Time for PDP leaders to embrace dialogue, strengthen party ahead of 2027 – Senator Natasha
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has called on leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party to promote unity and dialogue as the party prepares for the 2027 general elections. She stressed that internal disagreements should be resolved through constructive discussions rather than conflicts. According to the senator, the party must focus on strengthening its structures and reconnecting with members […]
List of senators who opposed manual backup clause in electoral bill released
The identities of 15 senators who rejected the manual backup option in the Electoral Act amendment have been made public. The lawmakers supported compulsory real-time electronic transmission of election results during voting in the Senate. During plenary, the chamber approved electronic transmission but still retained manual collation as a fallback. The decision came after a […]
She is not a member of the NCDC committee – Senator Zam speaks after Senator Natasha’s row in his office yesterday
Titus Zam has clarified that Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is not a member of the NCDC committee, following a tense exchange that reportedly took place in his office. The lawmaker made the statement to clear confusion surrounding the incident and to explain the circumstances that led to the disagreement between both legislators. According to Zam, the issue […]
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 […]
Tinubu Has Ordered AGF To Withdraw Court Cases Against Me — Natasha
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from Kogi Central has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu instructed the Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, to withdraw all Federal Government cases filed against her. Natasha revealed this during a Facebook Live broadcast on Tuesday morning after she was reportedly stopped from travelling at the airport. According to her, the […]
Akpabio Smiles, Senators Get Emotional as Natasha Invites Them to Kogi Projects Launch
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from Kogi Central has shared how senators reacted when her invitation letter was read at the National Assembly on Thursday. The letter invited Senate President Godswill Akpabio and fellow lawmakers to the inauguration of her constituency projects in Kogi State. This gesture came shortly after she returned from suspension, showing she is […]
Senate seeks rescue of Nigerian women, children from Libyan prisons
The Nigerian Senate has raised alarm over the plight of hundreds of Nigerian women and children languishing in Libyan prisons, describing their condition as a form of modern-day slavery. The lawmakers on Tuesday called for urgent diplomatic and humanitarian action to secure their release and safe return home. The motion was presented by Senator Aniekan […]
Court Dismisses Suit Against Akpabio, Over Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Suspension
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has dismissed a lawsuit filed against Senate President Godswill Akpabio concerning the alleged suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from the National Assembly. The court ruled that the matter lacked merit and that the claims brought before it did not establish any constitutional violation by the Senate leadership. Justice […]
Natasha Akpoti Resumes At Senate, Calls Akpabio Dictator
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has officially resumed at the Senate after weeks of tension following the sealing of her office. On her return, she did not hold back words as she openly described Senate President Godswill Akpabio as a “dictator.” Natasha accused Akpabio of running the Senate with intimidation and high-handedness, stressing that lawmakers should be […]
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 […]