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South Korean President Survives Impeachment Vote Amid Martial Law Controversy

Dec 8, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol narrowly avoided impeachment on Saturday after a parliamentary vote to remove him from office failed amid dramatic scenes in the National Assembly. EKO HOT BLOG reports that despite the reprieve, members of his own party, the People Power Party (PPP), have called for his resignation, deepening the political crisis. The … Read more

Reps Set For Showdown Over Tinubu’s $2.2bn Loan Tuesday

Nov 25, 2024. by Praise Ben

A contentious debate is brewing in the House of Representatives as lawmakers prepare to deliberate on President Bola Tinubu’s $2.2 billion (₦1.77 trillion) external loan request to fund the ₦9.7 trillion deficit in the 2024 budget. The Senate has already approved the loan, leaving the House to make its decision this week. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: … Read more