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Iranian Vice President Zarif Resigns After 11 Days
Iran’s Vice President, Mohammed Javad Zarif, has stepped down from his position only 11 days after his appointment.
Zarif announced his resignation via his social media platform, expressing dissatisfaction with his role and regret over his inability to meet expectations.
Zarif’s resignation is attributed to disagreements over the selection of ministers for President Massud Pezeshkian’s new cabinet.
Zarif indicated that the composition of the cabinet did not align with his preferences, noting that at least seven of the 19 nominated ministers were not his first choices.
This resignation marks the second significant challenge for President Pezeshkian since he assumed office at the end of July.
The first crisis involved the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. Zarif, who was a crucial ally during Pezeshkian’s presidential campaign, had been instrumental in the campaign’s success due to his popularity.
Following the election, Zarif and his team were tasked with recommending candidates for key government positions to help implement promised reforms.
However, the cabinet list presented by Pezeshkian was seen by observers as inconsistent with the reform plans. Speculation suggests that Iran’s conservative hardline faction may have influenced the ministerial appointments.
Zarif, who previously served as Iran’s chief diplomat from 2013 to 2021 and played a key role in negotiating the 2015 nuclear agreement, was expected to contribute significantly to Pezeshkian’s foreign policy and the resumption of nuclear negotiations.
The hope was that with a new team, Pezeshkian could address the economic sanctions impacting Iran’s economy.
Lagos State Police react to claims of them taking money from dispatch riders on the Coastal Road in Lagos.
It started after a rumour was shared that police arrest and take money from riders as a demand for high bribes, sometimes reaching ₦200,000, and seize motorcycles if not given.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, then addressed the claims online and stated in his statement that he disagreed that the rumour is true and stated, “The spread of misinformation only causes more harm than good. In this era, we can and must do better.”
It has been announced by the governor of Ogun that Tuesday 3rd of February is a public holiday in order to mark the 50th anniversary of the state creation.
This public holiday declaration was released in a statement by the secretary of the state, Tokunbo Talabi.
He then added that the holiday will provide as a day for the citizens to participate in the activities for the state milestone.
Former Kogi politician, Dino Melaye, faces backlash from the public after he shared a video on social media of him abroad and living well through his luxurious lifestyle.
In the same video, he speaks about Nigeria’s current economy and shares his disappointment.
He wrote, “See country, God help us to build a true nation where our wicked leaders will be in jail and the right people in power. Nigeria must be fixed. YES WE CAN.”
However, many state that what he posted and what he is saying contradict each other, and they accused him of sharing his own records to know if he was a corrupt leader.
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