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The National Students Association of Nigeria has accused the Head of Department of a university in Ondo State of forcing a female student to perform sexual acts on him, so that he could graduate. NANS national president, Akinteye Babatunde made the allegations in a statement on Friday but did not reveal the names of the institutions, lecturers or students involved. …

Belgian Pro League club KRC Genk have secured the future of Nigerian defender Christian Akpan after handing him a new four-year contract that will keep him at the Cegeka Arena until 2030. The extension underlines the club’s confidence in the 21-year-old defender, whose impressive rise through the ranks has made him one of Genk’s brightest young prospects. The new deal …

Post views: 18 The supporters of the Hon. Lawyer Ngozi Pat Ekeji continued to highlight her record of service, describing her as a leader whose commitment to humanity and grassroots development has remained steadfast over the years. They highlight her tenure as Minority Leader in the Imo State House of Assembly where she served for four years, stressing that …

A South West socio-cultural group, the Yoruba Ronu Leadership Forum, on Thursday blamed the N10 billion defamation suit launched by the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, on allegations linked to the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, and described the action as a pre-emptive move aimed at thwarting an independent investigation. In a statement signed by its President, …

Ademola Abayomi Hugo Broos has confirmed that he will step down as South Africa head coach after more than five years in the role, but remains open to continuing with the South African Football Association in a different capacity. Hugo Broos has announced the end of his tenure as Bafana Bafana head coach, ending a five-year spell that saw him …

Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir David Lawal, has blamed the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation saying that it failed to detect and stop documents relating to the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), which the Presidency described as a non-existent agency. Lawal said the SGF’s office should have identified the …

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Katsina Sub-Region, has strengthened its collaboration with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), Katsina State Command, to enhance the protection of transmission infrastructure and address the growing challenge of vandalism and right-of-way encroachment. Director General, TCN Public Affairs Ndidi Mbah revealed this in a statement. According to the press release, the partnership …

Daud Olatunji Panic gripped residents and motorists on Thursday evening after suspected gunmen abducted two residents during an attack in Kobape, Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of ​​Ogun State.. PLATFORM TIMES reports that the incident occurred shortly after 7pm, throwing the community into shock as the gunmen reportedly fired sporadically into the air, forcing residents to flee for safety as motorists …

The UN Humanitarian Coordinator for the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPT), Ramiz Alakbarov, and his deputy, Suzanna Tkalec, led an online visit to the site in Al Mawasi, Khan Younis. “Just like journalists, diplomatic missions also have difficulty entering Gaza from October 2023,” UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said during his regular briefing from New York. Water and work Via video link, …

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday evening held a security meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, consisting of the entire military command, intelligence chiefs and key security advisors. Also present at the meeting was the Special Adviser on Internal Security, Major General Adeyinka Famadewa (ret.), whom he appointed in May. The Presidency has not made an official statement regarding the agenda …