Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is a prominent Nigerian politician representing Kogi State. Known for her advocacy on various social issues, she has been a vocal critic of government policies and a strong defender of democratic principles. Recently, she made headlines due to a dramatic clash in the Senate over a seat relocation issue, where she refused to comply with a directive from Senate leadership, asserting her rights and privileges as a senator.
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Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was involved in another confrontation at the National Assembly.
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in fresh row at Senate office
Nigeria· 2026-02-16
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended by the Senate, a decision affirmed by the Court of Appeal.
Appeal Court Affirms Natasha Akpoti Suspension by SenateNigeria· 2026-02-09
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan condemned the arrests, describing them as an attempt to suppress democratic expression.
52 Arrested Were Not Protesters, Says IGNigeria· 2026-01-18
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan described the outcome as a vindication of her position.
Court Strikes Out FG's Criminal Charges Against NatashaNigeria· 2026-01-15Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has distributed more than 2,000 bags of rice and other relief items to constituents as part of her Christmas outreach.
Natasha shares Christmas rice with constituents in KogiNigeria· 2025-12-24
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has gained prominence for her outspoken criticism of Senate leadership.
Akpabio takes Natasha suspension case to the Supreme CourtNigeria· 2025-12-22
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has revealed that she has been approached multiple times to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress but firmly rejected the idea.
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Rejects APC Defection OffersNigeria· 2025-12-14
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, will return to the National Assembly later this month after completing her six-month suspension.
Natasha Akpoti Returns to Senate After Suspension, London TrNigeria· 2025-09-08
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has linked her six-month suspension to her accusation of sexual harassment against the senate president.
Suspended Nigerian senator refused entry to National Assembly
United Kingdom· 2025-07-22Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was barred from entering parliament after accusing the Senate president of sexual harassment.
Nigerian MP barred from Senate after sexual harassment claims
Kenya· 2025-07-22Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended for six months following a disagreement with the Senate leadership.
Senate Awaits Court Ruling on Akpoti-Uduaghan RecallNigeria· 2025-07-13
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is currently on suspension and was replaced by Aniekan Bassey.
Senate Names Bassey New Committee ChairmanNigeria· 2025-07-11
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was removed as chairperson of the Senate Committee on Diaspora and Non-Governmental Organisations.
Senate Reshuffle: Akpabio Removes Akpoti-UduaghanNigeria· 2025-07-11Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended by the Senate for alleged gross misconduct and later had her suspension nullified by the court.
Senate's Conditions for Natasha Akpoti's ReturnNigeria· 2025-07-05
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was found guilty of contempt by the Federal High Court in Abuja.
Natasha Akpoti Found Guilty of ContemptNigeria· 2025-07-04Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended by the Nigerian Senate for six months, but a Federal High Court ruled that the suspension was excessive and unconstitutional.
Court Orders Senate to Reinstate NatashaNigeria· 2025-07-04Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended by the Nigerian Senate for six months, but a Federal High Court ruled that the suspension was excessive and unconstitutional.
Court Orders Senate to Reinstate NatashaNigeria· 2025-07-04Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is a suspended Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District who was granted bail after being accused of making defamatory statements.
Natasha Akpoti Granted N50m BailNigeria· 2025-06-19
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is facing arraignment over alleged defamation against Senate President Godswill Akpabio.
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Arraignment: Defamation Case BeginsNigeria· 2025-06-19
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is a suspended senator representing Kogi Central whose family home was attacked.
Attack on Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan's Home: One ArrestedNigeria· 2025-06-18
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is a suspended senator accused of making defamatory statements during a live television broadcast.
Court Rejects Arrest in Natasha's Defamation SuitNigeria· 2025-06-16
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is the respondent in the appeal against Godswill Akpabio.
Court Strikes Out Motions, Imposes FineNigeria· 2025-06-11
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is a senator from Kogi Central District who shares concerns about the violence related to solid minerals.
Illegal Mining Fuels Terrorism in NigeriaNigeria· 2025-06-09
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan denied any connection with a viral audio and video purportedly featuring her in a conversation regarding blackmail.
Natasha Akpoti Denies Viral Tape Alleging Tinubu BlackmailNigeria· 2025-06-05
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is a suspended senator accused of defamation against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello.
Judiciary Strike Delays Natasha’s Defamation ArraignmentNigeria· 2025-06-04
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan will appear in court on Tuesday, as summoned.
Natasha to appear in court TuesdayNigeria· 2025-06-02Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended for six months without due process, according to the affidavit filed by ALDRAP.
Lawyers sue senators to refund salaries over poor performanceNigeria· 2025-05-28
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan's legal team raised concerns over selective justice regarding her unresolved petitions.
Natasha lawyers slam bias over ignored petitionsNigeria· 2025-05-28
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is a suspended senator facing legal action from the Federal Government over alleged defamatory remarks.
Natasha’s lawyers promise defence with ‘factual evidence’Nigeria· 2025-05-24
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan alleged that Godswill Akpabio and Yahaya Bello wanted to eliminate her.
Nigerian senator sued by government over assassination claimsUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-23