Godswill Akpabio – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:43:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Godswill Akpabio – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 National Assembly 2000% Behind Tinubu — Senate President Akpabio https://www.theinfostride.com/national-assembly-2000-behind-tinubu-senate-president-akpabio/ https://www.theinfostride.com/national-assembly-2000-behind-tinubu-senate-president-akpabio/#respond Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:00:49 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=481265 The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has declared that the National Assembly is “2000 percent” in support of President Bola Tinubu. Akpabio made the remark on Wednesday while representing the president at the inauguration of the Ojota-Opebi Link Bridge, E-GIS, and Alausa Complex in Lagos. Describing Tinubu as a visionary leader and a man [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/national-assembly-2000-behind-tinubu-senate-president-akpabio/feed/ 0 Senate to Reconvene Plenary February 17 https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-to-reconvene-plenary-february-17/ https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-to-reconvene-plenary-february-17/#respond Sun, 15 Feb 2026 13:00:34 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=477689 The Senate will reconvene for plenary on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by Emmanuel Odo, Clerk of the Senate. Odo said he was acting on the directive of the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, to formally notify lawmakers of the resumption date. According to the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-to-reconvene-plenary-february-17/feed/ 0 Electoral Act: David Mark Tells Akpabio Not to Speak for INEC https://www.theinfostride.com/electoral-act-david-mark-tells-akpabio-not-to-speak-for-inec/ https://www.theinfostride.com/electoral-act-david-mark-tells-akpabio-not-to-speak-for-inec/#respond Sun, 08 Feb 2026 13:00:36 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=477227 The Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, has responded to comments by Senate President Godswill Akpabio regarding the ongoing debate over the proposed amendment to the Electoral Act. Mark spoke on Saturday at the launch of The Burdens of Legislators in Nigeria, a book authored by former Senator Effiong Bob, held [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/electoral-act-david-mark-tells-akpabio-not-to-speak-for-inec/feed/ 0 Aisha Yesufu Urges Senate to Impeach Akpabio Over Electoral Reform Concerns https://www.theinfostride.com/aisha-yesufu-urges-senate-to-impeach-akpabio-over-electoral-reform-concerns/ https://www.theinfostride.com/aisha-yesufu-urges-senate-to-impeach-akpabio-over-electoral-reform-concerns/#respond Sat, 07 Feb 2026 13:00:09 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=477185 Frontline activist, Aisha Yesufu, has called on members of the Senate to impeach Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. Yesufu also urged senators to stop attributing legislative challenges solely to Akpabio, insisting that all lawmakers share responsibility for decisions affecting the electoral process. She made the remarks in a post on her X (formerly Twitter) handle, where [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/aisha-yesufu-urges-senate-to-impeach-akpabio-over-electoral-reform-concerns/feed/ 0 Tinubu Meets APC Stakeholders to Review Convention, Congress Preparations https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-meets-apc-stakeholders-to-review-convention-congress-preparations/ https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-meets-apc-stakeholders-to-review-convention-congress-preparations/#respond Fri, 06 Feb 2026 10:00:05 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=477039 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday met with key stakeholders of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, to review preparations for the party’s forthcoming national convention and congresses. The meeting brought together members of the APC national leadership, state governors and the party’s caucus in the National Assembly. Those in [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-meets-apc-stakeholders-to-review-convention-congress-preparations/feed/ 0 2027: Akwa Ibom Wants Akpabio to Remain Senate President – Gov Eno https://www.theinfostride.com/2027-akwa-ibom-wants-akpabio-to-remain-senate-president-gov-eno/ https://www.theinfostride.com/2027-akwa-ibom-wants-akpabio-to-remain-senate-president-gov-eno/#respond Mon, 05 Jan 2026 11:00:07 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=474902 Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has declared that the state wants Senate President Godswill Akpabio to retain his position beyond 2027. Eno made the statement on Sunday during a Special Inter-denominational New Year’s Thanksgiving and Covenant Service held in Uyo, the state capital. The governor said it would be against the interest of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/2027-akwa-ibom-wants-akpabio-to-remain-senate-president-gov-eno/feed/ 0 Akpabio Hints at Rivers, Bayelsa Joining APC Soon https://www.theinfostride.com/akpabio-hints-at-rivers-bayelsa-joining-apc-soon/ https://www.theinfostride.com/akpabio-hints-at-rivers-bayelsa-joining-apc-soon/#respond Sat, 21 Jun 2025 09:00:30 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=460244 Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has suggested that Rivers and Bayelsa States may soon defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC), as the party intensifies efforts to consolidate its grip on the South-South region ahead of the 2027 general elections. Akpabio made the remarks on Saturday during a grand reception held in honour of Governor Umo [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/akpabio-hints-at-rivers-bayelsa-joining-apc-soon/feed/ 0 Natasha And Akpabio’s Saga Should Have Been De-Escalated Privately – Ned Nwoko https://www.theinfostride.com/natasha-akpoti-and-akpabios-saga-should-have-been-de-escalated-privately-ned-nwoko/ https://www.theinfostride.com/natasha-akpoti-and-akpabios-saga-should-have-been-de-escalated-privately-ned-nwoko/#respond Tue, 18 Mar 2025 10:20:19 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=405724 Husband to Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels, Senator Ned Nwoko has come out to express his disappointment with the handling of the controversy surrounding Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and Godswill Akpabio. He recently had his say via his social media page, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he expected Natasha’s husband to find a way [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/natasha-akpoti-and-akpabios-saga-should-have-been-de-escalated-privately-ned-nwoko/feed/ 0 Akpabio Dismisses Allegations by Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as Useless https://www.theinfostride.com/akpabio-dismisses-allegations-by-natasha-akpoti-uduaghan-as-useless/ https://www.theinfostride.com/akpabio-dismisses-allegations-by-natasha-akpoti-uduaghan-as-useless/#respond Sat, 08 Mar 2025 13:00:18 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=404853 Senate President Godswill Akpabio has dismissed allegations made against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Central), attributing them to a dispute over a change in her seat within the Red Chamber. Akpabio, speaking at an event to commemorate International Women’s Day on Saturday, claimed that the lawmaker—who has since been suspended for six months—traumatized him [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/akpabio-dismisses-allegations-by-natasha-akpoti-uduaghan-as-useless/feed/ 0 Senate President Akpabio Claims He Slept in Dangote Cement Factory During Senator Natasha’s Wedding https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-president-akpabio-claims-he-slept-in-dangote-cement-factory-during-senator-natashas-wedding/ https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-president-akpabio-claims-he-slept-in-dangote-cement-factory-during-senator-natashas-wedding/#respond Thu, 06 Mar 2025 12:00:55 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=404665 President of the Nigerian Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Thursday, disclosed that he spent a night at the Dangote Cement factory in Obajana, Kogi State, during the wedding of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central. Akpabio made this revelation during plenary at the upper legislative chamber while lawmakers were debating the sexual harassment allegations leveled [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-president-akpabio-claims-he-slept-in-dangote-cement-factory-during-senator-natashas-wedding/feed/ 0 Senate Passes Vote of Confidence in Akpabio Amid Impeachment Rumors https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-passes-vote-of-confidence-in-akpabio-amid-impeachment-rumors/ https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-passes-vote-of-confidence-in-akpabio-amid-impeachment-rumors/#respond Thu, 17 Oct 2024 12:00:17 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=391174 The Senate on Thursday passed a vote of confidence in Senate President Godswill Akpabio, dispelling rumors of a plot to remove him from office. This development follows reports circulating on Wednesday that some senators were planning to impeach Akpabio. There were also claims that the presidency had deployed a large contingent of Department of State [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-passes-vote-of-confidence-in-akpabio-amid-impeachment-rumors/feed/ 0 Senate President Akpabio Expresses Condolences to Borno, Bauchi Over Devastating Floods https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-president-akpabio-expresses-condolences-to-borno-bauchi-over-devastating-floods/ https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-president-akpabio-expresses-condolences-to-borno-bauchi-over-devastating-floods/#respond Tue, 10 Sep 2024 20:30:43 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=389008 Senate President Godswill Obot Akpabio has expressed his deepest condolences to the governments and people of Borno and Bauchi States following the recent catastrophic floods that have claimed many lives, destroyed property, and displaced thousands. The floods, which have wreaked havoc across the region, have left communities reeling from the loss of life and destruction [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-president-akpabio-expresses-condolences-to-borno-bauchi-over-devastating-floods/feed/ 0 Aisha Yesufu Calls for Impeachment of Senate President Godswill Akpabio https://www.theinfostride.com/aisha-yesufu-calls-for-impeachment-of-senate-president-godswill-akpabio/ https://www.theinfostride.com/aisha-yesufu-calls-for-impeachment-of-senate-president-godswill-akpabio/#respond Wed, 31 Jul 