Abdul Danbature, president of the Arewa Youths, says Peter Obi can only become Nigeria’s president “in his dreams”. Danbature spoke during a recent media briefing while reacting to Obi’s pledge to serve only one term of four years if elected president in 2027. The Arewa youth leader dismissed Obi’s promise as deceptive and insisted that…
President Bola Tinubu has condemned the reported killing of one of the teachers abducted during an attack on schools in Oyo State. In a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, Tinubu described the attack as barbaric and directed security agencies to intensify efforts to rescue the remaining…
Rotimi Amaechi, former minister of transportation, says Atiku Abubakar has an “electability problem” despite repeatedly winning presidential primaries. Speaking during an interview with Trust TV on Monday, Amaechi said he was ready to face Atiku in a direct primary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Reacting to Atiku’s recent remark that he had never lost…
Emeka Ike, a Nollywood actor, has declared his intention to contest for a seat in the House of Representatives, saying Nigeria needs functional systems that work for citizens. Speaking during an interview with journalists, Ike said he would contest under the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the Bwari/AMAC federal constituency seat in…
Liyel Imoke, former governor of Cross River state, has been appointed chairman of the presidential screening committee of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the party’s presidential primaries. In a statement issued on Monday by Bolaji Abdullahi, national publicity secretary of the ADC, the party said Abdulfatah Ahmed, former governor of Kwara state, would…
Rabiu Kwankwaso, former governor of Kano state, says northern Muslim politicians cannot succeed without the support of Christians and other regions of the country, adding that he would support Peter Obi. Speaking during an interview with Trust TV, Kwankwaso said Nigeria’s politics requires broad national alliances beyond religion and ethnicity. “What we are saying now…
Desmond Elliott, member representing Surulere constituency I in the Lagos State House of Assembly, has alleged intimidation and the withdrawal of his personal security ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election in the constituency. In a viral video seen by ALO 360, Elliott accused some party stakeholders of attempting to coerce members into…
Peter Obi, 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has mourned security personnel killed during a recent terrorist attack in Yobe state, calling on the federal government to provide adequate support for their families. In a post on X on Saturday, Obi expressed condolences to the leadership of the Nigerian military and the police over…
Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, has consoled Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chiefpriest, following his defeat in the House of Representatives primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Imo state. In a post shared on his Instagram page, Seyi Tinubu encouraged the celebrity barman not to be discouraged by the…
Pascal Okechukwu, widely known as Cubana Chiefpriest, says he does not regret contesting for the House of Representatives ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) despite losing the primary election in Imo state. In a video released after the primary election and now circulating on social media, the celebrity barman expressed disappointment over the outcome…
