27 h. 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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27 h. ago Ogun govt to partner private sector to promote, preserve cultural heritage

Tribune Online Ogun govt to partner private sector to promote, preserve cultural heritage He assured that his government would always welcome ideas from private entities or individuals that would promote and preserve the cultural heritage and traditions of the Yoruba people Ogun govt to partner private sector to promote, preserve cultural heritage Tribune Online

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30 h. 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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49 h. 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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5 d. ago June 12: Democracy must work for people, not just at polls – Sen Akpoti

By Sunday Ani As Nigeria commemorates Democracy Day, Senator Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan has called on Nigerians to uphold the ideals of justice, equity, inclusion, and national unity, insisting that democracy must yield tangible benefits beyond elections. In her Democracy Day message, she paid tribute to the late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Abiola and other pro-democracy heroes […] The post June 12: Democracy must work for people, not just at polls – Sen Akpoti-Uduaghan appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 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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5 d. ago Democracy must work for the people, not just at the polls — Sen Akpoti

By Sunday Ani As Nigeria commemorates Democracy Day, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has called on Nigerians to uphold the ideals of justice, equity, inclusion, and national unity, insisting that democracy must yield tangible benefits beyond elections. In her Democracy Day message, she paid tribute to the late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Abiola and other pro-democracy heroes whose […] The post Democracy must work for the people, not just at the polls — Sen Akpoti-Uduaghan appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Appeal Court strikes out Akpabio’s bid to challenge Natasha suit

By Sunday Ani The Court of Appeal in Abuja has struck out two motions filed by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, seeking permission to appeal a Federal High Court’s judgment in favour of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The court granted Akpabio’s application to withdraw both motions, effectively ending the legal challenge for now. In a ruling […] The post Appeal Court strikes out Akpabio’s bid to challenge Natasha suit appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Natasha: ‘Denial Is Not Enough’, Group Dares Akpabio’s Aide Over Deleted ‘Confession’ On Social Media

The Action Collective (AC) has called on Mr. Ken Okolugbo, the Communication Adviser to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, to take full responsibility for the now-deleted confessional statement he made on his verified X (formerly Twitter) account, where he admitted to being part of a coordinated plan to malign Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. In a statement signed […]

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1 week ago Senator Natasha disowns cloned audio, false video in circulation

Tribune Online Senator Natasha disowns cloned audio, false video in circulation "The general public is hereby advised to disregard the said video in its entirety. It is false, misleading, and should be treated as a product of desperate elements Senator Natasha disowns cloned audio, false video in circulation Tribune Online

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1 week 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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1 week ago Court summons Akpabio in Senator Natasha’s N100bn defamation suit

Tribune Online Court summons Akpabio in Senator Natasha’s N100bn defamation suit The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, presided over by Justice Idris Kutigi, has ordered the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, to appear before it on 9 June 2025 in a N100 billion defamation suit filed against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Court summons Akpabio in Senator Natasha’s N100bn defamation suit Tribune Online

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1 week 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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2 w. ago Defamation: Senator Natasha to make court appearance on Tuesday

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan will appear in court on Tuesday in the defamation case filed against her by the federal government. Akpoti-Uduaghan’s court appearance was confirmed by her lead counsel, West Idahosa (SAN), on Sunday. However, it was not confirmed whether or not she would also be arraigned on Tuesday. Idahosa stated that the suspended senator […] The post Defamation: Senator Natasha to make court appearance on Tuesday appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Submit To Independent Probe Or Step Aside – Ezekwesili Slams Akpabio

Former Minister of Education, Obiageli Ezekwesili, has called on Senate President Godswill Akpabio to retrace his steps and address the sexual harassment allegations levelled against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Speaking to newsmen on Saturday, Ezekwesili urged Akpabio to desist from using public institutions as a shield to avoid independent scrutiny. She warned that his […] The post Submit To Independent Probe Or Step Aside – Ezekwesili Slams Akpabio appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Akpabio asked me to harass ministers to get kickbacks for him, Natasha Akpoti alleges

Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the suspended Nigeria Senator has alleged that Godswill Akpabio, the Senate President asked her to harass ministers and read more Akpabio asked me to harass ministers to get kickbacks for him, Natasha Akpoti alleges

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2 w. ago Court orders substituted service against Senator Nwaebonyi in Natasha’s defamation suit

Tribune Online Court orders substituted service against Senator Nwaebonyi in Natasha’s defamation suit “That service of the processes by publication in a widely circulated national daily newspaper in Nigeria, or through the clerk of the national assembly or the clerk of the senate, will bring the suit to the attention of the defendant. Court orders substituted service against Senator Nwaebonyi in Natasha’s defamation suit Tribune Online

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