Author: Platform Times Newspaper

The #EndMalariaInNigeria campaign has called on the Federal Government and other stakeholders to adopt aggressive mosquito control measures as part of efforts to reduce Nigeria’s malaria burden, warning that the country will continue to record preventable deaths unless it tackles the source of transmission. The campaign said Nigeria records more than 180,000 malaria-related deaths annually, making it one of the countries most affected by the disease globally. In a statement issued on Friday ahead of the 2026 World Mosquito Day, the campaign’s Convener, Francis Nwapa, said Nigeria’s current emphasis on malaria diagnosis and treatment was inadequate to eliminate the disease.…

The Supreme Court on Friday reinstated the final forfeiture of seven high-value properties linked to the immediate past Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, overturning a Court of Appeal judgment that had ordered a fresh hearing on the case. A five-member panel of the apex court, led by Justice Ibrahim Saulawa, unanimously allowed the appeal filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, setting aside the June 2025 decision of the Lagos Division of the Court of Appeal. The judgment, read by Justice Mohammed Idris on behalf of the panel, restored the November 1, 2024 ruling of…

The Federal Government on Friday arraigned three suspected members of a terrorist network before the Federal High Court in Abuja over the abduction of pupils and teachers from two schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The defendants — Abdulrazak Umar, Yunusa Musa, and Shamsu Adamu Sani — were slammed with a 10-count charge bordering on terrorism, kidnapping, concealment of information, incitement to terrorism and illegal mining. The suspects, all said to be from Suleja Local Government Area of Niger State, were charged before the Federal High Court following investigations into the May 15 attack on two schools…

….Union commends Ogun government, seeks continuity in staff welfare, governance reforms The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Olabisi Onabanjo University Branch, has lauded the outgoing Governing Council of the institution for fostering industrial peace, respecting university autonomy and implementing reforms that, it said, have repositioned the university for sustained growth. In a statement issued by its Chairperson, Dr Yinusa Olumuyiwa Ganiyu, to mark the end of the council’s tenure, the union described the last four years as one of the most stable and progressive periods in the history of the institution. ASUU said the council’s leadership contributed to uninterrupted academic…

The Governing Council of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta, has approved the promotion and appointment of 24 senior academic staff as part of efforts to enhance staff motivation and strengthen academic excellence at the institution. PLATFORM TIMES reports that the approval was granted during the Council’s statutory meeting held on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. The promotions comprise 10 Chief Lecturers, 13 Principal Lecturers and one Chief Technologist. According to the institution, the appointments cover the 2022, 2023 and 2024 promotion exercises and will take retrospective effect from October 1 of each respective year. Speaking at the meeting, the Chairman of the…

The leadership of the four major socio-cultural youth associations in Ogun State has formed a united front ahead of the 2027 general elections, declaring that political actors seeking the support of young people must present concrete policies that address youth development and inclusion. Operating under the banner of the RIYE G4 Youth Leadership of Ogun State, the leaders said they had resolved to speak with one voice on issues affecting the state’s future and would no longer allow politicians to exploit regional divisions for electoral gains. The resolution was reached during a closed-door meeting held in Abeokuta, where the presidents…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has declared that Nigeria possesses enormous natural and economic resources and should not be grappling with widespread poverty, urging greater investment in agriculture and the marine economy to unlock the country’s wealth. Shettima made the assertion on Wednesday while delivering the keynote address at the Agric, Development and Investment Summit in Abuja. The Vice President said Nigeria’s vast agricultural potential, fertile land and marine resources remain largely untapped, stressing that the country could become one of the world’s wealthiest nations if it fully harnesses its comparative advantages. Drawing a comparison with Indonesia, Shettima noted that the…

Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested 24 undocumented foreign nationals during a security operation in Epe Local Government Area of Lagos State. The suspects, comprising 15 men and nine women, were apprehended during a coordinated raid on a secluded compound in Imokun, located along the Odo-Noforija/Poka axis of the state. The Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 81 Division, Lt. Col. Musa Yahaya, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday. He said the operation was carried out following credible intelligence indicating the presence of undocumented foreign nationals within the division’s area of responsibility. According to Yahaya, troops, working…

The Federal High Court in Kano has ruled that the Federal Road Safety Commission lacks the legal authority to operate on state and local government roads, declaring its activities on township roads in Kano unlawful. In a judgment delivered on Thursday, Justice M. S. Shuaibu held that FRSC officials acted outside their statutory powers when they stopped, questioned and delayed motorists on township roads across Kano metropolis in July 2025. The court ruled that the actions of the commission violated the affected motorists’ constitutional rights to personal liberty and freedom of movement as guaranteed under Sections 35 and 41 of…

The Senate has rescinded its earlier passage of the Proceeds of Crime Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026, citing significant legal, policy and drafting deficiencies that require further legislative review. The decision, reached during plenary on Thursday, effectively reopens deliberations on the proposed amendment to ensure it aligns with Nigeria’s constitutional framework and international best practices on asset recovery and the management of proceeds of crime. Leading the motion, Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele said lawmakers identified substantive issues in the bill after its passage, making it necessary to suspend further legislative action pending a comprehensive review. According to him, the identified shortcomings…