Justice Musa Kakaki of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, convicted and sentenced Solomon Adegbite, a serial drug trafficker, to 15 years imprisonment without an option of a fine for trafficking 1.30 kilogrammes of Tramadol 225mg, a prohibited narcotic substance. As reported by ALO360, the court handed down the verdict on March 18, 2026,…
Paddy Iyamu stepped down from his position as Edo State Commissioner for Education and formally declared his candidacy for the House of Representatives. As reported by ALO360, the declaration took place at the All Progressives Congress Secretariat in Oredo Local Government Area. The Declaration Iyamu announced his intention to contest the Oredo Federal Constituency seat…
The United States of America deployed military assets to Nigeria in March 2026 to support the country’s fight against Islamist militant groups. As reported by ALO360, the deployment included multiple MQ-9 Reaper drones and approximately 200 troops operating in a non combat capacity. The Deployment American military forces arrived in Nigeria at the request of…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control issued a public alert regarding counterfeit cancer medicines circulating in Nigeria. As reported by ALO360, the agency confirmed that fake batches of Avastin and Tecentriq had infiltrated the country’s pharmaceutical supply chain. The Alert NAFDAC published Public Alert No. 015/2026 on March 12, 2026. The…
It’s a moment of pure joy for Nollywood actress Toyosi Adesanya and her husband, Bola Oyinadejobi, as they celebrate the arrival of their first child. The exciting news was shared by Toyosi’s colleague, Biola Bayo, on Instagram. Biola revealed that the couple welcomed a beautiful baby girl through surrogacy. In her heartfelt post, Biola expressed…
Pinterest CEO Bill Ready has urged global leaders to ban social media for children under 16. In a LinkedIn post, Ready called for governments to set strict rules and enforce them effectively. “We need a clear standard: no social media for teens under 16, backed by real enforcement, and accountability for mobile phone operating systems…
President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Remi Tinubu’s UK Visit has been described as a major success, delivering key economic, educational, and strategic gains for Nigeria. Beyond the ceremonial moments, the trip produced concrete agreements expected to shape Nigeria’s future development. $990 Million Deal to Transform Lagos Ports Recently, Alo360 highlighted that one of the…
Africa’s billionaire landscape is often associated with older, established business magnates. However, a new generation of wealthy individuals is emerging—young, ambitious, and strategic in building and inheriting massive fortunes. The Youngest Billionaires in Africa represent a mix of inherited wealth, smart investments, and growing influence across industries like finance, telecom, luxury goods, and manufacturing. In…
In a significant and historic move, Jehovah’s Witnesses have announced a major update to one of their most well-known teachings on medical care. For the first time in over 75 years, members are now permitted to store and use their own blood for surgical procedures, marking a notable shift in the religion’s long-standing stance on…
A devastating gas explosion has rocked Lekki-Epe Expressway, leaving two people dead and properties worth billions of naira destroyed. The incident occurred around 2:36 a.m. on Saturday at Tera Ahmed bus stop in Sangotedo, turning what should have been a quiet night into a scene of chaos and destruction. How the Explosion Happened According to…