2024 16:00:18 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=386085 Aisha Yesufu, a prominent rights activist and co-convener of the BringBackOurGirls (BBOG) advocacy group, has called for the impeachment of Senate President Godswill Akpabio. In a post on X, Yesufu urged senators to impeach Akpabio, assuring them that they would not face any resistance. “Dear Senators. It is time to impeach Godswill Akpabio. It is [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/aisha-yesufu-calls-for-impeachment-of-senate-president-godswill-akpabio/feed/ 0 I Don’t Have Any Sidechick, My Wife Is Enough For Me – Akpabio https://www.theinfostride.com/i-dont-have-any-sidechick-my-wife-is-enough-for-me-akpabio/ https://www.theinfostride.com/i-dont-have-any-sidechick-my-wife-is-enough-for-me-akpabio/#respond Tue, 23 Jul 2024 20:00:56 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=384636 Senate President, Godswill Akpabio has come out to apologize to Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over his night-club remarks to her last week. He recently had his say while speaking on the floor of the red chamber, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to him, he would never deliberately denigrate any woman with his words or actions because [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/i-dont-have-any-sidechick-my-wife-is-enough-for-me-akpabio/feed/ 0 Eket Media Professionals Fault Senator Akpabio’s Claims Against Ex Governor Udom https://www.theinfostride.com/eket-media-professionals-fault-senator-akpabios-claims-against-ex-governor-udom/ https://www.theinfostride.com/eket-media-professionals-fault-senator-akpabios-claims-against-ex-governor-udom/#respond Tue, 09 Jul 2024 12:00:53 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=382940 The Association of Eket Senatorial District Media Professionals in Akwa Ibom State has criticized Senator Godswill Akpabio’s assertions that his successor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, failed to execute any projects for the people of Ikot Ekpene and Eket Senatorial districts. The media group warned Senator Akpabio, who is also the Senate President, against provoking them into [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/eket-media-professionals-fault-senator-akpabios-claims-against-ex-governor-udom/feed/ 0 Senate President Akpabio Confident of APC Victory in 2024 Edo Guber Election https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-president-akpabio-confident-of-apc-victory-in-2024-edo-guber-election/ https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-president-akpabio-confident-of-apc-victory-in-2024-edo-guber-election/#respond Sun, 16 Jun 2024 20:00:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=380639 Senate President Godswill Akpabio has expressed confidence that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will secure a victory in the upcoming Edo State governorship election scheduled for September 2024. Speaking at the APC South-South conference in Calabar, the capital of Cross River State, Akpabio urged APC members from Edo State to intensify their efforts to defeat [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-president-akpabio-confident-of-apc-victory-in-2024-edo-guber-election/feed/ 0 Akpabio and Akume Meet with Labour Leaders to Avert Planned Strike https://www.theinfostride.com/akpabio-and-akume-meet-with-labour-leaders-to-avert-planned-strike/ https://www.theinfostride.com/akpabio-and-akume-meet-with-labour-leaders-to-avert-planned-strike/#respond Sun, 02 Jun 2024 20:00:58 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=379720 The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, are holding discussions with organized labour in Abuja in an effort to reach a compromise and suspend the planned indefinite strike by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC). The NLC is demanding a new minimum wage of N494,000 [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/akpabio-and-akume-meet-with-labour-leaders-to-avert-planned-strike/feed/ 0 Senate President Akpabio Commends APC National Chairman Ganduje on 74th Birthday https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-president-akpabio-commends-apc-national-chairman-ganduje-on-74th-birthday/ https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-president-akpabio-commends-apc-national-chairman-ganduje-on-74th-birthday/#respond Tue, 26 Dec 2023 10:00:29 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=365588 The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has lauded the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, for his steadfast support of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Akpabio expressed his admiration for Ganduje, describing him as a skilled mobilizer and a seasoned politician. Akpabio’s comments came as he extended his felicitations [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-president-akpabio-commends-apc-national-chairman-ganduje-on-74th-birthday/feed/ 0 Senate President Assures Support for President Tinubu’s Agenda https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-president-assures-support-for-president-tinubus-agenda/ https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-president-assures-support-for-president-tinubus-agenda/#respond Mon, 25 Dec 2023 21:00:13 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=365583 Senate President Godswill Akpabio has pledged the full support of the National Assembly for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Akpabio