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Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu formally received newly appointed House of Assembly Speaker Mojisola Meranda Monday, marking a significant transition in the state’s political landscape following last week’s dramatic removal of former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa. The historic meeting, which took place at the governor’s office in Alausa, Ikeja, underscored both parties’ commitment to maintaining stable governance despite recent political turbulence. The cordial reception, attended by Deputy Governor Dr. Obafemi Hamzat and held just before the weekly State Executive Council meeting, represents a crucial step in stabilizing Lagos politics after Obasa’s removal over allegations of misconduct and financial misappropriation. Meranda’s elevation…
Russian military forces intercepted and destroyed 55 Ukrainian drones in an intensive overnight assault spanning six regions, with falling debris igniting a fresh blaze at a strategic oil depot in the border region of Voronezh. The large-scale attack represents a significant escalation in Ukraine’s drone warfare capabilities as both nations intensify military operations ahead of anticipated changes in U.S. foreign policy. The Russian defense ministry confirmed Tuesday that air defense systems successfully engaged the incoming drones across multiple territories, with six unmanned aircraft specifically targeted over Voronezh. The region’s governor, Alexander Gusev, reported that debris from one of the downed…
Donald Trump reclaimed the presidency Monday in a historic indoor ceremony beneath the Capitol Rotunda, marking an extraordinary political comeback and becoming the first former president in over a century to return to power after electoral defeat. The 78-year-old Trump took the oath of office as America’s 47th president with his hand on his mother’s Bible, witnessed by an unprecedented gathering of tech titans, political leaders, and foreign dignitaries. Breaking with modern tradition, the inauguration moved indoors due to frigid temperatures – the first such ceremony since Ronald Reagan’s second inauguration in 1985. The intimate Capitol setting created a striking…
Donald Trump launched his second presidency Monday with a sweeping proclamation of American renewal, declaring “America’s decline is over” moments after taking the oath of office as the 47th President of the United States. The 78-year-old leader’s triumphant return to power marked a remarkable political resurrection, as he stood beneath the Capitol Rotunda to reclaim the nation’s highest office. During a momentous ceremony witnessed by four former presidents and his defeated predecessor Joe Biden, Trump painted a vision of American resurgence, proclaiming “The golden age of America begins now.” The declaration came after he took the presidential oath with one…
Sixteen people have lost their lives and five others remain unaccounted for following a devastating landslide in Indonesia’s Central Java province, with rescue operations hampered by challenging terrain and adverse weather conditions. The disaster, which struck Monday in the mountainous regions near Pekalongan city, has also left ten people injured and requiring hospital treatment. Pekalongan Police Chief Doni Prakoso confirmed the casualty figures to Metro TV Tuesday, noting that the area had experienced exceptionally heavy rainfall before the catastrophe. The deadly slide particularly impacted hilly and mountainous locations, creating treacherous conditions for both residents and rescue personnel. Television footage captured…
Donald Trump launched his second presidency with a sweeping set of executive orders Monday, fundamentally reshaping American policy on issues ranging from immigration to climate change while pardoning January 6 rioters. The rapid-fire series of directives, signed both at a packed Washington arena and later in the Oval Office, signaled an aggressive start to his term. Immigration emerged as an immediate focus, with Trump declaring a national emergency at the southern border and announcing military involvement in mass deportation operations targeting what he termed “criminal aliens.” In a move certain to face legal challenges, Trump signed an order attempting to…
Beijing signaled a desire for diplomatic reconciliation Tuesday as Donald Trump assumed his second presidential term, with Chinese officials calling for dialogue and cooperation despite the new U.S. president’s campaign threats of increased tariffs. The conciliatory tone comes as both economic powers face crucial decisions about their future trade relationship. Foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun emphasized China’s willingness to “strengthen dialogue and communication” with the United States, while acknowledging the existence of “differences and frictions” between the world’s two largest economies. The diplomatic overture arrives against a backdrop of Trump’s previous warnings about implementing even stricter tariffs on Chinese exports,…
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol made his first appearance Tuesday before the Constitutional Court in a watershed moment for the nation’s democracy, as judges weigh whether to permanently remove him from office following December’s failed martial law declaration. The embattled leader, who became the first sitting South Korean president to face criminal arrest, promised to cooperate with the proceedings that will determine his political fate. Yoon’s dramatic court appearance, arriving in a justice ministry van from his detention center, drew thousands of protesters on both sides of the political divide to the Constitutional Court. The president, permitted to wear…
Silicon Valley’s most powerful figures dramatically displayed their political realignment Monday as tech billionaires occupied prime positions at Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration, marking a stark departure from the industry’s previous hostility toward the former president. The unprecedented gathering of tech wealth and influence saw the world’s three richest individuals – Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jeff Bezos – prominently positioned at the ceremony. The strategic placement of tech leaders, even amid limited indoor seating due to inclement weather, sent clear signals about shifting power dynamics in American politics. Their presence drew sharp criticism from progressive voices, with Senator Bernie Sanders…
Former Nigerian External Affairs Minister Prof Bolaji Akinyemi delivered a sharp rebuke Monday to British Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch, warning that her repeated criticism of Nigeria would eventually backfire on her political career. The veteran diplomat condemned Badenoch’s apparent strategy of distancing herself from her Nigerian heritage to advance her political ambitions in the UK. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Akinyemi particularly criticized Badenoch’s portrayal of her Nigerian upbringing, pointing out the contrast between her privileged background and her current narrative. How the daughter of a professor of UNILAG, her father who was a medical doctor, a girl…