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06/11/2025

Electricity distribution company urges customers to obtain free prepaid meters https://platinumpost.news/2025/11/06/369348/?utm_source=web.whatsapp.

The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has appealed to customers across its coverage areas to take advantage of the ongoing free prepaid meter distribution being implemented under the Presidential Metering Initiative (PMI). The initiative, financed through the Meter Acquisition Fund (MAF)....

06/11/2025

Terrorism : DSS mobilises for major action in North as directors brainstorm in Kaduna

In a renewed effort to curb terrorism and banditry in the North, Directors of the Department of State Services (DSS) from the North-West have convened in Kaduna to assess security threats and develop coordinated strategies to strengthen regional intelligence operations. The strategic conference, whi...

06/11/2025

Trump : We will defeat terrorism -Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s determination to end terrorism and restore national security following the decision by United States President, Donald Trump, to designate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC). Speaking on Thursday during the Federal Executive C...

06/11/2025

NDDC deal : IGP drops fraud case against Andy Uba as ex-Anambra senator refunds N400m

The Inspector-General of Police (I-G) has withdrawn the fraud case filed against former lawmaker, Senator Andy Uba, and his associate, Benjamin Etu, following the refund of N400 million to the complainant, Dr. George Uboh. At the resumed hearing before Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court...

06/11/2025

Tinubu assigns portfolios to new ministers

President Bola Tinubu has assigned portfolios to two newly sworn-in ministers following their oath-taking at Thursday’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held in the Council Chambers of the State House. A statement by the presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, said Dr Bernard Mohammed Doro fr...

06/11/2025

The Senate has officially confirmed Dr. Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh, a distinguished Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) from Enugu State, as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Dr. Udeh’s confirmation took place on Thursday after he appeared before the upper legislative chamber for his ministerial screening.

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06/11/2025

The U.S. military has reportedly submitted contingency plans for potential strikes in Nigeria, following directives from President Donald Trump in response to claims of Christian persecution that have since been disputed.

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06/11/2025

FIFA has assigned a South African refereeing team to officiate the Super Eagles’ 2026 World Cup playoff clash against Gabon, sparking debate and criticism among Nigerian football stakeholders and fans.

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06/11/2025

Controversy as FIFA appoints South African officials for Nigeria vs Gabon W’Cup playoff

FIFA has assigned a South African refereeing team to officiate the Super Eagles’ 2026 World Cup playoff clash against Gabon, sparking debate and criticism among Nigerian football stakeholders and fans. According to a FIFA communication dated November 3, Tom Abongile will serve as the centre refere...

06/11/2025

Radical violence poses existential threat to Nigerian Christians, says Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump has once again claimed that Christians in Nigeria are being subjected to large-scale killings, describing the situation as an existential threat to Christianity in the country. In a video posted on the White House’s X account on Wednesday, Trump stated that “thousands...

06/11/2025

Victor Osimhen is currently leading the Champions League scoring chart with six goals!

06/11/2025

VIDEO: "Mr Trump has lied to the whole world by alleging Christian genocide in Nigeria without any evidence to back it up."

- Femi Falana (SAN)