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Akpabio Appeals Judgement Ordering Natasha’s Return To Senate

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has appealed the Federal High Court’s judgment ordering the Senate to lift the suspension of  Kogi Central lawmaker Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Prime Business Africa reports that the notice of appeal was submitted to the Abuja Division of the Court
July 15, 2025

Senate Removes Natasha From Diaspora, NGOs Committee

As Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, prepares to return to the Senate, the Upper Chamber has removed her as Chairman of the Committee on Diaspora and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs). The Senate appointed Senator Aniekan Bassey to replace her as the committee’s new chairman.
July 10, 2025

Why We’ll Not Recall Natasha Immediately – Senate

The Nigerian Senate has said it will not lift the suspension of Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan until she fulfills certain conditions. The Federal High Court in Abuja had on Friday ruled against the six-month suspension imposed on Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, describing
July 5, 2025

Sexual Harassment Allegation: Natasha Drags Akpabio To IPU

Following her suspension from the Nigerian Senate, Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has formally reported Senate President Godswill Akpabio to the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) to seek international intervention. Speaking to representatives at an IPU meeting on Tuesday at the UN headquarters in
March 12, 2025
Natasha Sues Akpabio Over Alleged Defamation, Demands N100bn

Natasha Sues Akpabio Over Alleged Defamation, Demands N100bn

Kogi lawmaker, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has filed a suit against Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, accusing him of defamation. This followed her altercation with the senate president at the floor of the Senate on Thursday last week over reassignment of her seat. She
February 25, 2025
Akpabio and Brekete Family CEO

HURIWA Slams Senate Over Brekete Family CEO Summon

Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has criticised the Senate’s summon of Brekete Family Radio CEO, Ahmad Isah, over a broadcast involving Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. HURIWA described the action as an affront to press freedom, and other fundamental rights
February 24, 2025
Senate Probes ₦1.3 Trn CBEX Collapse, Vows Crackdown On Ponzi Schemes

Tax Reform Bills Scale Second Reading At Senate

The four tax reform bills that were sent to the Nigerian Senate for consideration have passed a second reading. The Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, referred the four bills to the Committee on Finance, led by Senator Sani Musa of the APC,
November 28, 2024
Energy, Exchange Rate, Transportation Top Three Drivers Of Inflation In Nigeria - CBN Survey

Why We Should Protect The Independence Of Central Bank

The Senate is currently undertaking a comprehensive amendment of the Central Bank Act of 2007, but the exercise is generating mixed reactions in the banking industry. Operators are worried that some of the new clauses being proposed by the lawmakers are capable
May 31, 2024

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