2 h. ago Natasha resumes July 15 as legal team hands over court verdict to Senate

By Sunday Ani   Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, will on Tuesday, July 15, resume her legislative duties after over four months of suspension. This followed the action of her legal team, which has the leadership of the National Assembly, with a certified true copy of the Federal High Court judgment mandating her immediate […] The post Natasha resumes July 15 as legal team hands over court verdict to Senate appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Natasha’s Team Submits Court Verdict CTC To Senate, Says Lawmaker To Resume July 15

The legal team representing Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has served the leadership of the National Assembly with a certified true copy (CTC) of the Federal High Court judgement mandating her immediate recall to the Senate. In a strongly worded letter dated July 1, 2025, the lawyers also declared that the female Senator will resume […]

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22 h. ago Senate: Bill to establish Police Service Commission Training Institute scales third reading amid Oshiomhole’s strong reservations

From Kenneth Udeh,  Abuja The Nigerian Senate, in a plenary session presided over by the Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin, on Thursday passed the Bill for an Act to Establish the Police Service Commission Training Institute (Establishment) Bill, 2024 (SB.564)  but not without heated exchanges on the floor, particularly between Edo North Lawmaker, Senator […] The post Senate: Bill to establish Police Service Commission Training Institute scales third reading amid Oshiomhole’s strong reservations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Senate to tighten disciplinary measures on erring members after Natasha’s saga

The Senate has commenced moves to amend its internal regulations on disciplinary actions against lawmakers, following a court ruling that read more Senate to tighten disciplinary measures on erring members after Natasha’s saga

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3 d. ago “I Don’t See Labour Party Winning Election” – Senator Kingibe Declares Support For ADC

Lawmaker representing Federal Capital Territory, Senator Ireti Kingbe has insisted that ongoing crisis in Labour Party will deny the party from winning general election in 2027. Speaking on Tuesday, during an interview with Channels Television, Senator Kingibe noted that, though she remained a member of LP, but she has aligned with the opposition coalition adopted platform, […] The post “I Don’t See Labour Party Winning Election” – Senator Kingibe Declares Support For ADC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Obey Court Order, Recall Senator Natasha Immediately, SERAP Tells Akpabio

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on Senate President Godswill Akpabio to immediately comply with a Federal High Court ruling by recalling Kogi Central lawmaker, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to the National Assembly. In a statement shared via its official X account on Tuesday, SERAP condemned the Senator’s suspension, describing it as a […]

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4 d. ago Court Didn’t Order Your Recall From Suspension, Senate Lawyer Tells Natasha

The legal counsel representing the Senate in the suit over the suspension of Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, from the Senate, has publicly challenged claims made by the embattled female lawmaker suggesting that a Federal High Court order has directed her recall from suspension from legislative functions. In a statement issued to journalists on Monday […]

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5 d. ago Court Verdict: Natasha Vows To Resume Tuesday, Senate Awaits CTC

Suspended Kogi Central Senatorial District representative in the National Assembly, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has told her jubilant supporters in a video trending on social media that she would resume her legislative activities in the Red Chamber on Tuesday this week. aHowever, the Senate said it has acknowledged the judgment delivered by the Federal High Court, […]

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7 d. ago Gombe Governor Inuwa Yahaya receives Senator Orji Kalu at Government House ahead of Honorary Award

The ExecutiveGovernor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, on Saturday morning received Senator Orji Uzor Kalu at the Government House, Gombe, ahead of a major academic honour. Senator Kalu, a former Governor of Abia State and lawmaker representing Abia North Senatorial District at the Nigerian Senate, arrived at exactly 10:30 a.m. to a warm reception […] The post Gombe Governor Inuwa Yahaya receives Senator Orji Kalu at Government House ahead of Honorary Award appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago After Court Order, Senate Sets Conditions For Reinstatement Of Sen Akpoti

The Senate has given conditions for the reinstatement of suspended Kogi Central senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, after a Federal High Court in Abuja nullified the six-month suspension imposed on her by the upper legislative chamber. Justice Binta Nyako, had in her judgment on Friday, ordered the Senate to reinstate the Kogi Central lawmaker, describing her suspension […]

