Category: Senate

Justice Osai calls the Senate Corrupt for Early Endorsement of Tinubu.

Tolu Adebayo

A lawyer and public affairs analyst, Justice Osai Ahiakwo, has condemned the Senate’s early endorsement of President Bola Tinubu, Governor Bassey Otu, and other APC candidates for the 2027 elections, describing the development as a flagrant violation of the Electoral Act. Speaking with DAILY POST in Calabar, Ahiakwo emphasized that the law explicitly prohibits political campaigns more than two years ahead of general elections, contravening the provisions of the Electoral Act 2022. He accused the Senate leadership of coercing members into adopting a sole presidential candidate, calling the move “crass…

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Journalist Francess Olisa-Ogbonnaya Accuses Social Media Personality Sandra Duru of Planning a N30 Million Smear Campaign Against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan

Tolu Adebayo

In a startling revelation, journalist and activist Francess Olisa-Ogbonnaya has accused popular social media personality Sandra Duru, widely known as Prof. Mgbeke, of orchestrating a financial inducement scheme to produce and disseminate a damaging media campaign against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central. Speaking candidly during an in-depth interview on Adeola Fayehun’s YouTube Channel, Olisa-Ogbonnaya alleged that Duru approached her with an offer involving substantial sums of money to fabricate content aimed at discrediting the embattled senator. According to Olisa-Ogbonnaya, the plot entailed creating doctored audio files and false narratives…

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Federal High Court Adjourns Hearing against Senator Natasha

Tolu Adebayo

The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned proceedings until Tuesday, May 13, 2025, to address contempt claims against suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, amid an escalating legal battle with Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The dispute, rooted in allegations of misconduct and violations of court orders, highlights tensions within Nigeria’s legislative and judicial spheres. Justice Binta Nyako made the decision during a court session on Monday, following submissions from defense lawyers who accused Akpoti-Uduaghan of breaching a prior court directive prohibiting social media posts related to the ongoing case. The adjournment…

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Senate to Pass Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bills Today

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The 10th Senate has delayed the passage of President Bola Tinubu’s proposed tax reform bills until Wednesday to allow for more thorough debate and examination. The four bills — the Nigerian Tax Bill, Tax Administration Bill, Revenue Tax Board Bill, and Nigerian Revenue Service Establishment Bill — were submitted to the National Assembly by President Tinubu six months ago as part of his administration’s fiscal reform agenda aimed at improving revenue generation. While the House of Representatives approved the bills two weeks ago, prompting pressure on the Senate to act,…

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Reps warn FG that Citizens might Revolt due to the rising wave of Insecurity

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The House of Representatives has issued a stern warning to the Federal Government, cautioning that Nigerians may revolt if the rising wave of insecurity across the country is not urgently addressed. The warning came during Monday’s plenary, where lawmakers expressed anger and fear over renewed Boko Haram attacks, herdsmen killings, and growing insecurity, especially in Borno, Yobe, Plateau, and other northern states. ‘Nigerians May Turn Against Us’ — Reps Sound Alarm Leading the charge was Hon. Ahmed Satomi, who moved a motion of urgent public importance concerning the fire incident…

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Sexual Harassment Clash: Senator Natasha Fires at Agbakoba

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Senator Natasha Denies Receiving any Letter Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, directly responded to Olisa Agbakoba’s retraction request concerning Akpabio sexual harassment case. Agbakoba, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and former NBA President, wrote to her on April 14, 2025. He asked her to withdraw her sexual harassment allegation against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. He also demanded she provide proof of the incident, which allegedly happened on December 8, 2023. On April 30, Senator Natasha replied to his letter. She rejected claims that she ignored the request. She…

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Senator Natasha Mocks Akpabio with Sarcastic ‘Apology’ Letter

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Suspended Kogi Central lawmaker, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Sunday, issued a biting and sarcastic “apology” to Senate President Godswill Akpabio over her earlier accusations of sexual harassment against him. Her letter — dripping with satire — was made public while Akpabio was away in Rome attending the funeral of Pope Francis. The senator’s scathing message was circulated among journalists in Abuja. Recall that Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended from the Senate on March 6 after a heated dispute over a controversial seating arrangement, which she alleged was orchestrated to humiliate her. Tensions…

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Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Fights Recall Petition, Alleges Signature Forgery

Onwuama Arinze Godswill

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Fights Recall Petition, Alleges Signature Forgery Kogi Central: Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Petitions Police Over Alleged Forgery in Recall Petition Abuja/Lokoja – The Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Barrister Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, and the Kogi State Commissioner of Police, Miller Dantawaye, alleging widespread forgery in a petition purportedly initiated to recall her from the Senate. Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s petition, submitted to the police authorities, claims that signatures and details on the recall document being circulated are largely fabricated, designed to…

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Senate Confirms Uzor Kalu As NASC Member, Other officials

Onwuama Arinze Godswill
Senate

Senate Confirms Uzor Kalu As NASC Member, Other officials The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Hon. Nnanna Uzor Kalu as a member of the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) alongside 11 others. In a significant development for the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC), the Senate has confirmed the appointment of distinguished Senator Orji Uzor Kalu as a member of the commission. The confirmation followed the consideration of a report by the Senate Committee on Establishment and Public Service at the plenary session held on Wednesday, 10th May, 2023. Senator…

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