By George Ozalla President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has urged African countries to reduce their dependence on foreign defence equipment and invest in local production to strengthen the continent’s security and military capabilities. Akpabio made the call while representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the opening ceremony of the Africa International Defence Exhibition (AFRIDEX) […]
Reps Summon Telecom CEOs Over Poor Service Quality, Threaten Arrest
By NEWSCOUNT Desk The House of Representatives has directed chief executives of telecommunications companies operating in Nigeria to appear before it on October 28 to explain the persistent decline in the quality of telecommunications services across the country. The lawmakers warned that failure to honour the summons could attract arrest, signalling the House’s determination to […]
Ogah: Delays in Ebola Response Could Increase Transmission Risk
By George Ozalla The House of Representatives has called for the immediate release of outstanding funds approved for health agencies and placed federal, state and private health institutions on high alert following confirmation of an Ebola case in Abuja. The resolutions followed a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Hon. Amobi Godwin Ogah, Chairman […]
Akpabio Charges Door-to-Door Movement on National Renewal
By George Ozalla President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has charged the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement to take the message of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda to communities across the country and promote national unity, economic renewal and greater public participation in nation-building. Akpabio gave the charge on Friday in Abuja at the formal commissioning […]
Nutrition Bill: Okafor Assures Stakeholders of Impartial Legislative Review
By George Ozalla The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Nutrition and Food Security, Hon. Chike Okafor, has assured stakeholders that the committee will give fair consideration to all submissions on the proposed Nutritionists Registration Council of Nigeria Bill, insisting that lawmakers have not predetermined their position on the legislation. Okafor gave the […]
Akpabio Demands Results, Accountability Five Years After PIA Enactment
By George Ozalla The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, has challenged stakeholders in Nigeria’s petroleum industry to deliver measurable economic gains from the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), insisting that the success of the landmark legislation must be judged by tangible results rather than promises. Akpabio spoke on Wednesday at a stakeholders’ engagement […]
Akpabio Seeks Deeper Nigeria-UK Parliamentary Ties, Calls for Legislative Exchanges
By NEWSCOUNT Desk President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has called for stronger parliamentary relations between Nigeria and the United Kingdom, with particular emphasis on legislative cooperation, exchange programmes and capacity building. Akpabio made the call on Wednesday in Abuja when the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr Peter Vowles, paid him a courtesy visit […]
Nigeria Has Lost A Patriotic Elder Statesman, Akpabio Mourns Fasoranti
By NEWSCOUNT Desk President of the Senate, Godswill Obot Akpabio, has mourned the death of Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, the revered elder statesman and National Leader of Afenifere, describing his passing at the age of 100 as a profound loss to Nigeria, the Yoruba nation and his immediate family. In a statement signed by Hon. […]
Senators Endorse Akpabio for 11th Assembly Senate Presidency, Declare ‘No Vacancy’
By George Ozalla Some senators have endorsed Senate President Godswill Akpabio for the presidency of the 11th National Assembly, declaring that the position is not open for contest ahead of the 2027 general election. The declaration was made during plenary on Thursday after Akpabio responded to criticism of his comments during debate on the Suicide […]
Senate Seeks Urgent Relief for Flood, Erosion Victims
By NEWSCOUNT Desk The Senate has called on the Federal Government to provide urgent relief to communities devastated by flooding and erosion, particularly in Anambra, Ebonyi and Imo States, following reports of deaths, destruction of homes and farmlands, and damage to roads and other infrastructure. The resolutions followed motions presented during plenary by senators who […]
