Monday, June 29, 2026

Kogi Central senatorial district

April 1, 2025

Natasha defies curfew, arrives Kogi in helicopter to rousing welcome by supporters

Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan shunned the order, insisting that she would not shelve the plan to return to her constituency for Sallah break.

Natasha arriving in helicopter
March 24, 2025

Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s constituents submit petition to INEC for her recall

They said the petition arose from the constituents’ loss of confidence in Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan on the grounds of gross misconduct in the Senate.

Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan
March 5, 2025

Alleged Sexual Harassment: Natasha’s petition against Akpabio won’t stand, says ethics committee

Mr Akpabio denied harassing the lawmaker or anyone, stating he was raised well by his parents.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Credit: Natasha)
May 11, 2024

Natasha Akpoti decries abduction of Kogi university students, wants improved security in schools

Ms Akpoti-Uduaghan said learning environments must be protected from such attacks and urged security agencies to ensure the safe release of the students.

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan
October 16, 2023

Court fixes October 23 to rule on certificate forgery suit against SDP deputy guber candidate in Kogi

The government charged him with perjury, false declaration, use of false documents as genuine, and possession of a forged record.

FEDERAL HIGH COURT
July 30, 2023

Kogi 2023: Gov. Bello receives more PDP defectors

The group assured the governor of their full support for Mr Ododo and their commitment to securing victory for the APC in the upcoming election.

Gov. Yahaya Bello and PDP defectors
February 28, 2023

Natasha Akpoti loses as INEC declares APC candidate winner of Kogi Central senatorial seat

He said Mr Sadiku-Ohere garnered 52,132 votes against Ms Akpoti-Uduaghan’s 51,763 to clinch the seat, a difference of 369 votes between them.

Natasha Akpoti
February 24, 2023

I excavated highway to Natasha Akpoti’s hometown to prevent terrorists from using it: Yahaya Bello

Ms Akpoti, who wields significant influence in parts of Kogi, described the excavation of roads leading to localities considered her strongholds as politically motivated.

A composite of Yahaya Bello and bombed highway to Natasha Akpoti’s hometown used to illustrate the story.