Akpabio’s Defection: We’ll not comment on APC’s sponsored rumour – PDP

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Senator Nwaoboshi has denied receiving a letter requesting a refund of 2.5 billion naira.

Police searched the senator as part of a probe into the diversion of public funds for tackling the coronavirus. The lawmaker is an ally to President Jair Bolsonaro, who worked with him for more than two decades.

Senator Elisha Abbo has no grassroot support - PDP

A moderator introduces debate participants to the the US Senate runoff election in Georgia. Republican Senator David Perdue declined to participate, leaving his opponent, the Democratic candidate Jon Ossoff, to debate in Atlanta facing an empty podium.

Senator Shehu Sani speaks on rising insecurity in Nigeria

Senator Saraki-led PDP reconciliation committee meets former president Goodluck Jonathan

Orlu stakeholders endorse Senator Okorocha's recall

Senator Mark Warner is pushing on Congress to "bring greater transparency to the shadowy world of online advertising." Facebook said it was protecting privacy by closing accounts that study political ads.

An abducted Cameroonian ruling party senator appears in a video announcing her resignation and calling for anglophone independence. Regina Mundi may have been forced to read this statement by English-speaking separatist militia. Meanwhile, in Congo-Brazzaville, there are calls for the government to do more to identify and support those suffering from mental illness. And as Muslims across Africa prepare to celebrate Eid, preparations have been tainted by soaring prices.

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