THE federal government has filed criminal charges against the suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, Kogi Central Senatorial District for statements she made on a national television alleging a plot to assassinate her. One of the charges is linked to the allegations Akpoti-Uduaghan made during a live broadcast on Channels Television’s “Politics Today,” aired on Channels … Read more
Dr. Sandra Duru, a United States-based activist, has made explosive claims against suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, accusing her of attempting to bribe her with N200 million to falsely accuse Senate President Godswill Akpabio of organ harvesting. During a live Facebook session on Thursday, Duru popularly known as Prof. Mgbeke, presented phone conversations between herself and … Read more
A fresh wave of political manipulation has hit Kogi State. Politicians loyal to former Governor Yahaya Bello have been caught deceiving residents with a sham empowerment programme to extract their signatures and voter details for the ongoing recall process against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Multiple videos obtained by SaharaReporters confirm that unsuspecting residents were lured in … Read more
NIGERIAN Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has accused the country’s Senate of operating like a ‘cult’ after being suspended for six months, following her sexual harassment allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Speaking to the BBC in an exclusive interview, she said her suspension highlights the entrenched sexism in Nigeria’s political system. Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), … Read more
SUSPENDED Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has strongly condemned her six-month suspension from the Nigerian Senate, describing it as a violation of natural justice, fairness, and equity. The Senate imposed the suspension on Wednesday, citing a breach of its Standing Orders following Akpoti-Uduaghan’s allegations of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, which he has denied. … Read more
LIKELIHOOD of sharp divisions has emerged among senators over the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central for six months. It was reported that some lawmakers raised concerns about the apparent rush by the Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct, and Public Petitions, chaired by senator Neda Imaseun (LP, Edo South), in handling … Read more
THE Nigerian Senate has handed a six-month suspension to Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District. This decision was made after a majority vote, aligning with the recommendations of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Code of Conduct. During the plenary session, Akpoti-Uduaghan was denied the opportunity to speak before Senate President Godswill … Read more
THE dismissal of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s petition by the Nigerian Senate has sparked controversy and raised questions about the Senate’s handling of sexual harassment allegations. Senator Natasha had alleged that she was a victim of sexual harassment by the Senate President, Godswill Obot Akpabio-GOA. The Senate dismissed her petition citing various rules, including Order … Read more
SENATOR Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has dragged Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, through the court for what she described as defamatory statement against her person. The Senator, representing Kogi Central in the upper chamber, on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), raised concerns after her Senate seat was reassigned following a reshuffle triggered by opposition members … Read more
An advocacy group under the umbrella of Citizens Network for Peace and Development in Nigeria has warned Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to focus on her legislative duties and desist from being a constant distraction to the upper chambers and Nigerians in general. The group, in a statement by its Executive Director, Barr Francis Okereke Wainwei, claimed … Read more