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The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria has linked the recent surge in fuel prices to alleged extortion by the Department of State Services (DSS) and the police, coupled with additional levies imposed by Federal Government agencies. The revelation came during a public hearing convened by the House of Representatives ad hoc Committee on the recent fuel price increase. Chinedu Okoronkwo, the National President of IPMAN, voiced concerns about the detrimental impact of these alleged practices on fuel costs. He highlighted that IPMAN members have refrained from direct fuel importation due to an outstanding debt of approximately N250 billion owed…

Suspected patients of HIV and  Hepatitis B  and  three others have been arrested for  allegedly raping  a 14-year-old girl who sells Fura (Wara) in Jigawa state. PLATFORM TIMES gathered that the Jigawa State Police Command apprehended the suspects in the Jahun Local Government Area of the state. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday. The suspects: Aliyu Sani, 50, Rabi’u Ibrahim, 45, Idris Haruna, 38, Hussain Mato,32, and Rabi’u Inuwa, 50, were accused of perpetrating the crimes. The suspects raped a 14-year-old girl, who sells Tofu (Awara). PLATFORM TIMES gathered that…

In a bid to establish a cohesive and standardized framework for road traffic regulations across the nation, the Lagos State Government has issued a call for collaboration among all states within the Federation, including the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). During the recent Transport Managers Conference hosted by the Chartered Institute of Transport Administration of Nigeria (CIOTA), the Permanent Secretary of Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, Abdulhafiz Toriola, presented a compelling case for the implementation of a unified regulatory structure for road traffic management. Under the theme of “National Road Traffic Regulations,” the conference served as a platform for Toriola…

In a dramatic twist to the ongoing ministerial nominee screening process, the Nigerian Senate has unveiled a strategic move to intensify its scrutiny. During a compelling session on Tuesday, Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced a pivotal decision: all petitions lodged against the nominees would be elevated to the Presidency and pertinent security agencies, ushering in an unprecedented level of transparency and accountability. The revelation unfolded amid the backdrop of the screening of Malam Nasir el-Rufai, the nominee from Kaduna State. Akpabio, presiding over the proceedings, conveyed this groundbreaking procedural modification, underscoring the Senate’s commitment to upholding democratic principles and public…

Former Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) President, Olumide Akpata, SAN, has officially become a member of the Labour Party (LP). Akpata confirmed his affiliation with the LP in his home state of Edo, sharing the news on his Instagram account on Tuesday. Expressing his frustration with the state of the nation, he stated that he joined the opposition party to actively contribute to addressing Nigeria’s challenges. In his Instagram post, Akpata acknowledged the circulating news about his political association and confirmed his membership with the Labour Party since March of this year. He recounted attending his inaugural Ward Meeting at Oredo…

Aminat Gusanu The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund, has said that improved breastfeeding practices could save over 100,000 children’s lives annually. The UNICEF also said the practice could save $22 million in healthcare treatment costs related to inadequate breastfeeding in Nigeria. The United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF Nigeria representatives, Ms Cristian Munduate said this in a statement on the occasion of the World Breastfeeding Week,in Abuja on Tuesday. It was gathered that the World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated every Aug. 1 to Aug.7 across the world. The theme for WBW 2023, “Enable Breastfeeding, making a Difference for Working…

Adejoke Adebiyi Two pilots have  been rescued while the  passengers were  unaccounted for as Helicopter crashes into building in Ikeja, Lagos State Capital. PLATFORM TIMES gathered that, the helicopter burst into flame close to Muritala Muhammad International Airport (MMIA), where it was heading to. Although, the number of passengers aboard the ill-fated helicopter remains unclear. Emergency teams from the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) were currently present at the scene. Details Later.

Aminat Gusanu The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, has raised the alarm that hundreds of it’s members have been putting their filling stations for sale. IPMAN added that in Ibadan, Oyo State, alone, over 40 members have put up their filling stations up for sale, lamenting that, hundreds of others in other parts of the country are doing the same because of the hard business environment. The national President of the association, Chinedu Okoronkwo, stated this while speaking at a public hearing before the House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee investigating the recent hike of petrol pump price…

Fawaz Adebisi Senator Idiat Adebule from Lagos West Senatorial District experienced an awkward moment on Tuesday, during the ministerial screening  when she was captured on camera dozing off. Sen Adebule is a seasoned politician who previously served as the 15th deputy governor of Lagos State from 2015 to 2019 and became the sixth woman to hold the position as a senator. It was gathered that in 2023, she transitioned to the role of Senator from Lagos West. The incident quickly became widespread across various media platforms, sparking concerns about lawmakers’ engagement and diligence during essential proceedings. Many citizens and political…

By Onomiguren Agbamu Delta state governor has said it will continue to accord priority to healthcare to all Deltans, adding that the state was the first to implement the mandatory health insurance scheme in the country with over 1.2 m enrolled The Governor gave this revelation when he played host to the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN), led by its National Chairman, Pharm. Wale Oladigbolu and National President of Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), Professor Cyril Osifo at Government House, Asaba. The Governor added that accessible and affordable healthcare is non-negotiable for a healthy, vibrant, and productive population. He…