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Mrs Akpabio dismisses Natasha’s allegations, vows legal action

Sharon EboesomiMarch 1, 20254 min

Meanwhile, Sen Ireti recalled a conversation in which Natasha mentioned that Akpabio had asked to meet her at a hotel. The wife of the Senate President, Mrs. Ekaette Unoma Akpabio, has strongly refuted the sexual harassment allegations leveled against her husband, Senator Godswill Akpabio, by Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Speaking to journalists shortly after the allegations surfaced, Mrs. Akpabio described them as baseless and a product of wild imagination. She recalled the longstanding cordial relationship between...

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Natasha accuses Akpabio of sexual harassment

Sharon EboesomiFebruary 28, 202513 min

“Now that you’re a senator, I’m going to create time for us to come spend quality moments here, you will enjoy it.” Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi central) has leveled severe allegations against the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, accusing him of making inappropriate sexual advances toward her. The lawmaker made the allegations during an interview on Arise Television on Friday, citing a pattern of personal and political frustrations she has faced as a...

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7 Years of Stagnation: Reps probe Odukpani oil and gas park | RemTracker

Timileyin OkunlolaFebruary 28, 20257 min

The House of Representatives has initiated an investigation into the stalled Odukpani Oil and Gas Park project in Cross River State, raising concerns about its future and its potential to revolutionize Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. The House of Representatives has mandated its committee on Nigerian content development and monitoring to investigate the non-completion of the oil and gas park project in Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State. This investigation is to ensure...

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Tax reform bills will serve Nigerians’ interests – Speaker Abbas

Leah TwakiFebruary 28, 20255 min

Speaker Abbas has assured that the tax reform bills will be thoroughly examined to ensure they serve the best interests of Nigerians The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has assured Nigerians that the House will meticulously examine the proposed tax reform bills to ensure they serve the best interests of the people. Speaking at a public hearing on the bills in Abuja on Wednesday, organised by the Special Committee on Tax Reform...

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Tax Reforms: Senate adjourns for retreat and more consultations

Sharon EboesomiFebruary 26, 20252 min

The retreat will review all submissions and memoranda to craft legislation acceptable to all regions and stakeholders. The senate has reiterated its dedication to a comprehensive review of all submissions on the tax reform bills, emphasising the need for thorough scrutiny and stakeholder engagement. To advance this effort, the senate committee on finance has scheduled a three-day retreat for consultations with experts. The committee’s chairman, Sen. Sani Musa (APC, Niger east), announced this during a...

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‘When people come from court, they miss orientation,’ Akpabio mocks Natasha

Sharon EboesomiFebruary 26, 202511 min

It is important to note that Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was absent from the day’s plenary. The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has made an indirect mockery of Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. He made a remark identifying Natasha as an inexperienced senator who needs proper orientation to serve her people. Akpabio made these comments during Tuesday’s plenary while responding to a motion raised by Sen. Yemi Adaramodu on the drama that unfolded last week between Akpabio...

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Akpabio calls for collective action on tax reforms

Sharon EboesomiFebruary 25, 20255 min

Akpabio urged all stakeholders, government agencies, businesses, and civil society to actively participate in shaping a tax system that works for all Nigerians. The senate committee on finance has commenced a two-day public hearing on four critical tax reform bills aimed at overhauling Nigeria’s revenue administration framework. These bills are: the Nigeria Tax Administration Bill, the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill, the Joint Revenue Board Bill, and the Nigeria Tax Bill. The hearing serves as...

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Widowhood bill and move against femicide in Nigeria | GESI Tracker

Jokpa Mudia ErusiafeFebruary 22, 20257 min

In this episode of the Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) tracker, the focus is on widowhood to women safety, examining key bills and motions that aim to protect and empower vulnerable groups in Nigeria. About the Widowhood Leave Bill The Nigerian legislature has taken a significant step in addressing the often-overlooked struggles of grieving spouses through the proposed Widowhood Leave Bill sponsored by Rep. Abdullahi Saidu Musa (APC, Niger). In a public hearing organised...

House of Representatives

No state creation request met constitutional requirements – Kalu

Leah TwakiFebruary 22, 20255 min

The deputy speaker disclosed that none of the 31 state creation requests met constitutional requirements, while many amendment bills face duplication issues Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution, Rep. Benjamin Kalu, has revealed that none of the 31 requests submitted for state creation met the constitutional requirements. Kalu, who also doubles as the Deputy Speaker of the House, made this known during a two-day retreat for committee...

$Galaxy Backbone in trouble over alleged financial infractions$

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Galaxy Backbone in trouble over alleged financial infractions

Leah TwakiFebruary 22, 20253 min

Galaxy Backbone must provide necessary documents on the alleged financial irregularities and appear again before the committee on Thursday, February 27, 2025 The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to Galaxy Backbone, a federal government-owned information technology and shared service provider, to address allegations of financial irregularities and contract violations amounting to billions of naira. At a hearing held on February 19, 2025, the committee, chaired by Rep. Bamidele...

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