Nigerian Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan faces six charges for statements against top officials, granted bail.

Nigerian Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was arraigned in Abuja for allegedly making damaging statements against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello. She faces six charges related to these statements and was granted bail on her own recognizance by Justice Mohammed Umar. Akpoti-Uduaghan pleaded not guilty, and her trial is set for September 22.