5 h. ago IPU cannot consider Natasha’s petition – Senator Jimoh Ibrahim

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The chairman of the Senate Interparliamentary Committee, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, has stated that the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) cannot consider the petition allegedly submitted by suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan because it only accepts petitions from member states, not individuals. He clarified that this means Nigeria, not any individual senator, is the recognised […] The post IPU cannot consider Natasha’s petition – Senator Jimoh Ibrahim appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. 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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6 h. ago Natasha: Senate Passes Vote Of Confidence In Akpabio’s Leadership

Nigeria Senate has passed a vote of confidence in its President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, amid ongoing internal crisis facing the Red Chamber. The vote of confidence in Akpabio was passed unanimously during Thursday’s plenary, following a motion moved by Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele and seconded by Deputy Minority Leader, Olalere Oyewumi. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that […] The post Natasha: Senate Passes Vote Of Confidence In Akpabio’s Leadership appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Suspension: Embattled Natasha files fresh suit as Senate backs Akpabio

The Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has filed a contempt suit against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and others over her six-month suspension without pay from the Senate. Others listed in the Form 48 contempt charge, filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja and sighted on Thursday, include the Clerk of Read More

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25 h. ago Natasha files contempt charge against Akpabio, others for disobeying Court order

Tribune Online Natasha files contempt charge against Akpabio, others for disobeying Court order Following her six-month suspension by the Senate, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has initiated contempt proceedings against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, the Clerk of the National Assembly, and the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Code of Conduct, Senator Neda Imasuem. In the Form 48 she filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja, […] Natasha files contempt charge against Akpabio, others for disobeying Court order Tribune Online

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26 h. ago Don’t let Natasha blackmail Nigeria’s parliament, Adeola tells IPU

The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations and one of the high-ranking senators of the 10th Senate, Senator Solomon Adeola, on Thursday, knocked the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, saying she can’t project herself to be larger than the Senate. The legislator representing Ogun West in a statement issued in Abuja also urged the Read More

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26 h. 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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26 h. ago Harassment Saga: Natasha didn’t allow us to look into her petition before rushing to IPU — Akpabio

Tribune Online Harassment Saga: Natasha didn’t allow us to look into her petition before rushing to IPU — Akpabio Akpabio said Senator Natasha disregarded both the Senate’s internal channels and the judiciary before rushing to the international community. Harassment Saga: Natasha didn’t allow us to look into her petition before rushing to IPU — Akpabio Tribune Online

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27 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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28 h. ago You distorted facts, embarrassed the Senate – Akpabio to Natasha

Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has been accused of distorting facts and embarrassing the Nigerian Senate. Senate President Godswill Akpabio, during plenary on Thursday, said Akpoti-Uduaghan globalised her suspension by sharing a different narrative. The accusation comes after Akpoti-Uduaghan’s six-month suspension for alleged violation of Senate rules, which she took to the United Nations Inter-parliamentary […] The post You distorted facts, embarrassed the Senate – Akpabio to Natasha appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 h. 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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30 h. 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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31 h. ago Natasha: Akpabio, Others Risk Imprisonment Over Alleged Contempt Of Court

The Senator representing Kogi Central in the Senate, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has filed a contempt suit against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, the Clerk to the National Assembly (CNA), and chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Code of Conduct, Senator Neda Imasuem, over what she described as a willful disobedience of a court order. […]

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31 h. 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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32 h. ago Senate passes vote of confidence in Akpabio amid Natasha controversy

On Thursday, the Red Chamber passed a vote of confidence in the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, amid the controversy trailing sexual harassment allegations made by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The vote of confidence in Akpabio’s leadership was passed after Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, moved a motion on the recent controversy surrounding the upper chamber under […] The post Senate passes vote of confidence in Akpabio amid Natasha controversy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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32 h. ago Natasha: Senators pass vote of confidence in Akpabio, Senate leadership

Tribune Online Natasha: Senators pass vote of confidence in Akpabio, Senate leadership The Senate maintained that the suspension of Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months was in line with its standing orders, as drawn from the 1999 Constitution. Natasha: Senators pass vote of confidence in Akpabio, Senate leadership Tribune Online

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34 h. 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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37 h. 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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37 h. ago Natasha’s gross misconduct led to her suspension – Senate to IPU

The Senate has shared its account of what led to Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension, saying she exhibited gross misconduct and unruly behaviour. Daily Sun reported that Akpoti-Uduaghan took her case to the United Nations Inter-Parliamentary Conference in New York on Tuesday, alleging that she was being victimised for accusing Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual […] The post Natasha’s gross misconduct led to her suspension – Senate to IPU appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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44 h. ago IPU: Senate Denies Sexual Harassment Link To Natasha’s Suspension

The Nigerian Senate has firmly denied allegations that the six-month suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was connected to claims of sexual harassment. The Senate was responding to Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s claims at the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) on Tuesday. Instead, the Senate stated that the disciplinary action was due solely to her “gross misconduct” and repeated […]

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