17 h. ago Kogi SDP Knocks INEC, Passes Vote Of No Confidence Over Senator Natasha’s Recall Process

Kogi State Social Democratic Party has expressed concern and lack of confidence in Independent National Electoral Commission over the recall process of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from Senate. In a statement by Kogi SDP’s Spokesman, Isaiah, Davies Ijele on Friday, disclosed that INEC’s inconsistency in its pronouncements regarding the petition to recall Senator Natasha has undermined […] The post Kogi SDP Knocks INEC, Passes Vote Of No Confidence Over Senator Natasha’s Recall Process appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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22 h. ago FCT Court Bars Natasha, Akpabio, Others From Addressing Newsmen

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has barred parties in the suit filed by suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio from granting press interviews on issues relating to the case. Justice Binta Nyako also restricted all lawyers involving in the case to stop parading media outlets over the […] The post FCT Court Bars Natasha, Akpabio, Others From Addressing Newsmen appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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29 h. ago Alleged murder plot: Senate President accuses Sen. Natasha of spreading deliberate falsehoods, manipulative theatrics

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja   Senate President Godswill Akpabio has described as “baseless, false and inflammatory,” allegations by suspended Kogi Central lawmaker, Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, that he allegedly “recruited” former Governor Yahaya Bello to assassinate her.   He added that she was deliberately spreading falsehoods and manipulative theatrics aimed at damaging his reputation and provoking […] The post Alleged murder plot: Senate President accuses Sen. Natasha of spreading deliberate falsehoods, manipulative theatrics appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 h. ago BREAKING: Court stops Akpabio, Natasha, Senate from press interviews

From Godwin Tsa Abuja The Abuja division of the Federal High Court has restrained parties involved in the suit filed by suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and three others from granting press interviews on the matter. Justice Binta Nyako gave the ruling on Friday after Akpabio’s counsel, Kehinde Ogunwumiju (SAN), complained […] The post BREAKING: Court stops Akpabio, Natasha, Senate from press interviews appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 h. ago Senate Feud: Court Bars Akpabio, Natasha From Speaking To Press

A Federal High Court in Abuja has issued an order restraining all parties involved in the suit filed by Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and three others from making public comments about the case. Justice Binta Nyako, who presided over the matter, gave the directive on Friday after Akpabio’s lawyer, Kehinde Ogunwumiju, SAS, […]

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30 h. ago (UPDATED): Court bans Natasha, Akpabio, others from press interviews

Justice Binta Fatima Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja has barred parties in the suit filed by suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, and three others from granting press interviews on issues relating to the case. The judge issued the order on Friday following a complaint by Read More

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31 h. ago Natasha’s claim of assassination false, dangerous fabrication – Akpabio

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has denied the assassination allegation made by suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, calling it a false and dangerous fabrication. Akpabio, who released a statement through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Eseme Eyiboh, on Friday, called the accusation a deliberate campaign of misinformation. “As a statesman devoted to national unity and […] The post Natasha’s claim of assassination false, dangerous fabrication – Akpabio appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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32 h. ago INEC Wasted Too Much Time Before Rejecting Petition For My Recall – Senator Natasha

Suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has faulted Independent National Electoral Commission for spending too much time before rejecting a petition seeking her recall from the Senate. Recall that INFORMATION NIGERIA had reported that INEC on Thursday, declared that the petition filed by a political group from Natasha’s district failed to satisfy the provisions […] The post INEC Wasted Too Much Time Before Rejecting Petition For My Recall – Senator Natasha appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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34 h. ago Homecoming: My Husband Came Up With Helicopter Idea To Outsmart Kogi Govt’s Traps — Natasha

Suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has revealed that her husband came up with the idea of using a helicopter for her recent visit to her constituency for a homecoming Sallah party, following restrictions imposed by the Kogi State government on political gatherings and convoys. Akpoti-Uduaghan made this known during an interview on Channels […]

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35 h. ago Akpabio should sue me for exposing planned assassination – Natasha

Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has dared Senate President Godswill Akpabio to sue her over her assassination allegation. Akpoti-Uduaghan, who appeared on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday night, alleged that Akpabio is behind the recall process and that he told Yahaya Bello to have her killed. She made the declaration after her recall process was […] The post Akpabio should sue me for exposing planned assassination – Natasha appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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36 h. ago I’ll present sexual assault evidence against Akpabio at the right time, says Sen. Natasha Akpoti

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has stated she will provide evidence to support her sexual harassment allegations against Senate read more I’ll present sexual assault evidence against Akpabio at the right time, says Sen. Natasha Akpoti

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37 h. ago ‘I Will Present Sexual Harrasment Evidence Against Akpabio Soon’, Says Senator Natasha

The suspended Senator representing Kogi Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has disclosed that she will soon present evidence to back her sexual harassment claims against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Natasha stated during an interview on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ on Thursday night. She insisted that she would present the evidence at the appropriate time and place. […]

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41 h. ago “We’re Transparent, Not Partisan In Senator Natasha’s Recall Process” – INEC Tells Nigerians

Independent National Electoral Commission has denied claim made by some Nigerians that it is taking side over the ongoing recall process against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The commission noted that it has been transparent over the exercise, contrary to claim saying that it has been partisan. Speaking during a show via Channels Television on Thursday, Chief […] The post “We’re Transparent, Not Partisan In Senator Natasha’s Recall Process” – INEC Tells Nigerians appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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41 h. ago “I’ll Soon Provide All Sexual Harassment Evidences Against Akpabio” — Natasha Vows

Lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has vowed to expose Senate President Godswil Akpabio with evidences over the ongoing sexual harassment case between them. Mrs. Natasha led this out during an interview with Channels Television on Thursday. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the Kogi State Senator’s claim is coming, following Independent National Electoral Commission dismissal of […] The post “I’ll Soon Provide All Sexual Harassment Evidences Against Akpabio” — Natasha Vows appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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41 h. ago INEC Rejects Petition To Recall Senator Natasha, Says It Fails To Meet Constitutional Requirements

Independent National Electoral Commission has rejected the petition to recall lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The commission insisted that the petitioners have not met constitutional requirements. INEC in a statement on Thursday, disclosed that the petitioners failed to gather the requisite number of signatures/thumbprints, which must represent more than one-half of the registered voters […] The post INEC Rejects Petition To Recall Senator Natasha, Says It Fails To Meet Constitutional Requirements appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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44 h. ago Flying helicopter to Kogi rally was my husband’s Idea – Natasha

Suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has disclosed that her husband came up with the idea of using a helicopter for her visit to her constituency. Akpoti-Uduaghan disclosed this during an interview on Politics Today, a Channels TV programme on Thursday. The Kogi state government had recently imposed restrictions on political rallies and convoys, Read More

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45 h. ago Natasha: Kogi Central ‘Constituents’ Vow To Proceed With Recall, To Re

Constituents of Kogi Central Senatorial District of Kogi State have thanked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for validating 208,132 (43.86 per cent) signatures in the petition submitted for the recall of the suspended lawmaker representing the District in the National Assembly, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The constituents, who are registered voters of Kogi Central, noted […]

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45 h. ago Sexual assault: I’ll present evidence against Akpabio soon — Natasha

Tribune Online Sexual assault: I’ll present evidence against Akpabio soon — Natasha Her comments come after months of controversy surrounding her accusations against Akpabio. Sexual assault: I’ll present evidence against Akpabio soon — Natasha Tribune Online

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47 h. ago Natasha hails INEC for rejecting recall bid, mocks detractors

The lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Thursday, commended the Independent National Electoral Commission for rejecting the process by some groups and individuals to recall her from the Senate. The Senator thanked the Nigerian electoral umpire for upholding justice constitutionally and refusing to bow to pressures from what she termed ‘undemocratic elements in Read More

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48 h. ago UPDATED: INEC rejects recall petition against Natasha Akpoti

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has thrown out a petition to recall Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central. It failed to meet Section 69(a) of Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution. INEC reviewed the petition and decided no further steps would be taken. Sam Olumekun, National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information & […] The post UPDATED: INEC rejects recall petition against Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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