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Daud Olatunji Save the Children International (SCI) has warned over the severe risk of hunger facing over 16 million Nigerian children. According to the SCI Country Director, Duncan Harvey, a devastating combination of climate disasters, escalating insecurity, and skyrocketing prices is pushing the country’s hunger crisis to dangerous new levels. Harvey revealed that conditions in Nigeria have deteriorated significantly, with an additional one million children likely to suffer acute malnutrition by April next year. He called for urgent intervention to prevent further loss of life and address the deteriorating food crisis, particularly in the northwest and northeast regions, where conflict…

Kamala Harris formally conceded the presidential election to Donald Trump on Wednesday afternoon, after calling the former president on the phone. “She discussed the importance of a peaceful transfer of power and being a president for all Americans,” a senior Harris aide shared, Mail Online reports. Harris is scheduled to deliver remarks at Howard University later today. Meanwhile, Trump is spending the day at his Mar-a-Lago residence. The state of Michigan, part of the critical “blue wall,” has played a pivotal role in recent elections. Democrats had hoped this base would propel Harris to victory, as Joe Biden reclaimed it…

The Lagos State Government has closed down a branch of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), a Celestial Church of God, several nightclubs, and event centres across the state, citing violations related to noise pollution. Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, announced the enforcement on Wednesday, stating that the closures were carried out by the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) on Tuesday. The shutdowns targeted establishments in multiple areas, including Ogudu, Gbagada, Iyana Ejigbo, Isolo, Ajao Estate, Oshodi, Ilasamaja, and Okota. Among the sealed establishments were prominent religious centres and social venues, such as RCCG, Celestial…

An Enugu State Magistrate Court has ordered the detention of a woman, Mrs. Ada Ogbogu, in the Enugu Correctional Centre for allegedly assaulting her three-year-old stepson, Kaitobechukwu Ogbogu, by breaking his leg with a pestle. The incident has sparked outrage, with child rights advocates and government officials condemning the alleged act of violence. Mrs. Ogbogu was arraigned on Tuesday, with police informing the court that the crime she is accused of carries a potential life sentence if convicted. The charge, registered as CME/646C/2024, specifies that on October 23, 2024, around 2:30 p.m., at Ike Ani Estate in Emene, Enugu, Mrs.…

The Nigerian Institute of Landscape Horticulturists (NILH) is gearing up to host its 17th Natural Conference and Annual General Meeting, gathering environmental professionals, scholars, and enthusiasts from across Nigeria to explore the role of landscape horticulture in achieving sustainable environmental protection. The event, themed “Unveiling The Potentials of Landscape Horticulture for Environmental Protection and Sustainability,” is scheduled for November 25th–29th, 2024, at the University of Abuja’s Faculty of Agriculture Auditorium, along the Airport Road at the institution’s permanent site. PLATFORM TIMES reports that the conference will tackle critical sub-themes relevant to Nigeria’s urbanisation and environmental challenges, including “Environmental Landscape and…

Nigerian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (2021-2023), Ambassador Sarafa Tunji Isola, has lauded Kemi Badenoch for her groundbreaking ascent as the new leader of the Conservative Party. In a congratulatory message, Ambassador Isola described Badenoch’s victory as a monumental achievement that speaks to her courage, determination, and resolute commitment to positive change. Ambassador Isola, in his heartfelt message, remarked that Badenoch’s rise symbolizes much more than a change in leadership; it represents hope and the possibility of transformative change. “As the first black woman to lead a major British political party, you’ve shattered glass ceilings and inspired countless individuals…

Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has scrapped the joint account system that existed between the state government and the 13 local government areas (LGAs). Peter Ahemba, the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the governor on Public Affairs, disclosed this during a media briefing on Tuesday in Lafia, the state capital. Mr Ahemba explained that the action was in compliance with the decision of the Supreme Court granting financial autonomy to the 774 LGAs in the country. He further said the Sule-led administration is law-abiding, adding that the move would enable the LGAs to attain more developmental strides. “The governor…

Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has disclosed that Nigeria lost over N300 billion during the #EndBadGovernance protests in August. The former Borno Governor disclosed this on Tuesday while speaking to reporters at the Presidential Villa during the official handover of minors who participated in the nationwide protest to their state governors. The #EndBadGovernance protests, triggered by the rising cost of living in the country and quest for good governance, were held across Nigeria from August 1 to August 10, 2024. During these protests, citizens demonstrated their displeasure with the growing economic hardship caused by the policies of President Bola…

Daud Olatunji The Chairman of the Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission (OGSIEC), Babatunde Osibodu, has dismissed claims that he was directed by the court to refund certain funds collected by the commission. Speaking on a radio programme in Abeokuta, Osibodu clarified that there was no court order mandating him to make any refunds, emphasising that he was not in contempt of court. “The court has not ordered me to do so, so there’s no issue of contempt here at all,” Osibodu stated. He further argued that if those who obtained the judgment believed a refund was necessary, they should take…

Daud Olatunji Despite the N12.49 billion spent on the health sector in Ogun State in 2023, numerous health facilities across the state continue to operate without essential resources, including skilled birth attendants, clean water, sanitation facilities, and steady power supply, a recent report by BudgIT has revealed. In its latest state-by-state performance analysis, BudgIT highlighted that primary healthcare centers in Ogun suffer from critical shortages, pointing to a lack of skilled birth attendants (SBAs), insufficient human resources, and inadequate medical equipment. This, the budgIT says, leaves many communities without basic healthcare provisions necessary for safe births and routine medical care.…