Day: March 20, 2025

Natasha: Constituents stand by recall process, say ‘she caused us international embarassment’

Ganiyu Amodu

. Discard ‘inducement’ insinuations as unfounded . ‘We want to bring her back to learn purposeful representation’   Ebira indigenes have condemned, in strong terms, insinuations that the recall process against the lawmaker representing Kogi Central in the National Assembly, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, was not endorsed by the majority of the electorate in the area. The indigenes, from across the five local governments of Kogi Central, said they had resolved to bring the embattled Senator back home, adding that the embarassment she had caused the senatorial district had, unfortunately, taken…

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‘Mama Mammy’ Maria Ochefu, First Military Barrack Market Founder, Is Dead

Rofeequr Adeola-Yusuf

    ‘All ended at 86,’ Statement her son, Professor Yakubu Ochefu, sent to Platforms Africa on how Mama Mammy died in her sleep   Mammy Maria Ochefu, the founder of Mammy Market, a staple in military barracks across Nigeria, is dead. Platforms Africa reports that Ochefu, popularly known as mama Mammy,  passed away at the age of 86. Her son, Professor Yakubu Ochefu, confirmed the news in a phone interview on Thursday, stating that she died in her sleep on Tuesday at her residence in Makurdi. Lagos Central Mosque…

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Lagos Central Mosque Tussle Worsens, Chief Imam Drags Baba Adinni To Court

Damilola Olonade

  . Dirty details of how disagreement over Ramadan Lecture degenerated to legal Brouhaha + Arraignment document in the case before Magistrate Owoseni, now Magistrate Damola Paul . “200k, one surety and …”  bail conditions slammed on Baba Adinni of Lagos, Alhaji Sikiru Alabi-Macfoy         The Chief Imam of Lagos, Sheikh Sulaiman Abou-Nolah, along with the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, has dragged the Baba Adinni of Lagos, Alhaji Sikiru Alabi-Macfoy, to the Santana Magistrate Court, Tinubu in Lagos Island alleging disruption of Ramadan Lecture, he (Chief…

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‘They Lied,’ We Didn’t Invade EKEDC Substation – Army

Abibat Babalola

The Nigerian Army has denied the alleged invasion of the EKO Electricity Distribution Company’s (EKEDC) substation in Badagry by its officers. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Nigerian Army said the report failed to present the true picture of what transpired and a calculated attempt to mislead the public. Lieutenant Colonel Olabisi Olalekan Ayeni, who is the acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 81 Division, disclosed that the Nigerian Army is committed to protecting, it is imperative to clarify some issues and put the records straight. The statement reads:”The…

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Oyo Drops Murder, Other Charges Against Ooni’s Ex-Wife, Oriyomi Hamzat

Gbenga Adeoti

  “Why We Freed Them of Involvement in 35 Children’s Death,’ Attorney General Speaks + VIDEO     The Oyo State government has dropped all charges filled against Naomi Silekunola, the ex-wife of Ooni of Ife, and the Chairman of Agidigbo FM, Dr. Oriyomi Hamzat, over the death of 35 children in Ibadan. Platforms Africa reports that the duo with the principal of Muslim College Bashorun, Ibadan, were arrested, detained and charged to Court after a stampede during a Christmas party they organised led to the death of the children.…

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Panic Buying In Rivers As Emergency Rule Takes Effect

Abibat Babalola

Residents of Port Harcourt rushed to markets on Wednesday to stockpile food and other essential items following the state of emergency declaration in Rivers State. President Bola Tinubu had on Tuesday suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu, and the state lawmakers for a six-month period, citing security concerns. News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, visit to major markets, including Mile 1, Mile 3, and Slaughter in Port Harcourt on Wednesday, revealed a surge in patronage as residents scramble to buy essential goods. READ ALSO: Rainstorm kills Student, Destroys School…

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How Rainstorm killed Student, Destroyed Ogun School

Abibat Babalola

A 14-year-old boy, Timothy Amosun, died after a rainstorm destroyed Mayigi Community Comprehensive High School in Ilase, Ogun State, on Wednesday. The boy was in Junior Secondary School 3. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Ogun State, Mr. Lekan Adeniran confirmed the incident in a statement he issued. He said five other learners, two teachers, a food vendor, and her seven-month-old child were injured. READ ALSO: How Abuja Road Crash Killed Six, Injured 25 ‘The Ayes Have It,’ Reps Approve Tinubu’s Emergency Rule in Rivers Ibokette Ibas; Six…

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How Abuja Road Crash Killed Six, Injured 25

Abibat Babalola

The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has confirmed that six persons died and 25 others were injured following a multiple crash under the Karu Bridge in Abuja on Wednesday. The Corps Public Education Officer, Olusegun Ogungbemide, said that the crash involved 18 vehicles, including two articulated vehicles, two buses, one sport utility vehicle and 11 cars. Ogungbemide said that the vehicles were severely damaged, with some of them engulfed in flames. He said that the emergency responders, including the FRSC, Red Cross, Fire Service, and military quickly arrived at the…

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‘The Ayes Have It,’ Reps Approve Tinubu’s Emergency Rule in Rivers

Aliyu Aliyu

‘Fate Sealed Through Voice Vote,’ How proclamation at the green chamber sealed fate of Oil-rich state to be under emergency rule for six months    The house of representatives has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request for emergency rule in Rivers state. Platforms Africa reports that the seal of approval for the president’s proclamation came via voice vote during plenary in the green chamber on Thursday. The approval was given through a voice vote during Thursday’s plenary session, presided over by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas. “My Dear Rivers People…” Fubara Speaks From…

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