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Former Lagos Speaker Obasa insists he remains in office, citing constitutional rights, despite impeachment over misconduct allegations on January 13, 2025 The former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has asserted that he remains the legitimate speaker of the assembly, citing constitutional provisions as the basis for his claim. Speaking on Saturday during a welcome event held in Ikeja GRA, Obasa addressed supporters from Agege, Alimosho, and Kosofe local government areas who gathered to show their solidarity. Obasa’s remarks come in the wake of his removal by colleagues in the House, who accused him of gross…

Civil servants have announced plans to strike in protest against being required to return to the office for two days a week. This action, led by members of the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union working for the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO), also includes demands for better pay and improved working conditions. Over 200 PHSO staff, responsible for investigating complaints about government departments, public organisations, and the NHS in England, are participating in the industrial action. According to the PCS union, the strike reflects dissatisfaction over low wages and unnecessary commuting costs, which could be avoided by allowing…

Reform UK MP Rupert Lowe has stirred controversy by calling for a “national emergency” to address illegal immigration, proposing hardlines measures including mass deportations. Speaking on GB News, Lowe emphasized the need for drastic action to tackle the issue, drawing inspiration from the United States’ approach under former President Donald Trump. “We have to declare a national emergency, just like Trump is doing, and be prepared to take hard decisions—deport, deport, deport,” Lowe stated. He accused the Labour Government of mishandling immigration policies and claimed that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is “up to his neck in this.” Alarming Figures on…

Axel Rudakubana was able to view Australian clip before murdering three young children despite pleas from authorities Elon Musk’s social media platform X has refused to remove a video that Axel Rudakubana watched minutes before murdering three young children, despite numerous requests from authorities in Australia and the UK. Australian internet regulator eSafety said on Friday it noted with “great sadness” that the video — which shows the violent stabbing of a bishop in Sydney in April — was watched by the killer on X even though the regulator had requested the material be taken down from the platform for…

The dollar fell to a one-month low against a basket of currencies on Friday after US President Donald Trump suggested a potentially softer stance on tariffs against China and called for interest rates to fall. The dollar index fell 0.3 per cent to its lowest level since mid-December, after Trump said he would “rather not” hit China with tariffs. He also said he knew rates “much better” than the Federal Reserve and would like to see them fall “a lot”. The euro, which has fallen sharply in recent months, jumped 0.6 per cent to $1.047, putting it on course for…

Government ‘must do more on deportations’ as new estimate suggests more than 1m people are illegally living in UK London is home to as many as 585,000 illegal migrants, equivalent to one in 12 of the city’s population, according to a previously confidential report. There is mounting concern over the failure to control Britain’s borders and the pressure that places on public services such as schools and the NHS. The use of illegal migrants in the black economy, working in roles such as food delivery drivers, is also a concern. Despite this, no official figures on the scale of the problem are provided by…

By Alade Adisa A total of 114 are graduating in the first class category, as Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago Iwoye, Ogun State holds its 34th convocation ceremony. Disclosing this on Thursday at a press briefing held as part of the events for the ceremony in Ago Iwoye, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ayodeji Agboola, said a total of 6,066 would be bagging degrees and diplomas in various programmes during the ceremony. This is just as the Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Mr Sonny Echono would deliver the convocation lecture titled, “TETFund and Educational Development in Nigeria:…

DUBLIN, Jan 23 (Reuters) – Ireland and Northern Ireland braced for a storm that officials warned could be one of the most dangerous they have faced when it hits early on Friday, forcing the closure of schools, universities and public transport. The Irish and UK weather agencies issued a red wind warning – the highest alert level – for the whole of Ireland, Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland, saying inland winds of up to 130 kilometres (81 miles) per hour from Storm Eowyn could be a danger to life. “Public safety is our core objective for the next 24…

Frontrunner to become Germany’s next chancellor says businesses must be prepared for ‘disruptions’ Friedrich Merz, the frontrunner in the race to become Germany’s chancellor, has warned German companies about the “great risk” of investing in China. “I say to all representatives of the German economy that the decision to invest in China is a decision involving great risk,” the Christian Democratic party chief said in Berlin on Thursday. He issued his warning during questions and answers after a far-ranging foreign policy speech that highlighted a pro-EU, Atlanticist vision of Berlin’s role on the global stage. “My heartfelt request to all…

JOHANNESBURG, Jan 23 (Reuters) – Twenty-five victims’ families and survivors of apartheid-era political crimes have sued South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and his government for what they say is its failure to properly investigate those offences and deliver justice. The group is seeking about 167 million rand ($9 million) in damages, according to the case filed at the High Court in the capital Pretoria on Monday, and shared by the Foundation for Human Rights, an NGO supporting the families, on Thursday. They are also seeking an order compelling Ramaphosa to create a commission of inquiry into the “political interference that…