President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has reiterated the commitment of the National Assembly under his leadership, to continue to partner with the President Bola Tinubu-led administration in the provision of infrastructure for the people and the improvement of the economy. Akpabio stated this while commissioning some urban and farm roads in Ikot Ekpene and…
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday transmitted a fresh batch of 32 ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for confirmation. The request came barely 24 hours after the upper chamber began screening an earlier set of three ambassadorial nominees. The President’s letter was read at plenary by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, who said Tinubu asked lawmakers to…
… says security agencies yet to confirm missing journalist’s whereabouts The first day of the spiritual excercise embarked on by the management and staff of FirstNews has come and gone with an admonition by Publisher of the organization, Daniel Iworiso-Markson for the staff to remain steadfast and have faith that Mr. Segun Olatunji, their missing…
The President of the Nigeria’s upper legislative chamber, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has indicated that the senate is considering recalling the suspended Senator, Abdul Ningi. Ningi was suspended for three-month after the Senate debated his interview with the BBC where he alleged that the budget passed by the National Assembly for the 2024 fiscal year is…
After mild face off between members of the Senate Committee on Aviation and the Chairman of Airpeace Airlines, Allen Onyeama over runway overshoot on the 13th of July this year at Port Harcourt International Airport , the committee gave Airpeace a clean bill of health . But critical stakeholders in the Aviation sector like the…
The newly appointed Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd), has ordered troops to engage årmed bandîts immediately on sight without waiting for further directives. Musa, during his Senate screening on Wednesday, said this instruction was essential for frontline protection and for restoring confidence in the country’s security efforts. Musa issued the directive while responding…
Confirms Partnership With Ministry Of Niger Delta Development _ Arrangements are ongoing to host the mother of all trade expo and investment being organised by the Niger Delta International Festival & Trade Expo (NDIFTE). The twin event, the Niger Delta International Festival & Trade Expo and Niger Delta Economic and Investment Summit is in partnership…
MEDIA COMMUNIQUE The recent judgment by the Court of Appeal in Calabar, upholding the conviction of Professor Peter Ogban (the Returning Officer in the 2019 Akwa Ibom North-West Senatorial Election), has sparked calls from some Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) for the resignation of Senate President Godswill Akpabio. While we respect the concerns raised by these…
By Ola Awoniyi The President of the Senate, Godswill Obot Akpabio, attended the 147th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) for the first time in October last year as head of Nigeria’s delegation. The session was held in Luanda, the capital city of Angola. At the event, Akpabio was elected member of the Executive Committee…
In a rare and distinguished recognition, HallowMace Foundation has been formally commended by *both chambers of the National Assembly of the Federal Republic of Nigeria*—the *Senate and the House of Representatives*—for its exceptional contributions to legislative advocacy, democratic governance, and insightful legislative reporting. The commendation letters, personally signed by *Chinedu Francis Akubueze, Chief of Staff…
