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  • FG to prosecute nine over Akpabio’s impeachment rumour

    FG to prosecute nine over Akpabio’s impeachment rumour

    The Federal Government has filed a six-count charge against nine defendants for allegedly publishing false information on October 16 that the Department of State Services (DSS) laid siege to the National Assembly with a view to effecting the  impeachment of the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio.

    The charge, marked: FHC/ABJ/CR/555/2024 was filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja on October 21 by the Deputy Director, Public Prosecution of the Federation, A. A. Yusuf.

    Listed as defendants are the Incorporated Trustee of  Order Paper (on whose online platform the false information was allegedly published), Oke Epia (founder/publisher and Executive Director of Order Paper); Tony Okeke Ofodile (Head of Operations); Edna Bill Ulaeto (Admin/Finance Executive) and Elizabeth Atime (National Assembly lead reporter, author of report).

    Others are Regina Udo (Coordinator of Programmes); Leah Twaki (Social Media Executive); Idongesit Joseph Ekoh (Admin Support) and Edoesomi Sharon Omonegho (National Assembly correspondent).

    Counts in the charge read as follows:

    *False information under Section 24(1)(a) of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc.) Act 2015 (as amended 2024).

    That you, Order Paper (Incorporated Trustee), of Suit C12, Halima Plaza, Plot 1496, Balanga Street, Area 11, Garki, Abuja, through your agents, Oke Epia, Tony Okeke Ofordile, Edna Bill Ulacto, and Elizabeth Atime, and others at large on or about the 16th of October 2024 knowingly published false information via your online platform, alleging that the Department of State Services (DSS) laid siege to the National Assembly over plans to impeach the Senate President, which you knew to be false, thereby committing an offence contrary to Section 24(1)(a) of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc.) Act 2015 and punishable under the same section. 

    *Cyber Defamation under Section 24(1)(b) of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc.) Act 2015).

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    That you, Order Paper (Incorporated Trustee), of Suit C12, Halima Plaza, Plot 1496, Balanga Street, Area 11, Garki, Abuja, through your agents, Oke Epia, Edna Bill Ulacto, and Elizabeth Atime, on or about the 16th of October 2024, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court intentionally published defamatory statements regarding the Department of State Services and the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, on your online platform, which ‘was accessible to the public, with the intent to harm their reputations, thereby committing an offence contrary to Section 24(1)b) of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc.) Act 2015 and punishable under the same section. 

    *Defamation under Section 375 of the Criminal Code Act), 

    That you, Order Paper (Incorporated Trustee), of Suit C12, Halima Plaza, Plot 1496, Balanga Street, Area 11, Garki, Abuja, through your agents, Oke Epia, Edna Bill Ulacto, and Elizabeth Atime, on or about the 16th of October 2024 knowingly published defamatory material on your online platform, accusing the Department of State Services of unlawful actions, thereby injuring the reputation of the Department of State Services, bringing them into public ridicule, an offence contrary to Section 375 of the Criminal Code Act.

    *Defamation under Section 375 of the Criminal Code Act. 

    That you, Order Paper (Incorporated Trustee), of Suit C12, Halima Plaza, Plot 1496, Balanga Street, Area 11, Garki, Abuja, through your agents, Oke Epia, Edna Bill Ulaeto, and Elizabeth Atime, on or about the 16th of October 2024 knowingly published defamatory material on your online platform, accusing the Department of State Services of unlawful actions, thereby injuring the reputations of Senator Godswill Akpabio, bringing them into public ridicule, an offence contrary to Section 375 of the Criminal Code Act. 

    *Publication of False News with Intent to Cause Public Fear and Disturbance under Section $9 of the Criminal Code Act. 

    That you, Order Paper (Incorporated Trustee) of Suit C12, Halima Plaza, Plot 1496, Balanga Street, Area 11, Garki, Abuja, through your agents, Oke Epia, Edna Bill Ulaeto, and Elizabeth Atime, on or about the 16th of October 2024 with the intent to cause public fear and disturbance, published false information on your platform alleging that the DSS laid siege to the National Assembly, thereby committing an offence contrary to Section 59 of the Criminal Code Act and punishable under the same Act. 

