17 h. ago PICTORIAL: Natasha’s supporters flood streets despite police warning, government ban

Supporters of the suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, have taken to the streets in preparation for her homecoming rally, despite a ban on public gatherings imposed by Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo. The Kogi State Commissioner of Police, Miller Dantawaye, reinforced the government’s directive on Monday, emphasizing that the planned rally violates the ban Read More

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2 w. ago Falana warns DSS, NIA against probe of Natasha’s IPU attendance

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has warned against any official probe by security agencies into how suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, was able to attend the Inter-Parliamentary Union meeting in New York. In a statement on Sunday, the Senior Advocate of Nigeria said any probe by security agencies could bring “needless embarrassment and undeserved Read More

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2 w. ago Sen. Natasha’s saga setback for women inclusion in politics – Women Africa Int’l

By Adesuwa Tsan The president and founder of gender advocacy and inclusion non-governmental organisation, Women Africa International, Rev. Mrs. Ijeoma Emeribe, has described the controversy involving Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as a setback for women’s inclusion in governance. With only four women in the Nigerian Senate, she warned, “This moment is […] The post Sen. Natasha’s saga setback for women inclusion in politics – Women Africa Int’l appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Natasha: I never called for your resignation, Saraki chides Akpabio

A former governor of Kwara State, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has dismissed the subtle allegation by Senate President Godswill Akpabio that some notable “individuals” are seeking his removal from office following the sexual harassment scandal involving Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Saraki described the claims as “cheap politics and a trivialisation of a serious issue.” Saraki clarified his Read More

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3 w. ago Reverse Natasha’s suspension or face legal action, SERAP warns Akpabio

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has called on Senate President Godswill Akpabio to immediately reverse the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. SERAP described it as “patently unlawful” and a violation of her right to freedom of expression. Natasha was suspended for six months last week following allegations of “speaking without permission” and refusing to Read More

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3 w. ago Natasha: Akpabio Warns Critics, Says Those Making Bad Comments On Senate Affairs Are Ignorant

Senate President Godswill Akpabio, has issued warning to individuals criticizing him and the entire 10th Senate over the ongoing internal crisis facing the assembly. Senator Akpabio also cautioned that critics must be well informed before interfering into the affairs of Senate. The former governor of Akwa Ibom led this out on Saturday when he received […] The post Natasha: Akpabio Warns Critics, Says Those Making Bad Comments On Senate Affairs Are Ignorant appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago “Call For Akpabio’s Resignation Too Early, There’s Needs For Elders’ Intervention” – CAN Warns Natasha’s Supporters

Christian Association of Nigeria has warned that calling for the resignation of Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, following allegations of sexual harassment against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is too early. CAN stressed the need for elders and respected figures in the country to mediate in the dispute and uphold the integrity of the National Assembly. […] The post “Call For Akpabio’s Resignation Too Early, There’s Needs For Elders’ Intervention” – CAN Warns Natasha’s Supporters appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. 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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