58 h. ago Lawmaker Recall Exercise Costlier Than Constituency Election — INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), at the weekend, said it was more expensive to conduct an exercise to recall an elected lawmaker than conducting a constituency election. The electoral umpire currently has a petition seeking the recall of the the suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, over alleged gross misconduct. The Special Adviser to […]

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2 w. ago Imo LP suspends secretary, others over misconduct, hails Uzodimma

The state executive committee of the Imo State chapter of the Labour Party has suspended a member of the SEC and some members of the party for three months. The suspended members were accused of “indiscipline, disobedience, insubordination, gross misconduct, inciting needless crisis, bringing the party and its leadership to disrepute with what they tagged Read More

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2 w. ago Hours After Suspending 3 Commissioners, Gov Nwifuru Sacks 2 Aides

Less than 24 hours after suspending three commissioners for absenteeism, Ebonyi State governor, Francis Nwifuru has approved the dismissal of 2 other aides over gross misconduct. The dismissed aides include the Special Assistant to the Governor on Airport Security, Mr. Nnannna Nwangele and his Senior Special Assistant on Security (Ebonyi North), Mr. Felix Okemini. RELATED: […]

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2 w. ago Oyo Assembly suspends LG boss indefinitely over alleged gross misconduct

Tribune Online Oyo Assembly suspends LG boss indefinitely over alleged gross misconduct The Chairman of the Saki East Local Government area, Mr. Adedokun Emmanuel has been suspended indefinitely over alleged gross misconduct. Oyo Assembly suspends LG boss indefinitely over alleged gross misconduct Tribune Online

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2 w. ago JUST IN: Oyo assembly suspends LG chairman over alleged misconduct

The Oyo State House of Assembly has suspended the Chairman of Saki East Local Government Area, Emmanuel Adedokun, over allegations of gross misconduct. The suspension, which takes immediate effect, was announced during the Assembly’s plenary on Tuesday following a petition submitted by 11 members of the Peoples Democratic Party in Saki East. The petitioners accused Read More

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2 w. ago Rivers assembly begins impeachment moves against Fubara, deputy

•Rivers govt warns of potential consequences of collapsed peace From Tony John,  Port Harcourt The Rivers State House of Assembly (RSHA) has issued a gross misconduct notice against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu. The notice followed widespread speculation regarding moves to initiate impeachment proceedings against the governor. The lawmakers officially served the […] The post Rivers assembly begins impeachment moves against Fubara, deputy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago UPDATED: Rivers Assembly commences impeachment process against Fubara

Tribune Online UPDATED: Rivers Assembly commences impeachment process against Fubara indicts governor, deputy of gross misconduct. The Martin Amaewhule-led Rivers State House of Assembly has commenced impeachment process against the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, over alleged gross misconduct. The 26 members of the assembly in the document signed and dated March 14, 2025, and addressed to the Speaker through […] UPDATED: Rivers Assembly commences impeachment process against Fubara Tribune Online

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2 w. ago UPDATED: Rivers lawmakers serve gross misconduct notice on Fubara, deputy

From Tony John, Port Harcourt The Rivers State House of Assembly has reportedly served a “notice of gross misconduct” on Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu. The letter, dated Friday, March 14, 2025, was tabled on Monday morning, March 17, for debate by the Speaker. The letter, signed by 26 lawmakers and […] The post UPDATED: Rivers lawmakers serve gross misconduct notice on Fubara, deputy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Impeachment proceedings against Fubara, deputy initiated by Rivers Assembly

A notice of “gross misconduct” has been issued by the Rivers State House of Assembly on Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu. The development was disclosed by the Special Assistant on Media to Speaker Martin Amaewhule, Martins Wachukwu on Monday. The move is reportedly the first stage of impeachment proceedings and comes amid […] The post Impeachment proceedings against Fubara, deputy initiated by Rivers Assembly appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago BREAKING: Rivers Assembly Accuses Fubara, Deputy Of Alleged Gross Misconduct

The Rivers State House of Assembly has served a notice of alleged misconduct against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu. This comes amid rising tensions between the governor and the Assembly over the presentation of the 2025 Appropriation Bill. LEADERSHIP recalls that the Assembly denied receiving any letter from Governor Fubara regarding the […]

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2 w. ago Sokoto varsity sacks three staff over result alteration, harassment

The Governing Council of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, has dismissed three staff members for gross misconduct, including result alteration, sexual harassment, and abscondment from duty. The decision was approved during the university’s 171st regular meeting on March 12, 2025, and announced in an official press release signed by the institution’s Director of Information and Public Read More

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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 Natasha’s gross misconduct led to her suspension – Senate to IPU

The Senate has shared its account of what led to Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension, saying she exhibited gross misconduct and unruly behaviour. Daily Sun reported that Akpoti-Uduaghan took her case to the United Nations Inter-Parliamentary Conference in New York on Tuesday, alleging that she was being victimised for accusing Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual […] The post Natasha’s gross misconduct led to her suspension – Senate to IPU appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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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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3 w. ago Natasha suspended for misconduct, not sexual assault allegation — Senate leader

The Senate Leader, Bamidele Opeyemi, has clarified that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended for gross misconduct, not because of a sexual harassment allegation she made against Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. Opeyemi made the disclosure in a statement that was made available to PUNCH Online on Saturday. The lawmaker representing Ekiti Central Senatorial District said false Read More

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