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The Federal High Court in Abuja has rescheduled the cybercrime trial of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, to November 24, 2025. The new date was set on October 21, following the disruption of court proceedings on October 20 due to the #FreeNnamdiKanu protest led by activist Omoyele Sowore. Judicial…
The planned trial of suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has been adjourned to October 27 by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Maitama, following a pending motion challenging the court’s jurisdiction. Akpoti-Uduaghan was arraigned on June 19, 2025, on a three-count criminal charge bordering on defamation and…
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has officially resumed legislative duties at the National Assembly, following the unsealing of her office on Tuesday, marking the end of a six-month suspension. The senator, who represents Kogi Central Senatorial District, arrived at the Senate complex to a warm reception from her supporters. Her office, Suite…
The trial of suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on alleged cybercrime charges was on Monday stalled at the Federal High Court in Abuja, following a preliminary objection raised by her legal team. Justice Mohammed Umar, who presided over the matter, postponed further proceedings after the defence challenged the court’s…
The Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamorudeen Ogunlana, has stated that his office does not have the authority to reinstate suspended Kogi Central senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, or to act on her request to resume legislative duties. In a statement released Monday by Bullah Audu Bi-Allah, Director of Information at the…
Women Groups Want Akpabio to Step Down, Demand Investigation into Alleged Sexual Harassment Saga …call for public hearing by Senate Committee on Ethics, for transparency, accountability Members of WOMANIFESTO, a coalition of over 350 women’s rights advocates, practitioners, and activists, have expressed deep concern over recent developments in the National…
