76 m. ago IPU cannot consider Natasha’s petition – Senator Jimoh Ibrahim

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The chairman of the Senate Interparliamentary Committee, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, has stated that the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) cannot consider the petition allegedly submitted by suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan because it only accepts petitions from member states, not individuals. He clarified that this means Nigeria, not any individual senator, is the recognised […] The post IPU cannot consider Natasha’s petition – Senator Jimoh Ibrahim appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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55 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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7 d. ago Akpabio: Ezekwesili Seeks Independent Probe, Public Hearing On Natasha’s Sexual Harassment Petition

Former Minister of Education and human rights advocate, Dr. Oby Ezekwesili, has demanded an independent investigation into Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s petition against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, condemning what she described as a lack of transparency in the handling of the alleged sexual harassment case. In a post on her X handle on Thursday, Ezekwesili called […]

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8 d. ago Akpabio: Natasha resubmits sexual harassment petition to Senate

Tribune Online Akpabio: Natasha resubmits sexual harassment petition to Senate Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, has resubmitted a sexual harassment petition against the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio. Tribune Online reports that following Natasha’s presentation of the petition at the plenary on Wednesday, the Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct, and Public Petitions rejected it, describing the petition as “dead […] Akpabio: Natasha resubmits sexual harassment petition to Senate Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Natasha resubmits sexual harassment petition against Akpabio

The Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has resubmitted a sexual harassment petition against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. PUNCH Online reports that the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Diaspora and NGOs resubmitted the petition during Thursday plenary, after her earlier petition was rejected by the Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct, Read More

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8 d. ago Natasha’s sexual harassment petition dead on arrival – Senate

The Senate has declared that the sexual harassment petition filed by Natasha Akpoti-Uduagha against Senate President Godswill Akpabio is “dead read more Natasha’s sexual harassment petition dead on arrival – Senate

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8 d. ago Sexual harassment: Senate dismisses Natasha’s petition, Kogi senator shuns panel

The Senate on Wednesday dismissed the sexual harrassment petition filed by Kogi lawmaker, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, against the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, describing it as ‘dead on arrival.’ The red chamber described her action as a violation of the Senate Standing Rules. This is as Akpoti-Uduaghan shunned the Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Read More

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8 d. ago EXCLUSIVE: Details of Senator Natasha’s petition against Akpabio emerge

Tribune Online EXCLUSIVE: Details of Senator Natasha’s petition against Akpabio emerge Fresh details have emerged regarding a petition filed and submitted to the Senate by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, alleging sexual harassment, abuse of office, and obstruction of legislative duties. The petition, dated March 4, 2025, and submitted Wednesday before the 10th Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria against its President, […] EXCLUSIVE: Details of Senator Natasha’s petition against Akpabio emerge Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Alleged Sexual Harassment: Natasha Files Petition Against Senate President Akpabio

Lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has submitted a petition against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Senator Natasha is accusing the former governor of Akwa Ibom State of sexual harassment, a development which is gaining attention across the nation. Speaking under Order 40 of the Senate Rules, on Wednesday,  the Kogi State Senator stated that she […] The post Alleged Sexual Harassment: Natasha Files Petition Against Senate President Akpabio appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago NASS: Apkoti files sexual harassment petition against Akpabio at plenary as Senate President denies allegations

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja A mild chaos ensued in the Senate on Wednesday as Kogi Central Lawmaker, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, officially tendered a sexual harassment petition against Senate President Godswill Akpabio on the floor of the upper legislative chamber. Drama began immediately after Senator Akpoti submitted the petition, immediately after the Senate President denied the […] The post NASS: Apkoti files sexual harassment petition against Akpabio at plenary as Senate President denies allegations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago BREAKING: Senate dismisses Natasha’s sexual harassment petition

The Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct, and Public Petitions has dismissed a petition bordering on sexual harassment filed by the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The Chairman of the Committee, Senator Neda Imasuen, stated this on Wednesday during a probe hearing against Akpoti-Uduaghan at the National Assembly. Read More

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9 d. ago Why Natasha’s sexual harassment petition against Akpabio won’t stand — Senators

The sexual harassment petition submitted by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio has taken a new plot twist after senators disagreed on the grounds through which it was submitted. Akpoti-Uduaghan formally submitted the petition on Wednesday following the claim of the senate spokesperson, Yemi Adaramodu, that the only petition before the senate is Read More

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9 d. ago Sexual harassment: Akpabio finally responds to Natasha’s allegations

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has finally responded to allegations of sexual harassment from Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Akpabio, who reacted to the petition submitted against him on Wednesday at the plenary session, said he has never harassed Akpoti-Uduaghan or any other woman sexually. According to him, he was raised properly by his late single mother and […] The post Sexual harassment: Akpabio finally responds to Natasha’s allegations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Natasha Akpoti submits ‘sexual harassment’ petition against Akpabio

Tribune Online Natasha Akpoti submits ‘sexual harassment’ petition against Akpabio “Distinguished colleagues, this petition is hereby referred to the committee on code of conduct, ethics and public petitions, which should revert to the senate as soon as practicable,” he said. Natasha Akpoti submits ‘sexual harassment’ petition against Akpabio Tribune Online

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9 d. ago UPDATED: Natasha files sexual harassment petition against Akpabio at plenary

The senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Wednesday formally submitted a petition against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, accusing him of sexual harassment. Akpoti-Uduaghan, speaking under Order 40 of the Senate Rules, told her colleagues that she had previously made the allegations during an interview on Arise TV and was now officially presenting them before Read More

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9 d. ago BREAKING: Kogi Central Senator Natasha Submits ‘Sexual Harassment’ Petition Against Akpabio To Senate

The Senator representing Kogi Central senatorial district, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has tendered a petition before the Senate at plenary on Wednesday, accusing the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, of sexual harassment. Rising under Order 40 of the Senate Rules, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan said she had made some comments on Arise News Channel breakfast show concerning alleged sexual harassment […]

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1 week ago No big deal about increase in National Assembly budget – Senate Spokesman

says no sexual harassment petition before the Senate From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate Spokesperson, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, has dismissed concerns over the increase in the National Assembly’s budget, stating that the adjustment aligns with national financial trends and is not excessive. Speaking on Arise Television’s The Morning Show, on Monday, Adaramodu emphasised that the […] The post No big deal about increase in National Assembly budget – Senate Spokesman appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Alleged sexual harrasment: Submit yourself for open probe, Saraki tells Akpabio

Tribune Online Alleged sexual harrasment: Submit yourself for open probe, Saraki tells Akpabio Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has reacted to the ongoing allegations of sexual advances leveled against the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, by the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Alleged sexual harrasment: Submit yourself for open probe, Saraki tells Akpabio Tribune Online

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