14 h. ago Southern youth group reject “northern plot” against Akpabio over sexual harassment claims

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Amalgamated Southern Nigeria Youths Forum has dismissed attempts by some northern groups, including the Arewa Youth Assembly For Good Leadership (AYAGL), to remove Senate President Godswill Akpabio over sexual harassment allegations made by Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as ‘dead on arrival’. The forum views these efforts as a failed plot orchestrated by […] The post Southern youth group reject “northern plot” against Akpabio over sexual harassment claims appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 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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19 h. ago Natasha: Akpabio, Others Risk Imprisonment Over Alleged Contempt Of Court

The Senator representing Kogi Central in the Senate, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has filed a contempt suit against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, the Clerk to the National Assembly (CNA), and chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Code of Conduct, Senator Neda Imasuem, over what she described as a willful disobedience of a court order. […]

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20 h. ago Senate passes vote of confidence in Akpabio amid Natasha controversy

On Thursday, the Red Chamber passed a vote of confidence in the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, amid the controversy trailing sexual harassment allegations made by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The vote of confidence in Akpabio’s leadership was passed after Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, moved a motion on the recent controversy surrounding the upper chamber under […] The post Senate passes vote of confidence in Akpabio amid Natasha controversy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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59 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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64 h. ago Akpabio vs Natasha: Kogi constituents petition CCB over alleged abuse of office

Tribune Online Akpabio vs Natasha: Kogi constituents petition CCB over alleged abuse of office Constituents of Kogi Central Senatorial District have petitioned the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), accusing Senate President Godswill Akpabio vs Natasha: Kogi constituents petition CCB over alleged abuse of office Tribune Online

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64 h. ago Women groups apologise to Senate, Akpabio over Natasha’s allegations

Tribune Online Women groups apologise to Senate, Akpabio over Natasha’s allegations The Nigerian Women Crusade for Good Governance (NWCGG), representing women's groups, has tendered an unreserved apology to the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, and the Nigerian Senate over the allegations made by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Women groups apologise to Senate, Akpabio over Natasha’s allegations Tribune Online

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3 d. ago “Stop Cheap Politics, Be Transparent” – Saraki Tells Akpabio Over Natasha’s Sexual Harassment Allegations 

Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has called for a transparent investigation into an ongoing dispute between Senator Godswill Akpabio and his colleague, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Reacting to a development, calling for a transparent and open process to investigate allegations levelled against Senator Akpabio, which the Lawmaker saw as an attempt to remove a Niger Delta person […] The post “Stop Cheap Politics, Be Transparent” – Saraki Tells Akpabio Over Natasha’s Sexual Harassment Allegations  appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Natasha’s Beauty A Liability – Ogunlewe Comments On Sexual Harassment Allegation Agaisnt Akpabio

Senator Adeseye Ogunlewe, a former Minister of Works, has sparked controversy with his comments on Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s beauty. According to Ogunlewe, Natasha’s stunning looks pose a problem for her in politics, as men find it hard to ignore her presence. This statement has raised eyebrows, with many questioning the relevance of physical appearance in […] The post Natasha’s Beauty A Liability – Ogunlewe Comments On Sexual Harassment Allegation Agaisnt Akpabio appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Saraki denies calling for Akpabio’s removal, reiterates call for transparent probe

By Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Former Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has denied claims that he called for the removal of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, insisting that his demand was for a transparent investigation into allegations raised against Akpabio by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. In a statement signed by his media aide, Yusuph Olaniyonu on Sunday, […] The post Saraki denies calling for Akpabio’s removal, reiterates call for transparent probe appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Natasha’s attitude endangering women inclusion, participation – Ogah

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki The member representing Ikwo/Ezza South federal constituency, Ebonyi State in the House of Representatives, Hon. Chinedu Ogah has advised Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to exercise restraint in the way she is going about her alleged sexual harassment allegation against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. Ogah said Natasha’s attitude was capable of affecting […] The post Natasha’s attitude endangering women inclusion, participation – Ogah appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Saraki to Akpabio: Don’t trivialise, politicise Natasha Akpoti’s allegations

Bukola Saraki, former Senate President has sharply criticized incumbent Senate President Godswill Akpabio for what he described as “cheap politics read more Saraki to Akpabio: Don’t trivialise, politicise Natasha Akpoti’s allegations

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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 Akpabio speaks on sexual harassment allegations after Natasha’s suspension

Tribune Online Akpabio speaks on sexual harassment allegations after Natasha’s suspension Akpabio, however, explained that changes in seating arrangements and committee assignments are regular activities in the Nigerian Senate, adding that his fellow lawmakers could attest to it. Akpabio speaks on sexual harassment allegations after Natasha’s suspension 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 Natasha vs Akpabio: Every beautiful woman faces sexual gestures – Ex

A former lawmaker, Senator Ayodele Arise, has declared that every beautiful woman is subject to sexual gestures anywhere in the world. Arise said while speaking on Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s sexual harassment allegation against Senate President, Godswill Akpabio on Arise TV Morning Show programme on Saturday. According to him, the matters should have better been handled Read More

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7 d. ago Sexual Allegation: Tinubu’s Wife Backs Akpabio, Says Suspending Senator Natasha Necessary

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has commended Nigeria Senate for its decision over the suspension of Kogi Central lawmaker, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Recall that Senator Natasha was suspended on Thursday, for breaching the code of conduct of the upper chamber. The development is coming, following days of controversy between Mrs. Natasha and Senate President Godswil Akpabio. The […] The post Sexual Allegation: Tinubu’s Wife Backs Akpabio, Says Suspending Senator Natasha Necessary appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Akpabio: ‘Senate doing the needful’, Tinubu’s wife speaks on Natasha’s allegations

Tribune Online Akpabio: ‘Senate doing the needful’, Tinubu’s wife speaks on Natasha’s allegations “I know with what is going on in the Senate, you may wonder why I have not taken a position. I believe the Senate is doing what is necessary because that is its role,” she said. Akpabio: ‘Senate doing the needful’, Tinubu’s wife speaks on Natasha’s allegations Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Natasha: Bloggers, Content Creators Condemn ‘Media Trial’ Of Akpabio

The Bloggers and Vloggers, Content Creators Association of Nigeria (BAVCCA) has condemned what they described as a “media trial” of Senate President Godswill Akpabio following sexual harassment allegations made against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. At a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, BAVCCA’s National Spokesperson, Tabuko Kennedy, raised concerns about the increasing tendency of […]

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7 d. ago Alleged Sexual Harassment: “Opposition Using Natasha To Spoil Productive Relationship Between Tinubu, NASS” – APC Forum

North-Central All Progressives Congress,  Forum has alleged that ongoing sexual harassment allegations leveled against Senate President Godswill Akpabio by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, were plotted by opposition groups. The APC Forum also warned that any attempt to cause breakdown of law and order in the Federal Capital Territory, and destabilize President Bola Tinubu administration will be […] The post Alleged Sexual Harassment: “Opposition Using Natasha To Spoil Productive Relationship Between Tinubu, NASS” – APC Forum appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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