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 […]
Release the sexu@l h@rassment evidence against Akpabio. what is she still waiting for?- Deji Adeyanju tells Senator Natasha
Nigerian human rights lawyer and activist, Deji Adeyanju, has called on Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to release the evidence of sexual harassment she said she has against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Senator Natasha had earlier claimed in an interview on Arise TV that Akpabio made inappropriate advances toward her, which she said interfered with her ability […]
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 […]
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 […]
‘You can’t resume yet’ – Nigerian Senate tells Natasha
The Nigerian Senate has told Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan not to return to the Senate for now. She represents Kogi Central but was suspended earlier this year. The Senate said she’s still under suspension and can’t join their meetings yet. Senate spokesperson Yemi Adaramodu gave this warning in a statement released on Sunday. He explained that […]
Akpabio removes Natasha as Senate Diaspora committee chair
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from Kogi Central has been taken off her role as Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Diaspora and Non-Governmental Organisations. The announcement was made by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during the Senate’s meeting on Thursday, July 10. He said that Senator Aniekan Bassey, who represents Akwa Ibom North-East and is a member […]
Natasha reveals when to return to Senate amid court judgment
Suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has said she will return to the National Assembly on Tuesday. She shared this news in a video posted on social media, where she was seen speaking to her happy supporters. In the video, Natasha thanked her supporters for staying by her side through the tough period. She […]
Senate will not recall Natasha until court-ordered apology – Senate spokesperson
Senator Adeyemi Adaramodu, who speaks for the Senate, has made it clear that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan will not be reinstated until she follows a court order to offer a proper apology. This statement came after a Federal High Court ruling on her suspension. Adaramodu pointed out that the Senate still has full authority to discipline […]
Akpabio: Injustice can’t stand – Ezekwesili on court ordering Senate to recall Natasha
Former education minister, Oby Ezekwesili, has congratulated Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan after a court ordered the Senate to bring her back to office. Ezekwesili said the ruling shows that injustice, like what Natasha faced, cannot last forever. On Friday, the Federal High Court in Abuja criticized the Nigerian Senate for suspending Natasha for six months. The […]
Court orders Senate to recall suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan
A court in Abuja has ruled that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan should be allowed to return to her job at the Senate. She was suspended for six months, but the court says that punishment was too harsh. Justice Binta Nyako gave the ruling on Thursday, July 4. The senator was suspended earlier in March after she […]