2 h. ago NBA to Akpabio: Pendency of suit can’t stop Natasha’s Senate return

Tribune Online NBA to Akpabio: Pendency of suit can’t stop Natasha’s Senate return Senate President Godswill Akpabio has again been reminded by the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) that it is illegal for him to use his office to prevent Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan... NBA to Akpabio: Pendency of suit can’t stop Natasha’s Senate return Tribune Online

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2 d. ago Senate clerk refuses to let Senator Natasha Akpoti return to work

The National Assembly clerk has refused to allow suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to return to work, saying only the Senate read more Senate clerk refuses to let Senator Natasha Akpoti return to work

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3 d. ago I Lack Power To Reinstate Natasha To Senate Duties — NASS Clerk

He clarified that the office of the clerk functions strictly as an administrative arm, supporting the senate in line with its resolutions. The post I Lack Power To Reinstate Natasha To Senate Duties — NASS Clerk appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 d. ago ‘Only Senate Can Reinstate Senator Natasha’, Says NASS Clerk

The Office of the Clerk to the National Assembly has clarified its role in the ongoing controversy surrounding the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, stating that only the Senate has the authority to reinstate the suspended lawmaker. The Clerk, in a statement on Monday in Abuja through the Director of Information, Mr. Bullah Audu Bi-Allah, […]

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3 d. ago Natasha’s suspension: Court didn’t invalidate Senate’s resolution — NASS

Tribune Online Natasha’s suspension: Court didn’t invalidate Senate’s resolution — NASS Clerk to the National Assembly (CNA), Barrister Kamoru Ogunlana, on Monday, disclosed that the Federal High Court did not invalidate the Senate's resolution on the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central Senatorial District. Natasha’s suspension: Court didn’t invalidate Senate’s resolution — NASS Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Blocking Natasha From Voting In 2023 Was Political Error By Ex

Former deputy governor of Kogi State, Chief Edward David Onoja, a.k.a. CEDO, has described the decision to prevent a PDP senatorial candidate, Mrs Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, from voting during the 2023 general election, as a political error by the then Governor Yahaya Bello administration. Speaking on MIC On Podcast published on Saturday night, Onoja said the […]

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6 d. ago Extension Of Natasha’s Suspension A Desecration Of Democracy — Akande

Former presidential aide, Laolu Akande, has condemned the refusal of the Senate leadership to allow Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to resume legislative duties after completing her six-month suspension, describing the development as a desecration of democracy. Speaking on his ‘My Take’ segment on ‘Inside Sources’ TV show on Channels Television on Friday, Akande said the Senate […]

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6 d. ago Senate’s continuous blockade of Natasha unconstitutional, gendered injustice –Womanifesto

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Womanifesto, a coalition representing over 280 women’s rights organizations across Nigeria, has issued a powerful condemnation of the Nigerian Senate’s ongoing exclusion of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, describing it as a “constitutional assault, a democratic crisis, and a gendered injustice.” The senator for Kogi Central was suspended on March 6, 2025, for […] The post Senate’s continuous blockade of Natasha unconstitutional, gendered injustice –Womanifesto appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago End Natasha’s suspension or face mass action, NLC warns Senate

Tribune Online End Natasha’s suspension or face mass action, NLC warns Senate "This act is not merely an error in judgment; it is a brazen, premeditated assault on democracy itself, a direct threat to End Natasha’s suspension or face mass action, NLC warns Senate Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Afenifere scribe blasts Senate over decision to block Natasha’s resumption

Tribune Online Afenifere scribe blasts Senate over decision to block Natasha’s resumption It is an embarrassing misuse of language to still describe the subject of such action as sub judice... Afenifere scribe blasts Senate over decision to block Natasha’s resumption Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Natasha: PDP free to issue any statement – Senate Spokesperson

The Senate has dismissed the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) criticism of its handling of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension, insisting that read more Natasha: PDP free to issue any statement – Senate Spokesperson

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7 d. ago Senate’ll not entertain any matter in court, says spokesman

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Senate spokesman, Yemi Adaramodu, has insisted that legislative business is governed strictly by the chamber’s Standing Orders and not by sentiment, in what appeared to be a veiled reference to the recent drama over the resumption of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. He spoke at a workshop organised by the Senate Press Corps […] The post Senate’ll not entertain any matter in court, says spokesman appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Natasha’s Suspension: Senate Not Banana Republic, Rules Must Be Obeyed — Spokesman

  The Senate has said that its activities are guided by rules that must be obeyed. Chairman, Senate Committee on media and public affairs, Senator … Continue reading Natasha’s Suspension: Senate Not Banana Republic, Rules Must Be Obeyed — Spokesman The post Natasha’s Suspension: Senate Not Banana Republic, Rules Must Be Obeyed — Spokesman appeared first on Channels Television.

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8 d. ago Sen. Natasha: We will not entertain any matter in court, says Senate spokesman

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Senate spokesman, Yemi Adaramodu, has insisted that legislative business is governed strictly by the chamber’s Standing Orders and not by sentiment, in what appeared to be a veiled reference to the recent drama over the resumption of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Speaking at a workshop organised on Wednesday by the Senate Press […] The post Sen. Natasha: We will not entertain any matter in court, says Senate spokesman appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Ezekwesili Condemns Extension Of Senator Natasha’s Suspension From Senate

A former Minister of Education and public policy advocate, Dr Oby Ezekwesili has criticised the Senate over what she described as the unconstitutional extension of the six-month suspension period of Kogi Central lawmaker, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Ezekwesili, in a statement titled: “A Memo to the Nigerian Senate, Judiciary and Fellow Citizens,” on Wednesday in Abuja, […]

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8 d. ago Suspension: Senator Natasha Should Be Allowed To Resume — Ex

The Senate on Tuesday acknowledged the lawmaker’s notice, informing the upper chamber of her intention to resume following her six-month suspension, but stated that her matter cannot be addressed until the court rules on the matter.  The post Suspension: Senator Natasha Should Be Allowed To Resume — Ex-Justice Commissioner appeared first on Channels Television.

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8 d. ago Natasha’s Suspension: Lawyer Accuses Senate Of Double Standards

He maintained that though the Senator’s conduct in the chamber was unbecoming, the Senate had no constitutional authority to suspend her. The post Natasha’s Suspension: Lawyer Accuses Senate Of Double Standards appeared first on Channels Television.

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8 d. ago Senate, Akpabio must honour Natasha’s resumption letter – SERAP

By John Ogunsemore The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked the Senator Godswill Akpabio-led Senate to immediately allow Senator for Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to resume her legislative duties as indicated in her letter to the clerk of the National Assembly. SERAP made the demand in a statement shared on Facebook on Tuesday […] The post Senate, Akpabio must honour Natasha’s resumption letter – SERAP appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago ‘Unconstitutional,’ PDP Condemns Move To Bar Natasha’s Resumption At Senate

The National Assembly Acting Clerk Yahaya Danzaria had acknowledged Natasha notice of resumption but argued that her suspension remains in force until her appeal against the Senate is determined in court. The post ‘Unconstitutional,’ PDP Condemns Move To Bar Natasha’s Resumption At Senate appeared first on Channels Television.

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9 d. ago ‘Stopping Natasha From Resumption Unlawful”, Adegboruwa Tells Senate

Human rights lawyer, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa (SAN) has declared that it would amount to illegality for the Senate to prevent Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from resuming her duties after the expiration of her six months suspension. Adegboruwa’s statement came in response to a letter from the Acting Clerk of the Senate, indicating that Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan cannot return […]

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