11 h. ago Natasha: Male guber candidates may shun female deputies –Akpabio

• Again, senators pass vote of confidence in Senate president   From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has raised concerns that the actions of suspended Kogi State lawmaker, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, may have a negative impact on female politicians as a lot of men may be scared of appointing or selecting female as deputies. […] The post Natasha: Male guber candidates may shun female deputies –Akpabio appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Suspension: Embattled Natasha files fresh suit as Senate backs Akpabio

The Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has filed a contempt suit against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and others over her six-month suspension without pay from the Senate. Others listed in the Form 48 contempt charge, filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja and sighted on Thursday, include the Clerk of Read More

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17 h. ago Natasha files contempt charge against Akpabio, others for disobeying Court order

Tribune Online Natasha files contempt charge against Akpabio, others for disobeying Court order Following her six-month suspension by the Senate, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has initiated contempt proceedings against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, the Clerk of the National Assembly, and the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Code of Conduct, Senator Neda Imasuem. In the Form 48 she filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja, […] Natasha files contempt charge against Akpabio, others for disobeying Court order Tribune Online

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19 h. ago Southern youth group reject “northern plot” against Akpabio over sexual harassment claims

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Amalgamated Southern Nigeria Youths Forum has dismissed attempts by some northern groups, including the Arewa Youth Assembly For Good Leadership (AYAGL), to remove Senate President Godswill Akpabio over sexual harassment allegations made by Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as ‘dead on arrival’. The forum views these efforts as a failed plot orchestrated by […] The post Southern youth group reject “northern plot” against Akpabio over sexual harassment claims appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Harassment Saga: Natasha didn’t allow us to look into her petition before rushing to IPU — Akpabio

Tribune Online Harassment Saga: Natasha didn’t allow us to look into her petition before rushing to IPU — Akpabio Akpabio said Senator Natasha disregarded both the Senate’s internal channels and the judiciary before rushing to the international community. Harassment Saga: Natasha didn’t allow us to look into her petition before rushing to IPU — Akpabio Tribune Online

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19 h. ago A multidimensional analysis of gender, power, and governance in Nigeria (1)

The unfolding saga involving Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Central Senatorial District) and Senate President Godswill Akpabio (Akwa Ibom North-West Senatorial read more A multidimensional analysis of gender, power, and governance in Nigeria (1)

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21 h. ago You distorted facts, embarrassed the Senate – Akpabio to Natasha

Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has been accused of distorting facts and embarrassing the Nigerian Senate. Senate President Godswill Akpabio, during plenary on Thursday, said Akpoti-Uduaghan globalised her suspension by sharing a different narrative. The accusation comes after Akpoti-Uduaghan’s six-month suspension for alleged violation of Senate rules, which she took to the United Nations Inter-parliamentary […] The post You distorted facts, embarrassed the Senate – Akpabio to Natasha appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Natasha: Women Group Supports Akpabio, Takes Protests To UN House

The Women for Change Vanguard has announced a planned peaceful protest at the UN House in Abuja on Friday, urging Nigerian women to gather and demand evidence from Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan regarding her allegations of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. In a statement by its spokesperson, Arc (Mrs) Margaret Adesuwa Ehilebo, the group […]

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22 h. ago “We Suspended Senator Natasha Over Gross Misconduct Not Sexual Harassment Allegation Against Akpabio” – Senate Tells IPU

Nigerian Senate has denied allegations claiming that the six-month suspension to Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was connected to sexual harassment claim against Senate President Godswil Akpabio. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the Senate on Wednesday, was responding to Senator Natasha’s statements at the Inter-Parliamentary Union on Tuesday. Recall that the Kogi lawmaker had taken her case before […] The post “We Suspended Senator Natasha Over Gross Misconduct Not Sexual Harassment Allegation Against Akpabio” – Senate Tells IPU appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Natasha: Akpabio, Others Risk Imprisonment Over Alleged Contempt Of Court

The Senator representing Kogi Central in the Senate, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has filed a contempt suit against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, the Clerk to the National Assembly (CNA), and chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Code of Conduct, Senator Neda Imasuem, over what she described as a willful disobedience of a court order. […]

