5 h. ago Alleged defamation: Senator Natasha arraigned, granted N50m bail

Tribune Online Alleged defamation: Senator Natasha arraigned, granted N50m bail The Federal Government on Thursday arraigned the suspended senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for allegedly defaming Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State. Alleged defamation: Senator Natasha arraigned, granted N50m bail Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Natasha Akpoti arraigned for alleged defamation against Akpabio, Bello

Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, has arrived at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Maitama, read more Natasha Akpoti arraigned for alleged defamation against Akpabio, Bello

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6 h. ago Federal Gov’t Arraigns Kogi Central Senator Natasha Over Alleged Defamation

The Federal Government, on Thursday, arraigned suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, before the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja on charges of alleged criminal defamation. The lawmaker appeared before Justice Chizoba Orji on a three-count charge bordering on alleged defamation of Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello. […]

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6 h. ago Senator Natasha’s Family Home Attacked Again, One Suspect Caught

A fresh security scare hit the family residence of suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, as armed men invaded her home in Ihima, Okehi Local Government Area, on Wednesday. The Kogi State Police Command confirmed the arrest of a suspect identified as Jose Suberu at the scene of the attack. Police spokesperson, SP William Aya, […] The post Senator Natasha’s Family Home Attacked Again, One Suspect Caught appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Senator Natasha present in court for arraignment in defamation case

The suspended Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, arrived at the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Maitama, in Abuja on Thursday for her arraignment over alleged defamation. According to reports, Akpoti-Uduaghan got to the courtroom at about 10:30 am ahead of the session scheduled to begin at 11:00 am, awaiting the entrance of […] The post Senator Natasha present in court for arraignment in defamation case appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Again, Gunmen Attack Senator Natasha’s Family Home, Ritualist Arrested, Others On The Run

The family residence of Senator Natasha H. Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central Senatorial District, was once again attacked on Tuesday night at her country home in Ihima, Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State. In a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja by the Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Media Office, it was revealed that the armed men […]

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3 d. ago Court rejects FG request to issue bench warrant against Senator Natasha

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Abuja division of the Federal High Court has declined a request by the federal government to issue a bench warrant for the arrest of Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over her failure to appear in court for her defamation trial. Justice Muhammed Umar rejected the oral application by the Federal […] The post Court rejects FG request to issue bench warrant against Senator Natasha appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Alleged Defamation: Court Declines Issuance Of Bench Warrant Against Sen Natasha

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday dismissed an application by the Federal Government for a bench warrant against suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in an alleged defamation case instituted against her. The government is prosecuting Akpoti-Uduaghan on behalf of Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello. The case […]

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4 d. ago Alleged Defamation: Court Sets June 19 For Natasha’s Arraignment Amid Witness Credibility Saga

The Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, has fixed June 19, 2025, for the arraignment of the suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, in a defamation case brought against her by the Federal Government on behalf of Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello. The arraignment, which was initially set for June […]

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7 d. ago June 12: Democracy Must Work For Nigerians, Not Election Only — Natasha

Suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has urged Nigerians to uphold the principles of justice, equity, inclusion, and national unity, stressing that democracy must offer more than electoral rituals. In a statement released on Thursday, the female Senator paid tribute to the legacy of late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Abiola and other pro-democracy heroes, describing June […]

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2 w. ago My Phone Line Cloned To Malign Prominent Nigerians, Says Akpoti

Another dimension has been introduced to the current crisis in the National Assembly as the suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduagha, has raised the alarm that her official telephone line has been cloned and was being fraudulently utilised to intimidate some prominent Nigerians. In a petition to the Director of the National Cybercrime Centre […]

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2 w. ago Natasha: Court Orders Substituted Service On Akpabio In N100bn Defamation Suit

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court has ordered that the processes filed in the N100bn defamation suit against the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, be served on him through substituted means. The suit was instituted against Akpabio by the suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Justice Idris Kutigi’s order followed a […]

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2 w. ago Natasha accuses Akpabio of power abuse, describes suspension as premeditated

By Rita Ugo The suspended senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has broken her silence over the controversial March 6 suspension from the Senate, stressing that her removal was not over a mere seating disagreement, but a premeditated move by Senate President Godswill Akpabio to silence her. In an interview with Adeola Fayehun on her […] The post Natasha accuses Akpabio of power abuse, describes suspension as premeditated appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Akpabio Planned My Suspension For Refusing Corruption Demands – Natasha

  The Suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has asserted that her suspension from the Senate was not the result of a simple seating dispute but a premeditated effort by Senate President Godswill Akpabio to silence her dissent. Natasha disclosed this in an interview with Adeola Fayehun on YouTube on May 31, 2025. She […]

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2 w. ago I never said I was out to destroy Tinubu’s Yoruba govt — Senator Natasha

Tribune Online I never said I was out to destroy Tinubu’s Yoruba govt — Senator Natasha The lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has refuted allegations that she was attempting to destroy the "Yoruba federal government of Bola Ahmed Tinubu." I never said I was out to destroy Tinubu’s Yoruba govt — Senator Natasha Tribune Online

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3 w. ago ‘Natasha’s Petitions Ignored, Subjected To Trial’, Legal Team Laments ‘Selective Justice’

The legal team of Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has condemned what it described as a troubling pattern of selective justice, following the filing of criminal charges against the female lawmaker by the Federal Government despite a dozen pending petitions she filed between March and May 2025. In a public statement issued by her legal […]

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3 w. ago Children’s Day: Natasha Calls For End To Violence, Exploitation Of Nigerian Children

As the nation marks Children’s Day on May 27, suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has issued a call for action, urging Nigerians to recommit themselves to protecting and empowering the country’s children, whom she described as the “most precious asset” of the nation. In a press statement released to commemorate the annual event, the […]

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3 w. ago Natasha Vows To Defend Self In Court Over Alleged Defamatory Comments Against Akpabio

Suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has declared her readiness to confront legal proceedings in the charges filed against her by Senate President Godswill Akpabio before a Federal High Court with due diligence and respect for the rule of law. This followed a formal notice from the Federal High Court in Abuja, informing the Senator […]

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3 w. ago Akpabio, Yahaya Bello To Testify As FG Sues Senator Natasha Over Alleged Defamation

The Federal Government has filed a lawsuit against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central over alleged defamatory remarks made during a live television appearance on Wednesday. The suit, marked CR/297/25, was filed on May 16, 2025, at the Federal Capital Territory High Court. According to court documents, Akpoti-Uduaghan is accused of violating Section 391 of […] The post Akpabio, Yahaya Bello To Testify As FG Sues Senator Natasha Over Alleged Defamation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Natasha faces criminal defamation for Akpabio/Bello assassination claim

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The federal government has charged Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan with criminal defamation for alleging on national television that Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello plotted to assassinate her. The case, marked CR/297/2025, was filed on May 16, 2025, before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, […] The post Natasha faces criminal defamation for Akpabio/Bello assassination claim appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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