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Trouble for Akpabio as Natasha takes sexual harassment case to UN
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has taken her battle against Senate President Godswill Akpabio to the United Nations, alleging sexual harassment and political victimization.
Speaking at Tuesday’s Women in Parliament session of the Inter-Parliamentary Union Meeting in New York, the Kogi Central lawmaker broke down in tears as she narrated her ordeal.
Rivers Assembly Complex Gates Locked as Fubara Arrives
A drama ensued at the Rivers State House of Assembly Complex on Wednesday when Governor Siminalayi Fubara arrived at the quarters, but the entrance gate was locked.
The report states that the security personnel at the complex locked the gates when the governor’s convoy arrived; however, their action was based on the lack of official communication between the governor and the Assembly.
Lagos activates emergency response following Diphtheria outbreak
The Lagos State Government has mobilized its Emergency Response Committee in response to a diphtheria outbreak at the King’s College Lagos boarding house, Victoria Island Annex.
State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, confirmed the activation of containment measures in a statement on Monday, assuring the public that the situation is under control and urging against panic.
Sokoto/Kebbi battles meningitis outbreak
Health authorities in Sokoto and Kebbi States have confirmed an outbreak of meningitis, raising concerns over public health and prompting an urgent response from the state government and medical experts.
The outbreak has led to an increased number of suspected cases, with several patients receiving treatment in health facilities across the states.
Rufai Dumps APC to SDP
On Monday, March 10, 2025, El-Rufai, a prominent political figure from the north and a key supporter of former Lagos governor Bola Tinubu during the 2023 presidential election, announced his defection from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Social Democratic Party (SDP), one of the opposition parties.
The former governor of Kaduna stated that the APC has strayed from the vision of its founding fathers. El-Rufai played a significant role in the merger of parties that established the APC in 2013.
WCQ: Chelle Drops Musa, Iheanacho, Lists 23 For Rwanda, Zimbabwe
Musa was among the surprise inclusions in Chelle’s 39-player provisional list for the World Cup Qualifiers, with fans questioning his selection after nearly a year of absence. However, in the final list for the games scheduled for next week, the Malian manager, who will be leading the Super Eagles for the first time, removed the Kano Pillars player and Iheanacho of Middlesbrough.
PSG Knock Liverpool Out Of Champions League After Penalties
Paris Saint-Germain clinched a spot in the quarter-finals of the Champions League on Tuesday, overcoming Liverpool 4-1 in a penalty shoot-out after an intense match. Trailing 1-0 from the first leg, PSG leveled the tie with an early goal from Ousmane Dembélé at Anfield. Despite numerous chances for both sides, the score remained tied after 90 minutes and extra time, leading to the shoot-out.
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