2 w. ago Falana warns DSS, NIA against probe of Natasha’s IPU attendance

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has warned against any official probe by security agencies into how suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, was able to attend the Inter-Parliamentary Union meeting in New York. In a statement on Sunday, the Senior Advocate of Nigeria said any probe by security agencies could bring “needless embarrassment and undeserved Read More

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2 w. ago [EXCLUSIVE] IPU: Sources say Natasha Akpoti afraid to return to Nigeria

Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, suspended Kogi Central Senator, is reportedly afraid to return to Nigeria following her remarks at the Inter-Parliamentary Union read more [EXCLUSIVE] IPU: Sources say Natasha Akpoti afraid to return to Nigeria

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2 w. ago I Applied, Got Accredited To Attend IPU Meeting — Senator Natasha

Suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has clarified her recent attendance of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) meeting in New York without the authorisation of the Nigerian Senate. The embattled lawmaker opened up to an online newspaper following a report that intelligence agencies were investigating her participation at the global parliamentarians forum following a petition from […]

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2 w. ago Natasha and the parliamentary rules: A Lesson in legislative gymnastics

Once upon a time in the hallowed chambers of the Nigerian Senate, where oratory often trumps logic and “ayes” have read more Natasha and the parliamentary rules: A Lesson in legislative gymnastics

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2 w. 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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2 w. ago VIDEO: Natasha suspended for gross misconduct, unruly behaviour — Senate replies IPU

Tribune Online VIDEO: Natasha suspended for gross misconduct, unruly behaviour — Senate replies IPU The Nigerian Senate has clarified to the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) that the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was due to gross misconduct and unruly behaviour, not as a result of allegations of sexual harassment as she had claimed. VIDEO: Natasha suspended for gross misconduct, unruly behaviour — Senate replies IPU Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Why Senator Natasha Was Suspended, Nigerian Senate Replies IPU

The Nigerian Senate has explained to the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, was suspended due to gross misconduct rather than any allegations of sexual harassment. The chairperson of the House of Representatives Committee on Women Affairs and Social Development, Hon. Kafilat Ogbara, who spoke before the IPU on Wednesday, […]

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2 w. ago Natasha suspended for misconduct, not harassment claim, Senate replies IPU

The Nigerian Senate has defended its decision to suspend Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan before the Inter-Parliamentary Union, stating that her suspension was not related to allegations of sexual harassment but due to gross misconduct. Speaking before the IPU on Wednesday, the Chairperson of the House Committee on Women Affairs and Social Development, Kafilat Ogbara, dismissed claims Read More

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2 w. ago IPU: Senate Denies Sexual Harassment Link To Natasha’s Suspension

The Nigerian Senate has firmly denied allegations that the six-month suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was connected to claims of sexual harassment. The Senate was responding to Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s claims at the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) on Tuesday. Instead, the Senate stated that the disciplinary action was due solely to her “gross misconduct” and repeated […]

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2 w. ago Natasha’s move to UN Parliamentary Union hasty, unwise – PDP UK leader

From Emmanuel Adeyemi, Lokoja A UK-based leader of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Princess Grace Iye Adejoh, has expressed disappointment over Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s recent action in taking her dispute with the Senate President to the UN Inter-Parliamentary Union, describing it as premature and unwise. The PDP Women Leader said the issue was not beyond […] The post Natasha’s move to UN Parliamentary Union hasty, unwise – PDP UK leader appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Sexual Harassment: “We’ll Hear From Both Sides Before Making Decision” – Inter

President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, Tulia Ackson, has assured Kogi Central lawmaker, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, that no stone will be left unturned over her suspension from Nigeria Senate. Ackson’s statement is coming, following Natasha’s appeal for intervention by the IPU and the United Nations over what she described as an unjust suspension from the Upper […] The post Sexual Harassment: “We’ll Hear From Both Sides Before Making Decision” – Inter-Parliamentary Union Replies Senator Natasha appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. 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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3 w. 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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