In the early hours of Tuesday, April 16, 2025, unidentified attackers armed with guns and cutlasses stormed the family house of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in Obeiba-Ihima, located in Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State.
According to intelligence reports, the attack happened around 1:00 a.m. and involved at least three armed men who vandalized parts of the building, including breaking window glasses.
The incident was immediately reported to security agencies by the Senator’s Chief Security Officer, Yakubu Ovanja.
In response to a distress call, officers from the Okehi Division quickly arrived at the scene.
No one was injured in the attack, and so far, no suspects have been arrested. However, security officials have assessed the damage and launched preliminary investigations.
Police sources quoted by Zagazola Makama revealed that the reason for the attack is not yet known.
As of the time of this report, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central Senatorial District, had not made any public comment about the incident.
Investigations are still ongoing as authorities continue efforts to uncover the motive behind the attack and find those responsible.
Akpabio Backs PDP’s Governor Eno’s Second Term Bid 24hrs After Tinubu Endorsement
By Jasmine | April 17, 2025
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has expressed support for Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno’s second term ambition—just a day after the governor publicly endorsed President Bola Tinubu for re-election.
Governor Eno, who belongs to the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), had on Tuesday declared his backing for President Tinubu’s second term in office.
In response, Akpabio, a prominent figure in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), returned the favour during a public lecture organised by the Faculty of Social Science at the University of Uyo. He praised the governor for his unusual political move and assured him of the APC’s support.
“Sir, for doing that, I am a member of the All Progressives Congress. I am speaking for the elders and to tell you we are also going to support you for a second term,” Akpabio stated, receiving applause from the audience, including Governor Eno.
“We will support you in whatever aspiration you have. Yesterday, you broke a record by being the first opposition governor to declare support for a second term bid of Mr Tinubu,” he added in his remarks.
Akpabio was represented at the event by Saviour Enyiekere, who is the Chairperson of the National Assembly Service Commission.
The event also celebrated Governor Eno’s recent academic accomplishment. A graduate of the University of Uyo, the governor recently earned a PhD in Political Science, focusing on Public Administration. He delivered a lecture titled, “Leading Economic Development in Sub-Nationals of the Nigerian Federation: The Arise Agenda.”
