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Immigration Service Denies Seizing Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Passport

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The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has dismissed allegations made by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan that its officers seized her passport and tried to stop her from travelling abroad on Tuesday. The Kogi Central lawmaker had earlier gone live on Facebook, accusing immigration officials at the airport of unlawfully withholding her passport. In the viral video, Natasha appeared frustrated as she questioned why she was being stopped from leaving the country despite no court order restricting her movement. “Have I committed any offence? Why are you withholding my passport?” she asked during the livestream, insisting she had not defaulted on any court appearances and was not a flight risk. Moments later, she received her passport back, saying, “Sometimes you just have to be a rebel to get things right. If I hadn’t gone public, would you have given me my passport?” Reacting to the incident, NIS spokesperson Akinsola Akinlabi denied the Senator’s claims, describing the situation as a routine airport procedure. “The distinguished senator was never stopped from travelling,” Akinlabi said. “She only went through standard immigration checks and was later cleared to travel. Temporarily holding a passport for verification does not amount to seizure.” He added that Senator Natasha had already boarded her flight by the time the video circulated online, clarifying that the officers were simply performing their statutory duties. “She has since travelled. The video was made while the checks were ongoing. The passport was never seized,” Akinlabi said.

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Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Claims Akpabio Ordered Immigration To Confiscate Her Passport

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Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, has accused the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) of seizing her international passport on the alleged orders of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, effectively stopping her from leaving the country. The lawmaker made the allegation in a live video streamed on her Facebook page on Tuesday, where she appeared visibly angry while confronting immigration officers at the airport. “Have I committed any offense? Why are you withholding my passport?” she demanded, questioning the legality of the action. Natasha explained that she was traveling for a brief vacation after completing events marking her second year in office and insisted there was no court order preventing her from traveling. She also recalled a similar experience in the past, claiming that the same explanation was given to her. “The last time this happened, the officer in charge told us that Senate President Godswill Akpabio instructed them to withhold my passport and stop me from traveling because he said I damage Nigeria’s image whenever I grant interviews to international media,” she alleged. As of the time of this report, both the Nigerian Immigration Service and the office of the Senate President have yet to respond to the allegations. Sen. Godswill Akpabio and Sen. Natasha are at it again. "Have I committed any offense, why are you withholding my passport?" Sen.Nathasha pic.twitter.com/DIbWw9rjNM — Ẹniọla 🇳🇬 (@treatpworld) November 4, 2025

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Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan Says Invitation to Senate President for Kogi Projects Was Procedural, Not Personal

Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan Says Invitation to Senate President for Kogi Projects Was Procedural, Not Personal

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Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central has clarified that her invitation to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and fellow lawmakers for the commissioning of projects in her constituency adhered to proper Senate procedures. The invitation, extended on Thursday, comes just two months after her reinstatement from suspension and coincides with the senator’s second-year milestone in office. Akpoti-Uduaghan emphasized that she submitted the invitation through the presiding officer, requesting it be formally read on the Senate floor, in line with parliamentary protocol. “Today, as is customary for announcements of this nature, I wrote a letter to the Senate through the presiding officer addressed to the Senate President for reading on the floor,” she stated. “I issued the invitation to ensure it wouldn’t seem like I was celebrating alone. I’m a progressive lawmaker, and despite ongoing court matters, I continue to fulfill my duties and follow proper procedures.” She added that her actions reflect a commitment to due process and respect for institutional norms, stressing that the project inaugurations and celebration of her achievements are focused on public service rather than personal recognition.

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Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Invites Akpabio To Kogi Project Commissioning

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Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) appears to have reconciled with Senate President Godswill Akpabio after months of tension, as she formally invited him and other senators to attend a project commissioning ceremony in her constituency. In a letter personally signed by Akpoti-Uduaghan and read aloud by Akpabio during Thursday’s plenary, the senator invited her colleagues to the event scheduled for Sunday in Ihima, Kogi State, marking her second year in the Senate. “In marking my second-year anniversary as serving Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I wish to invite fellow Distinguished Senators to join me for projects commissioning in Kogi State,” the letter stated. The invitation noted that the event would be held at her residence on Plot 101, Jimoh Akpoti Street, Ihima, Okene, with senators traveling by air advised to use the Obajana Airstrip before proceeding by road. After reading the letter, Akpabio smiled and said, “Congratulations in advance,” drawing laughter from the chamber. The gesture marks a notable thaw in relations between the two lawmakers, following a heated dispute in February over Senate seat reallocation that led to Akpoti-Uduaghan’s six-month suspension on March 6. Since her reinstatement on September 24, Akpoti-Uduaghan has gradually re-engaged in legislative activities, contributing to debates and motions on the floor. Her latest invitation to Akpabio is being seen as a significant olive branch and a step toward full reconciliation within the Senate.

