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 […]
Video of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and her husband at the Senate building this morning
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, arrived at the Senate chamber on Wednesday, March 5, as the session resumed after a one-week break. She walked into the chamber with her husband and gave him a kiss before heading to her seat. Her newly assigned seat has been a source of controversy, leading to rising […]
The Senate President has not made any sexual remarks to any female Senator – Senate Committee Chair on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions, Neda Imasuen, says
The Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions has dismissed claims that Senate President Godswill Akpabio made inappropriate comments toward a female senator. Committee Chair Neda Imasuen made this statement during an interview with Arise TV. He was responding to allegations from Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who accused Akpabio of sexual harassment. Imasuen clarified that […]
Senate suspends Auditor-General’s budget defence over infractions, lack of preparedness
The Senate Committee on Public Accounts has stopped the budget defence session of the Office of the Auditor-General of the Federation (OAGF) due to alleged irregularities and lack of proper preparation. The Auditor-General, Shaakaa Chira, risks having no funding approved for the 2025 budget as the deadline for all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to […]
Senate Stops Action On Controversial Tax Bill, Sets Meeting To Resolve Contentious Issues
The Senate has paused all actions on the controversial tax reform bills. The Senate’s Finance Committee has been instructed to stop working on the bill until after a high-level meeting with the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF). Deputy Senate President Senator Barau Jibrin announced during today’s session that a special committee has been set […]
PDP Failed Rivers State – Fubara
Rivers State governor, Siminialayi Fubara, has stated that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has let the state down. Fubara expressed this sentiment while hosting a delegation from the Senate Committee on Privatisation and Commercialisation, led by Senator Orji Uzo Kalu, on Thursday. The governor, who seemed frustrated by the party’s lack of response to his […]