeks Senate’s approval

Barely 24 hours after seeking approval of the N2.18tn supplementary budget, President Bola Tinubu has approached the Senate for the approval of another $7.8bn and €100m loans. The request of…

Gong November 2, 2023

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Akpabio in closed door meeting with Tinubu, dismisses crisis in Senate

Senate President Godswill Akpabio, on Wednesday, emphasised the unity and maturity of the Nigerian Senate, even amidst disagreements. “In the parliament, sometimes you disagree to agree. But we will never…

Gong October 19, 2023

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Senator Ndume storms out of chamber following unfavorable ruling

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday, October 17, requested an urgent closed-door meeting of the Senate during plenary after the Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume,…

Gong October 17, 2023