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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…

Scores of  traders at Lafenwa market, Abeokuta have lost their life-saving money to fraudsters who disguised as distributors of foodstuffs and other commodities. PLATFORM TIMES gathered that the  organised Fraudsters stormed the market with DIsc Jockey and rented a shop for one year . PLATFORM TIMES further gathered that the fraudsters sold  a dummy to the traders that they were engaging in a  family support for widows and the poor. Some victims lamented that they obtained a loan from the popular loan shark to pay for the goods from the fraudsters . One of the victims…

Fawaz Adebisi The Chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools (ASUSS) in Ogun state, Dr. Felix Agbesanwa, has  revealed that teachers in the state now sleep in their cars and schools instead of going home. Dr. Agbesanwa said their action  was as a  result of the removal of fuel subsidy, adding that most teachers live far away from their various work places. Dr Agbesanwa, in an interview in Abeokuta, explained that while some endure exhausting treks, others transformed their vehicles into makeshift living quarters to avoid the risk of sanctions due to lateness. He said, “due to the…

Adejoke Adebiyi Grace  Awuda, the mother of an  Anambra Lady, Chinyere Awuda, who was allegedly beaten to death,  has demanded justice for her daughter. Chinyere was said to have been beaten to death in a hotel in Awka, Anambra State. It was gathered that she was killed for picking and pocketing money being sprayed on the celebrant at a birthday party. Reacting to this, Grace strongly refuted this claim, stating that her daughter was not involved in such an act and that she relied  on God to bring justice. Awuda in an interview explained how her daughter’s life was cut…