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The troops of the Nigerian army have intensified their repression on terrorists and criminal bands across the country, arresting no less than 25 suspicions and saving 16 hostages in a series of coordinated operations. Military sources referred to Thursday Platform Times that the supported offensive, carried out in several states, also led to the neutralization of different insurgents and the …

Traders and entrepreneurs from the Southeast Region have shouted after the Lagos state government destroyed 19 buildings in the new Mandela Plaza in the popular trade exhibition complex. The demolition that took place on Thursday under tight security that watched the convoy of trucks from the Lagos State Task Force, Fast Response Squad, and other tactical teams placed around the …

Nigerian U-20 male team chief coach, the Flying Eagles, coach Aliyu Zubair has expressed his satisfaction with the progress of the team after the completion of his 12-day PRE-World Cup training program in Chile. The team played two heating games, drawing 1-1 with Chile and ensuring a 3-1 victory over Australia, before its inaugural match against Norway. In statements to …

In the midst of increasing speculation on the possibility of returning to frontline politics, former President of Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday visited former Senate President David Mark, shortly after the main strategic meeting of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Abuja. The closed meeting took place only a few hours after the ADC ended his first national caucus meeting, where …

Best Talent FC of Mowe on Wednesday 24 September 2025 defeated the Kowope Football Club 2-1 in a Unity Cup competition at Joju School 3, Sango Ota, Ogun State. In an electrifying and energy meeting played in front of their fans, the Mowe Giants emerged victorious with a sensational 2-1win on their counterparts from the Hub himself. The game witnessed …

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (Jica) has announced the withdrawal of its “Africa HomeTown” initiative, citing widespread misunderstandings and concerns that emerged in Japan compared to the program. The regime, presented in August at the ninth international conference of Tokyo on African development, had coupled four African countries with four Japanese municipalities to encourage cultural, educational and development exchanges. Under …

Investors in the Nigerian equity market obtained the N279 billion at the close of trade on Thursday. This follows the surge in stock prices such as Mecure Industries, Oando PLC, and MC Nichols, among others, on the trading floor. The Benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) jumped to 141,157.49 points from 140,716.10 points recorded on the previous day. After five hours of …

Here are the top 10 stories throughout the country. 1. Atiku Disowels Statement about Yoruba’s interests, Media Consultants Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has distanced himself from a media consultant named Kola Johnson. 2. Fact examination: Does the Nigerian government release evidence ₦ 25K household cash transfer to the public? The Federal Nigerian government has released evidence ₦ 25,000 cash …

The Japanese police said on Thursday that she arrested a 75 -year -old woman who would have confessed to keeping her daughter’s body in a freezer for two decades. The investigators on Tuesday found the body of an adult woman in a deep freezer at Keiko Mori’s house in the prefecture of Ibaraki, north –ast of Tokyo, said a local …

Tuggar urges us to work with the anchoring states, highlights the strategic role of Nigeria New York (Basic Reporter) The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Nigeria, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, underlined the strategic importance of the renewed US-Nigeria cooperation, asking for stronger investment bonds during a high-level round table convened by the company council for international understanding (BCIU) in the edge …