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Top 5 Stories Of The Day |Tinubu Claims Fuel Subsidy Removal Saved the Country from Bankruptcy

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Tinubu claims fuel subsidy removal saved the country from bankruptcy President Bola Tinubu stated that Nigeria was at risk of bankruptcy if his administration had not quickly removed the fuel subsidy and introduced key economic... Read More

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August 10, 2022

Kizz Daniel apologizes to Tanzanians, promises free show on Friday; ASUU declares ongoing examinations at Kaduna university illegal, seeks cancellation | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Kizz Daniel apologizes to Tanzanians, promises free show on Friday. ASUU declares ongoing examinations at Kaduna University illegal, seeks cancellation Abia women protest doctor”s continued detention nine weeks after his kidnapping. Controversy over PDP House of Reps ticket in Imo INEC speaks on documents allegedly altered in favor of Lawan, Akpabio Across Nigeria’s 36 states... Read More

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Minister Akpabio’s list was yet another distraction in the NDDC case, when will we get justice?

The events of last week on the floor of the Nigerian Senate eclipsed any farce that has occurred prior. The backdrop for this particular sequence of events was a probe of the Nigerian Niger Delta Commission. The commission had been in the news months prior after its acting chairman, Dr. Joi Nunieh was ousted by... Read More

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#NDDCProbe: Akpabio finally releases names of contract beneficiaries, but what next?

For as many who have been following the National Assembly probe of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) probe which has the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio at the centre stage, the latest update will certainly come as an interesting twist to the entire saga. Former Acting Managing Director for the NDDC, Joi... Read More

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NDDC: Akpabio insists on withholding documents allegedly indicting lawmakers

Although majority of Nigerians agree that corruption exists not just in the Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) but across the various arms of government, recent developments involving the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) appear to be putting paid to such speculations. After weeks of mudslinging between the former Managing Director of the Interim Management Committee... Read More

FG or Niger Deltans? Nigerians debate who to blame in NDDC saga

Politicians in Nigeria since our independence have struggled with moral decency. This in turn has caused a number of troubling issues. The oil issues of Southern Nigeria is a perfect example. Not only do the people of the South, particularly Niger Delta, feel cheated off their resources, they are also the ones who have to... Read More

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Akpabio incurs wrath of the House of Reps., but will he bend?

The news of late has been riddled with the interesting stories surrounding the ‘Niger Delta Development Commission’ NDDC. It began in an interview, where former MD for the NDDC, spilled the beans on the level of corruption plaguing the NDDC. In her interview, and following subsequent revelations, she detailed how deeply involved in the corruption... Read More

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Emergency or Political Skit: Acting NDDC MD loses consciousness during hearing

It’s been non-stop drama since the former Acting Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Joi Nunieh, publicly accused the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio of misappropriation of funds allotted to the commission. This is on the heels on the House of Representatives hearing to get an insight into these allegations. The hearing... Read More

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NDDC drama: Governor Wike saves Joi Nunieh after hours of house detention

For a while now, there has been some controversy surrounding the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) following the launch of an investigation on alleged corruption in the commission. While the spotlight is on a few actors, more and more Nigerians have expressed interest in this story as many have taken to social media to share... Read More

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More troubles for Godswill Akpabio | The #YNaijaCover

Former Acting Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Joy Nunieh, has claimed that she slapped the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio, for sexually assaulting her. She disclosed this during an interview with Arise TV where she said she is the only Nigerian woman who has slapped the minister. The incident, she said,... Read More

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What fate awaits Akapbio as more allegations of corruption spring up against him?

More and more allegations appear to be piling up against the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akapbio. Earlier accused of being at the centre of many discrepancies and corruption that goes on in the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). This accusation came from the immediate past acting Managing Director of the commission, Dr. Joi... Read More

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‘Fabrication from hell’ | Akpabio denies sponsorship of Avengers

Following the accusation by the Reformed Niger Delta Avengers linking him to militant group, Niger Delta Avengers, Senate Minority Leader, Senator Godswill Akpabio, on Monday, denied the allegation, describing it as “baseless, reckless and senseless,” and a “fabrication from hell.” Akpabio, who is a former Governor of Akwa Ibom state, said this in a statement signed by his Special... Read More

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EFCC ‘investigates Akpabio over N108bn loot’

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has begun investigations into the allegations that former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, now Senate Minority leader, Goodswill Akpabio looted N108 billion during his tenure between 2007 and 2015. According to the Punch, the EFCC has written a letter to five banks asking for information about the finances of... Read More

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PDP Senators deny being involved in plot to impeach Buhari

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Senate caucus, on Saturday, said that it was not involved in the alleged plot to impeach President Muhammadu Buhari, describing the report as “false, baseless and unfounded.” This was contained in a joint statement by the Senate Minority Leader, Godswill Akpabio; Minority Whip, Philip Aduda; and Deputy Minority Whip, Biodun Olujimi. They noted... Read More

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Why son of PDP chieftain accused of murder, walked free

An Akwa Ibom state High Court, on Thursday, acquitted the son of Albert Ukpanah, a dead Peoples Democratic Party chieftain, Odudu Ukpanah, of murder. The charges against the accused, according to the presiding judge, Justice Ezekiel Enang, could not be proven, hence, why the court discharged and acquitted him. The thirty-three year of Odudu was... Read More

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Akpabio, Wike, other PDP governors insist that convention will go on

