Kogi Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has applauded former Governor of Ekiti Kayode Fayemi for standing for the truth, having denied there was no time the she accused him of sexual harassment.

Taking to her FB account, Senator Natasha thanked Fayemi for standing out for truth.

But netizens did not spare Senator Cyril Fasuyi who they alleged concocted the lie.

Hear Senator Natasha;

“Thank you H.E. @kfayemi for speaking the truth out. My activity during his time as a minister was strictly an advocacy to revive Ajaokuta steel company.

“Shame unto Senator Cyril Fasuyi for lying against me right in the hallowed chambers while quoting the bible.

Indeed, God is patient.

Senator @natashaakpoti Uduaghan
Kogi central.

See reactions below :

God is delivering you from the hands of wicked and unreasonable men both in the chamber and outside the chamber……The truth will always prevail

Thank God the good people of Kogi State recognize n love you as ours…. indeed God is patient if not, many for kpai instantly for lying against God’s choosing one.

Dear Natasha H Akpoti I don’t really know you and I don’t fully support you either, but you see that Cyril Fasuyi, I want to advise you not to take the word of that Cyril Fasuyi.

He’s a useless and incompetent senator who was brought to us by the APC government. He has no meaningful impact in his constituency till date.

Worry not, this is his only term as a senator, as he will never win any election in Ekiti North again.

Your Excellency Ma, you are one of the few Senators doing well at the National Assembly at the moment Ma. May it occur to you that, Kogi and indeed Nigeria is Proud of your outstanding performance and Capacity and are looking forward to seeing you do more for the Constituents.

May this very issue, as bad and sad as it may be, not come to serve and fulfill its purpose of distracting your good intentions for your people to drive away the zeal.

May God almighty in his infinite Mercies and wisdom grant all of you the Divine Providence and Grace to come to terms with each other and return to round table discussion for the greater Nigeria of our Dreams Amen.

Long live our beloved Mother Dist Sen Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan,
Long Live Nigerian Senate,
Long Live Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Hon Stephen Suega TseAgu is the Chairman APC Media Team Vandeikya Local Government area of Benue State.

Your grace is high. God is with you. We appreciate a good prince that God gave you as a crown over your head. May God reward him abundantly. Let no man underestimates you. You would always triumph in the mix of lies and gang ups. May God guide, protect and show you more ways to teach these men hard lessons. They think they can bewildered you and scuttled your good work, intelligent and productive representation of kogi central senatorial people and Nigerians. We are with you in prayers, by God’s grace. All their evil plans, weapons shall fail them.

Our amiable senator Natasha H akpoti, Senator Cyril Fasuyi didn’t say you sexually harass former Gov Fayemi he said you accused him of selling Ajaokuta steel company that till today Ajaokuta is still federal govt property. Pls stop Feeding us with lies. We are still supporting you don’t need to tell us lies. We all heard the senator’s speech.

A lot of people want to use what you have to get want you want like i always said, whoever fight with Grace will be disgrace, Allah Rahma. Always Ozi anebra Oboro.

He quoted the Bible just so he can fabricate a lie. His intel had a network failure. so much for a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Dear Distinguished Senator Natasha H Akpoti, you have overcome so much already and I know you have the strength to get through this. Every challenge is an opportunity to grow stronger.
Don’t give up, you are making a difference.

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, arrived in Milan, Italy, today, ahead of a series of official engagements, particularly meeting with the President of Lombardy Region, Attilio Fontana.

The Minister’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, said in a statement in Milan, on Wednesday, that Wike departed Abuja on Tuesday night, and arrived in Milan at about 4:30am today, and was received by the Charge d’Affairs of the Embassy of Nigeria in Italy, Ambassador Mustapha Mohammed.

In a statement by Lere Olayinka Senior Special Assistant to the FCT Minister (Public Communications and Social Media) said “while in Milan, the FCT Minister will hold a meeting with the President of Lombardy Region on Thursday, and also meet agribusiness investors.”

Lombardy is adjudged as the first region of Italy in terms of economic importance, with population of about 10 million people. It is the second most populous region of the European Union (EU) and the second region of the European Union by nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

“The FCT Minister’s meeting with Attilio Fontana will center on seeking collaboration and evaluating possible prospects in the areas of Agriculture and Vocational Education, as well as strategic development partners with the Lombardy Region.

“Subsequently, Wike will meet investors in agribusiness and experts in vocational training, with a view to unlock new opportunities.

“The FCT Mandate Secretaries for Education, Dr. Danlami Hayyo and Mandate Secretary for Agriculture and Rural Development, Lawan Geidam, as well as Senior Special Assistant on Administration, Dr. Udo Samuel Atang and Senior Special Assistant on Legal and Multilateral Cooperation, Barrister Benedict Daudu, accompanied the Minister on the trip.”

The Benue State House of Assembly has rebuffed insinuations by the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, that it acted without due regard to the provisions of the Nigerian Constitution in the suspension of the Benue State Chief Judge, Justice Maurice Ikpambese, insisting the Assembly acted within the ambit of the law.

This was contained in a letter dated March 5th, 2025, signed by the Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, and addressed to the Chairman, Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters.

Recall that the Senate had in a letter signed by the Chairman, Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, Senator Adegbanmire Adeniyi Ayodele, SAN, and addressed to the Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, expressing deep concern over the purported removal of the Chief Judge of Benue State, Justice Maurice Ikpambese, insisting that the action was carried out without due regard to the provisions of the Nigerian Constitution, particularly in respect to the tenure and removal of judicial officers under the provision of Section 292 of the 1999 constitution.

Senator Ayodele, had urged the members of the Benue State House of Assembly to take necessary steps to address the issue, ensuring that all the decisions regarding the suspension of Justice Ikpambese, were in accordance with the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

But in its response, the Benue State House of Assembly through the Speaker, Hon. Aondona Dajoh, said the state Assembly remained deeply committed to the rule of law and fully understands the constitutional safeguards surrounding the tenure and removal of judicial officers as enshrined in Section 292 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended).

Speaker Dajoh, however, asked the Senate to consider the constitutional doctrine of federalism and separation of powers, insisting that matters concerning the appointment and removal of judicial officers fall within the jurisdiction of the state government, subject to constitutional requirement.

According to the Speaker, the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters can only play an advisory role, emphasizing that any of their directive or resolution which encroaches on the constitutional autonomy of the State Assembly can only be persuasive, especially as the constitution does not give them the right to superintend over the affairs of the State Assemblies.

“A careful examination of the constitution and relevant National Assembly statues does not expressly vest the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters with direct supervisory or oversight authority over State Houses of Assembly in matters that are exclusively within their jurisdiction. See Section 4(2) and 88 of the 1999 Constitution.

“The Benue State House of Assembly recognizes the sanctity of the judiciary and the necessity of ensuring that all actions conform strictly to the due process provisions of the constitution. To this end, the House remains steadfast in ensuring that its resolutions align with constitutional provisions.”

He said the Assembly acted in compliance with the constitutional provisions regarding the removal of Justice Ikpambese, stating that after receiving a letter from the Executive, the matter was put to vote with a two-thirds majority vote secured, thereby fulfilling its constitutional role in the removal process.

The Speaker insisted that any concerns regarding the procedural compliance of the matter should be judicially adjudicated rather than subjected to extra judicial interventions that may undermine the autonomy of the State legislative institutions.

While appreciating the Senate Committee for its concern and insights over the matter, the Speaker reiterated that the Benue State House of Assembly acted well within its constitutional mandate in the case and as such, its decision remains lawful, final, and conclusive, except set aside by a court of competent jurisdiction.