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“The climate crisis is accelerating, and we are now on track to exceed the 1.5°C limit in the coming years,” the UN said. Secretary General Antonio Guterres said delegates at a super-pollutant reception during London’s Climate Action Week, which ran from 20 to 28 June. “Reducing methane is a fight we can win and capitalize on today,” he said. “Our …

Lionel Messi, Miroslav Klose, Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe, Pelé, Gerd Muller and Just Fontaine among the many greats present. Lionel Messi no. 10 of Argentina scores a goal later disallowed due to offside during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group J match between Argentina and Algeria at Kansas City Stadium on June 16, 2026 in Kansas City, Lionel Messi has overtaken …

Daud Olatunji The Onipokia of Ipokia Kingdom in Ogun State, His Royal Majesty, Oba Yisa Olusola Adeniyi Olaniyan, has died after spending over five years on the throne. PLATFORM TIMES gathered that the first-class monarch, who ascended the throne in August 2020 as the 46th Onipokia of Ipokia Kingdom and paramount ruler of Ipokia Local Government, passed away in the …

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Here are the top stories from across the country 1. Tinubu signs NIMC Act, as minister reveals terrorist arrests via NIMC database President Bola Tinubu on Friday signed the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act of 2026, described as an effort to modernize identity management, enhance national security, improve public service delivery and deepen the nation’s digital economy.Read more 2. …

Team Nigeria has announced multiple Paralympic and world champion Folashade Oluwafemiayo as the captain of the national contingent at the upcoming Commonwealth Games. The decision reflects the team’s deliberate commitment to appointing a leader whose achievements, professionalism and exemplary character embody the values ​​of Nigerian sport. Speaking on the appointment, the Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), the …

Nollywood actress Funke Akindele has rebuked her colleague and friend Eniola Badmus over her online spat with a make-up artist, saying she did not handle the situation properly. The controversy started after Badmus accused the make-up artist of not showing up for an appointment. The actress expressed her frustration on social media, where she also shared the make-up artist’s phone …

Vice President, Kashim Shettima hailed the contribution of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to the Nigerian economy, describing them as the engine room of the nation. Shettima, who spoke on Saturday in Abuja at the 8th Abuja National MSME Awards event, noted that the current administration is building an entire ecosystem that fosters innovation, provides critical infrastructure and removes …

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has suffered another major political setback in Bayelsa State as several of its senior members, including a Vice President and a House of Assembly candidate, defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), just 24 hours after a Federal High Court canceled the party’s registration. The latest wave of defections is expected to further weaken the …

Stella Okafor, widow of late Nollywood comic actor John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, has reacted to the controversy over the late actor’s property, which she was accused of selling after his death. He explained that the decision to sell his house in Enugu for N17 million was made and implemented jointly by himself, his son from a previous …