8 h. 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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16 h. 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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17 h. 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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20 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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20 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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24 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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3 d. ago I didn’t direct protest against Ebonyi teaching hospital – Umahi

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki Minister of Works, David Umahi, has denied directing protest against David Umahi Federal University Teaching Hospital in Ebonyi State. There have been protests against the management of the hospital since last week by the host community with the Minister accused of directing the protest. The protests have caused tension in the […] The post I didn’t direct protest against Ebonyi teaching hospital – Umahi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago I didn’t direct protest against Ebonyi Federal University Teaching hospital – Umahi

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki   Minister of Works, David Umahi has denied directing protest against David Umahi Federal University Teaching Hospital in Ebonyi State.   There have been protests against the management of the hospital since last week by the host community with the Minister accused of directing the protest.   He urged community members […] The post I didn’t direct protest against Ebonyi Federal University Teaching hospital – Umahi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Student Body Lauds Ogun Police Chief, Calls For Action Against Sexual Crimes

The Progressive Students Movement (PSM), a prominent Pan-African student organization, has commended the Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, Lanre Ogunlowo, for his proactive approach in tackling crime and social vices. The group also called for a stronger partnership in addressing rape, sexual harassment, and cultism in the state. Speaking after a meeting with the […]

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5 d. ago I sacked six professors for sexual harassment within two months in Lokoja University – Ndoma Egba

Former Senate Leader and Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, read more I sacked six professors for sexual harassment within two months in Lokoja University – Ndoma Egba

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5 d. ago How I escaped sexual harassment in Nollywood — Azeezat Shorunmu

Actress and filmmaker, Azeezat Shorunmu, has said that scriptwriting helped her escape advances and sexual harassment from male producers. In an interview with Sunday Scoop, Shorunmu stated that people fall victim to sexual harassment when they become desperate for fame and quick wealth. She said, “In the film industry, many fall victim to sexual harassment Read More

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5 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 Akpabio never known for harassing women, known him for 50 yrs – Classmate

A former classmate to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, Mr Charles Zuofa, has defended allegations of sexual harassment against the former, saying such character is inconsistent with the ex-Akwa Ibom State governor. Zuofa, who hails from Kaiama in Kolokuma-Opokuma Local Government Area of Bayelsa State said for over 50 years he had known the Senate Read More

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7 d. ago Akpabio lacks traits of sexual harassment, known him for 50 yrs – Classmate

A former classmate to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, Mr Charles Zuofa, has defended allegations of sexual harassment against the former, saying such character is inconsistent with the ex-Akwa Ibom State governor. Zuofa, who hails from Kaiama in Kolokuma-Opokuma Local Government Area of Bayelsa State said for over 50 years he had known the Senate Read More

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7 d. ago Rivers varsity declares zero tolerance for sexual harassment, exam malpractice

The new Vice Chancellor of the Rivers State University, Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt,  Prof. Isaac Zeb-Obipi has said the institution under his leadership will not tolerate any act of sexual harassment, examination malpractices and related vices. Zeb-Obipi stated this in his address during the 43rd matriculation ceremony for its 11,083 new intakes, a number he announced Read More

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7 d. ago APC Group Berates Atiku Over Corruption Allegation Against Akpabio

A sociopolitical group, the All Progressives Media Network (APMN), has responded to the former vice president Atiku Abubakar’s recent scathing remarks, accusing Senate President Godswill Akpabio of corruption. Atiku took a swipe at the senate president against the backdrop of his (Akpabio’s) recent sexual harassment allegation levelled against him by the suspended Kogi Central Senator, […]

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9 d. 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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9 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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9 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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1 week 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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