The suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from the Senate has intensified political tensions, with Kogi lawmakers divided. Senator Sunday Karimi defended her suspension, while Akpoti-Uduaghan called for mandatory drug tests for senators to prevent erratic decisions, sparking further...
Nigerian Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan alleges her six-month suspension was retaliation for accusing Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment. She claims Akpabio blocked her legislative efforts after she refused his advances. The revelation has sparked debates on gender...
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has accused the Nigerian Senate of silencing lawmakers, likening it to a "cult" where dissent is punished. She also alleged sexual harassment by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. While she claims her suspension was retaliatory, the Senate denies wrongdoing...
Kogi Central constituents have reaffirmed their unwavering support for Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan after her suspension from the Senate. They rejected any recall attempts, calling her suspension illegal and demanding her reinstatement. The group insists she remains their legitimate...
Senator Ned Nwoko has defended the Senate’s suspension of Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, dismissing claims of gender bias. He urged lawmakers to resist public pressure, stating her suspension was due to misconduct, not her allegations against Senate President Akpabio. Nwoko also criticized...
The Nigerian Senate has defended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension, stating it was due to misconduct, not her sexual harassment claims against Akpabio. The IPU is reviewing her case, promising fairness. Meanwhile, Natasha remains resolute, calling the suspension an injustice and...
The Federal High Court has adjourned Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suit against the Senate to March 25. The senator, seeking to block an investigation by the Senate’s ethics committee, was suspended over allegations of gross misconduct. Her legal team argues the committee dismissed her petition...
Senate Majority Leader Opeyemi Bamidele denies claims that Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s six-month suspension was linked to her sexual harassment allegation against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Bamidele insists she was suspended for violating Senate rules.
Senate Majority Leader Opeyemi...
Opposition senators, led by Seriake Dickson, visited suspended Kogi Central senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, assuring her of support and a swift resolution. Dickson, absent during her suspension, pledged to engage Senate leadership. The visit follows backlash over her suspension and allegations...
The suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has divided the Senate, with 13 lawmakers refusing to sign the report, citing a rushed process and disregard for due process. She was suspended for protesting a seat reassignment, sparking debates on fairness, legislative integrity, and the role...
Women Affairs Minister Hajia Imaan Suleiman has pledged to intervene in Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension following sexual harassment allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Expressing concern over dwindling female representation, she calls for reconciliation, justice...
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has accused the Senate leadership of marginalization, claiming attempts to silence her through suspension, seat reassignment, and exclusion from key events. She alleges systemic intimidation but remains resolute in advocating for her constituents. The Senate...
Despite facing a recent suspension from the Senate, Senator Abdul Ningi could soon find himself back in the chambers. The three-month suspension was imposed on Ningi amidst allegations of budget padding amounting to N3.7 trillion in the 2024 budget. The Senate, led by Senate President Godswill...
The Senate has suspended Senator Abdul Ningi for three months following his allegations of N3.7 trillion budget padding in the 2024 Budget. Ningi, representing Bauchi Central and the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Population, stood by his claim despite disapproval from some northern...
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