Politics

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has submitted a budget proposal of ₦1.854 trillion for fiscal year 2026 to the State House of Assembly, led by Chief Martins Amaewhule. The presentation of the document entitled “Resilience Budget for Growth and Development” marked his first appearance before the Amaewhule-led Assembly since the political crisis that split the legislature in 2023. The session …

ONLY GOD COULD WRITE THIS STORY. Thirty-five years ago, in 1991, by the grace of God, I was called to the Nigerian Bar Association. While attending Nigerian Law School, I met an exceptional young man who shared the same passion for the law. According to God’s perfect plan, he was called to the Nigerian Bar Association in 1992. That young …

Post views: 18 The supporters of the Hon. Lawyer Ngozi Pat Ekeji continued to highlight her record of service, describing her as a leader whose commitment to humanity and grassroots development has remained steadfast over the years. They highlight her tenure as Minority Leader in the Imo State House of Assembly where she served for four years, stressing that …

Daud Olatunji Panic gripped residents and motorists on Thursday evening after suspected gunmen abducted two residents during an attack in Kobape, Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of ​​Ogun State.. PLATFORM TIMES reports that the incident occurred shortly after 7pm, throwing the community into shock as the gunmen reportedly fired sporadically into the air, forcing residents to flee for safety as motorists …

For twenty-five years, NOG Energy Week has been one of the rooms where Nigeria tells the truth about energy: what we promised, what we deferred, what we delivered and what we must become now.This year’s theme is about ambition, competitiveness and resilience. I want to add a fourth word: try. Because in this season – when records are tested, reforms …

The Judicial Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), Kaduna State Branch, has commended Governor Uba Sani for what it described as unprecedented support to the judiciary through improved staff welfare and investment in judicial infrastructure. In a statement signed by its President, Comrade Auwal Sarki, the union said the governor has demonstrated strong commitment to strengthening the administration of justice since …

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced the indefinite suspension of the services of Online Integrated Solution (OIS Services), the operator of Nigeria’s visa application centers in the United States, effective July 1. This is contained in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja by the Public Relations Officer (SPRO), Deputy Controller of Immigration (DCI), Mr Akinsola Akinlabi. Akinlabi said …

Post views: 29 For months critics have spoken with certainty. They said Nigeria would struggle to qualify for the FIBA ​​Basketball World Cup. They questioned the appointment of NBA veteran David Fizdale as head coach of the D’Tigers. They doubted the management of the Nigeria Basketball Federation under the leadership of Engr. Ahmadu Musa Kida. They predicted failure. Instead, …

… The new legislation aims to improve the efficiency of federal courts nationwide …The proposed reforms strengthen oversight, accountability and the delivery of justice Daud Olatunji President Bola Tinubu has formally asked the Senate to repeal the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) 2015 and replace it with a new legal framework aimed at eliminating delays in criminal trials, improving …

By Ayo Kehinde The youth wing of the Conference of Indigenous Ethnic Community Development Associations (CONECDA) has raised fresh concerns over the worsening security situation in Nigeria’s Central Belt, claiming that more than 700 people were killed and another 471,820 displaced in coordinated attacks in 15 states between January and June 2026. Presenting its semi-annual security report in Jos on …