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Setting The Record Straight: Prosecution Of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Is Legal, Proper, And Not A Gag On Free Speech

Daily Dispatch May 24, 2025

By Mr. Nnamdi Ikechi Recent public commentary on the Federal Government’s decision to file criminal charges against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has been riddled with misconceptions, political undertones, and an unfortunate misrepresentation of the facts. Contrary to the sensational

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ActionAid Nigeria condemns criminal charges against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan

Daily Dispatch May 23, 2025

….calls on FG to End the Abuse of State Power ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) has condemned the criminal charges leveled against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan by the Federal Government, calling for an end in the abuse of state power. ActionAid Nigeria, in a statement by its Country Director, said it is alarmed by the Federal Government’s decision […]

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More trouble for Senator Natasha as FG files criminal defamation charges against her

Daily Dispatch May 23, 2025

The federal government has filed criminal charges against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central Senatorial District, over her comments on a live television show. She was said to have made specific criminal allegations during a live broadcast on Channels Television’s Politics Today on April 3, 2025. During the interview, she accused Senate

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Akwa Ibom Adopts Tinubu, Akpabio, Eno As Sole Candidates In 2027

Daily Dispatch May 16, 2025

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has declared that the people of Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial District, and the entire people of Akwa Ibom State have endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, himself and the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno as unopposed candidates in the 2027 general elections Akpabio stated this on […]

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Akpabio hails Governor Eno at 61

Daily Dispatch April 24, 2025

…Says he prioritises people’s interests over self President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has felicitated Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno on his 61st birthday. Akpabio, in a congratulatory message signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh stated that Governor Eno’s commitment to democratic values has earned him

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Akpabio, Natasha: Who’s the victim, who’s the villain?

Daily Dispatch March 13, 2025

By Bola BOLAWOLEturnpot@gmail.com 0803 251 0193 The sex-for-favour tango between the Senate President, Mr. Godswill Akpabio, and another senator, Mrs. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, is the latest scandal in town. Nigeria is a country of one scandal, one moment. So, expect the wind to blow over this scandal quickly. The heat generated may soon get too much […]