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RECORD: 10 controversies in 6 months of Akpabio as Senate President

Sharon EboesomiDecember 29, 2023118 min

From allegations and counter-allegations, Godswill Akpabio’s six-month tenure as Senate President has been headlined by controversies. OrderPaper highlights 10 of these awkward moments and events The 10th National Assembly was inaugurated on 13th June, 2023, making it just over six months since Sen. Godswill Akpabio emerged as President of the Senate. This period has however witnessed several scandals, allegations, and counter allegations that feature the Akwa Ibom senator at the centre. A bumpy ride to Senate...

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After 3 months as ministers, Akpabio declares Umahi, Geidam’s seats vacant

Sharon EboesomiDecember 20, 20232 min

The uncertainty over the representation of two senatorial districts is ended as the Senate eventually declares Umahi, Geidam’s seats vacant The Senate has declared the seats of Senators Dave Umahi and Geidam Ibrahim vacant. This announcement was made on Wednesday during plenary session by the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio who presided over the sitting. This is coming 126 days and 140 days since Umahi and Geidam left red chamber respectively. Both men held...

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‘I’m well, work goes on,’ Akpabio reacts to reports of his collapse

Sharon EboesomiDecember 15, 20234 min

Sen. Akpabio had hosted high-profile guests at a colloquium to mark his 61st birthday anniversary and said he got tired. He advised journalists to drink water frequently The President of the Senate, Godwsill Akpabio has opened up on his health status saying he is stable, as against the reports of his collapse on Thursday, December 14, 2023 in the course of the colloquium that complemented activities marking his 61st birthday. He disclosed this on Friday,...

National Assembly Politics RemTrack

ANALYSIS: Nigeria’s budget and bogus oil benchmarks

Efe IseghohimeDecember 8, 20239 min

In the last ten years, Nigeria has been unable to meet its oil production benchmark signifying a pattern of failing in executive planning and legislative approval of the country’s annual budgets Nigeria set its first Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) benchmark for crude oil in 2004, which was about 19 years ago. The MTEF provides a framework for Nigeria’s annual budgeting process, including revenue projections and expenditure estimates for a period of three years. It also...

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NASS will not tolerate lackadaisical attitude – Akpabio to MDAs

Sharon EboesomiDecember 5, 20232 min

The Senate President doubled down on his earlier call that MDAs must take the budget defence exercise seriously or risk sanctions The President of the Senate, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, has issued a stern warning to Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government cautioning them not to take a casual approach during the budget defence exercise. Akpabio gave the caution while speaking at an interactive session organised by the Committee on Appropriations on Tuesday...

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Senate commences debate on N27.5 trillion budget for 2024

Sharon EboesomiNovember 30, 20234 min

Senators generally spoke in favour of the N27.5 trillion budget bill and expressed willingness to pass it for second reading The Senate on Thursday commenced debate on the general principles of the proposed N27.5 trillion budget for 2024. Recall that the budget estimate was laid at a joint sitting of the National Assembly by President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday. Senators took turns to air their views on the proposal. In his lead debate, the Senate...

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FOR THE RECORD: Why 10th NASS will work with President Tinubu

Op-ed EditorNovember 30, 202310 min

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, in his welcome remark at the 2024 budget presentation session, outlines why the 10th National Assembly is proud to work collaboratively with President Bola Tinubu. “On behalf of the Right Honourable Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Distinguished Deputy Senate President, the Right Honorable Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Distinguished Senate Leader, Principal Officers of both Chambers, Distinguished Senators and Honourable Members of the House...

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