    *That you, Order Paper (Incorporated Trustee), of Suit C12, Halima Plaza, Plot 1496, Balanga Street, Area 11, Garki, Abuja, through your agents Edna Bill Ulacto, Elizabeth Atime, and Oke Epia, on or about the 16th of October 2024 conspired among yourselves to commit an illegal act, to wit: the dissemination of false information regarding the Department of State Services (DSS) allegedly laying siege to the National Assembly over plans to impeach the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, an offence contrary to Section $16(a) of the Criminal Code Act and punishable under the same section. 

    No date has been set for the arraignment of the defendants.

  • Akpabio dismisses impeachment plot against him

    Akpabio dismisses impeachment plot against him

    Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Wednesday, October 16, dismissed reports about an impeachment plot against him, saying members of the red chamber are united.

    Akpabio spoke during plenary amid reports that personnel of the Department of State Services (DSS) had occupied the National Assembly Complex in the early hours of Wednesday to stop the alleged move to impeach him as Senate President.

    The online reports fueled speculation that some aggrieved Northern Senators, (allegedly dissatisfied with President Bola Tinubu) are reviving an earlier attempt to remove Akpabio from office.

    The Senate President urged the general public to disregard the rumour, saying that senators were holding plenary peacefully and observing their official duty without any hindrance.

    Akpabio said: “We are here, sitting down and doing our work, very peacefully, oblivious of the mischief that is going on behind us.”

    He thereafter referred the issue to the Senate Committee on Special Duties for further investigation.

    He directed the committee to report their findings back to the Senate in plenary in 24 hours.

    He said: “The fake news is hereby referred to the committee on special duties and should report back to the senate in 24 hours.”

    Akpabio said the reports of a plot to impeach him were aimed at blackmailing him and the entire Senate to drive readership and traffic to the media platforms that reported the rumour.

    “It is part of what we pass through daily. You see that they use AI to inject something to turn it around to drive traffic.

    “I understand that they are being paid by YouTube if they have a lot of traffic.

    “Whoever brought out this fake news must be getting a lot of payment because of the traffic going on, but I hope the public is aware that this is total fake news,” Akpabio said.

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    The Senate President reiterated that members of the upper chamber are united.

    “The chamber is very stable and the issue of impeachment does not come in. So, (Senator) Kaka (Shehu), please investigate and report back to us as soon as practicable,” Akpabio said.

    Chairman of the Senate Committee on Special Duties, Kaka Shehu, in his response, assured that his committee would investigate the issue and report back to the Senate as soon as possible.

    This is the second time there will be an impeachment report against Akpabio.

    Barely two months after the Senate was inaugurated, there were reports of a plot to remove Akpabio from office.

    One of the allegations was that he could be a “yes man” of President Tinubu and may ultimately turn the 10th National Assembly into a “rubber stamp” of the presidency.

    Some also claimed he needed to be more tactical and sensitive whenever he spoke.

    However, none of the senators confirmed that there existed a plot to impeach Akpabio.

    The spokesman of the Senate, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, dismissed the speculation, claiming that the upper chamber was united and that removing Akpabio from office was impossible.

  • Southern youths flay fake video against Akpabio

    Southern youths flay fake video against Akpabio

    A coalition of youths in Southern Nigeria has condemned  a negative viral video against Senate President Godswill Akpabio describing it as the handiwork of mischief makers.

    The groups from the Southern Youth Development Forum inc and youth leaders from Eket, Ikot Ekpene, Oron, and Uyo federal constituencies of Akwa Ibom State said the video was to undermine the integrity and humanist posture of the Senate President.

    In a statement in Uyo jointly signed by Mr James Akpan, Uduak Humphrey and Uchenna Idechukwuka, the group said that Akpabio couldn’t have said that Nigerians should go and eat free food because of the hard times.

    “The fake video circulating in social media against the Senate President, senator Godswill akpabio is an insult to the people of Akwa ibom and the Niger Delta where the Distinguished Senator Godswill Akpabio comes from.

