14 h. ago Serve us recall petition within 24 hours, Senator Natasha’s lawyers tell INEC

Tribune Online Serve us recall petition within 24 hours, Senator Natasha’s lawyers tell INEC Lawyers representing Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan have issued a fresh demand to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Serve us recall petition within 24 hours, Senator Natasha’s lawyers tell INEC Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Ezekwesili gives reason for telling Senator Nwaebonyi to ‘shut up’

Tribune Online Ezekwesili gives reason for telling Senator Nwaebonyi to ‘shut up’ Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has explained why she told Onyekachi Nwaebonyi, the senator representing Ebonyi North, to “shut up” during a heated exchange at the Senate Ethics Committee hearing. Ezekwesili gives reason for telling Senator Nwaebonyi to ‘shut up’ Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Stop Jailbreaks, Senate Tells Nwakuche After Confirmation As Substantive CG Of Prison Service

The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche as the substantive Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) tasking him to stop the menace of jailbreak in the country. The confirmation, during Senate plenary on Tuesday in Abuja, followed the presentation and consideration of a report by the Senate Committee on Interior, chaired […]

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2 w. 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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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 Harassment saga: We’ll take action after hearing from Akpabio — IPU tells Natasha

Tribune Online Harassment saga: We’ll take action after hearing from Akpabio — IPU tells Natasha Tribune Online reports that Senator Natasha had earlier appealed to the IPU and the United Nations to intervene in what she described as a case of political victimisation. Harassment saga: We’ll take action after hearing from Akpabio — IPU tells Natasha Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Natasha suspension: Don’t politicise, trivialise call for due process in Senate, Saraki tells Akpabio

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Former Senate president, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has denied claims that he called for the removal of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, insisting that his demand was for a transparent investigation into allegations raised by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. In a statement signed by his media aide, Yusuph Olaniyonu, yesterday, Saraki dismissed Akpabio’s […] The post Natasha suspension: Don’t politicise, trivialise call for due process in Senate, Saraki tells Akpabio appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago “Reverse Unlawful Suspension Of Senator Natasha Or Face Legal Action” – SERAP Tells Akpabio

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has described recent suspension issued by Nigeria Senate to Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as an unlawful act. The group in a statement on Sunday, warned Senate President Godswill Akpabio to immediately overturn the Red Chamber’s decision over Senator Natasha. SERAP condemned the action as patently unlawful, arguing that it […] The post “Reverse Unlawful Suspension Of Senator Natasha Or Face Legal Action” – SERAP Tells Akpabio appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago “Step Aside, Submit Yourself For Proper Investigation” – PDP Tells Akpabio, Knocks Senate For Suspending Senator Natasha

The Peoples Democratic Party has condemned the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from the Senate. PDP claimed that the action of the Godswill Akpabio-led Senate leadership against Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan smacks of a desperation to cover up the allegation of sexual harassment. The opposition party also said that Mrs. Natasha’s suspension is hasty and was done […] The post “Step Aside, Submit Yourself For Proper Investigation” – PDP Tells Akpabio, Knocks Senate For Suspending Senator Natasha appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Suspension: ‘This injustice would not be sustained’ — Natasha tells Akpabio, others

Tribune Online Suspension: ‘This injustice would not be sustained’ — Natasha tells Akpabio, others Meanwhile, after the motion was read, Senator Natasha stood up and said “This injustice will not be sustained”. Suspension: ‘This injustice would not be sustained’ — Natasha tells Akpabio, others Tribune Online

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3 w. ago End feud with Akpabio, apologise to Senate leadership, group tells Natasha

Tribune Online End feud with Akpabio, apologise to Senate leadership, group tells Natasha As the confrontation between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan escalates, the Kogi Patriotic Consultative Assembly—a group made up of both past and present political office holders from Kogi State—has urged Senator Natasha to choose the honorable path and apologize to the Senate leadership. End feud with Akpabio, apologise to Senate leadership, group tells Natasha Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Alleged sexual harrasment: Submit yourself for open probe, Saraki tells Akpabio

Tribune Online Alleged sexual harrasment: Submit yourself for open probe, Saraki tells Akpabio Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has reacted to the ongoing allegations of sexual advances leveled against the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, by the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Alleged sexual harrasment: Submit yourself for open probe, Saraki tells Akpabio Tribune Online

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4 w. ago My Husband Is A Disciplined Man, Senator Natasha Telling Lies – Akpabio’s Wife

Wife of the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, Ekaette Akpabio has dismissed sexual harassment allegations leveled against her husband by his colleague, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Recall that INFORMATION NIGERIA had reported that the lawmaker from Kogi Central, during an interview on Arise TV, on Friday morning, alleged that Akpabio blocked her motions from being heard on the […] The post My Husband Is A Disciplined Man, Senator Natasha Telling Lies – Akpabio’s Wife appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Probe Allegations Of Sexual Harassment, Others Against Akpabio, Atiku Tells Tinubu, Senate

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has weighed in on the allegations of sexual harassment, intimidation, and mistreatment against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, by Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, urging President Bola Tinubu and the Senate to take the allegations seriously by ensuring a credible, transparent, and independent investigation. Atiku, who made the call in […]

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