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Post views: 19 The Second Vice President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Akuchukwu Aghazu, has expressed satisfaction with the level of preparation for the upcoming Commonwealth Games, describing the preparation as one of the best the country has witnessed in recent years. Aghazu commended the National Sports Commission (NSC) for its commitment to ensuring Nigeria’s team is …

The National Transition Committee of the Association of Freelance and Independent Broadcasters of Nigeria (FIBAN) has extended the tenure of the Ogun State Chapter Chairman, Chief Olalekan Soyinka, popularly known as Ayinla Egba, until the end of January 2027. The extension of the mandate was communicated in a letter dated 7 July 2026 and signed by the Secretary of the …

Ghana has suspended a planned August visit by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa amid the ongoing wave of xenophobic attacks and anti-immigration protests in South Africa, saying worsening violence could overshadow high-level bilateral talks between the two countries. The decision, announced Tuesday by Ghana’s communications minister, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, marks a significant diplomatic rebuke to Pretoria’s handling of attacks on …

The National President of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has said the intervention programs of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu have continued to demonstrate that the Renewed Hope Agenda is delivering tangible economic benefits to millions of Nigerians through strategic investments in entrepreneurship, small businesses and youth empowerment. According to Professor Yilwatda, the presidential intervention …

Post views: 46 The Nigeria team arrived in Lagos from Dakar, Senegal following an impressive outing at the CAA Region 2 U-18/U-20 Athletics Championships. The contingent landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport at around 11pm, led by the President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Chief Tonobok Okowa. Chief Okowa, who attended the championships in the dual …

The Police Service Commission has sacked four senior police officers and demoted 10 others after finding them guilty of various acts of misconduct, in what it described as a renewed effort to strengthen discipline and professionalism within Nigeria’s police force. The disciplinary measures were approved at the Commission’s plenary meeting held at its headquarters in Abuja, according to a statement …

National Identification Number (NIN) enrollments have risen to 136 million, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s efforts to build a unified digital identity system and expand access to government services. The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) disclosed the figure in a statement on Tuesday, noting that the milestone was announced by its Director-General, Abisoye Coker-Odusote, during a courtesy visit to …

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission (ICPC) has arrested Prof. Bello Abubakar, personal physician to former Kaduna State governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, for allegedly abusing a court-approved medical examination. Commission spokesperson John Odey said this in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday. Odey said El-Rufai’s personal doctor was arrested for allegedly making false statements in connection with …

Post views: 60 In a remarkable display of solidarity and community spirit, the Mbaise Policy Roundtable (MPR) has made a generous donation of 1 million Naira to support a local ceremony in Mbaise in honor of the newly appointed Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO), Prof. INS Dozie. This announcement was made by MPR President, Prof. …

Three worshipers abducted during an attack on an ECWA church in Omugo, Ifelodun Local Government Area of ​​Kwara State have regained their freedom after spending 105 days in captivity. PLATFORM TIMES reported that the victims were rescued on Monday by a joint security team made up of personnel from the Nigerian Army, the Department of State Services, the Nigeria Police …