US EditionNigeria: Breaking - Court Grants Senator Natasha N50m Bail, Slates Sep 23 for Trial
- On May 16, 2025, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan appeared before the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja, facing allegations related to making defamatory statements against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and ex-Governor Yahaya Bello.
- The charges stem from remarks she made on April 3 during a live TV interview accusing Akpabio and Bello of plotting to assassinate her following which she was suspended by the Senate in March.
- Justice Chizoba Orji granted Akpoti-Uduaghan bail of N50 million with one surety owning landed property in Abuja and dismissed the Federal Government’s request to remand her in prison.
- The case is based on three counts under Sections 391 and 392 of the Penal Code, and trial is adjourned to September 23 for commencement, with the defendant pleading not guilty.
- The ongoing trial and allegations have captured nationwide interest, leading the youth leadership group from northern Nigeria to urge all parties to act with transparency, accountability, and a commitment to resolving the matter based on verified evidence.
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Akpoti-Uduaghan denies charges of defaming Akpabio, Yahaya Bello, gets bail
The case stemmed from her accusation during a live television programme in April that Messrs Akpabio and Bello were plotting to have her assassinated. The post Akpoti-Uduaghan denies charges of defaming Akpabio, Yahaya Bello, gets bail appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
'Defamation': Court grants Natasha N50m bail - Daily Trust
A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) high court in Maitama has granted bail to the suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, in the sum of N50 million. Delivering the ruling, Justice Chizoba Orji dismissed the Federal Government’s request to have the lawmaker remanded in prison custody while her trial proceeds on a three-count charge. The judge ruled that there was no valid reason to deny the defendant bail, noting that …
Nigeria: Breaking - Court Grants Senator Natasha N50m Bail, Slates Sep 23 for Trial
Abuja -- The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, sitting at Maitama, has granted bail to the suspended Senator for Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, to the tune of N50million.
Sexual Harassment Allegations: Group calls for swift resolution of Natasha, Akpabio case
The Northern Youth Council of Nigeria, NYCN, has called on the Senate President, Godwin Akpabio, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, and all implicated individuals to act responsibly, cooperate fully with investigations, and contribute to the swift and just resolution of the allegations of sexual harassment and tragic murder case of late Miss Iniubong Umoren. NYCN said the allegations, seized the attention of the nation, demands immediate, transparent, and…
Natasha Pleads Not Guilty To Alleged Defamation, Granted ₦50m Bail
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Justice Chizoba Orji of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court on Thursday granted Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, a ₦50m bail after she pleaded not guilty to alleged defamation. The female lawmaker was granted bail with one surety, who must have a landed property in Abuja and must be a responsible […] The post Natasha Pleads Not Guilty To Alleged Defamation, Granted ₦50m Bail first appeared on Africa…
Kogi police confirm second attack on Senator Natasha’s family home
The family residence of suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Oduaghan in Ihima, Okehi Local Government of Kogi State, was attacked a second time on Tuesday. News of the attack was issued on Wednesday in Abuja by the Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Media Office. Senator Natasha’s media aide revealed that armed men invaded the residence and vandalised the glass doors … The post Kogi police confirm second attack on Senator Natasha’s family home appeared first …
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