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The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has clarified recent reports claiming the shutdown of Ladoke Akintola Airport in Ibadan, dismissing them as inaccurate. This clarification follows misconceptions arising from a social media post by Michael Achimugu, Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at NCAA. Achimugu’s post initially indicated a potential six-month closure of the airport starting March for maintenance and upgrade purposes, pending further developments. However, he expressed dismay over how his statement was misrepresented in the media. “I don’t understand how any journalist would take this post and caption it, ‘NCAA shuts down Ibadan Airport.’ My post never…

Mrs. Ekaette Akpabio, wife of Senate President Senator Godswill Akpabio, has taken legal action against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, following allegations of sexual harassment leveled against her husband. The dispute arose after Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan claimed that Senator Akpabio made unwelcome advances during a visit to his Uyo residence in December 2023, remarks made during an interview on Arise Television. In response to these allegations, Mrs. Akpabio addressed the media on Friday, vehemently denying the accusations and defending her husband’s character as disciplined and affable. She expressed deep concern over the emotional and psychological distress caused to her family by the allegations,…

In the aftermath of recent Supreme Court rulings concerning Rivers State’s political landscape, a looming crisis threatens to disrupt governance stability. Former chairmen from 21 out of 23 local government areas in Rivers State have declared their intent to resume office starting Monday, March 3, 2025. This decision follows the Supreme Court’s judgments and the purported extension of their tenure by the Martins Amaewhule-led legislature. Dr. Samuel Nwanosike, former chairman of Ikwerre local government area, asserted their legitimacy in a widely circulated social media video. “By the judgment of the Supreme Court, I remain the chairman of Ikwerre LGA,” Nwanosike…

The National President of the Afenifere Youth Council (AYC), Eniola Ojajuni, has regained his freedom after spending 12 days in captivity. Ojajuni, who was abducted by gunmen in Abuja on February 18, was released on Saturday, March 1, 2025, after a ransom was reportedly paid to secure his freedom. Confirming the development, AYC National Secretary, Abiodun Aderohunmu, expressed relief over his release, stating that Ojajuni was undergoing medical treatment due to injuries sustained during the ordeal. “We are delighted to announce that our president, Prince Eniola Joseph Ojajuni, has been released from captivity. He was freed today, March 1, 2025,…

Despite promises of an increase, the federal government has once again paid National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members a monthly allowance of N33,000 for February, dashing expectations of the N77,000 payment that was assured earlier this year. Corps members had been anticipating a raise in their allowance following President Bola Tinubu’s approval of a new national minimum wage of N70,000 in 2023. However, the administration has yet to extend this adjustment to NYSC members, leaving them frustrated and financially strained amid rising living costs. The disappointment comes despite an assurance by the NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Yushau Ahmed, who in…

Bukola Saraki, the former President of the Senate, has called for a transparent investigation into the serious allegations raised by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The clash between the two lawmakers stems from a recent seat re-arrangement in the Senate, which Akpoti-Uduaghan fiercely opposed, accusing Akpabio of attempting to silence her. The controversy escalated last Friday when Akpoti-Uduaghan made grave allegations, accusing Akpabio of making sexual advances towards her during a visit to his office and residence in Akwa Ibom. She compared the incident to a student being punished by a lecturer for refusing to comply with…

A Lagos court has sentenced Benjamin Ogudoro to death by hanging for the gruesome murders of his wife and brother-in-law. The tragic incident occurred in March 2022 when the defendant set his wife, Chinyere Ogudoro, and her brother, Ifeanyi, ablaze while they were asleep at their Abule-Ado residence. Delivering the judgment on Thursday, Judge Sherifat Sonaike declared that the prosecution had proven beyond reasonable doubt that the defendant was responsible for the deaths. “He devised, prepared, and executed the act. This is wickedness of the highest order,” the judge stated, emphasizing the severity of the crime. The convict, who had…

Daud Olatunji Recent development has shown that the proposed creation of Ijebu State from Ogun State’s Ogun East Senatorial District is facing a major hurdle, as disagreements over the state’s name and capital threaten to derail the process, PLATFORM TIMES has reliably gathered. Investigations revealed that while the state creation initiative has gained significant momentum, tensions between the Ijebu and Remo divisions—both of which constitute Ogun East—have intensified over fundamental issues concerning the identity of the proposed state. The Ijebu faction, represented by a committee set up by the Awujale of Ijebuland, has insisted that the new state should be…

In a swift and decisive operation, operatives from the Special Anti-Kidnapping and Cyber-crime squad of the Delta State Police Command successfully rescued five worshippers who were abducted during a vigil at Elyon Paradise Ministry, Ogwashi-uku. The rescue operation, which took place on Tuesday, also saw the recovery of N1.3 million in ransom money along with other crucial exhibits. According to a statement released by the spokesperson for the Delta State Police Command, Bright Edafe, on Friday, the rescue operation was a culmination of intense efforts following distress calls about the kidnapping incident. The deployment of tactical teams such as Dragon,…

The Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, has advised the Commissioner of Police, Lagos state command, Olohundare Jimoh, to reduce crime to the barest minimum. Oba Akiolu gave this advice during the CP’s courtesy visit to his palace on Lagos Island on Friday. He urged him to fight crime effectively and ensure Lagos remains safe. “Let all your Divisional Police Officers and Area Commanders submit their crime charts to assess crime levels when you take over. “Every month, you must monitor crime trends to ensure a significant reduction,” he said. Oba Akiolu stated that policing must be learnt from experienced elders.…