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Appeal Court Affirms Senate’s Power to Suspend Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, Nullifies ₦5m Fine

Daily Dispatch February 9, 2026

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has upheld the Senate’s constitutional authority to discipline its members, declaring the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Central) lawful and procedurally sound. In a unanimous decision by a three-man panel, the appellate court dismissed

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Akpabio Summons Emergency Senate Plenary

Daily Dispatch February 8, 2026

The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has convened an emergency plenary session of the Senate. The special sitting is scheduled to hold on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 12:00 noon. The notice was conveyed in a statement signed by the Clerk of the Senate, Emmanuel Odo, PhD. According to the statement, all Senators are […]

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Akpabio Slams Critics, Says Senate Did Not Scrap Electronic Result Transmission

Daily Dispatch February 7, 2026

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has dismissed criticisms over the Senate’s amendment of the Electoral Act, insisting that the legislature has not concluded work on the bill and that public reactions are based on a misunderstanding of parliamentary procedures. Akpabio spoke in Abuja on Wednesday as the special guest of honour at the unveiling of a […]

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Akpabio pays tribute to late Senator Okechukwu Ezea at valedictory plenary

Daily Dispatch February 4, 2026

The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, on Tuesday led tributes in honour of the late Senator Okechukwu Okey Ezea during a valedictory plenary session of the Senate, describing his death as “a loss in our family” and one that transcends party lines. In an emotional eulogy delivered on the floor of the […]

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Special Seat Is Democratic: NASS Urged to Pass Bill

Daily Dispatch February 3, 2026

By Austin Aigbe FSMGender Rights Advocate In the aftermath of Nigeria’s 2019 general elections, I sat with a heavy heart and a clear conclusion: affirmative action legislation is essential to address the stark underrepresentation of women in Nigeria’s political leadership. Despite women making up nearly half of Nigeria’s population, they occupy less than 5 per […]

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Concerned Professionals in National Assembly Laud Akpabio Over Cancellation of NASC Appointments

Daily Dispatch February 2, 2026

The Concerned Professionals in the National Assembly have commended Senate President Godswill Akpabio for ordering the cancellation of recent appointments made by the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC). According to the group, the appointments failed to follow due process, particularly in terms of competence, seniority and adherence to established legal procedures