15 h. ago A multidimensional analysis of gender, power, and governance in Nigeria (1)

The unfolding saga involving Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Central Senatorial District) and Senate President Godswill Akpabio (Akwa Ibom North-West Senatorial read more A multidimensional analysis of gender, power, and governance in Nigeria (1)

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61 h. ago Senator Natasha Disobeys Senate, Report Akpabio To UN Parliamentary Organ

The controversy over the allegations by Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and her subsequent suspension from the Red Chamber, has taken a new turn as the former has taken her case to the global stage. The suspended lawmaker, on Tuesday, took her case to the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in New […]

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65 h. ago Akpabio vs Natasha: Kogi constituents petition CCB over alleged abuse of office

Tribune Online Akpabio vs Natasha: Kogi constituents petition CCB over alleged abuse of office Constituents of Kogi Central Senatorial District have petitioned the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), accusing Senate President Godswill Akpabio vs Natasha: Kogi constituents petition CCB over alleged abuse of office Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Court hears Obasa’s suit against Meranda, others on March 17

Justice Yetunde Pinheiro of the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja has adjourned the hearing of a suit filed by the reinstated Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, to March 17, 2025. Obasa is challenging his removal as Speaker on January 13, 2025, following allegations of fraud, high-handedness, abuse of office, Read More

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5 d. ago Natasha, Akpabio trade words as Senate fights for reputation

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, have continued  exchanging words over the crisis at the Senate triggered by the suspension of the Kogi lawmaker. While Akpabio accused Akpoti-Uduaghan of traumatising others with unfounded allegations, the Kogi lawmaker said she was not the first to accuse the Senate President Read More

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5 d. ago Natasha traumatised me, Senate with sexual harassment allegation — Akpabio

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio on Saturday said the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who was suspended by the Senate for six months, traumatised him and others. Akpabio had come under heavy criticism following the sanction handed out to the lawmaker. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Read More

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7 d. ago Suspension: “I Slept In Dangote Cement Factory On Natasha’s Wedding Day” – Akpabio

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has expressed displeasure over the ongoing rift between him and lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Akpabio revealed that he spent the night inside the Dangote Cement factory in Obajana, Kogi State, on the wedding day of the female lawmaker. The former governor of Akwa Ibom State Akpabio made this […] The post Suspension: “I Slept In Dangote Cement Factory On Natasha’s Wedding Day” – Akpabio appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago ‘I slept in Dangote cement factory on Natasha’s wedding day’ – Akpabio

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has claimed that he slept inside the Dangote Cement factory in Obajana, Kogi State, on the wedding day of the Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Akpabio, a former Minister of the Niger Delta, stated this on Thursday during plenary at the National Assembly. Akpabio described Natasha’s husband as his good friend, Read More

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7 d. ago Ezekwesili slams Senate for rejecting Natasha’s harassment petition

A former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has berated the Senate for dismissing the petition filed by the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. PUNCH Online reports that on February 20, Akpabio and Akpoti-Uduaghan engaged in a heated debate on the floor of the upper legislative chamber over a change Read More

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7 d. ago I slept in Dangote cement factory on Natasha’s wedding day  – Akpabio

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has claimed that he slept inside the Dangote Cement factory in Obajana Kogi State on the wedding day of the Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Akpabio, a former Minister of the Niger Delta, stated this on Thursday during plenary at the National Assembly. Akpabio described Natasha’s husband as his good friend, Read More

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7 d. ago Ezekwesili slams Senate for rejecting Akpoti’s harassment petition

A former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has berated the Senate for dismissing the petition filed by the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. PUNCH Online reports that on February 20, Akpabio and Akpoti-Uduaghan engaged in a heated debate on the floor of the upper legislative chamber over a change Read More

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7 d. ago Senate chamber a place of honour, not controversy – Remi Tinubu

First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has stated that the Senate chamber is a place of honour and not for controversy. According to a report cited on TheCable on Thursday, the First Lady was reacting to the ongoing sexual harassment allegations by Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, lawmaker representing Kogi central, against Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. Speaking to journalists ahead Read More

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8 d. ago EXCLUSIVE: Details of Senator Natasha’s petition against Akpabio emerge

Tribune Online EXCLUSIVE: Details of Senator Natasha’s petition against Akpabio emerge Fresh details have emerged regarding a petition filed and submitted to the Senate by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, alleging sexual harassment, abuse of office, and obstruction of legislative duties. The petition, dated March 4, 2025, and submitted Wednesday before the 10th Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria against its President, […] EXCLUSIVE: Details of Senator Natasha’s petition against Akpabio emerge Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Seun Kuti Slams Feminists For Silce Over Natasha’s Sexual Harrassment Allegations Against Akpabio

Nigerian afrobeat artist, Seun Kuti, has taken a stance in the ongoing sexual harassment controversy involving Senate President Godswill Akpabio and the Senator for Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. It should be noted that Senator Akpoti alleged in a television interview that Senator Akpabio declined to consider her motion for the Ajaokuta Steel Complex because she […] The post Seun Kuti Slams Feminists For Silce Over Natasha’s Sexual Harrassment Allegations Against Akpabio appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago BREAKING: Senate dismisses Natasha’s sexual harassment petition

The Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct, and Public Petitions has dismissed a petition bordering on sexual harassment filed by the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The Chairman of the Committee, Senator Neda Imasuen, stated this on Wednesday during a probe hearing against Akpoti-Uduaghan at the National Assembly. Read More

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8 d. ago Natasha: I’ve Never Harassed Any Woman, My Mother Raised Me Well — Akpabio

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has denied sexual harassment allegations made against him by the Senator representing Kogi Central in the Senate, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Akpabio denied the allegation on Wednesday during the Senate’s plenary session after a one-week break. He said, “At no time did I ever harass any woman. I was raised very well by […]

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8 d. ago BREAKING: Kogi Central Senator Natasha Submits ‘Sexual Harassment’ Petition Against Akpabio To Senate

The Senator representing Kogi Central senatorial district, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has tendered a petition before the Senate at plenary on Wednesday, accusing the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, of sexual harassment. Rising under Order 40 of the Senate Rules, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan said she had made some comments on Arise News Channel breakfast show concerning alleged sexual harassment […]

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8 d. ago Northern Elders condemns Akpabio’s ‘treatment’ of Senator Natasha

Tribune Online Northern Elders condemns Akpabio’s ‘treatment’ of Senator Natasha “The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) is closely monitoring the unfolding conflict in the Senate between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Distinguished Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District. Northern Elders condemns Akpabio’s ‘treatment’ of Senator Natasha Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Northern CAN Seeks Elders’ Intervention In Akpabio, Natasha Sexual Harassment Claim

The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Rev (Dr)John Joseph Hayab, has called on well-meaning Nigerian elders to urgently intervene in the sexual harassment claim between the Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan representing Kogi Central. Rev. Hayab while speaking […]

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1 week ago Senate Deputy Chief Whip Defends Akpabio Against Harassment Allegations

The Deputy Chief Whip, Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi, has dismissed the sexual harassment allegations made by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Senator Natasha, representing Kogi Central, recently accused Akpabio of making inappropriate advances during a visit to his Ikot-Ekpene residence in December 2023, where senators gathered to celebrate his birthday. She also claimed […] The post Senate Deputy Chief Whip Defends Akpabio Against Harassment Allegations appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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