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..says ‘there is separation of powers’ The Senate on Wednesday rebuffed an enrolment order of the Federal High Court, which directed it to halt its investigation into a petition against the senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Despite the court’s ruling, the Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct, and Public Petitions, led by Senator Neda Imasuem, proceeded with deliberations on the …

Senator Natasha Akpabio-Uduaghan has reacted to her six months suspension by the Senate amid her sexual harassment allegation against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan The Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions, had earlier recommended her suspension and also advocated that her salary and security details will be withdrawn during the period of her suspension. The recommendations …

The Senate Ethics and Privileges Committee said, among other things, that Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan violated the rules of the upper chamber by signing the petition herself. The Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions has dismissed the petition filed by Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. In the petition, Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan accused Mr Akpabio of sexual harassment, abuse …

Ghana’s constitution allows an excessively powerful presidency to influence all levels of administration – it must be reformed. John Mahama won nearly 57 per cent of the votes in Ghana’s December 2024 presidential elections. His National Democratic Congress (NDC) secured about two-thirds of the 276 seats in Parliament. Mr Mahama was previously the country’s president from 2012-17. The early concession by Mahama’s …

The Senate has suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months amid the sexual harassment allegation she made against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. The decision, made on Thursday, March 6, 2024, came after a recommendation from the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions. As part of the suspension, Akpoti-Uduaghan’s salary and security details would be withdrawn, and she would be barred from accessing the …

In a landmark meeting with stakeholders in Lagos, the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced a comprehensive overhaul of the country’s immigration and interior affairs, aimed at streamlining processes, enhancing security, and fostering economic growth. The minister’s declaration was made during a high-stakes meeting with stakeholders yesterday, at the NECA House in Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos. The minister revealed that …

A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the permanent forfeiture of $1.4 million linked to fraud involving the embattled former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele. In his ruling on Thursday, Justice Ayokunle Faji stated that the sum was proven to be proceeds of unlawful activities and must be forfeited to the federal government. The judge …

A Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions from conducting a disciplinary proceeding against the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The presiding judge, Obiora Egwuatu, gave the order on Tuesday following an ex parte application filed by Akpoti-Uduaghan’s counsel. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan According to the enrolled court order obtained by our …

The Federal High Court in Kaduna has ordered an interim forfeiture of N1.37 billion allegedly diverted from the coffers of the Kaduna State Government into a private account. The money, a part of the funds released for a failed light rail project in Kaduna State, was allegedly diverted during the administration of former Governor El-Rufai, who governed the state between 2015 …

.Describes him as sometimes controversial, extraordinary leader and statesman  .Says his regular interventions in national discourse helped shape public policies  President Bola Tinubu has paid glowing tribute to former President Olusegun Obasanjo as he celebrates his 88th birthday. In a congratulatory message personally signed by him on Wednesday, the president  while rejoicing with the former Head of State described him …