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24 h. ago Senate passes vote of confidence in Akpabio amid Natasha controversy

On Thursday, the Red Chamber passed a vote of confidence in the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, amid the controversy trailing sexual harassment allegations made by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The vote of confidence in Akpabio’s leadership was passed after Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, moved a motion on the recent controversy surrounding the upper chamber under […] The post Senate passes vote of confidence in Akpabio amid Natasha controversy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Natasha: Senators pass vote of confidence in Akpabio, Senate leadership

Tribune Online Natasha: Senators pass vote of confidence in Akpabio, Senate leadership The Senate maintained that the suspension of Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months was in line with its standing orders, as drawn from the 1999 Constitution. Natasha: Senators pass vote of confidence in Akpabio, Senate leadership Tribune Online

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30 h. ago Natasha’s gross misconduct led to her suspension – Senate to IPU

The Senate has shared its account of what led to Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension, saying she exhibited gross misconduct and unruly behaviour. Daily Sun reported that Akpoti-Uduaghan took her case to the United Nations Inter-Parliamentary Conference in New York on Tuesday, alleging that she was being victimised for accusing Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual […] The post Natasha’s gross misconduct led to her suspension – Senate to IPU appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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51 h. ago Harassment saga: We’ll take action after hearing from Akpabio — IPU tells Natasha

Tribune Online Harassment saga: We’ll take action after hearing from Akpabio — IPU tells Natasha Tribune Online reports that Senator Natasha had earlier appealed to the IPU and the United Nations to intervene in what she described as a case of political victimisation. Harassment saga: We’ll take action after hearing from Akpabio — IPU tells Natasha Tribune Online

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52 h. ago Sexual Harassment: Senator Natasha Storms UN Complex, Tenders Suspension Case Against Akpabio

Lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has reported her suspension by Senate, including her case against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, to the Inter-Parliamentary Union. Recall that the Red Chamber suspended Senator Natasha for violation of the Senate’s rules days after she submitted a petition against Akpabio for sexual harassment and abused of power. INFORMATION […] The post Sexual Harassment: Senator Natasha Storms UN Complex, Tenders Suspension Case Against Akpabio appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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64 h. ago VIDEO: Suspended Natasha takes fight against Akpabio to UN, alleges harassment, injustice

Suspended Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, has taken her battle against Senate President Godswill Akpabio to the international stage. Speaking at the Women in Parliament session during the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) meeting at the United Nations in New York which started trending on Tuesday, she called for justice and intervention from global democratic institutions. Read More

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65 h. ago Senator Natasha Disobeys Senate, Report Akpabio To UN Parliamentary Organ

The controversy over the allegations by Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and her subsequent suspension from the Red Chamber, has taken a new turn as the former has taken her case to the global stage. The suspended lawmaker, on Tuesday, took her case to the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in New […]

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68 h. ago Protesters at National Assembly demand stiffer penalty for Natasha Akpoti as constituents sue Akpabio

A group of protesters under the banner of Women for Good Governance stormed the National Assembly on Tuesday, demanding stricter read more Protesters at National Assembly demand stiffer penalty for Natasha Akpoti as constituents sue Akpabio

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69 h. ago Akpabio vs Natasha: Kogi constituents petition CCB over alleged abuse of office

Tribune Online Akpabio vs Natasha: Kogi constituents petition CCB over alleged abuse of office Constituents of Kogi Central Senatorial District have petitioned the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), accusing Senate President Godswill Akpabio vs Natasha: Kogi constituents petition CCB over alleged abuse of office Tribune Online

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69 h. ago Women groups apologise to Senate, Akpabio over Natasha’s allegations

Tribune Online Women groups apologise to Senate, Akpabio over Natasha’s allegations The Nigerian Women Crusade for Good Governance (NWCGG), representing women's groups, has tendered an unreserved apology to the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, and the Nigerian Senate over the allegations made by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Women groups apologise to Senate, Akpabio over Natasha’s allegations Tribune Online

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