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‘We have the right to gather and celebrate,’ Natasha defends Kogi trip

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has defended her recent trip to her hometown in Kogi State, despite a ban imposed by the state government on convoys, public gatherings, and rallies. According to Kogi State Commissioner of Police, Miller Dantawaye, the ban was...

Bill to Return Nigeria to Parliamentary System Passes Second Reading

A bill seeking to return the country to a parliamentary system has passed its second reading on the floor of the House of Representatives on Thursday. The bill, which is part of the 31 constitutional amendment bills, seeks to alter...

Senate Seeks Action on High Cost of Data

The Senate has called on the Federal Ministry of Telecommunications and Digital Economy to address the recent spike in data prices. This follows a motion by Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong (APC, Cross River South) after telecom operators raised tariffs by 50%...

Natasha Denies Apologising to Senate, Stands Her Ground

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) has dismissed reports claiming she apologised to the Senate, insisting she stands by her statements. In a statement on Monday, she described the claim as false, saying, “I stand firm in my resolve to never...

Senate Backs Tinubu’s Emergency Rule in Rivers, Ignores Opposition

The Senate has approved the state of emergency declared by President Bola Tinubu in Rivers State, despite opposition from key political figures. Tinubu’s decision comes in response to the prolonged political crisis in the oil-rich state, which has led to...

Senate Like a Cult, Lawmakers Afraid to Speak – Natasha

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has described the Senate as operating like a cult, claiming lawmakers fear speaking out. In a BBC interview, she reiterated her sexual harassment allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, days after taking the matter to the UN....

Senate: Natasha Suspended for Misconduct, Not Harassment

The Senate has denied claims that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s six-month suspension was linked to sexual harassment allegations, stating it was due to “gross misconduct” and violations of parliamentary rules. Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele dismissed reports suggesting otherwise, saying she was...

Akpabio: Natasha’s Allegation is Baseless, Tarnishing Senate’s Image

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has dismissed the sexual harassment allegation leveled against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, describing it as baseless and damaging to the 10th Senate. Speaking at an International Women’s Day event, Akpabio maintained his innocence, saying past allegations by the Kogi PDP senator had also...

Senate Doing What Is Needful – Remi Tinubu on Natasha’s Suspension

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has weighed in on the controversy surrounding the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, saying the Senate is handling the matter appropriately. Speaking through her spokesperson, Bukola Kukoyi, she reacted to the allegations of sexual harassment Akpoti-Uduaghan...

Senate Suspends Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan

The Senate has suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, for six months over alleged misconduct. Her suspension followed a report by the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions. Akpoti-Uduaghan had earlier clashed with Senate President Godswill Akpabio over...
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