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The Federal Government has filed a lawsuit against Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the senator representing Kogi Central, over alleged defamatory comments made during a live television interview.

The suit, marked CR/297/25, was filed before a Federal Capital Territory High Court on May 16, 2025, naming Akpoti-Uduaghan as the sole defendant.

According to the government, the senator made statements “knowing or having reason to believe that such imputation would harm the reputation of a person,” citing Section 391 of the Penal Code, Cap 89, Laws of the Federation, 1990.

The offence is punishable under Section 392 of the same law.

Documents obtained by News360 Nigeria reveals that among the listed witnesses for the prosecution are Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello.

Other witnesses expected to testify include Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, Sandra Duru, two investigating police officers, Maya Iliya and Abdulhafiz Garba.

Count one of the suit alleges that Akpoti-Uduaghan made the defamatory remarks during a live broadcast on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme, aired on April 3, 2025.

It was gathered that Akpabio and Bello are listed as the nominal complainants in the case.

This court action follows a series of confrontations between Akpoti-Uduaghan and Akpabio, which escalated after her suspension from the Senate on March 6 for what was described as “gross misconduct” following a dispute over seating arrangements.

The senator had described her suspension as illegal, unjust, and an attempt to silence her, rejecting claims that it wasn’t linked to her previous sexual harassment allegation against the Senate President.

Since then, she has made several accusations and filed petitions against Akpabio.

In April, Akpabio petitioned the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, demanding an investigation and prosecution of Akpoti-Uduaghan for alleged criminal defamation, incitement, false accusations, and conduct likely to cause a breach of peace.

Similarly, former Governor Bello also petitioned the police chief over allegations made by the senator, which claimed he funded and organised a plot to recall her from the Senate and allegedly acted on Akpabio’s instructions to plan her assassination outside Abuja in a staged local attack.

https://news360ng.com/fg-lineup-akpabio-yahaya-as-testifiers-against-sen-natasha-in-alleged-criminal-suit/

Natasha is putting herself into trouble. Fighting the No.3 citizen through social media and using gender as an excuse was definitely bound to fail. There is difference between sexual advancement and sexual harassment. She failed to know how best to go about her case, and goofed with all the unnecessary media interviews she kept granting. Don't know how she intends going back to NASA ,after her suspension.

So yahaya bello have finally been exonerated from his corruption scandal, he's now a saint, because he's in APC, nawa ooo...

This set of people in government don't care what people will say.....this guys na the real cabal

Akpaabio who should have been indicted, prosecuted, convicted and jailed for the NDDC financial mismanagement/ corruption.

Yeye Bello who should be held or prosecuted for his case with EFCC, for the embezzlement of public funds and abuse of office.

THIS IS NIGERIA where corruption and injustice are exalted!

Only God can save dis woman in dis mess

This case ehn ..

Women can't see the light of the day once the Walk through the corridors of power

omo

Imagine fighting with the Federal Government in court? Let's hang around what watch these events unfold.

yinkus6750:
Natasha is putting herself into trouble. Fighting the No.3 citizen through social media and using gender as an excuse was definitely bound to fail. There is difference between sexual advancement and sexual harassment. She failed to know how best to go about her case, and goofed with all the unnecessary media interviews she kept granting. Don't know how she intends going back to NASA ,after her suspension.

How to know a fool. In the US you always dream to go to, citizens fight the president and have their way. They call him all sorts of names and nothing happens. Free yourself from low life and be free

wunmi590:


So yahaya bello have finally been exonerated from his corruption scandal, he's now a saint, because he's in APC, nawa ooo...

Yahaya Bello is now the beloved lol 😂

It is finished

Like play like play Natasha could find herself in jail o... But we warned her and like the proverbial fly that never listen is gradually following the corpse to the grave.
She is definitely going to learn her lessons the hard way.

O ga

Lol.....banana republic

tollyboy5:

Yahaya Bello is now the beloved lol 😂

It is finished

It is completely finished

What a joke!
It's time for Nigerians to take over their country.
If these evil people are allowed to continue what we are witnessing today is just the beginning.

Alleged Defamation: Federal Government Lists Godswill Akpabio, Yahaya Bello As Testifiers Against Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan
https://www.alexa.ng/2025/05/alleged-defamation-federal-government.html

It took VDM a visit to EFCC to know that after God Almighty is Government.

You see a trained Lawyer with her yellow paw paw face go on Live TV and allege the number three (3) man of a country of an assassination attempt and expect him to sweep it under the carpet ?

Natasha Akpoti- Uduaghan will be used as a clear example for people who have a speciality in running their mouths and using gender as a bait to commit offence.

The woman allowed the mob mentality people lead her to a point of no return.

She is in hot soup !

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣


See people who will turn your lives around for good.

People who bandits and BOKO HARAM IS killing their people in thousands.


I don't blame this useless people, I blame Nigerians who can't think like normal human beings.

emkz:
Natashism

Natashism: is an infection whose major symptom is the artistry of prostituting from one controversy to another without following any to the end or supplying evidence on claims made.

Supply evidence in the court of public opinion where trial was initiated by them. They didn't.

File a case in court and present evidence. No.

Okay, file evidence in senate petition. They filed affidavit.

What kind of law are they teaching?

The virus has caused a pandemic of endless drama.

Say NO to possession of Natashism.

All these could not have happened if she had simply moved to her seat.

But without authorization, she went to Interparliamentary Union and claimed to have ed as an independent with the insignia "Nigeria" boldly in front of her. For that alone, she must he punished. Her issue with Akpabio is a separate matter.

If she ed as an independent, she had no right to sit behind the "Nigeria" insignia without authorization. That way, she made herself a representative of the country, whereas she went there to peddle her issue with Akpabio.

That is treason.

IyanAtiEgusi:
emkz


Natashism: A condition marked by the compulsive habit of jumping from one controversy to another, showcasing performative engagement without ever resolving issues or providing evidence for claims made.

saphiere:
Women can't see the light of the day once the Walk through the corridors of power

Natasha is no different from Yeye Bello and Akpaabio, they're all birds of the same feather.

All planned
2027 is not far 👍

So Akpabio can longer defend himself in court. The federal government is doing it on his behalf. Misplaced priority. It clearly shows that we don't have serious people in government. All we have are those who keep chasing shadows here and there.

Tor we warned her o, not to allow these Kwenu people push her into trouble, now dem don Dey come for her head. Hmmm

Newsgeek24:
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https://news360ng.com/fg-lineup-akpabio-yahaya-as-testifiers-against-sen-natasha-in-alleged-criminal-suit/

e don set

This is the same Yahaya Bello whom the EFCC chairman promised to prosecute, stating that he would resign if he failed

They just found a job for yahaya Bello. Looks like his sin has been forgiven and for gotten by the creator of Lagos. The Eagle is actually owned by politicians

Let her go and supply proof and also defend herself.

shortgun:
What a joke!
It's time for Nigerians to take over their country.
If these evil people are allowed to continue what we are witnessing today is just the beginning.

You guys are not ready yet.