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The former leader of the Niger Delta Peoples Volunteer Force, Asari Dokubo has declared his confidence in his ability to lead his armed group in overturning the military junta in Niger Republic.  Dokubo asserts that if commissioned by the federal government, his forces could overpower the current regime in Niger.  A viral video has circulated featuring Dokubo’s proclamation that he and his associates possess the capability to reinstate democracy in Niger.  He stated, “If the government commissions me and my people to go to Niger Republic, we will go. We will defeat them and we will come…

Kano State governor,  Abba Yusuf, has appointed 97 persons as his aides to serve as Special Advisers and Assistants. The series of appointments were made after his inauguration on May 29 until August. The spokesperson of the Governor, Bature Dawakin Tofa, said the appointments were based on merit, loyalty, and commitment. On 14 June, the governor appointed his first set of special assistants and advisers and the latest on August 7 when 42 persons were appointed. Later in the same month, the governor appointed 25 special advisers and assistants. Subsequently, he appointed 10 more special…

The Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, reaffirmed the unwavering commitment of the Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC) to safeguarding the security of Yorubaland against external threats.  He encouraged OPC leadership, particularly in Osun State, to engage in recruiting and training new members for effective integration into the group. Addressing attendees at the Osun OPC state congress in Osogbo, Adams emphasized the significance of adhering to the group’s core ideology.  He urged both new and existing members to avoid internal conflicts, thereby enabling them to effectively fulfill their roles as security personnel. Adams stated, “Let us…

The Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, has called on engineers across Nigeria to unite under a shared purpose and set aside religious, ethnic, and regional differences.  She emphasized the importance of engineers engaging in active politics to contribute to the nation’s growth and development. Engr. Salako-Oyedele made these remarks during her address at the inauguration of the 31st Engineering Assembly organized by the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) in Abuja.  The event’s theme, ‘Entrenching and Strengthening Engineering Practitioners: Code of Conduct for Resilient Engineering Practice in Nigeria,’ provided a platform…

By Aminat Gusanu The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has released alarming figures, reporting that a staggering 33,983 individuals have already been profoundly affected by the deluge of floods across various regions of the country this year. PLATFORM TIMES gathered that so far, five persons lost their lives, 75 sustained injuries while 1679 were completely damaged by the flood occured this year. PLATFORM TIMES further gathered that the flooding this year affected 10 States while 7353 persons were displaced and 866  hectares of farmland  were destroyed in this year’s ravaging  flooding . During the Emergency Coordination…

There was a mild drama on Wednesday,  when a  witness of All Progressives Congress, Yemi Adelani popularly called Igwe, agreed with the People’s Democratic Party that  there were over voting in some polling units during the March 18 election at the Ogun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal. Igwe testified as counsel to the APC (the third respondent), Tayo Oyetibo (SAN) opened the defence of the party at the Tribunal by calling four witnesses. Adelani who was the APC State Collation Agent during the governorship election while being cross examined by Goddy Uche (SAN) Counsel to the Peoples Democratic…

Wisdom Silas Founder of styledByTito,  Bolatito Bashiru has  abandoned her banking profession to pursue her dreams of becoming a Tailor. PLATFORM TIMES gathered that the  former banker, resigned in 2016 to become a fashion designer with the aim of changing people’s mindset about Tailoring profession by building a trustworthy and successful brand. According to her, individuals and businesses usually witness disappointment and consistent frustration when they patronize fashion designers in the country. Bashiru said,”I always witness my mum and tailors quarrel. From ill-fitted dresses to failing to meet delivery timelines. She always backdates her event whenever she…

The National and State House of Assembly Elections Petition Tribunal in Kano has taken a decisive step by nullifying the election of the member representing Taurani Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives. The tribunal ruled against Muktar Umar Yerima of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), finding him guilty of certificate forgery. The election, which took place on February 25th, 2023, had been contested by the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Hafizu Kawu. Kawu had raised concerns about Yerima’s eligibility as the winner and challenged his victory, citing doubts regarding his qualifications. A three-member panel of the tribunal, presided…

The presiding pastor of the Abuja chapter of the House on the Rock, Uche Aigbe, has been charged with unlawful possession of an AK-47 rifle. The ruling was delivered by a Chief Magistrate Court in the Federal Capital Territory. Chief Magistrate Abubakar Ismail ruled against the no-case submission made by Pastor Uche Aigbe, asserting that there is a compelling case for the accused to answer regarding the prohibited firearm found in his possession. The objection to trial, lodged by the Pastor, was deemed lacking in merit and substance by the Chief Magistrate. The ruling, which took place at Zuba…

Fawaz Adebisi The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced the approval of Muslim head wear (Hijab) for  female students in government colleges . This approval was announced on Thursday, through a circular titled, “Use of Corporate/Cape Size Hijab as Part of School Uniform for Female Muslim Students of Federal Unity Colleges.” The circular, which was released by the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education, Andrew Adejo, stressed that hijab is now part of the school uniform of female Muslim students in all the 112 Federal Government Colleges (Unity Schools) in the country. According to Adejo, the students…