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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

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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

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Finishing Strong: Behold the Hour Cometh…

Daily Dispatch January 30, 2026

By Rt Hon Eseme Eyiboh, mnipr There are moments in a nation’s life when institutions are reminded—quietly but unmistakably—that time does not negotiate with comfort. Nigeria’s Senate, returning from the conviviality of Christmas recess and New Year reflection to the discipline of plenary, has arrived at such a moment. The period of acclimatization has passed. […]

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Tinubu, most Christian-friendly President of Nigeria- Akpabio declares

Daily Dispatch January 27, 2026

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has described the Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration as the most Christian friendly government since the creation of Nigeria. Akpabio stated this in his goodwill message at the reception rally to formally receive Governor Caleb Mutfwang into the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) at the Jos Polo ground on […]