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Akpabio congratulates Gov Okpebholo on Supreme Court victory
ShareShareTweetPin0 Shares•Says it’s triumph of democracy, peoples will President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, GCON has congratulated the governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo on his confirmation as the duly elected candidate in the September 2024 gubernatorial elections in Edo State. Akpabio, in a congratulatory message personally signed by him described the Supreme…
Safety practitioners hail Umo Eno as Nigeria’s most safety-conscious governor
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesGovernor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has been commended for prioritising occupational safety in the state. The National President, Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria (ISPON), Engr. Timothy Iwuagwu stated this during the 2025 Safety Conference and Induction of New Members on Friday, 27th June, 2025 in Uyo. Engr. Iwuagwu further praised the…
Olubadan lived a good life and was a man of integrity – Akpabio
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesPresident of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, GCON has sympathised with the family of Olubadan of Ibadan, the Government and the people of Oyo State over the transition of their Monarch, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, who passed on at the age of 90 on Monday. Akpabio, in a condolence message signed by his Special Adviser…
Another drama in sight as Natasha Akpoti storms Senate today
ShareShareTweetPin0 Shares•Yet to publish court ordered apologies Nigerians are again expectant of another drama at the Senate, as suspended lawmaker Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan threatens to attend today’s plenary. A Federal High Court in Abuja recently disagreed with her six-month suspension but fined her N5 million for contempt of court over a Facebook post deemed to have…
Marine & blue economy investment: X-raying Gov Umo Eno’s bold signature in Oro Nation beyond political statement
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesBY Edet Okpo & Nature-Udo Substance The ongoing construction of Oron Marine Terminal Project certainly Speaks a lot about Governor Umo Eno’s developmental mindset, his sincere love for Oro ethnic Nationality and the State government’s lofty intentions to diversify the economy through the Blue Economy corridor. A real-time walk around the busy project site…
As court convicts Natasha, validate Senate’s power to suspend
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesAs court convicts Natasha, validate Senate’s power to suspend By Ken Harries Esq Since the suspension of the Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, by the Senator Godswill Akpabio-led 10th Senate on March 6, 2025, for gross misconduct, there has been a cacophony of voices and divergent views as to the…
Recall Natasha Akpoti: Court tasks Senate with discipline of members
ShareShareTweetPin0 Shares•Convicts her for contempt, compels her apologies A Federal High Court in Abuja has affirmed the power of the Senate to discipline any member for unethical conduct. Justice Binta Nyako, in a judgment on Friday, held that under the Senate Rules, the Senate President is empowered to allocate seats for members and such a…
Court finds Senator Natasha Akpoti guilty of contempt
ShareShareTweetPin0 Shares•Orderd for apologies, payment of N5m fine A Federal High Court in Abuja has found Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan guilty of contempt of court. The court’s ruling, delivered by Justice Muhammed Umar, stems from her ongoing legal battle with Senate President Godswill Akpabio. As part of her punishment, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan has been ordered to tender…
Akpabio mourns legendary Nigerian goalkeeper, Peter Rufai
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesPresident of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has expressed deep sadness at the passing away of the legendary Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai. Paying tribute to the late goalkeeper, the Senate President, through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, described Rufai as a national icon and a symbol of Nigerian…
Diogo Jota: Arne Slot drops touching tribute for departed Liverpool player
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesAs Liverpool FC mourns the loss of Diogo Jota, the iconic figure with the No. 20 Shirt, the club’s coach, Arne Slot, has penned a heartfelt tribute, describing Jota as a “loved one”. Slot who praised Jota’s hard work, commitment, and quality on the pitch, extended the condolences to his (Jota’s) family, and promised…