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1 week ago | 
newsngr.com.ng | Ola Awoniyi
When Godswill Obot Akpabio, Senator representing Akwa Ibom North-West District, was elected as the President of the 10th Senate on 13th June 2023, there were high expectations from his distinguished colleagues and the Nigerian public. The expectations were based on Akpabio's glittering political resume and track record at the state and federal levels. Two years later, the accomplishments of the Upper House under his leadership justified his election and validated the expectations.
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Mar 13, 2025 | 
sundiatapost.com | Ike Abonyi |Akanimo Sampson |Gender Issues |Ola Awoniyi
“Nepotism will never give you success, but talent can” – Ashok Saraf. Last week, I found myself moderating an informal conversation involving two Northerners who have varied opinions on Nepotism in governance as being practised by President Bola Ahmed TINUBU’s administration. The impromptu conversation was, necessitated by the two latest appointments of President TINUBU. The argument revealed a lot about the feelings of Nigerians about the unfair patronage style of this administration.
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Mar 13, 2025 | 
sundiatapost.com | Ike Abonyi |Akanimo Sampson |Gender Issues |Ola Awoniyi
Abuja (Sundiata Post) – A report emanating from an online article, has alleged that Herbert Wigwe’s daughter, Tochi Wigwe is a victim of manipulation who has been taken advantage of because of her young age and inexperienced in managing a company and conglomerate. Tochi emerged the leader and head of her younger siblings after her father’s demise, making her the only older child at 25 to oversee step into her father’s shoes, our reporter gathered.
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Mar 13, 2025 | 
sundiatapost.com | Akanimo Sampson |Gender Issues |Ola Awoniyi |Ugo Onuoha
ABUJA- An Abuja High Court on Thursday approved virtual testimonies for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)’ witnesses in the trial of former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele. The two witnesses who live in the UK, were permitted to testify virtually by Justice Maryann Anenih, after the EFCC counsel, Rotimi Oyedepio , SAN, applied orally to the court.
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Mar 13, 2025 | 
sundiatapost.com | Akanimo Sampson |Gender Issues |Ola Awoniyi |Ugo Onuoha
Abuja (Sundiata Post) – The Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang, has assured that his successor will emerge from the Plateau Northern Zone in line with the States zoning formula. The Governor Stated this in Jos during an event to mark his 60th birthday. The event was a colloquium organised by a group, known as the BCM Media, primarily to commemorate the 60th birthday anniversary of the Governor.
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Mar 13, 2025 | 
sundiatapost.com | Akanimo Sampson |Gender Issues |Ola Awoniyi |Ugo Onuoha
ABUJA- The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it has established its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Unit, Customs Cares, to contribute to national development. Its Spokesperson, Abdullahi Maiwada, who said this in a statement in Abuja on Thursday, said the move was part of the service’s efforts to foster growth and promote sustainable impact in the communities where it operates. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that NCS’s Comptroller-General (C-G), Adewale Adeniyi, had on Jan.
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Mar 13, 2025 | 
sundiatapost.com | Akanimo Sampson |Gender Issues |Ola Awoniyi |Ugo Onuoha
ENUGU- The Nigerian Army has advised residents of Enugu State not to panic upon witnessing heavy movement of troops and equipment, or hearing gunshots, between March 17 and March 20. Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations for the 82 Division, Lt.-Col. Jonah Unuakhalu, gave the advice in a statement issued in Enugu on Thursday. According to Unuakhalu, the activity is part of a week-long range classification exercise by Nigerian Army personnel.
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Mar 13, 2025 | 
sundiatapost.com | Akanimo Sampson |Gender Issues |Ola Awoniyi |Ugo Onuoha
ABUJA- Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Thursday filed contempt proceedings against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and others over alleged disobedience to the valid court order. Natasha, through her counsel, filed for Form 48 at the Federal High Court (FHC) in Abuja, following her six-month suspension by the Senate against the order of the court. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Form 48 is a notice of consequence of disobedience of court order.
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Mar 13, 2025 | 
sundiatapost.com | Akanimo Sampson |Gender Issues |Ola Awoniyi |Ugo Onuoha
ABUJA- The Senate has passed a vote of confidence in the leadership of its President, Sen. Godswill Akpabio. This followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by the Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele (APC-Ekiti), at plenary on Thursday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the motion was seconded by Deputy Minority Leader, Olalere Oyewumi (PDP-Osun).
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Mar 13, 2025 | 
sundiatapost.com | Akanimo Sampson |Gender Issues |Ola Awoniyi |Ugo Onuoha
Most times, Senate President, Godswill Akpabio doesn’t talk like a statesman. He often talks in manners that demean the high office he’s occupying. Some of his unguarded utterances include the infamous “prayer request” to players of the Red Chamber of the bicameral National Assembly (NASS) as if they are there as prayer warriors.
