Author: Platform Times Newspaper

A former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, John Odigie-Oyegun, on Tuesday drew laughter from delegates at the African Democratic Congress national convention in Abuja after mistakenly referencing his former party while addressing attendees. Oyegun, who defected from the APC to the ADC in 2025, had barely begun his speech when he exclaimed “APC” before quickly correcting himself to “ADC,” prompting amusement across the hall. Realising the slip, the former Edo State governor paused and asked, “No, no, did I just say APC?”—a remark that further heightened the light-hearted mood at the event. Reacting, former Kogi West senator, Dino…

Troops of the Nigerian Army have intensified offensive operations against bandits in Bauchi State, overrunning key camps, arresting family members of suspected criminals and destroying logistics in a major clearance operation. An operational report obtained on Wednesday indicated that the exercise was carried out by troops of the 33 Artillery Brigade in collaboration with a team from the Office of the National Security Adviser. The report stated that the troops successfully dislodged bandits from notorious hideouts, including the Azuge and Hari camps located in the Dajin Madam forest, dealing a significant blow to criminal activities in the area. It added…

An aspirant for the Ondo North Senatorial District, Michael Abayomi Adeyanju, popularly known as Imole, has formally declared his intention to contest the seat, following a consultative visit to the Ondo State leadership of the All Progressives Congress. Adeyanju made the declaration during a courtesy call on the state APC Chairman, Kolawole Babatunde, at the party’s secretariat, where he also pledged loyalty to the party and commitment to its unity. The senatorial hopeful congratulated Babatunde on his emergence, describing it as a development that signals renewed cohesion and strength within the APC in the state. He expressed optimism that the…

The Eselu of Iselu Kingdom in Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State, Oba Akintunde Akinyemi, has congratulated Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, on his adoption as the consensus governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress for the 2027 election. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the monarch described Adeola’s emergence as a reflection of his “sterling leadership qualities and unwavering commitment” to the development of Ogun State. Akinyemi said the decision by party stakeholders to adopt the senator as a consensus candidate demonstrated the confidence reposed in him across the state, particularly in Ogun West.…

A prominent traditional title holder and convener of the Ajibosin Platform, Kazeem Adeyanju Olanrewaju Bakinson, has endorsed the emergence of Solomon Adeola Olamilekan as a consensus candidate ahead of the 2027 governorship race in Ogun State. Bakinson also announced plans for the third edition of the Ajibosin Symposium while appealing to former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, for continued support and guidance. In a statement, the Ajibosin convener described Adeola’s endorsement by key stakeholders as a reflection of growing political maturity in Ogun State, noting that the process was largely devoid of rancour. He said, “The consensus around Senator Adeola shows a…

The internal crisis rocking the Labour Party Nigeria escalated on Tuesday as state chairmen loyal to the party’s National Chairman, Julius Abure, warned the Independent National Electoral Commission against recognising or monitoring any fresh congresses by rival factions. The chairmen, under the aegis of the Forum of Duly Elected State Chairmen, described moves to conduct new congresses as “illegal” and a threat to the party’s stability, insisting that valid congresses had already been concluded nationwide in December 2025. In a communiqué signed by the forum’s Secretary, Abdurrahim Imam Chindo, the group said it had formally written to INEC, urging the…

… Argues Subsidy Era Distorted Fiscal Stability, Drained Resources …Pushes For Temporary, Targeted Interventions Instead Of Blanket Subsidies Daud Olatunji The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has ruled out any possibility of returning to fuel or foreign exchange subsidies, warning that such a policy reversal would derail Nigeria’s fragile macroeconomic gains despite rising global economic pressures. Edun said the federal government would instead sustain ongoing reforms, arguing that reintroducing broad subsidies would amount to a “regression” into policies that previously strained public finances and distorted the economy. Speaking at a press briefing after the…

The Chief Judge of Oyo State, Iyabo Yerima, on Tuesday ordered the release of 40 inmates from the Agodi Correctional Facility, Ibadan, as part of ongoing efforts to decongest custodial centres across the state. The exercise, conducted on her behalf by a judge of the Oyo State High Court, Ladiran Akintola, followed a routine quarterly visit to the facility, during which cases of inmates were reviewed for possible administrative and judicial discretion. Speaking during the exercise, the Chief Judge explained that the delay in the first-quarter visit was due to scheduling conflicts and judicial responsibilities, adding that the court resumed…

The President of the Senate, Godswill  Akpabio, has attributed the recent wave of insecurity across parts of the country to political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections, insisting that the situation is being “engineered to distract” President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Akpabio made the remarks on Tuesday in Abuja during the inauguration of the Nigerian Revenue Service (NRS) corporate headquarters. According to him, the spate of attacks and violence being recorded in some regions would subside shortly after the elections, claiming that such incidents are often politically motivated. “You are seeing insecurity today; it’s even increasing because the election is…

.A former Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Adeolu Adeleke, has challenged the current Speaker of the House, Debo Ogundoyin, to publicly name individuals allegedly involved in offering him bribes in connection with an alleged plot to impeach Governor Seyi Makinde. Adeleke, who presided over the Assembly between 2003 and 2007, also urged Ogundoyin to provide clear details of meetings and persons linked to the purported impeachment plan, insisting that the matter should not be left in the realm of speculation. The former Speaker made the call in a statement issued in Ibadan on Tuesday, where he accused…