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South Korean President Yoon Arrested Over Insurrection Charges
South Korean authorities have made history by arresting impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on charges of insurrection, marking the first time an incumbent leader has been detained in the country.
Yoon, who has been embroiled in controversy following his suspension after declaring martial law on December 3, claimed he reluctantly agreed to comply with what he called an unlawful investigation to avoid violence.
The arrest came after a dramatic standoff, with more than 3,000 police officers converging on Yoon’s hillside residence early on Wednesday to carry out the arrest.
Despite his earlier defiance, which included a personal security team blocking a previous attempt, Yoon chose to surrender to the authorities, stating that his decision was made to prevent bloodshed.
“I decided to cooperate with the CIO’s investigation, even though it is illegal, to avoid unnecessary violence,” Yoon said, referring to the Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials, the body leading the probe.
Nigerians reacts to President Tinubu trip to UK and lament that the timing is just bad. The timing of the trip and the arising crises occurring in the country.
It can be noted that the President, his wife and some other officials followed him on the trip.
And the public has shouted that we need the officials here in the country in the crises, asking who will help to manage the state of things as they are all going at once.
People shared their displeasure with a large crowd following the president to another country and leaving Nigeria in this state.
Federal Government in Nigeria has declared March 19th and 20th as public holidays for the end of Ramadan.
This was revealed by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. He made this announcement on behalf of the Federal Government.
He wished Muslims a joyful Eid al-Fitr celebration.
It has been reported that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has departed to London.
The Nigerian leader is travelling ahead of a state visit to the United Kingdom. The purpose of this visit is to strengthen bilateral relations and explore avenues for collaboration on issues such as immigration, trade, investment, and cultural exchange.
Amid this travel, the fuel prices still remain increased and many of the public are still there.
Nigerians react to the news, stating that he is leaving Nigerians once again to suffer with the current state of things before he returns.
They are calling out for him to do something and change about the fuel.
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