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LAGOS — The Nigerian government has pressed charges against a senator who accused one of the country's top politicians of plotting to kill her.In April, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan alleged that Godswill Akpabio, the Senate president, and Yahaya Bello, a former state governor, wanted to "eliminate" her. Both have denied the accusation.Weeks before, Akpoti-Uduaghan had accused the Senate president of sexually harassing her - an allegation he has also denied.The government has now filed charges with the High Court, saying Akpoti-Uduaghan's assassination allegation defamed Akpabio and Bello.In the charge sheet, seen by the BBC, Nigeria's attorney general referenced a live interview broadcast by Nigeria's Channels TV last month.In the interview, Akpoti-Uduaghan spoke of...
May 23, 2025
Nigerian government sues senator over assassination claims
May 23, 2025
US to impose sanctions on Sudan after alleged use of chemical weapons
May 22, 2025
Trump confronts South Africa's Ramaphosa with baseless claims of systematic killing of white farmers
May 21, 2025
Former DR Congo PM sentenced to hard labor on corruption charge
May 19, 2025
Kenya's ex-justice minister 'deported' from Tanzania
May 14, 2025
South Africa's President Ramaphosa says Afrikaners resettling in US are 'cowards'
May 08, 2025
South African opposition politician hits out after failing to get UK visa
May 07, 2025
Sudan paramilitary attacks leave key city without power
May 06, 2025
Top UN court rejects Sudan's bid to sue UAE for genocide
May 05, 2025
Rwanda confirms talks with US about taking in migrants
