Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, has condemned the arrest of Sheikh Ahmad Tijjani Umar, a Kaduna-based cleric. Obi raised the concern in an early morning post on X on Tuesday. He said authorities arrested the cleric shortly after hosting him in Kaduna on Sunday. The former Anambra…
Atiku Abubakar, former vice-president, has urged Nigerians to resist any attempt to turn the country into a one-party state. He made the remark on Monday during a visit to the Abuja residence of Abubakar Malami, former attorney-general of the federation, who faces corruption charges filed by the EFCC. Atiku said Nigerians have the right to…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says it will arraign Nasir el-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna state, over alleged money laundering and other offences. The commission disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday by John Okor Odey, head of media and public communication. It said it will arraign el-Rufai alongside…
Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former presidential aspirant, has dismissed claims that President Bola Tinubu played an active role in the struggle to restore democratic governance under military ruler Sani Abacha. He accused Tinubu of being absent during the pro-democracy movement. Gbenga made the remark on Sunday during an interview…
A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party backed by former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike denied claims it would support President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. As reported by ALO360 the group stated clearly that the opposition party would field its own candidate. Spokesperson Issues Firm Denial Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze addressed journalists…
Senator Oluremi Tinubu condemned the assault of women and girls during the Alue-Do Festival in Ozoro. As reported by ALO360 the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria issued a personal statement on Sunday. Consequently she reacted to viral footage that showed young girls chased, stripped and molested in Isoko North Local Government Area…
The federal government approved the dualisation of the Bodo-Bonny Road to link the East-West Road. Senator David Umahi, Minister of Works, disclosed this to journalists during a tour of projects in the South-South at the weekend. He stated that President Bola Tinubu directed that the road from the Bodo axis be expanded to connect with…
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to integrate anti-Ponzi scheme campaigns into the NYSC programme. The two organizations formalized the agreement at the NYSC headquarters in Abuja. This partnership established a specialized Community Development Service (CDS) group dedicated to financial literacy. SEC Commitment…
Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo state, says members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to Nyesom Wike should defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC) if they support President Bola Tinubu. Makinde spoke on Sunday during a courtesy visit to Bala Mohammed, governor of Bauchi state. He said anyone aligning with Wike’s camp and…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the £746 million port rehabilitation agreement between Nigeria and the United Kingdom, saying the deal favours Britain over Nigeria. The party made this known in a statement on Sunday by Bolaji Abdullahi, its national publicity secretary. According to the ADC, the deal, which was signed during President Bola…
