{"id":116684,"date":"2025-03-07T02:06:06","date_gmt":"2025-03-07T01:06:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=116684"},"modified":"2025-03-07T02:06:06","modified_gmt":"2025-03-07T01:06:06","slug":"breaking-senate-suspends-senator-natasha-for-6-months","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/exclusive\/breaking-senate-suspends-senator-natasha-for-6-months\/","title":{"rendered":"BREAKING: Senate Suspends Senator Natasha for 6 Months"},"content":{"rendered":"<div dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Nigerian Senate has suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, over allegations of misconduct, effective today, March 6, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>This follows the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Public Conduct, Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions.<\/p>\n<p>The panel had recommended a six-month suspension for the senator. The committee also proposed that during the suspension period, her office will be locked, and she will be barred from accessing the National Assembly premises during the suspension period while her salaries and those of her legislative aides will be withdrawn.<\/p>\n<p>In February, Senator Natasha had a disagreement with Senate President Godswill Akpabio over seating arrangements in the chamber. The situation escalated a few days later when she accused Akpabio of sexual harassment.<\/p>\n<p>Remi Tinubu reacts to Senator Natasha\u2019s allegations against Akpabio<\/p><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\nSenator Oluremi Tinubu, wife of President Bola Tinubu, has weighed in on the controversy surrounding allegations of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking ahead of International Women\u2019s Day, Senator Tinubu stated that the Senate is a \u201cmatured\u201d institution that deserves respect.<\/p>\n<p>She expressed confidence that lawmakers are handling the situation appropriately, stating, \u201cI believe that Senate is doing what is needful.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Senator Tinubu, who served in the Senate for 12 years, urged women to assert themselves in leadership roles and not allow themselves to be marginalized.<\/p>\n<p>She advised women to stand firm and assert their authority, saying, \u201cYou can always shut them down before they start.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Her comments come as the Senate faces scrutiny over its handling of the allegations, with many calling for a thorough investigation.<\/p><\/div>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Nigerian Senate has suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, over allegations of misconduct, effective today, March 6, 2025. 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