    “We see this as sponsored by the people who are unhappy with the Senate President’s popularity in the country and are  making attempts to cause  disaffection among the people,” the statement said.

    The group warned the enemies of Akpabio to know that he is loved and appreciated by Nigerians because of his humaneness and track record of good governance.

     “We are solidly behind him and  no amount of blackmail will make the people to hate him. The doctored video is also to create impressions that Akpabio is anti people but they don’t know him as we do.

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    “As commissioner, governor and minister Akpabio has carved a niche for himself as a man who turned boys to men, a detribalised Nigerian, a great philanthropist, a great man who has affected the lives of so many people.

    “This is a man who changed the face of governance in Akwa Ibom state and the Niger Delta. His support for President Bola Tinubu is also making some people envious of him. Akpabio as Senate President is busy mobilising the grassroots for Mr President.

    “No amount of fake news will distract him or his followers who are growing across region. We are ready to raise more followers for the President through Akpabio because he is a man who loves the masses,” the youths maintained.

    They cautioned those playing politics of blackmail, and fake news to desist henceforth,  “as we are with the Senate President, his followers cut across nigeria and are  beyond religion and ethnicity”.

    Emeka Obielom, a supporter of the Senate President and International coordinator of the Team Good Governance group,  said that Senate President remains the strong voice for the masses.

    Obielom, who spoke from outside the country, said that Southeastern youth groups stand with the Senate President adding that the group will continue to invest their loyalty and support for him  because of what he  represents in terms of good governance and his well vouched pedigree.

  • GCON on Akpabio well deserved, APC group

    GCON on Akpabio well deserved, APC group

    A group, APC Media Network, has felicitated with the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, over his conferment of the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) by President Bola Tiinubu.

    In a statement on Tuesday, the group’s Director General, Otuekong Iniobong John, said that Akpabio deserves the second most prestigious national honour in the country in view of his many years of meritorious service to Akwa Ibom state and the nation. 

    Iniobong in the statement recalled the many achievements of Akpabio as governor of Akwa Ibom state, minister and currently as Senate President.

    He described Akpabio as a nationalist, a pillar of support to the Tinubu’s administration, adding that the APC Media Network was very proud to identify with him.

    The statement reads in parts: “As a group,we are delighted to extend our warmest congratulations to our Grand Leader, Distinguished Senator Godswill Akpabio, the Senate President, on his well -deserved conferment of the prestigious honour of Grand Commander of the Order of Niger, the second highest national honour in the land, by the President and Commander -in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,His Excellency, President Bola Tinubu.

    “This momentous honour is a tastement to his remarkable achievements and tireless contributions to nation building 

    ‘As Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State,he served the state so well and  recorded unparalleled legacies. He is the greatest of the great political leaders ever produced by the state.

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    “As President of the 10th Senate and the Chairman of the National Assembly,he has demonstrated capacity, political sagacity and dexterity, wisdom, administrative acumen.

    “That is the reason we are witnessing a peaceful, stable and united Senate and he has been a stabilizing factor in this administration.

    “We are happy and proud to be associated with him and we must not fail to state that he’s our pride,hero, source of inspiration and motivation.

    “Finally, the APC Media Network appreciates President Bola Tinubu for recognizing the political pedigree and contributions of our Grand Leader to nation building and confering the prestigious honour on him and we are sure it will spur him to be more dedicated to the service of our fatherland”.

  • Tinubu confers GCON honour on Akpabio, Kekere-ekun

    Tinubu confers GCON honour on Akpabio, Kekere-ekun

    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the conferment of the prestigious Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) national honor on Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and the Chief Justice of the Federation, Justice Kudirat Kekere-ekun.

    President Tinubu made the announcement in a national broadcast to commemorate the 64th Independence Anniversary on Tuesday

    This esteemed award is one of Nigeria’s highest honors, ranking below the Grand Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (GCFR), typically reserved for the President and Vice President.

    Besides the Vice President, who is statutorily conferred with the honour, previous recipients of the GCON include notable figures such as Aliko Dangote. 

    In addition to the GCON awards, President Tinubu also announced Deputy Senate President and Speaker of the House of Representatives have been honored with the Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR) while the Deputy Speaker of the House has received the Commander of the Order of Niger (CON).

