**Breaking News: Sen. Natasha Removed from UN Women Delegation** In a shocking move, the Nigerian Senate has removed Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, from the country's delegation to the 70th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women in New York City. This event, known as CSW70, focuses on advancing gender equality and improving access to justice for women and girls across member states. Sen. Akpoti-Uduaghan, a vocal advocate for women's rights, had initially been invited by the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs to represent Nigeria at the conference. However, she claims that she was sidelined after submitting her international passport details. In a twist of events, she was replaced by Sen. Adeniyi Adegbonmire, a male senator. This decision has sparked controversy, with many questioning the rationale behind removing a female senator who was initially invited to represent Nigeria at the conference. Sen. Akpoti-Uduaghan had raised concerns about being sidelined, citing that she was not given a chance to represent Nigeria at the event. The Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Women Affairs, Sen. Ireti Kingibe, initially denied that Sen. Akpoti-Uduaghan was removed from the delegation. However, it has now been revealed that the Ministry of Women Affairs had yet to respond to the request to sponsor members of the delegation. As a result, the Senate approved only two members for the trip - Sen. Kingibe and Sen. Adegbonmire. This move has been met with criticism from many Nigerians, who are questioning the decision to remove a female senator from a delegation focused on advancing women's rights. Sen. Akpoti-Uduaghan's removal has sparked a heated debate about the representation of women in leadership positions and the need for more inclusive decision-making processes.