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Why I Issued ‘Mock’ Apology To Akpabio – Natasha
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Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has asked a Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss a motion filed by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, who is seeking a court order for her to delete a satirical Facebook post and issue a public apology.
The controversial apology, shared on April 27, poked fun at Akpabio’s leadership style and was widely interpreted as a bold jab in response to her suspension from the Senate. Akpabio’s legal team argues that the post violates an earlier court directive issued in April, which barred both parties from making public statements about the ongoing legal dispute—particularly concerning allegations of sexual harassment.
Citing that court order, Akpabio’s lawyers are requesting that the court compel Natasha to remove the post from all her social media platforms and publish a formal apology in two national dailies, with proof of compliance.
But in a counter-affidavit, Akpoti-Uduaghan insisted the post did not breach any court directive. According to her legal team, it was a creative expression of her frustration and a non-violent way to protest what she considers an unjust suspension from the red chamber.
Her lawyers further described Akpabio’s motion as a form of intimidation and a veiled attempt to silence her amid ongoing legal hostilities.
The dispute between the two senators traces back to a heated disagreement over Senate sitting arrangements in February. The confrontation escalated when Akpoti-Uduaghan accused Akpabio of sexual harassment—a move that preceded her suspension in March.
Since then, both parties have been locked in a legal showdown.
Natasha had filed a ₦100 billion defamation suit against Akpabio and his aide, along with a ₦300 million claim for legal costs. She alleged that a social media post by Akpabio’s aide misrepresented her as incompetent and focused more on appearance than legislative work.
In a counter move, the wife of Senate President Akpabio filed two lawsuits against Senator Natasha, demanding ₦350 billion in damages for allegedly tarnishing her husband’s reputation.
The court is expected to hear arguments on May 12 on whether Akpoti-Uduaghan must take down the post and issue an apology—or whether the court will rule in her favour, affirming her right to free expression in the context of political satire.
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has officially been sworn in for a seventh consecutive term after securing victory in the country’s disputed January elections, extending his nearly four-decade rule.
Tight security was observed across Kampala ahead of the inauguration ceremony, with armoured vehicles and security operatives deployed around key areas. Authorities said the measures were put in place to maintain order during the event.
Museveni, 81, was declared winner of the presidential election with more than 70 percent of the vote and is expected to remain in office until 2031. His main challenger, Bobi Wine, rejected the outcome, alleging widespread electoral malpractice including ballot stuffing. Electoral officials denied the accusations and maintained that the poll was credible.
Bobi Wine, whose real name is Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, later fled Uganda, claiming he feared for his safety and accusing the government of targeting opposition figures.
Museveni first took power in 1986 after leading a rebel movement and has since remained one of Africa’s longest-serving leaders. Analysts believe this latest term could potentially be his last, although he has not publicly indicated any plans to step down.
Attention has also turned to Museveni’s son, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who is widely seen as a possible successor. However, the military chief has faced criticism over controversial social media posts directed at opposition politicians.
At least 100 civilians were killed in a Nigerian military airstrike on a crowded market in Tumfa, Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State, northwest Nigeria, Amnesty International said on Tuesday.
The strike hit the remote market on Sunday, May 10, 2026, with many victims reportedly being women and girls.
This is now the second deadly airstrike on a crowded market in northern Nigeria within the past one month, following a similar incident in April that reportedly killed more than 100 people.
Amnesty International has called on Nigerian authorities to immediately open an independent and thorough investigation into the incident.
Nigeria has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Jordan on defence cooperation and intelligence sharing.
According to the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, the agreement was signed in Amman, Jordan, during a meeting with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Jordanian Armed Forces, Major General Yousef A. Alhnaity.
Matawalle said that the partnership is aimed at strengthening collaboration between both countries in tackling evolving security threats, especially crimes and attacks that are asymmetric and cross-border in nature.
He added that the agreement reflects the commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to promoting peace, security, and stability across the country through strategic
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