By NEWSCOUNT Desk President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, has expressed deep sadness over the crash of a Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft near Igbokoda in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, describing the incident as a painful moment for the nation and the Nigerian Air Force. The aircraft crashed on Monday […]
Akpabio Backs Australian Speaker for IPU Presidency, Seeks Stronger Nigeria-Australia Ties
By NEWSCOUNT Desk President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has assured the Speaker of the Australian House of Representatives, Hon. Milton Dick, of Nigeria’s support for his candidature for the Presidency of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU). Akpabio gave the assurance in Abuja while receiving the Australian Speaker, who visited Nigeria to seek the support […]
Akpabio Leads Nigeria’s Delegation to IPU Assembly in Tanzania
By NEWSCOUNT Desk President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, is leading Nigeria’s delegation to the 153rd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Arusha, Tanzania. The Assembly is scheduled for October 5 to 9, 2026, and will bring together parliamentarians from IPU member countries to deliberate on issues relating to good governance, inclusion, community empowerment […]
Nigeria @66: Akpabio Celebrates Resilience, Urges Unity
By NEWSCOUNT Desk President of the Senate and Chairman of the National Assembly, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, GCON, has congratulated Nigerians on the occasion of the country’s 66th Independence Anniversary, urging citizens to promote love, unity and faith in Nigeria’s future. Akpabio, in a goodwill message released on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, through his Special […]
Nigeria Determined to Forge Stronger Ties with Australia – Akpabio
By George Ozalla President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has said Nigeria is determined to forge stronger ties with Australia, particularly in areas such as mining and steel development. Akpabio stated this in Abuja on Monday while hosting the Speaker of the Australian House of Representatives, Milton Dick, to a dinner attended by lawmakers, diplomats, […]
Akpabio Urges Nigerians to Keep Faith in Nigeria, Reject Division
By NEWSCOUNT Desk President of the Senate, Godswill Obot Akpabio, has urged Nigerians to remain hopeful about the future of the country and reject tribalism, bitterness and division, stressing the need for greater unity, sacrifice and commitment to building a peaceful and prosperous nation. Akpabio made the call at an inter-denominational church service held at […]
POLAM: 87 Get Federal Jobs, 800 Receive Grants, 1,500 Solar Streetlights Installed
By NEWSCOUNT Desk The member representing Irepo/Orelope/Olorunsogo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. (Dr.) Prince Olaide Lateef Mohammed, popularly known as POLAM, has presented a three-year scorecard of his representation, highlighting federal employment opportunities, education support, infrastructure projects, agricultural assistance and empowerment programmes since his assumption of office in 2023. Mohammed presented the […]
Akpabio Offers Prayers For End To Banditry, Terrorism In Nigeria
By George Ozalla President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has offered prayers for an end to banditry and terrorism in Nigeria and for peaceful conduct of the 2027 general elections. Akpabio offered the prayers during a visit to the Prayer Ground of St. Padre Pio at St. Giovanni Rotondo in Italy, where he said he […]
Akpabio: Banking Sector Stronger, Insecurity Will Soon End
By NEWSCOUNT Desk Senate President Godswill Akpabio has declared that Nigeria’s banking sector has become stronger and more resilient, assuring Nigerians that the insecurity confronting the country will soon be defeated. Akpabio made the declarations while rallying Nigerians behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic and security reforms, stressing that financial sector reforms, security operations and […]
NASS Transmits Constitution Amendment Bill To 36 State Assemblies
By George Ozalla The National Assembly has transmitted the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026, to the Houses of Assembly of the 36 states for consideration and approval. The transmission, carried out on Wednesday, September 16, by the Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana, marks the next stage […]