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Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Cybercrime Trial Adjourned To November 24

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The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the trial of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on cybercrime charges to November 24. The hearing, originally set for October 20, was disrupted on Monday by protests demanding the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The demonstration caused major disruptions in parts of the Federal Capital Territory, preventing many workers and commuters from reaching their destinations. Justice Mohammed Umar, who is presiding over the case, confirmed the rescheduled date. Akpoti-Uduaghan faces a six-count charge under the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) (Amendment) Act 2024, marked FHC/ABJ/CR/195/2025. She is accused of transmitting false and harmful information electronically to malign, incite, endanger lives, and disturb public order. The allegations include claims that on April 4, 2025, during a gathering in Ihima, Kogi State, Akpoti-Uduaghan accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of instructing former Governor Yahaya Bello to have her killed. She is also alleged to have repeated similar claims in a television interview. At the last hearing on September 22, the prosecution’s attempt to call witnesses was delayed by a preliminary objection from the defence. Akpoti-Uduaghan’s lawyer, Ehiogie West-Idahosa (SAN), argued that the court lacked jurisdiction due to alleged abuse of prosecutorial powers by the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and complained that the defence had not been served with statements of prosecution witnesses. Justice Umar emphasized that the prosecution must first respond to the preliminary objection before the court could proceed with the trial. The objection hearing, initially scheduled for October 20, was postponed due to Monday’s protests.

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Senate Initially Hesitates to Second Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Motion on Nigerian Women in Libyan Prisons

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Tension briefly surfaced at the National Assembly on Tuesday when senators hesitated to second a motion moved by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over the alleged abuse of Nigerian women in Libyan detention centers. Representing Kogi Central under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Akpoti-Uduaghan called for urgent intervention to repatriate Nigerian women reportedly held in Libyan prisons. She claimed that some detainees were subjected to sexual exploitation by prison officials and, in some cases, forced to bear children while in custody. She urged the Senate to direct the Nigerian Immigration Service to work with Libyan authorities to ensure their safe return. After her presentation, Senate President Godswill Akpabio asked for a seconder—a required step for debate to begin—but initially, no senator rose to support the motion, leaving the chamber momentarily silent. Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele eventually seconded the motion, allowing proceedings to continue. Akpoti-Uduaghan had just returned to the Senate earlier this month following a six-month suspension related to sexual assault allegations she made against Senate President Akpabio. Drama as Senators shun Natasha Akpoti's motion in Senate today pic.twitter.com/7PbY3tGW0B — Politics Nigeria (@PoliticsNGR) October 14, 2025

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Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Reclaims Senate Seat After Six-Month Suspension

Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Reclaims Senate Seat After Six-Month Suspension

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Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), resumed plenary at the National Assembly on Tuesday after completing her six-month suspension from the Senate. The lawmaker reclaimed her seat at 11:42 a.m., entering the chamber to a warm welcome from her colleagues and exchanging greetings with several senators. She was accompanied to the National Assembly by civil rights activist Aisha Yesufu, known for her role in the Bring Back Our Girls campaign, who was seen in the Senate gallery. Some of Akpoti-Uduaghan’s supporters, however, were not allowed entry. Her office — Suite 2.05 in the Senate Wing — was reopened earlier in the day by security officials led by the Deputy Director of the Sergeant-at-Arms, Alabi Adedeji, marking the formal end of her suspension. Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended in March 2025 over alleged misconduct after protesting the reassignment of her seat by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The suspension, which lasted six months, prevented her from taking part in any Senate proceedings. Although the suspension officially expired in September, her return was delayed by legal and administrative disputes. In July, Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja declared the suspension “excessive and unconstitutional,” ordering her reinstatement on the grounds that her constituents had been denied representation. Despite the ruling, the Senate leadership maintained that she must complete the full suspension period, leading to exchanges between her legal counsel, Michael Jonathan Numa (SAN), and the Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamorudeen Ogunlana. In a letter dated September 11, Numa demanded her immediate reinstatement, warning that continued defiance of the court order could lead to contempt proceedings. Ogunlana, however, responded that he lacked the authority to override Senate resolutions. Upon her return to the red chamber on Tuesday, Akpoti-Uduaghan reaffirmed her commitment to representing the people of Kogi Central, declaring that she owed “no apology” for standing by her convictions.  

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Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Returns To Senate After Serving Six-Month Suspension

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Returns To Senate After Serving Six-Month Suspension

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Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, is set to return to the Senate chambers today (Tuesday) after completing her six-month suspension. Her lawyer, Victor Giwa, confirmed her resumption in an interview with The Punch, assuring that the lawmaker would join her colleagues for plenary sessions as the National Assembly reconvenes. The Senate had earlier shifted its resumption date from September 23 to October 7, 2025, extending its annual recess and delaying debates on several key national issues. Giwa warned the Senate against any attempt to block Akpoti-Uduaghan’s return, stressing that she had served her full suspension and was constitutionally entitled to resume her duties. “To me, our client should just go straight and resume on Tuesday. Anything else they say is just an opinion. As Femi Falana said, the Senate cannot become an institution that legalises illegality,” he said. He added that preventing her from resuming would amount to contradicting the Senate’s own decision and could lead to “total chaos” within the National Assembly. “She has served out the six months, so whatever is before the court now only concerns whether the suspension in March was lawful. It has nothing to do with her return. Denying her resumption would mean defying your own resolution and creating confusion in the legislature,” Giwa stated. Two weeks ago, Akpoti-Uduaghan described Senate President Godswill Akpabio as a “dictator” after she was allowed access to her office following the completion of her suspension. Her office, located in Suite 2.05 of the Senate Wing, was unsealed by the Deputy Director of the National Assembly Sergeant-at-Arms, Alabi Adedeji, marking her official reinstatement ahead of today’s plenary.

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