made this commitment while addressing the congregation during a Christmas service at the Methodist Cathedral of Unity in Abuja. Expressing confidence in President Tinubu’s leadership, Akpabio reassured Nigerians that the country is in [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-president-assures-support-for-president-tinubus-agenda/feed/ 0 President Tinubu Requests Senate Approval for $8.7 Billion and €100 Million Loan in 2022-2024 External Borrowing Plan https://www.theinfostride.com/president-tinubu-requests-senate-approval-for-8-7-billion-and-e100-million-loan-in-2022-2024-external-borrowing-plan/ https://www.theinfostride.com/president-tinubu-requests-senate-approval-for-8-7-billion-and-e100-million-loan-in-2022-2024-external-borrowing-plan/#respond Tue, 28 Nov 2023 13:30:28 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=362462 President Bola Tinubu has formally requested the Senate’s consideration and approval for a substantial loan totaling $8,699,168,559 and €100 million, forming a crucial part of the federal government’s external borrowing plan spanning 2022 to 2024. Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, read Tinubu’s letter of request during a plenary session on Tuesday. Highlighting international support, President Tinubu [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/president-tinubu-requests-senate-approval-for-8-7-billion-and-e100-million-loan-in-2022-2024-external-borrowing-plan/feed/ 0 Akpabio Sounds Alarm: Nigeria’s Unchecked Borrowing Trend Unsustainable https://www.theinfostride.com/akpabio-sounds-alarm-nigerias-unchecked-borrowing-trend-unsustainable/ https://www.theinfostride.com/akpabio-sounds-alarm-nigerias-unchecked-borrowing-trend-unsustainable/#respond Fri, 10 Nov 2023 16:37:11 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=360122 The President of the Senate, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, has expressed deep concern about the ongoing trajectory of Nigeria’s borrowing practices, emphasizing the need for a critical examination and control of the situation. This assertion was made during the commencement of a five-day interactive session focused on the 2024-2026 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/akpabio-sounds-alarm-nigerias-unchecked-borrowing-trend-unsustainable/feed/ 0 Chief Whip of the Senate, Ndume walks out on Senate President Akpabio, gives reason https://www.theinfostride.com/chief-whip-of-the-senate-ndume-walks-out-on-senate-president-akpabio-gives-reason/ https://www.theinfostride.com/chief-whip-of-the-senate-ndume-walks-out-on-senate-president-akpabio-gives-reason/#respond Thu, 19 Oct 2023 06:30:55 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=357588 Senate Chief Whip Ali Ndume has given an explanation for his abrupt exit from the Senate chamber on Tuesday following a heated exchange with Senate President Godswill Akpabio. During his speech in the session, Ndume alerted the legislators to what he saw as violations. The senator from Borno South raised a point of order to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/chief-whip-of-the-senate-ndume-walks-out-on-senate-president-akpabio-gives-reason/feed/ 0 We will restore your constitutional role – Senate assures traditional rulers https://www.theinfostride.com/we-will-restore-your-constitutional-role-senate-assures-traditional-rulers/ https://www.theinfostride.com/we-will-restore-your-constitutional-role-senate-assures-traditional-rulers/#respond Sun, 23 Jul 2023 21:00:08 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=351466 The current administration has guaranteed constitutional roles for traditional rulers. On Monday, while hosting the royal fathers of the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory, Senate President Godswill Akpabio made the announcement and noted that this will be made possible through a constitutional modification. The traditional rulers had asked for such [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/we-will-restore-your-constitutional-role-senate-assures-traditional-rulers/feed/ 0 Double nomination: Shettima commits no offence – Shehu Sani https://www.theinfostride.com/double-nomination-shettima-commits-no-offence-shehu-sani/ https://www.theinfostride.com/double-nomination-shettima-commits-no-offence-shehu-sani/#respond Thu, 25 May 2023 13:17:19 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=347667 Former Senator representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Shehu Sani, on Wednesday, said, the Vice President-elect committed no offence for purchasing Senatorial form for 2023 general election. Senator Shettima was said to have purchased expression of interest and nomination forms to contest for senate before he was nominated for presidential running mate to Ahmed Bola Tinubu. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/double-nomination-shettima-commits-no-offence-shehu-sani/feed/ 0 10th NASS Leadership: PDP Senators-elect do not want Akpabio – Source alleges https://www.theinfostride.com/10th-nass-leadership-pdp-senators-elect-do-not-want-akpabio-source-alleges/ https://www.theinfostride.com/10th-nass-leadership-pdp-senators-elect-do-not-want-akpabio-source-alleges/#respond Sat, 06 May 2023 11:15:29 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=346579 The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Senators-elect and the major opposition have rejected the choice of Godswill Akpabio as the Senate President of the 10th Assembly. The opposition was reacting to the outcome of the eight-man caucus meeting of the All Progressives Congress, APC with the President-elect, Ahmed Bola Tinubu on Friday morning at his residence [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/10th-nass-leadership-pdp-senators-elect-do-not-want-akpabio-source-alleges/feed/ 0 Buhari’s Order: Akpabio Resigns As Niger Delta Affairs Minister https://www.theinfostride.com/buharis-order-akpabio-resigns-as-niger-delta-affairs-minister/ https://www.theinfostride.com/buharis-order-akpabio-resigns-as-niger-delta-affairs-minister/#respond Wed, 11 May 2022 19:00:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=324648 The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio, has tendered his resignation. Akpabio’s resignation is in line with President Muhammadu Buhari’s directive that cabinet members interested in contesting the 2023 general elections should quit before May 16. The Personal Assistant to the Minister on Media, Jackson Udom, confirmed the resignation to The Nation. He said: [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/buharis-order-akpabio-resigns-as-niger-delta-affairs-minister/feed/ 0 Declaration: A Statement of Intent to contest for the Presidency of Nigeria by Sen Godswill Akpabio https://www.theinfostride.com/declaration-a-statement-of-intent-to-contest-for-the-presidency-of-nigeria-by-sen-godswill-akpabio/ https://www.theinfostride.com/declaration-a-statement-of-intent-to-contest-for-the-presidency-of-nigeria-by-sen-godswill-akpabio/#respond Fri, 06 May 2022 08:19:46 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=324312 Being a Statement of Intent to contest for the Presidency of Nigeria by Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, CON. My dear Compatriots, determined to pay the debt of gratitude I owe our nation for the opportunities to serve in high offices of public trust; determined to let our nation drink from the deep well of experience [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/declaration-a-statement-of-intent-to-contest-for-the-presidency-of-nigeria-by-sen-godswill-akpabio/feed/ 0 Akpabio praised for Exceptional Commitment and Performance https://www.theinfostride.com/akpabio-praised-for-exceptional-commitment-and-performance/ https://www.theinfostride.com/akpabio-praised-for-exceptional-commitment-and-performance/#respond Tue, 22 Feb 2022 21:09:16 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=319129 Women in the Niger Delta region on Wednesday praised Senator Godswill Akpabio for contributing immensely to the country’s social, economic, and political development. “The picture in the Niger Delta region is different. It has been thirty months of development and clear evidence of competence.” A statement issued in Port Harcourt by the spokesperson of the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/akpabio-praised-for-exceptional-commitment-and-performance/feed/ 0 South-South leaders vow to resist Antics of the Opposition, Call on Akpabio to contest in 2023 https://www.theinfostride.com/south-south-leaders-vow-to-resist-antics-of-the-opposition-call-on-akpabio-to-contest-in-2023/ https://www.theinfostride.com/south-south-leaders-vow-to-resist-antics-of-the-opposition-call-on-akpabio-to-contest-in-2023/#respond Thu, 14 Oct 2021 21:31:31 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=310426 Notable South-South leaders on Wednesday lauded the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Chief Godswill Akpabio, for making an effort to provide greater autonomy to the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). “The South-South leaders know the meaning of purposeful leadership that feels their pains, understand their yearnings and pursue the aspirations of this country. Chief Godswill [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/south-south-leaders-vow-to-resist-antics-of-the-opposition-call-on-akpabio-to-contest-in-2023/feed/ 0 I Don’t Need Akpabio’s Sponsorship To Afford Luxury – Blessing Osom https://www.theinfostride.com/i-dont-need-akpabios-sponsorship-to-afford-luxury-blessing-osom/ https://www.theinfostride.com/i-dont-need-akpabios-sponsorship-to-afford-luxury-blessing-osom/#respond Sun, 12 Sep 2021 01:30:56 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=307855 Popular businesswoman, Blessing Osom has come out to react to allegations of being former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Godswill Akpabio’s girlfriend. She recently had her say via her social media page, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to her, the stories are not true because she can definitely afford any lifestyle without being sponsored. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/i-dont-need-akpabios-sponsorship-to-afford-luxury-blessing-osom/feed/ 0 Delta community says no to health centre as Akpabio unveils projects in Niger Delta https://www.theinfostride.com/delta-community-rejects-health-centre-as-akpabio-unveils-projects-in-niger-delta/ https://www.theinfostride.com/delta-community-rejects-health-centre-as-akpabio-unveils-projects-in-niger-delta/#respond Thu, 02 Sep 2021 20:51:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=305650 Leadership of Ewrokpe Community in Emede, Isoko South Council of Delta State, has rejected a health centre built and equipped by the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs. Representatives of the ministry, who went to the state to commission the project, were reportedly stranded at the venue, as no community or council representative was on