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    These national honors are awarded annually to recognise outstanding contributions to Nigeria’s development and growth. 

    The President said a full list of 2024 national honours recipients will be announced soon, following tradition.

    “As is the tradition, the government will soon announce all the beneficiaries of our national honours for 2024.  

    “The Senate President and the Chief Justice of the Federation have been conferred with the honour of the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON). The Deputy Senate President and Speaker of the House of Representatives have the honour of Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR), while the deputy speaker of the House has been awarded Commander of the Order of Niger (CON),” he announced.

  • Independence: Nigeria’s brightest days ahead of us, says Akpabio

    Independence: Nigeria’s brightest days ahead of us, says Akpabio

    Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Sunday, September 29, called on Nigerians to remain patient and hopeful, assuring them that the nation’s best days are yet to come.

    Akpabio made these remarks during the Inter-Denominational Church Service held at the National Christian Centre in Abuja, in commemoration of Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary.

    Addressing the congregation, Akpabio acknowledged the country’s challenges but emphasized the importance of optimism and resilience as the nation moves forward.

    He said: “Yes, the road ahead may be bumpy. Yes, there will be setbacks. But together, united in our faith and love for Nigeria, we will prevail.

    “Our journey to become a prosperous nation is just beginning and I urge each of you to be patient, to hold on to hope, and to believe that change is not only possible but inevitable.

    “Nigeria’s brightest days are ahead of us. Together, with unwavering belief, we will build a nation that our children and generations to come will be proud of.”

    Akpabio acknowledged the indomitable spirit of Nigerians to withstand and overcome a myriad of challenges from the earliest struggles for independence up to date.

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    “Undoubtedly, the Nigerian nation is defined by resilience. From our earliest struggles for independence to the challenges of modern governance, we have continually shown our indomitable spirit.

    “When faced with adversity, we rise. When confronted with challenges, we unite. Today, I thank God for the Nigerian spirit that has led us through turbulent times, across our Red Seas and Jordan Rivers, over our hills and mountains, and through every valley we have encountered,” Akpabio said.

    He particularly commended the leadership qualities of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for steering the ship of the nation toward the path of prosperity.

    Akpabio said President Tinubu’s leadership gave the nation hope that “Nigeria can and will be better” adding that Tinubu’s “courage and dedication to Nigeria’s advancement is indeed inspirational.”

    The Senate President recalled some pro-development laws passed by the 10th National Assembly which were aimed at bringing renewed hope to the citizenry and fostering growth in key sectors.

    “As we commemorate Nigerias’ independence today, let us celebrate the achievements that have brought us this far.

    “Every milestone we have crossed is a testament to our collective will, strength, and determination as Nigerians. Our nation is in the process of a Renewed Hope Project that is tailored to rejuvenate our economy, empower our people, and lift the most vulnerable among us,” Akpabio said.

    Earlier, the Archbishop of Abuja, Methodist Church of Nigeria, Most Rev. Michael Akinwale preached a sermon of hope for the country when he spoke prophetically of seeing a dream that Nigeria would be great again and become one among the giants of nations of the world.

    Also in his remarks, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume said the government was making “huge progress.”

    He made specific reference to the efforts made by the government including the Students Loans scheme, gains recorded in the battle against insecurity, and the CNG initiatives.

    “There is hope. I have a dream too, that this country under Asiwaju is going to be the most blessed, most successful, and prosperous in Africa and the world,” Akume said.

  • Akpabio: Senator Ubah was a pillar in 10th Senate

    Akpabio: Senator Ubah was a pillar in 10th Senate

    • Says I threw away my phone when I heard of his death

    President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, yesterday described the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah as one of the pillars of the 10th Senate.

    He said he threw away his phone when he heard the news that he had passed on.

    The former Akwa Ibom State governor recalled his instant reaction when he received the news of the sudden death of Senator Ubah, over a fortnight ago, saying, “I was jolted.”

    Akpabio made these assertions when he led some of his colleagues on a condolence visit to the widow of the late lawmaker, Uchenna, in his Lagos residence.

