President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) and other stakeholders have called for stronger measures to deepen Nigeria’s democracy and guarantee credible elections capable of producing leaders who can effectively deliver the dividends of democracy. The stakeholders acknowledged persistent challenges within the electoral system but stressed that safeguarding…

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday declared three senatorial seats vacant following the deaths of members of the Red Chamber, paving the way for fresh elections in the affected constituencies. The declaration, made during plenary, was said to be in line with constitutional provisions and the imperative to sustain representation for the impacted districts. Akpabio disclosed…

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has congratulated the Super Eagles on their qualification for the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. In a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, Akpabio described the national team as the pride of Nigeria. He hailed the Super Eagles’ 2–0 victory over Algeria in Saturday’s…

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has approached the Supreme Court over the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, seeking to overturn a ruling of the Court of Appeal that struck out the Federal Government’s brief of argument in the matter. It was learnt in Abuja yesterday that Akpabio’s legal team is asking the apex court to intervene, arguing that the appellate court’s decision against…

Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Friday appealed to President Bola Tinubu to reconsider the directive withdrawing police orderlies from members of the National Assembly, citing safety concerns. Akpabio made the plea during the presentation of the 2026 budget to a joint session of the National Assembly, warning that some lawmakers feared they might be unable to return home safely without…

Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Wednesday met with the United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard M. Mills Jnr., to advance discussions on strengthening bilateral relations between both countries. The meeting took place when the US envoy paid a courtesy visit to Akpabio at the National Assembly in Abuja, with both sides expressing commitment to deepening diplomatic ties between Nigeria…

…Nigeria Scrabble Federation joins the rest of the country to celebrate a complete wordsmith Akapabio As dawn broke over Nigeria, the air carried more than the promise of a new day, it carried the celebration of a man whose life has become a symbol of courage, conviction, and unwavering service. Today, the Senate President, Distinguished Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, GCON, marks his 63rd year…