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Federal High Court Adjourns Hearing against Senator Natasha

Tolu Adebayo

The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned proceedings until Tuesday, May 13, 2025, to address contempt claims against suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, amid an escalating legal battle with Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The dispute, rooted in allegations of misconduct and violations of court orders, highlights tensions within Nigeria’s legislative and judicial spheres. Justice Binta Nyako made the decision during a court session on Monday, following submissions from defense lawyers who accused Akpoti-Uduaghan of breaching a prior court directive prohibiting social media posts related to the ongoing case. The adjournment…

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Sexual Harassment Clash: Senator Natasha Fires at Agbakoba

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Senator Natasha Denies Receiving any Letter Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, directly responded to Olisa Agbakoba’s retraction request concerning Akpabio sexual harassment case. Agbakoba, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and former NBA President, wrote to her on April 14, 2025. He asked her to withdraw her sexual harassment allegation against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. He also demanded she provide proof of the incident, which allegedly happened on December 8, 2023. On April 30, Senator Natasha replied to his letter. She rejected claims that she ignored the request. She…

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Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Fights Recall Petition, Alleges Signature Forgery

Onwuama Arinze Godswill

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Fights Recall Petition, Alleges Signature Forgery Kogi Central: Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Petitions Police Over Alleged Forgery in Recall Petition Abuja/Lokoja – The Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Barrister Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, and the Kogi State Commissioner of Police, Miller Dantawaye, alleging widespread forgery in a petition purportedly initiated to recall her from the Senate. Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s petition, submitted to the police authorities, claims that signatures and details on the recall document being circulated are largely fabricated, designed to…

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Why Judge Withdrew From Senator Natasha’s Case

Onwuama Arinze Godswill

Why Judge Withdrew From Senator Natasha’s Case Justice Egwuatu Withdraws From Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Suit Against Akpabio, Citing Personal Reasons ABUJA, NIGERIA – Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has withdrawn from the legal case filed by suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and others. The withdrawal was announced in court on [Insert Date, or state ‘on Monday’ or ‘recently’ if the exact date is not specified in your source material], with the judge citing personal reasons that he said made it impossible for…

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