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7 d. ago After Court Order, Senate Sets Conditions For Recall Of Sen Akpoti

The Senate has given conditions for the recall of suspended Kogi Central senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, after a Federal High Court in Abuja nullified the six-month suspension imposed on her by the upper legislative chamber. Justice Binta Nyako, had in her judgment on Friday, ordered the Senate to recall the Kogi Central lawmaker, describing her suspension […]

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7 d. ago Tinubu Unmatch Influence; Over 140 Political Heavyweight Join APC Without A Single Election

Since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office in May 2023, Nigeria’s political map has changed in powerful and historic ways. In under two years and without holding a single national election, over 140 elected politicians have joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). They include governors, senators, members of the House of Representatives, state lawmakers, and […]

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1 week ago FCT Court Grants Senator Natasha Bail For Allegedly Defaming Senate President

The Federal Government on Monday, arraigned lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, at the Federal High Court, Abuja. The female lawmaker was arraigned on six counts bordering on alleged defamation of the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello. The Peoples Democratic Party’s Senator pleaded not guilty, and Justice […] The post FCT Court Grants Senator Natasha Bail For Allegedly Defaming Senate President appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Again, Natasha Arraigned Over Alleged Defamation Against Akpabio, Bello

The suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central District, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, appeared before the Federal High Court in Abuja presided by Justice Mohammed Umar on Monday for her second arraignment in an ongoing defamation case involving Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello. The lawmaker arrived at the court alongside her husband, […]

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1 week ago Excessive Printing Of Money Under Buhari’s Govt Crippled Naira — Oshiomhole

Lawmaker representing Edo North, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, has faulted previous administration under the leadership of ex-president Muhammadu Buhari over alleged devaluation of naira. Oshiomhole said that ‘excessive printing of money’ by Central Bank of Nigeria under  Buhari’s government, through the Ways and Means policy crippled the Nigeria currency. Speaking at a Progressives Governors Forum’s Meeting […] The post Excessive Printing Of Money Under Buhari’s Govt Crippled Naira — Oshiomhole appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Photos: After Natasha’s IPU address, Akpabio joins global parliament meeting in Greece

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has joined global lawmakers at the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) meeting in Athens, Greece, his first appearance read more Photos: After Natasha’s IPU address, Akpabio joins global parliament meeting in Greece

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2 w. ago Niger North Senator Mourns Dantata, Hails Late Billionaire’s Legacy

Lawmaker representing Niger North, Senator Sani Bello, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of billionaire businessman, iconic philanthropist, and revered elder statesman, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, who died in the late hours of Friday in Dubai. In a statement by his media aide, Yusuf Muye, Senator Bello, who is also the Chairman, Senate Committee on […]

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2 w. ago Mariga Killings: Niger North Senator Slams Bandits, Salutes Fallen Soldiers, Other Victims

Lawmaker representing Niger North Senatorial District, Senator Abubakar Sani Bello, has strongly condemned the deadly bandit attack on communities in Mariga local government area of Niger State. Senator Bello who is the Chairman, Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs described the assailants as “depraved enemies of peace.” The attack, which occurred on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, […]

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2 w. ago Senate approves ₦1.1 trillion Customs budget amid concerns over spending, revenue projections

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate on Wednesday, June 25, approved the sum of ₦1.1 trillion as the 2025 budget for the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) after a heated debate as lawmakers queried the agency’s rising expenditure profile and revenue projections. Senators took turns to scrutinise the budget presentation, questioning the logic behind a more […] The post Senate approves ₦1.1 trillion Customs budget amid concerns over spending, revenue projections appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Gov Namadi commissions primary healthcare hospital donated by APC lawmaker

Tribune Online Gov Namadi commissions primary healthcare hospital donated by APC lawmaker Jigawa Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, has commissioned and taken over a primary healthcare hospital constructed and donated by Senator Abdulhamid Ahmed Malammadori, representing Jigawa Northeast senatorial district. Gov Namadi commissions primary healthcare hospital donated by APC lawmaker Tribune Online

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