17 h. ago Your criticism laced with contempt, biased – Senate to Bakare

The Senate has tackled Pastor Tunde Bakare over his comments on the National Assembly’s role in the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers and the suspension of Kogi Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Bakare, while speaking on Sunday, had also criticised the National Assembly’s ratification of the state of emergency declaration by President Bola Tinubu. […] The post Your criticism laced with contempt, biased – Senate to Bakare appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Police commence investigation into attack on Senator Natasha’s family house

The Kogi State Police Command said an investigation had commenced into the attack on the family House of Senator Natasha read more Police commence investigation into attack on Senator Natasha’s family house

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4 d. ago Police Begin Probe Of Alleged Attack On Senator Natasha’s Family Home In Kogi

The Kogi State Police Command said it has commenced investigation into the alleged attack on the family house of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in Obeiba-Ihima, in Okehi local government area of Kogi State. The investigation, according to the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Command, SP William Ovye Aya, followed media reports that the house […]

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4 d. ago We’re investigating attack on Senator Natasha’s home – Kogi police

The Kogi State Police Command has disclosed that an investigation into the attack on Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s family home is underway. Speaking in a statement on Friday, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP William Aya Ovye, said the command received the distress call that the residence in Obeiba-Ihima, Okehi Local Government Area was under attack. […] The post We’re investigating attack on Senator Natasha’s home – Kogi police appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Kogi Central Youths Condemn Attack On Senator Natasha’s Family Home, Demand Urgent Probe

Youth under the aegis of the Say No To Violence in Ebiraland (SNTVE), a peace advocacy group in Kogi Central of Kogi State, have condemned the recent armed attack on the family residence of the suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, in Ihima village. They demanded a swift and thorough investigation by the Inspector […]

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5 d. ago Gunmen Invade Senator Natasha’s Family House In Kogi, Destroy Properties Worth Millions Of Naira

Some yet to be identified gunmen have invaded the family house of suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. It was gathered that the building, located at Obeiba-Ihima area of Kogi State, was raided on Tuesday by criminal elements, and destroyed some properties worth millions of naira during the operation. In a statement by […] The post Gunmen Invade Senator Natasha’s Family House In Kogi, Destroy Properties Worth Millions Of Naira appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. 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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6 d. 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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6 d. 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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6 d. 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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6 d. 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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7 d. ago Natasha’s Sexual Allegation Against Akpabio Has Significant Contradictions

Renowned lawyer and former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Dr Olisa Agbakoba, SAN, has said that the sexual harassment allegation against Senate President Godswill Akpabio by the suspended Senator representing Kogi Central in the National Assembly, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has significant contradictions. Agbakoba, who spoke at an elaborate press conference in Lagos on Tuesday, added […]

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7 d. ago Agbakoba faults Natasha’s sexual harassment allegations against Akpabio

Popular legal luminary, Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, SAN, has raised concerns over what he described as “significant inconsistencies” in the sexual harassment allegations made by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Agbakoba made this known while speaking at a media briefing at his Apapa Chambers in Lagos State on Tuesday. Agbakoba, who is the Read More

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7 d. ago Akpabio: Natasha’s allegation has significant contradictions – Olisa Agbakoba 

…hints at fresh legal action, demands clarification from suspended Senator  BY PHILIP NWOSU Renowned lawyer and former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, SAN, has stated that the sexual harassment allegation levelled against Senate President Godswill Akpabio by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan falls short of the evidentiary threshold required to establish such […] The post Akpabio: Natasha’s allegation has significant contradictions – Olisa Agbakoba  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Natasha’s Allegation Against Akpabio Contradictory, Falls Short Of Proving Sexual Harassment, Says Agbakoba

Renowned lawyer and former President, Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, SAN, has said that the sexual harassment allegation against Senate President Godswill Akpabio by the suspended Senator representing Kogi Central in the National Assembly, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has significant contradictions. Agbakoba, who spoke at an elaborate press conference in Lagos on Tuesday, added that […]

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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week ago Assassination claim: Natasha fires back as Akpabio petitions IG

The suspended senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has reacted strongly to a formal petition filed by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, accusing her of criminal defamation and incitement. Akpabio had written to the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, alleging that the senator falsely accused him of plotting her assassination, a claim he described as Read More

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1 week 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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