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ARISE TV uNDER FIRE FOR SHIELDING NATASHA, ACCUSED OF SUPPRESSING AUDIO EVIDENCE
In what is quickly becoming a media credibility scandal, Arise TV’s Morning Show is under fire for allegedly sanitizing its coverage of the now-infamous feud between Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and activist Dr. Sandra Duru.
The show’s hosts—Rufai Oseni, Ojy Okpe, and Ayo Mairo-Ese—are being accused of deliberately suppressing crucial audio evidence and failing to disclose major revelations made during Dr. Duru’s explosive May 1st Instagram Live session.
Sandra Duru, in that live broadcast, dropped a series of bombshell allegations. She claimed Senator Natasha bribed media organisation Arise TV, and bought recognition through bogus awards to launder her public image.
Duru went further, stating that Natasha orchestrated a false sexual harassment allegation against a the Senate President GodswillAkpabio, using her influence to manipulate public narratives.
Most damningly, she played parts of audio recordings that appeared to be private conversations between herself and Senator Natasha, which, if verified, suggest coordination in discrediting political opponents and silencing dissent.
Yet, Arise TV, in its May 5th Morning Show segment, barely scratched the surface of these allegations. Instead of providing an unfiltered platform for public scrutiny, the crew pivoted toward defending Natasha—questioning Sandra’s credibility while failing to play or even acknowledge the full scope of the leaked audios.
They also omitted the fact that the two women were clearly in active communication, undermining claims that Dr. Duru’s attacks came out of nowhere.
The omission has fueled growing speculation that Arise TV may have compromised its editorial independence. Critics now question whether the station is acting as an impartial news platform or as a tool for damage control on behalf of powerful political interests.
While Duru’s own motivations remain controversial—her dramatic tone and history of political entanglements have raised legitimate questions—this does not excuse Arise TV’s selective reporting and clear failure to provide balanced coverage.
The revelations from Duru’s live include:
Alleged media bribery by Senator Natasha to suppress negative coverage.
Manipulated award recognitions, allegedly paid for to boost political legitimacy.
A false sexual harassment campaign purportedly designed to eliminate a political threat.
Leaked voice calls, in which both women allegedly discussed coordinated efforts to control media narratives.
If even a portion of these allegations prove credible, they strike at the heart of public trust—both in the media and in political accountability. Arise TV’s refusal to confront these claims transparently only deepens the crisis.
This saga is not just about two women in conflict. It is about the integrity of Nigerian journalism, the weaponization of money and influence, and the urgent need for truth in a dangerously distorted information environment.
