Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, senator representing Kogi Central, has criticised Godswill Akpabio, the Senate President, over her suspension from the National Assembly. She declared that he is not more of a senator than she is. On Tuesday, September 23, Akpoti-Uduaghan reclaimed her office hours
Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday rescheduled hearing of alleged cybercrimes committed against Senate President Godswill Akpabio by suspended Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, to October 20. This followed an objection raised by Natasha who on Monday challenges the jurisdiction of the court to hear the case. Recalled that Akpoti-Uduaghan was arraigned on
The office of the clerk to the national assembly says it has no power to reinstate Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, senator representing Kogi central, insisting the decision rests with the senate or the courts. Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended by the senate on March 6, 2025, for six months. She went to court to challenge the action, but the […]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, Kogi Central senator, to ignore the National Assembly’s stance and resume plenary following the completion of her six-month suspension. Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan had, in a letter dated September 4, informed the National Assembly that her suspension had elapsed and expressed readiness to return to
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has arrived at the national assembly in Abuja—despite a warning from the Senate that her suspension has not been officially lifted. Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, made her way to the red chamber on Tuesday morning, in line with her earlier announcement that she would resume legislative duties on July 22. Akpoti-Uduaghan […]
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan says she will resume plenary on Tuesday, July 22, in line with a court ruling, despite an appeal filed by Senate President Godswill Akpabio challenging the decision. The Kogi Central lawmaker, who was suspended in March over allegations of misconduct, told The PUNCH during a constituency programme on Saturday that she had […]
The arraignment of suspended Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has been postponed to 30 June 2025, as the Federal High Court in Abuja grappled with procedural challenges in serving charges against her. The senator faces allegations under Nigeria’s Cyber Crimes Act, but efforts to personally deliver the charges were unsuccessful, as she is reportedly abroad. […]
BY ANDREW OROLUA The Federal High Court in Abuja presided by Justice Obiora Egwatu has adjourned the suit filed by Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, Kogi Central against the Nigerian Senate to March 25 for hearing. Natasha had approached the Federal High Court, seeking an order restraining the Senate Committee on Ethics and Privileges from investigating her. […]
By Idibia Gabriel The Nigerian -American Coalition for Justice and Democracy (NACJD), have demanded for Immediate reinstatement of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, threatening a global sanctions on Akpabio and Nigerian Senate, failure to comply with the directive. Recalled that Senator Natasha is facing severe suspension from the Senate for allegedly not following the
By Tunde Opalana The Senator representing Kogi Central District and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Local Content, Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan has commended the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) and the Federal Government of Nigeria for the establishment of five Mini Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) plants in Ajaokuta Local Government,