Author: Gbenga Oluranti Olaleye

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…