76 m. ago Akpabio reaffirms Senate’s commitment to openness, accountability

Tribune Online Akpabio reaffirms Senate’s commitment to openness, accountability The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has once again assured Nigerians that the 10th Senate under his leadership will remain open, accountable, and responsive. Akpabio reaffirms Senate’s commitment to openness, accountability Tribune Online

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1 hour ago Tinubu Declines Assent To 2 Bills Over Fiscal, Policy Concerns

President Bola Tinubu has declined assent to two Bills recently passed by the National Assembly, citing provisions he described as inconsistent with federal policy, fiscally risky, and potentially harmful to good governance. Senate President Godswill Akpabio read the President’s objection letters to lawmakers during Tuesday’s plenary session as the Senate resumed from its annual recess. […]

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2 h. ago Senate ‘ll Remain Open, Accountable, Responsive, Akpabio Assures Nigerians

  The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has once again assured Nigerians that the 10th Senate under his leadership will remain open, accountable and responsive. Akpabio gave the assurance on Tuesday in his address to welcome his colleagues back to plenary after about 10 weeks of annual recess. In the welcome address titled “Steady […]

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3 h. ago UPDATED: Natasha Attends First Senate Plenary After Suspension

The plenary, presided over the Senate President Godswill Akpabio, witnessed a significant turnout of senators, signaling a full return to legislative activities. The post UPDATED: Natasha Attends First Senate Plenary After Suspension appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 h. ago ‘We’ll Remain Accountable And Responsive’, Akpabio Says As Senate Resumes Plenary

He underscored the importance of maintaining order within the legislature, warning against actions that could undermine democratic institutions. The post ‘We’ll Remain Accountable And Responsive’, Akpabio Says As Senate Resumes Plenary appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 d. ago Lassa Fever: 21 States, 106 LGAs Affected As Cases Hit 906 In Nigeria

Four states, Ondo, Edo, Taraba, and Bauchi, remain the epicentres of the outbreak, accounting for 67 per cent of all confirmed cases. The post Lassa Fever: 21 States, 106 LGAs Affected As Cases Hit 906 In Nigeria appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago Natasha Hails Consituents, Kogi People, NLC, NBA, Others After Senate Resumption

Embattled Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has taken to her Facebook page to appreciate her constituents, people of Kogi State, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Nigerian Bar Association, and other supporters for standing by her during her six-month suspension ordeal. Akpoti-Uduaghan, who returned to her Senate office on Tuesday after it was unsealed by the management […]

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1 week ago Natasha Hails Constituents, Kogi People, NLC, NBA, Others After Senate Resumption

Embattled Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has taken to her Facebook page to appreciate her constituents, people of Kogi State, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Nigerian Bar Association, and other supporters for standing by her during her six-month suspension ordeal. Akpoti-Uduaghan, who returned to her Senate office on Tuesday after it was unsealed by the management […]

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2 w. ago “I will not apologise to Senate,” Sen. Natasha insists as she resumes from suspension

tight security as supporters storm NASS ….. Police fire teargas to disperse crowd From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has resumed duties as a lawmaker of the Federal Republic of Nigeria rafter six months of suspension, vowing that she would never apologise to the Senate if that is a condition for her return. The […] The post “I will not apologise to Senate,” Sen. Natasha insists as she resumes from suspension appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago BREAKING: Senator Natasha resumes after six months suspension

Says, ‘I will not apologise to Senate’   From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has assumed office after the expiration of her six-month suspension. She arrived at the National Assembly at about 1:10 pm and was greeted by fans at the car park beside the arcade of the complex. She then proceeded to her […] The post BREAKING: Senator Natasha resumes after six months suspension appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago BREAKING: Senate Unseals Senator Natasha’s Office, Clears Path For Resumption

The National Assembly has unsealed the office of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central), signaling a potential end to her months-long standoff with Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The Sergeant-at-Arms of the National Assembly, backed by combined security personnel, on Tuesday reopened Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Office 205 in the Senate wing. The move restores her access to both […]

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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. ago Inibehe Effiong Berates Senate For Rejecting Natasha’s Resumption

The lawyer argued that the Senate’s attempt to block the return of the Kogi Central Senator, citing subjudice, amounts to double jeopardy. The post Inibehe Effiong Berates Senate For Rejecting Natasha’s Resumption appeared first on Channels Television.

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