Politics

Former governor of Kaduna State, Ahmed Makarfi, has advised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to declare a national emergency over insecurity to effectively address the escalating situation. The former governor who spoke while interacting with journalists on Sunday in Kaduna, described the current security situation in the country as approaching a state of war. According to him, “The reality on the …

Too little zeal will kill a job; or leave it unfinished or messed up. But too much zeal can certainly create confusion; derail a task or rush it. With emotion dominating, the overzealous man tends to keep scratching the surface. Intolerance and a cavalier attitude are typical traits of overzealous people. It’s no wonder that overzealous people have a predilection …

When my family traveled along the Abuja–Kaduna–Zaria–Kano road last week, it was our little daughter who exclaimed ‘this road is different now’.Our six-year-old daughter, Hadassah, is talkative. She always comments on things around her.I wasn’t surprised by his observation. It’s a road we’ve traveled regularly since we were little.When I pressed her to say the “difference” she had observed, she …

Post views: 23 Imo State, 22 June 2026: In a significant event for the Mbaise community, Prof. Eddie Oparaoji, Chairman of the Mbaise Policy Roundtable (MPR), attended the inaugural Thanksgiving mass officiated by His Excellency Archbishop Lucius Ugorji, for Prof. Ikechukwu Nosike Simplicius Dozie, the new Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO). The celebration took …

The opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) party has rejected the results of Saturday’s gubernatorial election held in Ekiti State and won by incumbent Governor Biodun Oyebanji. Even the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) stated that it was still studying the results, and would react at the appropriate time. ADC gubernatorial candidate, Dare Bejide, while talking to journalists on Sunday, said, “My …

A crisis may be brewing among the opposition People’s Redemption Party (PRP) as presidential candidate, Yakubu Kingsley has approached the Federal High Court to seek to remove former Governor Donal Duke as the party’s candidate for the 2027 presidential election. Kingsley, who opposed the emergence of the former governor of Cross River State as the party’s presidential flag bearer, claimed …

REALS Pharmaceutical Limited celebrated its 30th anniversary with renewed commitment to the provision of quality healthcare, product innovation and expanded community support programs, unveiling a new fast-acting relief product, Dr. Fizzo, as part of activities commemorating this milestone. The colorful celebration, held at the Victoria Garden Event Centre, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos, attracted healthcare professionals, industry stakeholders, partners and business associates, …

Monday Lines di Lasisi Olagunju, intitolato “La Nigeria settentrionale ucciderà presto la Nigeria”, è un pezzo potente. È arrabbiato, lirico, ferito e in molti punti dolorosamente vero. Nessun nigeriano onesto dovrebbe negare la portata del banditismo, delle insurrezioni, dei rapimenti di massa, del terrore rurale, della povertà, del collasso dell’istruzione e del fallimento delle élite in gran parte della Nigeria …

Senegal’s 2026 World Cup campaign has been overshadowed by unrest within their United States (US) camp, with unpaid bonuses, concerns over accommodation and dissatisfaction with meals provided to players. The Teranga Lions, one of Africa’s strongest representatives at the tournament co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, are also dealing with several off-field issues at a crucial stage of …

The Ogun State Police Command has dismissed widespread reports (PLATFORM TIMES not included), that a retired broadcaster, Mrs Kitan Oyesiku, popularly known as “Aunt Kitan”, was killed by gunmen, describing such claims as unverified and misleading. Oyesiku, a former staff member of Ogun State Television, was found dead alongside her security guard at her residence in Kobape area of ​​Abeokuta …