NEWS

At Last, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan arraigned for alleged defamation of Akpabio, Yahaya Bello — Granted ₦50m bail

Daily Dispatch June 19, 2025

Trial set to begin September 23 Suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, was on Thursday arraigned before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on a three-count charge of alleged criminal defamation against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and

EDUCATION

Akpabio lauds Tinubu for signing bills establishing three tertiary institutions in South East.

Daily Dispatch June 18, 2025

The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, GCON has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,GCFR for signing into law the bills for the establishment of the Federal College of Education, Bende, Abia State, Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Item Bende, Abia State and the Federal University, Okigwe, Imo State. Akpabio also extolled the Deputy […]

COLUMNS

Midterm Appraisal of Akpabio-led Tenth Senate

Daily Dispatch June 16, 2025

By Ola Awoniyi When Godswill Obot Akpabio, Senator representing Akwa Ibom North-West District, was elected as the President of the 10th Senate on 13th June 2023, there were high expectations from his distinguished colleagues and the Nigerian public. The expectations were based on Akpabio’s glittering political resume and track record at the state and federal […]

COLUMNS

Akpabio: Diary Of A Legislative Czar In The Red Chamber

Daily Dispatch June 13, 2025

By Jackson Udom Exactly two years today, 13th June, 2025, Senator Godswill Akpabio, clocks two years in office as the President of the 10th Senate and Chairman, National Assembly of Nigeria, having contested, won and sworn-in on the 13th of June 2023. As the President of the 10th Senate, the Ukana-born lawyer cum politician has […]

NEWS

Democracy Day: Akpabio hails Tinubu’s enduring legacy and bold leadership

Daily Dispatch June 12, 2025

As Nigeria commemorates 26 years of uninterrupted democratic governance, Senate President Godswill Akpabio used the occasion to spotlight President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s enduring contributions to the country’s democratic evolution and ongoing reform agenda. Speaking at the special joint session of the National Assembly—an integral part of the 2025 Democracy Day

COLUMNS

The Tinubu-Akpabio waltz

Daily Dispatch June 12, 2025

By Johnson Momodu In the sweltering heat of Abuja, where the Aso Rock Villa casts a long shadow over Nigeria’s capital, an unusual alliance is reshaping the nation’s future. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a veteran strategist with relentless drive, stands at the helm of Africa’s most populous democracy. Across the city, in the red-carpeted chambers […]