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The Inspector General of Police, IGP, Kayode Egbetokun has formally asked a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja to issue a bench warrant for the arrest of ex-senator Andy Uba over a N400 million job scam. The police intend to arrest Uba and bring him to court for trial. The IGP sought the arrest order on Wednesday following the persistent …

Pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, has expressed worry over the growing insecurity in Yorubaland and other parts of Nigeria. The group stated its position in a communiqué issued after its caucus meeting at the Akure residence of its leader, Reuben Fasoranti, on Tuesday. Afenifere decried the worsening spate of banditry in Kwara, Kogi, Ogun, Ondo and Oyo, and described the killings …

A member of the House of Representatives, Yusuf Gagdi (APC, Plateau), has restated his opposition to the creation of state police in Nigeria, arguing that such a move would worsen insecurity rather than resolve it. Mr Gagdi, who represents Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency, made his position known during a visit to troubled communities in Kanam Local Government Area of Plateau, where …

The Senate will on 7th October, 2025, decide if the suspended lawmaker, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, will resume her official duties or not. Kenny Okolugbo, Consultant, Communication and Strategy, Office of the Senate President, disclosed this in an interview on Channels TV on Wednesday. Recall that Natasha, the senator representing Kogi Central, was on March 6, 2025, suspended for six months …

Some angry Nigerian Senators and Members of the House of Representatives are planning a major showdown against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his executive, upon resumption from the recess, over non servicing of their constituency projects. Rising from separate meetings in Abuja Tuesday night, the Lawmakers appear to have concluded arrangements to mobilize their colleagues who are equally piqued by …

Some angry Nigerian Senators and Members of the House of Representatives are planning a major showdown against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his executive, upon resumption from the recess, over non servicing of their constituency projects. Rising from separate meetings in Abuja Tuesday night, the Lawmakers appear to have concluded arrangements to mobilize their colleagues who are equally piqued by …

The United Kingdom is considering a major change to its visa policy as it looks for ways to attract the best brains from around the world. One of the key proposals is removing visa fees for highly skilled workers, including Nigerians, who want to move to the UK to work in science, research, technology, and other fields. Why the UK …

Supporters of Cameroon’s President Paul Biya have resorted to using his portrait as the centerpiece of his re-election campaign for the October 2025 presidential polls. At 92 years old, Biya’s advanced age and frequent private trips abroad have severely limited his public appearances, leaving his image to stand in for him on the campaign trail. The unusual sight of campaigning …

Two days ago, Wike was on @channelstv for 2 whole hours with @seunokin. Two whole hours. And nobody needs to be today, it was about the money. At the end of the day all Wike did was ramble. How much did Wike pay for that airtime?Brown envelopes. The whole two hours was spent on gossips, telling outright lies, half truths, …

Malawi President Lazarus ChakweraMalawi President Lazarus Chakwerafacebook sharing buttontwitter sharing buttonemail sharing buttonsharethis sharing buttonwhatsapp sharing buttonMalawi President Lazarus Chakwera has conceded defeat to Peter Mutharika, his opponent in the nation’s presidential election. Chakwera accepted defeat on Wednesday during a national broadcast, and also called Mutharika. “It is only right that I concede defeat out of respect for your will …