What we know about Senate Suspension of Natasha Akpoti: 7 Latest Developments

From her suspension earlier in the year to a recent court ruling in her favour, and now the latest decision by Senate President Godswill Akpabio to remove her as chair of a key committee, the situation has continued to unfold with national attention. Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has remained in the spotlight over … Read more

Breaking: Court orders Senate to recall Suspended Natasha

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday ordered Nigerian Senate to immediately recall suspended senator Natasha to the Red Chamber. The court ruled that the Nigerian Senate acted beyond its powers by suspending Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months, Justice Binta Nyako, who delivered the judgment, described the duration of the suspension as “excessive” … Read more

Court finds Natasha Guilty of Contempt

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday found the senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, guilty of contempt. Following a satirical apology she posted on her Facebook page on April 27. Justice Binta Nyako, while delivering judgment in the suit filed by Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan challenging her suspension, began with the contempt application … Read more

Akpabio, Yahaya Bello to testify as Nigerian Govt files Criminal Charges Against Natasha

The Federal government has filed criminal charges against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over statements she made on national television alleging a plot to assassinate her. The suit marked CR/297/25 and filed before a federal capital territory high court on May 16, 2025, has Akpoti-Uduaghan as the sole defendant. The government accused the senator of “making imputation … Read more

Natasha extends an “Apology” to Akpabio over Sexual Harassment Allegation

The suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Sunday, tendered an unreserved apology to Senate President Godswill Akpabio over the controversial sexual harassment allegation she levelled against him. However, her perceived apology was veiled in a satirical letter she wrote to the former Akwa Ibom governor, who is currently in Rome for the … Read more

Natasha: ‘Constituents’ react to INEC verdict on Recall Petition, Vow to Try-Again

Constituents of Kogi Central Senatorial District of Kogi State have thanked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for validating 208,132 (43.86 per cent) signatures in the petition submitted for the recall of the suspended lawmaker representing the District in the National Assembly, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The constituents, who are registered voters of Kogi Central, noted … Read more

Natasha reacts to INEC’s rejection of Recall Petition

The senator representing Kogi Central senatorial district, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has reacted to the pronouncement of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), rejecting the petition to recall her. While expressing profound gratitude to her husband, constituents, and Nigerians for the immense show of support, the lawmaker also lauded the electoral body. Reacting via her official Facebook … Read more

Natasha’s recall petition below Constitutional requirement – INEC

The petition seeking the recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing the Kogi Central Senatorial District, has been fauled. Inec has said the petition failed to meet the constitutional requirements outlined in Section 69(a) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended). The Independent National Electoral Commission made this announcement on Thursday … Read more

Massive crowd as Natasha storms Kogi despite Police Warning

A massive crowd of supporters have gathered to welcome Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the representative of Kogi Central, ahead of her anticipated homecoming visit. The supporters who gathered at Natasha’s Ihima residence for the homecoming rally were seen holding placards expressing solidarity with the lawmaker as they awaited her arrival. The development follows her recent statement … Read more

Natasha vows to Visit Kogi despite Governor’s Ban on Public Gathering

The suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has reaffirmed her plans to visit her constituency for the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations despite ban on public gathering. On Monday, the state government announced a ban on rallies and public gatherings, citing “credible security reports”. In a statement, Kingsley Fanwo, commissioner for information, said the measure was taken … Read more