Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Validates PDP Membership, Urges Nigerians to Embrace E-Registration

The Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has officially validated her membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), calling on Nigerians—especially youths and party supporters—to do the same through the party’s e-registration platform. She made this known via her verified social media platforms, confirming the completion of her registration and encouraging wider participation to strengthen…

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Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Confronts Committee Chairman Over Attendance Register Omission

The Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Monday alleged that her name was omitted from the attendance register of the Senate Committee on the North-Central Development Commission (NCDC). According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the committee, chaired by Titus Zam (APC-Benue), had earlier held a budget defence session with the NCDC management….

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Senator Natasha Walks Out of Senate Committee After Heated Exchange with Colleague

Tension flared in the Nigerian Senate on Wednesday as Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, staged a walkout during a committee session following a heated disagreement with Senator Patrick Ndubueze of Imo North. The incident occurred during the budget defence session of the Ministry of Steel Development. Senator Ndubueze, who chairs the Senate Committee…

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Appeal Court Upholds Senator Natasha’s Suspension, Says Senate Acted Within Its Powers

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld the suspension of the senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, ruling that the Senate acted within its constitutional and procedural powers. In a unanimous judgment delivered by a three-member panel of justices, the appellate court held that the suspension did not violate the lawmaker’s parliamentary privilege or…

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Court dismisses FG’s criminal case against Senator Natasha

An Abuja High Court on Thursday struck out the criminal charges filed by the Federal Government against the senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, bringing an end to a closely watched legal battle that had generated widespread public debate. Court documents showed that the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation filed a Notice of…

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Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Rejects APC Defection Offers Despite Pressure

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central in the National Assembly, has revealed that she has consistently turned down offers to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Despite persistent efforts from individuals in the Presidency and some of her colleagues in the Senate, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) member made it clear that…

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Senate President Akpabio denies filing new charges against Akpoti-Uduaghan

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has refuted claims that he recently filed fresh charges against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, describing the reports as misleading and inaccurate. In a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Media, Jackson Udom, the Senate President dismissed suggestions that he had “just filed” a ₦200 billion lawsuit against Akpoti-Uduaghan. Udom clarified that…

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Alleged Defamation: Court Grants FG’s Request to Adjourn Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Trial to February 23

Justice Chizoba Orji of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Maitama, has granted the Federal Government’s request to adjourn the criminal defamation case against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to February 23, 2026. At Monday’s proceedings, counsel to Akpoti-Uduaghan, Ehiogie West Idahosa (SAN), announced his appearance and drew the court’s attention to the absence of the prosecution…

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Alleged Defamation: Charges against Senator Natasha not abuse of court process – AGF

The Office of the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice has dismissed claims by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan that the criminal charges filed against her amount to an abuse of court process. According to the AGF’s office, the charges were properly instituted following comprehensive investigations that established a prima facie case against…

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Alleged Cybercrime: Court adjourns Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s trial to November 24

Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja has rescheduled the trial of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over alleged cybercrime offences to November 24, 2025. The trial was initially set to begin on Monday, October 20, but proceedings were stalled due to a protest led by activist Omoyele Sowore, demanding the release of Nnamdi…

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