Abuja, Nigeria—The Federal High Court in Abuja is set to hear contempt proceedings involving Senate President Godswill Akpabio and suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, following allegations of disobedience to court orders in their ongoing legal dispute. Justice Binta Nyako, presiding over the matter, adjourned the hearing to Tuesday, May 13, 2025, to address both contempt applications….
Kogi, Nigeria — The lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Tuesday, urged Nigerians to hold Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Kogi State Governor Ahmed Ododo and his predecessor, Yahaya Bello, responsible if she and her supporters are attacked. Akpoti-Uduaghan raised the alarm in a post via her official Facebook. She said, “My dear…
Nigeria — Legal experts have described the Nigerian Senate’s decision to suspend Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) for six months, as illegal, unconstitutional, and a violation of her fundamental rights. The lawyers argue that the suspension disregarded a valid court order and set a dangerous precedent for legislative overreach. The suspension, announced on Thursday,…
Abuja, Nigeria —The Senate has suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghen for six months for violation of the Red Chambers rules. Her suspension followed her dispute with Senate President Godswill Akpabio who she accused of sexual harassment. “That the Senate do suspend Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months for her total violation of the Senate Standing Rules…
Nigeria — Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) has called for her Senate probe proceedings to be broadcast live to ensure transparency. Referred to the Senate’s Ethics and Disciplinary Committee following a dispute with Senate President Godswill Akpabio over seating arrangements, Akpoti-Uduaghan stated she is prepared to face the panel but insists the proceedings must…
Nigeria — Tension in the Senate on Thursday after Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan clashed with the leadership over a seating arrangement dispute. The issue began when Akpoti-Uduaghan’s seat was reassigned following a reshuffle prompted by opposition members moving to the majority wing. However, she refused to relocate. Chief Whip, Senator Tahir Monguno, cited Senate rules to…
