An Abuja High Court, Today, struck out the criminal charges instituted by the Federal Government against the lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, effectively bringing to an end a high-profile legal battle that sparked national debate. Court records showed that the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation filed a Notice of Discontinuance, prompting…
After serving her six-month suspension, the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, is set to officially resume plenary sessions along with other lawmakers today (Tuesday). The assurance was given by one of her lawyers, Victor Giwa, in an interview with newsmen. The upper chamber had earlier shifted its resumption from September 23 to October 7,…
The Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, resumed her legislative duties on Tuesday shortly after regaining access to her office at the National Assembly. Her return followed the unsealing of her office, located in Suite 2.05 of the Senate Wing, by the Deputy Director of the National Assembly Sergeant-at-Arms, Alabi Adedeji. Upon resumption, Senator Natasha,…
Suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduagha, has threatened legal action against the Clerk of the National Assembly, Kamorudeen Ogunlana, if she is prevented from resuming plenary on Monday. Natasha’s threat was contained in a letter dated September 10 and signed by her counsel, Chief Michael Numa, SAN. She vowed to seek legal redress against any…
The suspended senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has stated that she will resume legislative duties in the Senate on Tuesday following a court order directing her recall to the Red Chamber. The lawmaker disclosed this in a video shared on social media, which started trending on Sunday. She thanked her supporters for standing with…
The Chairman of Okehi Local Government Area in Kogi State, Amoka Eneji Monday, has declared a curfew across the area as part of efforts to ensure the safety of lives and property. Recalls that the state government had earlier declared a ban on all political rallies across the state, following a planned home coming by…
THE WORLD WATCHES AS SENATE DRAMA UNFOLDS IS THE FOCUS OF TODAY’S VIEWPOINT The tenth national assembly has always been a stage for drama. However, the latest episode involving Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and other serving senators has reached another level. In a move that has sent shockwaves…
The Senate on Thursday suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, for a period of six months. The decision followed the recommendations of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions, which found her guilty of misconduct and failure to appear before the committee. The suspension stems from allegations of sexual harassment that Akpoti-Uduaghan…