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Judge withdraws from Sen. Natasha’s suit against Akpabio, others

Justice Obiora Egwuatu of a Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday, recused himself from the suit filed by Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and others.

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Court vacates order declaring Natasha’s suspension as void

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, set aside its order of March 4, declaring the suspension of Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan by the Senate as null and void.

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Sexual harassment: Embattled Nigeria Senator, Natasha gets more international support 

Canadian Senator Salma Ataullahjan has publicly expressed support for Nigerian lawmaker Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who was suspended from the Senate following her sexual harassment allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio.

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Senate President Akpabio Dismisses IPU Summons, Citing Lack of Authority

The spokesperson to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio has rejected the authority of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) to summon him over the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from the National

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Minister of Women Affairs Initiates Peace Talks Between Akpabio and Senator Natasha

The Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Suleiman Ibrahim has indicated that a window of peace between Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan following the face-off between the two that led to

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Fresh Perspective: Civil Societies Issue Statement on Natasha-Akpabio Controversy

The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has strongly criticized the Nigerian Senate’s suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months, calling it an unconstitutional move that undermines democracy and

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Sexual harassment: Nigeria first lady weighed into crisis

Nigeria’s First Lady, Remi Tinubu has weighed in on the ongoing sexual harassment controversy surrounding the Senate, expressing her support for the institution. According to her, the Senate remains a

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Senate Backs Akpabio, Suspends Senator Natasha Akpoti for Six Months

In a dramatic turn of events, the Senate has sided with Senate President Godswill Akpabio, slapping Senator Natasha Akpoti with a six-month suspension. This decision comes after a heated exchange

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Akpabio Responds to Senator Natasha’s Allegation, Claims He Was Nigeria’s Most Gender-Friendly Governor

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has denied allegations of sexual harassment leveled against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, stating that he has never harassed any woman.

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Ex-First Lady Defends Natasha Amid Akpabio Saga, Condemns “Frivolous” Critics

…Calls on Akpabio to step down Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, the former First Lady of Ondo State and widow of ex-Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, has publicly thrown her weight behind Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan

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