57 h. ago “Akoabio’s Attempts To Recall Senator Natasha Will Cause Punches, Riots In Senate” – Primate Ayodele Warns

Primate Elijah Ayodele, leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has issued a stern warning to Senate President Godswill Akpabio over reported plans to recall Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from the Senate. Ayodele cautioned that removing the Kogi Central lawmaker would come at a great cost, one that Akpabio “may not be able to bear.” The […] The post “Akoabio’s Attempts To Recall Senator Natasha Will Cause Punches, Riots In Senate” – Primate Ayodele Warns appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Akpabio to Senator Abbo: Blaming me for your Senate exit irresponsible

Tribune Online Akpabio to Senator Abbo: Blaming me for your Senate exit irresponsible The statement emphasised that Abbo’s removal from the Senate was based on a thorough legal process by the Court of Appeal, which ruled that he was not validly elected. Akpabio to Senator Abbo: Blaming me for your Senate exit irresponsible Tribune Online

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5 d. ago I didn’t instigate your ouster from Senate, Akpabio tells Senator Abbo

Tribune Online I didn’t instigate your ouster from Senate, Akpabio tells Senator Abbo President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has refuted accusations that he instigated the removal of the erstwhile Senator representing Adamawa North, Elisha Abbo, from the Red Chamber. Abbo was removed following a pronouncement by the Court of Appeal, which ruled that his presence in the National Assembly was an error. I didn’t instigate your ouster from Senate, Akpabio tells Senator Abbo Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Akpabio Dismisses Sen Abbo’s Claim On Influencing Removal From Senate

The office of the President of the Senate has refuted recent allegations made by former Adamawa North senator, Elisha Abbo, that Senate President Godswill Akpabio influenced the judicial decision leading to his removal from the Senate as “spurious and malicious.” In a statement in Abuja on Thursday, special adviser on media and publicity to the […]

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5 d. ago ‘Senators Serve Akpabio Tea At Home’, Abbo Accuses Senate President Of Running Senate Like Personal Empire

Former Adamawa North Senator, Ishaku Elisha Abbo, has accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of running the Nigerian Senate like a personal empire and orchestrating the removal of lawmakers who oppose him. Speaking in an interview on Arise News Channel’s PrimeTime show on Wednesday night, Abbo alleged that Akpabio played a key role in the removal […]

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2 w. ago Natasha seeks disbarment of senate ethics committee chairman

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is seeking the disbarment of the chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petition, Senator Nedamwem Imasuen. Akpoti-Uduaghan, who filed a petition before the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC), requests that Imasuen be removed as a lawyer. The suspended senator who represents Kogi Central alleged that the Senate Ethics […] The post Natasha seeks disbarment of senate ethics committee chairman appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Fuel subsidy removal: Senate leader defends Tinubu, blames cabal

The Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has explained the challenges faced by President Bola Tinubu in the first 18 months of his administration, particularly in relation to the removal of the fuel subsidy. Bamidele, the Senator representing Ekiti Central in the Senate, said the key beneficiaries of the subsidy, rather than ordinary citizens, Read More

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3 w. ago Benue Chief’s removal stands, relocation of tribunal to Abuja illegal – Ameh Ebute

Former President of the Nigerian Senate and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ameh Ebute, has affirmed that the removal of the Chief Judge of Benue State, Justice Maurice Ikpambese, by the resolution of the Benue State House of Assembly, remains valid. He insisted that Justice Ikpambese no longer has the legal authority […] The post Benue Chief’s removal stands, relocation of tribunal to Abuja illegal – Ameh Ebute appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Natasha: Northern groups championing Akpabio’s removal, southern group alleges

Tribune Online Natasha: Northern groups championing Akpabio’s removal, southern group alleges A group, the Amalgamated Southern Nigeria Youths Forum (ASNYF), has accused some northern elements of pushing and orchestrating the move for the removal of Senate President Godswill Akpabio from office through what it termed a false allegation of sexual harassment, using the Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, as […] Natasha: Northern groups championing Akpabio’s removal, southern group alleges Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Southern youth group reject “northern plot” against Akpabio over sexual harassment claims

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Amalgamated Southern Nigeria Youths Forum has dismissed attempts by some northern groups, including the Arewa Youth Assembly For Good Leadership (AYAGL), to remove Senate President Godswill Akpabio over sexual harassment allegations made by Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as ‘dead on arrival’. The forum views these efforts as a failed plot orchestrated by […] The post Southern youth group reject “northern plot” against Akpabio over sexual harassment claims appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago “Stop Cheap Politics, Be Transparent” – Saraki Tells Akpabio Over Natasha’s Sexual Harassment Allegations 

Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has called for a transparent investigation into an ongoing dispute between Senator Godswill Akpabio and his colleague, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Reacting to a development, calling for a transparent and open process to investigate allegations levelled against Senator Akpabio, which the Lawmaker saw as an attempt to remove a Niger Delta person […] The post “Stop Cheap Politics, Be Transparent” – Saraki Tells Akpabio Over Natasha’s Sexual Harassment Allegations  appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Ezekwesili demands Akpabio’s removal over Natasha’s suspension

Tribune Online Ezekwesili demands Akpabio’s removal over Natasha’s suspension Former Minister of Education and prominent activist, Dr Oby Ezekwesili, has called on the Nigerian Senate to reverse the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and to investigate allegations of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Ezekwesili demands Akpabio’s removal over Natasha’s suspension Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Natasha suspension: Don’t politicise, trivialise call for due process in Senate, Saraki tells Akpabio

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Former Senate president, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has denied claims that he called for the removal of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, insisting that his demand was for a transparent investigation into allegations raised by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. In a statement signed by his media aide, Yusuph Olaniyonu, yesterday, Saraki dismissed Akpabio’s […] The post Natasha suspension: Don’t politicise, trivialise call for due process in Senate, Saraki tells Akpabio appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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last month Saraki denies calling for Akpabio’s removal, reiterates call for transparent probe

By Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Former Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has denied claims that he called for the removal of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, insisting that his demand was for a transparent investigation into allegations raised against Akpabio by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. In a statement signed by his media aide, Yusuph Olaniyonu on Sunday, […] The post Saraki denies calling for Akpabio’s removal, reiterates call for transparent probe appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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last month Natasha: I never called for your resignation, Saraki chides Akpabio

A former governor of Kwara State, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has dismissed the subtle allegation by Senate President Godswill Akpabio that some notable “individuals” are seeking his removal from office following the sexual harassment scandal involving Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Saraki described the claims as “cheap politics and a trivialisation of a serious issue.” Saraki clarified his Read More

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