Vice President Kashim Shettima says President Bola Tinubu is working tirelessly to secure the release of schoolchildren and teachers abducted by bandits and terrorists across the country. Speaking to journalists after a special Jumat prayer held in Abuja ahead of the 2026 Democracy Day celebration, the vice-president assured Nigerians that the federal government remains committed…
Johnson Suleman, general overseer of the Omega Fire Ministries International, has called on President Bola Tinubu to resign if he is unable to tackle those sponsoring terrorism and insecurity in the country. Addressing congregants during a church programme, the cleric said Nigeria’s security agencies remain among the best in the world but are often undermined…
Femi Falana, a human rights lawyer and senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN), says Nigerians are being forced to pay higher electricity tariffs despite receiving a poor power supply from distribution companies. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Friday, the senior advocate criticised successive administrations for failing to reform the electricity sector and ensure…
Solomon Dalung, former minister for Youth and Sports, says the late Muhammadu Buhari recorded more tangible achievements in tackling insecurity than President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Speaking in an interview on Arise Television on Friday, the former minister said both leaders came into office with high expectations from Nigerians, but argued that Buhari achieved significant gains…
The leadership of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has denied allegations that it imposed candidates during its recently concluded primary elections. The party insisted that aspirants were selected through consultations and grassroots participation coordinated by state caucuses. In a statement on Friday, the party said its national secretariat was not involved in the selection of…
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Party (NDC), has called on European leaders to rethink Africa’s place in global development, arguing that the continent’s future is closely tied to Europe’s prosperity and stability. Speaking during an engagement with European stakeholders, Obi said Africa remains the world’s last frontier for global development but continues…
The presidency says significant progress has been made towards the establishment of state police, with a constitutional amendment expected soon to provide the legal framework for its implementation. Speaking after a consultative meeting on state police held at the State House in Abuja on Thursday, Femi Gbajabiamila, chief of staff to President Bola Tinubu, said…
By ALO 360 Editorial Board The issue of transparency has emerged as a major talking point in the aftermath of the nationwide primaries conducted by the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) to select candidates for various elective positions ahead of the 2027 general election. To be sure, the party deserves commendation for conducting a nationwide primary…
Adebo Ogundoyin, the speaker of Oyo State House of Assembly, has cautioned against calls for negotiations with the abductors of schoolchildren and teachers in Oriire LGA, warning that yielding to kidnappers’ demands could encourage further attacks. Speaking during plenary on Wednesday, the lawmaker said the public may not be aware of the conditions being demanded…
Oluremi Tinubu, Nigeria’s first lady, has announced the donation of vehicles to women leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in states not controlled by the ruling party. Speaking while hosting the “Tinubu Torchbearers”, a women’s support group campaigning for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu, the first lady said the beneficiaries would receive the…
