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Amidat Abdul Fatai7 The Federal Ministry of Finance was unaware of the withdrawal of N124.86bn from the Central Bank of Nigeria, a Director in the ministry, Ali Mohammed, told the Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja, on Tuesday. Mohammed, who appeared as the 10th prosecution witness in the ongoing trial of former CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, said neither the ministry nor the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation was aware of the transaction. The witness made the disclosure while testifying under examination by prosecution counsel, Abbas Mohammed. Emefiele is facing trial over alleged financial offences arising…

Daud Olatunji Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has admitted that he has no evidence to substantiate his claim that he won the 2023 presidential election, but insisted that he still believes he was the rightful winner. Obi made the disclosure during a recent interview with BBC Africa while revisiting his long-standing claim that the February 25, 2023 presidential election was marred by irregularities. Asked directly whether he had evidence to prove that he won the election, the former Anambra State governor said, “There’s no evidence. Everything is not based on evidence.” He, however, immediately reaffirmed his position, declaring,…

Ayomide Awe The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has urged the Federal High Court in Abuja to reject former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke’s attempt to tender evidence of her acquittal by the Southwark Crown Court in London in her ongoing legal battle with the anti-graft agency. The EFCC, in a further counter-affidavit filed in opposition to the former minister’s application, argued that the June 17, 2026, decision of the United Kingdom court had no material bearing on the issues before the Nigerian court. The commission consequently asked Justice Inyang Ekwo to discountenance Diezani’s further and supplementary affidavit seeking…

Isanbi Comprehensive Secondary School, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, has received a major facelift following the commissioning of new and upgraded educational facilities provided by Codix Group through its charity arm, Codix Charity Foundation. The intervention, commissioned on Thursday, included two new classroom blocks, 10 desktop computers, new tables and chairs, eight toilet facilities for students and teachers and the refurbishment of the Principal’s office of the Junior School. The project, according to the foundation, was designed to improve the learning environment and provide students and teachers with facilities capable of supporting effective teaching and learning. The development attracted education authorities, traditional…

Zainab Abioye PLATFORM TIMES has announced the expansion of its newsroom with the establishment of a dedicated Artificial Intelligence (AI) Desk, as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen technology-driven journalism, investigative reporting, verification and public-interest coverage. The new desk will broaden PLATFORM TIMES’ coverage of the rapidly evolving AI ecosystem, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, emerging technologies, cybersecurity, digital safety, data protection, misinformation, automation and their growing impact on governance, business, education, health, the media and everyday life. The expansion is also designed to deepen PLATFORM TIMES’ capacity to investigate and explain the opportunities, risks and societal implications of…

Daud Olatunji The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation has been honoured with the 2026 Pillar of Integrity in Public Service Award by Verbatim Magazine for its commitment to transparency, accountability and ethical governance. The award was presented to the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the NDIC, Mr Thompson Oludare Sunday, who was represented by the Head of Communication and Public Affairs, Ms Hawwau Gambo, at the 2026 Verbatim Awards held in Abuja. The event was organised by Verbatim Print & Broadcast Limited in partnership with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission. The recognition followed the NDIC’s emergence as…

Daud Olatunji Dangote Cement Plc has strengthened its intervention in education by donating classroom furniture and learning materials to Ladi-Lak Nursery and Primary School in Apapa, Lagos, as part of efforts to improve learning conditions in one of its host communities. The donation, made through the company’s Clinker Terminal under its school support programme, included chairs, tables, school bags and other educational materials aimed at creating a more conducive environment for pupils and teachers. The intervention attracted excitement among pupils and teachers of the school, who described the gesture as a significant boost to teaching and learning. Speaking during the…

Six academic prizes to be awarded at convocation as association immortalises former leaders Daud Olatunji The University of Ilorin Alumni Association has unveiled a series of initiatives to immortalise its past presidents and distinguished alumni, including the establishment of six endowed academic prizes and the construction of a 204-bed male hostel at the University of Ilorin. The association disclosed this on Tuesday, in a statement signed by its President, Prof. Abdulrazaq Olubusuyi Kilani, ahead of the university’s forthcoming convocation ceremony. According to the association, the six academic prizes, which have been endowed for 10 years, will be administered by the…

….Five crew members, 20 passengers die as ATR 42 crashes during routine mission Daud Olatunji The Nigerian Air Force has released the identities of the 25 people killed in the crash of an NAF ATR 42 aircraft in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State. The aircraft, identified as NAF 931, crashed on Monday while on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos. The Nigerian Air Force said the aircraft had five crew members and 20 passengers on board, adding that no survivor had been found after the crash. The NAF spokesperson, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, disclosed the identities of the…

The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has called for a thorough investigation into the Nigerian Air Force aircraft crash in Ondo State on Monday. The Sultan, in a statement issued on Monday by Prince Bashir Adefaka on behalf of his Media Team, described the crash involving an NAF ATR-42 aircraft as a “deeply unfortunate national tragedy.” The aircraft reportedly had 25 passengers and seven crew members on board when the mishap occurred in Ondo State. Expressing grief over the incident, the Sultan condoled with the families of…