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 Skydiver crashes into Virginia Tech scoreboard, delaying spring football game  A skydiver crashed into the scoreboard at Lane Stadium just before Virginia Tech’s spring football game on Saturday, causing a delay as emergency crews responded to the scene. Officials said the parachuter became stuck on the structure during the descent, prompting a coordinated rescue effort before the game could begin. The individual was safely secured and reported to be in stable condition following the incident. University officials emphasized that the skydiver’s well-being was the top priority and praised first responders, event staff, and medical teams for their quick and professional actions. The parachuter was ultimately brought down without injury, thanks to the swift response. Video from the scene showed the parachute caught near the lettering atop the scoreboard before crews intervened. The identity of the skydiver has not been released, and additional details about the incident have not...
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SENATE REMOVES SENATOR NATASHA AKPOTI-UDUAGHAN FROM NIGERIA'S DELEGATION TO UN WOMEN'S CONFERENCE, REPLACES HER WITH MALE SENATOR. (PHOTO).

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The Nigerian Senate has removed Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Central) from the country's official delegation to the 70th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70), sparking controversy over female representation at a global forum dedicated to women's rights and gender equality.


The CSW70 session, which runs from March 9 to March 19, 2026, at the United Nations headquarters in New York, focuses on enhancing access to justice for women and girls while accelerating progress toward gender equality. Member states, including Nigeria, send delegations to participate in discussions and negotiate outcomes.


Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan was initially invited by the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs to join Nigeria's delegation and promptly submitted the requested photo page of her international passport. However, she was later informed that her participation was no longer possible due to alleged late submission of documents.


The issue surfaced publicly on February 25, 2026, during a meeting of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, where Akpoti-Uduaghan raised concerns about being sidelined. Senator Ireti Kingibe (FCT), Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Women Affairs, initially denied the exclusion and assured her inclusion. Kingibe explained that she had recommended Akpoti-Uduaghan after two other female senators, Idiat Adebule (Lagos West) and Ipalibo Banigo (Rivers West), declined to attend. She even pledged to boycott the event if Akpoti-Uduaghan was left out.


Despite these assurances, Akpoti-Uduaghan was ultimately excluded from the final delegation. In a letter dated March 5, 2026, addressed to the Kogi Central senator, Kingibe clarified that only two senators had been officially nominated by the Senate President and registered: herself and Senator Adeniyi Adegbonmire (Ondo Central), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights, and Legal Matters.


Kingibe noted that the Ministry of Women Affairs had not yet finalized sponsorship or broader arrangements. She apologized for any inconvenience and suggested that Akpoti-Uduaghan could attend independently if she held a valid U.S. visa.


The inclusion of a male senator in one of the limited Senate-sponsored slots has drawn criticism, especially given the event's focus on women's issues and ongoing calls for greater political inclusion of women in Nigeria. The country has only a handful of female senators, making Akpoti-Uduaghan's exclusion particularly notable.


Efforts to obtain clarification from Kingibe and Senate spokesperson Senator Yemi Adaramodu were unsuccessful, as Kingibe did not respond to calls or messages, and Adaramodu's phone was unreachable.


An anonymous staff member from the Senate Committee on Women Affairs, speaking on condition of anonymity due to fear of victimization, told reporters that the Senate leadership removed Akpoti-Uduaghan over concerns she might raise controversial issues during the event, potentially damaging Nigeria's image.

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