Author: Platform Times Newspaper

The political atmosphere in Anambra State took a dramatic turn on Saturday after Nonye Soludo, wife of Governor Chukwuma Soludo, threatened to sue former Senator Uche Ekwunife over allegations of infidelity and involvement in a past administration. Ekwunife, who is the deputy governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming election, had in a viral video accused the Soludos of being part of the government of late Chinwoke Mbadinuju, which she claimed failed Anambra between 1999 and 2003. Responding in a strongly worded statement, the First Lady described the claims as “malicious and fabricated,” warning that she…

The Ogun State Judiciary on Friday commissioned a newly built High Court Complex at Isheri-Olofin in Ifo Local Government Area, marking the fourth court facility inaugurated in the state within 18 months. The Chief Judge of Ogun State, Hon. Justice Mosunmola Dipeolu, who led the commissioning, described the edifice as a product of synergy between the state judiciary and the host community. She noted that the move reflected the judiciary’s determination to make justice delivery more accessible, efficient, and responsive to the needs of residents. “From the commissioning of courts in Ijoko, Ifo, and Ojodu Abiodun last year to this…

A heavy downpour on Friday wreaked havoc in Nsukka, Enugu State, submerging Enugu Road Primary School and several residential houses, sparking fresh concerns over safety and the government’s inaction. The school, which shares premises with St. John Catholic Church, has for years battled flooding caused by a blocked underground waterway along the Enugu–Nsukka expressway. The latest incident has left parents and residents furious. “This has been our fear in this school,” a worried parent said. “The school is about to resume, yet the rains have not stopped. We live in fear whenever it rains. Some parents have even moved their…

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has assured that Nigeria is on the path to achieving uninterrupted electricity supply, declaring that the Federal Government’s ongoing reforms in the sector are beginning to yield tangible results. Adelabu gave the assurance on Friday in Abuja while inaugurating two new blocks comprising five training workshops and a 104-room hostel at the National Power Training Institute of Nigeria (NAPTIN). According to him, the projects reflect President Bola Tinubu’s administration’s determination to “walk the talk” by translating policy into visible action. “In no time, we are going to witness a country where there is 24/7…

Two Air Peace staff members have denied claims by the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) that they tested positive for alcohol and cannabis following a runway incursion involving one of the airline’s aircraft at the Port Harcourt International Airport. The co-pilot, David Bernard, and a cabin crew member, Maduneme Victory, who were among the crew of the July 13, 2025 flight, dismissed the NSIB report as false and defamatory. The preliminary report released by NSIB had alleged that toxicological screening revealed the presence of alcohol in the system of the flight crew, while one cabin crew member tested positive for…

Conjoined twins, Hassana and Husaina, have returned to Kano after a historic separation surgery in Saudi Arabia, bringing tears of joy and relief to their family and the people of the state. The twins, who were born joined at the lower abdomen, pelvis and spine, arrived at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport on Thursday evening, where they were warmly received by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, top government officials, and a Saudi delegation. The separation surgery was carried out at the King Abdullah Specialist Children’s Hospital, Riyadh, under the directives of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed…

Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has accused the party’s Deputy National Secretary, Setonji Koshoedo, of plotting to manipulate the forthcoming ward and local government congresses in Lagos State. In an open letter addressed to the PDP Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, and members of the National Working Committee (NWC) on Friday, George alleged that Koshoedo had single-handedly taken control of the distribution of congress forms, sidelining party leaders in the state. George described the move as “unacceptable, unjust and insulting,” warning that it could trigger chaos and legal battles that would destabilize…

… 2025 Global State Of Democracy Survey Paints Bleak Picture Nigeria has recorded another poor outing in the 2025 Global State of Democracy survey, slipping in key areas such as rule of law, rights protection, representation and citizen participation. The report, released on Thursday by the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA), ranked Nigeria 95th in representation, 97th in rights, 128th in rule of law, and 73rd in participation out of 174 countries. According to the survey, judicial independence in Nigeria continues to weaken as executive interference undermines the impartiality of the courts. It also identified fragile…

Suspected cultists on Thursday night turned a burial ceremony in Ogidi, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, into a bloodbath, killing four mourners and leaving at least 15 others injured. The hoodlums, who stormed the venue at the late hours of the day, reportedly opened fire on guests, throwing the community into chaos as mourners scampered for safety. Confirming the incident, the Anambra State Police Command said its operatives swiftly moved in to restore order and prevent further bloodshed. In a post on its official X handle on Friday, the command stated: “In the late hours on 11th…

…Bill to be sent To Assembly For Approval Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has approved the transmission of a bill seeking to outlaw same-sex marriage and other practices deemed immoral in the state. The governor gave the approval during the 31st Executive Council meeting held at the Government House, Kano, on Friday. His spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, in a statement made available to journalists, said the proposed legislation specifically prohibits same-sex marriage and practices locally referred to as Madugo and Liwadi (lesbianism and homosexuality). According to him, the bill will soon be forwarded to the Kano State House…