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BREAKING: Senate Suspends Natasha for Six Months
The Senate on Thursday suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months in connection with her face-off with the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio.
The Red Chamber’s Sergeants at Arms escorted Natasha out of the chamber .
Her suspension was put to a vote after she was denied the opportunity to speak, with the majority siding with the Ethics Committee’s report.
Senate Minority Leader Abba Moro supported the committee’s recommendation, stating that her actions warranted disciplinary action. He likened the move to “correcting a child,” referencing Nigerian cultural norms.
To appeal the suspension, Akpoti-Uduaghan must submit a written apology to the Senate for allegedly violating its rules.
The Ethics Committee originally recommended a six-month suspension but later reduced it to three months after the Senate considered the plea of Senate Minority Leader Senator Abba Moro (PDP, Benue South), who had requested a reduction.
Earlier, the Senate committee on public conduct, ethics, privileges, and public petitions has recommended the suspension of Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, lawmaker representing Kogi central, for six months.
Speaking at the plenary on Thursday, Neda Imaseun, chairman of the committee, said the panel’s report followed an investigation that found her in “total” violation of senate rules.
The panel also recommended locking her office, barring her from the national assembly during suspension, and withdrawing her salary and that of her legislative aides.
“That the Senate do suspend Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months for her total violation of the Senate Standing Rules 2023 as amended for bringing the President, the Presiding Officer, and the entire Senate in general to public app…,” Imaseun said.
“That for the Senate to consider lifting the suspension or to reduce the term of suspension, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan shall submit a written apology to the Senate before the reconsideration by the Senate.
“The Senate do suspend Senator with effect from 6 March 2025 from all legislative activities forethought.
“Her office be locked up for the duration of her suspension and hand over all Senate properties in her possession to the Clerk of the National Assembly.
“That for the duration of her suspension she cannot come close, or be seen within the vicinity of the National Assembly, including her staff.
“That her salaries and allowances, including those of her legislative aides, be suspended and withdrawal of all security detail for the duration of her suspension.
“For the period of her suspension, she be barred from representing herself to the public locally and internationally as a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
”The controversy began when Akpoti-Uduaghan accused Akpabio of sexual harassment and abuse of office.
On Wednesday, the senate panel rejected the sexual harassment petition submitted by Akpoti-Uduaghan against Akpabio, citing due process breaches and legal limitations.
The panel, which described the petition as “dead on arrival”, said the Kogi senator personally signed the document instead of securing another person’s endorsement, rendering it “invalid”.
Some unknown gunmen have killed at least three policemen in Achi, Oji River Local Government Area, Enugu State.
Ohibaba.com learnt that the incident occurred at a checkpoint close to Ozudaa Market, Auchi.
Details of the incident are still sketchy as of the time of filing this report.
However, a viral gory video seen on Facebook by Ohibaba.com shows lifeless bodies of the slain policemen.
More to follow….
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In a decisive move to end the protracted land dispute between the Isinigbo and Igoba communities in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State, Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has approved the constitution of an Arbitration Committee to mediate the conflict and prevent further breakdown of law and order.
The committee is chaired by the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr. Olukayode Ajulo, SAN, OON, expert in conflict resolution and a Fellow of the prestigious Chartered Institute of Arbitratirs in the United Kingdom.
The Governor’s action aligns with a resolution of the Ondo State House of Assembly and underscores his administration’s commitment to peace, security, and communal harmony across the state.
The land dispute between Isinigbo and Igoba has lingered for years, leading to the loss of lives and the destruction of property worth millions of naira.
The unrest has also strained social relations and disrupted the peaceful coexistence of residents in the affected communities.
Governor Aiyedatiwa’s intervention is seen as a bold step toward restoring order and ensuring long-term stability.
The committee’s mandate includes identifying the root and immediate causes of the conflict, key actors involved, and facilitating peaceful dialogue between stakeholders.
Other members of the committee include Hon. Ololade Gbegudu, representing Okitipupa Constituency II in the State House of Assembly; Commissioner of Police, Ondo State Command, CP Wilson Afolabi; Ondo State Surveyor-General, Surv. Idowu Owolabi; and Mr. F.O. Adaramola, Secretary of the Ondo State Boundary Commission, who will serve as secretary of the committee.
According to the appointment letter signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Taiwo Fasoranti, the committee is also expected to recommend actionable solutions to the boundary issues and propose strategic policies to prevent similar conflicts in other parts of the state.
The committee has been given a three-month timeline to complete its assignment and submit its report to the Deputy Governor, His Excellency Olayide Owolabi Adelami, for further action.
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Full list of fifty-one people killed in Plateau Monday Morning Attack
The movement described the attack as a continuation of an ongoing genocide and called for urgent intervention by the government and civil society organizations.
The Irigwe Youth Movement has confirmed the killing of 51 of its kinsmen in the early hours of Monday, April 14, 2025, in Zikke, Kwall District of Bassa Local Government Area, Plateau State, predominantly inhabited by Irigwe natives.
The massacre, carried out by suspected herdsmen militias, lasted for over 90 minutes between midnight and 1:30 a.m., leaving dozens of homes razed and scores of families devastated.
In a statement by Joseph Chudu Yonkpa, National Publicity Secretary of the Irigwe Youth Movement, made available to journalists Monday night in Jos, “the victims were murdered in cold blood by militias. The victims are as follows:
- Musa Dako, 64 years
- Daniel Adams, 27 years
- Obadiah Usman, 31 years
- Zinas James, 22 years
- Monday Sareke, 37 years
- Yohanna Kusa, 43 years
- Janet Danjuma, 29 years
- Sunday Dako, 49 years
- Reuben Adamu, 94 years
- Dogara Adamu, 69 years
- Bulus Moses, 26 years
- Stephen John, 28 years
- Menche Stephen, 7 years
- Nema Stephen, 4 years
- Mary Stephen, 24 years
- Wiki John, 30 years
- Joshua John Bagu, 46 years
- Margaret Morris, 6 years
- Debene Morris, 4 years
- Monday Sale, 52 years
- Salama Agah, 15 years
- Laraba Agah, 4 years
- Talatu Mangwa, 42 years
- Grace David, 45 years
- Lovina Monday, 19 years
- Agah Monday, 4 years
- Naomi Monday, 37 years
- Noel David, 13 years
- Jummai Stephen, 10 years
- Monday Keyi, 37 years
- Jerry Moses, 7 years
- James Moses, 10 years
- Jacob Moses, 3 years
- Danjuma Gado, 38 years
- Friday Moses, 14 years
- Talatu Moses, 47 years
- Akus Moses, 46 years
- Asi Jerry, 58 years
- Tele Zea, 29 years
- Bre Shetu Nanzhwa, 61 years
- Nanzhwa Ive, 5 years
- Kaja Daniel, 42 years
- Elisha Anthony, 37 years
- Anna Anthony, 67 years
- Danlami Randum (Mula), 49 years
- Ado Danjuma, 17 years
- Sarah Kula, 16 years
- Ishaya Moses, 10 years
- Juan Moses, 5 years
- Sunday Mangwa, 25 years
- Moses Bala, 43 years”
The movement described the attack as a continuation of an ongoing genocide and called for urgent intervention by the government and civil society organizations.
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