8 d. ago Suspension: Group condemns Natasha’s approach in seeking redress

Tribune Online Suspension: Group condemns Natasha’s approach in seeking redress Speaking at the meeting, the Convener and President of the DCNY, Comrade Yinka Gbadebo, expressed the displeasure of Nigerian youths in the diaspora over what he described as the senator’s sensational handling of the issue. Suspension: Group condemns Natasha’s approach in seeking redress Tribune Online

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1 week ago ‘Akpabio Gave Condition I Had To Please Him’, Senator Natasha Alleges Suspension Was Retaliation

The suspended Senator representing Kogi Central in the Senate, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has maintained that her suspension was a direct consequence of her accusations of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Akpoti-Uduaghan claimed in an interview with Sky News on Wednesday that Akpabio told her she had to “please him” to enjoy her privileges as […]

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2 w. ago Senator Natasha’s Constituents Rule Out Possibility Of Recalling Her

Amid the ongoing rift between the lawmaker representing Kogi Central senatorial district, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, which led to her suspension from the Senate for six months, her Kogi Central constituents have declared their unalloyed support for her, ruling out a recall option. Kogi Central constituents under the aegis of […]

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2 w. ago Natasha: SERAP sues Akpabio over failure to reverse suspension

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The raging controversy over the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti- Uduaghan has attracted yet another legal action following a suit by Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio over the failure to reverse her suspension. It is the contention of SERAP that “the patently unlawful suspension […] The post Natasha: SERAP sues Akpabio over failure to reverse suspension appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago ‘It’s patently unlawful,’ SERAP sues Akpabio over Natasha’s suspension

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has sued Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, over what it described as the “patently unlawful” suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The suit, filed at the Federal High Court, Abuja, seeks to overturn the six-month suspension, which SERAP argued violates the senator’s fundamental rights and deprives her constituents of representation. SERAP Read More

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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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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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2 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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3 w. ago Natasha’s suspension: Senate rules out reversal, Akpabio queries suit

The Senate, on Monday, ruled out a reversal of the six-month suspension imposed on Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central. Senate spokesman, Yemi Adaramodu, speaking exclusively with The PUNCH on Monday, dismissed any pressure to reinstate Akpoti-Uduaghan, emphasising that the legislative body would adhere strictly to its rules. He said, “There is no pressure Read More

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3 w. ago Ezekwesili demands Akpabio’s removal over Natasha’s suspension

Tribune Online Ezekwesili demands Akpabio’s removal over Natasha’s suspension Former Minister of Education and prominent activist, Dr Oby Ezekwesili, has called on the Nigerian Senate to reverse the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and to investigate allegations of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Ezekwesili demands Akpabio’s removal over Natasha’s suspension Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Natasha suspension: Don’t politicise, trivialise call for due process in Senate, Saraki tells Akpabio

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Former Senate president, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has denied claims that he called for the removal of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, insisting that his demand was for a transparent investigation into allegations raised by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. In a statement signed by his media aide, Yusuph Olaniyonu, yesterday, Saraki dismissed Akpabio’s […] The post Natasha suspension: Don’t politicise, trivialise call for due process in Senate, Saraki tells Akpabio appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago “Reverse Unlawful Suspension Of Senator Natasha Or Face Legal Action” – SERAP Tells Akpabio

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has described recent suspension issued by Nigeria Senate to Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as an unlawful act. The group in a statement on Sunday, warned Senate President Godswill Akpabio to immediately overturn the Red Chamber’s decision over Senator Natasha. SERAP condemned the action as patently unlawful, arguing that it […] The post “Reverse Unlawful Suspension Of Senator Natasha Or Face Legal Action” – SERAP Tells Akpabio appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Rescind unlawful suspension of Natasha Akpoti or face legal action, SERAP tells Akpabio

By John Ogunsemore The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio to “immediately rescind the patently unlawful suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, as the purported suspension is based solely on the peaceful exercise of her constitutionally and internationally recognised right to freedom of expression.” SERAP said, “The Senate […] The post Rescind unlawful suspension of Natasha Akpoti or face legal action, SERAP tells Akpabio appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Reverse Natasha’s suspension or face legal action, SERAP warns Akpabio

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has called on Senate President Godswill Akpabio to immediately reverse the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. SERAP described it as “patently unlawful” and a violation of her right to freedom of expression. Natasha was suspended for six months last week following allegations of “speaking without permission” and refusing to Read More

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3 w. ago Natasha, Akpabio trade words as Senate fights for reputation

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, have continued  exchanging words over the crisis at the Senate triggered by the suspension of the Kogi lawmaker. While Akpabio accused Akpoti-Uduaghan of traumatising others with unfounded allegations, the Kogi lawmaker said she was not the first to accuse the Senate President Read More

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3 w. ago Akpabio speaks on sexual harassment allegations after Natasha’s suspension

Tribune Online Akpabio speaks on sexual harassment allegations after Natasha’s suspension Akpabio, however, explained that changes in seating arrangements and committee assignments are regular activities in the Nigerian Senate, adding that his fellow lawmakers could attest to it. Akpabio speaks on sexual harassment allegations after Natasha’s suspension Tribune Online

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3 w. ago PDP Faults Natasha’s Suspension, Tells Akpabio To Submit Self For Open Probe

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the six-month suspension slammed on Senator representing Kogi Central following her face-off with the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, over seating arrangements in the red chamber. The PDP said the action of the Akpabio-led Senate leadership against Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan smacked of a desperation to cover up. National Publicity Secretary […]

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