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The Obafemi Awolowo University Muslim Graduates’ Association (UNIFEMGA) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the Olu of Epe, His Royal Majesty, Oba Shefiu Adewale, who died on Saturday, May 31, 2025. In a condolence message signed by the association’s National President, Engr. Mohammad Buari, and made available to PLATFORM TIMES, UNIFEMGA described the monarch’s death as a rude shock, noting his remarkable legacy as a leader, peacemaker, and advocate for community development. The group, in its message, offered heartfelt condolences to the Epe community, the Lagos State Council of Obas, and the wider Muslim Ummah, describing Oba Adewale…

…Community Leader Snatches Crown Over Seating Order Dispute …Youths Demand Justice for ‘Abomination Against Yoruba Heritage’ Daud Olatunji Pandemonium broke out in Igbokoda, the administrative seat of Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, on Monday, after a prominent community leader launched a shocking and violent attack on the traditional ruler of the town, the Olu of Igbokoda, Oba Odidiomo Afolabi. The monarch was reportedly assaulted and had a portion of his ear bitten off in full public view — just moments before Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa was due to arrive for the commissioning of the newly completed 27.5-kilometre Igbokoda-Okitipupa dual…

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has urged stakeholders in the financial services industry, policymakers, and members of the public to contribute to the ongoing revision of the International Association of Deposit Insurers (IADI) Core Principles for Effective Deposit Insurance Systems. In a statement released on Tuesday, the Corporation described the revision exercise—launched by IADI in May 2025—as a critical step in strengthening global deposit insurance frameworks to reflect emerging realities in the financial ecosystem. According to the NDIC, the updated principles are expected to address key structural shifts such as digital innovation, the expanding role of deposit insurers in…

Daud Olatunji President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Monday, held separate private meetings with the Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, alongside his elder brother and business mogul, Chief Adedeji Adeleke, and globally acclaimed Afrobeats singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido. The president also received  the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara at his Lagos residence in Tuesday . The meeting, which was not officially announced beforehand, became public knowledge after photographs surfaced online, showing the President in closed-door discussions with the Adeleke family and Fubara  in separate meetings. The purpose and outcome of the visits were…

A group of concerned Lagos indigenes under the banner of the De-Renaissance Patriots Foundation has raised a strong alarm over what it describes as the increasing marginalisation of indigenous people in Lagos State. In a passionate open letter released by the group and signed by its President, Mr. Miftah Bolaji Are, the foundation accused political and traditional leaders of turning a blind eye to what it calls the “erosion of Lagosian identity” in the spheres of politics, economy, and culture. The letter, titled “An Open Letter to Lagos State Indigenes,” takes a sweeping look at the state’s historical roots and…

Two men, Shehu Abdu and Isah Saidu, have been arraigned before the Kaduna State High Court for allegedly posing as fake sureties to secure the release of a Chinese national wanted for illegal mining and economic sabotage. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) charged the suspects on Monday, June 2, with giving false information to a public servant under Section 105(a) of the Kaduna State Penal Code Law, 2017. EFCC investigations revealed that Abdu and Saidu claimed to be close associates of Ji Zhou, the Chinese national, and pledged to produce him whenever called upon after he was granted…

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday conferred the national honour of Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR) on Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, in recognition of his long-standing commitment to improving global health, education, and poverty alleviation—especially in Nigeria. The event, held in Lagos, was attended by top dignitaries including Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, and business mogul Aliko Dangote, among other notable figures. The award comes amid Gates’ working visit to Nigeria, where he is engaging with President Tinubu and other senior officials on ways to reform…

Two goals from Raheedat Ajibade ensured the Super Falcons of Nigeria dominated the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon in a friendly encounter. The match held during a light shower on Tuesday evening at the renovated main bowl of the MKO Abiola International Stadium (now MKO Abiola sports Arena) saw the falcons triumph by 2-0. Falcons skipper Ajibade put the host in the lead from the penalty spot in the 28th minute. She doubled the lead shortly before half time courtesy of an assist by Rinsola Babajide in the 43rd minutes Chiamaka Nnadozie’s heroics at the goal post didn’t go on notice…

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has declared the newly inaugurated Olusegun Obasanjo Leadership Institute (OOLI) as more than a training centre—calling it a continental movement to reclaim Africa’s future through principled and people-focused leadership. Speaking at the formal inauguration of the Institute’s Governing Board at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL), Abeokuta, on Tuesday, Obasanjo said the Institute represents a personal and continental turning point. “OOLI is not just an institution; it is a movement,” he said. “A movement to reclaim the African leadership narrative and invest in a new generation of prepared, ethical, and visionary leaders.” The Institute, which has…

The Federal Government needs at least ₦880 billion every year to maintain Nigeria’s road infrastructure, the Minister of State for Works, Bello Goronyo, told lawmakers on Monday. Goronyo made the disclosure while appearing before the House of Representatives committee probing the alleged non-remittance of the five percent user charge on petrol and diesel, which is statutorily meant for federal road maintenance under the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) Act. He stressed that the road network plays a critical role in Nigeria’s commerce and unity, saying, “Our roads are the lifelines of commerce and social integration. Their maintenance is not merely…