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Dec 8, 2024 | 
thenationonlineng.net | Eseme Eyiboh
By Eseme Eyiboh foray into politics from his humble beginning as Commissioner in three key Ministries in Akwa Ibom state to the President of the 10th Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is a narrative characterized by humility and tenacity. Akpabio’s leadership qualities became manifest when he served for two terms, as a Governor of Akwa Ibom state between 2007 and 2015. During his tenure, Akpabio worked assiduously to transform the social and economic landscape of the state.
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Oct 16, 2024 | 
prnigeria.com | Eseme Eyiboh |Sadiq El-saye |Sadiq el-Saye |Kabir Abdulsalam
Akpabio Dismisses Impeachment Rumors as ‘Fake News’The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, GCON has advised Nigerians to disregard stories of his planned impeachment describing it as fake news and a figment of the reporters imagination and ethical deficit.
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Oct 15, 2024 | 
prnigeria.com | Eseme Eyiboh |Sadiq El-saye |Sadiq el-Saye |Issa Aremu |Femi Fani-Kayode
Akpabio Condemns Maltreatment of Super Eagles in Libya…Calls for probe, stiffer penaltiesThe President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, CON has condemned in strong terms the ill-treatment of members of the nation’s senior team, the Super Eagles, and its delegation to a return leg of the 2025 African Cup of Nation (AFCON) qualifier in Libya. Akpabio, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon.
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Oct 1, 2024 | 
prnigeria.com | Eseme Eyiboh |Abdulsalam Mahmud |Nigeria Customs |Kabir Abdulsalam
Nigeria @ 64: Akpabio urges Nigerians to be Patient, HopefulAs the nation celebrates its 64th Independence Anniversary, President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, GCON has admonished Nigerian citizens to be patient and hopeful that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR will turn things around for the better. The Senate President in a congratulatory message signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon.
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Sep 17, 2024 | 
prnigeria.com | Eseme Eyiboh |Kabir Abdulsalam
Akpabio Lauds Tinubu’s Swift Response to Borno Flood DisasterPresident of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, CON has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR for his timely intervention in the deadly floods that affected Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State and other states as a result of devastating rainfall that occasioned the over flow from the Alau Dam.
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Aug 6, 2024 | 
thenationonlineng.net | Eseme Eyiboh
By Eseme EyibohSection 88 of the 1999 Nigerian Constitution, as amended, empowers the Legislature to conduct investigations into the matters which it has the power to make Laws on, and the conduct of any person or Ministry charged with certain responsibilities. Known as Oversight, it is a legislative creature created by the constitution to re-tool the role of checks and balances in a democracy.
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Aug 6, 2024 | 
thetimes.com.ng | Tony Eke |Eseme Eyiboh |Sunnex Egbu
Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, has appointed former Nigeria international and 1994 African Footballer of the Year, Emmanuel Amuneke, as the Technical Manager of Heartland Football Club, Owerri. The unveiling ceremony took place yesterday at the New Executive Council Chambers, Government House Owerri.
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Aug 6, 2024 | 
thetimes.com.ng | Tony Eke |Eseme Eyiboh |Sunnex Egbu
By Tony EkeAn unusual feature of the build-up to the Hunger Protest which began last Thursday 1st August reflected the nature of the protest itself. At its wit’s end, the Federal Government not only dished out veiled threats to the protest planners but also made it seem as though the protest would bring about an apocalypse in the land. Two ill-conceived modes were eventually devised but failed because of the administration’s sheer propagandist proclivity.
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Aug 6, 2024 | 
thetimes.com.ng | Eseme Eyiboh |Sunnex Egbu
Celebrities gathered for a boat cruise to celebrate the release of popular Nigerian crossdresser Bobrisky from prison. It would be recalled that Bobrisky was jailed for three months after pleading guilty to naira mutilation following his arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Bobrisky regained his freedom on Monday, August 5, 2024. A few hours after his release, a party was organized in his honor.
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Aug 5, 2024 | 
newsnowonline.com.ng | Eseme Eyiboh
Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has been released from Kirikiri Correctional Centre. The Nigerian crossdresser was on April 12, 2024, sentenced to six months imprisonment for abusing the naira. Looking robust and stylish with his makeup and wig, he danced in the G-Wagon his friends brought to receive him today Monday, August 5th. Recall that Bobrisky was sentenced to six months imprisonment on April 12, 2024, without the option of fine by Justice Abimbola Awogboro.
