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The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria has condemned the recent abduction of students in parts of Oyo and Borno States, describing the incidents as a disturbing reflection of Nigeria’s worsening insecurity and a direct threat to the country’s education system. The affected incidents reportedly occurred on Friday, May 15, 2026, at Ahoro Esinele in Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State and Mussa village in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State, where yet-to-be-confirmed numbers of students were taken away by armed assailants. In a statement issued on Saturday, and signed by National President/Amir, Engr. Tajudeen Mustapha Olumide and National…

….Helicopters, SEAL Team 6 Among Forces Deployed In Operation …Forces Recover Devices Linked To Terror Financing Network Daud Olatunji It was meant to be a quiet night over the Lake Chad Basin, but within minutes, the darkness erupted into a coordinated storm of rotor blades, gunfire, and precision strikes. In a rare joint military operation stretching across international command lines, Nigerian and United States special forces battled ISIS fighters for over three hours, culminating in the death of a top jihadist commander whose networks had long unsettled security agencies across Africa. … A Raid Years In The  Making  Emerging details…

In this exclusive interview with DAUD OLATUNJI, Editor of PLATFORM TIMES, Oludele Folasade, an actor and film producer, reflects on her journey in the entertainment industry, her passion for storytelling, and the discipline required to excel both in front of and behind the camera. She speaks on role preparation, industry challenges, and her vision for the future of filmmaking. Enjoy the excerpts. What inspired you to become an actor? I have always loved storytelling and expressing emotions through characters. Acting gives me the opportunity to connect with people, inspire them, and bring different stories to life. How do you prepare…

The Zamfara State Police Command has rescued a 10-day-old baby allegedly stolen from the General Hospital, Kaura-Namoda, in Kaura-Namoda Local Government Area of the state, following a swift investigation and coordinated search operation. The infant was recovered barely three days after a complaint was lodged at the Kaura-Namoda Divisional Police Headquarters over the disappearance of the newborn. Confirming the development in a statement on Saturday, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Yazid Abubakar, said preliminary investigation led to the invitation and interrogation of hospital staff who were on duty at the time of the incident. He explained that credible intelligence…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has concluded its House of Representatives primary elections across several states ahead of the 2027 general elections, producing a blend of elected, consensus and unopposed candidates amid pockets of protests and intra-party tension in some constituencies. The primaries, initially slated for Friday but shifted to Saturday, were conducted through direct voting and open ballot systems in several constituencies and were monitored by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), as aspirants jostled for the party’s tickets in federal constituencies nationwide. Ahead of the exercise, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had urged aspirants and party stakeholders…

The Presidency has taken a swipe at the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over his recent criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s foreign engagements, describing his comments as “populism over facts” and a distortion of the intent behind Nigeria’s international economic diplomacy. Obi had questioned the rationale behind Nigeria’s participation at the African CEO Forum in Kigali, Rwanda, as well as the broader pattern of President Tinubu’s foreign trips, arguing that such engagements should be judged strictly by measurable economic returns rather than what he termed ceremonial optics. Responding in a strongly worded statement on Saturday, the Special Assistant…

At least 17 police officers and several Nigerian Army personnel have been killed following a coordinated terrorist attack on the Nigerian Army Special Forces School in Buni Yadi, Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State, authorities have confirmed. The attack, which occurred at the training facility in the North-East theatre of operations, was carried out by suspected fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), a group linked to prolonged insurgency activities in the region. The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) confirmed the incident on Saturday through its spokesperson, Force Public Relations Officer, Anthony Placid, who said the slain officers…

The Kano State Government has expressed concern over what it described as the increasing misuse of court orders to lay claim to public properties, warning that the trend could undermine justice delivery, threaten social stability, and erode public trust in the judicial system. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State raised the alarm on Friday at the 2026 Law Week of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Ungogo Branch, where he was represented by the State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Abdulkarim Kabiru Maude (SAN). The governor, according to a statement from the event, cautioned that individuals and groups were increasingly…

Yusuf Buhari, son of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, has emerged as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Daura/Sandamu/Mai’adua Federal Constituency after a sweeping victory in the party’s primary election held on Saturday. The exercise, conducted in Daura, saw Buhari secure a commanding win with 17,342 votes, far ahead of his closest rival, Auwalu Musa Daura, who polled 480 votes. Announcing the result, the Chairman of the constituency’s APC primary election committee, Lawal Garba, declared Buhari the winner, describing the process as transparent and in line with party guidelines. He subsequently presented him as the party’s flagbearer…

The Senator representing Ogun West Senatorial District, Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, on Sunday felicitated with tax expert, Prince Ibraheem Adegbokiki, on his 50th birthday, describing him as a committed public servant and accomplished professional. Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, in a congratulatory message, joined family members, friends and associates in celebrating Adegbokiki, noting that his contributions to revenue administration, media and governance have been commendable. Adegbokiki, a native of Oke-Ogun-Owu in Abeokuta, Ogun State, previously served as Supervisor for Works and Housing in Abeokuta North Local Government Area. He also worked in the banking sector before transitioning into tax administration. He…