Nigeria’s economic reform efforts received a major endorsement on Friday as the Federal Government welcomed the upgrade of the country’s sovereign credit rating by S&P […]
Month: May 2026
Canadian tourist tests positive for hantavirus after leaving luxury cruise ship hit by outbreak
British Columbia’s government said on Saturday one Canadian tested positive for hantavirus after leaving a luxury cruise ship hit by an outbreak of the Andes […]
Adidas stomps Nike: Landmark under 2-hour marathon by Sabastian Sawe includes an intriguing footnote
Sabastian Sawe wasn’t the only winner Sunday when he became the first person to run a marathon in under two hours in a legal race, […]
Why Storytelling Drives My Passion For Acting, Film Production — Actor/Film Producer Oludele Folasade
In this exclusive interview with DAUD OLATUNJI, Editor of PLATFORM TIMES, Oludele Folasade, an actor and film producer, reflects on her journey in the entertainment […]
Reps deputy speaker reacts to report linking him to Abia e-learning facility project
Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, clarified that lawmakers only attract projects while implementation rests with the executive arm. The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, […]
Woman gives birth inside NYC courtroom while handcuffed to bench after 24 hours in custody, legal aid groups say
A woman was left “traumatized and humiliated” after being forced to give birth while handcuffed to a bench inside a New York courtroom after being […]
“Defective ₦260m Range Rover” — Court Orders FCCPC To Enforce Sanctions, Shut Coscharis Motors Until Compliance
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to enforce its compliance notice against Coscharis Motors over […]
Lagos security Fund donates vehicles, protective gear to police in Lagos
In Lagos, security operations have long been supported by the Lagos State Security Trust Fund, a public-private initiative established by the state government to provide […]
Group Faults PDP Over Nnaji’s Clearance For Enugu Governorship Race
A civil society organisation, Defence for Democracy, has criticised the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for clearing former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Geoffrey […]
Tinubu Strengthening Security Architecture With Famadewa’s Appointment – Sokoto
The Sokoto State Government has said the appointment of retired Major General Adeyinka Famadewa as Special Adviser on Homeland Security by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu […]
Why Storytelling Drives My Passion for Acting and Film Production — Actor/Film Producer Oludele Folashade
In this exclusive interview with DAUD OLATUNJI, Editor of PLATFORM TIMES, Oludele Folashade, an actor and film producer, reflects on her journey in the entertainment […]
“NDC May End Up Without Candidates” — Galadima Warns Against Direct Primaries, Alleges APC Plotted Electoral Act To Favour Itself
Buba Galadima, Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, has alleged that the Electoral Act 2026 was designed to […]
London Imam gets life in jail for raping girls using claims of ‘supernatural powers’, ‘jinn’
Imam Abdul Halim Khan was found guilty in February of 21 counts of rape, sexual assault, and child sexual offences. (Photo: X/@CourtNewsUK) A former imam […]
Billionaire-tax backers say they have enough signatures to qualify for ballot
Supporters of a billionaire tax said Monday that they are submitting nearly twice as many signatures as necessary to qualify the controversial proposal for the […]
I’m Focused On Governance, Economic Growth Despite Political Distractions – Otti
Governor Otti stated this on Friday during the 85th birthday celebration of the Obi of Onitsha, HRM. Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe, organised by the Abia […]
“Write A Petition, Not Social Media Commentary” — EFCC Tells Nigerians Demanding Probe Of Senator Lawan’s ₦135.6m Sallah Donation
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has asked Nigerians demanding an investigation into the N135.6m cash donation made by the senator representing Borno Central Senatorial […]
Iheanacho Helps Celtic to 56th Premiership Title after Hearts-break
Super Eagles striker, Kelechi Iheanacho has won the Scottish Premiership title with Celtic, following a dramatic 3-1 victory over Hearts at Celtic Park yesterday. The […]
Europe faces 50% rise in prices for military gear, Estonia says
European nations are seeing higher prices for defence supplies that have climbed in some cases by more than 50% in the last two years as […]
We were there: Hearing gunfire and ducking for cover at the D.C. dinner shooting
WASHINGTON — Directly outside the Washington Hilton ballroom, as the yearly White House Correspondents’ Assn. dinner got underway Saturday, a Times reporter had just entered the men’s […]
ADC Shifts Screening Dates, Moves Northern Aspirants To Abuja
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has postponed its presidential and governorship screening exercise earlier scheduled to hold this weekend to Monday, May 18, 2026. The […]