“I Am Still Speaker” – Ousted Lagos Speaker Obasa Returns with Heavy Security Amid Crisis
The leadership crisis in the Lagos State House of Assembly escalated on Thursday as ousted Speaker Mudashiru Obasa returned to the Assembly Complex under heavy security. His supporters gathered outside, chanting in his favor. Obasa was removed on January 13, 2025, through a two-thirds majority vote over alleged misconduct, with Mojisola Meranda succeeding him as […]
“I Am Being Punished for Rejecting Akpabio’s Advances” – Kogi Senator Alleges
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central has accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of targeting her in the Senate after she refused his alleged sexual advances. Speaking in an interview with Arise TV on Friday, she said, “Mine is the case of a student being punished by a lecturer for refusing to sleep with him.” Tensions […]
Senator Natasha Sues Senate President Akpabio for Defamation, Seeks ₦100bn in Damages
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has filed a defamation lawsuit against Senate President Godswill Akpabio at the Federal Capital Territory High Court. Also named in the suit are Akpabio’s senior legislative aide, Mfon Patrick. The lawsuit stems from a Facebook post by Patrick, allegedly made at Akpabio’s direction, which mocked Akpoti-Uduaghan’s appearance and questioned her competence as […]