Author: admin

One of Nigeria’s foremost industrialists and educationists, Chief Olatunde Ayinla Abudu, has passed away. He died on Monday in his Abeokuta residence at the age of 96. Until his death, Abudu was the Maiyegun of Egbaland and a towering figure in Ogun State’s industrial and educational development. He was laid to rest shortly after his demise within the premises of Noble House College, Abeokuta — an institution he founded and nurtured into one of the state’s leading academic establishments. The Janazat prayer was led by the Chief Imam of Egbaland, Sheikh Sa’ad Bamgbola, and attended by a host of dignitaries…

A woman displaced by the ongoing violence in Benue State has given birth to a set of quadruplets under harrowing conditions. The woman, identified as Shidoo Tortiv from Ucha village in Gwer West Local Government Area, was forced to flee her home with her husband, Wilfred Tortiv, due to persistent insecurity. The couple has since been squatting with relatives in Kula, a neighbouring community within the same local council. Narrating the incident to PLATFORM TIMES on Monday, the father said his wife delivered the babies at home around 6pm on Saturday, with the assistance of local midwives. He noted that…

Tragedy struck in Sokoto State on Sunday as seven persons, including two young girls, lost their lives after a motorcycle reportedly triggered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Tangaza Local Government Area. The explosion, allegedly orchestrated by suspected Lakurawa insurgents, occurred beneath a tree often used as a resting point by military personnel during patrols in the area. Local sources said the victims were returning to Zurmuku village from a Sallah celebration in Gwabro when the incident occurred. They had stopped under the tree to rest when one of the motorcycles struck the device, triggering a devastating blast. Six men…

Governor Uba Sani’s greatest achievement in the last two years is in uniting the people and ushering in peace in Kaduna State and not just bridging infrastructural deficit and enhancing human capital.The commendation was given by Ambassador Yusuf Mamman, a veteran journalist and Nigeria’s envoy to Spain in the 90s, in a press statement on Monday, as part of his assessment of Kaduna State since Governor Uba Sani assumed office. Ambassador Mamman who is the proprietor of JKD 360 Television and Multimedia Services, equated the prevailing peace in Kaduna State to the second republic during the ‘’ideologically-driven administration of Alhaji…

Mr. Pietier Gilles, a 67-year-old tourist, has reportedly been found dead in a hotel room in Gboko town, Benue State.Citing sources, counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, said the deceased, believed to be a French tourist, was found dead on Saturday at Hotel Jovina, Gboko, where he had lodged on June 6. Makama, in a post on X, said Gilles reportedly fell ill on June 7, but declined the hotel’s offer to take him to a hospital.SPONSOR AD “Concerned for his wellbeing, the hotel management contacted a medical practitioner to assess his condition. Sadly, he was confirmed dead shortly after,” the post saidThe…

Former First Lady Maryam Abacha has broken her silence on long-standing allegations of treasury looting against her late husband, General Sani Abacha, describing them as fabrications and misrepresentations fueled by tribal and political bias. Speaking in an exclusive interview aired on TVC on Sunday, the widow of Nigeria’s former military ruler dismissed claims that her husband stole billions of dollars from the country’s coffers during his regime, insisting that no credible evidence has been presented to support such accusations. General Sani Abacha, who ruled Nigeria from 1993 until his sudden death in 1998, has remained one of the most controversial…

Starting a SaaS startup feels a lot like jumping into a fast-moving river. Exciting, but also a little scary. You got your idea, your team, maybe even some early customers. But here’s the thing — if you don’t get a handle on understanding what net revenue retention is early, you might not see where your money’s coming from. It’s not just about getting customers. It’s about keeping them and getting them to spend more over time. That’s what keeps your startup afloat when things get tough.Why SaaS Finances Are TrickyMoney in SaaS isn’t like your typical business. It’s not just…

By Ibrahim AdamIn the sacred valleys of Mina, where millions gather seeking divine mercy, something unusual happened. It wasn’t the rituals or the crowd—it was the sight of a Nigerian governor moving quietly from tent to tent, pressing warm greetings into pilgrims’ palms alongside 250 Saudi Riyals, and whispering “Barka da Sallah” like a father would to his children.SPONSOR AD That governor was Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State. And for the over 3,345 Kano pilgrims under his care, this was more than a religious journey—it became a deeply human experience of being seen, valued, and loved.“He walked with us,”…

The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako has directed a full investigation into the alleged neglect of accident victims at the emergency unit of the Federal Medical Center (FMC) Jabi, Abuja.In a video that trended on social media at the weekend, someone was heard lamenting that he rushed some accidents victims he saw at the road to the facility but that the staff were slow in attending to them. The video showed arguments between the good Samaritan and some staff of the hospital one of whom talked about the unavailability of gloves. One of…

For the very first time in decades, the Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona yesterday was absent at the age-long Ojude-Oba festival.Ojude-Oba, “the king’s fore-court”, is a century -old festival in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, and it’s  known to the Ijebus as a major annual festival that brings them together. The festival is celebrated on the third day after Id-El-Kabir. The festival has its traditional, cultural, religious and social military significance.SPONSOR AD The Awujale is the symbol of the festival and during the yearly event, participants otherwise known as Regberegbes, the age-groups, usually parade at the venue…