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South Korean President Survives Impeachment Vote Amid Political Turmoil
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol narrowly avoided impeachment as the opposition-led National Assembly’s motion fell short of the 200 votes needed. Only 195 votes were cast after members of Yoon’s ruling People Power Party boycotted the session.
The political crisis began earlier this week when Yoon briefly declared martial law, shocking the nation and global markets. The decree, which marked the first such move in nearly four decades, was rescinded within six hours amid widespread backlash.
Saturday’s vote highlighted deep divisions, with opposition lawmakers urging defections from the ruling party. Three People Power Party members voted, but it wasn’t enough to remove Yoon. Protests outside parliament saw over 100,000 demonstrators calling for his ouster, while smaller groups rallied in his support.
In a public address, Yoon apologized for the turmoil but refrained from resigning, leaving his future to his party’s decision. Investigations are underway into allegations of abuse of power and insurrection, with severe penalties, including life imprisonment, on the line.
The opposition has vowed to push for another impeachment attempt, as the political crisis continues to escalate.
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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