7 h. ago Agbakoba faults Natasha’s sexual harassment allegations against Akpabio

Popular legal luminary, Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, SAN, has raised concerns over what he described as “significant inconsistencies” in the sexual harassment allegations made by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Agbakoba made this known while speaking at a media briefing at his Apapa Chambers in Lagos State on Tuesday. Agbakoba, who is the Read More

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11 h. ago Group Urges Akpabio To Step Aside Over Sexual Harassment Allegation

A socio-political pressure group, Action Collective, has demanded that Senate President Godswill Akpabio step aside and submit himself to an independent investigation following an allegation of sexual harassment against him. The group described Akpabio’s continued leadership of the Senate as “morally indefensible” and warned that failure to address the issue transparently could erode public trust […]

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11 h. ago Sexual harassment: Natasha Akpoti’s allegation contradictory, says Agbakoba

Olisa Agbakoba, former president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), has stated that the sexual harassment allegation made by Natasha read more Sexual harassment: Natasha Akpoti’s allegation contradictory, says Agbakoba

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13 h. ago Akpabio: Natasha’s allegation has significant contradictions – Olisa Agbakoba 

…hints at fresh legal action, demands clarification from suspended Senator  BY PHILIP NWOSU Renowned lawyer and former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, SAN, has stated that the sexual harassment allegation levelled against Senate President Godswill Akpabio by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan falls short of the evidentiary threshold required to establish such […] The post Akpabio: Natasha’s allegation has significant contradictions – Olisa Agbakoba  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Natasha’s Allegation Against Akpabio Contradictory, Falls Short Of Proving Sexual Harassment, Says Agbakoba

Renowned lawyer and former President, Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, SAN, has said that the sexual harassment allegation against Senate President Godswill Akpabio by the suspended Senator representing Kogi Central in the National Assembly, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has significant contradictions. Agbakoba, who spoke at an elaborate press conference in Lagos on Tuesday, added that […]

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17 h. ago “We do not feel protected”, Nigerian women speak out on the broken system failing victims of sexual harassment

Sexual harassment remains one of the most deeply entrenched and underreported issues in Nigeria. A recent poll, BusinessDay’s March 2025 read more “We do not feel protected”, Nigerian women speak out on the broken system failing victims of sexual harassment

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43 h. ago Lagos Varsity Dismisses Three Lecturers Over Alleged Sexual Harassment

Lagos State University of Science and Technology has fired three of its academic staff members over alleged sexual harassment within the institution. INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that the sacked lecturers include one Mr. Nurudeen Hassan from the Department of Mass Communication, Mr. Kareem Arigbabu and Mr. Olayinka Uthman from the Department of Arts & Design. It […] The post Lagos Varsity Dismisses Three Lecturers Over Alleged Sexual Harassment appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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52 h. ago Lagos varsity fires three lecturers over sexual harassment allegations

The Lagos State University of Science and Technology has sacked three lecturers over allegations of sexual harassment. LASUSTECH’s Public Relations Officer, Mr. Lanre Kuye, confirmed the development on Sunday. He said the move reflects its zero-tolerance stance on sexual harassment, which is backed by a clearly defined sexual harassment policy and the disciplinary action followed Read More

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4 d. ago Group Demands Akpabio’s Resignation Over Sexual Harassment Allegations

A civil advocacy group, The Action Collective, has called for the immediate resignation of Senate President Godswill Akpabio following renewed allegations of sexual harassment that the group said were damaging both the credibility of the National Assembly and Nigeria’s international reputation. In a strongly worded statement released on Thursday and signed by its National Coordinator, […]

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4 d. ago Alleged sexual harassment: Group demands Akpabio’s resignation

By Sunday Ani  A political and civil advocacy pressure group, Action Collective, has called on the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, to immediately step down or resign from office, following allegations of sexual harassment that have not only tainted the integrity of the National Assembly but also embarrassed Nigeria before the international community.  The group insisted […] The post Alleged sexual harassment: Group demands Akpabio’s resignation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Sexual harassment: SSANU rejects FUOYE VC’s clearance, threatens strike

The Western Zone of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities on Thursday rejected the resolution of the Governing Council of the Federal University, Oye Ekiti, Ekiti State, which absolved the Vice Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Abayomi Fasina, of sexual harassment. PUNCH Online reports that the Governing Council absolved Fasina of allegations of sexual Read More

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5 d. ago Sexual harassment: Lawyer alleges FUOYE biased, calls for external investigation

Pelumi Olajengbesi, a legal practitioner, has described the dismissal of sexual allegations against Abayomi Fasina, vice-chancellor of Federal University Oye-Ekiti read more Sexual harassment: Lawyer alleges FUOYE biased, calls for external investigation

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6 d. ago Lawyer Olajengbesi Tackles FUOYE For Exonerating VC Of Sexual Harassment Allegations

Abuja-based legal practitioner, Pelumi Olajengbesi, has strongly criticised the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) in Ekiti State, for exonerating its Vice Chancellor, Professor Abayomi Fasina, from allegations of sexual harassment without regard for what he called incriminating evidence to the contrary. In a press statement post on his Facebook page on Wednesday, Olajengbesi described the university’s […]

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9 d. ago We’ve Made Strides In Infrastructure Devt, ICT, Says LASU VC

The vice chancellor of Lagos State University (LASU), Prof Ibiyemi Ibilola Olatunji-Bello said the varsity has made giant strides in infrastructure development and ICT innovation in the the last three and a half years. The VC who stated this during a press conference to herald the ivory tower’s 28th Convocation ceremony stated that LASU has […]

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9 d. ago New York Times: A female senator faces down a ‘classic abuse of power’ in Nigeria

When Nigeria’s third most powerful politician was accused of sexual harassment on national television this year, a fierce backlash ensued read more New York Times: A female senator faces down a ‘classic abuse of power’ in Nigeria

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1 week ago Umahi Threatens Legal Action Against Businesswoman Who Accused Him Of Unpaid Contracts, Sexual Harassment

The Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has dismissed allegations of sexual harassment and non-payment for supply of political campaign materials, made against him by a businesswoman identified as Tracynither Nicolas Ohiri. The Minister has demanded proof of the transaction even as he threatened legal action over the allegations. The Minister disclosed this during his […]

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1 week ago Protesters Storm Ministry, Demand Suspension Of FUOYE VC Over Alleged Sexual Harassment

Protesters stormed the Federal Ministry of Education in Abuja on Thursday, demanding the suspension of Professor Abayomi Fasina as the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE). Carrying placards with various inscriptions such as “Ekiti deserves better”, “Protect our women”, among others, the protesters argued that the VC cannot be in the office while being […]

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1 week ago Minister denies owing businesswoman N200m, sexual harassment allegations

The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has denied owing a businesswoman, Tracynither Ohiri, N200 million for promotional materials she supplied during his 2014 governorship campaign. Umahi denied the allegation on Thursday while fielding questions from journalists during his tour of the Independence Bridge in Lagos. He said, “When I left office and then became a Read More

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1 week 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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1 week 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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