Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has warned against any official probe by security agencies into how suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, was able to attend the Inter-Parliamentary Union meeting in New York. In a statement on Sunday, the Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) said any probe by security agencies could bring ‘needless embarrassment and undeserved ridicule’ to the country. …

In South Africa under the presidency of Jacob Zuma, any analysis of government and governance without factoring sex into the mix was tame and lame. Zuma was a notorious polygamist who had six official wives as president, many more by unofficial account and 22 children from the liaisons. He was a kingpin of lechery. On 8 May 2006, a South …

The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has strongly criticised the Senate’s decision to suspend Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months, calling it an unconstitutional move that undermines democracy and legislative independence. Last Thursday, the Senate suspended Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central district, for six months over violation of its rules. Her suspension followed her dispute with Senate President Godswill …

The Senate, on Thursday, suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghen for six months over violation of its rules. Her suspension followed her dispute with Senate President Godswill Akpabio, who she accused of sexual harassment. While reading out the recommendations of the Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Code of Conduct probing her claims, Akpabio said: ‘That the Senate do suspend Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan …

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has denied allegations of sexual harassment made against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central district. Featuring on Arise News’ Morning Show last Friday, Akpoti-Uduaghan had alleged that she has been maligned, victimised, and denied privileges because she refused an inappropriate relationship with Akpabio.  Akpoti-Uduaghan said that Akpabio had been making unwelcome advances toward her. She …

Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Friday, alleged that she has been maligned, victimised, and denied privileges because she refused an inappropriate relationship with Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Featuring on Arise News’ Morning Show on Friday, Akpoti-Uduaghan said that Akpabio had been making unwelcome advances toward her. She accused Akpabio of blocking her motion because she refused to engage in an …

She was a breath of fresh air when she joined the political fray in Kogi State. She’s an attorney who is reputed for her efforts in advocacy. She is also a multitasking entrepreneur and dedicated philanthropist. She certainly was not the first woman to aspire to elective office in the “confluence state,” an alias which derives from the convergence of …

Barrister Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has been sworn in as a member of the 10th Senate. She now represents Kogi Central, replacing Engr. Abubakar Ohere of the All Progressives Congress (APC) whose election was nullified by the courts. This followed her presentation with Certificate of Return by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as the duly elected Senator for the district. Akpoti-Uduaghan, …

The Court of Appeal in Abuja, on Tuesday, declared Barrister Natasha Akpoti-Uduagan of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the winner of the Kogi Central senatorial election held last February. The court further dismissed the appeal filed by Engr. Abubakar Ohere of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for lacking in merit. Ohere had been occupying the Kogi Central seat in …