News
Fani-Kayode reacts to Akpabio’s emergence as Senate President
All Progressives Congress, APC chieftain Femi Fani-Kayode has claimed that the emergence of Godswill Akpabio as president of the 10th Senate was a victory for President Bola Tinubu.
National Daily earlier reported that the Akwa Ibom South-West Senator on Tuesday, defeated Zamfara West Senator Abdul’aziz Yari to emerge the new senate president.
He polled 63 votes to defeat his only rival, Aziz Yari who got 46 votes.
READ ALSO: Senate Presidency: Defiant Yari battles Akpabio as voting commences
However, Fani-Kayode, an APC chieftain, in a tweet, claimed that the victory was for Tinubu and the ruling party.
He wrote, “Congratulations to our new Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio and our new Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin.
“This is yet another great victory for our leader, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and for our great party, the APC. Glory be to God”!
-
Latest6 days agoIsrael marks 3 years since October 7 Hamas attack amid Gaza strikes, election debate
-
Energy6 days agoFuel Battle: Dangote, marketers and government clash over petrol imports
-
Energy1 week agoPetrol, diesel prices rise 86% in 2026 as costs hit fresh highs
-
Football7 days agoNigeria’s World Cup exit under spotlight as FIFA’s DR Congo files emerge
-
Energy1 week agoHas Iran lost control of the Strait of Hormuz? Oil flows rebound as war disruptions persist
-
Latest23 hours agoFull List: Meet the 2026 Nobel Prize winners across six categories
-
Latest7 days agoUS Court set to rule on release of FBI, DEA records on Tinubu
-
Business7 days agoNigerian investors at a crossroads as fixed-income yields slide