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Popular rapper, Olamide has said ‘Sapa’ inspired his record label YBNL Nation, adding that he didn’t want to spend unnecessarily and extravagantly. The artist said he decided to reinvest into the music business for wealth recycling. The YBNL boss, who has signed artists like Lil Kesh, Fireboy DML, Adekunle Gold, Viktoh, Davolee and several others, revealed in an interview with Nandi Madida of Apple Music’s Africa Now Radio, how he decided to make it his passion for music a business. Speaking to the host, he said: “The world was in love with my stuff, and I was…

Adamawa Ministry of Justice has revealed that the state was only able to secure one conviction out of four rape cases reported between January and Aug. 10 2023. The Senior State Counsel, Adamu Abubakar, who is also the Police Liaison Officer in charge of the sexual offences database in the state, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Yola. He said that the three other cases are still ongoing in court. According to him, the chamber of the attorney-general only received and prosecute cases of rape and defilement. He added…

Renowned musician, Habeeb Okikiola, widely recognized as Portable, has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry by publicly admitting to practicing ritualism. In an exclusive preview of his conversation with Nedu Wazobia, Portable stunned listeners with his candid statement, declaring, “I gat do ritual O, I am a ritualist.” The complete interview featuring Portable’s revelations will be broadcast on Monday, providing further insight into this unexpected admission. Adding to the intrigue, Portable uploaded another video on his Instagram account, where he made an intriguing reference to the popular saying, “Kanayo Kanayo we pray for money and Grace wey…

The Lagos State Election Petition Tribunal has reached a decision to withhold judgment in response to two petitions challenging the re-election of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat. Overseeing the proceedings, Justice Arum Ashom, who leads the three-man tribunal, disclosed on Saturday that the date for the judgment would be communicated to all parties involved, following the adoption of final written addresses by the respective counsels. The Labour Party’s Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour and Abdulazeez Adeniran, also known as Jandor, from the Peoples Democratic Party, have both lodged challenges against the re-election of Sanwo-Olu and Hamzat, who…

In a decisive move towards enhancing environmental sustainability, Polaris Bank has launched an ambitious campaign to combat plastic pollution and promote responsible environmental behavior.  The bank’s commitment to this cause is part of its core pillars of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) investment. Every day, a staggering amount of plastic waste—millions of tonnes of plastic bottles and polythenes—find their way into drainages, water channels, landfills, and oceans, causing harm to wildlife, air and water pollution, and contributing to climate change challenges such as flooding.  Addressing these concerns has become an urgent priority globally. With this in mind,…

The Nigerian High Commissioner in the United Kingdom, Sarafa Tunji Isola has held a brief reception for the Nigerian former president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo after a closed door chat. Isola who is the Nigerian 14th Ambassador to the Court of St James, received Obasanjo while on his way back from a Caribbean country. Obasanjo, who arrived shortly after noon, was received by Isola, some senior diplomats , the Defence attaché and a handful of other staff at the High commission. Speaking at the reception held in his office, Isola said “I’m wearing three caps, that of a son, mentee and…

Tensions ran high in Kano State as citizens took to the streets to voice their discontent over the potential use of force to address the ongoing political turmoil caused by the coup in Niger Republic. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), led by Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu, has directed its standing force to remain on standby, sparking concerns over the possibility of a military intervention to restore constitutional order in Niger. Protesters from various walks of life, spanning the length and breadth of Kano metropolis, united in their call for a peaceful resolution to the crisis.…

Former  president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has expressed concern over the pervasive corruption in Nigeria’s election system. The former president called for an urgent need for Christians to engage in politics to drive positive change. Obasanjo said this on Saturday while  delivering  a thought-provoking speech  during the 57th annual convention and 67th anniversary of The Gospel Faith Mission International (GOFAMINT) held at the Gospel City, Ogunmakin, Ogun State.  Speaking on  the theme  ‘The Roles of the Church in Nation Building at a Time Like This,’ Obasanjo congratulated the church for successfully hosting the convention and urged Christians to…

The President of the  National Union of Road Transport Workers, Tajudeen Baruwa and three others have been reportedly arrested and detained by police in Abuja. PLATFORM TIMES gathered that the police stormed the secretariat of the union on Friday following a tip off of planned violence over  the outcome of an election. The arrest  reportedly took place on Friday evening at the NURTW’s National Secretariat in Garki 2, Abuja. The Deputy President of the Union, Mr. Isa Ore, who confirmed the development to journalists on Saturday in Abuja, expressed shock over the arrest. “We were preparing…

In a shocking revelation, Oyo State Police Command has  apprehended a man identified as Monday Chukwuka, who reportedly confessed to selling his one-day-old granddaughter to a baby factory located in Abia State for a staggering sum of N700,000. The Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Mr. Adebola Hamzat, disclosed that the grandfather, took advantage of his own teenage daughter, Sarah Chukwuka, who had just given birth on July 10.  PLATFORM TIMES gathered that Chukwuka pretended to take custody of the newborn, claiming he would entrust her to a caregiver. He however, cunningly transported the infant to Abia…