Tag: Senate
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Suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has returned to her office in the National Assembly following its unsealing by the Sergeant at Arms and security personnel. Her arrival Tuesday caused some drama, as she was initially resisted by security operatives who prevented her from entering the main building. Dressed in black and accompanied by supporters,…
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Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central is set to return to the Nigerian Senate later this month after completing her six-month suspension. This is according to her lawyer, Victor Giwa who noted she is currently in London on vacation but plans to resume plenary when the Senate reconvenes on September 23. Giwa stated that there…
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President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has expressed support for the Senate’s efforts to enforce Local Content laws, which he described as a national crisis. He lamented that many companies continue to violate these laws, employing foreign workers while sidelining qualified Nigerians, and called for stricter enforcement. Ajaero further highlighted concerns such…
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Senate President Godswill Akpabio has dismissed social media claims that the National Assembly has approved new states, clarifying that although over 42 proposals exist, none have completed the legislative process. He warned communities against organizing efforts based on unapproved proposals and urged Nigerians to rely on official statements. Additionally, the Senate has scheduled a special…
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Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan who was suspended from the Senate for six months on March 6, 2025, for “unparliamentary conduct,” has petitioned the Senate to comply with a July 4, 2025, Federal High Court ruling declaring her suspension excessive and unconstitutional. The court urged her reinstatement, citing violations of her constituents’ rights to representation. In a…
