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A Nigerian pastor based in the United Kingdom, Tobi Adegboyega, is on the verge of being sent back to Nigeria after losing his appeal against deportation, despite arguing that it would violate his human rights. An immigration tribunal ruled that 44-year-old Adegboyega, who is a cousin of Star Wars actor, John Boyega, should be deported to Nigeria after investigations uncovered alleged £1.87 million fraud leading to the closure of his church SPAC Nation. Adegboyega, in his petition against his deportation, claimed that the action would breach his right under the European Convention of Human Rights (ECHR) to a family life, having been married to a British woman. He also said the attempt to remove him by the Home Office failed to take into account his community work with SPAC. Described as a “charismatic” community leader of a large, well-organised church, his legal team claimed that he had “intervened in the lives of many hundreds of young people, predominantly from the black communities in London, to lead them away from trouble”. He claimed his work had been “lauded” by politicians, including Boris Johnson and senior figures within the Metropolitan Police, although no testimony by them was submitted to the court. Adegboyega contended that without his personal presence in London, projects that he had masterminded would fall apart or reduce in size. However, the tribunal was told the Home Office contended “all is not as it seems.” Adegboyega’s church was shut down after alleged failure to properly account for more than £1.87 million of outgoings and operating with a lack of transparency. “Various manifestations of his church have been closed down, by either the Charity Commission or the High Court, because of concerns over its finances and lack of transparency,” the tribunal stated, noting that the church’s leadership’s flamboyant lifestyles are instances of abuse. “Former members of the church have alleged that it is a cult, in which impoverished young people are encouraged to do anything they can to donate money, including taking out large loans, committing benefit fraud and even selling their own blood. “He claimed his work had been lauded by politicians including Boris Johnson and senior figures within the Metropolitan Police, although no testimony by them was submitted to the court. He said that without his personal presence in London, projects that he had masterminded would fall apart or reduce in size “It is alleged that the church leadership lead lavish lifestyles and there have, it is said, been instances of abuse. The Home Office’s case before us was that all of this needs to be taken into account when evaluating whether Mr Adegboyega is in fact of real value to the UK. “The tribunal also found Mr Adegboyega’s evidence to be hyperbolic in many instances and had sought to grossly inflate his influence. “We find it to be implausible that he has the time to undertake all of this work personally. We are not satisfied that the good work that SPAC Nation undertakes generally would collapse or even significantly suffer should the Appellant be required to leave the UK. “Weighing all of the foregoing in the balance we conclude that the decision to refuse leave to remain was wholly proportionate. Mr Adegboyega seeks to rely on family and private life relationships, all of which have been established whilst he was in the UK unlawfully, and which would survive his return to Nigeria. “The interference would therefore be limited, and lawful in all the circumstances,” the tribunal report said. The Telegraph’s investigation also revealed that Adegboyega has lived in the UK unlawfully since overstaying on a visitor’s visa that allowed him to enter Britain in 2005. “In 2019, he applied for leave to remain under ECHR’s right to a family life. His application was initially dismissed by a first-tier immigration tribunal before he appealed. “In the tribunal, he maintained no one had ever faced criminal charges over his church’s finances, that many of the attacks on him and SPAC Nation were politically motivated and that claims it was a cult were unfounded. “However, the tribunal was told the Charity Commission concluded there had been serious misconduct and/or mismanagement in the administration of the charity which was sustained over a substantial period of time,” the tabloid said.
