Yahaya Bello awarded N1bn in defamation case against Natasha Akpoti
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- •On April 24, 2026, a Nigerian court ruled that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan must pay N1 billion in damages to former Governor Yahaya Bello for defamation.
- •Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan publicly stated she will not pay the full N1 billion damages awarded to Yahaya Bello.
- •On April 25, 2026, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan filed an appeal against the defamation judgment at a higher court.
- •The defamation suit was brought by Yahaya Bello, a former governor, against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.
- •The court's decision was reported across multiple Nigerian news outlets including ThisDay, Premium Times, and Vanguard.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If the appellate court upholds the N1 billion damages ruling Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan will be legally required to pay the damages, potentially affecting her financial standing and political image.
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AFRICAThisDay (Nigeria)Natasha Rejects N1bn Defamation Judgment, Heads to Appeal CourtAFRICAPremium Times (Nigeria)Yahaya Bello won’t get ‘shishi’ of N1 billion damages awarded him – Natasha Uduaghan-AkpotiAFRICAVanguard (Nigeria)N1bn: Yahaya Bello wins defamation suit against Natasha Akpoti-UduaghanAFRICA