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The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the renaming of the University of Abuja (UniAbuja) to Yakubu Gowon University in honour of Nigeria’s former Head of…
The Federal Government in collaboration with 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory, is set to validate the first phase of the Strategic Catchment Management…
A former Minister of Youths and Sports, Solomon Dalung, has criticized what he described as the “dangerous cabal” within President Bola Tinubu’s administration, claiming they are…
A Nigerian man identified as Johnson has been arrested in Delhi, India, for allegedly defrauding an Indian woman from Chhattisgarh’s Rajnandgaon district of approximately ₦9.1 million…
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has expressed concern over the underdevelopment of Northern Nigeria, emphasizing the region’s lagging progress in education and agriculture. Sanusi…
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has reported that it recorded 339 cases of alleged human rights violations in Gombe State in 2024. NHRC spokesman, Mr…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has predicted dust haze and cloudiness from Monday to Wednesday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja envisaged…
Yoruba Nation activist, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene and stop Vice President Kashim Shettima from…
Work has reportedly commenced on the long-awaited 107-kilometre Ilara-Ijoun-Eggua-Oja Odan-Ilase road, a major infrastructure project in Ogun West Senatorial District. A statement issued by Chief…
Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 1 Brigade have arrested a suspected notorious bandit leader and arms dealer, Bako Wurgi, also known as Baka NaGarba, who is…
Platform Times is a trailblazing news website that empowers grassroots communities across Africa by delivering the latest news through engaging multimedia content. By leveraging photos, text, and videos, the site inspires concerned citizens and activists worldwide to take action against critical issues, including corruption, poverty, environmental degradation, and democratic disregard.