the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/delta-community-rejects-health-centre-as-akpabio-unveils-projects-in-niger-delta/feed/ 0 Akpabio: An Uncommon Courage in a Time of Fear – Obiaruko Ndukwe https://www.theinfostride.com/akpabio-an-uncommon-courage-in-a-time-of-fear-obiaruko-ndukwe/ https://www.theinfostride.com/akpabio-an-uncommon-courage-in-a-time-of-fear-obiaruko-ndukwe/#respond Sun, 06 Jun 2021 08:43:24 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=296172 The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs and supervising Minister of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Senator Godswill Akpabio, stormed the stage in an unscheduled visit. The man popularly known as The Uncommon Transformer for his exceptional feat in the transformation of Akwa Ibom State from a relatively unknown state to a wonder of the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/akpabio-an-uncommon-courage-in-a-time-of-fear-obiaruko-ndukwe/feed/ 0 South-South Leaders affirm Akpabio has put Niger Delta on the path to True Development https://www.theinfostride.com/south-south-leaders-affirm-akpabio-has-put-niger-delta-on-the-path-to-true-development/ https://www.theinfostride.com/south-south-leaders-affirm-akpabio-has-put-niger-delta-on-the-path-to-true-development/#respond Fri, 21 May 2021 11:30:54 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=294231 South-South leaders yesterday took a swipe at some youths in the zone, urging them to be decorous. They urge oil companies to ignore seven days ultimatum, justify forensic audit and the appointment of the sole administrator. The leaders also queried the rationality of the ultimatum given to international oil firms to vacate the Niger Delta [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/south-south-leaders-affirm-akpabio-has-put-niger-delta-on-the-path-to-true-development/feed/ 0 Invite Akpabio To Name APC Leaders With Terrorism Elements, PDP Urges DSS https://www.theinfostride.com/invite-akpabio-to-name-apc-leaders-with-terrorism-elements-pdp-urges-dss/ https://www.theinfostride.com/invite-akpabio-to-name-apc-leaders-with-terrorism-elements-pdp-urges-dss/#respond Sun, 02 May 2021 13:00:23 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=292362 The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Friday charged the Department of State Services, DSS, and other security agencies to immediately invite the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, to name politicians in the All Progressives Congress, APC, that are behind the acts of terrorism and banditry ravaging the country. The major opposition party in [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/invite-akpabio-to-name-apc-leaders-with-terrorism-elements-pdp-urges-dss/feed/ 0 Insecurity: Akpabio Links Current Security Threat To Politics https://www.theinfostride.com/insecurity-akpabio-links-current-security-threat-to-politics/ https://www.theinfostride.com/insecurity-akpabio-links-current-security-threat-to-politics/#respond Fri, 30 Apr 2021 11:30:12 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=291913 The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio, has said that Nigeria’s current security challenge has a political undertone. Akpabio disclosed this in Abuja at the APC National Secretariat when he spoke with journalists on Thursday. “I think most of the problems are politically motivated. “So, we must use our binoculars to be able to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/insecurity-akpabio-links-current-security-threat-to-politics/feed/ 0 Why I Met Twice With EFCC Chair Same Day ― Akpabio https://www.theinfostride.com/why-i-met-twice-with-efcc-chair-same-day-%e2%80%95-akpabio/ https://www.theinfostride.com/why-i-met-twice-with-efcc-chair-same-day-%e2%80%95-akpabio/#respond Sat, 24 Apr 2021 20:00:42 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=291404 Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio has dismissed a news report in an online media that he was on Wednesday detained and questioned by operatives of the Economic and Financial. Fumes Commission EFCC after an attempt to bribe its chairman with $350,000. Akpabio in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Anietie Ekong [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/why-i-met-twice-with-efcc-chair-same-day-%e2%80%95-akpabio/feed/ 0 APC Advocates Forum Backs Akpabio As Natural Leader In Akwa Ibom https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-advocates-forum-backs-akpabio-as-natural-leader-in-akwa-ibom/ https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-advocates-forum-backs-akpabio-as-natural-leader-in-akwa-ibom/#respond Mon, 19 Apr 2021 20:00:19 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=290823 A progressive forum of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) known as APC Advocates Forum has declared that former governor of Akwa Ibom and the Minister of Niger Delta, Godswill Akpabio, is the ‘natural leader’ of the party in the state being a serving cabinet member. The group, however, called on APC’s National Caretaker Committee [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-advocates-forum-backs-akpabio-as-natural-leader-in-akwa-ibom/feed/ 0 Akwa Ibom APC Nullifies Faction Leadership, Rejects Akpabio As Leader https://www.theinfostride.com/akwa-ibom-apc-nullifies-faction-leadership-rejects-akpabio-as-leader/ https://www.theinfostride.com/akwa-ibom-apc-nullifies-faction-leadership-rejects-akpabio-as-leader/#respond Mon, 12 Apr 