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JUSUN Strike Delays Natasha Akpoti’s Defamation Trial

The ongoing industrial action by the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has disrupted court proceedings nationwide—including the highly anticipated defamation trial of suspended Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan . Originally scheduled for Tuesday, May 21, 2025 , the hearing was postponed due to the strike, which commenced on Monday, May 20, 2025 , as part of the union’s protest over unmet demands. Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s lead counsel, West Idahosa, SAN , confirmed that the case could not proceed as planned because of the strike-related shutdown of judicial activities at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court . A Trial on Hold Amid Judicial Standstill Idahosa had earlier expressed concerns about whether the federal government would proceed with the arraignment as scheduled. He reiterated that his client remains law-abiding and fully prepared to face the court once proceedings resume. “As a […]

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Akpabio Slams ‘Rubbished’ Reports: Senate President Defends Musa, Denies Plenary Disrespect

Akpabio Fires Back: "No Senator Was Rubbished" in Senate Session Senate President Godswill Akpabio has vehemently denied viral social media claims that Senator Sani Musa (Niger East) was publicly humiliated during plenary for allegedly failing to define "harmonised," calling the reports "misleading and untrue." In a Friday statement, Akpabio reaffirmed the Senate’s commitment to respect and procedural integrity. What Actually Happened in Plenary Akpabio clarified the sequence: Musa’s Recognition: Called to speak on legislative business. Procedural Interruption: Senator Abdul Ningi raised a point of order requiring immediate ruling per Senate rules. Orderly Transition: Plenary continued seamlessly without targeting Musa. "At no point was Senator Musa ridiculed or embarrassed. Senate decorum remains inviolable."― Akpabio’s official statement Musa’s Credentials: Tax Reform Architect The Senate President spotlighted Musa’s critical contributions: Joint Finance Committee Chair: Key architect of fiscal policies. Tax Reform Triumph: Led the Conference Committee that harmonized landmark tax […]

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NUJ at 70: Akpabio Demands Media Rebirth – ‘Break News, Not Society’ in Digital Age

NUJ’s 70th Milestone: Akpabio Calls for Ethical Revolution in Journalism Senate President Godswill Akpabio has challenged the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) to lead a "reorientation toward ethical, nation-building journalism" during its 70th-anniversary visit to the National Assembly. Marking the landmark event, Akpabio condemned social media misinformation while pledging support for the union’s Media Enhancement Bill. Akpabio’s Mandate: From Antagonism to Partnership In a direct address to NUJ President Comrade Alhassan Yahaya and delegates: "Colonial masters are gone. Journalism must evolve beyond fighting government to partnering for progress under Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda."Key directives: Combat Misinformation: "Breaking news should not break society" – prioritize accuracy over speed. Tech Adoption: Embrace innovation to educate the public on journalism’s value. Reframe Narratives: Reject the myth that "bad news sells better than good news." NUJ’s Asks: Media Enhancement Bill & Anniversary Plans Legislative Push: Yahaya formally requested Akpabio’s backing for the Media Enhancement Bill to […]

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Activist Sandra Duru Accuses Natasha of Lying About Akpabio

A UK-based activist, Sandra Duru , also known as Prof. Mgbeke, has alleged that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan , the suspended senator representing Kogi Central, fabricated sexual harassment claims against Senate President Godswill Akpabio . During a Facebook live session on Thursday, Duru accused Senator Natasha of attempting to recruit her into a smear campaign against Akpabio by offering N200 million to accuse him of organ harvesting. Duru claimed that audio recordings of phone conversations between her and the senator were sufficient evidence to support her allegations. “So I had to redirect her back to my question, and she then said it (sexual advances) didn’t happen. ‘I don’t have evidence,’” Duru recounted. Duru’s Confrontation with Senator Natasha Duru described her interaction with Senator Natasha as confrontational, accusing her of dishonesty and divisiveness. “I told Natasha, ‘You are a pathological liar. You […]

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“Sandra Duru’s Claims Against Me Are False, Says Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan”

Senator Natasha Denies Allegations Made by Sandra Duru The suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan , has refuted allegations made against her by UK-based Nigerian businesswoman Sandra Duru , also known as Prof. Mgbeke. Duru’s claims, aired during a Facebook livestream on Thursday evening, accused Senator Natasha of orchestrating a media campaign to discredit Senate President Godswill Akpabio and weaken President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration . In the livestream, Duru alleged that Senator Natasha falsely accused Akpabio of sexual harassment and attempted to recruit her into a smear campaign by offering large sums of money in both naira and US dollars. Duru also claimed that the ultimate goal was to oust Akpabio, a key ally of President Tinubu, from his position as Senate President. To substantiate her claims, Duru played several audio recordings, which she claimed were phone conversations […]

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Afenifere Raises Alarm Over Alleged Ethnic Plot to Sabotage Tinubu’s Administration

The Pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere , has sounded the alarm over what it describes as a deliberate and dangerous conspiracy to undermine President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration . The group alleges that certain individuals are falsely branding his government as a “Yoruba government” in an attempt to stir ethnic division and derail his re-election bid. In a strongly worded press statement issued on Friday and signed by its National Organising Secretary, Apagun Omololu , Afenifere condemned the alleged plot, citing revelations made by Dr. Sandra Duru regarding her conversation with suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan . According to Afenifere, Akpoti-Uduaghan admitted to a clandestine effort to provoke tribal sentiments against Tinubu’s presidency. “This is no light accusation. It is a revelation that demands reflection from patriots and repudiation from all who still hold Nigeria dear,” the group declared. Tinubu’s Mandate: A […]

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Senate Feud: Court Bars Akpabio, Natasha From Speaking To Press

A Federal High Court in Abuja has issued an order restraining all parties involved in the suit filed by Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and three others from making public comments about the case. Justice Binta Nyako, who presided over the matter, gave the directive on Friday after Akpabio’s lawyer, Kehinde Ogunwumiju, SAS, raised concerns that Akpoti-Uduaghan had been granting television interviews regarding the lawsuit. In her ruling, Justice Nyako stated that “all parties and their lawyers must refrain from granting press interviews related to the case.” The court further ruled that proceedings must not be streamed on social media platforms, effectively limiting public discourse on the case while it remains before the judiciary.

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