24 h. ago Lawmaker Recall Exercise Costlier Than Constituency Election — INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), at the weekend, said it was more expensive to conduct an exercise to recall an elected lawmaker than conducting a constituency election. The electoral umpire currently has a petition seeking the recall of the the suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, over alleged gross misconduct. The Special Adviser to […]

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1 week ago BREAKING: Tinubu Declares Emergency In Rivers, Suspends Gov Fubara, Deputy, State Assembly

President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday night, declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, thereby suspending Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Ordu, for an initial period of six months. In their place, Tinubu has appointed a former Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas, as the Sole Administrator of the State. […]

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1 week ago Oyo Assembly suspends LG boss indefinitely over alleged gross misconduct

Tribune Online Oyo Assembly suspends LG boss indefinitely over alleged gross misconduct The Chairman of the Saki East Local Government area, Mr. Adedokun Emmanuel has been suspended indefinitely over alleged gross misconduct. Oyo Assembly suspends LG boss indefinitely over alleged gross misconduct Tribune Online

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1 week ago JUST IN: Oyo assembly suspends LG chairman over alleged misconduct

The Oyo State House of Assembly has suspended the Chairman of Saki East Local Government Area, Emmanuel Adedokun, over allegations of gross misconduct. The suspension, which takes immediate effect, was announced during the Assembly’s plenary on Tuesday following a petition submitted by 11 members of the Peoples Democratic Party in Saki East. The petitioners accused Read More

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2 w. ago FULL LIST: Misconduct, financial breaches, other allegations against Fubara

The Rivers State House of Assembly has issued a notice accusing the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, of alleged misconduct. Twenty-six members of the assembly made the misconduct allegation against Fubara in a notice sent to the Speaker, Martin Amaewhule, on Monday. According to the lawmakers, their action follows “Section 188 Read More

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2 w. ago UPDATED: Rivers Assembly commences impeachment process against Fubara

Tribune Online UPDATED: Rivers Assembly commences impeachment process against Fubara indicts governor, deputy of gross misconduct. The Martin Amaewhule-led Rivers State House of Assembly has commenced impeachment process against the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, over alleged gross misconduct. The 26 members of the assembly in the document signed and dated March 14, 2025, and addressed to the Speaker through […] UPDATED: Rivers Assembly commences impeachment process against Fubara Tribune Online

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2 w. ago JUST IN: Rivers assembly accuses Fubara, deputy of misconduct, issues notice

The Rivers State House of Assembly has issued a notice accusing the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, of alleged misconduct. The lawmakers justified their actions based on the Nigerian Constitution, according to the notice obtained by Channels Television. The notice read, “In compliance with Section 188 of the Constitution of the Read More

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2 w. ago UPDATED: Rivers assembly accuses Fubara, deputy of misconduct, issues notice

The Rivers State House of Assembly has issued a notice accusing the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, of alleged misconduct. Twenty-six members of the assembly made the misconduct allegation against Fubara in a notice sent to the Speaker, Martin Amaewhule, on Monday. According to the lawmakers, their action follows “Section 188 Read More

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2 w. ago BREAKING: Rivers Assembly Accuses Fubara, Deputy Of Alleged Gross Misconduct

The Rivers State House of Assembly has served a notice of alleged misconduct against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu. This comes amid rising tensions between the governor and the Assembly over the presentation of the 2025 Appropriation Bill. LEADERSHIP recalls that the Assembly denied receiving any letter from Governor Fubara regarding the […]

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2 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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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Why Senator Natasha Was Suspended, Nigerian Senate Replies IPU

The Nigerian Senate has explained to the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, was suspended due to gross misconduct rather than any allegations of sexual harassment. The chairperson of the House of Representatives Committee on Women Affairs and Social Development, Hon. Kafilat Ogbara, who spoke before the IPU on Wednesday, […]

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2 w. ago Natasha suspended for misconduct, not harassment claim, Senate replies IPU

The Nigerian Senate has defended its decision to suspend Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan before the Inter-Parliamentary Union, stating that her suspension was not related to allegations of sexual harassment but due to gross misconduct. Speaking before the IPU on Wednesday, the Chairperson of the House Committee on Women Affairs and Social Development, Kafilat Ogbara, dismissed claims Read More

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3 w. ago Natasha suspended for misconduct, not sexual assault allegation — Senate leader

The Senate Leader, Bamidele Opeyemi, has clarified that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended for gross misconduct, not because of a sexual harassment allegation she made against Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. Opeyemi made the disclosure in a statement that was made available to PUNCH Online on Saturday. The lawmaker representing Ekiti Central Senatorial District said false Read More

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3 w. ago BREAKING: Rivers assembly summons RSIEC chairman over LG poll

The Rivers State House of Assembly has summoned the Chairman of the State Independent Electoral Commission, Justice Adolphus Enebeli (retd), to appear before it within 48 hours over the conduct of the 2024 local government election. The House, during plenary presided over by its Speaker, Martin Amaewhule, on Wednesday, also threatened to issue a warrant Read More

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