Nigeria, March 21 -- On 6 March, the Senate voted to suspend Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months following the recommendations of its ethics, privileges and public petitions committee.

The decision was based on her alleged misconduct during a plenary session on 20 February and her refusal to adhere to the chamber's sitting arrangement.

The Senate also imposed several penalties on her, including the withdrawal of all her security aides and the closure of her office in the National Assembly.

All Senate properties in her possession were to be handed over to the Clerk to the National Assembly. She was also prohibited from entering the National Assembly premises during the suspension period.

Her salary and allowances were also suspended...