#SenatorGodwinAkpabio Archives

Oct

05

2023

NASS: Senate approves Kalu’s free Education Bill *As Lawmakers intensifies distribution of Learning items in Abia-North

NATIONAL NEWS#EducationalMaterial, #OrjiUzorKalu, #SenatorGodwinAkpabio

NASS: Senate approves Kalu's free Education Bill as Lawmaker intensifies distribution of Learning items across Abia-North By Kenneth Udeh, Abuja A Bill targeted at providing a compulsive, quality & free basic education sponsored by Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Orji Uzor Kalu has passed its first reading at the Senate on Wednesday. Titled: Compulsory Free Universal Basic Education Act (Amendment) Bill S.B. 31, 2023, the bill passed through first reading during Wednesday's plenary season of the Senate presided over by the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio. The Bill of the 9th Senate Chief Whip which was the…

Aug

13

2023

By Famous Reporters

Senate threatens action against Akpabio over holiday allowance remark

NATIONAL NEWS#10thSenatePresidency, #AliNdume, #Holidayallowance, #SenatorGodwinAkpabio

Senate threatens action against Akpabio over holiday allowance remark There is an ongoing plan by the Senators of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, to take a drastic action againstAkpabio over his recent holiday allowance remark, during a live broadcast at the Red Chamber. Senator Ali Ndume, member representing Borno South has revealed plans by senators to take serious action against the Senate President, Mr Godswill Akpabio if he continues to make unbecoming remarks. It would be recalled that on Monday, shortly after the red carpet chamber concluded the screening and confirmation of President Bola Tinubu’s ministerial nominees, thereafter, the senators…

Jun

24

2023

By Famous Reporters

The miscalculation that gave Akpabio the Gavel

POLITICS#10thNationalAssembly, #SenatorGodwinAkpabio

The miscalculation that gave Akpabio the Gavel By Dele Oni The election of Presiding officers of the Senate is regulated by the Provisions of its Standing orders, just like other Parliaments across the world, but the choice of who to vote for is a decision of personal conviction of Senators. The road to the Seat of the Presiding officers of the 10th Senate was a long winding route, bargaining, alignments and realignments, before the General elections of February 2023 it was obvious who stands the chance of leading the 10th Senate as first among equals. The Pendulum swung around the…

Jun

16

2023

By Famous Reporters

No one expected Akpabio to win the Senate President’s seat, Edwin Clark breaks silence

POLITICS#10thNationalAssembly, #EdwinClark, #SenatorGodwinAkpabio

No one expected Akpabio to win the Senate President's seat, Edwin Clark breaks silence Mr Edwin Clark, an Elder Statesman and Niger Delta leader has said that the emergence of Senator Godwin Akpabio as the Senate President of the 10th National Assembly has remained a shock to many Nigerians. Mr. Clark went further to state that "no one expected Akpabio to win the Senate President's seat", as he disclosed that the latter had approached him and sought for his prayers and blessings, which he offered liberally. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television, Wednesday morning, Clark, without mincing words, said…

Jun

07

2023

By Famous Reporters

10th NASS: Akpabio’s Kinsmen Drum Support for Orji Kalu *Read open letter to Senator Bassey

POLITICS#APC, #Dr.OrjiUzorKalu, #SenatorGodwinAkpabio

10th NASS: Akpabio’s Kinsmen Drum Support for Orji Kalu Akwaibom group under the aegis of Coalition for Better Nigeria Under Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Akwaibom Chapter has thrown its weight behind the Chief Whip of the Senate and former Governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu for the office of the 10th Senate President In a letter addressed to the three senators from Akwaibom state including Senator Godswill Akpabio who is also a contender for the presidency of the Senate, the group called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the senators elect to consider Kalu and elect him as…

May

18

2023

By Famous Reporters

Oshiomhole Recounts Relationship With Orji Kalu As NLC Boss

POLITICS#NLC, #OrjiUzorKalu, #SenatorGodwinAkpabio

Oshiomhole Recounts Relationship With Orji Kalu As NLC Boss A former National President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole has recounted his relationship with former Abia State Governor, Orji Uzor Kalu when he held sway as the Labour Union leader. Oshiomhole, a former Governor of Edo State described Kalu as a hard working and forthright leader. In a chat with Journalists in Abuja, Oshiomhole hailed Kalu as one of the governors the NLC had a good working relationship with from 1999-2007 due to Kalu's ability to pay workers salaries promptly. Oshiomhole noted that unlike what is happening…

May

15

2023

By Famous Reporters

10th NASS: South-South Group Slams Akpabio For Bribing Senators-elect With $10,000 Stolen From NNDC

POLITICS#APC, #EFCC, #SenatorGodwinAkpabio, NDDC

10th NASS: South-South Group Slams Akpabio For Bribing Senators-elect With $10,000 Stolen From NNDC The aspiration of the appointed candidate for the office of the Senate President in the 10th National Assembly, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has suffered a setback as a major pro-democracy in the Niger Delta region has rejected his choice. The group under the aegis of Niger Delta Political Assembly (NDPA), accused the former Akwa Ibom State Governor of bribing Senators-elect with $10,000 stolen from the Niger Delta Development Commission (NNDC) to endorse his aspiration. In a chat with newsmen on Monday, the leader of the group, Dr.…

Apr

29

2023

By Famous Reporters

Akpabio in EFCC fresh twist, amidst Senate-presidency bid

CRIME#EFCC, #SenatorGodwinAkpabio, investigation

Akpabio in EFCC fresh twist, amidst Senate-presidency bid Mr. Godwin Akpabio, Senator-elect for Akwa Ibom North-West District may not be able to push through with his ambition, as members of the Red Chamber hustle and bustle for the Senate-President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. This is even as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has asked the former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs to report at its headquarters in Abuja for interrogation over a corruption investigation against him. Akpabio is one of the major contenders for the office of the Senate president in the 10th National Assembly.…

Mar

12

2023

By Famous Reporters

NWC Member Accuses APC National Chair, Adamu Of Collecting Bribe From Akpabio, Says Senate President Should Be Zoned To N/West

NATIONAL NEWS#AbdullahiAdamu, #APC, #BolaTinubu, #SenatorGodwinAkpabio, #ShettimaKashim

NWC Member Accuses APC National Chair, Adamu Of Collecting Bribe From Akpabio, Says Senate President Should Be Zoned To N/West Ahead of the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly in June, a member of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from North West , has accused the National Chairman of the party, Abdullahi Adamu of collecting two bullet proof cars and an undisclosed amount of money from a former governor of Akwa Ibom state, Godswill Akpabio to be made President of the 10th Senate. The NWC member in a chat with newsmen on Sunday, urged…