IWD: Obi, Atiku condemn suppression of women in politics, demand justice for Akpoti-Uduaghan

As the world marked International Women’s Day, the duo of Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi and his Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) counterpart, Atiku Abubakar, used the occasion to spotlight the challenges faced by women in leadership with the recent suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan taking center stage in their reflections….

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China ramps up military spending while US looks to cut costs

China is set to increase its defense spending by about 7.2% in 2025, matching last year’s growth and reflecting President Xi Jinping’s ambition to build a military that can challenge the U.S. The outlay will rise to about 1.78 trillion yuan ($245 billion) this year, according to a Finance Ministry report released Wednesday at an annual parliamentary meeting in Beijing….

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‘It’s misconduct, not harassment’, Senate defends six-month suspension of Akpoti-Uduaghan

The Senate chamber has erupted into a storm of controversy following the six-month suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District. This decision has sparked heated debate across the country. The suspension, described by Senate Leader Bamidele Opeyemi as a disciplinary measure for “gross misconduct” and “blatant disregard for Senate rules,” has been…

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