Despite a court order barring the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from holding its national convention billed to hold in Port Harcourt, the party insists that the convention will go on as planned. According to Vanguard, the chairman of the national convention of and governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike, on Friday, said the party has... Read More

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Bayo Oluwasanmi: Yes! “Nigeria is fantastically corrupt”

“We have got the leaders of some fantastically corrupt countries coming to Britain … Nigeria and Afghanistan, possibly the two most corrupt countries in the world.” – Prime Minster David Cameron “I think he’s being honest about it… he’s talking about what he knows… I don’t think you can fault him.”- President Muhammadu Buhari... Read More

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‘PDP will be united in the next 48 hours’ -Akpabio dreams

The National Assembly caucus of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is divided over the National Chairman of the party, Ali Modu-Sherrif. According to The Sun, which spoke to a source present at a close door meeting held by the PDP lawmakers, there is no consensus among the lawmakers on Sheriff. Speaking after the closed door... Read More

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‘APC, Melaye, used the Chibok girls to win election’ – Akpabio

Former Akwa Ibom State Governor, now Senate Minority Leader, Senator Godswill Akpabio, on Thursday, affirmed that the All Progressive Congress used the issue of the kidnapped Chibok girls to win the 2015 general elections. Akpabio stated this during the deliberation of a motion moved by Senator Dino Melaye. The motion was entitled: “The Abduction of... Read More

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Senator Akpabio, Sahara Reporters lock horns on Twitter (READ)

An epic war of words erupted on Tuesday night between former governor of AKwa Ibom state, Senator Godswill Akpabio and New York-based news outfit, Sahara Reporters. The rift started when the news outfit- through its Twitter handle- alleged that Akpabio has links to the embattled Lekki Gardens which is under probe by the Lagos state... Read More

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Godswill Akpabio has been arrested by the EFCC | YNaija.com

December 11, 2015

BREAKING: Court of Appeal upholds Akpabio’s election

Contrary to what was reported yesterday, Goodwill Akpabio’s election has been upheld by the court of appeal. Akpabio is the senator representing the northwest senatorial district of Akwa Ibom state. The ruling was decided by a three-man panel of judges struck out the appeal of Mathew Okorie, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), challenging... Read More

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November 16, 2015

“Akpabio used to give out N3million as transport money” | Ex-Minister makes shocking revelation

A former Senator from Akwa Ibom State, John Udoedehe, has revealed that the former governor of the state, Godswill Akpabio usually gave out cash gifts each time the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held its caucus meeting. Udoedehe claims that Akpabio would refer to the money as transport fare for every politician that was present at the meeting and each... Read More

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Godswill Akpabio has been arrested by the EFCC | YNaija.com

October 17, 2015

EFCC arrests Senator Akpabio again

Former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Godswill Akpabio, has yet again, been detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for further interrogation. Akpabio was arrested on Friday by the EFCC but was released at night after being interrogated on issues bordering on corruption and fraud. The Senate Minority Leader, however, denied that he was arrested, insisting that... Read More

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August 18, 2015

Akpabio denies turning the government house to sex haven

Former Akwa Ibom governor Godswill Akpabio has denied the report that he turned the state government house into a sex haven during his tenure. The report was published by Punch on Saturday. Punch reported that government houses have become grounds where all sorts of activities take place, especially ‘epic lovemaking sessions’. Read Akpabio’s statement below. The... Read More

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August 16, 2015

Paradigm Initiative Nigeria wants Buhari to probe Dickson, Amaechi, and Akpabio

On the breach of privacy issue, an Internet freedom advocacy group has written President Muhammadu Buhari to protest the violation of human rights of private citizens, also the abuse of power by a group of incumbent and past governors. The group, Paradigm Initiative Nigeria (PIN), urged Buhari to investigate the politicians for hacking telephones, computers and... Read More

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No rift between Akpabio and Udom

So there has been alleged rift between the immediate past Governor of Akwa Ibom State and Minority Leader of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio and the present governor, Udom Emmanuel. The news has been making rounds in the media but Akpabio has vehemently refuted the allegation that he is unhappy with Emmanuel for alleged wastage... Read More

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Akpabio named Senate minority leader

Former governor of Akwa Ibom state and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senator (Akwa Ibom northwest), Godswill Akpabio has been named the minority‎ leader of the Senate. Akpabio was nominated by the south-south caucus of the PDP in the senate. But his nomination is against the standing rules of the Senate, which exempts first-term senators from holding... Read More

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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: PMB rejects armored vehicles, Akpabio says he is capable, B/Haram prisoners relocated to Abuja

APC chief says Fani-Kayode is jealous of Tinubu. Vanguard Dansuki says PMB never ordered dismantling of checkpoints. This Day Buhari reportedly rejects N400m armored vehicles. YNaija Bomb scare in Port Harcourt as court nullifies Rivers council polls. This Day Akpabio says he is capable of leading PDP in the senate. YNaija PDP deputy spokesperson in... Read More

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Peterson M. Ekanem: Akpabio’s claws on Gov. Udom Emmanuel’s government

I have read Arc. Ezekiel Nya-Etok’s perspective on the Akpabio third term cabinet in Gov. Emmanuel administration. Arc. Nya-Etok seems to imply that there is no cause for alarm. For Ekid people, who are grossly marginalized and unrepresented in the cabinet, Arc. Nya-Etok appears to tell them to be patient. This pacifist view of a profound... Read More

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