Donald Duke, the former governor of Cross River State, defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the African Democratic Congress on January 30, 2026. This decision marked a significant shift in Nigeria’s political landscape. Supporters cheered as he completed the process in Calabar. Defection Details Duke registered as an ADC member in Ward 5 of…
Governor Chukwuma Soludo announced the temporary closure of Onitsha Main Market for one week. He cited traders’ continued observance of Monday sit-at-home protests. These protests supported the detained IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu. Traders reacted with anger. They staged protests and defied the order. Many waved Biafran flags and chanted in support of Kanu. IPOB Responded…
Governor Chukwuma Soludo took decisive action on January 30, 2026. He ordered the immediate remodelling of Onitsha Main Market. This decision followed a one-week closure of the market. The Initial Closure Authorities closed the market earlier that week. Soludo visited the site on January 27 and found shops locked due to the sit-at-home order. He…
Abdullahi Ganduje declared that northern voters supported President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election. He made this statement in Abuja during a courtesy visit from northern youth leaders. Ganduje, the former All Progressives Congress National Chairman and ex-Kano State Governor, emphasized unity. He stated, “Pertaining to the next election in 2027, those that are nursing…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has threatened to forcibly gain access to a public stadium in Rivers State. He accused Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara of denying his political group access to state-owned facilities. Wike made the remarks on Saturday in Port Harcourt while addressing a mammoth crowd at a rally…
ALO360 released its list of the top five most played songs in Nigeria this week. Music fans across the country streamed these tracks heavily. Wizkid and Asake took the first four positions with songs from their collaborative EP. Meanwhile Shoday and FOLA rounded out the list at number five. However listeners embraced the fresh sounds…
Ibrahim Traore’s military-led government has issued a decree dissolving all political parties in Burkina Faso. This marks the suspension of all activities of political parties. The decision was approved on Thursday by the country’s Council of Ministers. This has deepened the junta’s crackdown on dissent as it battles insurgencies linked to al-Qaeda and ISIL (ISIS)….
Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti will posthumously receive the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, nearly 30 years after his death. The recognition honours Fela’s lasting influence on global music, culture, and political activism. Award Comes Decades After Fela’s Death Fela died in 1997 at the age of 58. Despite his global impact, this is the first…
The Nigerian Military has arrested Stanley Amandi, a Nollywood filmmaker and actor.The arrest is linked to an alleged coup plot against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Premium Times, an independent online newspaper, reported the arrest. Arrest Took Place in September 2025 Furthermore, Premium Times reported that the military arrested Amandi in September 2025.Security forces arrested him…
Border Czar Tom Homan revealed a new approach to immigration enforcement in Minneapolis. He spoke at a press conference on January 29, 2026. Homan stated that federal agents would focus on targeted operations. He explained the change during the event. “You’re going to see some massive changes occurring here in this city,” Homan said. Additionally…
