7 h. ago Court dismisses suit against Akpabio over Natasha’s suspension

Tribune Online Court dismisses suit against Akpabio over Natasha’s suspension Among other reliefs, the plaintiffs urged the court to void the suspension of Senator Natasha on the ground that their senatorial district would be Court dismisses suit against Akpabio over Natasha’s suspension Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Court Dismisses Suit Against Akpabio, Senate Over Natasha’s Suspension

The suspension, which began on March 6, was imposed over an alleged violation of Senate standing rules. The post Court Dismisses Suit Against Akpabio, Senate Over Natasha’s Suspension appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 d. ago Outrage As Delta Police Prolong Detention Of Journalist Fejiro Oliver For Calling Governor Oborevwori “Amuneke”

Two weeks after his controversial arrest in Abuja and subsequent transfer to Delta State, Nigerian investigative journalist Fejiro Oliver is still being detained by the police over alleged cybercrime linked to remarks he reportedly made about Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. According to Sahara Reporter, Oliver, a Delta-born journalist widely known for his outspoken views on governance, […] The post Outrage As Delta Police Prolong Detention Of Journalist Fejiro Oliver For Calling Governor Oborevwori “Amuneke” appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Nigeria Needs Accountable Leadership For Real Change – Senator Natasha

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has stressed that Nigeria cannot achieve real transformation without accountable leadership. She made the remark as the nation marked its 65th Independence anniversary. In a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday, the lawmaker representing Kogi Central described Nigeria as a nation at a crossroads, facing insecurity, economic hardship, and inequality. She, however, […] The post Nigeria Needs Accountable Leadership For Real Change – Senator Natasha appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Alleged cybercrime: Sowore’s arraignment stalls, shifted to October

From Godwin Tsa Abuja    Justice Mohammed Garba Umar of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has adjourned the arraignment of pro-democracy campaigner and publisher, Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore and two others on cybercrime charges to October 27. Their scheduled arraignment was stalled due to the inability of the federal government to serve the […] The post Alleged cybercrime: Sowore’s arraignment stalls, shifted to October appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Alleged Cybercrime: Court fixes October 27 For Sowore’s Arraignment

At the day’s proceeding, Sowore’s counsel, Marshal Abubakar, told the court that they had not been served the charges. The post Alleged Cybercrime: Court fixes October 27 For Sowore’s Arraignment appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago Atiku slams Tinubu’s govt, accuses him of weaponising institutions

Tribune Online Atiku slams Tinubu’s govt, accuses him of weaponising institutions Specifically, Atiku pointed to the suspension of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as examples of this alleged strategy. Atiku slams Tinubu’s govt, accuses him of weaponising institutions Tribune Online

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1 week ago Natasha Hails Consituents, Kogi People, NLC, NBA, Others After Senate Resumption

Embattled Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has taken to her Facebook page to appreciate her constituents, people of Kogi State, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Nigerian Bar Association, and other supporters for standing by her during her six-month suspension ordeal. Akpoti-Uduaghan, who returned to her Senate office on Tuesday after it was unsealed by the management […]

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1 week ago Natasha Hails Constituents, Kogi People, NLC, NBA, Others After Senate Resumption

Embattled Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has taken to her Facebook page to appreciate her constituents, people of Kogi State, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Nigerian Bar Association, and other supporters for standing by her during her six-month suspension ordeal. Akpoti-Uduaghan, who returned to her Senate office on Tuesday after it was unsealed by the management […]

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1 week ago Northern Youths Hail Akpabio’s ‘Fatherly Role’ In National Assembly Crisis

The Northern Ethnic Youths Group has praised Senate President, Godswill Obot Akpabio, for what it described as his “measured, decisive, and fatherly leadership” in resolving the dispute over the sealed office of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central. In a statement released to the media, Alhaji Ibrahim Dan-Musa, the spokesperson for the group, said Akpabio’s […]

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1 week ago Queen Vashti, Senator Natasha And The Price (Reward) Of Defiance

