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Forgiveness or Strategy? Akpabio Drops Lawsuits After Church Sermon, Critics See a Calculated Reset

Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s decision to withdraw all defamation suits after a New Year church sermon has been framed as forgiveness. Critics, however, see a subtler calculation: a strategic retreat that ends scrutiny, reshapes optics, and resets power without judicial accountability.

Akpabio Drops All Defamation Suits After Church Sermon, Signals New Year Reset

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Senate President Godswill Akpabio has withdrawn all defamation lawsuits against several individuals, including Senator Natasha Akpoti, after a New Year sermon in Uyo—framing the move as forgiveness and a reset for 2026.

Senate Confirms Prof. Joash Amupitan as INEC Chairman

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The Senate has confirmed Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan as Nigeria’s new INEC Chairman, following his screening at the National Assembly. Amupitan pledged to modernise Nigeria’s electoral process using drones and technology to reach remote areas, vowing that “no voter will be left behind.” His confirmation signals the start of a new era for Nigeria’s election management.

Akpabio, Bamidele in Explosive Closed-Door Shouting Match Over Leadership Style

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Senate President Akpabio and Senate Leader Bamidele clashed in a tense closed-door session over leadership style and unilateral appeal filings, revealing explosive fractures in Nigeria’s upper chamber.

“This Is Persecution” – Natasha Akpoti Accuses Akpabio of Orchestrating Personal Vendetta Over Sexual Harassment Petition

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Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti says Senate President Godswill Akpabio is executing a personal vendetta against her for exposing sexual misconduct.

Natasha to Submit Apology Letter as Senate Softens Stance After Court Ruling

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Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan prepares formal apology to fulfill court order after contempt ruling. Senate says her reinstatement is under review.

Senator Natasha Wins Court Case, Senate Stalls on Reinstatement After Suspension

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Senator Natasha wins court case overturning her 6-month suspension, but the Senate insists it will act only after she apologizes for contempt.

Senate Firestorm: Akpoti Says Suspension Was Orchestrated, Not Earned

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Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan slams her March 2025 suspension, claiming Senate President Akpabio premeditated it to silence her after a damning petition.

Abbo Blasts Akpabio: “You Exposed Natasha to Be Killed” — Ex-Senator Accuses Senate President of Bias, Contempt of Court

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Akpabio Natasha Suspension: Abbo Alleges Bias and Danger Former lawmaker Elisha Ishaku Abbo, who once represented Adamawa North, has accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of...

Senate Backs Tinubu’s Emergency Rule in Rivers State, Moves to Take Over Governance

IDNNMar 21, 20250

Federal Takeover and Reconciliation Mission In addition to approving the emergency rule, the Senate resolved to: Establish a joint ad hoc committee of both the Senate and House of Representatives to oversee Rivers State’s administration during the emergency. Set up a committee of eminent Nigerians to reconcile the warring factions within Rivers State's political landscape.