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Nigeria: Senators who have been suspended since 1999

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...

BREAKING: Senate suspends Natasha for 6 months

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...

Budget Padding: Senate suspends Ningi for 3 months

Ningi had earlier mentioned that he is not moved by a possible suspension. According to him, it will be an honour. The Senate has voted in favour of a three (3) months suspension of Senator Abdul Ahmed Ningi (PDP, Bauchi Central) over his allegations of N3trn padding in the 2024 budget. It maintained that should Ningi tender an apology and show some remorse, the matter will be deliberated within the Senate and he will be...

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