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*Immigration Seizes Senator Natasha’s Passport at Abuja Airport, Cites “Security Orders”*

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s international passport was briefly seized by Nigerian immigration officers at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Wednesday morning, causing a momentary travel scare before she eventually boarded a British Airways flight to London.

Eyewitnesses at the airport said the senator, representing Kogi Central, arrived at the international terminal with her husband, Chief Emmanuel Uduaghan, only to be stopped by immigration officials who flagged her as a “national security risk.” The incident occurred in the early hours of July 24, 2025, just before boarding commenced for the London-bound flight.

Travellers reported that Senator Natasha remained calm and composed throughout the ordeal, insisting that the officers had no legal authority to seize her passport. “The court never authorised this. You have no right to hold my passport,” she was overheard telling the officers, while urging them to allow her to proceed.

It was believed that the directive to hold her travel documents was issued from above. No official explanation was provided to the senator at the time of the seizure, further fueling suspicions of political interference.

Chief Uduaghan was seen making a series of urgent phone calls as the delay dragged on. Minutes later, the senator’s passport was returned without any formal explanation, allowing her to swiftly proceed through immigration and board her flight just in time.

The incident has sparked quiet murmurs of concern over the use of security agencies for political purposes, with observers describing the situation as an unnecessary embarrassment and a potential abuse of institutional power. Neither the Nigeria Immigration Service nor the office of the Senate President has issued a statement on the matter.


https://newsdirectng.com/immigration-seizes-senator-natashas-passport-at-abuja-airport-cites-security-orders/

Tomorrow she will think twice before trying to blackmail anyone. Lietasha is a serial blackmailer!

Tinubu must return to Lagos, Akpabio and Wike to Kuje. This I have seen, this is a fact.

Nigeria is not a serious country. Instead of creating a good environment for business to strive, the politicians are busy fighting a woman.

Mushmush:
Tomorrow she will think twice before trying to blackmail anyone. Lietasha is a serial blackmailer!

Una turn go pass very soon and the intimidation will be passed to you people.

Just ask Tinubu how it feels like?


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Smartcitizen:
Una turn go pass very soon and the intimidation will be passed to you people.

Just ask Tinubu how it feels like?


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Go and take your pills. Say no to drugs. It's not good for you

The Senate has become a joke.

Validated:
Tinubu must return to Lagos, Akpabio and Wike to Kuje. This I have seen, this is a fact.

Amen. I second!

Nigeria is a terrible place for due process.

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Validated:
Tinubu must return to Lagos, Akpabio and Wike to Kuje. This I have seen, this is a fact.

Absolutely

However, after some minutes of questioning, she was reportedly cleared and allowed to continue with her travel plans.

Mushmush:
Tomorrow she will think twice before trying to blackmail anyone. Lietasha is a serial blackmailer!

Go and take your drugs.
It's long overdue.

Tinubu and Akpabio will destroy this country completely

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