Politics

Post views: 22 By Wakawaka Sports In an era where immediate results often take precedence over long-term development, Mbaise’s Silver Sports Football Club has chosen a different path, one which consistently attracts attention in grassroots circles. The club made history in the 2026 Imo State Football Association (IMFA) League by fielding a team made up entirely of players aged …

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta has raised the alarm over what it described as the illegal encroachment and sale of portions of its land by suspected land grabbers, warning members of the public against purchasing any properties from private individuals. The university said the invaders had not only claimed parts of its land, but had also demolished sections of …

I first received a WhatsApp message about the scandal from famed University of Texas history professor Toyin Falola. I haven’t read it. I thought it was just another corruption scandal, the kind I have become tragically accustomed to. A few days later, my friend, Professor Moses Ochonu, forwarded another version to me. I told him that Professor Falola, mentor to …

Morocco produced an impressive second-half performance to beat Canada 3-0 in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 16, advancing to the quarter-finals in commanding fashion. The match began cautiously, with both teams showing discipline and determination as they battled for control in the midfield. Canada attempted to assert itself early, while Morocco relied on combinations …

Nigeria’s youngest accountant, 16-year-old Osasere Okundaye, has shared how she began her journey to professional success at the age of 13, having completed secondary school ahead of her peers. Okundaye, who recently made history as the youngest accountant in the country, said her parents encouraged her to pursue the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria Accounting Technicians program rather than …

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 …

US Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra denies that donations from the family that owns the Ambassador Bridge are behind delays in opening the new Gordie Howe Bridge. “Absolutely not,” Hoekstra said when asked by Global News whether the delay was related to a $1 million donation from billionaire Matthew Moroun – whose family owns competing Ambassador Bridge – to Trump’s …

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 …