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Akpoti-Uduaghan for accusing Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual assault, with her allowances and security withdrawn for six months.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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UK government vows to push ahead with welfare vote despite rebellion
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has confirmed that the UK government will proceed with a vote on welfare reform despite facing significant rebellion from Labour MPs, with over 120 signing an amendment against the bill. The potential defeat could undermine Keir Starmer's leadership and create internal conflicts within the party, as the proposed changes would reduce disability benefit eligibility for around 800,000 people. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner...
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