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Netanyahu says he supports proposed ceasefire with Lebanon's HezbollahPresident-elect Donald Trump on Monday said his incoming administration would slap new tariffs on imported goods from Mexico, Canada and China, fulfilling a key campaign promise that could have a major impact on trade. Trump said in a post on Truth Social that he plans to seek to impose a 25% tariff on products imported from Mexico and Canada, framing the proposed plan as a response to the ongoing fentanyl crisis. Philadelphia news 24/7: Watch NBC10 free wherever you are "On January 20th, as one of my many first Executive Orders, I will sign all necessary documents to charge Mexico and Canada a 25% Tariff on ALL products coming into the United States, and its ridiculous Open Borders," Trump wrote. "This Tariff will remain in effect until such time as Drugs, in particular Fentanyl, and all Illegal Aliens stop this Invasion of our Country!" Trump said that he would also seek to impose additional tariffs on China. "I have had many talks with China about the massive amounts of drugs, in particular Fentanyl, being sent into the United States — But to no avail," Trump wrote. "Until such time as they stop, we will be charging China an additional 10% Tariff, above any additional Tariffs, on all of their many products coming into the United States of America." Embassies for Canada, China and Mexico did not immediately respond to requests for comment on Monday night. The U.S. and China held high-level talks this year about the fentanyl crisis in an effort to resume counternarcotics cooperation after President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in California last year. Biden also announced he would increase the tariff rate on various goods from China, saying in May that he would increase the tariffs on electric vehicles from 25% to 100% this year. Stories that affect your life across the U.S. and around the world. On the campaign trail, Trump declared he would impose 20% blanket tariff on all imports, and add tariffs of at least 60% to Chinese products. During a presidential debate with then-Democratic nominee Kamala Harris, who called Trump's tariffs a "sales tax on the American people," Trump cast the proposed tariffs as a kind of payback. “Other countries are going to finally, after 75 years, pay us back for all that we’ve done for the world, and the tariff will be substantial,” Trump said during the September debate. Any proposed tariffs are likely to receive some pushback from businesses and on Capitol Hill, as NBC News has previously reported . This story first appeared on NBCNews.com . More from NBC News:LR Health & Beauty boekt sterke omzetgroei van 7,2%Just as TAFE is a proudly Australian story, it is a key to a better Australian future. Login or signup to continue reading TAFE opens doors and gives Australians one of the greatest opportunities they have - not just to fulfil their potential, but expand it. And in the process, Australia fulfils more of its own vast potential. It is a home-grown solution to the skills gaps hampering business and hurting the economy. Getting TAFE right means we're better placed to get the future right. That is why our government is taking our commitment to free TAFE a crucial step further by making it permanent. We will legislate to guarantee 100,000 free TAFE places nationwide every year. That means more tradies to build more homes. More apprentices getting a start. More carers to look after our loved ones, whether they're just starting out on life's journey or have a respectable bit of mileage on the clock. And it will equip Australians to enhance their own skills and adapt to the economy as it keeps evolving. What a boon this will be for Australia. My government made it a priority to put public TAFE back at the centre of vocational education and training. And our game-changing investment in free TAFE is already delivering results. More than half a million Australians have already enrolled in free courses. Crucially, one in every three places have been taken up by people in regional communities . People are training to become electricians in Belmont. They're training to become nurses in Loganlea. They're training to become early childhood educators in Batchelor, Cairns and Frankston. And, at the new TAFE Centres of Excellence in the Hunter Valley and Western Sydney, they're training for the good jobs that will help Australia manufacture things here at home again. We've had 35,000 enrol in construction courses, 35,000 in early education, 50,000 in digital technology, and 130,000 in aged care and disability care. Tens of thousands of jobseekers are getting a fresh start. Hundreds of thousands of young people are training for a new career, and older workers are training for a new opportunity. These are not just numbers. Each one is a story of individuals and families. A story about the joy of achievement, and the satisfaction and reward of meaningful work. And it's a story about stronger, happier communities and a healthier, more diverse economy. Our investment sends a clear message to each and every person enrolled: we back you. We support your education. We support your aspiration. And we want you to get that qualification to help build the life you want. The positive, life-changing consequences of free TAFE are such a no-brainer that it takes an ideology without heart to oppose it. Yet that is exactly what the Coalition parties have revealed about themselves through their snobbery and sneering at TAFE. Deputy Liberal Leader Sussan Ley said the quiet part out loud in Parliament this week when she said this: "It's a key principle and tenet of the Liberal Party: if you don't pay for something, you don't value it." What an extraordinarily out-of-touch thing to say. They believe nothing in life can possibly be of any value unless you've got a receipt for it. Tells you everything you need to know about what a profound and disturbing threat the Coalition are to proudly Australian achievements like Medicare and public education. They don't back TAFE. They never will. The truth is that no matter how high TAFE helps you climb in life, and no matter what opportunities you get to build a future for yourself and your loved ones, the Liberals and Nationals will look down on the very education that gave you a boost to get there. I only hope they can open their eyes to the central place TAFE occupies in the Australian government invests in education, all Australians benefit. 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With a playoff spot on the line, the may be forced to turn to in Week 17. Second-year quarterback has not been able to practice yet this week while he deals with back and foot injuries. On Friday, Indianapolis designated their starter as "questionable" to play in the ' with the . When reporters asked Colts head coach Shane Steichen if Richardson could have been a limited participant in practice, Steichen said the 22-year-old "was just sore all week," so the team decided to play it safe. At 7-8, the Colts still have a chance to make the playoffs as the AFC's No. 7 seed with two wins in their last two games and some help from the and the final two teams the play: the and . Should Richardson have to miss Week 17's clash with the , Indianapolis would turn to Flacco, their 39-year-old veteran, to keep its playoff hopes alive.
