By ALO 360 Editorial Board Bayo Onanuga’s recent remark on Arise Television that he does not “see the level of hunger Nigerians are complaining about” is more than an unfortunate statement. It is a troubling reflection of a government that increasingly appears detached from the daily realities confronting millions of Nigerians. Words matter, especially when…
Segun Sowunmi, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), says President Bola Tinubu is in a strong position to win the 2027 presidential election. Sowunmi spoke during an interview on Arise Television on Thursday. ‘Tinubu is sitting pretty’ Sowunmi said Tinubu currently enjoys a political advantage over his rivals. According to him, the president…
Enyinnaya Abaribe, senator representing Abia South, has cautioned against allowing state governors to control funding for the proposed state police. Abaribe spoke during plenary on Wednesday. His remarks came as the Senate considered and passed the constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish state police. Seeks a constitutional funding guarantee Abaribe said the constitution should guarantee…
Onyekachi Nwebonyi, deputy chief whip of the Senate, says the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) will be renamed the Federal Police Service when the proposed state police system takes effect. Nwebonyi spoke during an interview on Arise Television on Thursday. His comments came a day after the Senate passed a constitutional amendment bill to establish state…
Alex Onyia, chief executive officer (CEO) of Educare and convener of the South East Mathematics Olympiad, has alleged that Nigeria has been delisted from the 2026 International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO). Onyia made the claim in a post on X on Wednesday. Claims Nigeria lost full participation According to Onyia, Nigeria can no longer compete at…
Yemi Adaramodu, senator representing Ekiti South, says the federal government will intervene if governors abuse the proposed state police system. Adaramodu spoke during an interview on Arise Television on Wednesday. His comments came after the Senate passed a constitutional amendment bill to establish state police. Lists safeguards Adaramodu said the proposed law contains safeguards against…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on information and strategy, over his claim that he does not see the level of hunger many Nigerians complain about. Bolaji Abdullahi, the party’s national publicity secretary, stated the party’s position in a post on X on Wednesday. ‘Comments show…
The Obidient Movement has criticised Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on information and strategy, over his claim that he does not see the level of hunger many Nigerians complain about. The movement issued the statement on Wednesday. Its reaction followed Onanuga’s comments during an interview on Arise Television. ‘Government is detached’ The…
Ali Ndume, senator representing Borno South, has backed the establishment of state police. Ndume spoke during an interview on Arise Television on Wednesday. His comments came hours after the Senate passed a constitutional amendment bill to establish state police across the country. ‘Current police strength is inadequate’ Ndume said Nigeria does not have enough police…
Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo state, has appealed to teachers to suspend their strike and reopen public schools across the state. The governor made the appeal following the abduction of teachers and pupils in Oriire LGA. Makinde’s plea was contained in a statement issued by Dotun Oyelade, commissioner for information, after the state executive council…
