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The Digest:

A judicial precedent has been set in Abuja as a Federal High Court found Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, guilty of contempt of court. The court has ordered her to pay a ₦5 million fine to the federal government and issue a public apology across multiple platforms. This ruling, reported by BusinessDay, mandates compliance within seven days.

Key Points:
  • Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was found guilty of contempt of court by a Federal High Court in Abuja.
  • She was ordered to pay a ₦5 million fine to the federal government.
  • The Senator must also issue a public apology in two national newspapers.
  • Additionally, the apology must be published on her official Facebook page.
  • These orders must be obeyed within seven days of the ruling.
  • The ruling was delivered by a Federal High Court in Abuja.
  • Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan represents the Kogi Central Senatorial District.
This judgment underscores the judiciary's firm stance on upholding its authority and sets a judicial precedent for public figures. The swift timeframe for compliance emphasizes the seriousness of contempt of court, reinforcing the rule of law.


Sources: BusinessDay