29 h. 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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38 h. 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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55 h. ago LAWFF 2025 Cohort: 32 women agripreneurs shortlisted from 1,154 nominations

From Sola Ojo, Abuja In a groundbreaking move, the Leading African Women in Food Fellowship (LAWFF) has announced its 2025 cohort of 32 outstanding women agripreneurs from 11 African countries. Since 2019, LAWFF has impacted over 4,350 young entrepreneurs across the agriculture value chain. This year’s cohort is the largest yet, with 32 women selected […] The post LAWFF 2025 Cohort: 32 women agripreneurs shortlisted from 1,154 nominations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. 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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4 d. ago Beyond the condolence messages on Clark and Adebanjo’s death

Pa Edwin Clark (May 25, 1927 – February 17, 2005). A Nigerian nationalist, Izon and Niger Delta Leader, elder statesman, parliamentarian, lawyer, politician and distinguished public servant has passed on, along with revered Pa Ayo Adebanjo at 90, a radical and progressive politician, lawyer, elder statesman, patriot and nationalist of Yoruba extraction. Both men stood Read More

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6 d. ago Top 10 African countries with the highest number of women in national parliaments

The representation of women in politics is a crucial indicator of gender equality and inclusive governance. Women’s participation in politics read more Top 10 African countries with the highest number of women in national parliaments

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1 week ago Constitution Review: UK Pushes For Greater Women Representation In Nigeria’s Parliament

As the constitution review exercise gains momentum in both chambers of the National Assembly, the United Kingdom branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association has expressed support for a bill seeking special seats for women in the National and State Houses of Assembly. The call for the passage of the bill, which seeks a constitutional amendment […]

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2 w. ago 280,000 Canadians Sign Petition To Strip Elon Musk Of Citizenship

More than 280,000 Canadians have signed a petition asking Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to strip US tech mogul Elon Musk of his Canadian citizenship for acting against Canada’s national interest. Launched on February 20, the parliamentary petition claimed that Musk, the head of United States President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has “become […]

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2 w. ago Special seats for female parliamentarians key to unlocking national prosperity — Kalu

Tribune Online Special seats for female parliamentarians key to unlocking national prosperity — Kalu "Evidence shows that nations with balanced gender representation achieve higher GDP growth, better healthcare outcomes, and more innovative policymaking" Special seats for female parliamentarians key to unlocking national prosperity — Kalu Tribune Online

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2 w. ago INEC: We’ll conduct presidential, governorship, other polls in one day if NASS gives nod

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed readiness to conduct presidential, parliamentary and governorship elections in Nigeria on a single day if the National Assembly will enact a law endorsing it. INEC’s Director of Operation, Adigun Hakeem, made the disclosure in his remarks at a Policy Dialogue on Single Day […] The post INEC: We’ll conduct presidential, governorship, other polls in one day if NASS gives nod appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago INEC awaits NASS for single day conduct of presidential, governorship, other elections

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed readiness to conduct presidential, parliamentary and governorship elections in Nigeria on a single day if the National Assembly will enact law endorsing it. INEC’s Director of Operation, Adigun Hakeem, made the disclosure in his remarks at a Policy Dialogue on Single Day Election […] The post INEC awaits NASS for single day conduct of presidential, governorship, other elections appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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