Tag: Akpabio

Budget Padding; Group asks Akpabio to resign over Ningi’s suspension, anti-North sentiments

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir
Senator Abdul Ahmed Ningi

As the drama in the National Assembly over alleged budget padding unveils more facts, a northern group has cautioned the Senate President Godswill Akpabio over sentiments while faulting the suspension of Senator Abdul Ningi and asked the Senate President to resign. The group, Arewa Defence League made this known in Kaduna while addressing the media over the suspension of Senator Abdul Ahmed Ningi, the President of the group, Murtala Abubakar said the antecedents of the President of the Senate Godswill Akpabio leaves much to be desired as nationalist and should…

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Akpabio, other ex-Govs sued over salaries, pensions

Aminu Imam

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and nine other former governors in the 10th Senate over their collection of both salaries and pensions as senators. This was stated in a press statement issued by the SERAP Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, yesterday. Joined in the suit as Respondents are Senators Abdulaziz Yari, Aminu Tambuwal, Adamu Aliero, Adams Oshiomole, Ibrahim Gaidam, Seriake Dickson, Ibrahim Dankwambo, Aliyu Wammako, Gbenga Daniel, and Minister of Works, Dave Umahi. In the suit, filed last Friday…

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CBN: Senate confirms Cardoso as Governor, 4 deputies

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The Senate confirmed the appointment of Dr Olayemi Cardoso as the Governor of the CBN on Tuesday. It also confirmed the nomination of  Emem Usoro, Muhammad Dattijo, Philip Ikeazor and Dr Bala Bello as the bank’s deputy governors. Their confirmation followed the consideration and approval of a motion moved by Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele (APC-Ekiti Central). Before their confirmation, the Senate suspended its orders to facilitate the admittance of the nominees into the chamber. Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters (Senate), Senator Abdullahi Gumel led…

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Living Conditions: Akpabio tasks Senators on Nigerians

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

Senate President Godswill Akpabio, has urged senators to set aside their differences and focus on legislations that will enhance the living conditions of Nigerians. Akpabio, said this on Tuesday in Abuja, shortly after the commencement of plenary. “I encourage us all to put the interests of our great nation first, by upholding the principles of democracy in all engagements, processes and procedures. “And work diligently toward a more secure, prosperous and united Nigeria. “I encourage open and constructive dialogue, cooperation and a spirit of unity on all matters of national…

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VP Shettima assures of fraternal bewteen executive, legislature

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir
Shettima, CoS and NAS leadership

Vice President Kashim Shettima has assured Nigerians of continued fraternal bond between the executive and the legislative arms of government. Shettima gave the assurance when he declared open a two-day retreat for the leadership of the 10th National Assembly (NASS) in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom on Friday. The Vice President said that President Bola Tinubu remains committed to safeguarding Nigeria’s democracy. Shettima also assured the leadership of the National Assembly of Tinubu’s avowed commitment to entrenching democratic ideals and values through collaborative partnership with all arms of government. He said…

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10th Senate: ‘Disclose pensions paid to you as ex-Governors’, SERAP tells Akpabio, others

Aminu Imam

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and other 13 former governors in the 10th Senate to “disclose the total amount of life pensions, if any, that have been received from your s7tates as former governors”. In a statement yesterday, SERAP’s Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, urged the new lawmakers to “promptly clarify if you have collected and/or currently collecting life pensions as former governors from your respective states, to stop collecting any such pensions and return the pensions collected to the treasury.” According…

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Senate Adjourns plenary until July 4th

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The Senate on Wednesday adjourned plenary until July 4. This followed the adoption of a motion by Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jubril.(APC-Kano) at Wednesday’s plenary. Senate earlier approved a motion informing President Bola Tinubu that a quorum of the 10th Senate had been assembled and that the Presiding Officers had been elected. It also adopted a motion to write letters of congratulatory messages to the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of House of Representatives on their election. The letters will also notify them of the election of the…

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Senate Leadership: Presidency Clarifies VP Shettima’s remark

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The Presidency on Monday made clarification on Vice-President Kashim Shettima’s remarks on support for southern Senate President. Olusola Abiola, Director of Information, Office of the Vice-President, stated in Abuja that the vice-president’s remarks were taken out context. The vice-president met with senators campaigning for the emergence of Sen. Godswill Akpabio and Sen. Barau Jibrin to lead the 10th Senate on Sunday. Shettima said at the interactive session that the nation’s current political structure demanded the emergence of a southern Christian and a northern Muslim as the fairest balance to promote inclusivity…

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NASS Leadership Tussle; Northern Elders Forum Chides VP Shettima, urges Presidency’s non interference

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The Northern Elders Forum NEF has asked the Nigerian presidency to allow the members of the National Assembly to choose their leaders without interference and eschew religious sentiments being bandied about. The Forum spoke in reaction to the statement credited to Vice President Kashim Shettima with regards to the suitability of Abdull-azeez Yari and Godswill Akpabio. Briefing the media in Kaduna, the Director, Publicity and Advocacy of the Northern Elders Forum, Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed said the forum has cautioned the President Tinubu administration on many occasions to respect the rights…

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10th Senate: Plot thickens against Tinubu, as North may resist Akpabio’s pick

Aminu Imam

Ahead of the June 13 inauguration of the 10th National Assembly (NASS), there are strong indications that there are strong indications that politicking and intense horse-trading would dog the jostle for Senate president’s position. This is mainly because indications have emerged that despite the President-elect, Bola Tinubu’s endorsement of Senator Godswill Akpabio as the President of 10th Senate, some political heavyweights from the North have other plans. The 10th National Assembly is likely to be confronted by two tough puzzles, including resolving the issue of religious balance via zoning and accommodating…

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