2 h. ago ‘I Will Present Sexual Harrasment Evidence Against Akpabio Soon’, Says Senator Natasha

The suspended Senator representing Kogi Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has disclosed that she will soon present evidence to back her sexual harassment claims against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Natasha stated during an interview on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ on Thursday night. She insisted that she would present the evidence at the appropriate time and place. […]

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6 h. ago “I’ll Soon Provide All Sexual Harassment Evidences Against Akpabio” — Natasha Vows

Lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has vowed to expose Senate President Godswil Akpabio with evidences over the ongoing sexual harassment case between them. Mrs. Natasha led this out during an interview with Channels Television on Thursday. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the Kogi State Senator’s claim is coming, following Independent National Electoral Commission dismissal of […] The post “I’ll Soon Provide All Sexual Harassment Evidences Against Akpabio” — Natasha Vows appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Akpabio never known for harassing women, known him for 50 yrs – Classmate

A former classmate to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, Mr Charles Zuofa, has defended allegations of sexual harassment against the former, saying such character is inconsistent with the ex-Akwa Ibom State governor. Zuofa, who hails from Kaiama in Kolokuma-Opokuma Local Government Area of Bayelsa State said for over 50 years he had known the Senate Read More

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6 d. ago Akpabio lacks traits of sexual harassment, known him for 50 yrs – Classmate

A former classmate to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, Mr Charles Zuofa, has defended allegations of sexual harassment against the former, saying such character is inconsistent with the ex-Akwa Ibom State governor. Zuofa, who hails from Kaiama in Kolokuma-Opokuma Local Government Area of Bayelsa State said for over 50 years he had known the Senate Read More

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7 d. ago APC Group Berates Atiku Over Corruption Allegation Against Akpabio

A sociopolitical group, the All Progressives Media Network (APMN), has responded to the former vice president Atiku Abubakar’s recent scathing remarks, accusing Senate President Godswill Akpabio of corruption. Atiku took a swipe at the senate president against the backdrop of his (Akpabio’s) recent sexual harassment allegation levelled against him by the suspended Kogi Central Senator, […]

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8 d. ago Natasha: “Akpabio Is Known For Abusing Women Even As Governor” – Atiku

Former Peoples Democratic Party  presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has described Senate President Godswill Akpabio as corrupt and women abuser. Atiku, in his reaction to the sexual harassment allegations levelled by Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, against Akpabio, said that the former governor of Akwa Ibom State is known with corrupt history. The former vp also […] The post Natasha: “Akpabio Is Known For Abusing Women Even As Governor” – Atiku appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Why we ‘thrown out’ Natasha’s fresh petition against Akpabio — Senate panel

Tribune Online Why we ‘thrown out’ Natasha’s fresh petition against Akpabio — Senate panel The chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions, Neda Imaseun, has explained why the panel tossed out Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s sexual harassment case against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. Tribune Online reports that the panel, during a sitting on Tuesday, declared that the case of sexual harassment before it is closed. According […] Why we ‘thrown out’ Natasha’s fresh petition against Akpabio — Senate panel Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Nwaebonyi, Ezekwesili exchange insults at hearing on Natasha’s petition

By Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja A confrontation erupted between Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi representing Ebonyi North, and former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, during a hearing on a sexual harassment petition brought against Senate President, Godswill Akpabio by his colleague, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, yesterday. The altercation took place at the National Assembly where the Senate Committee on Ethics, […] The post Nwaebonyi, Ezekwesili exchange insults at hearing on Natasha’s petition appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Natasha: Senate Dismisses Sexual Harassment Petition Against Akpabio

The Senate, on Tuesday, dismissed a petition of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, filed by the suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central). The petitioner, Mr. Zuberu Yakubu, representing the suspended Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, accused the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions of bias and of denying him a fair hearing. Appearing […]

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9 d. ago Nwaebonyi, Ezekwesili clash at Senate hearing on Natasha’s petition

By Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja A heated confrontation erupted on Tuesday between Sen Onyekachi Nwaebonyi, representing Ebonyi North, and former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, during a hearing on a sexual harassment petition brought against Senate President Godswill Akpabio by his colleague, Sen Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The altercation took place at the National Assembly, where the Senate […] The post Nwaebonyi, Ezekwesili clash at Senate hearing on Natasha’s petition appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Alleged Sexual Harassment: Justice Egwuatu Withdraws From Natasha’s Case Against Senator Akpabio

Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court Abuja has stepped down from the case filed by Senator Representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that at the proceedings on Tuesday, Justice Egwuatu announced his decision to withdraw from the matter after the usual court appearances. He cited the allegation of bias from […] The post Alleged Sexual Harassment: Justice Egwuatu Withdraws From Natasha’s Case Against Senator Akpabio appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago ‘Akpabio Gave Condition I Had To Please Him’, Senator Natasha Alleges Suspension Was Retaliation

The suspended Senator representing Kogi Central in the Senate, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has maintained that her suspension was a direct consequence of her accusations of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Akpoti-Uduaghan claimed in an interview with Sky News on Wednesday that Akpabio told her she had to “please him” to enjoy her privileges as […]

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2 w. ago What Akpabio said when I left my ring at home — Natasha recounts

Tribune Online What Akpabio said when I left my ring at home — Natasha recounts Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has recounted an incident involving Senate President Godswill Akpabio, amid allegations of sexual harassment against him. What Akpabio said when I left my ring at home — Natasha recounts Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Akpabio’s Supporters Storm UN Building In Abuja, Knocks Senator Natasha Over Sexual Harassment Allegation

Supporters of Senate President, Godswill Akpabio have berated Kogi lawmaker, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, over the ongoing crisis rocking the Red chamber. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the demonstrators were spotted at the entrance of United Nations office in Abuja on Friday. They displayed several banners that read; ‘We believe in actual victims of sexual harassment, not […] The post Akpabio’s Supporters Storm UN Building In Abuja, Knocks Senator Natasha Over Sexual Harassment Allegation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago “Provide Evidence To Court That Akpabio Sexually Harassed You” – Deji Adeyanju Tells Senator Natasha

Human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju has challenged Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to provide concrete evidence of her sexual harassment allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Adeyanju emphasises that without verifiable proof, Akpoti-Uduaghan’s claims will remain mere accusations. Akpoti-Uduaghan had accused Akpabio of making inappropriate advances during a visit to his residence in December 2023, leading to […] The post “Provide Evidence To Court That Akpabio Sexually Harassed You” – Deji Adeyanju Tells Senator Natasha appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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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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3 w. ago Natasha: Women Group Supports Akpabio, Takes Protests To UN House

The Women for Change Vanguard has announced a planned peaceful protest at the UN House in Abuja on Friday, urging Nigerian women to gather and demand evidence from Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan regarding her allegations of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. In a statement by its spokesperson, Arc (Mrs) Margaret Adesuwa Ehilebo, the group […]

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3 w. ago “We Suspended Senator Natasha Over Gross Misconduct Not Sexual Harassment Allegation Against Akpabio” – Senate Tells IPU

Nigerian Senate has denied allegations claiming that the six-month suspension to Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was connected to sexual harassment claim against Senate President Godswil Akpabio. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the Senate on Wednesday, was responding to Senator Natasha’s statements at the Inter-Parliamentary Union on Tuesday. Recall that the Kogi lawmaker had taken her case before […] The post “We Suspended Senator Natasha Over Gross Misconduct Not Sexual Harassment Allegation Against Akpabio” – Senate Tells IPU appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Senate passes vote of confidence in Akpabio amid Natasha controversy

On Thursday, the Red Chamber passed a vote of confidence in the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, amid the controversy trailing sexual harassment allegations made by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The vote of confidence in Akpabio’s leadership was passed after Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, moved a motion on the recent controversy surrounding the upper chamber under […] The post Senate passes vote of confidence in Akpabio amid Natasha controversy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Harassment saga: We’ll take action after hearing from Akpabio — IPU tells Natasha

Tribune Online Harassment saga: We’ll take action after hearing from Akpabio — IPU tells Natasha Tribune Online reports that Senator Natasha had earlier appealed to the IPU and the United Nations to intervene in what she described as a case of political victimisation. Harassment saga: We’ll take action after hearing from Akpabio — IPU tells Natasha Tribune Online

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