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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says it recovered a total of ₦37.44 billion and $2.35 million in 2025 through asset seizures and forfeitures, describing the figure as one of the highest annual recoveries in the history of the commission. The ICPC Chairman, Dr Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, disclosed this in Abuja during the commission’s End-of-Year Engagement, which also featured a send-off ceremony for retiring staff and the presentation of annual merit awards. In a statement issued on Sunday by the commission’s spokesperson, Mr Okor Odey, Aliyu said the recoveries reflected what he described as a…

Abeokuta Polo Club has announced plans to host its maiden Polo Festival in partnership with MTN Nigeria, in a move expected to elevate the city’s profile as an emerging hub for elite sports, lifestyle and tourism in the South-West. The historic festival, the first of its kind in Ogun State, is designed to blend the rich heritage of polo with contemporary social and cultural experiences, attracting polo enthusiasts, corporate executives, high-net-worth individuals and socialites from across the country. President of the Abeokuta Polo Club, Dr. Sheriff Adams Abdulrahman, described MTN’s support as a major endorsement of the club’s vision to…

The Lagos State Chapter of the Nigeria Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) on Friday marked a major milestone as it hosted the 10th edition of the Lagos Public Relations Industry Gala and Awards (LaPRIGA 2025), honouring outstanding professionals, agencies and organisations shaping Nigeria’s public relations landscape. The anniversary edition, held at the MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos, attracted a cross-section of communication experts, corporate leaders, public sector executives, academics and media practitioners, reinforcing LaPRIGA’s reputation as Nigeria’s flagship PR awards and one of the most credible platforms in Sub-Saharan Africa. With the theme “Nox Excellentia – Night of Excellence,” the event…

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a notorious supplier of illicit drugs to bandits operating in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, weeks after he fled during a raid on his residence. The suspect, Mohammed Sani, 33, also known as Gamboli, was apprehended on Thursday, December 11, at a drug joint in Anguwan Fadama, Kuta, following weeks of intelligence-led surveillance by NDLEA officers. His arrest came three weeks after NDLEA operatives raided his home at Anguwan Makera, Kuta, on November 20, where they recovered 471.8 kilograms of skunk, a potent strain of cannabis. Sani,…

The state of Nigerian universities is set to take center stage tonight as two eminent scholars lead a critical discourse on the perceived decline of the nation’s higher education system. The 38th edition of the monthly Boiling Point Arena programme, themed “Quality vs Quantity: How Nigerian Universities Lost Their Competitive Edge in Global Standards and The Path to Rebuilding Excellence,” will hold tonight, Sunday, December 14, 2025, at 8pm. Hosted by veteran media professional and public relations strategist Dr. Ayo Arowojolu, the session promises to probe whether Nigerian universities are victims of systemic neglect or complicit in their own diminishing…

…Selection Meeting Delayed, Raising Uncertainty Over Next Awujale … Lineage Disputes Fuel Tension w Within Jadiara, Bubiade Units Daud Olatunji As the long‑anticipated race to fill the vacant Awujale of Ijebuland stool intensifies, traditional leaders and chiefs in Ijebuland have unveiled a symbolic prototype for the incoming monarch, the Jagiirin ,even as deep tensions simmer within the ruling house tasked with naming the next king. The unveiling, captured in a 5:27‑second video clip obtained by PLATFORM TIMES, introduced the Jagiirin — described by Balogun Kuku as the chosen pathfinder for the next Awujale. The future monarch will be selected by…

In a bold push to prepare Nigerian children for global opportunities, education experts have urged parents and schools to intensify efforts in teaching foreign languages and promoting cultural diversity. The call came during a continental exhibition held at Great Standard Montessori Model School in Abeokuta, Ogun State, which showcased arts, crafts, and presentations from countries across different continents. Experts noted that early and sustained exposure to global cultures equips children with skills for an interconnected world while fostering social cohesion. The proprietress of the school, Mrs. Nofisat Akingbade, said the initiative is designed to take pupils beyond the conventional classroom…

The fight against corruption in Nigeria is as perilous as taking on armed drug cartels abroad, a former Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) Chairman, Muhyi Magaji Rimin Gado, has warned. Gado disclosed that he and his family endured 17 hours of harrowing experiences for daring to investigate a former governor for alleged embezzlement and fraud. Speaking at the public presentation of the 19th edition of the Compendium on 100 Profile Corruption Cases in Nigeria, Gado likened the threats and intimidation he faced to the violent tactics of Colombian drug cartels. The event, organised by the Human and…

The Federal Government has revealed that bandits terrorising parts of Nigeria are using advanced communication technology to evade surveillance by security agencies, complicating efforts to track and dismantle their networks. The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, disclosed this on Friday during an interview on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme. According to Tijani, contrary to public assumptions, monitoring the communications of bandits is highly technical, as the criminals deliberately avoid conventional telecom infrastructure. He explained that the armed groups employ a method that allows them to bounce calls across multiple telecom towers, making it difficult for…

Tragedy struck in Goska community, Kaninkon Ward of Jama’a Local Government Area, Kaduna State, after suspected Fulani herdsmen allegedly cut off the hand of a 15-year-old girl, Endurance Sabon, following her family’s refusal to hand her over in marriage. PLATFORM TIMES gathered that the brutal attack occurred on Friday after the assailants reportedly stalked the victim and her family from their farm to a secluded area in the bush. A family member, who spoke on condition of anonymity, disclosed that the attackers had earlier approached Endurance’s mother while she was working on the family farm around 10am, demanding that the…