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Nigerian gospel music icon, Yinka Ayefele, has fired back at allegations by fellow artiste Beautiful Nubia accusing him of copying a song melody, sparking a heated debate over copyright and originality in the gospel music scene. The controversy began when Nubia, via his verified Twitter account, claimed that Ayefele and another gospel singer, BBO, used melodies from his earlier composition, Seven Lifes, without proper credit. He highlighted that Ayefele’s 2012 track, My Faith in God (Igbagbo Ireti), and BBO’s 2026 single, Amin, bear striking similarities to his original work. Nubia lamented the growing trend of uncredited musical borrowing in the…

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has said he is ready to work with all members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, including the newly elected lawmakers of the All Progressives Congress. The governor stated this while reacting to the outcome of the February 21 bye-elections into the state assembly. The elections produced Ukalikpe Napoleon as winner of the Ahoada East State Constituency II seat, while Loolo Bulabari Henrietta clinched the Khana State Constituency II seat. Fubara described their victories as well-deserved, noting that the outcome reflected the confidence reposed in them by their constituents. “It is the beauty…

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday formally decorated Tunji Disu as the Acting Inspector-General of Police at a brief ceremony held at the State House, Abuja, signalling a new phase in the leadership of the Nigeria Police Force. The event, which took place at about 4pm inside the President’s office, was attended by the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila; Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume; and the immediate past IGP, Kayode Egbetokun. Tinubu personally pinned the new rank insignia on Disu’s uniform and commended Egbetokun for what he described as…

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority has banned the importation of poultry meat and table eggs from Nigeria and 39 other countries over concerns about animal disease outbreaks, particularly highly pathogenic avian influenza. The decision, announced in a statement by the authority and reported by Gulf News on Tuesday, forms part of what it described as precautionary measures to safeguard public health and ensure food safety in the kingdom’s domestic market. Nigeria, South Africa, the United Kingdom, Ghana, Egypt, China, India and Germany are among countries affected by the full import prohibition. Others on the list include Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Indonesia,…

The Department of State Services has reportedly  invited the Chairman of Ijebu-Ode Local Government Area of Ogun State, Dare Alebiosu, and two other persons for questioning over a disturbance that occurred during a recent All Progressives Congress stakeholders’ meeting in the area. PLATFORM TIMES gathered from a security source in Abeokuta on Monday that the invitation followed a petition reportedly submitted by an aide to the Ogun State Governor, who was said to have been involved in the incident. The stakeholders’ meeting, held at a private residence in the Government Reserved Area of Ijebu-Ode, reportedly became tense after disagreements broke…

Daud Olatunji Former Senator representing Ogun Central, Iyabo Obasanjo, has pledged that power will shift to Ogun West Senatorial District after her tenure if elected governor of Ogun State. Obasanjo, daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, made the declaration on Wednesday while featuring on Frontline, an interactive programme on Eagle 102.5 FM, Ilese-Ijebu. Her promise comes amid renewed agitation for the governorship to be zoned to Ogun West, the only senatorial district in the state yet to produce a governor since its creation in 1976. “I know what we need to do to make sure that the next governor after…

The Chief Judge of Ogun State, Justice Mosunmola Dipeolu, on Wednesday said the judiciary remains a pivotal institution in the growth of sports, stressing that courts provide the legal backbone that guarantees accountability, protects athletes’ rights and resolves disputes beyond the reach of internal sporting bodies. Justice Dipeolu stated this at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena, Kuto, Abeokuta, during a novelty football match between Ogun State Judiciary workers and members of the Nigerian Bar Association, organised as part of activities marking the 50th anniversary of the Ogun State Judiciary. Speaking at the event, the Chief Judge noted that although sports…

…Eight DIGs and AIGs Poised To Retire Following IGP Change …Police Command Structure Faces Fresh Leadership Overhaul The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) is set for a major shake-up as AIG Tunji Disu assumed office as acting inspector-general of police (IGP) yesterday, following the resignation of Mr Kayode Egbetokun over pressing family matters. President Bola Tinubu, in a statement issued through his special adviser on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga, expressed gratitude to Egbetokun for his decades of service, while approving Disu’s immediate appointment as acting IGP. The development is expected to trigger the mandatory retirement of about eight deputy inspectors-general…

The Debt Management Office (DMO) has disclosed that Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) had accumulated a combined debt of N4.002 trillion as of September 30, 2025. The latest figures, released by the DMO, show that subnational debt accounts for just 2.61 per cent of Nigeria’s total public debt of N153.29 trillion. Data from the office indicate that the debt burden is highly concentrated. Ten states alone account for 67 per cent of the total subnational debt, amounting to N2.68 trillion. Lagos State leads the pack, owing N1.045 trillion, which represents about 26 per cent of the…

In a historic boost for Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector, Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has announced that it will supply up to 65 million litres of petrol daily for domestic consumption, surpassing national demand and positioning the country on the path to fuel self-sufficiency. The refinery plans to export an estimated 15–20 million litres of surplus fuel to international markets. President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, disclosed the development in Lagos, confirming that a structured offtake agreement has been signed with selected marketers to ensure nationwide distribution and curb supply disruptions. “We have agreed on an offtake framework to supply…