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Yahoo
3 hours ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Suspended Nigerian senator behind harassment claim refused entry to parliament
A Nigerian senator who was suspended after accusing the senate president of sexual harassment, which he denies, has been refused entry to the parliamentary campus. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has linked the six-month suspension to her accusation but the senate leadership said it was because of "unruly and disruptive" behaviour during a legislative session. On Tuesday, her convoy was halted at the outer gate of the National Assembly in Abuja. Continuing on foot she was stopped by security at the inner gate. Akpoti-Uduaghan, one of just four women out of 109 senators, had vowed to return to work on Tuesday following a federal high court ruling that she said ordered the Senate to recall her. But Senate President Godswill Akpabio argued that the courts cannot interfere in parliamentary business. Akpoti-Uduaghan was barred from parliament in March after submitting a petition saying she had been sexually harassed. Akpabio has gone to the court of appeal to challenge the decision that his female colleague should be reinstated, saying that parliamentary procedures are shielded from judicial interference. That court has not yet ruled. Speaking to journalists shortly after being denied entry to the National Assembly, Akpoti-Uduaghan accused the senate leadership of being in contempt of court. 'Akpabio cannot be greater than the Nigerian constitution. 'The office of the senate president does not give me legitimacy. My legitimacy comes from the people of Kogi (state) who voted me in,' she said. The lawmaker said she would consult her legal team on the next steps. According to senate rules, Akpoti-Uduaghan should not be allowed into the assembly premises until her suspension expires in September. Civil society groups in the country have expressed concerns over the lawmaker's treatment, calling for a transparent investigation into her allegations. More BBC stories on Nigeria: Buhari - the austere Nigerian military ruler who defeated a sitting president Big shake-up in Nigerian politics as heavyweights join forces Nigeria's major tax overhaul explained Go to for more news from the African continent. Follow us on Twitter @BBCAfrica, on Facebook at BBC Africa or on Instagram at bbcafrica BBC Africa podcasts Focus on Africa This Is Africa
BBC News
3 hours ago
- Politics
- BBC News
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan: Suspended Nigerian senator refused entry to National Assembly
A Nigerian senator who was suspended after accusing the senate president of sexual harassment, which he denies, has been refused entry to the parliamentary Akpoti-Uduaghan has linked the six-month suspension to her accusation but the senate leadership said it was because of "unruly and disruptive" behaviour during a legislative Tuesday, her convoy was halted at the outer gate of the National Assembly in Abuja. Continuing on foot she was stopped by security at the inner one of just four women out of 109 senators, had vowed to return to work on Tuesday following a federal high court ruling that she said ordered the Senate to recall her. But Senate President Godswill Akpabio argued that the courts cannot interfere in parliamentary business. Akpoti-Uduaghan was barred from parliament in March after submitting a petition saying she had been sexually has gone to the court of appeal to challenge the decision that his female colleague should be reinstated, saying that parliamentary procedures are shielded from judicial court has not yet to journalists shortly after being denied entry to the National Assembly, Akpoti-Uduaghan accused the senate leadership of being in contempt of court.'Akpabio cannot be greater than the Nigerian constitution. 'The office of the senate president does not give me legitimacy. My legitimacy comes from the people of Kogi (state) who voted me in,' she lawmaker said she would consult her legal team on the next to senate rules, Akpoti-Uduaghan should not be allowed into the assembly premises until her suspension expires in society groups in the country have expressed concerns over the lawmaker's treatment, calling for a transparent investigation into her allegations. More BBC stories on Nigeria: Buhari - the austere Nigerian military ruler who defeated a sitting presidentBig shake-up in Nigerian politics as heavyweights join forcesNigeria's major tax overhaul explained Go to for more news from the African us on Twitter @BBCAfrica, on Facebook at BBC Africa or on Instagram at bbcafrica
CTV News
3 hours ago
- CTV News
Driver whose licence was suspended by court order Monday morning caught on Hwy. 417 that afternoon
OPP say the driver of this vehicle thought he could drive home despite receiving a court-orderd driving suspension earlier in the day. July 21, 2025. (OPP/X)
Bloomberg
7 hours ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
UniCredit Bid for Banco BPM Is Paused for 30 Days by Regulator
Italy's market regulator Consob suspended UniCredit SpA 's takeover bid for Banco BPM SpA for 30 days, according to people familiar with the matter. The last-minute decision — a day before the offer period expires on Wednesday — will give the lender more time to end uncertainty over conditions imposed by the government on a deal, the people said, asking not to be identified because the decision has yet to be announced.
The Herald
12 hours ago
- Politics
- The Herald
Joburg prosecutions boss is suspended pending investigation, two years after call to Ramaphosa
South Gauteng director of public prosecutions advocate Andrew Chauke has been suspended pending an inquiry into his fitness to hold office. "Having asked advocate Chauke to provide reasons why he should not be suspended, President Cyril Ramaphosa has decided suspension is the correct course of action," the Presidency said in a statement on Monday night. This comes after national prosecutions boss Shamila Batohi's request in August 2023 for Chauke's suspension in the wake of a lack of prosecutions and withdrawal of cases involving alleged state capture matters. ActionSA parliamentary leader Athol Trollip has been pressing for action against Chauke, saying it has been alleged he mishandled or delayed prosecutions of high-level police officers and ANC officials. He wrote to Ramaphosa in November asking for reasons on the lack of action in investigating Chauke's conduct. This was after Chauke's decision to withdraw corruption charges against former sports, arts and culture minister Zizi Kodwa and Enterprise Outsourcing executive Jehan Mackay. Chauke has previously denied any wrongdoing, saying there is no legal or factual basis for him to face an inquiry. Ramaphosa's office said he has informed Chauke of his decision in writing "and indicated the president and the public would benefit from an independent assessment of issues that require elucidation and on which there are disputes of fact". "The president believes advocate Chauke's continued tenure as director of public prosecutions, while facing serious accusations, would negatively affect the reputation of the National Prosecuting Authority as a whole. "President Ramaphosa is also concerned advocate Chauke will not be able to fulfil his functions optimally while facing an inquiry." TimesLIVE
