NEWS

PMADIF Rejects Foreign Aid Regulation Bill

Daily Dispatch August 15, 2026

…Demands Withdrawal of SB. 1034 By Sunday Oladapo The Prof. Mercy Ade-Davies International Foundation (PMADIF) has rejected the proposed Foreign Aid (Regulation, Coordination, Transparency and Disclosure) Bill, 2026, urging the National Assembly to withdraw or substantially review the

NEWS

“There is a need to link Osun State to the centre” – Akpabio

Daily Dispatch August 13, 2026

President of the Senate, Godswill Obot Akpabio, has assured residents of Osun State that adequate security measures have been deployed to guarantee a peaceful, free and credible governorship election on Saturday. Akpabio, who represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign rally in Osogbo, called on voters to come out en […]

COLUMNS

Why Continuity in the National Assembly Leadership Could Benefit Nigeria

Daily Dispatch August 2, 2026

By Ken Harries Esq Democracies are built not only on elections but also on institutions. While elections provide legitimacy, institutions provide stability and growth. The strongest democracies are those that balance the need for accountability with the need for continuity, recognising that enduring reforms often require consistent leadership to move from legislation to

COLUMNS

The National Assembly Open Week: Akpabio’s Push For A More Open Parliament

Daily Dispatch July 23, 2026

By Malachy Ukpong The inauguration of the 2026 National Assembly Open Week by the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, GCON, has generated widespread discussion among political stakeholders, governance experts, civil society organisations, members of the diplomatic community, students and ordinary Nigerians. The initiative has been described by

Sport

Akpabio Assures Nigerians Insecurity Will Soon End

Daily Dispatch July 22, 2026

…Pledges Senate’s Support for Women’s Golf President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has expressed confidence that the country’s security challenges will soon be overcome, assuring Nigerians that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is taking decisive steps to restore peace across the nation. Akpabio gave the assurance on Wednesday

FEATURES

From Bills to Impact: How Akpabio Is Advancing the Renewed Hope Agenda

Daily Dispatch July 18, 2026

By Olumide Bajulaiye Since the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly in June 2023, Senate President Godswill Akpabio has positioned the Senate as a critical partner in implementing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. While the Executive formulates and implements policies, the legislature provides the legal framework that enables those policies to