71 m. ago Court strikes out suit against Akpabio over Natasha’s suspension

A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit filed against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, over the suspension of read more Court strikes out suit against Akpabio over Natasha’s suspension

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5 h. ago Court dismisses suit against Akpabio over Natasha’s suspension

Tribune Online Court dismisses suit against Akpabio over Natasha’s suspension Among other reliefs, the plaintiffs urged the court to void the suspension of Senator Natasha on the ground that their senatorial district would be Court dismisses suit against Akpabio over Natasha’s suspension Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Court Dismisses Suit Against Akpabio, Senate Over Natasha’s Suspension

The suspension, which began on March 6, was imposed over an alleged violation of Senate standing rules. The post Court Dismisses Suit Against Akpabio, Senate Over Natasha’s Suspension appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago NASS: Natasha supporters dispersed with tear gas on senator’s return

By Sunday Ani, An attempt by Kogi Central Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to resume her legislative duty today after the expiration of a six-month suspension imposed by the Senate leadership was resisted. Natasha, who was escorted by over 20,000 supporters and constituents, met resistance at the gates of the National Assembly Complex, where security operatives allegedly fired […] The post NASS: Natasha supporters dispersed with tear gas on senator’s return appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week ago Women’s Groups Take Nigerian Senate To UN Over Natasha’s Suspension

A powerful coalition of Nigerian women’s rights organisations has taken the battle over the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to the United Nations, accusing the Nigerian Senate of gender-based discrimination and political retaliation following her allegations of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. In a formal complaint submitted on Monday to Reem Alsalem, the […]

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1 week ago NLC’s misguided meddling: Ajaero’s political gambit risks derailing Nigeria’s Labour Movement.

By Chukwuma Okeke In a stunning display of misplaced priorities, Joe Ajaero, president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has thrust the once venerable union into the heart of a senatorial squabble, vowing mass protests and legal battles over the prolonged suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. This ill-advised intervention not only oversteps the NLC’s mandate […] The post NLC’s misguided meddling: Ajaero’s political gambit risks derailing Nigeria’s Labour Movement. appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago ‘Only Senate Can Reinstate Senator Natasha’, Says NASS Clerk

The Office of the Clerk to the National Assembly has clarified its role in the ongoing controversy surrounding the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, stating that only the Senate has the authority to reinstate the suspended lawmaker. The Clerk, in a statement on Monday in Abuja through the Director of Information, Mr. Bullah Audu Bi-Allah, […]

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2 w. ago Natasha’s suspension: Court didn’t invalidate Senate’s resolution — NASS

Tribune Online Natasha’s suspension: Court didn’t invalidate Senate’s resolution — NASS Clerk to the National Assembly (CNA), Barrister Kamoru Ogunlana, on Monday, disclosed that the Federal High Court did not invalidate the Senate's resolution on the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central Senatorial District. Natasha’s suspension: Court didn’t invalidate Senate’s resolution — NASS Tribune Online

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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 End Natasha’s suspension or face mass action, NLC warns Senate

Tribune Online End Natasha’s suspension or face mass action, NLC warns Senate "This act is not merely an error in judgment; it is a brazen, premeditated assault on democracy itself, a direct threat to End Natasha’s suspension or face mass action, NLC warns Senate Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Natasha: PDP free to issue any statement – Senate Spokesperson

The Senate has dismissed the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) criticism of its handling of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension, insisting that read more Natasha: PDP free to issue any statement – Senate Spokesperson

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3 w. ago Natasha’s Suspension: Senate Not Banana Republic, Rules Must Be Obeyed — Spokesman

  The Senate has said that its activities are guided by rules that must be obeyed. Chairman, Senate Committee on media and public affairs, Senator … Continue reading Natasha’s Suspension: Senate Not Banana Republic, Rules Must Be Obeyed — Spokesman The post Natasha’s Suspension: Senate Not Banana Republic, Rules Must Be Obeyed — Spokesman appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago Ezekwesili Condemns Extension Of Senator Natasha’s Suspension From Senate

A former Minister of Education and public policy advocate, Dr Oby Ezekwesili has criticised the Senate over what she described as the unconstitutional extension of the six-month suspension period of Kogi Central lawmaker, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Ezekwesili, in a statement titled: “A Memo to the Nigerian Senate, Judiciary and Fellow Citizens,” on Wednesday in Abuja, […]

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3 w. ago ADC to Akpabio: Natasha’s suspension has lapsed, further obstruction abusive

Tribune Online ADC to Akpabio: Natasha’s suspension has lapsed, further obstruction abusive "And whether one agrees with the basis for that decision or not, the tenure of that disciplinary action has lapsed. Any further attempt to prevent her from resuming is ADC to Akpabio: Natasha’s suspension has lapsed, further obstruction abusive Tribune Online

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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 Natasha’s Suspension: Lawyer Accuses Senate Of Double Standards

He maintained that though the Senator’s conduct in the chamber was unbecoming, the Senate had no constitutional authority to suspend her. The post Natasha’s Suspension: Lawyer Accuses Senate Of Double Standards appeared first on Channels Television.

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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 Senate blocks Natasha Akpoti’s return pending appeal court ruling

The hope of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan returning to the Red Chamber after a six-month suspension has hit a roadblock, as read more Senate blocks Natasha Akpoti’s return pending appeal court ruling

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