Author: Gbenga Oluranti OLALEYE

The Take It Back Movement (TIB) has suggested a virtual meeting with the Lagos State Police Command in light of logistical challenges that would impede an in-person discussion. This proposal follows an invitation from the police to key members of TIB to meet with the new Commissioner of Police, Olanrewaju Ishola, regarding pressing national issues. In a letter sent to Assistant Commissioner of Police Jaiyeoba Joseph on Wednesday, the group’s legal representatives, Inibehe Effiong Chambers, outlined their concerns regarding a physical meeting. Sources within TIB, who wished to remain anonymous, expressed fears that an in-person gathering could be a tactic…

As Americans prepare to head to the polls on November 5, the presidential race has taken an unexpected turn following President Joe Biden’s withdrawal in July, endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as his successor. This shift has set the stage for a potential historic election will the United States elect its first woman president, or will Donald Trump secure a second term? National Polling Averages Recent national polling averages show Kamala Harris slightly ahead of Trump, with her lead growing from 2.5 percentage points immediately following her campaign launch to 2.9 points as of late September. This trend shows the…

The TikTok account of African Stream, a media organization linked to journalist David Hundeyin, has reportedly been suspended. This development follows allegations made by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, claiming that African Stream is promoting a Russian agenda in Africa. The organization has vehemently denied these accusations, which surfaced in a viral video last week. In response to the suspension, Hundeyin took to X (formerly Twitter) to assert that American investors with interests in TikTok acquisitions influence the decision. He suggested that external pressures may be at play in the platform’s management decisions regarding content creators. The suspension has…

In a legal move, Yahaya Bello, the former Governor of Kogi State, has taken the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to the Supreme Court. The appeal comes amid ongoing investigations into alleged financial improprieties during his administration. Bello’s legal team filed the appeal following what they describe as overreach and procedural missteps by the EFCC in their investigations. The former governor has consistently denied any wrongdoing, asserting that the allegations are politically motivated and intended to tarnish his reputation. This case is poised to draw considerable attention, given Bello’s prominent position in Nigerian politics and his previous attempts to…