Nigeria, June 11 -- The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, has ordered a halt to the ongoing proceedings at the Federal High Court in a suit filed by the suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, challenging her suspension from the Senate.

The appellate court's decision followed a motion filed by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, seeking an extension of time to appeal a previous ruling of the Federal High Court delivered on 10 March by Obiora Egwuatu, the judge.

Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan had approached the Federal High Court to contest her suspension, which she described as unconstitutional and a breach of legislative procedures.

In his 10 March ruling, Mr Egwuatu directed the senate president and three other defendants to...