John Onaiyekan, archbishop emeritus of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja, says Nigerians are losing confidence in their elected representatives in the national assembly. He spoke on Thursday during an appearance on Prime Time, a current affairs programme on Arise Television. Onaiyekan said many citizens no longer feel represented. He blamed lawmakers’ priorities and decisions for…
The Executive Governor of Lagos State has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC), strengthening international investment collaboration ahead of Invest Lagos 3.0 in 2026. The agreement formalised during a courtesy visit by Samantha Cohen, Chief Executive Officer of CWEIC, at Lagos House, Marina. According…
The Federal Government has taken a major step toward expanding access to consumer credit. With the formal inauguration of the Board of the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP). The Board was inaugurated by Vice President Kashim Shettima, who described improved access to consumer credit. As a critical pillar of Nigeria’s ambition to become a $1…
Innovation isn’t just about creating cutting-edge technology—it’s about designing systems that ensure technology benefits everyone. On February 28th, the MIT Sloan Africa Business Club will bring this vision to life with the 15th Annual MIT Africa Innovate Conference (AIC). For over 15 years, AIC has grown from a bold, student-led initiative into a globally recognized platform…
Pink and her husband, Carey Hart, have reportedly separated again after 20 years of marriage. A source shared the unexpected news with People on Thursday, February 26. The 46-year-old “Who Knew” singer first met Hart, a retired motocross racer now 50, at the Summer X Games in Philadelphia back in 2001. After dating on and off for…
Pope Leo XIV has banned priests from using AI to write sermons, stating it will “never be able” to speak to God. The Pope made this announcement during a private meeting with clergymen from the Diocese of Rome on Thursday, February 26. After delivering his speech, he joined a Q&A session with four priests of…
By ALO360 Editorial board Nigeria must not normalise violence in its political space. The reported attack on Peter Obi and other opposition figures in Benin City, Edo State, on Tuesday is deeply troubling. It demands clear condemnation and urgent action. BACKGROUND Obi had attended a political event at the ADC secretariat in Edo state. He…
Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, announced significant progress in Nigeria’s cash transfer initiative. He shared the update during a recent briefing. The program targeted poor households to ease economic hardships. Program Overview The Federal Government disbursed N25,000 to each qualifying household. Officials managed the effort through the National…
A three-judge bench of the Supreme Court took suo motu cognizance of a controversial chapter in a textbook. Surya Kant, Chief Justice of India, led the bench. He expressed grave concern over the content on Wednesday. Moreover, the court addressed the issue formally on Thursday. Details of the Ban The bench imposed a complete ban…
The Federal High Court in Lagos has scheduled May 8, 2026, to deliver its ruling on no-case submissions filed by former Niger State Governor Muazu Babangida Aliyu and his co-defendant Umar Muhammed Nasko in an ongoing fraud trial. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) prosecutes the case, which involves alleged misuse of ecological funds….
