The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has asserted that every wise Governor or President must find ways to closely hold the legislature’s leadership. Henzodaily reports that Akpabio, stated this on Friday, while serving as the Special Guest of Honour at the Public Lecture and Book Launch organised to mark the Birthday of the Minister of the Federal … Read more
A disagreement between Senator Ireti Kingibe and Senate President Godswill Akpabio made the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) lawmaker walk out in protest during plenary on Thursday. Henzodaily understands Senator Kingibe wanted to bring up a motion concerning the demolition of Paul OSA Ogbeboh Estate in Abuja for discussion during the day’s plenary, but Akpabio wouldn’t … Read more
An aide to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Uduak Udo has tendered an apology over his remark regarding the death of Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno’s wife Patience Eno. TheNewsGuru.com(TNG) reports Udo during a public outing committed a blunder after he “congratulated” Eno on the death of his wife. Recall, Mrs Eno died on September 26 … Read more
Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has stated the National Assembly cannot outrightly prevent the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, from demolishing structures in the nation’s capital. Henzodaily reports that Wike has been under criticism over the widespread demolition of houses in Abuja after a construction company, Paullosa Nigeria Limited, raised the alarm regarding a demolition … Read more
The President of the Senate, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, says the National Assembly will prioritise the interest of all Nigerians in considering the tax reform bills. Akpabio made the pledge on Wednesday in Abuja at a roundtable on the four tax reform bills organised by the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS). He said … Read more
The Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has described his time at the Senate as an incredible journey of learning and growth. Governor Okpebholo stated this as he bowed out of the Red Chamber on Wednesday. Henzodaily reported that the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, during plenary declared the seat of the former Edo Central lawmaker … Read more
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has threatened to sack underperforming committee chairmen. Akpabio gave the warning on Tuesday during Plenary. He was responding to concerns raised by Bauchi Central Senator, Abdul Ningi, who lamented that the Senate Committee on Finance had not conducted oversight on 92 revenue-generating agencies. Akpabio expressed frustration over the continued disregard … Read more
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has affirmed that the National Assembly, under his leadership, will persist in fostering a conducive atmosphere for investments in sustainable energy initiatives. Akpabio made this statement at the 8th edition of the Energy Summit, hosted by Solewant Group of Companies in Rivers State, which focused on the theme, “Pioneering Technology and … Read more