Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, an economist and banker, has picked the presidential nomination form of the African Democratic Congress ahead of the 2027 election. Hayatu-Deen picked up the N90 million form at the party’s national headquarters, becoming the first presidential aspirant to officially declare interest in the ADC ticket for the 2027 presidential race. The economist and…
Aisha Yesufu, a social activist, says she will resist any attempt to manipulate the outcome of the FCT senatorial election if she emerges as a candidate. Yesufu had on Wednesday announced her defection from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), declaring her intention to run for the FCT senatorial position…
Adekunle Gold Clears Up Twin Speculation Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold has denied reports claiming he and his wife, Simi, welcomed twins. The singer clarified the situation during an interview on the morning television show Great Day Houston on KHOU 11 in Houston. When the host mentioned reports that the couple welcomed twins earlier this year,…
Companies Face Rising AI Expenses Major technology companies are warning that Artificial Intelligence expenses are growing faster than expected. Executives from Uber and Nvidia said the cost of AI computing power and automation tools now exceeds employee salary expenses in some departments. The warning highlights increasing concerns over the long-term financial impact of large-scale AI…
WHO Gives Update on KLM Crew Member The World Health Organization has confirmed that a flight attendant working for Dutch airline KLM tested negative for hantavirus. The crew member showed mild symptoms and received treatment at a hospital in Amsterdam after possible exposure to the virus. Passenger Linked to Cruise Ship Outbreak Health officials tested…
Instagram Removes Encrypted Messaging Feature Instagram has officially stopped supporting end-to-end encrypted direct messages. The platform confirmed the change in an update published on its Help page, stating that the feature ended on May 8, 2026. Instagram informed users that encrypted chats would no longer function on the app from Friday. Users Asked to Download…
The Federal government says the 2026 National Examination Council (NECO) exams will be computer-based. Speaking at the 25th anniversary of the council in Abuja on Thursday, Tunji Alausa, minister for education, said that making the examination CBT is part of an ongoing effort by the government to curb examination malpractice. “Today, as we celebrated the…
By ALO 360 Editorial Board There is something deeply painful about Africans turning against fellow Africans. It becomes even more tragic when such hostility comes from a country whose freedom struggle once depended heavily on continental solidarity. Yet, this is the reality Nigerians and other African nationals continue to face in South Africa, where recurring…
Beijing Rejects UK Court Verdict China has criticised the United Kingdom following the conviction of a former Hong Kong police officer accused of spying on dissidents in Britain. In a statement released by the Chinese embassy on Thursday, Beijing described the court ruling as a politically motivated action aimed at damaging China’s image. Former Officer…
Nigeria Reaffirms Partnership With India Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with India ahead of key international engagements scheduled for 2026. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Dunoma Ahmed, made this known during a meeting with India’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Abhishek Singh, in Abuja. Focus on Trade,…
