11 h. ago Senate’s vote of confidence in Akpabio worrisome — Ologbodiyan

A former National Publicity Secretary of the People’s Democratic Party, Kola Ologbondiyan, has described the vote of confidence passed in Senate President Godswill Akpabio as “worrisome”. Ologbodiyan noted that Akpabio has had nearly four votes passed on him in less than two years. He stated this on Thursday evening when he appeared on Channels Television Read More

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12 h. ago Senate’s vote of confidence on Akpabio worrisome — Ologbodiyan

A former National Publicity Secretary of the People’s Democratic Party, Kola Ologbondiyan, has described the vote of confidence passed on Senate President Godswill Akpabio as “worrisome”. Ologbodiyan noted that Akpabio has had nearly four votes passed on him in less than two years. He stated this on Thursday evening when he appeared on Channels Television Read More

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14 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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15 h. ago Olori Atuwatse III Visits Georgia State Senate, Advocates Africa’s Transformation

The Queen Consort of Warri Kingdom, Olori Atuwatse III, made history with her visit to the Georgia State Senate, delivering a powerful speech on African innovation, global collaboration, and the need for cross-border partnerships in addressing global challenges. Addressing the legislators, the Queen Consort acknowledged the skepticism surrounding African royalty in Western contexts but assured […]

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20 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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20 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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23 h. 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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33 h. 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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40 h. ago Lack of leadership hindering Nigeria’s development, says Okpebholo

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has identified the dearth of leadership as a major factor stalling Nigeria’s development. Okpebholo made this assertion while delivering a keynote address titled “Shaping the Future: The Importance of Leadership in Edo State Youth Development” at the Youth Leadership Clinic 2025, organized by postgraduate students of the University of Read More

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46 h. ago We’ll Take Actions After Listening To Both Sides, IPU Assures Natasha

The President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), Tulia Ackson has assured suspended Kogi Central lawmaker, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan that necessary steps will be taken after considering both sides on the issue surrounding her suspension. LEADERSHIP reports that Senator Natasha appealed to the IPU and the United Nations (UN) for intervention in what she described as […]

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60 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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3 d. ago Akume honoured for decades of dedicated leadership and service to Nigeria

Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has been recognised with a prestigious leadership award by The Voice of the Nation, in acknowledgment of his remarkable contributions to Nigeria’s socio-economic and political development. This honour celebrates his decades of dedicated public service and unwavering commitment to national progress. The announcement of […] The post Akume honoured for decades of dedicated leadership and service to Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Enugu West Senator Ngwu Hails Gov Mbah For Bagging Honourary Doctorate

The Senator representing Enugu West, Osita Ngwu, has congratulated the governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, over his conferment with a Doctor of Humane Letters (DHL) degree by the Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology in recognition of his transformative impact on education in the state. Ngwu, who is also the Senate Minority […]

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3 d. ago S’Court Reserves Judgement In Suit Seeking To Void Anyanwu’s Sack As PDP National Sec

The Supreme Court has reserved its judegment in an appeal filed by Senator Samuel Anyanwu against the leadership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Anyanwu is seeking to nullify his removal as the National Secretary of the party. The apex court, on Monday, in Abuja, reserved the judgement after taking arguments from Anyanwu’s lawyer, Kingsley […]

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4 d. ago Senator Adeola Rolls Out Free Health Programme For Constituents

In a major healthcare intervention, Senator Solomon Adeola (APC, Ogun West) has launched the second edition of his 4-Day Free Health Outreach Programme. The programme aims to provide essential medical services to over 10,000 constituents across the five local government areas (LGAs) of the Ogun West Senatorial District. In a statement issued to journalists yesterday […]

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5 d. ago ‘Sexual harassment’: Real reasons we suspended Natasha — Senate Leader

Tribune Online ‘Sexual harassment’: Real reasons we suspended Natasha — Senate Leader The Senate Leader, in the statement, outlined several violations that led to her suspension, including defying seating arrangements during plenary on 25 February, speaking without recognition, engaging in disruptive behaviour, making abusive remarks against Senate leadership, and refusing to comply with an ethics committee summons. ‘Sexual harassment’: Real reasons we suspended Natasha — Senate Leader Tribune Online

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6 d. ago ‘I Am Not Part Of Natasha’s Suspension’, Bayelsa Senator Clarifies, Leads Colleagues To Kogi Senator’s Home

The Senator representing Bayelsa West in the Senate, Henry Seriake Dickson (HSD), has said that as a member of the Senate Committee on Code of Conduct, Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions, he was not part of the deliberation to suspend the Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, from the Senate. LEADERSHIP reports that Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended […]

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6 d. ago Natasha’s suspension: FG plans intervention as coalition threatens showdown

The Federal Government on Friday said it would intervene in the leadership crisis of the National Assembly after the suspension of the senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. “We’re engaging all the stakeholders to ensure that they temper justice with mercy,” the Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Iman Suleiman-Ibrahim, told State House correspondents Read More

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6 d. ago Natasha’s suspension: FG intervenes as female coalition threatens showdown

The Federal Government on Friday said it would intervene in the leadership crisis of the National Assembly after the suspension of the senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. “We’re engaging all the stakeholders to ensure that they temper justice with mercy,” the Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Iman Suleiman-Ibrahim, told State House correspondents Read More

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6 d. ago “Step Aside, Submit Yourself For Proper Investigation” – PDP Tells Akpabio, Knocks Senate For Suspending Senator Natasha

The Peoples Democratic Party has condemned the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from the Senate. PDP claimed that the action of the Godswill Akpabio-led Senate leadership against Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan smacks of a desperation to cover up the allegation of sexual harassment. The opposition party also said that Mrs. Natasha’s suspension is hasty and was done […] The post “Step Aside, Submit Yourself For Proper Investigation” – PDP Tells Akpabio, Knocks Senate For Suspending Senator Natasha appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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