The Boko Haram abduction of local government officials has shaken Biu Local Government Area in Borno State after gunmen kidnapped the vice chairman and two councillors. Suspected Boko Haram fighters seized Alhaji Saidu, the newly elected vice chairman, along with councillors from Zarawuyaku and Miringa wards. Voters elected the officials during last Saturday’s local government…
Nigerian Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, will headline the AFCON 2025 opening concert alongside global hip-hop star French Montana in Rabat, Morocco. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) confirmed the announcement on Thursday and unveiled a vibrant international line-up for the pre-tournament show. The AFCON 2025 opening concert will hold on Saturday….
US President Donald Trump has ordered a fast-track federal review aimed at marijuana reclassification, marking a major shift in American drug policy. Trump signed the executive order on December 18, 2025. The directive instructs federal agencies to accelerate the process of moving marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act. Marijuana…
Fuji music icon, Otunba Wasiu Ayinde Adesanya, known as K1 De Ultimate, has dragged Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun and others to court over the Awujale succession in Ijebuland. The legal action challenges the ongoing steps to select a new Awujale. It seeks to halt the process until the court resolves the dispute. K1 filed…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured the United States and the European Union that Nigeria will establish state police to address the country’s security challenges. He gave the assurance on Thursday during the 14th National Caucus meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja. Tinubu Reaffirms Commitment to…
A senior officer of the Ghana Police Service has warned that deliberately denying a spouse sexual relations may amount to emotional abuse under Ghanaian law. According to the police, such conduct could lead to prosecution and possible jail time if a complaint is filed and proven in court. What the Law Says The Assistant Commissioner…
The Federal Government has dismissed 38 senior officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) over misconduct.This decision, officials said, represents one of the most far-reaching disciplinary actions in the Corps’ recent history. Board Approves Disciplinary Action According to official sources, the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board approved the dismissals.As…
Elite athletes under 30 are no longer building wealth from salaries alone. Today, massive contracts, endorsement deals, and smart branding have pushed young sports stars into elite financial territory.Below is ALO360’s ranking of the Top 5 Richest Athletes Under 30 Worldwide in 2025, ranked from No. 5 to No. 1, based on total annual earnings….
The Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) has approved the date for the 2026 African Senior Athletics Championships in Accra, Ghana. The continental track and field event will begin on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, and end on Sunday, May 17, 2026. Ghana will host the championships following formal clearance from the CAA and the country’s Ministry…
President Donald Trump has confirmed that Deputy FBI Director Dan Bongino will leave his position at the Federal Bureau of Investigation and return to podcasting. Trump made the announcement while speaking with reporters, describing Bongino’s departure as voluntary. “Dan did a great job. I think he wants to go back to his show,” the president…
