1 hour ago Natasha: Ezekwesili speaks on verbal clash with Senator Nwebonyi

Obiageli Ezekwesili has revealed how her war of words with Senator Onyekachi Nwebonyi started following the clash in the Senate committee hearing on Tuesday. Ezekwesili and Nwebonyi traded words during an Ethics Committee hearing on sexual harassment allegations involving suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central and Senate President Godswill Akpabio. In the course of […] The post Natasha: Ezekwesili speaks on verbal clash with Senator Nwebonyi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. 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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11 h. 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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15 h. 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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16 h. 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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25 h. 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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44 h. ago Alleged Sexual Harassment: INEC Receives Petition To Recall Senator Natasha From Nigerian Senate

Independent National Electoral Commission, has received a petition from constituents of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, calling for the commencement of her recall process. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the Secretary to the Commission, Rose Oriaran-Anthony, received the petition which was submitted at INEC’s headquarters in Abuja on Monday. Senator Natasha, who represents Kogi central in the Senate, […] The post Alleged Sexual Harassment: INEC Receives Petition To Recall Senator Natasha From Nigerian Senate appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Alleged Sexual Harassment: Federal High Court Grants Recall Process Of Senator Natasha

A Federal High Court sitting in Kogi State, has set aside an earlier ruling that restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission from receiving the recall process of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The court in its judgment delivered in Lokoja on Friday affirmed that the recall process is constitutionally valid and aligns with the civic rights of […] The post Alleged Sexual Harassment: Federal High Court Grants Recall Process Of Senator Natasha appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Sexual harassment: Kenyan lawmaker urges Nigerians to support Sen. Natasha

By Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja   A Kenyan lawmaker, Crystal Asige, has called on Nigerians to rally behind Senator Natasha in her fight for equity and political space, emphasizing the systemic challenges women face in leadership.   She said this in Abuja on Friday at a pre-event press conference of the annual colloquium of Haske Satumari […] The post Sexual harassment: Kenyan lawmaker urges Nigerians to support Sen. Natasha appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. 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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7 d. ago Women Group Writes Tinubu, Seeks Transparency, Justice In Akpoti

Womanifesto, a gender equality movement comprising Nigerian women from various sectors in Nigeria and the diaspora, has expressed concern over the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from the Nigerian Senate, describing the situation as an injustice against the female lawmaker. The group specifically criticised the alleged sexual harassment and misogynistic tendencies she experienced, as well […]

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7 d. 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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1 week ago Sokoto varsity sacks three staff over result alteration, harassment

The Governing Council of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, has dismissed three staff members for gross misconduct, including result alteration, sexual harassment, and abscondment from duty. The decision was approved during the university’s 171st regular meeting on March 12, 2025, and announced in an official press release signed by the institution’s Director of Information and Public Read More

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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week ago VIDEO: Natasha suspended for gross misconduct, unruly behaviour — Senate replies IPU

Tribune Online VIDEO: Natasha suspended for gross misconduct, unruly behaviour — Senate replies IPU The Nigerian Senate has clarified to the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) that the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was due to gross misconduct and unruly behaviour, not as a result of allegations of sexual harassment as she had claimed. VIDEO: Natasha suspended for gross misconduct, unruly behaviour — Senate replies IPU Tribune Online

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