Politics

By Ayo Kehinde The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) has blamed Nigeria’s persistent electricity shortage on what it described as the failure of the country’s privatized power sector, calling on the Federal Government to urgently review the entire process. NUEE Acting Secretary General Dominic Igwebike said this in an interview with Leadership, where he rejected claims that the current …

Barring a last-minute change of plans, it appears that Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed may succumb to pressure, as he is reportedly set to ditch the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The governor is expected to announce his intentions tomorrow (Tuesday). Mohammed, along with Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, remain the only …

ADC vows to fight alleged plot to make Tinubu sole presidential candidate in 2027 Abuja (Core Reporters) The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused powerful figures within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of plotting to pressure the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognize Nafiu Bala Gombe, an expelled member of the party, as the national president of the …

*APC will take over Abia in 2027 By Tunji Ajibade The Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District in the National Assembly and former two-term governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has issued a strong warning against the growing tendency to overrate Governor Alex Otti of Abia State.Kalu, who governed the state between 1999 and 2007, said the current …

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 …

L-R: Senior Special Assistant to the President on Digital Media, Otega Ogra, Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, Minister of Information and National Guidance, Mohammed Idris, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga and Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare during an interactive session with Nigerian media professionals in the …

IGP Disu storms NUJ Congress, praises FCT journalists and seeks stronger police-media ties Goodness Ekpang Nigerian Inspector General of Police Olatunji Ridwan Disu has underlined his readiness to strengthen police-media relations by making a surprise appearance at the FCT NUJ conference. He commended FCT journalists for their role in informing the public and contributing to national development. The newly confirmed …

World football’s governing body, FIFA, has imposed financial sanctions on the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) and the Congolese Football Federation over disciplinary breaches recorded during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match. According to a recent disciplinary report released by FIFA, the sanctions concern incidents that occurred during the match played on 16 November 2025. FIFA said Nigeria had been …

More than 120 children have died in building collapse incidents across Nigeria, with experts blaming poor construction practices and widespread disregard for the national building code. The alarming figure was disclosed by the Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB), which warned that the situation could worsen as the 2026 rainy season approaches. Speaking during the Builders’ Day 2026 celebration in Anambra …