James Junior Aliyu, a Nigerian national, received a 90 month prison sentence in the United States for his role in a 3.6 million wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy. The sentencing occurred in March 2026 following Aliyu’s extradition from South Africa and guilty plea to federal charges. The Sentencing U.S. District Judge Deborah L. Boardman…
Widespread electricity shortages are once again hitting homes and businesses across Nigeria, leaving millions frustrated as blackouts disrupt daily life and economic activity. From small businesses struggling to stay open to households relying on expensive alternatives, the impact of unstable power supply continues to deeply felt nationwide. FG Responds: “We’re Fixing the Gas Problem” However,…
IHS Holding Ltd is making bold moves ahead of its planned $6.2 billion MTN deal to MTN Group. According to its latest earnings report, the telecom infrastructure giant has begun shrinking its physical footprint while focusing on extracting more value from its existing assets—a clear sign of strategic repositioning before the deal. Scaling Down to…
Key government officials and major institutional players gathered at a recent engagement focused on Nigeria’s infrastructure development, sending a clear message: the government is serious about attracting investment and driving growth. Also, Among those in attendance were Ekperikpe Ekpo and Taiwo Oyedele, alongside representatives from leading public institutions. Major Institutions Represented However, The event also…
A major step toward youth empowerment has taken as Access Bank signed a strategic partnership with The King’s Trust International. However, The collaboration aims to equip young people across Africa with practical skills, mentorship, and access to real economic opportunities—marking a significant move to tackle youth unemployment and underdevelopment. What This Partnership Means for Young…
Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has issued a directive requiring all political appointees in his administration who intend to contest elective positions in the 2027 general elections to resign from their posts by March 30, 2026. The governor announced this decision during a meeting with members of his cabinet at the Government House in Makurdi,…
The Akwa Ibom State Government handed over 44 Ghanaian nationals to officials of the Ghana High Commission on Friday following their rescue from human trafficking camps across the state. As reported by ALO360, the victims comprised 27 males and 17 whom security agents freed from captivity in separate operations. Rescue Operation Uncovers Trafficking Camps Security…
Pentagon officials prepared detailed plans for deploying United States ground forces into Iran. Multiple sources briefed on the discussions provided the information to CBS News. As reported by ALO360, the preparations included specific requests from senior military commanders aimed at readying such an option. Military Preparations Underway Senior military commanders submitted specific requests to prepare…
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association imposed sanctions on the Israel Football Association after the Palestinian Football Association filed a formal complaint regarding discriminatory conduct. The FIFA Disciplinary Committee identified several breaches related to acts of discrimination and violations of fair play principles during its investigation. Financial Penalties and Official Warning The disciplinary panel concluded…
YourChoice Therapeutics announced that YCT-529, a hormone free male contraceptive pill, completed its first in human safety trial with positive results. The clinical study marked a significant step toward expanding birth control options beyond condoms and vasectomies for men. Safety Trial Meets Primary Endpoints Researchers conducted the Phase 1a trial with sixteen healthy male volunteers…
