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Resident doctors at the Federal Medical Centre, Idi-Aba, Abeokuta, Ogun State, have begun a three-day warning strike following a series of security breaches and thefts within the hospital premises. The industrial action, which began on Thursday, was declared by the management of the facility’s specialist doctors’ association after an emergency general meeting. Speaking to PLATFORM TIMES, the president of the …

By Victor Osula, Abuja The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has foiled a kidnapping attempt in Abuja following a fierce gunbattle with suspected kidnappers in Byazhin area of ​​the national capital. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday, saying that officers assigned to the Anti-Kidnapping Unit acted swiftly on intelligence …

the president of Nigerian Basketball Federation (NBBF)Engineer Ahmadu Musa Kida has reiterated that the body’s under 18 program which was released during the week is aimed at ensuring that the country gets adequate representation at the international level. Sports247 reports that Kida went on to reveal that the NBBF is committed to enhancing the development of Nigerian basketball with adequate …

Former National Vice President of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has told the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, to address his advice on how to end terrorism in Nigeria to the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Bola Tinubu, and not to service chiefs.For Atona Oodua of Yorubaland, it …

Nigeria’s police force has arrested a suspect, Ifechukwu Dennis, over a viral AI-generated voice note falsely attributed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in a development that highlights growing concerns about the misuse of emerging technologies to spread disinformation. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed the arrest on Thursday via his verified X (formerly Twitter) …

By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri Agricultural experts and researchers, including professors gathered in Maiduguri, Borno State, have applauded the Executive Director of the Lake Chad Research Institute (LCRI), Professor Babagana Jugudum, the management team and staff for their tenacity and resilience in developing different varieties of improved seeds/crops and exploring research despite the Boko Haram atrocities that have lasted for over …

The first batch of 345 pilgrims from Ogun State who traveled to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to perform the 2026 Hajj have returned safely to Nigeria after successfully completing the spiritual exercise in the holy cities of Mecca and Medina. The pilgrims, comprising 151 men and 194 women, arrived directly from Saudi Arabia at Gateway International Airport, Ilisan-Iperu Remo, …

The Vice President of Ilejemeje Local Government Area of ​​Ekiti State, Grace Ogunleye, has been detained at the Ado-Ekiti Correctional Center following her arraignment for alleged involvement in a fake kidnapping. Ogunleye was booked on Wednesday before the Magistrates Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti alongside three other defendants on charges bordering on conspiracy and self-kidnapping. The Nigerian State Police Force said …

Significant progress has been made towards the establishment of the State Police, with a constitutional amendment expected shortly, following months of consultations between the Executive, the National Assembly and the security authorities. The Chief of Staff to the President, Hon Femi Gbajabiamila, disclosed this on Thursday while briefing State House correspondents after a consultative meeting on state police convened by …

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has approved a special compensation package for Grade A electricity customers affected by electricity shortages caused by grid generation constraints between February and March 2026. The Commission announced the decision in Directive no. NERC/2026/002, published on its website on Thursday. According to NERC, the directive was introduced in response to significant generation shortages experienced …