Nigerian Senate Orders Probe into Fake News Claiming Senate President Akpabio’s Death
The Nigerian Senate has directed the National Security Adviser (NSA) to investigate circulating reports claiming that Senate President Godswill Akpabio has passed away. The resolution came during plenary on Tuesday after Senator Titus Zam raised a point of order, citing unverified reports circulating on various media platforms. The reports alleged that Akpabio had suffered a […]
Drama In Senate As Akpabio, Natasha Mark Birthday Amid Tense Ties
A brief, humorous moment unfolded on the floor of the Nigerian Senate on Tuesday as lawmakers celebrated December-born birthdays, including that of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, who turned 63. Coincidentally, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central also celebrates her birthday on December 9, marking her 47th birthday. The Senate has a tradition of publicly acknowledging […]
Tension in the Nigerian Senate as Akpabio and Barau Clash Over Trump’s Threats
The Nigerian Senate witnessed a rare moment of tension on Tuesday as Senate President Godswill Akpabio and his deputy, Senator Jibrin Barau, publicly diverged over comments made by former U.S. President Donald Trump threatening military action in Nigeria. The disagreement unfolded at the tail end of plenary when Akpabio addressed a viral social media report […]