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Israel Adeleke The Council of Ulama (Islamic clerics) in Kwara State has advised individuals planning to participate in the traditional religious festival known as Isese or Ifa festival in Ilorin, the state capital, to refrain from doing so, citing concerns about the security of lives and property. At a briefing on Tuesday, the Council warned that the Ifa festival, in any form, would not be permitted in any part of the Ilorin Emirate, which includes Asa, Moro, Ilorin East, Ilorin West, and Ilorin South Local Government Areas. Recall that the Kwara State Police Command had earlier advised the promoters…

Fawaz Adebisi The Governor of Borno state, Babagana Zulum, has disbursed essential food and palliative supplies to 2,000 households in Feezan ward of the Maiduguri Metropolitan Council, MMC. The distribution event, held at the Mohammed Goni College of Legal and Islamic Studies, occurred on Wednesday as part of an ongoing effort to mitigate the hardships faced by the residents due to economic pressures. According to the governor, this is in a bid to alleviate the challenges caused by the withdrawal of fuel subsidy and the subsequent rise in the cost of living in the state. Having initiated the palliative…

Fawaz Adebisi The FCT Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has reported a significant crackdown on drug-related activities, resulting in the arrests of 343 drug dealers between January and now. It also revealed that it recorded seizures of illicit drugs with an estimated value of over N56.9 million. The FCT Commandant of NDLEA, Kabir Tsakuwa, revealed this information during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja. He stated that the apprehended suspects, comprising 328 males and 15 females, were involved in various aspects of drug trafficking and distribution. According to him, the seized…

By Aminat Gusanu Wema Bank, in a collaborative move with Enza group, a pioneering payment platform, has announced a strategic partnership aimed at revolutionizing the landscape of secure and cost-efficient payment solutions for businesses. This partnership centers around harnessing the advanced payment solutions provided by enza group to fortify Wema Bank’s existing e-commerce payment capabilities. In a recent statement, enza group highlighted that this collaborative effort would usher in a new era of enhanced service quality for merchants, coupled with fortified payment security, heightened service reliability, and substantial cost savings through optimized transactions. Tunde Mabawonku, Wema Bank’s Executive Director of…

Residents of Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State,have expressed their dissatisfaction with the planned commissioning of the Ibooro/Imasayi/Ayetoro road by the state  Governor, Dapo Abiodun.  PLATFORM TIMES gathered that the  controversy arises from the fact that only a portion of the road has been completed, leaving a significant stretch unfinished. Concerned citizens were raising their voices against what they consider a premature celebration of an incomplete project. “This is not how it’s done in other places like Remo, Egba, and Ijebu axis,” exclaimed one resident. The sentiment is echoed by many who believe that the…

In the ongoing debate over the removal of subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit (petrol), oil marketers have advised President Bola Tinubu to consider a phased approach to the subsidy relaxation due to challenges faced by importers in accessing US dollars and the resulting impact on businesses.  This recommendation emerged on Tuesday, as President Tinubu stood firm in rejecting any fuel price increase and reversal of the fuel subsidy. Marketers of petroleum products highlighted the experience of Kenya, which had to reintroduce subsidies on petrol after removing them due to the severe consequences on its citizens.  “Let them…

In a bid to foster enduring growth and stability, shareholders of First Bank Nigeria Limited, under FBN Holdings Plc, have rallied for an amicable resolution to the ongoing dispute over control of the bank.  Concurrently, they have given their stamp of approval to a comprehensive dividend payout amounting to N17.9 billion for the 2022 financial year, translating to 50 kobo per investor. During the bank’s 11th annual General Meeting, conducted virtually on Tuesday, shareholders beseeched regulatory bodies to ensure that any ousted director from a publicly listed corporation relinquishes their shares and relinquishes their position on the board.…

Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Adams Oshiomhole, has drawn attention to the challenging economic conditions inherited by President Bola Tinubu’s administration.  During a meeting with Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Presidential Villa, Senator Oshiomhole revealed that the nation’s revenue was stretched thin, with a staggering 96% of its income allocated towards servicing its debt obligations. Senator Oshiomhole emphasized that the economic situation inherited by President Tinubu’s administration was far from ideal, characterizing it as a “terrible economic situation.”  He noted that this dire scenario led to the need for unconventional measures…

In the wake of Monday’s MI 171 Airforce Helicopter crash in the Chukuba communities of Shiroro Local Government Area (LGA), Niger State, residents are fleeing their homes due to the extensive deployment of troops and equipment by the army.  The helicopter had been carrying casualties of a bandit ambush on soldiers in Zenguru, Wushishi LGA, ultimately crashing in Chukuba, Shiroro LGA. Tragically, at least 21 soldiers and officers lost their lives, while more than 50 bandits were reportedly eliminated during the Sunday ambush.  The predominantly farming and fishing villagers are now seeking refuge in nearby communities such…

A startling incident in Adamawa State has captured attention as a 23-year-old man, Tangla Isuwa, narrowly escaped a mob attack after reportedly confessing to practicing witchcraft.  The young man claimed to have transformed his neighbor, Danladi Markus, into a chicken for an astonishing three-week period. Hailing from Dong community in Demsa Local Government Area, Tangla allegedly implicated Markus, attributing the transformation to his belief that Markus had engaged in witchcraft that led to the death of Tangla’s father within their community. The confrontation escalated when enraged youths within the community confronted Tangla, subjecting him to a violent…