Tag: Godswill Akpabio

National Assembly Salaries Can’t Meet Constituents’ Demands – Akpabio

1Aug

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Legislature, News, Nigeria

National Assembly Salaries Can’t Meet Constituents’ Demands – Akpabio

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on Monday, expressed concerns about the inadequacy of salaries received by members of the National Assembly, stating that they are not enough to cater to the demands from their constituents. Akpabio made this statement during a debate on a motion sponsored by Abdulraman Kawu Suleiman, a member of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) representing Kano South. The motion focused on the impending strike planned by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the need to avert it. Akpabio acknowledged the enormous hardships brought about by the removal of petroleum subsidy, but urged the people to exercise patience with the government as steps are being taken to alleviate their suffering. He emphasized that lawmakers' earnings are meager compared to the volu...

Presidential Support Committee Suspends Akpabio Over Alleged Inactivity

27Jun

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

News, Nigeria

Presidential Support Committee Suspends Akpabio Over Alleged Inactivity

The Presidential Support Committee (PSC) on Saturday suspended its National Coordinator and Minister for Niger Delta, Senator Godswill Akpabio, for alleged inactivity and poor leadership. PSC took the decision during its national general meeting and merit award ceremony held in Abuja. According to a statement jointly signed by the PSC Founder and National Facilitator, Hon. Gideon Sammani and the organization’s Director of Media, Dr. Kailani Muhammad, the suspension order was carried out to ensure the survival and the revitalization of the PSC. Muhammad, who read the statement during the meeting, said: “While PSC has supported the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the re-election of President Muhammad Buhari in the 2019 election, regrettably it is gradually drifting due to failed...

NDDC-gate: Another Gory Exposure of An Ailing Nation

21Jul

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Corruption, Features, News, Niger Delta, Nigeria

NDDC-gate: Another Gory Exposure of An Ailing Nation

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) was developed by the Olusegun Obasanjo administration in pursuant of a concerted effort at genuinely developing the Niger Delta region which is blessed with natural resources. Nigeria has built its revenue generation around the income generated from crude oil such that sectors like agriculture have been sacrificed on the altar of oil. During the administration of former President Obasanjo, agitation heightened in the Niger Delta due to what they perceived as neglect of the region in spite of its contribution to the treasury of the nation. Youths in the area rose in arms destroying pipelines and vandalizing oil installations to attract the attention to the people of the region who were facing underdevelopment and threat to health due to oil s...

Reps Accuse Akpabio of Distorted Testimony During NDDC Misappropriation Hearing

20Jul

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Corruption, Finance, News, Niger Delta, Nigeria

Reps Accuse Akpabio of Distorted Testimony During NDDC Misappropriation Hearing

Members of Nigeria’s lower legislative chamber, House of Representative Committee panel probing mismanagement of fund in the Niger Delta Development Commission have faulted Godswill Akpabio, Minister of the Niger Delta Affairs of giving disparaging testimony during hearing. The presiding lawmaker, Honourable Thomas Ereyi-Tobi equally alleged that Akpabio lied under oath during his testimony. The lawmaker said, "I have listened attentively through all your submissions but I just want to tell you one thing, you came here to mislead the parliament and you are under oath. That is what you have done deliberately. "You decided to just come here and mislead the parliament. I want to put it to you that your submission and all the annexures, 8,9,10 and 11 are misleading. "Before then, y...

Akpabio Debunks Allegations by Former NDDC Managing Director, to Sue for Defamation

18Jul

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Crime, News, Nigeria

Akpabio Debunks Allegations by Former NDDC Managing Director, to Sue for Defamation

Senator Godswill Akpabio, minister of Niger Delta Affairs has said that his legal team has been instructed to institute a defamation suit against Ms Joy Nunieh, former acting managing director of the Interim Management Committee of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) over her allegations against him. Nunieh had made some grave allegations against the minister in interviews with reporters. In a statement on Thursday in Abuja, Anietie Ekong, special assistat on media to Akpabio descrbed the accusations as “cornucopia of false, malicious and libellous,” adding that the Minister will seek redress in a Court of law. The statement read, “The Honourable Minister’s initial attitude was to allow his lawyers and the judicial system vindicate him of the false allegations against h...

Ex-NDDC MD, Joy Nunieh, Barred from Leaving Rivers Home by Police Personnel

16Jul

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Breaking News, Corruption, News, Nigeria, Security

Ex-NDDC MD, Joy Nunieh, Barred from Leaving Rivers Home by Police Personnel

Operatives of the Nigerian Police Force on Thursday barricaded the Port Harcourt home of Joy Nunieh, former Acting Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, preventing her from going to the airport. Reports suggest Nunieh was scheduled to meet with Senate committee on NDDC in Abuja today. SaharaReporters reports that a source to her said, "Nunieh just called me now. The police have taken over her house since 4:00am in Port Harcourt. She is expected to testify before the House of Reps today. With a noticeable distress in her voice, she alleged the police broke into her premises and she expected they would take her away soon." Godswill Akpabio, Minister of Niger Delta Affairs and Nunieh have both been on the hot seat for alleged misappropriation of N40bn by the Interim Man...

Akpabio Slapped for Allegedly Sexually Harassing ex-NDDC MD, Nunieh

13Jul

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Crime, Human Rights, Justice, News, Nigeria, Security, Women Empowerment

Akpabio Slapped for Allegedly Sexually Harassing ex-NDDC MD, Nunieh

Former Acting Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has accused Godswill Akpabio, Minister of Niger Delta affairs of sexual harassment, saying she once slapped the minister for molesting her. Nunieh in an interview with Arise TV, on Monday said that the incident took place at the minister’s guest house in Abuja. She noted that her reaction to the molestation showed her zero tolerance for “nonsense” as a Rivers state woman. Nunieh said, “Why did he not tell Nigerians that I slapped him in his guest house at Apo? I am the only woman that slapped Akpabio. He thought he could come up on me. He tried to harass me sexually.” “I slapped him. He tried to come on me. I am an Ogoni woman and nobody jokes with us. I showed Akpabio that Rivers women do not tol...