Ireti Kingibe
Ireti Kingibe is a Nigerian senator representing the Federal Capital Territory. She is known for her advocacy on women's issues and has served as the chairperson of the Senate Committee on Women Affairs. Kingibe has been an outspoken critic of policies and actions that she perceives as detrimental to the legislative process and has emphasized the importance of following Senate rules. Recently, she publicly addressed a controversy involving her colleague Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan regarding a seating reassignment in the Senate, asserting that such issues should not overshadow the institution's legislative responsibilities.
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Ireti Kingibe is a Senator in Nigeria.
INEC warns 2027 polls won't be perfect, assures capacity
Nigeria· 2026-03-02
The townhall featured guests including Sen. Ireti Kingibe, focusing on the recent Electoral Act amendments.
FCT polls reveal limits of real-time result transmissionNigeria· 2026-03-01Senator Ireti Kingibe expressed concerns over the poor fund releases for the Ministry of Women Affairs.
Minister Seeks Review of Women Affairs Budget for 2026Nigeria· 2026-02-16
Ireti Kingibe, a serving senator and member of the Labour Party, attended the ADC event.
ADC Coalition Targets Governors Ahead of 2027 ElectionsNigeria· 2025-07-05
Ireti Kingibe was among the prominent figures present at the event.
Tinubu Group Calls Opposition Coalition a Recycling HubNigeria· 2025-07-03
Ireti Kingibe is the senator representing the Federal Capital Territory.
Atiku, Obi Join Forces Against TinubuNigeria· 2025-07-03
Senator Ireti Kingibe of the Labour Party attended the media conference for the opposition coalition.
Opposition Coalition Unveiled in Abuja: Atiku, Obi, El-RufaiNigeria· 2025-07-02
Ireti Kingibe is the incumbent senator representing the Federal Capital Territory and is involved in the leadership crisis within the Labour Party.
Election 2027: Kingibe's Senate Seat TargetedNigeria· 2025-06-08
Senator Ireti Kingibe criticized the clampdown on properties as unconstitutional and high-handed.
Wike, Kingibe trade words over clampdown on ground rent debtorsNigeria· 2025-05-30
Kingibe is a Senator who chaired the disciplinary committee investigating Abure.
Abure probe begins, Kingibe, others suspendedNigeria· 2025-05-08
Senator Ireti Kingibe was suspended by the Labour Party over alleged anti-party activities.
Labour Party suspends Otti, Nwokocha, Kingibe, othersNigeria· 2025-05-07
Ireti Kingibe is a member of the Senate committee overseeing Rivers State.
Senate sets up committee to oversee Rivers administrator – Punch NewspapersNigeria· 2025-05-06
Ireti Kingibe currently occupies the lone senatorial seat in the Federal Capital Territory.
APC vows to dislodge Kingibe, others in FCT takeoverNigeria· 2025-04-18
Senator Ireti Kingibe is also calling for the decision to be overturned.
NBA faults N'Assembly's use of voiceNigeria· 2025-03-23
Senator Ireti Kingibe condemned the use of a voice vote in approving the declaration of emergency rule.
APC, opposition continue battle as PDP govs head for courtNigeria· 2025-03-22
Ireti Kingibe has condemned the National Assembly’s use of voice vote in approving the declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State.
Ireti Kingibe faults voice vote in Rivers emergency rule approvalNigeria· 2025-03-21Senator Ireti Kingibe, a 70-year-old colleague of hers, said on national TV that she was not on the right path.
The vindication of Akpabio’s honourNigeria· 2025-03-17
Senator Ireti Kingibe promised to champion the probe of sexual harassment allegations raised by Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio.
FCT senator backs Akpabio’s probe on sexual harassment allegationNigeria· 2025-03-15Senator Ireti Kingibe vowed to champion the sexual harassment allegation raised by Kogi Central lawmaker Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio.
Kingibe makes U-turn, demands alleged sexual harassment probeNigeria· 2025-03-14Senator Ireti Kingibe is an example of a woman who continues to face the harshest forms of discrimination and hostility in our public space.
Obi demands action for women's rights, cites Kingibe, Natasha casesNigeria· 2025-03-08Senator Ireti Kingibe spoke on the issue and came across as conservative and more invested in upholding the norms of the institution.
Akpabio finally stops hiding behind womenNigeria· 2025-03-06
Senator Ireti Kingibe appeared to support Akpabio, stating that Natasha enjoyed more privileges compared to other female lawmakers.
Wife defends Akpabio as Natasha accuses Senate President of sexual harassmentNigeria· 2025-03-01
Ireti Kingibe has berated her colleague Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over her outburst regarding the seating reassignment in the Senate.
Ireti Kingibe slams Natasha over outburst on seating arrangementNigeria· 2025-02-28