John Onaiyekan, archbishop emeritus of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja, says Nigerians are losing confidence in their elected representatives in the national assembly. He spoke on Thursday during an appearance on Prime Time, a current affairs programme on Arise Television. Onaiyekan said many citizens no longer feel represented. He blamed lawmakers’ priorities and decisions for…
By ALO360 Editorial board Nigeria must not normalise violence in its political space. The reported attack on Peter Obi and other opposition figures in Benin City, Edo State, on Tuesday is deeply troubling. It demands clear condemnation and urgent action. BACKGROUND Obi had attended a political event at the ADC secretariat in Edo state. He…
The Independent National Electoral Commission fixed January 16, 2027, for the presidential and national assembly elections. Officials also set February 6, 2027, for governorship and state houses of assembly polls. This change shifted the original dates from February 20 and March 6, 2027, respectively. Mohammed Haruna, national commissioner and chairman of the information and voter…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked President Bola Tinubu to direct the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, to investigate the attack on Peter Obi and other chieftains of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Edo state. SERAP made the call in a statement posted on its X handle on Thursday. The organisation…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed allegations by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) linking it to the reported attack on Peter Obi and Chief John Odigie-Oyegun in Edo state. In a statement issued on Thursday, Felix Morka, national publicity secretary of the APC, described the ADC as “insufferable jesters.” He accused the party of…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has dismissed allegations that his administration is steering Nigeria toward a one-party state, saying he cannot fault politicians who choose to defect from struggling opposition parties. Tinubu spoke on Wednesday night during an interfaith breaking of fast with senators in Aso Villa, Abuja. “I can’t blame anybody for jumping out of…
President Bola Tinubu has charged the newly appointed Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Tunji Disu, to restore public confidence in the Nigeria Police Force. Tinubu gave the directive on Wednesday during Disu’s decoration ceremony at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. On Tuesday, the president accepted the resignation of former IGP Kayode Egbetokun. He subsequently announced Disu as…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has asked the federal government to clarify reports alleging that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu paid over N10 billion in ransom to secure the release of abducted pupils and staff of St. Mary’s Catholic School, Papiri. In a statement on Tuesday, signed by Bolaji Abdullahi, the party’s national…
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the attack on Peter Obi, John Odigie-Oyegun and other leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), warning that Nigeria must not descend into political violence. Hoodlums attacked Obi, Oyegun, and other ADC stalwarts at Oyegun’s residence in Benin City, Edo state, on Tuesday. In a statement reacting to the…
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, and former Edo governor John Odigie-Oyegun escaped an assassination attempt on Tuesday after gunmen attacked Odigie-Oyegun’s residence in Benin City, Edo state. The attack occurred shortly after Obi and other leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) attended the formal declaration of Olumide Akpata into the…
