23 h. ago “Security Operatives Will Determine Senator Natasha’s Arrest For Disobeying Govt’s Directives” – Kogi Commissioner

Kogi State government has said that only security agencies can decide whether Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan should be arrested for defying the state government’s ban on rallies. Recall that Governor Usman Ododo’s led administration over the weekend, announced a restriction on public gatherings and rallies in Kogi, citing security concerns in the state. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports […] The post “Security Operatives Will Determine Senator Natasha’s Arrest For Disobeying Govt’s Directives” – Kogi Commissioner appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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25 h. 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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36 h. ago Kogi Govt Reports Senator Natasha To Security Agencies For Holding Rally Despite Restrictions

Kogi State Government has called on security agencies to hold Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan responsible for any negative outcome from her rally in Kogi Central. In a statement on Tuesday, the state’s Commissioner for Information, Kingsley Fanwo, blamed the lawmaker for holding her homecoming event despite ban by Governor Usman Ododo administration. Recall that INFORMATION NIGERIA […] The post Kogi Govt Reports Senator Natasha To Security Agencies For Holding Rally Despite Restrictions appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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38 h. ago Security agencies will determine whether or not to arrest Natasha – Kogi Commissioner

By John Ogunsemore The Kogi State Commissioner for Information, Kingsley Fanwo, said Senator for Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, should be questioned by security agencies for flouting Governor Usman Ododo’s ban on processions in the state. Fanwo said this during an appearance on Channels TV‘s “Politics Today” programme on Tuesday. However, the commissioner said only the […] The post Security agencies will determine whether or not to arrest Natasha – Kogi Commissioner appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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43 h. ago PICTORIAL: Natasha’s supporters flood streets despite police warning, government ban

Supporters of the suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, have taken to the streets in preparation for her homecoming rally, despite a ban on public gatherings imposed by Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo. The Kogi State Commissioner of Police, Miller Dantawaye, reinforced the government’s directive on Monday, emphasizing that the planned rally violates the ban Read More

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49 h. ago Kogi: Why your homecoming should be cancelled – Police to Natasha

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has been urged to cancel her planned Sallah rally in the Central Senatorial District of Kogi State. The advice was given by the State Commissioner of Police, Miller Dantawaye, in a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP William Aya. Dantawaye stated that the rally is a breach of the […] The post Kogi: Why your homecoming should be cancelled – Police to Natasha appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Natasha’s recall: CSOs open situation room to monitor exercise, commend INEC

Tribune Online Natasha’s recall: CSOs open situation room to monitor exercise, commend INEC A coalition of fifteen Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has set up a situation room to monitor the ongoing process to recall Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, as initiated by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Natasha’s recall: CSOs open situation room to monitor exercise, commend INEC Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Senator Natasha’s recall: CSOs commend INEC, open situation room

A coalition of fifteen Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has set up a situation room to monitor the ongoing process to recall Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, as initiated by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In a press statement signed by Mike Femi, the Convener and Lead Partner of the Civil Monitoring […] The post Senator Natasha’s recall: CSOs commend INEC, open situation room appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. 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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6 d. ago Kogi Central group ‘pushing’ Senator Natasha’s recall not registered with us — CAC

Tribune Online Kogi Central group ‘pushing’ Senator Natasha’s recall not registered with us — CAC Kindly be informed that the exact name ‘Kogi Central Political Frontier’ is not available on record as an entity registered with the commission. Further be guided that the commission does not register political bodies or pressure groups. Kogi Central group ‘pushing’ Senator Natasha’s recall not registered with us — CAC Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Kogi Central groups sponsoring Senator Natasha’s recall unmasked as unregistered entities

By Seyi Babalola Fresh revelations have emerged, exposing the Kogi Central groups behind the move to recall Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as unregistered entities lacking legal recognition. A letter from the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) dated March 27 2025, confirmed that Kogi Central Political Frontier, one of the main groups spearheading the recall process, does not […] The post Kogi Central groups sponsoring Senator Natasha’s recall unmasked as unregistered entities appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Natasha recall: INEC notifies Senate as constituents amend petition

The Independent National Electoral Commission on Wednesday wrote to the Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and the Presiding Officer of the Senate Godswill Akpabio, confirming that the contact details of the petitioners’ representatives in the recall process have now been corrected. This followed an amendment made by the constituents of Kogi Central Read More

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7 d. ago Natasha: We’ve received contact addresses of petitioners — INEC

Tribune Online Natasha: We’ve received contact addresses of petitioners — INEC Barely 24 hours after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) faulted the petition submitted to push for the recall of the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the Commission on Wednesday disclosed that the petitioners have since rectified the errors in the document. Natasha: We’ve received contact addresses of petitioners — INEC Tribune Online

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7 d. ago INEC confirms petitioners’ contact details, notifies Natasha of recall process

The Independent National Electoral Commission has confirmed that the contact details of the petitioners’ representatives in the recall process of the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, are now available. The National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday. According to the statement, a Read More

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7 d. ago Natasha faults INEC, says petition for recall should have been dismissed

The Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has criticised the Independent National Electoral Commission for not outrightly rejecting the petition seeking her recall, describing the commission’s response as an indication of bias. INEC, in a statement on Tuesday signed by its National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, confirmed receiving the Read More

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9 d. ago How recall works and what will happen to Natasha’s seat if she’s recalled

Registered voters in Kogi Central Senatorial District have formally petitioned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recall their senator, read more How recall works and what will happen to Natasha’s seat if she’s recalled

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1 week ago Recall battle: Kogi Central constituents slam Natasha over Court injunction

Tribune Online Recall battle: Kogi Central constituents slam Natasha over Court injunction The injunction restrains the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from accepting a petition for her recall. Recall battle: Kogi Central constituents slam Natasha over Court injunction Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Reps urge INEC to restore suppressed constituencies in Kogi, Delta

The House of Representatives has called on the Independent National Electoral  Commission to restore what it called the 12 suppressed constituencies in Kogi State. This decision of the House was a sequel to the consideration and adoption on Wednesday of a motion brought to the attention of the lawmakers in plenary by the Kogi House Read More

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2 w. ago CUPP raises alarm over alleged plan to arrest Senator Natasha

Tribune Online CUPP raises alarm over alleged plan to arrest Senator Natasha The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has raised concern over an alleged plot to arrest Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, describing it as a direct attack on democracy.  The group stated in a statement released on March 16 signed by National Secretary, High Chief Peter Ameh that “any attempt to arrest her would serve as undeniable […] CUPP raises alarm over alleged plan to arrest Senator Natasha Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Kogi: I remain authentic SDP chairman till 2026 — Moses Oricha

Tribune Online Kogi: I remain authentic SDP chairman till 2026 — Moses Oricha He noted that those behind the purported SDP congress held in the state on Wednesday are unknown to the party or the Independent National Electoral Commission, describing them as impostors. Kogi: I remain authentic SDP chairman till 2026 — Moses Oricha Tribune Online

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