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National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, revealed on Friday that insecurity has impacted at least 150 million Nigerians. He made this disclosure in Abuja during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) and the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA). The agreement is designed to enhance agribusiness and provide livelihood support to communities affected by terrorism and violent extremism. Ribadu emphasized that insecurity has devastated Nigeria’s agricultural sector, which remains the backbone of the country’s economy, especially for rural communities. “Insecurity is the biggest problem we are facing across all sectors, but…

Daud Olatunji In a solemn yet celebratory atmosphere steeped in spirituality and intellectual reflection, the Muslim community of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abeokuta, on Friday, honoured the outgoing Medical Director, Professor Abdus-Samiu Adewale Musa-Olomu, marking the end of an eight-year tenure widely hailed for its legacy of integrity, inclusivity, and reform. During the event, which drew a cross-section of staff, religious leaders, and scholars, Professor Olomu—visibly moved by the outpouring of tributes—declared his conscience clear regarding the handling of public funds during his stewardship. He revealed that he had submitted all relevant financial records to the Independent Corrupt Practices…

The Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted 39,425 litres of smuggled Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), valued at N39.4 million, along the Lagos-Ogun border axis. The interception was carried out under Operation Whirlwind, an initiative launched earlier this year by the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) to curb the illegal movement of petroleum products across Nigeria’s borders. Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, made this known on Friday during a press briefing at the Federal Operations Unit, Zone A, Ikeja. He was represented by Assistant Comptroller-General Hussein Ejibunu, the national coordinator of the operation. Adeniyi disclosed that the seizure, which involved…

A Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has sentenced 15 foreign nationals to one year imprisonment each for their involvement in cyber-terrorism and internet-related fraud. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned the convicts—11 Filipinos, two Chinese, one Malaysian, and one Indonesian—on multiple counts bordering on possession of fraudulent documents and other cyber offences. The convicts are: Winnie De Jesus, Kayceelynn Remorin, Irish Chna, Darwisa Esmael, Kimberly Nisperos, Savien Cire Renovilla, Zeng Zerong, Guo Bin, Jessa Sanchi, Jhena Sarmiento, Rain Torida, Rex Jose Dilag (alias Madison), Tan Soon Kar, Fernando Fu Fang, and Beverlyin Gumayo (alias Veb Sumayo). According…

Feyisayo Ogunbiyi In a renewed effort to advance the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 3—ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all, the Federal Government, through the Neuropsychiatric Hospital Aro, Abeokuta, has delivered free medical care to over 300 residents of Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area in Ogun State. PLATFORM TIMES reports that the outreach programme  which was aimed at the six local government areas of Ogun State has been held in some parts of the state where many residents have benefited from the programme. The Secretary of the Health Campaigns and Medical outreach, Olubunmi Ojomo, explained that…

The Iyaloja of Egbaland, Alhaja Oluwakemi Abeke Oloyede, has lambasted the Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, over his recent claim that the popular indigenous fabric, Adire, originated from Osun State. Governor Adeleke, widely known for his energetic dance moves, made the controversial statement during a courtesy visit by the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, on Tuesday. In a now-viral video, the governor presented a bag containing Adire fabric to Gbajabiamila and declared, “This is Adire. Osun State is the source.” The remark has since sparked outrage in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, widely regarded as the…

The Ogun State Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has extended warm felicitations to the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON, on the occasion of his 65th birthday and the sixth anniversary of his administration. In a congratulatory message jointly signed by the chapter’s Chairman, Mrs. Oluwaseun Boye, and Secretary, Mr. Kunle Olayeni, the body described the twin milestones—celebrated on May 29—as a momentous achievement worthy of recognition and commendation. The Ogun NIPR lauded Governor Abiodun for what it described as his unwavering dedication to the growth and development of the Gateway State. According to…

Daud Olatunji  In commemoration of the 2024 Menstrual Hygiene Day, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in collaboration with the Lagos State Government and the Nigeria Girls Guild, convened a sensitisation forum aimed at empowering young girls with critical information on menstrual hygiene and the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine. The event, held in Lagos, drew scores of adolescent girls from various schools under the auspices of the Girls Guild—an association of young female changemakers championing the cause of girl-child health and empowerment in their schools and communities. Speaking at the event, Mrs. Aderonke Akinola-Akinwole, Social and Behaviour Change Specialist…

… Reps Summon WAEC Over  Irregularities, Late-Night Exam The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has said that a foiled attempt to leak examination papers forced the body to reschedule its examinations late into the night across several centres in Nigeria. This disclosure was made by the Head of the Nigeria National Office of WAEC, Mr. Amos Dangut, during an interview  on Thursday. Dangut explained that the council was alerted to a plot to compromise one of its exam papers slated for Wednesday, prompting an urgent change to prevent a security breach. “We went to the drawing board and quickly came…

Delta State has reaffirmed its dominance in Nigerian sports by emerging overall winner of the 22nd National Sports Festival, tagged Gateway Games 2024, held in Ogun State. Delta once again cemented its status as Nigeria’s sporting powerhouse, emerging champions of the National Sports Festival for the fifth consecutive time. The triumph was officially announced by Bukola Olopade, chairperson of the Main Organising Committee for the Gateway Games 2024, during Thursday’s closing ceremony in Abeokuta, Ogun State The multi-sport event, which officially kicked off on May 18 and was declared open by President Bola Tinubu, saw Team Delta outclass other states…