4 h. ago Natasha threatens to expose Akpabio as group petitions Senate

The senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has vowed to expose the leadership style of Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Her declaration comes after she was referred to the Senate’s Ethics and Disciplinary Committee following a confrontation with Akpabio over a seating arrangement dispute. Akpoti-Uduaghan stated that she was ready to appear before the committee but Read More

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8 h. ago Akpabio: I want my Senate probe to be live broadcast — Senator Natasha

Tribune Online Akpabio: I want my Senate probe to be live broadcast — Senator Natasha “In as much as I have refrained from publicly speaking on the matter and a lot of occurrences at the Senate under Senate President Akpabio, it’s about time I break my silence. Akpabio: I want my Senate probe to be live broadcast — Senator Natasha Tribune Online

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14 h. ago Natasha demands live broadcast of Senate probe for transparency

The Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has insisted that her probe proceedings at the Senate be broadcast live, declaring that Nigerians have a right to witness the process. Akpoti-Uduaghan, who was referred to the Senate’s Ethics and Disciplinary Vommittee following her face-off with Senate President, Godswill Akpabio over a seating arrangement, said she was Read More

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15 h. ago Senate affairs: It’s about time I break my silence — Senator Natasha

Tribune Online Senate affairs: It’s about time I break my silence — Senator Natasha This petition came to my notice a few hours ago. "In as much as I have refrained from publicly speaking on the matter and a lot of occurrences at the Senate under Senate President Akpabio, it’s about time I break my silence. Senate affairs: It’s about time I break my silence — Senator Natasha Tribune Online

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19 h. ago Senate Probe: I Am Ready To Drop A Bombshell — Senator Natasha

The Senator representing Kogi Central in the Senate, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has said that she was set to break her silence over her recent face-off with Senate President Godswill Akpabio and ‘a lot of occurrences’ in the Senate. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan disclosed this on her verified Facebook page on Thursday morning in reaction to a petition written […]

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52 h. ago Senate backs Akpabio as Natasha files N100.3bn defamation suit

The Senate, on Tuesday, on Tuesday, threw its weight behind the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, as the senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Mrs Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, filed a N100.3bn defamation lawsuit against Akpabio. The suit was  a fallout of the clash between Akpabio and the female Kogi lawmaker last week over the relocation of her Read More

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59 h. ago Senator Natasha slams N100bn suit on Akpabio over alleged defamation

Tribune Online Senator Natasha slams N100bn suit on Akpabio over alleged defamation The senator is seeking a court declaration affirming the defamatory nature of the remarks, alongside an order of perpetual injunction to prevent the defendants and their associates from making or publishing similar statements in the future. Senator Natasha slams N100bn suit on Akpabio over alleged defamation Tribune Online

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60 h. ago Senator Natasha Risks Sanctions, Referred To Senate Ethics C’ttee Over Face

The Senate has referred the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, to its Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions, following a dispute over seat allocation in the red chamber. The committee, chaired by Senator Neda Imaseun, was given two weeks to investigate Natasha’s conduct and report back on its findings. The resolution was reached […]

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61 h. ago JUST IN: Natasha sues Akpabio for defamation, demands N1.3bn damages

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has filed a lawsuit against the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, for alleged defamation. The PUNCH reports that Akpoti-Uduaghan raised concerns after her Senate seat was reassigned following a reshuffle triggered by opposition members switching to the majority wing. She resisted the relocation, leading to a confrontation between her and Read More

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61 h. ago JUST IN: Natasha sues Akpabio for defamation, demands N100.3bn damages

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has filed a lawsuit against the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, for alleged defamation. The PUNCH reports that Akpoti-Uduaghan raised concerns after her Senate seat was reassigned following a reshuffle triggered by opposition members switching to the majority wing. She resisted the relocation, leading to a confrontation between her and Read More

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3 d. ago Less than 30% Nigerians pay tax but 100% want good infrastructure – Akpabio

