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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…

A  comic actor, Afeez Oyetoro popularly known as Saka, has said that about 90 Per cent of women Harass Men in the movie industry. Oyetoro  who  is currently a lecturer in the Department of Theatre Arts at the Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education, Lagos, said he was  not a producer and  not in a position to cajole someone to take a role. Oyetoro added that he respects  people in the industry who work and do not sell their body for roles. He said ” shockingly, in the industry today, women are the ones harassing men, about 90…

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has dispelled the rumour that he consults demons before ministering, asking  the members of the church to pray for his death if he consults with demons to minister. Adeboye said this during the church’s 71st Annual Convention Holy Ghost Service, tagged ‘Beyond Expectations’, at the Redemption Camp in Mowe, Ogun State, on Friday night. Addressing the congregation at the Redemption Camp in Mowe, Ogun State, on Friday night, Adeboye dispelled rumours that he consulted with demons for his ministerial activities. He  urged  members to…

A middle-aged man, Ayodeji Obayan  has taken his case to the Grade ‘A’ Customary Court in Oke-Eda, Akure, Ondo State, as he seeks to establish paternity over his four children. The decision follows a shocking revelation by his wife, Lillian Obayan, who recently altered their children’s surnames to match her new lover’s last name. Mr. Obayan expressed profound anger and frustration over this development, vowing to pursue legal intervention in order to uphold his rights as the biological father of his children. According to his testimony in court, Mr. Obayan explained that his 23-year-long marriage with Lillian had been marred…