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Morocco produced a devastating second-half performance to beat co-hosts Canada 3-0 on Saturday and book a place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Azzedine Ounahi scoring two goals in a commanding victory at Houston Stadium. After a hotly contested first half, the Atlas Lions shifted gears after halftime to end Canada’s remarkable tournament run and continue …

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has directed the management of the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH) to provide free and comprehensive medical care to recently rescued kidnapping victims in the State. The directive followed the rescue and release of worshipers of the Eda-Oniyo Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), who were abducted by gunmen in the state. This is contained …

Post views: 81 By Silvernews Over 300 students of Nathaniel Gift International School, Ogun State, have benefited from a mental health and stress management program organized by the Nelo Dreams Foundation in collaboration with the Rangers International Football Club Foundation under the Beyond The Pitch initiative. The engagement, which took place on Friday, June 26, 2026, was aimed at …

The Alake and paramount ruler of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, has revoked the appointment of Chief Adewunmi Gbenga as Baale of Elejirin village, declaring the installation null and void with immediate effect following a review of the territorial status of the community. PLATFORM TIMES has obtained a copy of the revocation letter dated June 15, 2026, addressed by the Alakes …

Any nation that wants to develop must see youth as its driving force. Their commitment is essential to achieve sustainable economic, social and political progress. Over 65% of Nigeria’s population is made up of young people under the age of 30. This results in one of the youngest populations globally. Therefore, any government that wants to succeed in moving Nigeria …

By Gabriel Akinadewo *Four presidents assassinated*Four people died of natural causes*One resigned*William Henry Harrison served the shortest sentence (31 days)*Franklin D. Roosevelt served longest (12 years)*Grover Cleveland (22nd and 24th presidents) and Donald Trump (45th and 47th presidents) staged dramatic comebacks*John Tyler is the first vice president to assume the presidency*See the only president who has never affiliated with a …

Post views: 16 The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has commended the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) for its remarkable institutional transformation, particularly the milestones recorded in the digitalisation of the Corps’ operations, describing the achievements as a clear demonstration of visionary leadership, innovation and commitment to service excellence. The praise came as the President and Chairman of …

Fresh concerns over the security of customer financial data have emerged as several ProvidusUnity Bank customers reported unauthorized transactions on their debit cards, months after a major data breach exposed sensitive information belonging to multiple Nigerian institutions. On Friday, some affected customers approached Several customers, who spoke to reporters on condition of anonymity, confirmed they had experienced similar incidents. When …

By Victor Osula, Abuja A day after an Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) witness told the Abuja High Court that investigators had found no evidence that former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Godwin Emefiele, had personally benefited from the disputed $6.2 million allegedly looted from the apex bank, another prosecution witness on Friday said late former President Muhammadu …

*SPECIAL TRIBUTE FROM PRESIDENT TINUBU TO ALHAJI GANIYU KOLAPO OSENI Goodnight, Alhaji Kola Oseni, goodnight, my brother It is with a heavy heart and deep sadness that I received the news of the passing away of Alhaji Kola Oseni. Even though he is no longer with us, the memories of the time we shared and the legacy he left will …