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…Epidemic hits several LGAs, experts raise new health concerns Grace Adeleke An investigation by PLATFORM TIMES has revealed that Ogun State recorded no fewer than 835 cholera cases and 24 deaths between 2021 and 2025, raising new concerns over recurring outbreaks and public health preparedness in affected communities. Data obtained by this newspaper showed that the waterborne disease affected several …

Three years ago we crisscrossed the beautiful state of Kaduna carrying not just a political message, but a belief. We knocked on doors, stood in the scorching sun, spoke in crowded markets, silent villages and courtyards, and sold a candidacy we sincerely believed in. We told the good people of Kaduna State that Senator Uba Sani could be trusted. We …

Kylian Mbappe reached the milestone for France on Tuesday evening with his goals against Senegal. He has now scored 58 goals in just 99 games for France. And his goals took him to 14 at the World Cup, just two behind Germany’s Klose, who holds the record with 16. After a barren first half, 2022 World Cup finalists France picked …

A Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan, Oyo State, has ordered University College Hospital (UCH) to pay ₦1.5 million in damages and legal costs to a lawyer, Kehinde Taiwo, for what the court described as unlawful interference with his vehicle and removal of the battery by hospital security officers. In handing down the ruling, Justice NA Maha found that the …

By Joseph Amedu, Lokoja The management of Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba, has announced a series of stringent security measures aimed at strengthening security in and around the campus following the security breach recorded on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Among the key decisions approved by the University Management Committee during its 401st regular meeting held on Monday, June 15, 2026, …

On Democracy Day, the President rose to tell Nigerians the story of 27 uninterrupted years of democracy. He talked about how we now have ballots instead of bullets, and courtrooms instead of coups. He also reminded us of the great democratic heroes and martyrs. He said, rightly, that the heroes of June 12 ensured political freedom. He argued, quite convincingly, …

Post views: 17 By Wakawaka Sports The controversy surrounding the relocation of the second phase of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) Premier League Atlantic Conference from Lagos to Enugu has taken another turn, as the Media Manager of the South East Basketball Association (SEBA), Kennedy Onwunali, has defended the decision, describing it as a step towards expanding the growth …

Gunmen have attacked the National Institute for Political and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) in Kuru, Plateau State, killing three security operatives in a fresh wave of violence against security outfits. The Plateau State Police Command confirmed the incident on Tuesday, describing it as a fatal assault which occurred in the early hours of the day. Police spokesperson Alfred Alabo revealed in …

Egypt produced one of its most memorable FIFA World Cup performances on Monday, drawing Belgium 1-1 in their opening Group G match at Lumen Field in Seattle. The Pharaohs looked on course for a famous victory after Emam Ashour gave them the lead in the 19th minute with a stunning shot from outside the penalty area. The goal, Ashour’s first …

Due to the former French occupation of Senegal and the history of football, France-Senegal is an absolutely massive match that will write its final chapter on Tuesday.As Michael Olise continues to make his case to win the Ballon d’Or and Senegal look to move past the controversy of winning the Africa Cup of Nations only to have their title stripped …