Tag: akpabio
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Tinubu, Akpabio, 11 governors, others, listed to premier 4th Republic ICONS
As Nigeria marks 26 years of uninterrupted democratic governance, OrderPaper Nigeria is proud to announce the commencement of the ICONS (Initiative for Celebrating Outstanding National Statespersons) of the Fourth Republic programme. ICONS is a prestigious, legacy-driven programme created to celebrate exceptional individuals whose service in both the legislature and executive arms of government has significantly…
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SSDC: Senate screens Nwuche, Usoro Akpabio as Chairman, MD, others
Nigerian Senate screened Hon. Chibudom Nwuche (Rivers State as Chairman) and Usoro Offiong Akpabio (Akwa Ibom State as Managing Director) of the South South Development Commission (SSDC). Also screened were the Executive Directors of the Commission: Marcus Nie Eji in charge of Projects (Rivers); Aganaba Preye Steven – Social & Human Capital Development (Bayelsa); Dr.…
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KEN HARRIES: Saraki on Akpabio’s touch of institutional integrity
By Ken Harries It is often said, “There is no morality in politics”. In other words, in politics, anything goes. Unfortunately, many people who have found themselves in positions of authority have adopted this line of thought, thereby desecrating the sacredness of leadership, because it is ordained by God. But to the President of the…
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Sallah: Akpabio celebrates Muslims, urges peace, patience
As Muslims across Nigeria and around the world celebrate the joyous occasion of Eid-ul-Adha, President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, GCON, has extended his warm felicitations to the Muslim Ummah, praying that the sacred festival may usher peace, love, and unity to the nation. In a statement through his Special Adviser on Media and…
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PDP’s umbrella can no longer protect – Akpabio
The Senate President, Godwill Akpabio on Friday said the The Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) umbrella can no longer protect the people, stating that there will be no political party in Akwa Ibom come the 2027 general election.
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Resolve the small party crisis you have – Akpabio tells Peter Obi
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Thursday, urged Peter Obi, the former Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), to put his house in order and not make unnecessary comments on past leaders of the country. Akpabio stated this during a valedictory session held in honour of the late leader of the Pan…
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Senate sets up committee to oversee emergency rule in Rivers
The Senate has set up an 18-member committee to oversee the implementation of emergency rule in Rivers, following the suspension of democratic government in the state. President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, made the announcement at the resumption of sitting on Tuesday after the Easter recess.
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Akpabio: Agbakoba demands retraction of Natasha’s sexual harassment allegation
Dr Olisa Agbakoba (SAN), former president, Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), has written a second letter to Sen.Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, demanding retraction of “her unsubstantiated sexual harassment allegations against Senate President, Godswill Akpabio.”
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Akpabio leads Nigeria’s delegation to Pope Francis’ funeral
President Bola Tinubu has sent a high-powered delegation to Vatican City to attend the burial of His Holiness, Pope Francis, on Saturday, April 26. Senate President Godswill Akpabio will head the five-member delegation, Mr Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser
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Akpabio hails Governor Eno at 61
…says he prioritises people’s interests over self President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has felicitated Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno on his 61st birthday. Akpabio, in a congratulatory message signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh stated that Governor Eno’s commitment to democratic values has earned him recognition…