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Following the President/Federation Cup final in Asaba, Delta State, the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports (NFF), Comrade Philip Shaibu, expressed reservations over the quality of football displayed by both Ikorodu FC and the El-Kanemi warriors, calling for improved standards in the Nigerian football system. Football in Nigeria is administered by the Nigerian Football …

*New district governor Owonikoko promises reform and growth Former National President of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, has called for stronger institutions, effective leadership and adherence to core values ​​as essential ingredients for sustainable development and lasting impact in Nigeria. Ganduje spoke in Abuja at the inauguration of Rotarian Sikiru Adetona Owonikoko as district governor of Rotary …

A panel of three Judges of the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal, has rejected the bail application, filed by the convicted former Acting Accountant General of the Federation, AGF, Chukwunyere Anamekwe Nwabuoku for lack of merit. Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja on Monday, March 23, 2026 convicted and sentenced Nwabuoku to 72 years …

By Yemi Sodeeq Nigerian coach Aliyu Zubair has officially left Telecom SC of the Egyptian second division by mutual agreement. Zubair confirmed the fact and described the decision as one made with a clear understanding between him and the club hierarchy. “It was a mutual agreement reached with a clear understanding between the management of Telecom SC and myself. I …

REGINA – Jake Dolegala has not hesitated to step into the role of starting quarterback for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Dolegala, who has a 2-9 career record as a CFL starter, will replace the injured Bo Levi Mitchell when the Tiger-Cats visit the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Sunday. The 29-year-old Dolegala, who is in his second season with Hamilton, understands the expectations …

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has recorded another significant milestone in its fleet modernization journey with the successful completion of a Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) on a further batch of three AW109 Trekker Type B helicopters at the Leonardo Helicopters factory in Vergiate, Italy. This was contained in a statement on Friday by the Director of Public Relations and Information, …

By Staff Canadian Press Posted July 11, 2026 5:00 p.m 1 minute reading Reduce the font size of the article Increase the font size of articles Transport Canada has appointed an observer to help oversee the investigation into a train derailment northeast of Montreal last weekend. The department said it is closely monitoring actions taken after the train derailment, which …

Reduce the font size of the article Increase the font size of articles A 22-year-old man is dead and two others are injured after what Toronto police believe was a targeted shooting in North York on Friday night. In a press conference on Saturday, Toronto police identified the victim as Abdi Hamim Aden. Officers responded to a report of a …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nasarawa State has rubbished a plan to replace candidates who emerged victorious during the party’s recent primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections. The State Chairman of the APC, Aliyu Bello, debunked speculations rife in some quarters on Saturday, in Lafia, while distributing EC9 and EC13E forms to 24 state House Assembly candidates. He …

No fewer than 44 medical graduates of the University of Ilorin have failed to begin compulsory house service almost a year after completing their studies following a dispute over quotas for their placement, raising fears that dozens of current final year medical students may suffer a similar fate. PLATFORM TIMES gathered that the affected graduates, who spent eight years studying …