Nigerian senator sued by government over assassination claims

The Nigerian government has charged Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for defamation after she accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Governor Yahaya Bello of plotting to kill her, claims both men deny. This follows her earlier allegation of sexual harassment against Akpabio, which led to her six-month suspension from the senate for alleged disruptive behavior. The charges, referenced in a recent interview, assert that her statements could damage the reputations of Akpabio and Bello, with Akpoti-Uduaghan yet to publicly respond.

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