The judge refused granting their wish and said my husband should take me home – Natasha Akpoti reacts after being granted bail
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, a suspended senator representing Kogi Central, has spoken out after being granted bail by a court. She had been taken to court by the federal government for allegedly making a false accusation. Natasha claimed that Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi governor Yahaya Bello were involved in planning to kill her. But […]
Provide evidence of allegations against Akpabio, Yahaya Bello – Northern youths to Natasha
The Northern Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has asked suspended senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to present clear evidence to support her claims against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Natasha had earlier accused Akpabio of sexually harassing her and plotting to assassinate her. The call came from the National President of the group, Isah Abubakar, as Natasha appeared […]
Akpabio: Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan arrives court for defamation trial
Suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has appeared at the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama, Abuja. She is currently facing trial for alleged defamation. Senator Akpoti is being accused of making statements that could damage the reputation of two top Nigerian politicians. She arrived at the court by 10:30 a.m. ahead of […]
Show the enemies how you quickly recovered your hacked account – Rufai Oseni asks Akpabio’s media aide after he claimed his X handle was hacked and used to share apology tweets to Senator Natasha
Nigerian broadcaster Rufai Oseni has asked Kenny Okolugbo, the media aide to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, to explain how he was able to quickly get back access to his X (formerly Twitter) account after claiming it was hacked. Earlier today, many Nigerians saw shocking posts from Okolugbo’s account. The messages said he was part of […]
Defamation: Senator Natasha Akpoti to appear in court Tuesday
Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from Kogi Central has been asked to appear in court on Tuesday after receiving an official court order. Her lawyer, West Idahosa, confirmed on Sunday, June 1, that Natasha will follow the court’s instructions. However, he mentioned that it’s still unclear whether the government plans to officially arraign her or not. […]
Withdraw Criminal Libel Charge Against Natasha — Falana Tells FG
Femi Falana, a well-known lawyer and human rights defender, has spoken out to the Nigerian government. He is asking the government to cancel the criminal libel charge brought against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan by the Attorney-General’s office. Falana said the charge came from comments the senator made on TV about the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. He […]
Natasha Akpoti’s lawyers raise concern over alleged bias following unaddressed petitions
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s lawyers have raised worry about unfair treatment in her case. They say the government filed criminal charges against her but did not answer many serious complaints she made earlier this year. According to her lawyer, Uju Nwoduwu, the senator sent at least 12 petitions between March and May 2025. These complaints included […]
Intervene in Natasha, Akpabio feud – Youth organisation to Niger Delta leaders
A youth group, Nigeria Ethnic Nationalities Youth Leaders Council Worldwide (NENYLCW), has asked South-South leaders to step in and help solve the disagreement between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The group made this request in a press statement shared with journalists on Friday. They said they are worried that the issue has […]
Only court’ll make me prove allegations against Akpabio – Natasha replies Agbakoba
Suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has said she will only present evidence of her sexual harassment claims against Senate President Godswill Akpabio in a court of law. This comes after Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Olisa Agbakoba, who represents Akpabio, asked her to withdraw her allegation, calling it baseless. He said she needed to […]
Natasha Akpoti to proceed with Kogi central visit despite the state government’s ban on rallies
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has confirmed that she will proceed with her visit to Kogi Central for the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations, despite the Kogi State government’s ban on rallies and public gatherings. Natasha, who is currently suspended from the Senate following a dispute with Senate President Godswill Akpabio, had planned to meet with her constituents to celebrate […]