Court Overturns Fine, Apology Order Against Senator Natasha
Nigeria’s Court of Appeal has cancelled a ₦5m (£4,000) fine and an order compelling Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to apologise, in a ruling that adds a new twist to the legal dispute over her six-month suspension from the Senate. Delivering its judgment on Monday, the appellate court ruled that the contempt proceedings against the Kogi Central […]
Aisha Yesufu Vows to Escort Suspended Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan Back to Senate
Prominent activist Aisha Yesufu has pledged to accompany Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to the National Assembly today, showing support for the embattled lawmaker who insists on resuming her duties despite opposition from Senate leadership. Akpoti-Uduaghan’s move follows a July ruling by Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja, which declared her […]
Senate Removes Akpoti-Uduaghan from Committee Leadership
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, has been removed from her position as chairperson of the Senate Committee on Diaspora and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs). Senate President Godswill Akpabio made the announcement during Thursday’s plenary session. He named Senator Aniekan Bassey, representing Akwa Ibom North-East and a member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), […]
Court to Hear Contempt Charges Between Akpabio, Akpoti-Uduaghan
The Federal High Court in Abuja will on Tuesday hear two separate contempt charges filed by Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against each other. The court proceedings follow accusations that both lawmakers violated an earlier court order that barred them from making media statements or social media posts related to a pending […]
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Steps Into Allegation Against INEC Recalling Senator Natasha
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Ohanaeze Ndigbo has stepped into the allegation against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of making move to recall Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi central, saying the unfounded allegation is undemocratic that could ruined the neutrality of the electoral umpire. This was contained in a statement made available to Journalists by […]
Akpoti-Uduaghan Files Contempt Case Against Akpabio, Others Over Suspension
The Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has filed a contempt application against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and other officials over her suspension from the Senate. The legal action follows a ruling by the Federal High Court in Abuja on March 4, which barred the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions […]
Former Senate Chief Whip Condemns Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Suspension
Former Senate Chief Whip, Senator Rowland Owie, has criticized the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, warning that the decision could damage the credibility of the 10th Senate. Owie described the suspension as legislative impunity, arguing that no senator should be arbitrarily denied their mandate. “We are not in a Banana Republic. A senator remains a […]
BREAKING: Senate Committee Rejects Live Coverage of Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Hearing
The Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions has turned down requests for live television coverage of its proceedings as Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan appears before the panel over alleged misconduct on Wednesday. Committee chairman Senator Neda Imasuen explained the decision in an interview on Arise News, stating that media coverage could create distractions. He […]
Sexual Harassment Saga: Akpabio Finally Responds To Natasha’s Allegations
….Says I Have Highest Regards For Women Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting As the sexual harassment saga continues to dominate our political space, leading to various groups speaking in favour or against either the Senate President Godswill Akpabio or Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, Akpabio, who is in the middle of the storm, has finally responded to […]
NANS Calls for Tinubu’s Intervention in Senate Clash Between Akpabio, Akpoti-Uduaghan
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called on President Bola Tinubu and the leadership of the National Assembly to intervene in the ongoing dispute between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The student body warned that if left unresolved, the situation could escalate and lead to international embarrassment for the country. […]