Nigerian Govt Withdraws Second Criminal Defamation Case Against Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan The Nigerian government has withdrawn the second criminal defamation case against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, ending a high-profile legal battle. Filed by the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation, the charges stemmed from comments she made accusing former officials of plotting against her. The Federal High Court formally struck out the case, highlighting the need for restraint in prosecutorial powers. Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan hailed the decision as a vindication of democratic rights and freedom of expression. #NigeriaNews #FreeSpeech #AkpotiUduaghan

SERAP Demands Senate Reinstate Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan the Clerk of the National Assembly on August 28, noting that her six-month suspension had elapsed and citing a July court judgment that declared her suspension excessive and unlawful. However, the Acting Clerk, Dr. Yahaya Danzaria, said the matter remains subjudice due to an appeal filed by the Senate President. SERAP insisted that pending court cases cannot be used to block her resumption and demanded that her salaries and allowances be paid. #Senate #SERAP #NatashaAkpotiUduaghan