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Daud Olatunji In a significant development, the Supreme Court of Nigeria has announced that it will hear the appeal made by Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), on Monday, October 23.  Atiku is seeking the nullification of President Bola Tinubu’s victory in the presidential election. This appeal revolves around Atiku’s claim that President Tinubu submitted a forged certificate to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) during the election.  In a hearing notice made available by Channels Television, the Supreme Court has scheduled the hearing for 9 am on the specified date.  During this hearing, Atiku’s…

By Wisdom Silas The World Health Organization (WHO) has sounded a stark warning regarding the elevated risk of severe measles complications faced by unvaccinated children and pregnant individuals. In a Twitter announcement on Wednesday, the global health authority highlighted the alarming consequences associated with this highly contagious disease. Measles, a viral illness notorious for its contagious nature, can lead to a spectrum of debilitating complications.  These include blindness, infection-causing brain swelling potentially resulting in brain damage, ear infections, and severe respiratory issues, such as pneumonia.  The revelation underscores the critical importance of measles immunization for vulnerable populations. Furthermore, WHO underscored…

Daud Olatunji In a shocking turn of events, Nnajiofor Nweke, a father from Delta State, has been taken into custody by the Delta State Police Command following an incident that led to the tragic death of a teacher at Alihami Secondary School in Agbor, Ika North East Local Government Area of Delta State. The heart-wrenching incident took place on October 18, 2023, when a disciplinary action against the suspect’s son, who was accused of stealing palm wine, escalated into a deadly confrontation. According to DSP Bright Edafe, the spokesperson for the Delta State Police Command, the suspect’s son, along with…

In Bamgbade, a small village located in the Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State, the Ajayi family of six has been forced to go into hiding after refusing to join the Egungun worshiping cult, a traditional Yoruba religious practice. Olusola Francis Ajayi and his wife, Olawumi Francisca Ajayi, along with their children; Oyinkansola Cherish, Ayokunle Desire, Iretomide Treasure, and Lucy Ajayi, have reportedly been subjected to intense pressure and threats from community members and local leaders since their refusal to partake in the revered religious ceremony. Egungun worship, deeply ingrained in the cultural fabric of the community, involves the…

Israel Adeleke To commemorate this year’s 2023 Global Handwashing Day, some Non-Governmental Organizations – the Patriots For Community Wellness And Values (TPCWV), The Standard Bearers (TSB), and APIN Public Health Initiatives – have conducted free HIV, Tuberculosis, and Blood Pressure (BP) tests for the Market Women of Gbangba in Ogun State. The purpose of the program is to educate the traders on the importance of hygiene and the reasons they should regularly conduct tests on their health to determine their health status. Speaking with PLATFORM TIMES at the program, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of TPCWV, Semiu Adesanya, explained…

Fawaz Adebisi A Correctional Service officer was killed on Wednesday night when gunmen attacked the Afokang Correctional Facility in Calabar, Cross River State. The spokesman for the State Command of the Correctional Service, Affanga Etim, confirmed the incident and said no inmate escaped or was killed during the attack. He also said more armed personnel have been deployed to the facility and everything is under control. The gunmen opened fire on the security team who also responded in like manner and in the process, an Assistant Superintendent of Correction, ASC, was killed. The attackers did not get close to the…

Fawaz Adebisi The Federal Government has announced that it will close down the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos for 24 hours this weekend to carry out repairs on some critical sections of the bridge.  The closure will start from Saturday, October 21, at midnight and end on Sunday, October 22, at midnight. The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, said in a statement that the closure was part of the plans to carry out comprehensive rehabilitation works on the bridge, which is one of the busiest in the country. She said the Ministry of Works was…

Fawaz Adebisi Several communities in Benue state have been thrown into chaos, as gunmen launched deadly attacks on Wednesday, killing many people and injuring others. The police confirmed that five people were killed in Ayilamo, a village in Logo Local Government of Benue. The police public relations officer, Sewuese Anene, said that some people were also wounded in the attack. Anene also reported another attack in Mbachohon community in Gwer-West Local Government, but did not give full details. However, according to unconfirmed reports, six people lost their lives in the Mbachohon attack. Anene described the attacks as unfortunate and said…

Fawaz Adebisi  A man who claimed to be a staff of River State University (RSU) and collected money from unsuspecting job seekers has been arrested by the police. The suspect, Philip Odereghi Oghoghonn, also allegedly took advantage of some female victims sexually when they could not pay him in cash. According to a statement issued by the RSU Registrar, Dr. Enyindah Enyindahn, on Wednesday, Oghoghonn is an imposter who has no affiliation with the university. The statement warned the public to be wary of impostors and fraudsters who promise to offer jobs at the university, which completed its recruitment last…

Fawaz Adebisi The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has detained a 56-year-old leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Roni local government area of Jigawa State, Saleh Idris, for allegedly raping and impregnating his 14-year-old housemaid. The victim’s brother reported the case to the NSCDC Roni LGA Division, after the suspect failed to honour an agreement reached at the Hisbah office to take responsibility for the pregnancy. Instead, the suspect was said to be forcing the family to terminate the pregnancy. According to the victim, the suspect drugged her with a drink when his wife was away,…