59 h. ago Natasha recall: INEC notifies Senate as constituents amend petition

The Independent National Electoral Commission on Wednesday wrote to the Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and the Presiding Officer of the Senate Godswill Akpabio, confirming that the contact details of the petitioners’ representatives in the recall process have now been corrected. This followed an amendment made by the constituents of Kogi Central Read More

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64 h. ago Natasha: “Akpabio Is Known For Abusing Women Even As Governor” – Atiku

Former Peoples Democratic Party  presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has described Senate President Godswill Akpabio as corrupt and women abuser. Atiku, in his reaction to the sexual harassment allegations levelled by Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, against Akpabio, said that the former governor of Akwa Ibom State is known with corrupt history. The former vp also […] The post Natasha: “Akpabio Is Known For Abusing Women Even As Governor” – Atiku appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Natasha: Ezekwesili speaks on verbal clash with Senator Nwebonyi

Obiageli Ezekwesili has revealed how her war of words with Senator Onyekachi Nwebonyi started following the clash in the Senate committee hearing on Tuesday. Ezekwesili and Nwebonyi traded words during an Ethics Committee hearing on sexual harassment allegations involving suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central and Senate President Godswill Akpabio. In the course of […] The post Natasha: Ezekwesili speaks on verbal clash with Senator Nwebonyi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago I don’t regret insulting Ezekwesili at senate hearing – Nwaebonyi

The senator representing Ebonyi North Senatorial District, Onyekachi Nwaebonyi, has defended his clash with former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, during a Senate hearing on Tuesday. The clash occurred during a Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions hearing on a fresh petition submitted by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Ezekwesili Read More

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3 d. ago Why we ‘thrown out’ Natasha’s fresh petition against Akpabio — Senate panel

Tribune Online Why we ‘thrown out’ Natasha’s fresh petition against Akpabio — Senate panel The chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions, Neda Imaseun, has explained why the panel tossed out Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s sexual harassment case against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. Tribune Online reports that the panel, during a sitting on Tuesday, declared that the case of sexual harassment before it is closed. According […] Why we ‘thrown out’ Natasha’s fresh petition against Akpabio — Senate panel Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Judge recuses self from Natasha’s suit against Akpabio, others

Justice Obiora Egwuatu of a Federal High Court in Abuja has recused himself from the suit filed by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and others, to stop her investigation over alleged misconduct. Justice Egwuatu announced his withdrawal over allegations of bias levelled against the court by the 3rd defendant (Akpabio) in […] The post Judge recuses self from Natasha’s suit against Akpabio, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Nwaebonyi, Ezekwesili exchange insults at hearing on Natasha’s petition

By Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja A confrontation erupted between Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi representing Ebonyi North, and former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, during a hearing on a sexual harassment petition brought against Senate President, Godswill Akpabio by his colleague, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, yesterday. The altercation took place at the National Assembly where the Senate Committee on Ethics, […] The post Nwaebonyi, Ezekwesili exchange insults at hearing on Natasha’s petition appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago “You Can’t Be Here, You’re A Disgrace To Womanhood” – Senator Nwebonyi Clashes With Ezekwesili Over Natasha

There was drama in the Senate on Tuesday during the hearing of a petition from lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswil Akpabio. It was gathered that former minister of Education Oby Ezekwesili and Senator Onyekachi Nwebonyi had a heated exchange of words during the hearing. The clash occurred at the Senate […] The post “You Can’t Be Here, You’re A Disgrace To Womanhood” – Senator Nwebonyi Clashes With Ezekwesili Over Natasha-Akpabio Case appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Natasha: Senate Dismisses Sexual Harassment Petition Against Akpabio

The Senate, on Tuesday, dismissed a petition of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, filed by the suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central). The petitioner, Mr. Zuberu Yakubu, representing the suspended Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, accused the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions of bias and of denying him a fair hearing. Appearing […]

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3 d. ago Nwaebonyi, Ezekwesili clash at Senate hearing on Natasha’s petition

By Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja A heated confrontation erupted on Tuesday between Sen Onyekachi Nwaebonyi, representing Ebonyi North, and former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, during a hearing on a sexual harassment petition brought against Senate President Godswill Akpabio by his colleague, Sen Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The altercation took place at the National Assembly, where the Senate […] The post Nwaebonyi, Ezekwesili clash at Senate hearing on Natasha’s petition appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Alleged Sexual Harassment: Justice Egwuatu Withdraws From Natasha’s Case Against Senator Akpabio

Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court Abuja has stepped down from the case filed by Senator Representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that at the proceedings on Tuesday, Justice Egwuatu announced his decision to withdraw from the matter after the usual court appearances. He cited the allegation of bias from […] The post Alleged Sexual Harassment: Justice Egwuatu Withdraws From Natasha’s Case Against Senator Akpabio appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago JUST IN: Judge steps down from Natasha’s case after Akpabio’s petition

Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has stepped down from a case involving suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Justice Egwuatu was assigned to hear the suit, but on Tuesday, he announced that he would no longer handle the matter. He made this decision after Senate President Godswill Akpabio wrote a petition questioning Read More

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4 d. ago JUST IN: Judge recuses self from Natasha’s case against Akpabio, others

Tribune Online JUST IN: Judge recuses self from Natasha’s case against Akpabio, others Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court, Abuja handling the suit filed by the suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan seeking to restrain the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions from taking any disciplinary action against her, has recused himself from the matter. The embattled senator representing Kogi Central senatorial district had dragged the […] JUST IN: Judge recuses self from Natasha’s case against Akpabio, others Tribune Online

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4 d. ago BREAKING: Judge Withdraws From Natasha’s Case Over Allegation Of Bias By Akpabio

Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has recused himself from the case filed by the suspended Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. During proceedings on Tuesday, Justice Egwuatu, after Counsels in the matter announced their appearances, announced his decision to withdraw from the matter. The presiding Judge cited the […]

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4 d. ago Judge steps down from Natasha’s case after Akpabio’s petition

Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has stepped down from a case involving suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Justice Egwuatu was assigned to hear the suit, but on Tuesday, he announced that he would no longer handle the matter. He made this decision after Senate President Godswill Akpabio wrote a petition questioning Read More

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4 d. ago JUST IN: Judge recuses self from Natasha’s case, cites Akpabio’s petition

Justice Obiora Egwuatu, who was assigned to hear a suit filed by the suspended Senator for Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has recused himself from the case. Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja linked his decision to a petition from the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, challenging his objectivity. When called up by the court’s […] The post JUST IN: Judge recuses self from Natasha’s case, cites Akpabio’s petition appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Suspension: Group condemns Natasha’s approach in seeking redress

Tribune Online Suspension: Group condemns Natasha’s approach in seeking redress Speaking at the meeting, the Convener and President of the DCNY, Comrade Yinka Gbadebo, expressed the displeasure of Nigerian youths in the diaspora over what he described as the senator’s sensational handling of the issue. Suspension: Group condemns Natasha’s approach in seeking redress Tribune Online

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6 d. ago ‘Yahaya Bello saw it coming,’ Senator Karimi slams Natasha over face

Tribune Online ‘Yahaya Bello saw it coming,’ Senator Karimi slams Natasha over face-off with Akpabio Sen. Karimi expressed his disappointment in a press statement made available to journalists over the weekend in Lokoja, amidst a heated controversy surrounding Sen. Natasha's conduct in the Senate. ‘Yahaya Bello saw it coming,’ Senator Karimi slams Natasha over face-off with Akpabio Tribune Online

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8 d. ago I endured Akpabio’s sexual advances for over one year – Natasha

The suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has taken her frustration to the popular British television station, Sky News, where she narrated that she spent over a year enduring the alleged sexual advances of Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The senator reiterated during the interview with the British Television network on Wednesday that her suspension Read More

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8 d. ago Civil society petitions UN over Natasha’s sexual assault allegations

The National Civil Society Council of Nigeria has written to the United Nations through the Office of the Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria over the lingering crisis in the Nigerian Senate following allegations of sexual assault levelled against Senate President Godswill Akpabio by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Akpoti-Uduaghan, who is serving a six-month suspension, had Read More

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