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Feyisayo Ogunbiyi The World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed that an estimated 354 million people across the globe are currently living with hepatitis B and C viruses, with treatment coverage still alarmingly low, especially in developing regions. According to WHO’s latest update, hepatitis B virus (HBV) affects approximately 250 million people, while hepatitis C virus (HCV) impacts 50 million. The report underscores a dire public health challenge, as hepatitis-related deaths reached 1.3 million globally in 2022—83% linked to HBV and 17% to HCV. Despite being discovered decades ago—HBV in 1965 by American physician Baruch S. Blumberg, and HCV in 1989…

Renowned stand-up comedian and on-air personality, Josef Dapreacher, popularly known as JDP, is set to light up Abeokuta once again as he announces the third edition of his highly acclaimed comedy show, LAFFTA CHAPTER 3.0. The event, scheduled to hold on August 31, 2025, at the prestigious Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL), Abeokuta, Ogun State, promises an evening of unfiltered laughter, music, and top-tier entertainment. JDP, whose full name is Oluwatisin Joseph, is a celebrated figure in Nigeria’s comedy and entertainment landscape. Beyond his prowess on stage as a comedian and Master of Ceremonies, he is also a familiar voice…

A newlywed bride, identified as Saudat, has been arrested by security operatives in Kano State for allegedly stabbing her husband, Salisu, to death just nine days after their wedding. The tragic incident occurred in the Farawa community of the state, throwing residents into shock and sparking outrage. According to reports, the couple had tied the knot on Sunday, April 27, 2025, in a marriage reportedly arranged by their families. Sources within the community disclosed that the late Salisu had initially expressed reservations about the union but was persuaded by relatives to proceed with the marriage. The relationship, however, was said…

The Osun State House of Assembly has proposed stringent penalties for individuals caught skating on public roads or sidewalks, as lawmakers advance the Osun State Skating Restriction Bill 2025. During plenary at the Assembly chambers in Osogbo on Tuesday, Speaker Adewale Egbedun announced that the bill prescribes a six-month jail term or a fine of not less than N250,000 — or both — for violators. Egbedun, who doubles as Chairman of the Committee of the Whole, stated that skating, including roller skating, should remain an indoor activity and not be practiced in public spaces, citing safety and public order concerns.…

The World Health Organisation has decried the staggering 33-year life expectancy gap between people living in the world’s richest and poorest countries, describing it as a stark indicator of global health inequities. This revelation was made public on Tuesday in Geneva during the launch of the WHO’s World Report on Social Determinants of Health Equity by its Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. According to the report, factors such as poor housing, limited educational opportunities, and lack of access to decent employment contribute significantly to the lower life expectancy in less privileged regions. “Our world is an unequal one. Where we…

The Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, has voiced strong disapproval of the rising ‘get-rich-quick’ mentality among Nigerian youths, warning that the trend undermines societal values and is condemned by both the Bible and the Quran. Speaking during a courtesy visit by senior officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to his Iga Idunganran Palace, the monarch linked the increasing wave of cybercrime and fraudulent activities to a growing obsession with instant wealth. “The get-rich-quick syndrome is wrong and should be discouraged. Even the two holy books, the Bible and the Holy Quran, frown at it,” the Oba said,…

The Osun State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps on Tuesday sealed an illegal children’s care facility in Osogbo over allegations of poor welfare and non-registration with appropriate authorities. A statement by the Command’s spokesperson, Kehinde Adeleke, disclosed that the home, operated by a private individual whose identity was withheld, was shut on the directive of the State Commandant, Igbalawole Sotiyo, after investigations revealed gross neglect and lack of facilities to care for children with disabilities. Speaking during the operation, Deputy Commandant of Corps, Oluwafemi Abeere, explained that the raid was carried out after a tip-off from…

President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what he described as a bold and transformative leadership approach in the oil and gas sector. Dangote, who paid a courtesy visit to President Tinubu, praised the recent appointments in the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), particularly highlighting Mr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari as Group Chief Executive Officer and Mr. Ahmadu Musa Kida as Non-Executive Chairman. “I came to thank Mr. President for assembling a formidable and professionally competent leadership team at the NNPCL,” Dangote said, describing the appointments as a reflection of Tinubu’s strategic intent…

Daud Olatunji Barely weeks after the collapse of the controversial CBEX platform, panic is once again sweeping across Nigeria’s digital investment community as another suspected Ponzi scheme, E-Wealth, has left scores of Nigerians stranded and unable to access their funds. PLATFORM TIMES exclusively gathered that E-Wealth, which promised investors a staggering 50% return on capital, is now at the centre of a financial controversy after introducing a new policy that mandates users to “recommit” an additional 50% of their original investment before withdrawals are approved. PLATFORM TIMES reports that this move has sparked outrage, confusion, and despair among investors, many…

An Ekiti State High Court sitting in Ado Ekiti has sentenced a 26-year-old man, David Isaiah, to death by hanging for the kidnapping and murder of a commercial sex worker, Comfort James. The presiding judge, Justice Lekan Olatawura, delivered the verdict, convicting Isaiah on three counts—conspiracy, kidnapping, and murder—following his arraignment on April 18, 2024. The offences were said to contravene sections 280, 279(a), and 234 of the Criminal Law of Ekiti State, 2021. According to the prosecution, Isaiah conspired with an accomplice, Saviour Daniel—who reportedly died while the trial was ongoing—to lure and abduct the victim in February 2024…