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Sexual Harassment: Senate Discredits Natasha’s Petition Against Akpabio
The Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions has said that the ‘sexual harassment’ petition by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio is dead on arrival. The committee stated this on Wednesday, claiming it did not follow the guidelines provided in Order 40, Subsection 4 of the Senate rule book. According to…
BREAKING: Rivers Assembly Unveils New Resolutions After Plenary
The Rivers State House of Assembly has summoned the Chairman of the State Independent Electoral Commission, RSIEC, Justice Adolphus Enebeli (retd.), to appear before it within 48 hours regarding the conduct of the 2024 local government elections. During Wednesday’s plenary, presided over by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, the House warned that failure to comply with the…
Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan Boycotts, As Senate Ethics Committee Begins Probe
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was today absent as the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Code of Conduct commenced its probe into her alleged refusal to comply with Senate rules. After waiting for an hour, Committee Chairman, Senator Neda Imaseun, expressed disappointment over her absence stating that, “We waited, and unfortunately, she is not here. I…
Ultimatum: Rivers Assembly Reacts To Govt Failure To Present Budget
The Rivers State House of Assembly has disputed the state government’s claim that they’re yet to receive the letter on the House’s resolution. The Speaker’s principal secretary told newsmen that the letter was dispatched to the Government House on the 3rd of March by FedEx courier delivery service, but when the courier arrived at the…
Fubara Dares Rivers Assembly, Fails to Present Budget following Expiration Of Ultimatum
The Rivers State Government has said it will not comply with the ultimatum issued by the State House of Assembly to re-present the 2025 appropriation bill as it was yet to receive the resolutions of the State House of Assembly regarding the Supreme Court’s judgment. This was stated in a letter signed by the Secretary…
UPDATED: Natasha Akpoti Submits ‘Sexual Harassment’ Petition Against Akpabio as Senate Resumes Plenary (VIDEO)
On March 5, 2025, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, formally submitted a petition to the Nigerian Senate accusing Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment and abuse of office. Speaking under Senate Rule 40 during the plenary session, Akpoti-Uduaghan stated that she had previously made these allegations during a national television interview and was…
EFCC Arrests Former Akwa Ibom Governor Udom Emmanuel Over Alleged N700bn Fraud
Operatives from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) headquarters have arrested former Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel, over an alleged N700 billion fraud. Emmanuel was taken into custody on Tuesday after responding to an EFCC summons to address allegations of money laundering, fund diversion, and theft, as claimed by the Network Against Corruption…
‘Women Can No Longer be Sexually Harassed Once They Become Senators’ — Ita-Giwa
Former Presidential Adviser and Senator, Florence Ita-Giwa, has dismissed Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s claim of sexual harassment, arguing that women cannot be harassed once they become senators. Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan recently alleged on a live television program that Senate President Godswill Akpabio obstructed her attempts to raise motions regarding the Ajaokuta Steel Company in Kogi State because…
High Court Hands Life Sentence To Prophet For Raping 13-Year-Old Girl in Ekiti
The Ekiti High Court in Ado-Ekiti has sentenced 47-year-old Prophet Adeleye Akingbaso to life imprisonment for raping a 13-year-old girl. Originally brought to court in September 2022, Akingbaso faced a two-count charge of rape and coercion, which culminated in the serious charges against him. Justice Blessing Ajileye, who presided over the case, made the ruling…
Oyo Govt Debunks Rumoured Olubadan’s Death
The Oyo State Government has debunked media reports suggesting that the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, is dead. Some media reports on Monday night claimed that the revered monarch was dead. However, in an interview with Newsmen, Oyo State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Wasiu Olatunbosun, refuted the rumours. READ ALSO: Industrialization Tops Agenda…