UN SAYS 53 CONGOLESE REFUGEES HAVE DIED IN BURUNDI. (PHOTO).

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 UN says 53 Congolese refugees have died in Burundi More than 50 refugees fleeing fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have died in neighbouring Burundi, the United Nations Refugee Agency told Reuters late on Friday. Of a total 53 deaths recorded, 25 people died due to a cholera outbreak, the agency said, while six others died from anemia and other complications related to malnutrition, it said. The U.N. said it was working with the health ministry and other partners to investigate the cause of the other deaths. More than 100,000 Congolese have sought refuge in Burundi since fighting near the border intensified in early December and rebels seized the town of Uvira, the UNHCR said. Jean Jacques Purusi, governor of South Kivu province where Uvira is located, described the situation in Burundi as "misery" and "a crisis completely forgotten by the international community and media." Congo's state and social affairs ministry said it was leading a humanita...

COURT ORDERS SENATE TO RECALL SUSPENDED SENATOR NATASHA AKPOTI-UDUAGHAN. (PHOTO).



 Court Orders Senate to Recall Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan


The Federal High Court in Abuja has nullified the six-month suspension of Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, ordering her immediate recall to the Senate. Justice Binta Fatima Nyako ruled that the suspension, stemming from sexual harassment allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, was unconstitutional and violated the rights of Akpoti-Uduaghan’s constituents to adequate representation.


Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, praised the judgment, calling it a victory against injustice. In a post on X, Ezekwesili congratulated the senator, stating, “This injustice will not be sustained. Thanks for modeling the strength of will that citizens in a democracy must possess to push back on abuse of power.” She urged the Senate to swiftly reinstate Akpoti-Uduaghan, highlighting the denial of representation for Kogi Central.


The ruling has sparked calls for the Senate to address the matter promptly and restore the senator to her duties.

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