Tag: Senator Natasha
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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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Trial of Kogi Central senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on alleged cybercrime charges against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and ex-Governor Yahaya Bello will begin today September 22, 2025, at the Federal High Court in Abuja. Charged with six counts, she was arraigned in June and pleaded not guilty. The case involves accusations that Natasha made false…
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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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Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has attempted to resume her duties at the National Assembly but was denied entry. Despite arriving with supporters and making multiple attempts to gain access, she was stopped at the gates and unable to enter due to a locked gate. Displeased by the move, she announced she will consult her legal team…
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Senate has warned suspended Kogi Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan not to forcefully resume her duties until her suspension expires. Senate spokesperson Yemi Adaramodu clarified that there is no valid court order requiring her immediate recall, despite media reports claiming otherwise. Recall the court had issued a non-binding advisory suggesting possible amendments to Senate rules but found…
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Senate has appointed Senator Aniekan Bassey as the new Chairman of the Committee on Diaspora and Non-Governmental Organizations, replacing Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who is currently suspended. Recall Akpoti-Uduaghan was reassigned to this committee in February after being removed as Chair of the Senate Committee on Local Content. The change is believed to be related to…
