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The Council of Legal Education has increased the admission quota of Crescent University, Abeokuta’s law programme from 70 to 120, following a successful accreditation exercise that commended the institution’s facilities and academic standards. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ibraheem Gbajabiamila, disclosed the development to the university community after receiving an official confirmation from the council. PLATFORM TIMES reports that the statement was issued by the Public Relations Officer of the institution, Idris Katib which disclosed that the quota was disclosed through  a letter dated April 24, 2026, and signed by the Secretary to the Council and Director of Administration, Aderonke Osho, noting…

Nigeria has intensified its security partnership with the United States following high-level talks between the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and top American officials in Washington, DC. Ribadu held separate meetings with US Vice President, JD Vance, and Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, during a three-day working visit from May 4 to May 6, where both countries reaffirmed commitment to strengthening bilateral security cooperation. According to a statement issued on Saturday by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, the discussions focused on counterterrorism, intelligence sharing, defence collaboration, and strategies to tackle emerging threats across West Africa and the Sahel. The statement noted…

Fawaz Adebisi The Bishop of the Diocese of Egba West, Samuel Ogundeji, has warned Nigerians against succumbing to vote-buying ahead of the 2027 general elections, cautioning that poor electoral choices could prolong the nation’s hardship for another four years. Ogundeji gave the warning on Friday, during the opening of the 1st Session of the 7th Synod of the Diocese, held at St Paul’s Cathedral, Oke-Igbore,Abeokuta. Addressing clergy and delegates, the bishop urged Nigerians to prioritise competence and compassion over financial inducements at the polls, stressing that the consequences of electing the wrong leaders would be far-reaching. “As we approach the…

Today, with immense joy and deep admiration, I celebrate a remarkable personality, an outstanding police officer, a dependable colleague, and a truly humble gentleman, Assistant Superintendent of Police Emmanuel Opeyemi Oluborode, the Deputy Police Public Relations Officer, Ogun State Command, and Officer in Charge of the Complaint Response Unit (CRU). On this special occasion of your birthday, I join your family, friends, professional associates, and numerous admirers in thanking Almighty God for the priceless gift of your life, your service, and your unwavering commitment to humanity. Your journey in the Nigeria Police Force has been one marked by diligence, professionalism,…

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, have uncovered and dismantled a sophisticated examination malpractice syndicate that allegedly deployed cyber tools to interfere with the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in Delta State. The operation, carried out at the College of Education, Warri, led to the arrest of three suspects believed to be directly involved in the technology-driven fraud, according to a statement issued on Friday in Abuja by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Placid. Placid said the breakthrough followed intelligence-led investigations into attempts by criminal elements to compromise…

The crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) deepened on Thursday as the faction led by former Minister of Special Duties, Kabiru Turaki, openly challenged the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to shut down its operational office if he has the capacity to do so. The fiery response came after Wike, during a recent media interaction, dared the Turaki-led faction to prove its legitimacy through transparent operations, while warning that any building used for parallel party activities in Abuja could be sealed by the FCT Administration. But reacting through former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the…

Wema Bank Plc has unveiled the fifth season of its flagship 5for5 Reward Scheme, intensifying efforts to drive digital banking adoption, reward customer loyalty, and deepen financial inclusion across Nigeria. The new edition, themed “Evolve with Wema 5for5,” is scheduled to run from May to December 2026, with a total reward pool of over ₦170 million earmarked for customers across youth, women, and mass market segments. The bank said the latest season introduces a more structured and merit-driven reward framework designed to reflect customers’ financial behaviour and engagement across its digital channels, including ALAT, the *945# USSD platform, and debit…

The Defence Headquarters on Friday acknowledged that Nigeria’s security challenges remain deeply concerning, even as troops intensified nationwide operations that led to the arrest of 57 suspected terrorists, the killing of 26 others, and the rescue of 35 kidnapped victims within one week. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Michael Onoja, admitted that despite ongoing military gains across different theatres, the level of insecurity still falls short of public expectations. Speaking at the weekly operational briefing in Abuja, Onoja said the Armed Forces were not indifferent to the fears of Nigerians, especially families affected by violent attacks and abductions. “No…

Tragedy struck in Maiduguri on Wednesday as a police inspector, Abdulkadir Garba, was killed by a lightning strike while on duty, the Borno State Police Command has confirmed. Garba, popularly known as “Buratai,” was said to be coordinating vehicle parking opposite the command headquarters when the incident occurred at about 2:19 p.m. The command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Nahum Daso, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, noting that the deceased was alongside a senior colleague, ASP Wazani Adamu, who survived the incident. According to Daso, the officers had attempted to take cover as strong winds signalled an approaching rainfall…

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday again adjourned indefinitely the leadership dispute rocking the African Democratic Congress following a fresh controversy over a request to transfer the case to another judge. Justice Emeka Nwite put the matter on hold after a disagreement between parties over a letter written by the plaintiff, Nafiu Bala Gombe, to the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, seeking the reassignment of the suit. At the resumed hearing, counsel for the plaintiff, Luka Haruna, informed the court that the Supreme Court had, on April 30, dismissed an interlocutory appeal filed in the matter…