Appeal Court affirms Natasha’s suspension, says Senate Acted within law
The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, on Monday affirmed the suspension of Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, by the Senate. The court ruled that the Senate acted within its powers under Section 66(4) of its standing rules and that the Senator’s fundamental rights were not violated, as she had claimed. Justice Abba Bello Mohammed explained […]
Drama As Senator Natasha Resumes After Unsealing Of Her Office
There was mild drama at the National Assembly as Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan resumed work following the unsealing of her office. The development comes days after the Senate leadership ordered the reopening of her office, which had earlier been locked due to political tensions. Supporters of the Kogi lawmaker gathered to welcome her, while some staff […]
Senate Unseals Natasha Akpoti’s Office
The Nigerian Senate has officially unsealed the office of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central. The office was earlier sealed due to a legal tussle following disputes over her election victory. With the office now reopened, Senator Natasha can fully resume her legislative duties and representation of her constituents. The development has been welcomed by […]
PDP condemns moves to block Senator Natasha’s resumption at National Assembly
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticized what it called an effort by the acting clerk of the National Assembly to prevent Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from returning to the Senate after serving a six-month suspension, which the party described as unfair. The National Assembly clerk reportedly sent a letter to the senator saying she could […]
Uphold constitution, reinstate Natasha without delay – SERAP tells Nigerian Senate
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on the Nigerian Senate to immediately reinstate Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan so she can continue her work in the chamber. The group made this demand in a statement released on Tuesday, stressing that her suspension has gone on long enough and should not be prolonged. SERAP pointed […]
National Assembly Blocks Senator Natasha’s resumption
The National Assembly has stopped Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from returning to her duties, even though her six-month suspension has ended. The Kogi Central lawmaker had written to inform the Assembly that she was ready to resume her legislative work after the suspension period. Although the Assembly is on recess, the acting clerk responded that her […]
Natasha remains suspended – Nigerian Senate
The Nigerian Senate has made it clear that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from Kogi Central is still suspended and will not return to the National Assembly until after their current break ends in two months. This update was given by Yemi Adaramodu, who speaks for the Senate. He shared this information during an interview on Channels […]
Akpabio worst Senate President Nigeria ever had – Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan
Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has strongly criticized Nigeria’s Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, calling him the worst person to ever hold the position. Speaking to journalists on Tuesday, she accused Akpabio of acting like he’s still a governor and turning the Senate into a personal office, just like he ran Akwa Ibom State during his time […]
Security takes over NASS over Natasha’s plan to resume plenary
There was a heavy security presence at the National Assembly in Abuja on Monday, July 22, following reports that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan planned to attend the Senate plenary session. Videos shared online showed that security was much stricter than usual. Many armed officers were stationed at the main gate, carefully checking everyone before letting them […]
Senator Natasha Akpoti appeals N5m contempt fine, says trial court lacks jurisdiction
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central in Nigeria’s Senate, is challenging part of a judgment from a Federal High Court in Abuja that found her guilty of contempt of court. In a document dated July 9, she officially appealed the ruling that convicted her of contempt and fined her N5 million. Through her lawyer, […]