6 h. 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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8 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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11 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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13 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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27 h. ago “Reporting Senate To United Nations Was A Wrong Move” – VeryDarkMan To Natasha Akpoti

Social media critic Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has added his voice to the ongoing reactions from Nigerians regarding the viral video of suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan at the United Nations in New York. Natasha has been making waves on social media after she took her dispute with the Nigerian Senate and Senate […] The post “Reporting Senate To United Nations Was A Wrong Move” – VeryDarkMan To Natasha Akpoti appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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34 h. ago We’ll Take Actions After Listening To Both Sides, IPU Assures Natasha

The President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), Tulia Ackson has assured suspended Kogi Central lawmaker, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan that necessary steps will be taken after considering both sides on the issue surrounding her suspension. LEADERSHIP reports that Senator Natasha appealed to the IPU and the United Nations (UN) for intervention in what she described as […]

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36 h. ago Sexual Harassment: Senator Natasha Storms UN Complex, Tenders Suspension Case Against Akpabio

Lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has reported her suspension by Senate, including her case against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, to the Inter-Parliamentary Union. Recall that the Red Chamber suspended Senator Natasha for violation of the Senate’s rules days after she submitted a petition against Akpabio for sexual harassment and abused of power. INFORMATION […] The post Sexual Harassment: Senator Natasha Storms UN Complex, Tenders Suspension Case Against Akpabio appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Arewa group threatens to block roads over Natasha’s suspension

Tribune Online Arewa group threatens to block roads over Natasha’s suspension The Arewa Youth Assembly For Good Leadership (AYAGL) has threatened to block the Lokoja/Kaduna highway as well as occupy the National Assembly if the Senate fails to suspend the six-month suspension placed on Senator Natasha Akpoti. Arewa group threatens to block roads over Natasha’s suspension Tribune Online

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3 d. ago It’s ‘legislative recklessness’, Falana condemns Natasha’s suspension

Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has criticised the Senate for suspending Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Falana described Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension as an abuse of power. In a statement on Monday, Falana warned that “suspending legislators at the whims and caprices of leaders of the federal and state legislative houses must not be allowed to continue in Nigeria.” Akpoti-Uduaghan, Read More

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3 d. ago Natasha’s Suspension: ‘Dickson, 12 Others Did Not Sign Report’

Senators are divided over the decision of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct, and Public Petitions to suspend Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central), the chairman of the Senate Committee on Diaspora and NGOs, for six months. Lawmakers’ concerns stem from the committee’s decision to rush the process on the same day rather […]

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5 d. ago “Natasha’s Sexual Harassment Allegations Traumatized Me” – Akpabio

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has denied allegations of sexual harassment made by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Akpabio claimed that Akpoti-Uduaghan’s allegations traumatized him and others. Senator Natasha was suspended for six months, sparking widespread criticism. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi cautioned against making the political atmosphere toxic for women. […] The post “Natasha’s Sexual Harassment Allegations Traumatized Me” – Akpabio appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago ‘Sexual harassment’: Real reasons we suspended Natasha — Senate Leader

Tribune Online ‘Sexual harassment’: Real reasons we suspended Natasha — Senate Leader The Senate Leader, in the statement, outlined several violations that led to her suspension, including defying seating arrangements during plenary on 25 February, speaking without recognition, engaging in disruptive behaviour, making abusive remarks against Senate leadership, and refusing to comply with an ethics committee summons. ‘Sexual harassment’: Real reasons we suspended Natasha — Senate Leader Tribune Online

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5 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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5 d. ago From Natasha’s suspension to Obasa’s comeback, events that shaped Nigeria this week

Nigerians were glued to their screens as many interesting events happened in the week, which generated mixed reactions from both individuals and groups. Some of the major events that happened in Nigeria’s social, legal, and cultural landscape, include: Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension: Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended for six months by the Nigerian Senate following Read More

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5 d. 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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5 d. ago Dickson Rallies Support For Suspended Senator Natasha Amid Senate Drama

Former Bayelsa State Governor Seriake Dickson has rallied support for suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who was barred from the Senate for six months on Thursday. Dickson, leading a delegation of opposition senators, visited Natasha at her home on Friday, expressing solidarity and offering encouragement. Dickson explained that his absence from the Senate proceedings on the […] The post Dickson Rallies Support For Suspended Senator Natasha Amid Senate Drama appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Senator Natasha’s saga: Opposition Senators pledge swift resolution

Reports indicate that a delegation of opposition senators, led by former Bayelsa governor Seriake Dickson, visited suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan read more Senator Natasha’s saga: Opposition Senators pledge swift resolution

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5 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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6 d. ago “Step Aside, Submit Yourself For Proper Investigation” – PDP Tells Akpabio, Knocks Senate For Suspending Senator Natasha

The Peoples Democratic Party has condemned the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from the Senate. PDP claimed that the action of the Godswill Akpabio-led Senate leadership against Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan smacks of a desperation to cover up the allegation of sexual harassment. The opposition party also said that Mrs. Natasha’s suspension is hasty and was done […] The post “Step Aside, Submit Yourself For Proper Investigation” – PDP Tells Akpabio, Knocks Senate For Suspending Senator Natasha appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 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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