PRESIDENT of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has said that the National Assembly did the right thing by inviting tax experts into the chambers to brief lawmakers on the nitty-gritty of the proposed tax reform bill. He also stated that after listening to the professionals, lawmakers and even members of the …
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SENATE President, Godswill Akpabio, lead a delegate from the 10th Senate for a condolences visit to the family of late Senator, Ifeanyi Ubah. Akpabio who shared his immediate reaction to the news of Senator Ubah’s sudden death, described how he was deeply shocked and emotionally shaken by the tragic news. …
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SENATE President, GodsWill Akpabio, has said that no “anticipated” blackmail can stop the Red Chamber from approving the purchase of the presidential plane if the need arises. Akpabio who stated this at the plenary on Thursday, clarified that there was no request for the approval of the purchase of a …
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PRESIDENT of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Thursday, has reiterated his resolve to use his good offices, in collaboration with the Governor Umo Eno-led administration in Akwa Ibom, to promote the unity, development and peace of the state. Akpabio, stated this while receiving in courtesy, the Governor of Akwa Ibom …
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NIGERIAN Afrobeat Star, David Adedeji Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, paid a courtesy visit to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on Monday. Newsextra24 reports that Davido visited Akpabio in the company of two of his cousins, Hon. Tunji Adeleke, son of his late uncle Isiaka Adeleke and Folasade Adeleke, daughter of …
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THE Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has called for the immediate implementation of the Stephen Oronsaye report. Newsextra24 understands that the report proposed scrapping certain government agencies to reduce the cost of governance. During a dialogue on the cost of governance organised by the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) …
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SENATE President, Godswill Akpabio, has urged the Inspector General of Police, IGP, Kayode Egbetokun, to weed out corrupt officers from the Force. Newsextra24 reports that Akpabio made the call during the first edition of the Nigeria Police Awards and Commendations Ceremony, which was held on Monday evening in Abuja. Akpabio also …
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SENATE President Godswill Akpabio has charged state chairmen of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the South-South geo-political zone to work toward uniting the party and gaining more grounds. Akpabio gave the charge when the APC chairmen paid him a visit in Abuja on Sunday. While acknowledging the challenges faced …
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More facts have emerged on the Budget Padding controversy rocking the National Assembly with reports that Senate President, Godswill Akpabio allocated N90bn to his constituency. BudgIT, a non- governmental organisation claimed that Akpabio padded the budget of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, with 280 projects in the 2024 …
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NIGERIA’s Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has told the governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, to quit his political career if he thinks it is not worthwhile. Akpabio mentioned this while speaking at the funeral of the former CEO of Access Bank and banking icon, Herbert Wigwe, in response to Fubara’s …
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