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Akpabio clears air on $15,000 bribe to Senators to approve emergency rule in Rivers

Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has dismissed claims that Senators were given $15,000 to support a state of emergency in Rivers State. The rumors alleged that lawmakers received the money at Akpabio’s Maitama residence during Ramadan fasting. Reports claimed that each Senator got $5,000 on Tuesday and an additional $10,000 on Wednesday before the vote. However, […]

Senator Natasha: Akpabio, others risk jail over alleged contempt, served Form 48

Senate President Godswill Akpabio, along with other top officials, faces possible jail time for allegedly disobeying a court order. Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has initiated contempt proceedings against them. A Federal High Court in Abuja issued Form 48, a legal notice warning that ignoring the court’s directive could lead to imprisonment. The notice, signed by the […]

Senator Natasha: ‘It doesn’t matter where you’re from’ – Saraki slams Akpabio, clarifies ‘removal’ comment

Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has criticized current Senate President Godswill Akpabio for twisting his words to create an ethnic and political controversy. Saraki had earlier urged Akpabio to ensure a fair and transparent investigation into the allegations made against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. However, Akpabio claimed that some people from Kwara and Adamawa […]

APC tackles PDP over claims Akpabio being behind Udom Emmanuel’s EFCC probe

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom has responded to allegations from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that Senate President Godswill Akpabio was responsible for the petition and media coverage of fraud and money laundering allegations against former governor Udom Emmanuel. Udom Emmanuel was recently questioned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) […]

Sexual harassment: Address Natasha Akpoti’s allegations, your wife a distraction – Atiku’s aide to Akpabio

Paul Ibe, the media aide to former presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, has criticized Senate President Godswill Akpabio for not directly addressing the sexual harassment allegations made against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Instead, Akpabio’s wife, Unoma, has taken the lead in defending him. The controversy began when Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan accused Akpabio of sexual harassment and […]

Natasha-Uduaghan vs Akpabio: APC chieftain Emami calls for restraint

The conflict between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Kogi Central senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has drawn widespread reactions. Amid the controversy, a top APC leader in Delta State, Chief Ayirimi Emami, has called for peace. The disagreement gained public attention after Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan accused Akpabio of victimizing her for rejecting his alleged advances. She made […]

Alleged sexual harassment: Akpabio’s wife drags Natasha to court, demands N250bn

Mrs. Unoma Akpabio, the wife of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, has taken legal action against Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. This follows Natasha’s claims that Akpabio sexually harassed her and is now victimizing her in the Senate. In response, Mrs. Akpabio has filed multiple lawsuits at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, demanding N250 […]

The Senate President is a very responsible and disciplined man – Akpabio’s wife dismisses sexual harassments allegation leveled against her husband by Senator Natasha

Ekaette Akpabio, the wife of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, has dismissed sexual harassment allegations made against her husband by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. During an interview with Arise TV, Senator Natasha claimed that Akpabio made unwanted advances toward her. She further alleged that her motions in the Senate were sidelined because she refused to accept his […]

Akpabio vs Natasha: Very unfortunate it’s now about ‘bed’ – Shehu Sani

Former senator Shehu Sani has expressed concern over the dispute between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. He described the situation as unfortunate, especially since it has now become about “bed.” Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan recently accused Akpabio of sexual harassment. During an interview on Arise Television’s Morning Show, she claimed that Akpabio blocked […]