National Assembly

‘Cooperation Isn’t Surrender’, Akpabio Defends National Assembly-Tinubu Ties Senate President Godswill Akpabio has defended the cordial relationship between the National Assembly and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying cooperation between both arms of government is driven by the national interest and should not be misconstrued as a surrender of the legislature’s constitutional independence. Speaking at the opening of the 2026 National Assembly Open Week in Abuja, Akpabio said the legislature would continue to work constructively with the executive while carrying out its constitutional responsibility. He stressed that the National Assembly was created to serve the people and should remain open, transparent…

Akpabio Daughter Got Juicy Position In NNPC Without Merit – Oshiomhole Senator Adams Oshiomhole has alleged that Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s daughter secured a “juicy position” in the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPC, without following due process. Oshiomhole made the allegation while speaking on the Mic On Podcast hosted by Seun Okinbaloye, where he defended his comments on the Senate’s handling of issues relating to the NNPC and a bench warrant issued against former NNPC Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari. The former Edo State governor also accused Akpabio of having a personal interest in the NNPC, claiming that…