2021 20:00:27 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=290120 The All Progressive Congress ( APC), Akwa Ibom State chapter has nullified all the factional leadership earlier constituted at different stakeholder meetings in the state. The party which said the decision became necessary to restore sanity to its coffers, rejected the leadership status accorded to Senator Godswill Akpabio during one of the factional stakeholders’ meetings [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/akwa-ibom-apc-nullifies-faction-leadership-rejects-akpabio-as-leader/feed/ 0 Absence Of Leadership Responsible For Factions In A’ibom APC — Stakeholder https://www.theinfostride.com/absence-of-leadership-responsible-for-factions-in-aibom-apc-stakeholder/ https://www.theinfostride.com/absence-of-leadership-responsible-for-factions-in-aibom-apc-stakeholder/#respond Tue, 06 Apr 2021 10:30:35 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=289502 A stakeholder of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Akwa Ibom State chapter, Comrade Athanasius Okon has blamed the different factions in the party on the absence of a leader in the state. Okon made the assertion yesterday in Uyo while reacting to fresh controversy in the party over a stakeholders meeting convened by Chieftain of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/absence-of-leadership-responsible-for-factions-in-aibom-apc-stakeholder/feed/ 0 Akpabio’s Purported Emergence As Party Leader Splits Akwa Ibom APC https://www.theinfostride.com/akpabios-purported-emergence-as-party-leader-splits-akwa-ibom-apc/ https://www.theinfostride.com/akpabios-purported-emergence-as-party-leader-splits-akwa-ibom-apc/#respond Fri, 02 Apr 2021 11:00:02 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=289164 Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio’s purported emergence as leader of Akwa Ibom State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has split the party in the state. Chairman of the state chapter, Dr. Ita Udosen, faulted the decision of the Sam Ewang’s group for proclaiming Akpabio as the leader of the party. Udosen [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/akpabios-purported-emergence-as-party-leader-splits-akwa-ibom-apc/feed/ 0 Akwa Ibom: Prof Ogban Jailed For Rigging In Favour Of PDP Not Me — Akpabio https://www.theinfostride.com/akwa-ibom-prof-ogban-jailed-for-rigging-in-favour-of-pdp-not-me-akpabio/ https://www.theinfostride.com/akwa-ibom-prof-ogban-jailed-for-rigging-in-favour-of-pdp-not-me-akpabio/#respond Sat, 27 Mar 2021 10:30:46 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=288534 Godswill Akpabio, the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, has said Professor Peter Ogban of the University of Calabar was jailed for rigging the 2019 elections in favour of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. A High Court in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, had on Thursday, sentenced Ogban to three years in prison for announcing false [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/akwa-ibom-prof-ogban-jailed-for-rigging-in-favour-of-pdp-not-me-akpabio/feed/ 0 Court Jails Professor For Manipulating Election Result In Favour Of Akpabio https://www.theinfostride.com/court-jails-professor-for-manipulating-election-result-in-favour-of-akpabio/ https://www.theinfostride.com/court-jails-professor-for-manipulating-election-result-in-favour-of-akpabio/#respond Thu, 25 Mar 2021 19:00:38 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=288386 A High Court in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State on Thursday, sentenced a professor of the University of Calabar, Peter Ogban, to three years in prison for announcing false election result during the 2019 general elections. The professor of science who served as the returning officer in the senatorial election in Akwa Ibom North-West Senatorial [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/court-jails-professor-for-manipulating-election-result-in-favour-of-akpabio/feed/ 0 Akpabio Lacks Morality To Accuse South-South Governors Of Mismanaging Fund — Wike https://www.theinfostride.com/akpabio-lacks-morality-to-accuse-south-south-governors-of-mismanaging-fund-wike/ https://www.theinfostride.com/akpabio-lacks-morality-to-accuse-south-south-governors-of-mismanaging-fund-wike/#respond Sat, 13 Mar 2021 09:00:48 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=287225 Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has taken a swipe at the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, for accusing governors in the region of mismanagement of 13 percent derivation fund. He said it was disingenuous for Akpabio who as Governor of Akwa Ibom State to act like a demi-god, to accuse [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/akpabio-lacks-morality-to-accuse-south-south-governors-of-mismanaging-fund-wike/feed/ 0 Nigerians Can See Through Akpabio’s Mischief – Matthew Urhoghide https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerians-can-see-through-akpabios-mischief-matthew-urhoghide/ Wed, 29 Jul 2020 18:07:59 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=260856 Sen Matthew Urhoghide has come out to deny that he has benefitted from contracts awarded by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) as alleged by Niger Delta Minister Godswill Akpabio. He recently revealed that Akpabio saying he is a beneficiary is unfortunate and a wicked lie. According to him, he is sure that Nigerians will [...]

