Adams Oshiomhole, senator representing Edo North, has criticised Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), describing him as a politician whose actions do not match his public declarations. Oshiomhole made the remarks during an interview on Mic On Podcast, hosted by Seun Okinbaloye, political correspondent with Channels Television. The former Edo governor…
Adams Oshiomhole, senator representing Edo North, has alleged that the daughter of Senate President Godswill Akpabio was appointed to a lucrative position in the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) without following due process. Oshiomhole made the claim during an interview on Mic On Podcast, hosted by Seun Okinbaloye, political correspondent with Channels Television. The…
By ALO 360 Editorial Board The proposal by Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele to replace Nigeria’s current two-term, four-year presidential system with a single six-year term has reopened a debate that has surfaced repeatedly in the country’s democratic journey. The argument is simple: reduce the distractions of re-election politics, cut the enormous cost of elections, and…
Osa Director, spokesperson of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has dismissed reports that Rabiu Kwankwaso, the party’s vice-presidential candidate, threatened to leave the party over disagreements surrounding its structure in Kano State. Speaking in an interview on Arise Television on Saturday, Director described the reports as speculation designed to create division within the opposition party….
Monday Okpebholo, governor of Edo State, has declared his support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu, saying no amount of intimidation or insecurity would alter the ruling party’s resolve ahead of the 2027 general election. Speaking at a rally of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, Okpebholo praised Tinubu’s leadership and urged…
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has praised Abdulsalami Abubakar, former head of state, for his contributions to Nigeria’s democratic development, saying his service and sacrifice to the nation would never be forgotten. Shettima spoke on Saturday night in Abuja during the celebration of Abubakar’s 84th birthday and the launch of his autobiography titled Call of Duty: My…
Abdulsalami Abubakar, former head of state, has called on Nigerians to strengthen democratic institutions and promote good governance to consolidate the country’s democratic gains. Abubakar made the call on Saturday in Abuja during the celebration of his 84th birthday and the launch of his autobiography titled Call of Duty: My Autobiography. The retired general, who…
Protesters on Saturday stormed the Nyanya-Karu bridge in Abuja, demanding the immediate rescue of schoolchildren and teachers abducted by gunmen in Oyo and Borno states. The demonstrators, who occupied a section of the busy expressway, called on the administration of President Bola Tinubu to intensify efforts to secure the release of the victims. The protest…
Uba Sani, governor of Kaduna state, says President Bola Tinubu has demonstrated key attributes of a democrat, despite concerns about the state of civil liberties and democratic governance in the country. Speaking in an interview on Arise Television on Friday, Sani said no democracy is perfect, arguing that Nigeria has made significant progress since the…
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), says there is no justification for the continued detention of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Kanu was handed life imprisonment by the Abuja Federal High Court over terrorism and treasonable felony. He was later transferred to the Sokoto correctional facility,…
