2 h. ago Defamation: Court grants Natasha Akpoti N50m bail, rejects FG’s remand request

Bail has been granted to Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan by a Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama, in the sum read more Defamation: Court grants Natasha Akpoti N50m bail, rejects FG’s remand request

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3 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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4 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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4 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 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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33 h. ago Natasha: Nigeria Risks Becoming Banana Republic – Ezekwesili

Former Education Minister and ex-vice president of the World Bank’s Africa region, Dr Oby Ezekwesili, has fiercely criticised the Nigerian government’s decision to arraign Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on criminal defamation charges. The case stems from Akpoti-Uduaghan’s allegations of sexual harassment and death threats by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, prompting what Ezekwesili called a “national embarrassment” […]

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2 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 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 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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2 w. 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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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 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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