4 d. ago Lawmaker Recall Exercise Costlier Than Constituency Election — INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), at the weekend, said it was more expensive to conduct an exercise to recall an elected lawmaker than conducting a constituency election. The electoral umpire currently has a petition seeking the recall of the the suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, over alleged gross misconduct. The Special Adviser to […]

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4 d. ago Outrage as church clears pastor of sexual misconduct allegations

Members protest From Okwe Obi, Abuja A Senior Pastor of the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) Wuse II, Rev. Azaki Nash, has been cleared of sexual misconduct allegation claims levelled against him. The Chairman of the District Church Council (DCC), Samson Jonah, declared him innocent of all allegations and recalled him from suspension on the […] The post Outrage as church clears pastor of sexual misconduct allegations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Natasha: Recall Bid That Divides Constituents, Shakes Political Allegiances

It is no longer news that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has been suspended for six months from the 10th Senate over alleged misconduct and non-compliance with Senate rules. Amid the unfolding drama, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan made serious allegations of sexual harassment against the Senate President. During appearances on national television and the UN interparliamentary […]

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7 d. ago Cross River Assembly seeks sanctions for UNICROSS council members

By Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Cross River State House of Assembly has recommended sanctions against four members of the governing council of the University of Cross River (UNICROSS) for alleged misconduct and abuse of office. The four members, who served in the 5th governing council of the institution, comprise Dr Emmanuel Ettah, Dr John Inah […] The post Cross River Assembly seeks sanctions for UNICROSS council members appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago After Rowdy Session, Senate Suspends Motion To Immortalise Ex

The Senate, on Wednesday, suspended a motion seeking to immortalise Prof. Humphrey Nwosu, a former chairman of the National Electoral Commission (now the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC). LEADERSHIP reports that Prof. Nwosu died in October, 2024, in the United States of America at the age of 83. The Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, who […]

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8 d. ago Natasha: Nigerian lawmakers whose constituents attempted to recall

Tribune Online Natasha: Nigerian lawmakers whose constituents attempted to recall Nigeria’s long-time experiment of the recall process was recently reignited again, dominating the country’s political space with drama, tension, and anxiety.  Barely two weeks ago, Kogi Central constituents began an attempt to recall their senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, following her suspension from the country’s upper legislative chamber over alleged misconduct.  For context, Senator Natasha was suspended […] Natasha: Nigerian lawmakers whose constituents attempted to recall Tribune Online

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8 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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9 d. ago Natasha seeks disbarment of Senate panel chair, Imasuen, over alleged misconduct

Tribune Online Natasha seeks disbarment of Senate panel chair, Imasuen, over alleged misconduct The Respondent, Senator Neda Imasuen, was disbarred by the New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Second Department, on May 10, 2010, for fraud, misappropriation of client funds, and failure to respond to disciplinary authorities. Natasha seeks disbarment of Senate panel chair, Imasuen, over alleged misconduct Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Nigeria needs functional legislature that can check the executive —Adebayo, Oyo assembly member

Tribune Online Nigeria needs functional legislature that can check the executive —Adebayo, Oyo assembly member The member representing Ibadan SouthWest constituency II in the Oyo state House of Assembly, Hon. Oluwafemi Fowokanmi Adebayo, in this interview with YINKA OLADOYINBO, speaks on the legislature as an arm of government, the challenges facing it and his activities as a lawmaker in the state. You have been in the Oyo state House of […] Nigeria needs functional legislature that can check the executive —Adebayo, Oyo assembly member Tribune Online

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1 week ago ‘Our Money Not Missing’, Abuja’s Baptist Church Denies Allegations Against Akanji

The leadership of First Baptist Church (FBC), Garki, Abuja, has strongly refuted allegations of financial misconduct and forgery against its former shepherd/Senior Pastor, Dr. Israel Akanji, circulating on social media. In a rebuttal contained in a press statement signed by a Trustee of the Church, Dr. Emmanuel Chibuzor Ibe, and Church Secretary, Deacon Adedamola Akanbi, […]

