Nigerian Senate
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Politics
After Singer Ifunanya Nwangene’s Death, Senate Directs Hospitals to Stock Anti-Venom
Summary: The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, directed hospitals nationwide to maintain mandatory stocks of anti-venom and other life-saving antidotes following the death of singer Ifunanya Nwangene from a snake bite. Senator Idiat…
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Politics
Oby Ezekwesili Warns Nigerian Senate Against Democratic Assault on Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan
Former Minister of Education and civic advocate Dr. Oby Ezekwesili has condemned the Nigerian Senate’s handling of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s case. Despite a court ruling by Justice Nyako affirming her right to return to the…
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Politics
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Denied Entry into National Assembly
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, was denied entry to the Senate chambers on July 22, 2025, as she attempted to resume her constitutional duties. The incident occurred after she had duly notified the Senate…
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Politics
Court Orders Senate to Reinstate Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, Declares Suspension Excessive
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Nigerian Senate to immediately reinstate Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, ruling that her six month suspension was excessive and unconstitutional. Delivering judgment, Justice Binta Nyako held that the…
