• Hausa Edition
  • Podcast
  • Conferences
  • LeVogue Magazine
  • Business News
  • Print Advert Rates
  • Online Advert Rates
  • Contact Us
Sunday, July 6, 2025
Leadership Newspapers
Read in Hausa
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
Leadership Newspapers
No Result
View All Result

Alleged Defamation: Court Sets June 19 For Natasha’s Arraignment Amid Witness Credibility Saga

by Kunle Olasanmi and Leadership News
3 weeks ago
in News
Natasha Akpoti

Natasha Akpoti

Share on WhatsAppShare on FacebookShare on XTelegram

The Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, has fixed June 19, 2025, for the arraignment of the suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, in a defamation case brought against her by the Federal Government on behalf of Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello.

Advertisement

The arraignment, which was initially set for June 3, was adjourned following procedural delays. A reminder notice obtained from the court’s registrar, Hiradi Dada, and signed on June 5, confirmed that all parties were expected to appear for the proceedings.

The charge stemmed from claims advanced by Akpabio and Bello, with figures such as Ms. Sandra Duru, a.k.a ‘Prof Mgbeke’, listed as key witnesses.

However, public outrage deepened following revelations by Ken Okolugbo, communications aide to Akpabio, who in a now-deleted social media post, confessed to participating in a plot to blackmail Senator Natasha. Okolugbo admitted to meetings with Duru and others in London aimed at fabricating evidence to malign the embattled female Senator. He, however, subsequently claimed that his X account was hacked and that he did not make sure post.

Further complicating the case, media activist Obinna Oparaku Akuwudike was arrested at 3am in Owerri, Imo State, on the orders of the Inspector General of Police. Obinna had gone public in an interview on Adeola Fayehun’s platform, alleging that he was paid ₦2.5 million by Duru to produce defamatory content against Natasha, and linking Akpabio to the scheme. His arrest has been seen by critics as part of a broader effort to silence dissenting voices and shield high-level political actors from scrutiny.

RELATED

NDLEA Arrests Drug Kingpin ‘Warri kinsman’ Over Drug Shipment

NDLEA Arrests Drug Kingpin ‘Warri kinsman’ Over Drug Shipment

15 minutes ago
Police Deny Purported Killing Of Officers

Police Arrest 5 Suspected Kidnappers In Oyo

19 minutes ago

Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan has expressed confidence that the truth will prevail, even as civic groups continued to demand that the Attorney General of the Federation and Inspector General of Police explain why a fugitive like Duru was being shielded from arrest while being used to prosecute a sitting Senator.


We’ve got the edge. Get real-time reports, breaking scoops, and exclusive angles delivered straight to your phone. Don’t settle for stale news. Join LEADERSHIP NEWS on WhatsApp for 24/7 updates →

Join Our WhatsApp Channel

BREAKING NEWS: Nigerians can now earn US Dollars from the comfort of their homes with Ultra-Premium domains, acquire them for as low as $1700 and profit as much as $25,000. Click here to learn how you can earn US Dollars consistently.


Tags: Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan
SendShareTweetShare
Previous Post

Dangote Refinery To Begin Nationwide Petrol, Diesel Distribution August 15

Next Post

Osun LG Verdict: APC Chieftain Seeks Tinubu’s Intervention To Avert Violence

Kunle Olasanmi and Leadership News

Kunle Olasanmi and Leadership News

You May Like

NDLEA Arrests Drug Kingpin ‘Warri kinsman’ Over Drug Shipment
News

NDLEA Arrests Drug Kingpin ‘Warri kinsman’ Over Drug Shipment

2025/07/06
Police Deny Purported Killing Of Officers
News

Police Arrest 5 Suspected Kidnappers In Oyo

2025/07/06
8 Die As Commercial Bus Rams Into Truck In Lagos
News

8 Die As Commercial Bus Rams Into Truck In Lagos

2025/07/06
African Manufacturers Urge Investment In Local Industries
Business

African Manufacturers Urge Investment In Local Industries

2025/07/06
Regularise Property Titles For Sustainable Housing Security, LASG Urges Homeowners
Business

Regularise Property Titles For Sustainable Housing Security, LASG Urges Homeowners

2025/07/06
Notore Chemical Industries Delists From NGX
Business

Notore Chemical Industries Delists From NGX

2025/07/06
Leadership Conference advertisement

LATEST

NDLEA Arrests Drug Kingpin ‘Warri kinsman’ Over Drug Shipment

Police Arrest 5 Suspected Kidnappers In Oyo

8 Die As Commercial Bus Rams Into Truck In Lagos

‘Super Falcons Ready For Tunisia Clash – Coach Madugu

SATH Soccer Tournament Earns Industry Praise for Business Engagement Through Sport

Super Falcons WAFCON 2024 Squad Numbers Revealed

Two Nigerian Referees Appointed For WAFU-B U-20 Tournament

NWFL: Nasarawa Amazons Players Rewarded With N25m For Impressive Season

NNL Super 8: Players With Accumulated Yellow Cards Will Not Be Suspended – NNL

Nigerian Forward Onuachu Joins Trabzonspor On Permanent Transfer

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.