South Korean lawmakers impeached Acting President Han Duck-soo on Friday, as the country struggles to shake off political turmoil sparked by his predecessor’s martial law declaration.Opposition MPs demanded Han, who is also prime minister, be removed from office, arguing he had refused demands to complete President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment process and to bring him...
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PAST LEADERS SPENT $388 BILLION TO DEFEND THE NAIRA IN 24 YEARS: TINUBU IS CHANGING THE NARRATIVE
By Pius Ade Babaleye Pab The Naira, Nigeria’s currency, has faced turbulent times over the years, with past administrations expending a staggering $388 billion in an effort to defend its value. Despite these massive expenditures, the Naira depreciated significantly, raising concerns about the sustainability of such monetary policies. From 1999 to 2023, four administrations embarked...
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Mohammed El-Rufai to Give Cash to Individuals for Christmas Celebration
Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, the son of the former governor of Kaduna State Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, in the spirit of Christmas promised to transfer money to individuals who slide into his DM, to celebrate the season.He made the pledge on his social media handle as he prayed for the Christian community.El-Rufai who is serving as a...
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Military Insist Those Killed In Sokoto Airstrike Have Links with Terrorist Group
According to the local community leader, the military airstrike that hit two villages in Sokoto on Wednesday claimed the lives of 10 civilians.The incident which occurred around 7am at Gidan Sama and Rumtuwa communities in Silame Local Government Area, also left many other people injured.The locals said the fighter jet was targeting Lakurawa terrorists in...
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Taiwan’s Ex-Presidential Candidate Charged With Corruption
Ko Wen-je, once a rising star in Taiwanese politics and a presidential contender, was indicted Thursday on corruption charges.The 65-year-old is accused of accepting half a million dollars in bribes involving a real estate dealing during his term as mayor of Taipei, as well as misreporting campaign finances during his run for president in January.Prosecutors...
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Bald Eagle Officially Declared US National Bird
The bald eagle is now officially the national bird of the US, after President Joe Biden signed a law on Christmas Eve bestowing the honour upon the white-headed and yellow-beaked bird of prey.The bird has been a national emblem in the US for years, appearing on the Great Seal of the US – used on...
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South Korea’s Opposition Moves to Impeach Acting President
South Korea fell in a political crisis when President Yoon Suk Yeol, currently suspended, declared martial law on December 3.Yoon was stripped of his duties by parliament on December 14 over the action, but a constitutional court ruling upholding the decision by lawmakers is necessary to complete the impeachment process.But Han has refused to approve...