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Despite the Kaduna State Government’s approval of a ₦72,000 minimum wage, primary school teachers in the state say they have been excluded from the new salary structure, leaving them in worsening economic hardship. Some of the affected teachers who spoke with PLATFORM TIMES described their current condition as “devastating,” disclosing that they still receive salaries as low as ₦42,000 to ₦47,000, despite recent government pronouncements. “The situation is unbearable. We are the ones teaching the foundation of education, yet we are treated like we don’t matter,” one teacher lamented. “Level 7 teachers are still earning less than ₦50,000 monthly. How…

Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, former vice-presidential  candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has declared that he may consider running for president in the 2027 general elections — but only if his running mate from 2023, Peter Obi, and another unnamed southern political figure opt out of the race. Speaking during a live interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time on Tuesday, Baba-Ahmed said his potential presidential bid hinges on a mix of political and personal considerations. He was quick to emphasise that he is not desperate for the position, insisting that national interest and leadership integrity remain his priorities. “I would like…

Quareebah Lawal  Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has launched a blistering attack on President Bola Tinubu, warning Nigerians against re-electing him in the 2027 general elections, and declaring that the country risks “total collapse” if Tinubu secures a second term. Amaechi, who recently defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC), made the statement while addressing members of a coalition under the ADC in Rivers State on Tuesday. The former Rivers governor accused the Tinubu administration of deepening hardship across the country and predicted dire consequences if the current leadership continues beyond 2027.…

Daud Olatunji Panic and anger erupted in Sowo Village, along the Abeokuta–Sagamu Expressway in Ogun State, on Wednesday after a tragic accident involving a runaway vehicle claimed the lives of four schoolchildren, leading to  a protest that left hundreds of travellers stranded for hours. PLATFORM TIMES reports that the fatal crash, which occurred around 3pm, saw a fast-moving vehicle veer off the road and plough into a group of pupils walking home from school. Eyewitnesses said the victims died on the spot, triggering outrage among villagers who immediately mobilised to block the busy highway in protest. The chaotic scene brought…

Great Standard Montessori Model School (GSM), Abeokuta, on Wednesday, hosted its annual graduation and prize-giving ceremony in a vibrant display of academic excellence, cultural heritage, and strong advocacy for holistic child development. The event, held at the school’s premises, was attended by parents, education stakeholders, and special guests, who witnessed performances that highlighted the school’s emphasis on quality education, character formation, and extracurricular engagement. In her welcome address, the Proprietress of the school, Mrs. Nofisat Akingbade, reiterated the school’s unwavering commitment to raising confident, skilled, and morally upright pupils. She stressed the role of strategic sporting activities in developing children,…

After over a week of industrial action, the Ogun State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and its allied unions have announced the suspension of their strike following the signing of a Memorandum of Action (MoA) with the state government. In a joint statement signed by  leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the Joint Negotiating Council (JNC), and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), on Tuesday, said the decision to suspend the strike was taken to allow the government time to implement its commitments as outlined in the MoA. The strike, which commenced on Monday, July 14, had grounded…

The Kaduna State Police Command has apprehended a 59-year-old serial fraudster who for years allegedly impersonated high-ranking government and security officials across Nigeria to defraud unsuspecting victims. The suspect, identified as Aminu Yarima from Bichi Local Government Area of Kano State, was arrested on July 19, 2025, at his residence in GRA Government Quarters, Keffi, Nasarawa State, following weeks of coordinated surveillance and intelligence gathering. Parading the suspect, the spokesperson for the Kaduna Police Command, DSP Mansir Hassan, described Yarima as “a seasoned impersonator” whose criminal activities spanned multiple states and federal agencies. According to the police, Yarima confessed during…

No fewer than 150 residents of Ogun State are set to benefit from a two-week empowerment training programme on livestock domestication and shea butter processing, courtesy of Senator Olugbenga Obadara. The initiative, titled “Managing and Capacity Training for Livestock Domestication/Farming and Capacity Enhancement for Women and Youth Artisans in Shea Butter Oil Processing/Production Enterprise”, is designed to boost food security and economic empowerment in the state. Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting held on Monday in Abeokuta, Senator Obadara, represented by the Managing Director of Sweet FM, Mr. Eddy Aina, said the programme is aimed at equipping beneficiaries with practical skills…

The Federal Government has issued a stern warning to states opting to reduce electricity tariffs: be prepared to shoulder the burden of the resulting subsidy. This position follows the landmark move by the Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission (EERC), which recently approved a reduction in Band A tariff—from N209/kWh to N160—for residents of Enugu State. The new rate, effective August 1, has triggered nationwide debate, drawing mixed reactions from industry stakeholders. The Special Adviser on Strategic Communications to the Minister of Power, Bolaji Tunji, told PLATFORM TIMES that any state seeking to lower electricity costs must also commit to funding…

The Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr. Zacch Adedeji, has raised alarm over Nigeria’s massive annual loss of $18 billion to illicit financial flows, describing it as a major threat to the country’s economic stability. Adedeji made this disclosure on Tuesday at a national conference on Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs) hosted by the FIRS in Abuja. He said the loss is largely driven by aggressive tax avoidance schemes orchestrated by multinational corporations and aided by outdated tax treaties. “Like many other resource-constrained nations, we lose billions—$18 billion every year—through illicit conduits,” Adedeji said. “This is more…