
Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has been granted bail on self-recognition by the Federal High Court in Abuja after pleading not guilty to six cybercrime charges, according to Nigerian Tribune.
- Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan represents Kogi Central Senatorial District.
- She was arraigned on six cybercrime-related counts by the Federal Government.
- Charges stem from public allegations against Akpabio and ex-Governor Yahaya Bello.
- She alleged a plot to assassinate her, orchestrated in a conversation between the two.
- FG claims her statements were knowingly false and meant to incite unrest.
- Defence requested bail based on self-recognition due to her senatorial status.
- The court granted bail; trial adjourned to September 22, 2025.
In Her Name: Sometimes, reputation becomes both shield and battlefield. Granted bail by her title alone, Natasha now prepares to defend the words that could either define or undo her.
Sources: Nigerian Tribune, Channels TV, Federal High Court records