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Natasha files N100.3bn defamation lawsuit Against Akpabio
According to the lawyer, the post, titled “Is the Local Content Committee of the Senate Natasha’s Birthright?” included a statement suggesting that Akpoti-Uduaghan believed being a lawmaker was only about “pancaking her face and wearing transparent outfits to the chambers.”
In a suit, marked CV/737/25, filed before the Federal Capital Territory High Court on 25 February 2025, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has accused the Senate President of defamation and filed a N100.3 billion in damages.
The suit was a fallout of the clash between Akpabio and the female Kogi lawmaker last week over the relocation of her seat.
Others joined as defendants in the suit are the Federal Republic of Nigeria; and the Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President, Mfon Patrick.
Akpoti-Uduaghan, through her lawyer, Victor Giwa, alleged that defamatory statements were made by the Senate President and published by his aide on Facebook.
According to the lawyer, the post, titled “Is the Local Content Committee of the Senate Natasha’s Birthright?” included a statement suggesting that Akpoti-Uduaghan believed being a lawmaker was only about “pancaking her face and wearing transparent outfits to the chambers.”
Giwa argued that the statement was defamatory, provocative, and disparaging, lowering his client’s dignity in the eyes of her colleagues and the public.
The Kogi lawmaker is, therefore, seeking, among others, “a declaration that the words, ‘It is bottled anger by the Kogi lawmaker, who knows nothing about legislative rules.
She thinks being a lawmaker is all about pancaking her face and wearing transparent outfits to the chambers,’ used and written by the third defendant at the prompting of the first and second defendants, is defamatory and intended to cause public opprobrium and disaffection toward the claimant.”
She also urged the court to restrain the defendants and their associates from making further defamatory statements against her on any platform.
However, the Senate spokesman, Senator Adaramodu, said Akpoti-Uduaghan would end up nowhere because “the parliament enjoys absolute privilege.”
“We are not aware of any suit for now but let me state here that the parliament enjoys absolute privilege in the conduct of its affairs and what it does in proper legislative setting is not actionable. This is all we can say for now,” Adaramodu said.
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Sanwo-Olu Opens Lagos State Commercial Court
“The establishment of the commercial court is a significant milestone in the state’s efforts to promote a conducive business environment and ensure efficient justice delivery”, Governor Sanwo-Olu said.
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared open the newly constructed commercial court of the high court of Lagos at Tapa, in Lagos Island.
The Governor described the new court as a game changer with cutting edged technology where economic barriers and business disputes would be addressed for economic growth believing the court would bring a new era in speedy dispensation of justice within months.
“This development is expected to enhance the state’s judicial system, particularly in commercial dispute resolution.
The establishment of the commercial court is a significant milestone in the state’s efforts to promote a conducive business environment and ensure efficient justice delivery”, Governor Sanwo-Olu said.
The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice Lawal Pedro SAN, said the State Government would continue to use the judiciary as a tool of economic growth in Lagos through the rule of law.
Pedro said the Lagos state revenue court would entertain matters on recovery of tax, levies, land use charges and prosecution of tax related issues.
Chief judge of Lagos, Justice Kazeem Olanrewaju Alogba, said the edifice would be used for the administration of justice.
The Federal Government has declared Friday, April 18, and Monday, April 21, 2025, as public holidays to mark Good Friday and Easter Monday.
This was disclosed by the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Tuesday.
He emphasised the importance of embodying the virtues of the sacrifice and love displayed by Jesus Christ, who had to die for the redemption of man, while greeting Christians on the joyous occasion.
In a statement by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Dr Magdalene Ajani, the minister called on Nigerians to use the holiday period to pray for the peace, unity, and stability of the nation.
Details later…
Some unknown gunmen have killed at least three policemen in Achi, Oji River Local Government Area, Enugu State.
Ohibaba.com learnt that the incident occurred at a checkpoint close to Ozudaa Market, Auchi.
Details of the incident are still sketchy as of the time of filing this report.
However, a viral gory video seen on Facebook by Ohibaba.com shows lifeless bodies of the slain policemen.
More to follow….
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