Members of the Take-It-Back Movement on Monday took to the streets of Ibadan to protest the worsening security situation in Oyo State and the continued detention of abducted pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area. The demonstrators gathered at Mokola Roundabout, one of the busiest intersections in the state capital. They urged authorities to…
Rotimi Amaechi, former minister of transportation, says he is one of the simplest politicians in Nigeria and has not knowingly taken public funds. Amaechi spoke during an interview with media entrepreneur Chude Jideonwo, while reflecting on corruption, public perception, and his years in public office. The former minister, who recently lost the presidential ticket of…
The Nigerian naira traded within a narrow range against the United States dollar on June 1, 2026, as market participants monitored foreign exchange liquidity and demand conditions. Recent data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed that the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) rate closed at ₦1,373.25 per dollar on May 29, the…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards in Oyo State and ordered the deployment of a specialised rescue team to secure the release of pupils and teachers abducted in Oriire LGA. A federal government delegation announced the measures on Sunday during a visit to Esiele and Yawota communities, where gunmen abducted…
By ALO 360 Editorial Board As the May 30 deadline set by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the conduct of party primaries elapses, political parties have largely produced their presidential candidates ahead of the 2027 general election. The stage is now set for what promises to be one of the most consequential elections…
Food Import Spending Records Decline Nigeria’s food import bill dropped to $2.34 billion in 2025, representing a 7.37 percent decline from the $2.53 billion recorded in 2024. Financial analysts say the development reflects a gradual shift in the country’s economic priorities and foreign exchange allocation strategy. According to data contained in the latest Quarterly Statistical…
Explosion Rocks Defence Manufacturing Facility An explosion at a facility operated by South Korean defence company Hanwha Aerospace claimed five lives on Monday, according to local fire authorities. The incident occurred at about 11:00 a.m. local time at the company’s plant in Daejeon, a city located roughly 150 kilometres south of Seoul. Emergency responders rushed…
High-Potency Drugs Hidden in Appliances NDLEA operatives recently discovered illicit drugs inside water purifier machines. These appliances arrived in Lagos from the Netherlands. Specifically, officers found 3 kilograms of ketamine and 199 grams of MDMA. This discovery occurred on May 26 at a courier company. Following this, Femi Babafemi confirmed the seizure in a Sunday…
Nyesom Wike, the minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has mocked Aisha Yesufu over her failure to secure the FCT senatorial ticket of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). Wike spoke during a luncheon organised by his political group, the Rainbow Coalition. The remarks come days after Yesufu, in an interview on Channels Television, described the…
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Party, has unveiled Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election, promising a partnership built on shared responsibility and mutual respect. Obi made the announcement on Saturday after receiving the party’s presidential flag in Abuja. The former Anambra governor said he chose…
