21 h. ago Julia Nneji petitions IGP, demands retraction, apology for declaring her wanted

By John Ogunsemore Ihuoma Julia Nneji has petitioned the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, demanding a retraction, within 48 hours, of a “Wanted Person” declaration made on her by the Nigerian Police Force, through the National Cyber Crime Centre, Abuja (NPF-NCCC). Nneji, daughter of ABC Transport founder Frank Nneji, also demanded a written apology […] The post Julia Nneji petitions IGP, demands retraction, apology for declaring her wanted appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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44 h. ago Alleged Defamation: Yahaya Bello Demands Probe, Prosecution Of Senator Natasha

Former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police over alleged defamatory statements made against him by the suspended senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Bello in the petition, written and signed by his solicitor, N.A Abubakar Esq. on Wednesday, called on Nigeria Police Force to invite the lawmaker and […] The post Alleged Defamation: Yahaya Bello Demands Probe, Prosecution Of Senator Natasha appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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44 h. ago Yahaya Bello Petitions IGP, Demands Investigation Of Natasha

Former governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has petitioned the inspector general of police (IGP) over alleged defamatory statements made against him by Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the suspended senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly. In the petition, written and signed by his solicitor, Mr N.A. Abubakar Esq, to the IGP […]

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46 h. ago Alleged defamation: Yahaya Bello petitions IGP, demands Akpoti

Yahaya Bello, former governor of Kogi State, has petitioned Kayode Egbetokun, inspector general of police (IGP), over alleged defamatory statements read more Alleged defamation: Yahaya Bello petitions IGP, demands Akpoti-Uduaghan’s prosecution

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50 h. ago Assassination allegation: Natasha waves off Yahaya Bello’s petition to police

Former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, on Wednesday petitioned the Inspector General of Police over alleged defamatory statements made against him by the suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The petition, signed by Bello’s solicitor, Mr. N.A. Abubakar, followed Akpoti-Uduaghan’s claim that the former governor and Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, Read More

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57 h. ago Yahaya Bello petitions IGP, demands probe, prosecution of Natasha Akpoti over defamation

Yahaya Bello, former Kogi State governor, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP), calling for an investigation and possible read more Yahaya Bello petitions IGP, demands probe, prosecution of Natasha Akpoti over defamation

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57 h. ago Defamation: Yahaya Bello demands probe, prosecution of Natasha

Former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police over alleged defamatory statements made against him by the suspended senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. In the petition, written and signed by his solicitor, Mr. N.A. Abubakar, to the IG on Wednesday, Read More

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58 h. ago Yahaya Bello demands Natasha’s arrest over alleged defamation

Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has petitioned the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, seeking the arrest of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over alleged defamatory statements. Bello, who spoke through the petition signed by his lawyer, N. A. Abubakar, urged the police to summon Akpoti-Uduaghan to substantiate her allegations against him with credible evidence. He […] The post Yahaya Bello demands Natasha’s arrest over alleged defamation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Portable Granted N1m Bail In Kwara Court Following Osupa’s Petition

Controversial musician Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, was charged by the Kwara State Police Command on Monday at an Upper Area Court in Ilorin, Kwara State. Notably, Portable was arrested on Saturday by the Kwara State Police in Abeokuta, Ogun State, following a petition from fuji musician Saheed Osupa Akorede. As confirmed in a […] The post Portable Granted N1m Bail In Kwara Court Following Osupa’s Petition appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Controversial Singer Portable Docked In Kwara Court, Gets N1m Bail

The Kwara State Police Command, on Monday, arraigned controversial singer, Badmus Habeeb Okikiola, popularly called Portable, before a Upper Area Court in Ilorin, Kwara State. LEADERSHIP reports that Portable was earlier on Saturday arrested by men of the Kwara State Police Command in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital, following a petition written against him by a […]

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5 d. ago Portable arrested over defamation allegations by Fuji star Osupa

Controversial street-hop artist, Habeeb Okikilola Badmus, better known as Portable, has been arrested by operatives of the Kwara State Police Command following a petition filed by veteran fuji musician, Okunola Saheed, popularly called Osupa. According to a statement released by the command’s spokesperson, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, the petition accused Portable of several serious offences including Read More

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6 d. ago Assassination claim: Natasha urges IG to dismiss Akpabio’s petition

The suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has called on the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to dismiss the petition by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, accusing her of criminal defamation and incitement. She instead urged the IG to probe Akpabio over allegations of threats to her life. Akpabio had written to Egbetokun, Read More

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7 d. ago Falana warns Akpabio against using police in political dispute

Prominent human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has cautioned the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, against involving the police in the ongoing dispute between him and the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Falana issued the warning following a petition by Akpabio to the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, in which he accused Akpoti-Uduaghan of defamation. Read More

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7 d. ago Alleged defamation: Sue Natasha, don’t involve police, Falana tells Akpabio

Senior Advocate of Nigeria and human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has advised Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, to sue suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, over alleged defamation. The lawyer said this in a statement on Friday following a petition Akpabio submitted to the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, over comments made by Akpoti-Uduaghan at Read More

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8 d. ago Akpabio Petitions IGP Over Assassination Claim By Suspended Kogi Senator Natasha

Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, seeking an investigation into an alleged assassination plot made against him by the suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. LEADERSHIP reports that Akpabio petitioned the police boss in a letter dated April 3, 2025. In the petition, Akpabio denied the accusation […]

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1 week ago Delta family petitions police over son’s alleged torture to death

The family of late Paul Obukohwo, an upcoming artiste from Agbarho community in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police and the Police Service Commission alleging unlawful torture to death of their 24-year-old son in police custody in Asaba, the State capital. The family similarly dispatched copies Read More

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2 w. ago Akpabio denies assassination allegation by Natasha, says claim malicious

Set to sue Natasha, Abbo over allegations The Office of the President of the Senate has strongly denied allegations made read more Akpabio denies assassination allegation by Natasha, says claim malicious

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2 w. ago Natasha’s claim of assassination false, dangerous fabrication – Akpabio

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has denied the assassination allegation made by suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, calling it a false and dangerous fabrication. Akpabio, who released a statement through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Eseme Eyiboh, on Friday, called the accusation a deliberate campaign of misinformation. “As a statesman devoted to national unity and […] The post Natasha’s claim of assassination false, dangerous fabrication – Akpabio appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Kogi govt responds to Senator Natasha’s assassination allegation

Kogi State Commissioner for Information, Kingsley Fanwo, has addressed the assassination allegation made by suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Akpoti-Uduaghan accused the Kogi government of plotting to assassinate her during the homecoming rally in her hometown in Okehi Local Government Area on Tuesday. She added that she had already reported the development to the police. “The […] The post Kogi govt responds to Senator Natasha’s assassination allegation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Natasha recall: Senator petitions IG, Kogi CP as kinsmen tackle INEC

The Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and the Kogi State Commissioner of Police, Miller Dantawaye, over alleged forgery of signatures. Saturday PUNCH gathered that the petitions were submitted to the IG and the police commissioner on Friday afternoon. Some members of Akpoti-Uduaghan’s constituents, led by one Read More

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