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The West African Examination Council (WAEC) took a surprising turn as it submitted a Certified True Copy of Ogun State, Governor Dapo Abiodun’s result to  the Ogun State Election Petition Tribunal. This move comes after an earlier claim that the council does not retain duplicate certificates. An official from WAEC’s Lagos office, Olufemi Olaleye, had previously appeared before the Isabo-based tribunal on July 20 following a subpoena. Despite being expected to provide Abiodun’s certificate, Olaleye stated that he did not possess it, asserting that the council does not retain duplicate certificates. He explained that original certificates are…

A former aide to former president Goodluck Jonathan and a social media influencer, Reno Omokri has explained why there was a protest against  president Bola Tinubu in  Niamey, Niger capital. Omokri in his tweet on Friday, said the anti-Tinubu protest was a reaction to the cutting of power in Niger by Nigeria. He tweeted ” It may not even be Tinubu. It is more likely his top notch National Security Adviser, but it does not matter. At least, he had the good judgment to appoint him.  “For the first time, ECOWAS is asserting itself to defend democracy. And…

The Managing Director, Payment Processing and Switching (Interswitch Purepay), Akeem Lawal, has said that Nigeria recorded over 86 percent growth in digital transactions between January and June . Lawal said this during his keynote address at the Nigeria Fintech Forum held at Civic Centre, in Lagos. “Last year, we gathered to discuss Partnership for Growth as a topical issue within our industry. Between last year and now, a lot of growth has been recorded. “Today, we will be having really interesting conversations that will shape a lot of what’s happening in the Fintech ecosystem. “Also, between then and now, we…

The CEO of the foremost Real Estate in Nigeria, Pelican Valley Nigeria Limited, Ambassador (Dr.) Babatunde Adeyemo has felicitated the Aboro of Ibese Land, Oba Oluwarotimi Oluwaseyi Mulero on the occasion of his first Coronation Anniversary on the Throne. Dr. Adeyemo in a congratulatory message on Friday in Abeokuta, Ogun state capital hails the monarch for his relentless efforts in promoting cultural heritage and preserving the rich history of Ibese Kindom. He also expressed deep admiration for the monarch’s commitment to the well-being of his people, which has forged a strong bond between the traditional institution and the corporate community.…

The Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, on Thursday, reported that  four women abducted have been  rescued from kidnappers. The women had appeared in a two-minute-19-seconds video clip released by the terrorists a few weeks ago, appealing to the Governor to help in facilitating their rescue. A statement by the Spokesperson to the Governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, said that the rescued ladies were received at the Council Chambers, Government House, Gusau. He noted that the government has been worried since the release of the video clip which prompted a swift response leading to their freedom. Lawal while…

  Justice Nicholas Oweibo of the Federal High Court in Lagos has  ordered the remand of pharmacist Ikwebe Ori Helen at the Kirikiri female section of the Nigerian Correctional Services (NCoS) for her alleged involvement in illicit drug peddling. Helen is facing   a two-count charge presented by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), to which she pleaded not guilty.  The charges centered around conspiracy and unlawful transportation of 51.10 kilogrammes of Pentazocine Injection 30mg – a narcotic analgesic comparable to cocaine, LSD, and heroin. Prosecutor Abu Ibrahim highlighted that on June 1, Agadi Sunday was…

Pensioners  in the Southwest geo-political zone have demanded for N40,000 minimum pension from governors in the zone.  The pensioners made the demand on Thursday, at the end of the meeting of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP), Southwest zone, held in Ibadan . PLATFORM TIMES gathered that the  meeting was attended by union executives from Oyo, Osun, Ekiti, Ondo, Lagos and Ogun states.   The NUP Public Relations Officer for the zone, Olusegun Abatan  while speaking at a press conference, said the plight of pensioners had remained static for years.   According to Abatan, some pensioners in…

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has threatened to go on what it termed ‘nationwide comprehensive strike’ from August 14, if the Federal Government fails to withdraw the court case it instituted against it.   The Organised labour had struck  a mutual understanding with President Bola Tinubu which led to the  aborted  nationwide protest. A communiqué issued at the end of the Congress’ National Executive Council (NEC) meeting,on Thursday, in Abuja, demanded the immediate withdrawal of alleged litigious terrorism by the Federal Ministry of Justice before the end of work on Friday, August 11.   Signed by the NLC…

The  Olowu of Owu kingdom, Abeokuta, Oba Prof. Saka Matemilola has described his experience as the 14th Olowu of Owu,Abeokuta,as both challenging and pleasant . The monarch, a Professor of Applied Mathematics,  Matemilola was made the Oba August 1st, 2022  as 14th Olowu after the demise of the late Oba Adegboyega Dosunmu who died on Sunday, December 12, 2021. Addressing a press conference  at his palace, Owu, Abeokuta, on Thursday, the monarch  disclosed that his one year journey as   He said “it has been challenging but, when you have a sutuasion at hand and you have clarity…

Aminat Gusanu The Chief Executive Officer of the Balmoral Group, Ezekiel Adamu,has said that double taxation and infrastructure pose a  big threat to Nigerian Businesses. He stressed  that the burden of double taxation, particularly with various levies imposed on venues makes it incredibly difficult for businesses to survive.  PLATFORM TIMES reports  that the CEO emphasized on the need for the government to address the threatening issues. He said,“the challenges include double taxation, there are a lot of levies we have to pay, especially with venues,there was a time we were paying about 26 different levies per…