The House of Representatives has called on the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio to dissolve the three-man interim board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). Ossai Nicholas Ossai (PDP, Delta) presented a Motion on Matters of Public…
*Akpabio apologises for the manner he left PDP (Guardian) * Alleged N2.4bn misappropriation: Ganduje queries Emir Sanusi (Punch)
Akpabio apologises for the manner he left PDP (Guardian) Nigerian lawmaker Senator Godswill Akpabio Thursday apologised to members of the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for the manner he left the party months before the 2019 general elections. “I apologize…
*Okorocha’s son in-law Nwosu rejects Imo Gov polls result (Punch) * Atiku’s appeal: CUPP ‘leaks’ names of election petitions panel members (Punch)
Okorocha’s son in-law Nwosu rejects Imo Gov polls result (Punch) Candidate of Action Alliance in the governorship election held in Imo State on Saturday, Uche Nwosu, has rejected its outcome. Nwosu, who is also Governor Rochas Okorocha’s son in-law, briefed…
PDP died the day I left, says Akpabio (Vanguard)
Former minority senate leader, Senator Godswill Akpabio has insisted that the All Progressives Congress (APC) would win the general polls at the federal and Akwa Ibom state, as the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) died in the state the day he…
Akpabio to Saraki: Senate leadership must change (Nation)
The calm that reigned in the Senate since its return from recess last week was shattered yesterday. Senator Godswill Akpabio called for the reconstitution and restructuring of the upper chamber — in line with the numerical strength of parties. “The…
A dry Sallah and other stories -Reuben Abati
“Baba is back, we thank God” “You have started your mischief again. Baba said he will be back in two weeks, and he is back, so what is special about that?” “You know sometimes when the President goes to London…
Why Nigeria senate can never have peace, Donald Duke reveals
Donald Duke, former governor of Cross River state, said that there will be no peace in the Senate, until it is no longer “a retirement home for governors”. Duke stated this via his verified Twitter handle on Wednesday. The tweet…
APC, Akpabio behind siege on National Assembly- Murray-Bruce (Guardian)
Ben Murray Bruce, the Nigerian lawmaker, has alleged that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and senator Godswill Akpabio were responsible for the blockage of the National Assembly in the early hours of Tuesday. The Guardian reported that masked Department of…
Akpabio resigns as senate minority leader (Guardian)
Former Akwa Ibom State governor Senator Godswill Akpabio has resigned as Nigerian senate’s minority leader. Akpabio’s resignation came days after he left the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). “Senator Akpabio thanked the Senate leadership,…
Akpabio deceived us to meet Buhari- PDP
The opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, said they were unaware of the meeting between Godswill Akpabio and President Muhammadu Buhari, which took place in London, The Senate minority leader has been mooted to defect to the APC on Thursday when…