Daud Olatunji The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has appealed to Afrobeat stars David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, Damini Ogulu (Burna Boy) and Ahmed Ololade (Asake), to use their wealth to support vulnerable Nigerians struggling with economic hardship in the country. Mrs Tinubu made the appeal on Saturday while inspecting the National Community Food Bank project for North Central …
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By Ayo Kehinde The Federal Government has given National Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, a week to publicly apologize to airport workers and pay a fine of 25,000 naira for blocking his vehicle at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The ultimatum was issued on Friday by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, who warned …
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England booked their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-finals with a 2-1 extra-time win against Norway at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium, while defending champions Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 after extra time in Kansas City. England 2-1 Norway (AET) Norway drew first blood in the 36th minute when Andreas Schjelderup He finished with a composed shot that beat Jordan …
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*New district governor Owonikoko promises reform and growth Former National President of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, has called for stronger institutions, effective leadership and adherence to core values as essential ingredients for sustainable development and lasting impact in Nigeria. Ganduje spoke in Abuja at the inauguration of Rotarian Sikiru Adetona Owonikoko as district governor of Rotary …
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Post views: 30 By Kennedy Onwunali The Chairman of the Mbaise Policy Roundtable (MPR), Prof. Eddie Oparaoji, announced the rescheduling of the organization’s 2027 Annual Global Summit from Sunday, January 3 to Saturday, January 2, 2027. Oparaoji, in a statement, said the adjustment was necessary to ensure greater convenience for participants and invited guests expected at the annual meeting. …
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No fewer than 44 medical graduates of the University of Ilorin have failed to begin compulsory house service almost a year after completing their studies following a dispute over quotas for their placement, raising fears that dozens of current final year medical students may suffer a similar fate. PLATFORM TIMES gathered that the affected graduates, who spent eight years studying …
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By Ayo Kehinde Governor Seyi Makinde has linked the abduction of Oyo school teachers and pupils to his ambition to contest the presidency in the 2027 elections on the platform of the Allied People’s Party, APM. The victims were released from 56 days of captivity following a combined operation by security agencies, which led to the killing of some terrorists …
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*Commercial bus drivers, motorists and traders say “exercise is not credible”; young people play football at the voting location The Edo Local Government Area elections, held on Saturday, were characterized by late arrival of election materials and low voter turnout in some polling stations.As at the official start of 8.30 am, accreditation and voting at most polling stations were also …
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Post views: 27 Dear Lord, I would like to respectfully draw the attention of the NLO Board of Directors to the venue chosen for the 2025/2026 South-South and South-East playoffs. It was noted that the entire SS/SE playoff needed to take place *Aba, Abia State*. The concern is that one of the teams participating in the center is a …
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The Ijebu Traditional Council on Friday endorsed the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Ogun State, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as YAYI, ahead of the 2027 governorship elections. The approval came during an advisory visit by the senator to the council at the palace of the late Awujale of Ijebuland in Ijebu-Ode. Adeola, accompanied by Governor …
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