BREAKING: Nigerian Senator Dies On New Year’s Eve

A Nigerian senator, Senator Godiya Akwashiki (SDP/Nasarawa North), has reportedly died at the age of 52, following a protracted illness.

The lawmaker was born on Aug.3, 1973, in Angba Iggah, Nassarawa Eggon, Nasarawa.

A family source, who confirmed the incident to newsmen on condition of anonymity on Thursday in Nassarawa Eggon, said that Akwashiki died in an Indian hospital on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.

He said that the death of the senator was a big blow and had left a big vacuum given his commitment to development of the senatorial zone and empowerment programmes..

“Since in the history of Nasarawa North, Sen. Akwashiki was the best Senator, Nasarawa North ever produced due to his purposeful leadership.

“His projects is in every nook and cranny of the constituency as he was the only Senator that re-contested and won for second term in the zone,” the source told NAN.

It be recalled that before his election into the Nigerian senate in 2019, Akwashiki had served as Majority Leader and Deputy Speaker of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly.