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Afeez Adeniyi The Joint Task Force (JTF) of Operation Hadarin Daji in Zamfara State has successfully rescued seven female students of the Federal University of Gusau (FUGUS). PLATFORM TIMES had previously reported that more than 20 female students were abducted by bandits during an attack on an off-campus hostel in Sabon Gida village, Bungudu LGA of the State on Friday. According to Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency expert in the Lake Chad region, the seven victims were rescued alongside three male workers from Gupran Engineering Services Ltd. The troops rescued seven female students shortly after their abduction on Friday, making a…

In a significant development, France has decided to withdraw its 1,500 soldiers from Niger by the end of this year, a decision prompted by the July 26 coup in the country. President Emmanuel Macron also announced the withdrawal of France’s ambassador, Sylvain Itte, in the coming hours. President Macron emphasized that France, Niger’s former colonial power, refuses to be “held hostage by the putchists.” This decision is seen as a blow to French influence and counter-insurgency efforts in the Sahel region. The timing of France’s exit, following weeks of pressure from the junta and public protests, raises concerns among…

In the aftermath of a tragic incident involving a celebrity, Ilerioluwa Aloba popularly called Mohbad, a group has lamented that the integrity of nursing as a profession in Nigeria has been thrust into the spotlight.  The message of condolence from a registered Nurse,Thomas Abiodun Olamide,for Naija Nurses Forum, extends condolences to grieving Mohbad’s  families and Nigerians, calling for strength in the face of loss. She said the message  serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of qualified healthcare practitioners. Aniodun who Highlights  the gravity of the situation, said  it is essential to clarify that becoming a certified nurse goes…

Daud Olatunji The People’s Democratic Party in Ogun State, has described the All Progressives Congress as a party with full of cultists  and corrupt people . The party stated this on Sunday while reacting to the attack by the APC which accused it of accommodating cultists. The APC had earlier issued a statement attacking the PDP, labeling it  the party whose membership is majorly  cultists. Reacting to the allegations, PDP in a statement signed by its Publicity Secretary, Asiwaju Akinloye Bankole said the APC has made the state  which was once a beacon of potential greatness to a dark…

Daud Olatunji In a brewing confrontation, the Senate and President Bola Tinubu’s administration are at odds over the unconfirmed assumption of duty by Dr. Yemi Cardoso, the newly nominated Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, and his deputies.  Despite being announced by President Tinubu, Cardoso and his deputies commenced their roles at the CBN headquarters in Abuja without Senate confirmation. President Tinubu, through his spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale, had unveiled Cardoso as the CBN governor-designate, along with four deputy governors, pending Senate approval.  However, Cardoso and his deputy governor nominees began their roles without Senate confirmation, as confirmed by the CBN’s Director…

Daud Olatunji  Latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics have shown that Ogun state has a public debt of N379.21 billion as at the second quarter of 2023. Breaking it down, the state has a domestic debt of N293.20 billion and an external debt of $111.62 million. Using the CBN conversion rate of N770.5/$, the external debt is N86.0 billion. Meanwhile, the state is said to have an estimated population of 4.4 million citizens. If the Debt per Capita (that is the division of the state debt over population) is calculated, it means each residents in the state…

Daud Olatunji In a decisive move, Federal Capital Territory Minister Barrister Nyesom Wike has revoked 22 land allocations in Abuja’s Central Business District, citing ongoing non-development in contravention of the terms of Right of Occupancy.  Among the affected allottees are notable entities like Lowe Lintas, Tourist Company of Nigeria, Coscharis Motors, and more. However, Minister Wike has shown leniency by granting a three-month grace period to 189 titleholders who have Building Plan Approvals but have yet to commence development.  Notably, this grace extends to 21 embassies, including Ireland, France, Canada, and others, as well as 168 other entities, both corporate…

Daud Olatunji In a recent statement, Ogun State Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Alamutu, has clarified that those involved in cult killings in Sagamu have no ties to educational institutions or political parties.  This announcement comes in the wake of the arrest of Damilare Bello, a member of the Ogun State House of Assembly representing Sagamu 1 Constituency, in connection with the recent cult-related violence in Sagamu. The recurring cult clashes in Sagamu have led to a blame game between the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Commissioner Alamutu addressed the issue during a radio…

In a decisive move to uphold academic integrity and discipline, Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka, Anambra State, has taken rigorous measures against 14 individuals, comprising academic and non-academic staff, as well as students, for various forms of misconduct. The university administration has shown no tolerance for unethical behavior, with five lecturers implicated in offenses that include extorting money from successful students.  Shockingly, one lecturer was found guilty of orchestrating a scheme to extort funds from students by falsely claiming they had failed his courses. In another case, a lecturer from the Department of History and International Relations faced dismissal…

In a heartbreaking turn of events, a grieving husband, Mr. Festus Godson Egede, has taken legal action against Eku Baptist/General Hospital, Delta State, its medical team, and the state government, alleging professional negligence that resulted in the untimely demise of his 33-year-old wife, Mrs. Anesther Egede. Mr. Egede’s legal pursuit, documented in a summons obtained by Metro PUNCH, sheds light on a harrowing medical ordeal.  The suit (HCI/44/2023) places Eku Baptist/General Hospital, the Delta state government, the hospital’s Managing Director, Dr. Totibo, and others as defendants. The tragic story unfolds with Mr. Egede recounting that Dr. Ebom Totibo, a physician…