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Adejoke Adebiyi The Olota of Ota, Oba (Prof) Abdulkabir Adeyemi Obalanlege, has made an appeal to President Bola Tinubu, urging him to declare Isese Day as a nationwide celebration. He believes that such a move would promote peaceful coexistence and showcase the diverse cultural and traditional heritage of people across the states of the Federation. It has been reported that during a presentation at his palace on the theme “Embracing Traditional Religion for Peaceful Coexistence in the Global Village,” Obalanlege shared that preparations have been finalized for the inaugural Isese Day event scheduled for Sunday, August 20th. Oba Olota…

Adejoke Adebiyi Controversial Nigerian rapper, Naira Marley, also known as Azeez Fashola, paid a courtesy visit to the Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig.-Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa. In a statement released via the NDLEA’s official Twitter account, Naira Marley, founder of Marlian Music records, expressed his commitment to the fight against drug abuse. It has been reported that photos shared by the agency on Twitter depict Naira Marley alongside Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) and a diverse group of individuals at the National Headquarters. Notably, the music star’s visit sparked debates on social media…

Adejoke Adebiyi The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has officially confirmed the heart-wrenching loss of 36 military officers in Niger State. It has been reported that the DHQ provided a comprehensive account of the casualties resulting from the devastating ambush that took place in Niger State. However, the DHQ addressed the unfortunate incident involving an evacuation helicopter that tragically crashed on August 14, 2023. Major General Edward Buba, the Director of Defence Media Operations, shared these distressing details during the biweekly briefing of the Defence Media Operations. In response to inquiries about the cause of the helicopter crash, Major General Buba emphasized…

Aminat Gusanu The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), operating under the Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad (CG’s SIS), arrested four suspects transporting large quantities of vandalized rail track iron concealed within a load of scrap iron in an articulated DAF truck in Nasarawa state. PLATFORM TIMES reports that the suspects, who had attempted to disguise themselves as scavengers, were apprehended along the Lafia-Akwanga-Abuja expressway in Sabon Pagi, Lafia. This development was disclosed in a communique signed by the NSCDC National Public Relations Officer (PRO), Babawale Afolabi, in Abuja. The agency stated that the four suspects have been…

Peculiar Tonkumoh The scheduled arraignment of the suspended governor of CBN, Godwin Emefiele, which was initially set for Thursday, has been adjourned to the 23rd of August. PLATFORM TIMES reports that the adjournment, originally planned for Thursday, was postponed due to the absence of some of the defendants named in the charges. Emefiele, who was present in court, faces charges alongside Sa’adatu Yaro, a CBN employee, and her company April1616 Investments Limited, on 20 counts related to procurement fraud, conspiracy, and conferring corrupt advantages. On the 25th of July, Emefiele was arraigned on two counts for the…

Aminat Gusanu President of the National Union Road Transport Workers, NURTW Prof. Tajudeen Baruwa, has been released from police custody. Speaking in Abuja on Thursday, Baruwa warned union members about making destabilizing statements. While clarifying the events that followed his detention alongside former Lagos State chairman of the union, Tajudeen Agbede, on August 11, 2023, the NURTW boss said the police decided to “safeguard” the secretariat in response to plans by certain groups within the union to stage a protest at the national secretariat located in Garki 2, Abuja following his arrest. “We are calling on our members across…

Aminat Gusanu Filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has announced that skit makers Layi Wasabi and Sisi Quadri, along with actress Aunty Ramota, will feature in the four-part sequel series of his Yoruba epic “Anikulapo,” titled “Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre.” Kunle unveiled Layi Wasabi and Sisi Quadri in an Instagram post on Tuesday, showcasing a scene shot during production. He tagged their Instagram accounts in the caption. He also revealed Aunty Ramota through a separate Instagram post on Wednesday, featuring her image from a scene during filming. The 48-year-old filmmaker wrote, “Guess who this is?? ‘Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre’ is…

Aminat Gusanu The Ogun State So-Safe Corps has apprehended a notorious motorbike snatcher, Michael Olanrewaju, in Agbado Oke-Aro, within the Ifo Local Government Area of the state. PLATFORM TIMES gathered that the suspect was arrested at about 05:30 am on Tuesday, August 15. According to the So-Safe spokesman, Moruf Yusuf, who said in a statement that the suspect had escaped arrest on several occasions and had sometimes left injuries on law enforcement agents during the course of his arrest. Yusuf disclosed that the 26-year-old Olanrewaju, a resident of Abattoir Oju-Irin, Lagos State, “is known for snatching and stealing motorbikes…

Niger State Governor Umar Muhammed Bago has raised an alarm that banditry attacks have made a substantial number of farmers to flee their farmlands . The governor also said that the wave of nefarious activities orchestrated by bandits, cattle rustlers, and illegal miners, among other criminal elements, have cast a shadow of fear over the state. Governor Bago, expressed his deep concern during a crucial meeting with the Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi. The meeting, which took place on a fateful Tuesday, saw the governor highlighting the gravity of the…

In a resounding declaration of generosity, Access Bank, a stalwart in the financial sector, has earmarked a staggering N135 million in cash prizes to laud the dedication of more than 8,448 patrons within the esteemed confines of its illustrious DiamondXtra campaign’s 15th season. The illustrious announcement surfaced from none other than the bank’s erudite Regional Sales Director, the esteemed Mr. Aminu Inuwa. This revelatory pronouncement took center stage during the momentous inauguration of the DiamondXtra event, which was nothing short of an occasion of opulence and significance. The heralding ceremony took place in the vibrant heart of Kano State. With…