Embattled former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, has demanded N1bn damages from Senate President Godswill Akpabio for alleged defamation. Emefiele’s lawyer, Matthew Burkaa, in a notice to the Senate President dated February 19, 2024, faulted a “we don’t know what to charge Emefiele with” statement credited to Akpabio on February…
President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has urged the German government not to deport about 12,000 illegal migrants into Nigeria, saying such a move will aggravate security challenges in the country. Akpabio made the call on Wednesday when the German Ambassador to Nigeria, Annette Gunther paid him a visit in Abuja. Gunther, in her…
Senator Suleiman Kawu Sumaila argued that the closure violates the provisions of Nigeria’s constitution, which ensures the security and welfare of the people. Akpabio emphasized the need for the Senate to receive a thorough military briefing before deciding on the security implications of the border reopening call. Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced that the Senate…
