Kingibe emphasised that her previous comments were not meant to undermine Akpoti-Uduaghan’s claims but to highlight her initial lack of awareness of the allegations. Sen. Ireti Kingibe (LP, FCT), has vowed to champion the sexual harassment allegations raised by Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi central). As the Chair of the Senate Committee on Women Affairs, Kingibe has called for a thorough and impartial investigation into the matter. In a statement posted on her official X handle,...
The bill aims to grant voting rights to a critical segment of Nigerians who, due to the nature of their duties on election days, are unable to participate in the electoral process. The senate has taken a significant step toward expanding voting rights by advancing a bill that seeks to amend the Electoral Act, allowing Nigerians on essential duties to vote ahead of election day. The bill titled, “A Bill for an Act to Amend...
This marks the third time the senate has passed a confidence vote in Akpabio during the 10th senate and the second time in connection with the ongoing dispute involving Akpoti-Uduaghan. The Senate has reaffirmed its support for its President, Godswill Akpabio, by passing a vote of confidence in his leadership. The senate’s decision comes just 48 hours after Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi central) addressed the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in New York, alleging that her...
Sen. Kalu might be well-versed in the commission’s framework but his suitability for this role is not without controversy. The recent establishment of regional development commissions across Nigeria marks a pivotal shift in the country’s governance framework. These commissions are designed to address regional inequalities, boost economic development, and facilitate much-needed infrastructural projects. Among them is the South East Development Commission (SEDC), a long-overdue initiative aimed at tackling the region’s historic marginalisation, infrastructural decay, and...
On March 10, 2025, armed bandits posed as herders and invaded a community in Benue killing and attacking several people. The senate has once again summoned all security chiefs to appear before it next week to address growing concerns over escalating insecurity, banditry, and kidnappings nationwide. Those summoned include: Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, Chief of Army Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, Chief of Air Staff,...
It may seem as though the controversy between Sen. Akpoti-Uduaghan and Akpabio may not be getting off the news anytime soon. The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) has been thrust into the center of a growing political storm following Nigerian Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s appeal for intervention over her suspension from the Senate. By taking her case beyond Nigeria’s borders, the embattled senator has positioned the IPU as a potential arbiter in a controversy that touches on political...
INEC had previously stated in January 2025 that it was waiting for an official request from the Senate before proceeding with the Anambra south by-election. The senate has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct by-elections for the vacant seats in Edo central and Anambra south senatorial districts. This call was made by the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, during Tuesday’s plenary while officially declaring both seats vacant and emphasising the need...
Since Nigeria’s fourth Republic began in 1999, the senate has suspended multiple senators for misconduct or protocol violations, with at least two successfully challenging their suspensions in court. In the history of Nigeria, there have been many political turmoil with many crises either escalating or remaining unresolved. One such issue is the suspension of senators in the upper legislative chamber, a recurring controversy in the country’s politics. Since the inception of Nigeria’s Fourth Republic in...
Bamidele advised Akpoti-Uduaghan to use the six-month suspension period to study the senate rule book, to avoid similar infractions in the future. The Leader of the Senate, Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele, has urged the Department of State Services (DSS) to review the recorded phone conversation between him and suspended Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi central) His call follows Akpoti-Uduaghan’s recent interview on Arise Television, where she accused him of threatening her, allegedly saying that if Senate...
Shortly after the passage of the recommendations, Akpoti-Uduaghan rose up saying, “this injustice will not be sustained.” The senate has suspended Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi central) for a period of six months following the adoption of a report by the Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions during Thursday’s plenary session. This development comes in the wake of a heated confrontation in the Senate two Thursdays ago when Akpoti-Uduaghan strongly protested the reassignment of...
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