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1 week ago Remains of former Oyo Assembly majority leader, Subair, buried in Ibadan

Tribune Online Remains of former Oyo Assembly majority leader, Subair, buried in Ibadan Senator Teslim Folarin, the 2023 Oyo State governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), led a host of dignitaries to receive the late lawmaker’s body at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, in the early hours of Friday. Remains of former Oyo Assembly majority leader, Subair, buried in Ibadan Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Oyo Assembly suspends LG boss indefinitely over alleged gross misconduct

Tribune Online Oyo Assembly suspends LG boss indefinitely over alleged gross misconduct The Chairman of the Saki East Local Government area, Mr. Adedokun Emmanuel has been suspended indefinitely over alleged gross misconduct. Oyo Assembly suspends LG boss indefinitely over alleged gross misconduct Tribune Online

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2 w. ago JUST IN: Oyo assembly suspends LG chairman over alleged misconduct

The Oyo State House of Assembly has suspended the Chairman of Saki East Local Government Area, Emmanuel Adedokun, over allegations of gross misconduct. The suspension, which takes immediate effect, was announced during the Assembly’s plenary on Tuesday following a petition submitted by 11 members of the Peoples Democratic Party in Saki East. The petitioners accused Read More

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2 w. ago OSGF Distances Self From Bribery Allegations, Seeks Fair Investigation

The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF) has distanced itself from ongoing corruption allegations involving the Personal Assistant to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Hon. Andrew Torhile Uchi. Uchi is currently under investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for alleged misconduct including bribery […]

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2 w. ago FULL LIST: Misconduct, financial breaches, other allegations against Fubara

The Rivers State House of Assembly has issued a notice accusing the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, of alleged misconduct. Twenty-six members of the assembly made the misconduct allegation against Fubara in a notice sent to the Speaker, Martin Amaewhule, on Monday. According to the lawmakers, their action follows “Section 188 Read More

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2 w. ago UPDATED: Rivers Assembly commences impeachment process against Fubara

Tribune Online UPDATED: Rivers Assembly commences impeachment process against Fubara indicts governor, deputy of gross misconduct. The Martin Amaewhule-led Rivers State House of Assembly has commenced impeachment process against the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, over alleged gross misconduct. The 26 members of the assembly in the document signed and dated March 14, 2025, and addressed to the Speaker through […] UPDATED: Rivers Assembly commences impeachment process against Fubara Tribune Online

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2 w. ago JUST IN: Rivers assembly accuses Fubara, deputy of misconduct, issues notice

The Rivers State House of Assembly has issued a notice accusing the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, of alleged misconduct. The lawmakers justified their actions based on the Nigerian Constitution, according to the notice obtained by Channels Television. The notice read, “In compliance with Section 188 of the Constitution of the Read More

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2 w. ago UPDATED: Rivers assembly accuses Fubara, deputy of misconduct, issues notice

The Rivers State House of Assembly has issued a notice accusing the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, of alleged misconduct. Twenty-six members of the assembly made the misconduct allegation against Fubara in a notice sent to the Speaker, Martin Amaewhule, on Monday. According to the lawmakers, their action follows “Section 188 Read More

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2 w. ago BREAKING: Rivers Assembly Accuses Fubara, Deputy Of Alleged Gross Misconduct

The Rivers State House of Assembly has served a notice of alleged misconduct against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu. This comes amid rising tensions between the governor and the Assembly over the presentation of the 2025 Appropriation Bill. LEADERSHIP recalls that the Assembly denied receiving any letter from Governor Fubara regarding the […]

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2 w. ago Ramadan: Oyo lawmaker reinforces unity, hails Makinde’s leadership

A lawmaker at the Oyo State House of Assembly, Anthony Ogunsola, has reiterated his commitment to fostering unity and hailed Governor Seyi Makinde’s leadership. Ogunsola, a representative of Iwajowa constituency at the OYHA stated this on Sunday during a Ramadan gathering at Ayetoro-Ile themed “Rewards of Good Deeds (Esan Sise Daada),” featuring the presentation of Read More

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