Author: Platform Times Newspaper

A fresh tragedy struck Borno State on Friday night as a female suicide bomber detonated an explosive device at a popular food joint in Konduga town, killing at least 24 people and injuring several others. The Borno State Police Command confirmed the incident, which occurred around 10 p.m. on Friday— about 36 kilometres from Maiduguri, the state capital. According to police sources, the bomber, believed to be a member of a terrorist cell, walked into the crowded food joint where residents had gathered to buy food and detonated an improvised explosive device (IED), instantly killing dozens. “The explosion resulted in…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has expressed concern over a disturbing trend among internet fraudsters, popularly known as “Yahoo Boys,” who are allegedly resorting to ritual practices in their quest for illicit wealth. The anti-graft agency, in a statement posted on its official X handle on Friday, October 17, warned that the new development marks a dangerous evolution of cybercrime in Nigeria, where digital scams are now being reinforced by diabolical means. According to the EFCC, the fraudsters — now referred to as “G Boys” — have begun “going spiritual,” seeking ritual powers to enhance their fraudulent schemes…

The Senior Adviser to former United States President Donald Trump on Arab and African Affairs, Mr. Massad Boulos, has dismissed claims of a coordinated genocide against Christians in Nigeria, saying that terrorists have killed more Muslims than Christians in the country. Boulos stated this on Friday during a courtesy visit to President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. According to him, terrorism in Nigeria is not a religiously motivated war but a national tragedy that affects people across ethnic and religious lines. “Those who know the terrain well know that terrorism has no colour, no religion, and no tribe,”…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed reports claiming that he is being persuaded by a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to contest the 2027 presidential election, describing them as false and mischievous. Wike, in a statement issued on Friday by his media aide, Lere Olayinka, said he remains fully committed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his administration’s success, declaring that his loyalty would last “till 2031.” “As far as Wike is concerned, it is President Bola Ahmed Tinubu till 2031,” Olayinka stated. “The report circulated by an online platform notorious for…

… Lawmakers Vow To Halt Looming Indefinite Strike As Union Insists On Proper Funding The Senate has intervened in the ongoing face-off between the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) in a bid to end the two-week warning strike declared by the university lecturers. As part of efforts to resolve the crisis, the Senate Committees on Labour, Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND have scheduled a crucial meeting with the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, and the Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Prof. Abdullahi Yusuf Ribadu, for next week. The planned meeting with the…

The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a total of ₦2.103 trillion among the Federal Government, 36 states, and 774 local government councils as revenue accrued to the federation for September 2025. The allocation, made at the FAAC meeting held in Abuja on Thursday, represents a ₦710.13 billion drop from the ₦2.838 trillion shared in August 2025. According to a communiqué issued at the end of the meeting, the ₦2.103 trillion distributable revenue comprised ₦1.239 trillion from statutory revenue, ₦812.59 billion from Value Added Tax (VAT), and ₦51.68 billion from the Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL). The committee disclosed…

…As State, UNFPA Mark International Day of the Girl-Child in Abeokuta Ogun State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Hon. Adijat Adeleye, has declared that Nigeria cannot achieve genuine national development without deliberate investment in girl-child education. Speaking at the 2025 International Day of the Girl-Child celebration held at the Obas Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, Adeleye said educating girls remains a “sine qua non for national transformation and sustainable progress.” The event, organised in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), had as its theme: “The Girl I Am, The Change I Lead: Girls on the Frontlines of Crisis.”…

Dance, they say, is the hidden language of the soul. For Zainab Omowunmi Abolaji, dance is more than movement—it is identity, heritage, and purpose. Born and raised in the ever- hustling and bustling- Lagos, Nigeria, Zainab innately discovered early that rhythm flowed naturally through her veins. While other children dreamed of conventional careers, Zainab’s world revolved around drums, choreography, and the electrifying power of performance. While others took to Ballet, salsa and conventional dances, Zainab was naturally drawn to Yoruba traditional dances such as Bata, eyo, Apala, waka, Fuji among others. Today, she stands out as a dedicated professional dancer…

For a country that has witnessed its music talent take the global stage by storm, the emergence of new stars and the blowing up of veteran talents has now become commonplace. It is why someone like Kolawole Olayinka, a gifted musician known for his unique sound and cultural influence, would always seem to be under the radar, despite recording noteworthy achievements in the music space. From a young age, Kolawole was drawn to the power of music as a form of expression. His journey in the music industry has been one of passion, creativity, and dedication to representing the rich…

The Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN), Dr. Ndagi Al-Hassan, has applauded Crescent University, Abeokuta, for its consistent excellence in nursing education and pledged the Council’s continued support for the institution’s programme. Dr. Al-Hassan gave the commendation during the maiden induction and swearing-in ceremony of the 2025 graduating set of nurses held at the Bola Ajibola Auditorium of the university. Expressing delight at the institution’s achievements, the Registrar noted that Crescent University had distinguished itself through “rigorous academic standards and excellent performance” in the Council’s professional examinations. “I am very impressed by…