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… Iyabo’s power base clashes with the brothers’ support for Yayi …PLATFORM TIMES investigation reveals conflicting political influence Daud Olatunji Former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s political family appears to have split ahead of the 2027 Ogun State governorship election, with two of his sons publicly aligning themselves with All Progressives Congress governorship hopeful, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, …

By Victor Osula, Abuja The UN has approved a major reshuffle of senior officers in the Nigerian Army, appointing new commanders for critical operational formations, training institutes and strategic staff positions as part of efforts to strengthen national security and improve the military’s operational effectiveness. The broad redeployment, announced on Saturday by Acting Director of Army Public Relations Colonel Appolonia …

*Emephiel Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Special Offenses Court, Ikeja, Lagos, has adjourned proceedings in the alleged $4.5 billion fraud trial involving a former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Godwin Emefiele, and his co-accused, Henry Omoile, until July 9, 2026, for a decision on the admissibility of extrajudicial statements allegedly made by Emefiele. Emefiele is being prosecuted …

Post views: 19 The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Imo State Chapter, has congratulated Heartland Queens on their remarkable qualification to the final of the 2026 President Federation Cup, describing the feat as a testament to the hard work, resilience and growing strength of women’s football in the state. SWAN Imo in a press release jointly signed by …

Nollywood actor Akin Olaiya’s ex-wife, Nafisat, has said she left their marriage after finding out that the actor married her best friend, who was his chief bridesmaid during their wedding. Nafisat made this accusation in a video posted on social media responding to Olaiya’s recent public statement on the collapse of their marriage. The actor, in a statement released on …

By Ayo Kehinde The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has reaffirmed the determination of the federal government to eradicate terrorism from Nigeria, declaring that the authorities will “fight with every inch of our blood” to ensure the safety of all citizens. Fagbemi made the statement on Friday after the Federal High Court …

*The owner will face trial The Lagos State Government will demolish all buildings marked as distressed around the collapsed 3-storey building in Alakija, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said yesterday.Speaking during an inspection of the site on Friday, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, who represented Governor Sanwo-Olu, sympathized with the families of the victims and commended the rescuers for …

Post views: 101 The South East Basketball Association has congratulated Nigerian basketball talents Ugonna Onyenso, Ebuka Okoria, Zubia Ejiofor and Felix Opara for their achievements in the NBA Draft, describing their success as a reward for their hard work, dedication and commitment to the development of basketball. Onyenso was selected 53rd overall in the 2026 NBA Draft by the …

Residents of Ajah, Mafoluku and other flood-prone communities in Lagos remained stranded on Thursday after a torrential downpour submerged roads, flooded homes and disrupted movement in several parts of the state. Affected residents have blamed the persistent flooding on poor drainage infrastructure and blocked canals, urging the Lagos state government to take urgent measures to prevent a recurrence. Speaking to …

By Ayo Kehinde The Federal High Court sitting in Lokoja, Kogi State, on Friday overturned its earlier ruling directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as a political party, ruling that the decision was reached without listening to all stakeholders in the matter. Justice Isah Dashen, who handed down the ruling, found that …