The Nigerian Senate has suspended a female senator after she accused its presiding officer of sexual assault ABUJA, Nigeria -- The Nigerian Senate on Thursday suspended a female senator after she ...

Abuja — A lawmaker in Nigeria has been suspended from her office after she complained of sexual harassment by the senate president, sparking protests and condemnation from feminist groups.

"The illegal suspension does not withdraw my legitimacy as a senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and I will continue to use my duly elected position to serve my constituents and country to ...