    A statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Jackson Udom, quoted him as saying: “I was jolted when I received the news of the death of a very dedicated and patriotic colleague, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah.

    “When I received a call from Senator (Barinada) Mpigi, that I should talk to you, I never knew it was the news of Senator Ubah’s death.

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    “I was thinking of something else and even asked to speak with him not knowing that it was about his demise.

    “If you could remember, I didn’t conclude the conversation with you. I threw away the phone because of the shock.

    “We never thought Senator Ubah would die in the next 40 years, but who are we to question God?”

    According to Akpabio, “Senator Ubah was one of the pillars in the 10th Senate. Let me also apologise for my inability to get back to you after that call that ended abruptly. I was so devastated and traumatised about the news.

    “We learnt of your arrival in the country two days ago and so we decided to come and condole you and the children as well as other members of the family.”

    To the children, Akpabio said, “your father brought you to the world and handed you over to God.  You have to keep the memories of your late father alive. Death can happen to anybody but my prayer is that none of us should bury our children. Be proud that you are alive to bury your father and not the other way round.

    “On behalf of the 10th Senate, where your late father and husband belonged, we console you all. We can’t question God, we can only say, it is the will of God. We wouldn’t have wished this for any of our colleagues or anyone else.

    “We would be there with you all the way, in order to give him a befitting burial. He left so many legacies. May his soul rest in peace and may you be strong in the Lord to take care of the children.”

    In his response, on behalf of the family Prince Chidi Orizu (Capt), thanked the President of the Senate and his entourage for finding time to visit the family. He promised to keep the Senate and its leadership informed on the burial plans.

  • Senate President tasks media on climate change reporting

    Senate President tasks media on climate change reporting

    Senate President Godswill Akpabio, on Friday, charged the Nigerian media to accord special attention to reporting climate change issues.

    Akpabio’s advice was contained in a statement by his special adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh to commemorate this year’s World Press Freedom Day.

    Speaking on the theme of this year’s celebration, “A Press for the Planet: Journalism in the Face of the Environmental Crisis,” Akpabio charged the media to make conscious efforts in setting a climate change agenda and engage in aggressive education of the people about the environment and the negative effects of climate change.

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    Akpabio said: “The theme for this year’s World Press Freedom Day is in sync with the global attention accorded to issues of environment and as the conscience of the society, it behooves the media to be deliberate in their reportage of climate issues.

    “Environment and climate are life and we must be part of the conservation of the environment for humanity to thrive before we talk about politics and related issues”.

    The Senate President noted that the world was faced with the issue of global warming, which Nigeria is also not immune to, adding that the media could do more in public enlightenment and education for the understanding of every citizen.

    Akpabio, however, celebrated the Nigerian journalists for their sacrifices despite working under inclement conditions promising that the 10th National Assembly will always stand for a free press in the country.

  • Senate passes Southeast Development Commission Bill

    Senate passes Southeast Development Commission Bill

    The Southeast will soon have an intervention agency to fast-track the development of the region.

    A bill seeking for the establishment of the Southeast Development Commission (SEDC) was passed by the Senate yesterday.

    SEDC, according to the bill, will receive and manage allocations from the Federation Account for the reconstruction and rehabilitation of roads and houses as well as the  provision of other infrastructural damages suffered by the region during the civil war.

    Members of the House of Representatives on December 21, 2023, unanimously passed the bill after the third reading and sent it to the Senate for concurrence.

    Senators, after a clause-by-clause consideration of the bill by the  Committee of the Whole chaired by  Senate President Godswill Akpabio, okayed the proposed law.

    A part of the bill reads: The commission, when established, shall among other functions,   conceive, plan and implement the set rules and regulations, projects and programmes for the sustainable development of the Southeast states in the field of transportation, including roads, health, education, employment, agriculture, industrialisation, housing and urban development, water supply, electricity and telecommunications; cause the Southeast states to be surveyed to ascertain measures which are necessary to promote its physical and socio-economic development.

