‘One Day One Trouble’ – Natasha files N5 billion defamation suit against another Senator

Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has filed a N5 billion lawsuit against Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi before the Federal High Court, Abuja division.

Akpoti-Uduaghan accused Nwaebonyi of defamation over several alleged false statements made during media interviews in March 2025.

As reported by The Nigerian Tribune, one of the main accusations stemmed from an interview where Senator Nwaebonyi appeared as a guest on Channels TV’s Sunrise Daily on March 6, 2025, and allegedly referred to Senator Natasha as a “gold digger,” “habitual liar,” and “habitual blackmailer.”

Senator Natasha’s legal team, led by M.J. Numa, SAN, filed the lawsuit and highlighted videos published on YouTube, particularly one from News Central TV on March 27, 2025.

In this clip, Senator Nwaebonyi allegedly stated that Senator Natasha’s marriage was a product of blackmail and that she had once demanded N10 billion from her husband.

The same video also reportedly contained accusations that she had falsely alleged sexual harassment against a former presidential aide.

“These defamatory statements have since caused the claimant considerable distress, reputational harm, embarrassment, and emotional distress,” the writ declared.

Senator Natasha’s demands from Nwaebonyi

According to reports, Senator Natasha is now seeking N5 billion in damages, claiming that these actions have severely damaged her reputation and public standing.

In addition, the Kogi state lawmaker is demanding a retraction of the defamatory statements and an apology in national newspapers and other media outlets within seven days of the court’s judgment.

Senator Natasha, the claimant, is also seeking an order of perpetual injunction to prevent the defendant and his associates from publishing further defamatory comments.

However, the court proceedings have not yet been assigned a hearing date, as the defendant is expected to respond within 21 days from the date of service of the writ.

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