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Sexual Harassment’: Senator Natasha submits petition against Akpabio to senate

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Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has filed a petition against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, alleging sexual harassment.

 

The petition was presented on the floor of the Senate as plenary resumed.

 

Citing Order 40 of the Senate rules, Akpoti-Uduaghan referenced comments she had previously made on Arise TV regarding the alleged harassment. She stated that she was now formally submitting the matter as a petition before the legislative body.

 

 

In response, Akpabio allowed her to proceed with the submission.

 

“Distinguished colleagues, this petition is hereby referred to the Committee on Code of Conduct, Ethics, and Public Petitions, which should report back to the Senate as soon as practicable,” Akpabio announced.

 

Objections Raised Over Petition

Shortly after the petition was submitted, Senate Chief Whip Mohammed Tahir Monguno raised an objection, arguing that the Senate could not deliberate on the matter because it was already in court. Citing Order 40, Rule 7, Monguno insisted that the Senate must refrain from discussing cases under judicial consideration.

 

 

Akpoti-Uduaghan, however, disputed his claim. This matter is not in court,” she asserted.

 

“The court case in question is a defamation suit against the Senate President’s special assistant on social media, Patrick Mfon, who falsely accused me of dressing indecently in the Senate.”

 

Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele also opposed the petition, maintaining that it was inadmissible.

 

 

“We cannot relax our rules,” Bamidele argued. “This petition cannot stand. It is in court. It is defective, there is no way we can accept it.”

 

 

A brief commotion followed, prompting the Senate to move into a closed session.

 

Akpoti-Uduaghan Walks Out

Following the tense exchange, the Senate resumed its scheduled business. However, Akpoti-Uduaghan staged a walkout in protest.

 

 

This latest development follows a series of clashes between Akpoti-Uduaghan and Akpabio. On February 20, they had a dispute over seating arrangements, leading to her referral to the Senate’s disciplinary panel. Days later, on February 25, she filed a ₦100 billion defamation lawsuit against Akpabio.

 

 

 

 

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Tingo AI Radio & Lagos Students Champion Women in AI on International Women’s Day

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Founder Dozy Mmobuosi & Student Amina Spotlight Female Tech Power

 

Tingo AI Radio, Africa’s first AI-powered radio, hosted Lagos State Model College students for International Women’s Day, celebrating women’s transformative role in technology. Fourteen-year-old Amina stole the show, declaring, “I’ll create AI that changes the world!” after testing Tingo’s voice-activated systems.

Founder Dozy Mmobuosi, a trailblazer in ethical AI, emphasized inclusivity: “Women don’t just code algorithms—they shape solutions for real human needs.” She highlighted Tingo’s female-led team, which built the platform’s bias-free music curation and news tools.

 

Amina’s passion mirrored Dozy Mmobuosi’s vision. “Seeing women lead here makes me fearless,” she said, coding a mini radio chatbot during the workshop.The event concluded with Tingo pledging mentorship for Lagos State Model College’s new Girls in AI program, empowering students like Amina to lead Africa’s tech revolution.

 

Dozy Mmobuosi, Founder of Tingo AI, emphasized the importance of women’s leadership in shaping the future, stating, “Women have always been at the heart of progress. We want these young girls to know that there are no limits to what they can achieve. Whether in science, business, or creative industries, they have the power to lead and redefine the world.”

 

Tingo AI remains committed to fostering an environment where young women are encouraged to dream bigger, break barriers, and take their place as the next generation of leaders.Stay connected with us @tingoai_ for more groundbreaking innovations and educational experiences.

 

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Bridging the Gap Between AI & Education: Tingo AI Hosts Foster Prime Schools for an Exclusive Tech Experience!

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In a world where technology is reshaping every industry, Tingo AI Radio, Africa’s first and only AI-powered radio station, is taking bold steps to introduce the next generation to the limitless possibilities of Artificial Intelligence! Today, we had the incredible opportunity to welcome students from Foster Prime Schools, Ikoyi Lagos for an immersive, hands-on experience that showcased the power of AI-driven media and automation.

 

The students had front-row seats to live AI broadcasting, where they witnessed firsthand how intelligent systems can create, manage, and automate radio content. From AI-generated news segments to smart automation workflows, they saw the seamless integration of human creativity and machine intelligence in action. Beyond the tech demonstrations, the students engaged in interactive sessions with AI experts, engineers, and innovators at Tingo AI. They asked brilliant questions, explored automation processes, and even brainstormed ideas for how AI can improve education, business, and daily life.

At Tingo AI, we believe the future of Africa is digital, and the youth are at the heart of this transformation. We are not just building AI solutions—we are building a generation of AI innovators who will take Africa to new heights. This is just the beginning! Stay connected as we continue to lead Africa’s AI revolution.

 

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Providus Bank, officials under investigation for alleged N1.1bn scam

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Providus Bank Limited, some of its staffers and another commercial bank are currently embroiled in an alleged N1.1 billion fraud scandal.

We learnt that the bank officials are being quizzed by the Nigeria Police following a transfer of about N1 billion by a bureau de change operator in Abuja, Shamsudeen Ahmed through the banks to suspected criminals, who reportedly offered to sell $1 million from Dubai to him and the mysterious disappearance of the huge sum of money.

It was learned that detectives are looking into the involvement of the bank staff in the illegal transfer of the money after the suspects provided three account details where the complainant paid in the money only to later discover that the suspects conspired to defraud.

In a petition written on behalf of the complainant by Anthony Odule, and addressed to the Inspector General of Police, the complainant alleged that on December 8, 2023, he was contacted by the suspects, Gambo Dahiru, Ibrahim Mohammed, Shaibu Mohammed and Francis Azubuike aka Frank, who deceived him to believe that there was a genuine $1 million for sale from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, which he innocently indicated interest.

According to the petition, “Our client stated that the suspects provided the following account details: Account Name: Ushaib Global Investment Limited; Account number; Account number: 5400393231, domicile in (Providus Bank), Account name; Yadiz Oil and Gas Plc Nigeria Limited account; domicile in (a third-generation bank) and Account Name: A&M. Technology Red Set; Account number – 5404168804, (Providus Bank), where the complainant paid in N830 million, N330 million and N10 million, respectively.

“Our client stated that upon preliminary investigation, it was found that the suspects conspired among themselves to defraud our client of his hard-earned money as they do not have dollars anywhere to give to our client but have shared the money amongst themselves.

“What is worrisome to our client is that he borrowed part of the money he sent to the suspects and his conspirators, which non-payment will greatly affect his reputation negatively.”

It was gathered that immediately the complainant suspected foul play, he sent letters to all the banks where the money was sent, notifying them of the development and appealing that they stop the payment of the money and refund it to him.

However, according to the complainant, “One of the banks has refunded part of the money but the other one refused to send my money back to me. They claimed that the owner of the accounts said they gave me a value for the money which is not true.

“If they insist on telling that lie, why did the bank not ask for evidence? I asked the bank to return my money or freeze the account where the money was paid but they have not done anything. They have all the power to stop this fraud but they failed to do it.”

Police sources said detectives have been interrogating the officials of the banks while six of the suspected fraudsters have been arrested and they have refunded some amount of the money.

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