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Nigeria: Assassination Claim - Court Grants Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Bail On Govt's Fresh Charge

  • On Monday, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was arraigned on six cybercrime charges and granted bail on self-recognisance by Justice Mohammed Umar in Abuja.
  • Following Senate President Akpabio’s petition, police investigated and the AGF filed charges under Nigeria’s Cybercrime Prohibition and Prevention Act.
  • The charge details her April 4 speech in Ihima and televised interview, alleging she claimed Akpabio instructed Bello to eliminate her, with statements transmitted electronically to incite and endanger lives.
  • Justice Mohammed Umar adjourned the trial to September 22, 2025, granting bail on self-recognisance with N50 million and one surety to ensure her attendance.
  • The trial of Nigeria's Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is seen as a 'trial of integrity' against political propaganda, marking a key moment in fighting falsehood in Nigerian politics.
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Vanguard News broke the news in Nigeria on Saturday, March 8, 2025.
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