PIANA TECHNOLOGY'S ANNUAL ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL, AND GOVERNANCE (ESG) REPORT UNDERSCORES ITS UNWAVERING COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITY AND INNOVATIONSinn Féin's sunny side It's all blue skies for Sinn Féin as Mary Lou McDonald said the mood on the ground is now "very reminiscent" of the last general election, during which Sinn Féin enjoyed a surge in support. “I think the weather reflects our mood. You know, this might be a winter election, but we have sunshine today. “I know, talking to people, particularly over the last week, this sense of purpose now, this sense of energy has come back very, very strongly." Red line on the red line Green Party leader Roderic O'Gorman braved the cold alongside Patrick Costello at the Luas Red Line terminus at the 3Arena on Sunday morning, making it clear that a €10 billion investment in public transport will be an essential commitment in any government formation talks. A Luas system for both Cork and Galway, metropolitan rail services in Limerick and Waterford, Dart West, as well as increased local links around the country, are key demands. "This is a red line issue for us. For too long in the previous decade, public transport was the poor relation when it came to transport spending in this country. We can't allow backsliding on these big projects that are going to make such a difference to people's lives," Mr. O'Gorman said. Harris is human Taoiseach Simon Harris was forced again on Sunday to apologise for his interaction with carer Charlotte Fallon last Friday. Speaking in Mayo, Mr. Harris said he was "holding his hands up" on the incident but was not "over-analysing" it. "I'm human; I make mistakes. But you know what I do when I make a mistake? I own it. I mean, there have been far too many occasions during general elections in this country and abroad where something goes wrong on the campaign trail, and people dilly-dally and debate for days. I put my hands up. I got it completely wrong. I was wrong, simple as." Asked if he was worried about the incident overshadowing his candidates, the Taoiseach said he was focused on the campaign itself. A family affair Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has roped in his family to support the Fianna Fáil election campaign. His son, Micheál Aodh Martin, has taken a leading role in a video posted on the party's social media, talking about his father and pucking about on the GAA field with him. Describing his father, he said: "Am I allowed to say he is late for everything? That's probably one trait. "He's very hardworking; that's probably one thing he has tried to pass on to us. There is no such thing as a day off in his job, and that's the way it has been for as long as I can remember. "The last thing is, he's probably fairly calm." Poll position The general election race has tightened just days out from polling, as Fine Gael's support drops in a new poll. The Sunday Independent/Ireland Thinks poll shows that Fine Gael is down four points to 22% support, with Sinn Féin and Fianna Fáil on 20% each. The poll also shows that Independents and others are up three points to 19%, while Aontú is up two points to 5%. The Social Democrats drop one to 5%, Labour remains unchanged at 4%, the Greens drop one to 3%, and Solidarity-People Before Profit stays at 2%. Shameful record Labour has launched a children's charter, with party leader Ivana Bacik hitting out at overdue assessments of need, homelessness figures among children, and child poverty rates. Given the level of exchequer surpluses being recorded, she said the government’s record was “shameful.”
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