The Biblical Book of Esther tells of Queen Vashti, wife of King Xerxes of Persia. At the height of a grand banquet filled with drunken nobles and courtiers, the king ordered Vashti to appear before the assembly, wearing her royal crown to display her beauty. Many scholars and interpreters have long debated what exactly the […]

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1 week ago Tinubu’s Strategy As 2027 Approaches Is To Subvert Nigeria’s Democracy, Compromise Peoples’ Will At All Cost – Atiku

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused President Bola Tinubu of weakening Nigeria’s democracy, pointing to recent political developments as evidence of efforts to undermine opposition ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a post on his X account, Atiku welcomed the reopening of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s office, which had previously been sealed, but stressed […] The post Tinubu’s Strategy As 2027 Approaches Is To Subvert Nigeria’s Democracy, Compromise Peoples’ Will At All Cost – Atiku appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago NASS: Natasha supporters dispersed with tear gas on senator’s return

By Sunday Ani, An attempt by Kogi Central Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to resume her legislative duty today after the expiration of a six-month suspension imposed by the Senate leadership was resisted. Natasha, who was escorted by over 20,000 supporters and constituents, met resistance at the gates of the National Assembly Complex, where security operatives allegedly fired […] The post NASS: Natasha supporters dispersed with tear gas on senator’s return appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Aisha Yesufu reacts to reopening of Natasha Akpoti’s NASS office

Aisha Yesufu, the convener of the now-defunct BringBackOurGirls (BBOG) campaign organisation, has accused the Senate of allowing itself to be manipulated. Yesufu voiced faith for the Senate’s independence. She made the remark in response to Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, senator representing Kogi Central, having her office opened. The opening of Natasha’s office suggests that the suspended legislator […] The post Aisha Yesufu reacts to reopening of Natasha Akpoti’s NASS office appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago “I will not apologise to Senate,” Sen. Natasha insists as she resumes from suspension

tight security as supporters storm NASS ….. Police fire teargas to disperse crowd From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has resumed duties as a lawmaker of the Federal Republic of Nigeria rafter six months of suspension, vowing that she would never apologise to the Senate if that is a condition for her return. The […] The post “I will not apologise to Senate,” Sen. Natasha insists as she resumes from suspension appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago ‘I won’t apologise,’ Natasha insists, returns to NASS office

Tribune Online ‘I won’t apologise,’ Natasha insists, returns to NASS office The Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct, and Public Petitions proposed the suspension following the incident and was approved by the plenary, presided over by the Senate President Godswill Akpabio. ‘I won’t apologise,’ Natasha insists, returns to NASS office Tribune Online

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1 week ago BREAKING: Senator Natasha resumes after six months suspension

Says, ‘I will not apologise to Senate’   From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has assumed office after the expiration of her six-month suspension. She arrived at the National Assembly at about 1:10 pm and was greeted by fans at the car park beside the arcade of the complex. She then proceeded to her […] The post BREAKING: Senator Natasha resumes after six months suspension appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Natasha granted access into Senate premises as NASS unseals office

The National Assembly has granted Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan access to her office and its premises in a move that indicates that the conflict between the Kogi Central Senator and Senate President Godswill Akapbio may be ending. Akpoti-Uduaghan is now able to resume legislative duties, with online reports revealing that the development is to ensure her presence […] The post Natasha granted access into Senate premises as NASS unseals office appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago BREAKING: Senate Unseals Senator Natasha’s Office, Clears Path For Resumption

The National Assembly has unsealed the office of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central), signaling a potential end to her months-long standoff with Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The Sergeant-at-Arms of the National Assembly, backed by combined security personnel, on Tuesday reopened Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Office 205 in the Senate wing. The move restores her access to both […]

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1 week ago Senator Natasha Challenges Court Jurisdiction, Accuses FG Of Political Witch

Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has launched a legal challenge against the federal government over criminal defamation charges filed against her. She described the move as a politically-motivated witch-hunt and an abuse of state power. Filing preliminary objections before both the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory and the Federal High Court, the senator’s legal […]

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