NEWS

FG files new cybercrime charge against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan

Daily Dispatch June 23, 2025

Following its unsuccessful attempt to detain Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on June 19, 2025, the Federal Government has intensified its legal pursuit by initiating a new case against her at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The fresh charge, numbered FHC/ABJ/CR/195/25, was filed on May 22,

NEWS

Allegations against Akpabio: Northern youths task Senator Natasha on evidence

Daily Dispatch June 18, 2025

…Demand Immediate Action, Transparency The Northern Youth Council of Nigeria has challenged the Senator representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to provide “concrete evidence” to substantiate her allegations of sexual harassment against President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio. The group, made the call at a press conference at Arewa

COLUMNS

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 narrative being peddled, the decision to prosecute Senator Akpoti is neither a vendetta

NEWS

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

FEATURES

Enough of the Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Distraction, Nigeria is More

Daily Dispatch March 7, 2025

By Abdul Isa Jaji Integrity is central not just in public conduct but in private endeavours. To lack integrity, especially in public affairs, is an anathema that erodes trust and respect. It is for this reason that it is canvassed that those elected or appointed into public institutions should be individuals who have values of […]