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The Anambra State Police Command has arrested six officers attached to the Okpoko Police Division in Onitsha over allegations that they extorted ₦200,000 from a trader through a Point-of-Sale operator. The officers were detained after video of the incident circulated widely online. In the recording, the victim’s wife narrated how her husband, a drinks seller, was allegedly harassed, handcuffed and …

The newly appointed Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Environment, Salihu Aminu Usman, has officially assumed office, pledging to strengthen collaboration within the Ministry and across the nation’s environmental sector. Usman made the pledge during a brief handover ceremony, where he urged staff members, agencies and stakeholders to work together to advance environmental policies and programs aimed at sustainable …

Former Governor of Bayelsa State and Senator representing Bayelsa West, Henry Seriake Dickson, says growing frustration among citizens over the state of the nation is fueling a strong desire for political change ahead of the 2027 general elections. Dickson made the remarks on Monday in Abuja during the inauguration of the Nigerian Democratic Congress’ digital membership registration portal, describing the …

Members of the Mace Club of Nigeria have elected Mace (Chief) Aliu Ajani Odunmbaku, PhD, as the twelfth president of the club following a hotly contested election held in Abeokuta, Ogun State. PLATFORM TIMES reported that the elections, which attracted members from within and outside the state capital, were conducted by a three-member Mace Election Commission chaired by Mace Soji …

Today, Ikorodu City moved up to third place in the NPFL after edging leaders Rivers United 1-0. The winner of the match was Folarin Temitope, who scored in the 52nd minute. Ikorodu City are third with 48 points from 30 games, while Rivers United remain at the top of the table with 52 points. Enugu Rangers are in second place …

President Donald Trump on Monday urged his allies to play a more active role in securing the strategic Strait of Hormuz, and criticized what he described as a weak response from Western partners to US-led efforts aimed at protecting shipping through the vital waterway. The call comes as several European countries refuse to launch a mission under the banner of …

Motorists and commuters in Lagos are facing rising transportation costs following another increase in the pump price of petrol, which now sells for between N1,250 and N1,350 per liter at petrol stations. A survey on Sunday showed growing concern among road users as the increase, driven largely by global supply pressures and domestic price adjustments, continues to impact transport spending. …

President Bola Tinubu will leave Abuja on Tuesday for an official state visit to the UK following an invitation from King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Plans for the visit were announced on Monday in a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. According to the statement, the Nigerian leader will travel with the …

A number of passengers were injured on Monday morning when a train operating on the Abuja–Kaduna railway line was involved in an incident that forced the journey to come to an abrupt halt before reaching its destination. The train, which departed from Kaduna State en route to Abuja in the Federal Capital Territory, was unable to complete the journey as …

President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Taiwo Oyedele as Deputy Minister of Finance. Oyedele was sworn in as a minister at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Monday, March 16, 2026. The swearing-in comes five days after the Senate confirmed Oyedele’s nomination. Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the confirmation on March 11, after lawmakers approved the nomination through a voice vote …