    “Implement all the measures approved for the development of the Southeast states by the Federal Government and the member states of the commission; identify factors inhibiting the development of the Southeast states and assist the member states in the formulation and implementation of policies to ensure sound and efficient management of the resources of the Southeast states; assess and report on any project being funded or carried out in the Southeast states by mineral extracting and mining companies, oil and gas producing companies, and any other company, including non-governmental organisations and ensure that funds released for such projects are properly utilised.

    “The commission shall also  tackle ecological and environmental problems that arise from the extraction and mining of solid mineral, exploration of oil mineral in the Southeast states and advise the Federal Government and the member states on the prevention and control of oil spillages, gas flaring and environmental pollution; liaise with the various solid mineral extraction and mining companies and oil and gas prospecting and producing companies on all matters of pollution prevention and control; and execute such other works and perform such other functions which in the opinion of the Commission are required for the sustainable development of the Southeast states and its peoples.”

    Akpabio noted that once the bill becomes law, it would bring development to the region.  

    He said: “It’s a very important bill passed by this 10th Senate, this bill addresses all the fears of our brothers and sisters from the Southeast.

    “I want to say congratulations. I pray this commission will bring a lot of development to Southeast.  It will assist them to stop any form of agitation and bring peace to the region. When harmonised, it will address  the fears of the people of the Southeast.”

    Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Benjamin Kalu expressed gratitude to the Senate for passing the bill. 

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    Kalu, who sponsored the bill, said its passage came at a time when the Southeast Caucus of the National Assembly is championing an initiative, known as   Peace in Southeast Project (PISE-P).

    The initiative is a non-political movement that would adopt a non-kinetic approach to resolving the problems in the Southeast.

    Kalu said that once the commission is established, its impact would be felt in the region, especially in terms of jobs, businesses and infrastructure.

    He expressed optimism that President  Tinubu would assent to the bill when transmitted to him.

    Kalu said: “I’m grateful to my colleagues in the Senate led by   Senator Godswill Akpabio for passing through 3rd reading of the bill seeking the establishment of Southeast Development Commission (SEDC), which I sponsored.

    “I am equally grateful to my colleagues in the House who supported and passed the bill recently.

    “The commission is very important because when established it will help in the rebuilding of the post-war reconstruction that has not been attended to over  50 years.

    With the passage at both chambers, a conference committee will be set up to harmonise differences between the one passed by the House and that of the Senate before it will be transmitted to President Bola  Tinubu for his assent.

  • Akpabio disowns online loan application initiative

    Akpabio disowns online loan application initiative

    Senate President Godswill Akpabio has disowned an online palliative loan application allegedly being floated by his office.

    Akpabio in a statement titled: “Disclaimer: Fake Senate’s Online Loan Application” and signed by his special adviser on media and publicity, Eseme Eyiboh, in Abuja, said the advertisement which is on Facebook was the handiwork of fraudsters.

    He advised members of the public to be wary of criminal elements out to defraud through bogus initiatives purportedly initiated by him.

    The statement reads in part: “The attention of the Office of the President of the Senate has been drawn to a fake ‘N200,000 Palliative Loan by the Senate’ bearing the picture of Senator Godswill Akpabio with the coat of Arms and Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) logo on the Facebook handle of one Templeshort, requesting unsuspecting members of the public to apply and ‘Get Instant Loan Approval’.

    “We wish members of the public to know that this advertisement did not emanate from the Office of the President of the Senate but it is the handiwork of fraudsters and unscrupulous elements who are out to exploit hapless Nigerians.

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    “The general public should note that the Office of the President of the Senate has nothing to do with Templeshort and does not in any way have any connection with anyone operating a Facebook handle by the name Templeshort.

    “The president of the Senate does not and is not operating any loan programme or palliative arrangement; neither is Senator Godswill Akpabio working in conjunction with the CBN or any other financial institution on any loan facility as palliative.

    “We, therefore, advise members of the public to be wary of these criminal elements, who are experts in employing underhand methods to prey on unsuspecting Nigerians, and disregard this advertisement and similar advertisements purportedly being sponsored online by the Senate for loans or palliative.

    “No such loan or palliative exists in the office of the President of the Senate or the name of Senator Godswill Akpabio.”