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Senate President Godswill Akpabio has blasted Nigerians for demanding infrastructure such as good roads and trains when not up to 30 percent of them pay their taxes. He, therefore, stressed the need for urgent reforms to modernise the country’s tax system to enhance revenue generation and collection for infrastructural development across […] The post Less than 30% Nigerians pay tax but 100% want good infrastructure – Akpabio appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago 70% Of Nigerians Don’t Pay Tax Despite High Expectations From Gov’t – Akpabio

The Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has disclosed that not more than 30% of Nigerians pay tax to the federal government, despite high expectations for improved infrastructure, education, and security. Akpabio stated this yesterday in Abuja while declaring open the public hearing on foue tax reform bills forwarded to the National Assembly on October 3, […]

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3 d. ago Coalition Urges Senate To Reject Bill On NASS Clerk Appointment

A coalition of retired civil servants in Nigeria has called on Senate President Godswill Akpabio to reject a proposed legislation seeking to limit the appointment of the Clerk to the National Assembly (CNA) to only individuals who have served within the legislative chambers. In a letter signed by the convener of the group, Comrade Bango […]

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6 d. ago Senate committed to progressive governance, national development – Akpabio

Godswill Akpabio, the Senate President, has reaffirmed the Senate’s dedication to progressive governance, economic empowerment, and national development under his read more Senate committed to progressive governance, national development – Akpabio

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6 d. ago Group Condemns Natasha’s Outburst Against Akpabio, Seeks Apology

A Pan-African women’s advocacy group, Africa Arise for Change Network, has criticised Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over her recent altercation with Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, calling for a public apology. In a statement issued on Friday by Patricia Idoko, the country representative of the organisation, the group said Akpoti’s actions on the senate floor during Thursday’s […]

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6 d. ago NASS: Niger Delta stakeholders slam Sen Natasha over outburst against Akpabio

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa Stakeholders from the six States of the Niger Delta region have slammed the outburst of the member representing Kogi Central Senatorial district, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, saying such an outburst is “unwomanly” and ” a disgrace to the Senate”. The stakeholders including youth organisations, women, […] The post NASS: Niger Delta stakeholders slam Sen Natasha over outburst against Akpabio appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Tension as Natasha tackles Senate President over seat relocation

The Senate President, Godwill Akpabio, on Thursday, called security for the lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Mrs Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, amid a heated argument over sitting arrangement at the plenary. An ensuing rowdiness threatened plenary proceedings as Akpoti-Uduaghan, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, refused to use the seat allocated to her, citing Order Read More

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7 d. ago Senators urge calm as Akpabio, Kogi lawmaker clash at Senate

The Senate President, Godwill Akpabio, on Thursday, called security for the lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Mrs Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, amid a heated argument over sitting arrangement at the plenary. An ensuing rowdiness threatened plenary proceedings as Akpoti-Uduaghan, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, refused to use the seat allocated to her, citing Order Read More

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7 d. ago SDP’s Ajaka condemns Akpabio’s actions against Senator Natasha

Tribune Online SDP’s Ajaka condemns Akpabio’s actions against Senator Natasha The Kogi State SDP Gubernatorial Candidate, Alhaji Murtala Yakubu Ajaka, has condemned in strong terms the display of legislative autocracy and rascality by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, following the drama that occurred with Senator Natasha Akpoti, the Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial Zone. SDP’s Ajaka condemns Akpabio’s actions against Senator Natasha Tribune Online

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7 d. ago ‘I feel your hurt’ , Akpabio begs Kogi senator over Natasha’s conduct

Tribune Online ‘I feel your hurt’ , Akpabio begs Kogi senator over Natasha’s conduct The President of the Senate, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, has appealed to the Chairman of Senate Services, Sen. Steve Karimi, to forgive his colleague from Kogi State, Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, for her conduct on the floor of the Red Chamber on Thursday. “I can see that you feel very hurt. You came under Order 10 of […] ‘I feel your hurt’ , Akpabio begs Kogi senator over Natasha’s conduct Tribune Online

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