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The Digest: Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has filed an appeal against a federal high court ruling that directed the lifting of the six-month suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The case highlights the tension between legislative autonomy and judicial intervention. Key Points...

The Digest: The Nigerian Senate has stated it cannot reinstate Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan until it reviews the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the court judgment in her case against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Key Points: Senate’s Position: The Senate has applied for the CTC to...

The Digest: The Senate has removed Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from her role as Chair of the Diaspora Committee, replacing her with Senator Aniekan Bassey. The reshuffling comes without an official explanation, marking another shift within the Senate's leadership structure. Key Points...

The Digest: Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has explained why she delayed her planned return to the Senate for legislative duties. The decision was made based on legal advice and respect for procedures following a court ruling that nullified her suspension. Key...

The Digest: The Nigerian Senate has introduced a bill seeking tougher disciplinary actions for lawmakers found guilty of misconduct. The proposed legislation aims to streamline the disciplinary process, ensuring that misconduct is addressed more efficiently. Key Points: The Nigerian Senate...

The Digest: The Nigerian Senate has stated it will not reinstate suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan until she complies with a Federal High Court order mandating a public apology. Senator Adeyemi Adaramodu, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, confirmed this...

Today’s news captures Nigeria’s evolving political landscape, legal milestones, and social advocacy. Here are the key stories, each with a focused title and a two-sentence summary for clarity and utility, as reported by Channels TV, Legit.ng, and Guardian Nigeria. The Headlines 1. Wike Defends...

The Digest: A significant constitutional check has been upheld in Nigeria, as the Federal High Court in Abuja today ordered the immediate reinstatement of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The court ruled that the Senate exceeded its powers by suspending her for six months, describing the action...

Stay ahead with today’s top 7 stories shaping Nigeria’s news cycle. From political pledges and fintech shakeups to legal drama and football transfer sagas, these updates reflect a nation in flux. Key Stories Amaechi Pledges One-Term Presidency, ADC Eyes Power Rotation Fix Former Minister...

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...

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...

The Federal Government has filed six criminal charges against Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, for allegedly making false and damaging statements against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Governor Yahaya Bello. The case, filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja...

In Nigeria, a woman’s voice in power often lingers longer outside the court than within it. According to Premium Times, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s ₦50 million bail, granted despite federal pushback, has ignited more questions than it resolved. Her confident walk from court became a...

A Federal Capital Territory High Court denied the Federal Government's request to detain Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, instead granting her N50 million bail in a controversial defamation case brought by Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello. The case was...

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was arraigned in Abuja on Thursday over allegations of defamation against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi governor Yahaya Bello. She pleaded not guilty. The charges stem from claims she made in a TV interview and a private phone call. Akpoti...

Once again, a family gate shaken by shadows, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s home in Ihima, Kogi State, was attacked on June 17, 2025, according to Punch. Police and vigilantes repelled armed men. One suspect, Suberu Jose, confessed to this and past attacks. Charms and weapons were seized. The echoes...

The Senate may silence a voice, but the courts aren’t done listening. The Court of Appeal has stepped in, freezing further action in Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s legal challenge against her suspension from the Senate. This move interrupts what was expected to be a decisive judgment at the...

Nigeria's Senate chambers echo with accusations that cut deeper than political rivalry. Premium Times reports that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan alleges Senate President Godswill Akpabio instructed her to pressure federal ministers into paying kickbacks for personal enrichment. This explosive...

What begins as a media job ends at a police station. At around 3:00 a.m. in Owerri, Maazi Obinna Akuwudike—a journalist and outspoken media activist—was arrested under murky circumstances following his online claims of a planned smear campaign against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The man who...

The Federal Government (FG) has taken the unusual step of filing criminal defamation charges against opposition Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan – but who exactly is the "FG" in this case, and why is the government involving itself in what appears to be a personal dispute? This explainer breaks...