Nigeria accounted for 52% of Africa’s crude oil exports to the United States in 2025. Strengthening its position as the continent’s largest supplier to the American market. This marks an increase from 49% in 2024, underscoring Nigeria’s continued dominance in Africa-US crude trade flows. According to trade data, total US crude oil imports from Africa…
The Abia State Government has officially commenced the full rollout of the Abia Connect Card. A cashless payment solution introduced for the state’s Green Shuttle Bus Service in a bold move to modernise public transportation. However, The initiative marks a significant step in Abia’s broader digital transformation drive. Aimed at improving efficiency, transparency, and convenience…
Africa’s largest mobile network operator, MTN Group Ltd., expects its full-year earnings to more than quadruple. Driven by strong recoveries in its Nigerian and Ghanaian operations. The company shared this outlook in a trading statement released on Monday. The Johannesburg-based telecom giant anticipates headline earnings per share (HEPS) of between 10.62 rand and 11.68 rand…
By ALO360 Editorial board Between January 27 and February 26, Nigeria recorded 1,003 violent deaths. That translates to roughly 34 Nigerians killed every day for one month. StatiSense published data obtained from ACLED (Armed Conflict Location & Event Data), an independent, impartial global monitor that collects, analyses, and maps data on conflict and protest, showing…
Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, refuted claims that kitchen staff at Aso Rock tried to poison Bola Tinubu, President of Nigeria. He made the denial on March 1, 2026, via a post on X. The statement addressed a circulating video that alleged an arrest. Onanuga’s Direct Rebuttal Onanuga stated,…
Donald Trump, President of the United States, revealed that Iran sought talks after recent strikes. He shared this in a phone interview with Michael Scherer, reporter for The Atlantic, on March 1, 2026. The announcement followed US-Israeli airstrikes that killed Ali Khamenei, Supreme Leader of Iran. Direct Quote from Trump Trump stated, “They want to…
Members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria staged a protest in Kano on March 1, 2026. They demonstrated against the reported killing of Ali Khamenei, Supreme Leader of Iran. The action followed joint US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran. Procession Begins at Mosque Protesters gathered at Fagge Central Mosque around 3 p.m. They carried Iranian flags and…
Donald Trump, President of the United States, claimed that US forces sank nine Iranian naval ships. He made the announcement on Truth Social on March 1, 2026. The statement came during major combat operations against Iran. Trump’s Detailed Claim Trump stated, “I have just been informed that we have destroyed and sunk 9 Iranian Naval…
Arsenal secured a vital victory over Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium on March 1, 2026. The win moved Arsenal five points clear of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table. All goals came from corners in a tense London derby. Saliba Opens Scoring Defender William Saliba gave Arsenal the lead in the…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid glowing tribute to Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), as the revered cleric marks his 84th birthday. In a message shared on his official X account, the President described Pastor Adeboye as one of Nigeria’s greatest blessings. A spiritual leader whose prayers, guidance,…
