Seriake Dickson, senator representing Bayelsa West and national leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has alleged that some persons are looking for flimsy reasons to weaken opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general election. Dickson spoke during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics. Dismisses logo controversy Dickson dismissed claims that the NDC’s logo…
Seriake Dickson, senator representing Bayelsa West and national leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), says the recent federal high court ruling in Lokoja does not affect the party’s candidates for the 2027 general election. Dickson spoke during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics. His comments come days after a federal high court in…
By ALO 360 Editorial Board One of the pillars upon which every democracy stands is an independent, credible and predictable judiciary. Citizens may disagree with court judgments, but they should never lose confidence that the courts are guided by law, consistency and justice. Once that confidence begins to erode, the entire democratic structure is placed…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) says it is concerned that fuel marketers have failed to reduce pump prices in line with the sharp decline in global crude oil prices. The commission disclosed this in a statement on Sunday following an ongoing surveillance of the downstream petroleum market. ‘Price cuts not commensurate’ The…
Seun Kuti, Afrobeat musician, says President Bola Tinubu has become the same kind of leader he opposed during Nigeria’s military era. Kuti made the remarks in a viral video circulating on social media. ‘Revolutionaries must stand on truth’ Kuti criticised what he described as a culture of dishonesty in Nigeria. He said genuine revolutionaries must…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked Godswill Akpabio, president of the Senate, and Tajudeen Abbas, speaker of the House of Representatives, to refer allegations of misappropriation of over N6.3 billion in constituency project funds to anti-corruption agencies. SERAP made the call in a statement on Sunday. Wants anti-graft probe The organisation urged…
Sunday Dare, special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on media and public communications, has defended First Lady Oluremi Tinubu’s recent comments encouraging Nigerians to explore small-scale businesses. Dare spoke during an interview on Seun Okinbaloye’s Mic On podcast. Earlier, the first lady encouraged Nigerians to start a small business, such as selling akara or roasted…
Sunday Dare, former minister of sports development and special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on media and public communications, says Peter Obi is no longer a political threat to the president ahead of the 2027 election. Dare spoke during an interview on Seun Okinbaloye’s Mic On podcast. ‘Government not afraid of Obi’ Dare dismissed claims…
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), says the creation of state police is a commendable step but should not be implemented before the 2027 general election. Obi stated his position in a post on X on Friday. Backs state police Obi said decentralising policing has long been advocated by security experts…
Atiku Abubakar, former vice-president and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), says the attempt to deregister the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) is part of President Bola Tinubu’s alleged plan to impose a one-party state. Atiku made the allegation in a statement issued on Saturday by his media office. His comments come after a…
