The Nigerian Senate suspended Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for accusing Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual assault, with her allowances and security withdrawn for six months. The ethics committee rejected her accusation, leading to her removal from the chamber. Akpoti-Uduaghan has filed a lawsuit seeking damages, while critics question the ethics committee’s handling of the case.
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EU clears venture overseeing fighter jet project
The European Commission has approved a joint venture among BAE Systems (UK), Leonardo (Italy), and the Japan Aircraft Industrial Enhancement Co for the production of a next-generation fighter jet, responding to concerns over reliance on US defense equipment. This initiative, part of the Global Combat Air Programme, aims to have aircraft operational by 2035, enhancing defense capabilities against rising threats from Russia and China. The UK's recent defense plan includes substantial investments in modernization, highlighting...
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