28 h. 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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31 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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34 h. 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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56 h. ago Halt ATM Charges Hike, Stoppage Of Free Interbank Withdrawals, Reps Tell CBN

The House of Representatives has asked the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to immediately suspend the increase of Automated Teller Machine (ATM) transaction charges and stoppage of free ATM withdrawals for customers from other banks in the country. This followed the adoption of a motion on matters of urgent national importance moved by the member […]

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68 h. ago VIDEO: Suspended Natasha takes fight against Akpabio to UN, alleges harassment, injustice

Suspended Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, has taken her battle against Senate President Godswill Akpabio to the international stage. Speaking at the Women in Parliament session during the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) meeting at the United Nations in New York which started trending on Tuesday, she called for justice and intervention from global democratic institutions. Read More

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3 d. ago Hardship: Reps Call For Immediate Suspension Of New CBN’s ATM Charges

House of Representatives has called on Central Bank of Nigeria to suspend the increment in Automated Teller Machine transaction charges due to economic hardship facing the country. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the development is coming, following a motion of urgent public importance, made by a member, of the house, Marcus Onobun on Tuesday. Onobun stressed […] The post Hardship: Reps Call For Immediate Suspension Of New CBN’s ATM Charges appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Reps suspend implementation of CBN’s new ATM withdrawal charges

Tribune Online Reps suspend implementation of CBN’s new ATM withdrawal charges "The House is disturbed that the citizens of Nigeria are already grappling with multiple economic hardships, including high inflation, increased fuel prices, electricity tariff hike, and numerous banking and service charges that significantly reduce disposable income and negatively impact the economic welfare of citizens. Reps suspend implementation of CBN’s new ATM withdrawal charges Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Protesters demand reinstatement of suspended Edo LG chairmen

Protesters under the Concerned Edo Youth on Monday called on the Edo State House of Assembly to make public the report of the committee set up to investigate the suspended local government chairmen and their deputies. The Assembly had, on December 17, 2024, suspended all the 18 local government chairmen in the state, following the Read More

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4 d. ago In 15 years, all lawmakers suspended by NASS, state assemblies reinstated by courts —Falana

Tribune Online In 15 years, all lawmakers suspended by NASS, state assemblies reinstated by courts —Falana A report put together by civil rights leader, Femi Falana has shown judicial victory without an exception for lawmakers suspended by either the National Assembly or its state counterpart. Presenting the detailed report in a statement on Sunday, the Senior Advocate, advocated a permanent stop to the act of suspending lawmakers which numerous courts of […] In 15 years, all lawmakers suspended by NASS, state assemblies reinstated by courts —Falana Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Natasha traumatised me, Senate with sexual harassment allegation — Akpabio

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio on Saturday said the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who was suspended by the Senate for six months, traumatised him and others. Akpabio had come under heavy criticism following the sanction handed out to the lawmaker. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Read More

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6 d. ago South Korea’s impeached President Yoon released from detention – AFP

South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Yeol was released from detention Saturday, AFP reporters saw, walking out of the detention centre smiling before bowing deeply in front of waiting supporters. His supporters cheered as the suspended president walked past, an AFP reporter saw, before getting into a convoy of vehicles. “I bow my head in gratitude Read More

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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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7 d. ago ‘Take Lie Detector Test’, Omokri Challenges Natasha Over Sexual Harassment Claim

Former presidential media aide Reno Omokri has challenged the suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to undergo a lie detector test to prove her sexual harassment allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio.   Omokri, in a detailed video posted on social media, revealed that Natasha made similar allegations against him in 2021.   […]

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7 d. ago “It’s Abuse Of Power” – Ezekwesili Knocks Senate For Suspending Natasha

Former minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has berated Nigeria Senate for suspending lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Recall that the upper chamber on Thursday, suspended the female Senator, for what they described as ‘breach of code of conduct’ for the Red chamber. The development is coming, after the Kogi lawmaker accused Senate President […] The post “It’s Abuse Of Power” – Ezekwesili Knocks Senate For Suspending Natasha appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago ‘This Injustice Will Not Be Sustained’ Natasha Hails Self, Says Senate Decision Mere Suspension, Not Expulsion

The suspended Senator representing Kogi Central in the Senate, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has once again reacted to her suspension for 180 days from the Upper Legislative chamber, reiterating that the action was an injustice that will not stand. She also said that it was a mere suspension from the Senate and not an expulsion. LEADERSHIP reports […]

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8 d. ago BREAKING: Senate Suspends Kogi Central Senator For 6 Months Over Misconduct

The Senate has suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, for six months, effective March 6, 2025, over alleged misconduct and violation of Senate rules 2023 (as amended). LEADERSHIP reports that the controversy leading to her suspension dated back to February when a dispute over seating arrangements in the Senate chamber escalated into a […]

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8 d. ago FCCPC Files Charges Against MultiChoice Nigeria Over Price Hike

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has filed charges against MultiChoice Nigeria Limited and its CEO, John Ugbe. The charges stem from MultiChoice’s decision to defy regulatory directives and implement a subscription price hike for DStv and GOtv services on March 1, 2025. The FCCPC views this as a deliberate attempt to undermine […] The post FCCPC Files Charges Against MultiChoice Nigeria Over Price Hike appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Subscription hike: FCCPC sues MultiChoice for violating regulatory directives

Tribune Online Subscription hike: FCCPC sues MultiChoice for violating regulatory directives According to the Commission, MultiChoice has obstructed an ongoing investigation and engaged in activities that breach the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) 2018. Subscription hike: FCCPC sues MultiChoice for violating regulatory directives Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Reps suspends Multichoice’s subscription hike, orders investigation

The House of Representatives has instructed Multichoice, the operator of DStv and GOtv, to suspend its planned subscription rate increase, read more Reps suspends Multichoice’s subscription hike, orders investigation

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1 week ago Reps halt Multichoice’s subscription price hike, order probe

Tribune Online Reps halt Multichoice’s subscription price hike, order probe The House of Representatives on Tuesday called on MultiChoice to suspend the proposed increase in subscription prices in Nigeria pending the completion of exhaustive investigations. The resolution was passed following the adoption of a motion on a Matter of Urgent Public Importance, sponsored by Hon. Esosa Iyawe, pursuant to Order Eight, Rule 5 of the […] Reps halt Multichoice’s subscription price hike, order probe Tribune Online

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