1 hour ago Alleged Harassment: ‘Defend Yourself Instead Of Using Proxies,’ Ex

A former minister of environment, Mohammed Abdullahi, has called on Senate President Godswill Akpabio to directly address the sexual harassment allegations levelled against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and others, rather than hiding behind what he described as “hired blackmailers and image launderers.” Abdullahi made the call while referencing the recent public campaign led by […]

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1 hour ago Alleged Harassment: ‘Defend Yourself Instead Of Using Proxies,’ Abdullahi Tells Akpabio

A politician, Mohammed Abdullahi, has called on Senate President Godswill Akpabio to directly address the sexual harassment allegations levelled against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and others, rather than hiding behind what he described as “hired blackmailers and image launderers.” Abdullahi made the call while referencing the recent public campaign led by one Professor Mgbake, […]

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16 h. ago Natasha Akpoti counters Agbakoba’s demand for retraction of allegations against Akpabio

Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the suspended senator representing Kogi Central, has responded to recent public comments and legal correspondence from Olisa Agbakoba read more Natasha Akpoti counters Agbakoba’s demand for retraction of allegations against Akpabio

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3 d. ago Agbakoba Demands Retraction Of Natasha’s Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Akpabio

Renowned senior lawyer and former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, SAN, has written a second letter to the suspended Senator representing Kogi Central in the National Assembly, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, demanding a retraction of what he described as her “clearly false and unsubstantiated” sexual harassment allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. […]

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3 d. ago Akpabio: Agbakoba demands retraction of Natasha’s sexual harassment claim

By Phillip Nwosu Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and senior advocate, Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, has issued a second formal demand to the Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial district, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, urging her to retract sexual harassment allegations she made against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. At a press briefing in Lagos on Tuesday, […] The post Akpabio: Agbakoba demands retraction of Natasha’s sexual harassment claim appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago “I Became Senator Through Elections Not Erection” – Senator Natasha Mocks Akpabio In Sacarstic Apology Letter To Senate

Suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has taken a satirical swipe at Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, posting a mock apology over allegations of sexual harassment. Mrs. Natasha, in a letter shared on Sunday, via her official Facebook page, adopted a tone  with sarcasm, apologised for what she described as ‘grievous crime of maintaining […] The post “I Became Senator Through Elections Not Erection” – Senator Natasha Mocks Akpabio In Sacarstic Apology Letter To Senate appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Natasha’s Sexual Allegation Against Akpabio Has Significant Contradictions

Renowned lawyer and former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, 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 […]

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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Assassination claim: Natasha urges IG to dismiss Akpabio’s petition

The suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has called on the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to dismiss the petition by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, accusing her of criminal defamation and incitement. She instead urged the IG to probe Akpabio over allegations of threats to her life. Akpabio had written to Egbetokun, Read More

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3 w. ago Alleged defamation: Sue Natasha, don’t involve police, Falana tells Akpabio

Senior Advocate of Nigeria and human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has advised Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, to sue suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, over alleged defamation. The lawyer said this in a statement on Friday following a petition Akpabio submitted to the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, over comments made by Akpoti-Uduaghan at Read More

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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. ago Assassination claim: Natasha fires back as Akpabio petitions IG

The suspended senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has reacted strongly to a formal petition filed by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, accusing her of criminal defamation and incitement. Akpabio had written to the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, alleging that the senator falsely accused him of plotting her assassination, a claim he described as Read More

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4 w. ago Akpabio denies assassination allegation by Natasha, says claim malicious

Set to sue Natasha, Abbo over allegations The Office of the President of the Senate has strongly denied allegations made read more Akpabio denies assassination allegation by Natasha, says claim malicious

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4 w. ago Alleged murder plot: Senate President accuses Sen. Natasha of spreading deliberate falsehoods, manipulative theatrics

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja   Senate President Godswill Akpabio has described as “baseless, false and inflammatory,” allegations by suspended Kogi Central lawmaker, Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, that he allegedly “recruited” former Governor Yahaya Bello to assassinate her.   He added that she was deliberately spreading falsehoods and manipulative theatrics aimed at damaging his reputation and provoking […] The post Alleged murder plot: Senate President accuses Sen. Natasha of spreading deliberate falsehoods, manipulative theatrics appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Natasha’s claim of assassination false, dangerous fabrication – Akpabio

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has denied the assassination allegation made by suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, calling it a false and dangerous fabrication. Akpabio, who released a statement through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Eseme Eyiboh, on Friday, called the accusation a deliberate campaign of misinformation. “As a statesman devoted to national unity and […] The post Natasha’s claim of assassination false, dangerous fabrication – Akpabio appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Akpabio should sue me for exposing planned assassination – Natasha

Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has dared Senate President Godswill Akpabio to sue her over her assassination allegation. Akpoti-Uduaghan, who appeared on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday night, alleged that Akpabio is behind the recall process and that he told Yahaya Bello to have her killed. She made the declaration after her recall process was […] The post Akpabio should sue me for exposing planned assassination – Natasha appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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