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Senate pass vote of confidence on Akpabio’s leadership

Senator Godswill Akpabio expressed gratitude for the support from his colleagues and assured them of  his intention to provide good leadership. Senators have unanimously passed a vote of confidence on the leadership of the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio. The confidence vote, which was passed on Thursday during plenary, came barely 24 hours after Wednesday’s media reports that operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) took over the National Assembly to supposedly prevent...

Just In: Edo State Assembly impeaches Deputy Governor, Shaibu

Philip Shaibu was impeached based on allegations of perjury and disclosing official secrets. The Edo State House of Assembly has impeached the Deputy Governor of the state Philip Shaibu. Shaibu‘s impeachment followed the conclusion of a panel instituted by the Chief Judge of the state, Justice Daniel Okungbowa on Monday on allegations of perjury and disclosing official secrets. The seven-member team began its investigation into Shaibu’s alleged misdeeds last Wednesday and concluded it last Friday....

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

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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