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 […]
Ned Nwoko Proposes Ranches in All 774 LGs
Nigerian Senator Ned Nwoko has suggested setting up ranches in all 774 local government areas and the Federal Capital Territory. He said the plan will help improve food supply, stop open grazing, and bring modern livestock farming to Nigeria. Nwoko, who represents Delta North and is Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment, revealed […]
Senator Yar’adua clears air on dumping APC to join ADC
Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’adua, who represents Katsina Central, has dismissed claims that he intends to leave the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement released on Sunday night, the senator denied reports suggesting he was preparing to defect to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). He described the rumours as baseless and blamed them on misleading […]
Insecurity: Nigerians are tired of your inaction – Amnesty boss, Sanusi tells northern senators
The director of Amnesty International in Nigeria, Isah Sunusi, has criticized Northern senators over what he called their weak reaction to the recent killing of 35 civilians in Zamfara State’s Kaura Namoda area. In a chat with DAILY POST on Wednesday, Sunusi said that simply condemning the killings is no longer enough. He urged the […]
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 […]
Senate accuses Natasha of skit making following attempted forceful resumption
The Senate has said that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s attempt to resume her duties was more like acting in a comedy skit than a serious return to legislative work. Senator Yemi Adaramodu, who speaks for the Senate, made this statement after Natasha showed up at the National Assembly on Tuesday, July 22. She had been suspended […]
Senate backs Tinubu’s $21.5bn external borrowing plan, approves multiple loan, bond requests
The Nigerian Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s borrowing plan for 2025 and 2026. This plan includes taking loans from foreign sources to support government spending and development. The loan request includes $21.5 billion, €2.2 billion, and 15 billion Japanese Yen. In addition to these loans, Nigeria will receive a grant of €65 million. The […]
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 […]