Nigeria: Defamation Charges - Nigerian Govt Lists Akpabio, Yahaya Bello As Witnesses Against Akpoti-Uduaghan

Akpabio: We’ll present defence in court, Natasha’s lawyers react to FG’s suit

Lawyers representing Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan have confirmed receipt of court documents in a defamation case filed by the Federal Government, pledging to present a vigorous defence in court. The suit, lodged on May 16, 2025, accuses the Kogi Central senator of making defamatory statements against Senate President Godswill Akpabio during a live television broadcast. The charges, brought under Sections 391 and 392 of the Nigerian Penal Code…

Nigeria: Defamation Charges - Nigerian Govt Lists Akpabio, Yahaya Bello As Witnesses Against Akpoti-Uduaghan

Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello are not the only prosecution witnesses proposed to testify against Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan.

Legal Team of Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Receives Summons Over Defamation Suit - TV360 Nigeria

The legal team representing suspended Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has formally received a summons regarding the defamation case filed against her by the Federal Government at the Federal Capital Territory High Court. The suit, filed on May 16, 2025 and marked CR/297/25, alleges that the senator made defamatory remarks during a live broadcast on April 3, 2025. The government cited Section 391 of the Penal Code for “making imputat…

Nigerian senator learns of government lawsuit through media

A Nigerian senator says she learned through news reports that the government had filed defamation charges against her, leaving her “shocked” by the legal action. Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan told the BBC that she was unaware of the lawsuit until she read about it in the media. “I’m actually shocked,” she said. “My first reaction when I read it is out of shock, because I have not been served until now.” Nigeria’s attorney general filed the charge…

Akpabio: We’ll Present Defence In Court, Natasha’s Lawyers React To FG’s Suit - InsideBusiness - Business News in Nigeria

ABUJA: Lawyers of Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Saturday confirmed receipt of details of a suit filed by the Federal Government against the lawmaker in a case involving her and Senate President Godswill Akpabio, saying they will present their defences in court at the appropriate time. In a statement by Dr Ehiogie West-Idahosa, SAN, the lawyers also sought the prayers and support of all. The statement reads; “At about 2:30pm…

Natasha's lawyers to FG: We’ll meet in court, present defence - THE AUTHORITY NEWS

Lawyers of Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Saturday confirmed receipt of details of a suit filed by the Federal Government against the lawmaker in a case involving her and Senate President Godswill Akpabio, saying they will present their defences in court at the appropriate time. In a statement by Dr Ehiogie West-Idahosa, SAN, the lawyers also sought the prayers and support of all. The statement reads; “At about 2:30pm on Frida…