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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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Federal High Court Throws Out Suit Against Senate President Akpabio Over Senator Natasha’s Suspension

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The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a lawsuit challenging Senate President Godswill Akpabio over the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Justice James Omotosho, ruling on Friday, held that the ten plaintiffs who filed the suit lacked the legal standing, or locus standi, to bring the case. He struck out the suit, describing it as without merit. The case, filed as FHC/ABJ/CS/654/2025 by Ovavu Illiyasu and nine others, sought to overturn the six-month suspension imposed on Akpoti-Uduaghan for alleged misconduct. The plaintiffs argued that the suspension would leave Kogi Central Senatorial District underrepresented. Justice Omotosho disagreed, noting that the plaintiffs were not in a position to contest the Senate’s decision in court. Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended by the Senate in July. She subsequently challenged the suspension, and in September, Justice Omotosho ordered her immediate reinstatement, declaring the Senate’s action unlawful. The Senate has appealed that ruling and requested a stay of execution, with the appeal still pending before the Court of Appeal.  

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Tension as Security Operatives Block Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from NASS

Tension as Security Operatives Block Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from NASS

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There was tension at the National Assembly on Tuesday as security operatives barred Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from entering the complex. The Kogi Central lawmaker, who was suspended from the Senate for six months, attempted to resume legislative duties following a court order directing her reinstatement. However, security personnel stationed at the gate stopped her convoy, refusing her entry despite the ruling. Senator Natasha, seated in a black SUV, was denied access alongside another vehicle in front of hers carrying activist Aisha Yesufu. The standoff drew the attention of onlookers and supporters, who questioned why the judgment of the court was being disregarded. The incident has sparked fresh debate over the enforcement of judicial orders by legislative authorities.

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2Face Idibia Apologises to Wife and Fans for Saying Men Aren’t Built for One Woman

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Nigerian music icon 2Face Idibia has publicly apologised to his wife, Natasha, their children, and fans for his controversial comment claiming that men are not biologically built to be with only one woman sexually. Speaking on a podcast, 2Face had said, “A man can love one woman to death, but it’s impossible for a man to be sexually with one woman only.” The comment sparked widespread backlash online, with many accusing him of justifying infidelity. In a follow-up, the singer retracted the statement, admitting it was “unlegendary” and inappropriate, and expressed sincere regret to those hurt by his words.

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Yahaya Bello Petitions IGP, Demands Arrest and Apology from Senator Natasha Over Alleged Defamation

Yahaya Bello Petitions IGP, Demands Arrest and Apology from Senator Natasha Over Alleged Defamation

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Former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP) over what he describes as defamatory statements made against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of the Kogi Central District. Bello, through his lawyer N.A. Abubakar, urged the police to invite the senator to substantiate her allegations with credible evidence. In the absence of such evidence, Bello called for her arrest and prosecution under laws related to criminal defamation, incitement of public disturbance, and dissemination of false information that could threaten public peace. In addition to the petition to the IGP, Bello also sent a formal letter to Akpoti-Uduaghan through another legal representative, R.O. Balogun. The letter demanded that she issue a public retraction and apology for the alleged defamatory remarks. Bello warned that failure to comply would result in legal action. The former governor insists that the senator made the offending statements during a homecoming event held on April 1, 2025, in Okehi Local Government Area, where she allegedly accused him of plotting an assassination. According to Bello, the accusations not only defamed him but also violated Section 24(1)(b) of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc.) Act, 2015. He described the statements as malicious and harmful, particularly the claim that he was involved in a murder plot disguised as mob or ethnic violence. Bello maintains that such allegations are not only false but also politically motivated and intended to damage his image. The former governor’s legal team argues that Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s actions have had far-reaching consequences. They claim she has painted Bello as a violent political figure, incited public distrust, and stirred ethnic tension within Ebiraland and the wider Kogi Central region. Furthermore, they believe she has misused her parliamentary position to spread unverified claims in a public and politically sensitive environment, thereby jeopardizing Bello’s political standing and personal safety.

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