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]]> I Never Said Lawmakers Are Beneficiaries Of NDDC Contracts ― Akpabio https://www.theinfostride.com/i-never-said-lawmakers-are-beneficiaries-of-nddc-contracts-%e2%80%95-akpabio/ Thu, 23 Jul 2020 20:04:04 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=260515 The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Sen. Godswill Akpabio has come out to say that he never said 60 percent of contracts in the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) was awarded to lawmakers. He revealed this via a letter addressed to the House of Representatives and read by the Speaker, Rep. Femi Gbajabimila at the [...]

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]]> Akpabio Must Name The Lawmakers Who Collected Contracts From NDDC – Gbajabiamila https://www.theinfostride.com/akpabio-must-name-the-lawmakers-who-collected-contracts-from-nddc-gbajabiamila/ Tue, 21 Jul 2020 18:28:31 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=260262 The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has come out to tell Godswill Akpabio to produce full details of lawmakers who have benefited from the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) contracts within 48hrs or face the full wrath of the law. Femi Gbajabiamila revealed this during a recent house plenary today in Abuja. [...]

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]]> NDDC Had More Than 300 Bank Accounts Before I Took Charge – Akpabio https://www.theinfostride.com/nddc-had-more-than-300-bank-accounts-before-i-took-charge-akpabio/ Mon, 20 Jul 2020 17:14:37 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=260124 Minister for Niger Delta, Chief Godswill Akpabio has come to say that NDDC had over 300 bank accounts before he was appointed minister. He recently revealed this to the House of Representatives Committee on Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC. According to him, he has done his bit to purge the commission of its corrupt practices, [...]

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]]> I Didn’t Assault Joy Nunieh Sexually, I’m Happily Married – Akpabio https://www.theinfostride.com/i-didnt-assault-joy-nunieh-sexually-im-happily-married-akpabio/ Sat, 18 Jul 2020 19:31:16 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=259962 Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio has come out to deny the sexual harassment allegations leveled against him by Joy Nunieh, ex-Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). He revealed this via a recent statement by Anietie Ekong, his special assistant. According to him, his lawyers have been informed about the accusation [...]

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]]> Godswill Akpabio Has Failed Us – Niger Delta Stakeholders https://www.theinfostride.com/godswill-akpabio-has-failed-us-niger-delta-stakeholders/ Sat, 18 Jul 2020 16:14:55 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=259913 Niger Delta stakeholders have come out to say that Godswill Akpabio has failed the region. Ex Military Administrator of Akwa Ibom and National Chairman, Pan Niger-Delta Forum, PANDEF, Air Commodore Idongesit Nkanga (retd.) recently came out to say that he is very interested in the quick completion of the probe of NDDC by the National [...]

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]]> I Will Guarantee Development For Niger Delta And Its Youths – Akpabio https://www.theinfostride.com/i-will-guarantee-development-for-niger-delta-and-its-youths-akpabio/ Fri, 07 Feb 2020 23:25:29 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=247405 Niger Delta Minister, and ex-governor of Akwa Ibom State, Chief Godswill Akpabio, has come out to say that the Niger Delta region must continue to be peaceful for development to happen. He revealed this as he received party leaders under the aegis of Niger Delta APC Youth Leaders at the Ministry of Niger Delta on [...]

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