Author: Platform Times Newspaper

Oladeji Adedamola Adedayo did not begin his university journey with Physiology as his first choice. After missing the cut-off mark for Medicine and Surgery with a UTME score of 218, he opted to remain within the College of Medicine at Ekiti State University, where he studied Physiology. What looked like a setback eventually became a defining turning point. Graduating with a First Class and a CGPA of 4.53/5.00, Oladeji, attributes his success to consistency, smart study strategies, mentorship, leadership experience and strong faith. In this interview with KOREDE BADMUS, he shares how he turned an unplanned path into academic excellence.…

… 30 Traditional Rulers Flee Palaces Amid Wave of Killings, Kidnappings No fewer than 30 traditional rulers across Kwara South have reportedly abandoned their palaces following sustained attacks by armed groups, as angry residents took to the streets on Saturday to protest what they described as the “total collapse” of security in the region. The development comes amid fresh alarm from the Kwara South Development Forum, whose members stormed major streets in the senatorial district, accusing armed groups—described by residents as terrorists—of overrunning indigenous Yoruba communities, killing residents, abducting victims, and displacing entire villages. The protesters also called on…

A Nigerian woman residing in South Africa has issued a passionate appeal to the Federal Government over what she described as worsening hostility and increasing hardship faced by Nigerians living in the country. In a viral video circulating on social media, the woman lamented that many Nigerians in South Africa are currently living in fear amid what she termed a “hostile environment” and a lack of adequate protection or support from relevant authorities. She alleged that Nigerians in the country are going through difficult and unsafe conditions, warning that the situation is becoming unbearable for many of them who rely…

No fewer than three persons suspected to be linked to the killing of a traditional ruler in Langtang North Local Government Area were on Friday burnt to death by an angry mob. The incident followed the murder of the village head of Kwallak community, identified as Ponzhi Kwallak, who was reportedly attacked and killed in his residence on Thursday night. Sources told PLATFORM TIMES that the assailants had stormed the monarch’s home, shot him, and made away with his motorcycle and mobile phone, throwing the community into mourning and heightened tension. Residents said the three suspects were later apprehended by…

The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has expressed optimism about Nigeria’s future, saying the country will overcome its current challenges and attain greatness. The monarch made this known in Lagos on Wednesday through the Sarki Fulani of Lagos, Mohammed Abubakar Bambado II, at the presentation of a book titled “Gani Fawehinmi and the Nigerian Press”, authored by Basirat Fawehinmi-Biobaku. According to a statement issued on Friday by Prince Bashir Adefaka on behalf of the Sultan’s Media Team, the event celebrated the life and legacy of the late human rights lawyer, Gani Fawehinmi. Represented by Bambado II, the Sultan described…

The Oyo State Government on Friday confirmed five cases of Lassa fever, with one fatality recorded in the state. The Commissioner for Health, Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, disclosed this during a press briefing in Ibadan, the state capital, noting that affected patients are currently receiving treatment. She said the infected persons had been admitted at the state’s Infectious Disease Centre in Olodo and the isolation unit of the University College Hospital. Ajetunmobi added that the government had activated its emergency response mechanisms and adopted a multi-sectoral approach in line with guidelines issued by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention. “The…

The Federal Government has approved a comprehensive upward review of allowances and welfare benefits for civil servants, in a move aimed at boosting morale and improving service delivery across the public sector. The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, disclosed this on Friday during a press briefing in Abuja, stating that the reforms were endorsed by the Federal Executive Council. She explained that the review covers workers under the Consolidated Public Service Salary Structure and the Consolidated Research and Allied Institutions Salary Structure, ensuring that both junior and senior officers benefit from the adjustments. According to…

A media personality, Beady Nnanna, has accused a Lagos-based private hospital of medical negligence, alleging that her 44-year-old sister, Blessing Okolie, died after a doctor left a pair of scissors in her stomach during fibroid surgery. Nnanna claimed that the incident occurred at a private facility in the Abule Egba area of Lagos State, where the deceased underwent a myomectomy on March 28, 2026. Speaking withThe Punch and extracted by  PLATFORM TIMES, the bereaved sister said the surgery initially appeared successful but complications soon emerged, which she alleged were ignored by the attending doctors. According to her, “My sister started complaining…

At least five persons, including a traditional ruler, his wife and son, were on Thursday night killed by suspected gunmen in Olegabulu community, Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State. PLATFORM TIMES gathered that the assailants, who reportedly struck at about 8pm, stormed the residence of the monarch and opened fire, killing him alongside two members of his household. . A community source, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to security concerns, said the attackers arrived on two motorcycles and initially interacted freely with residents in the local dialect, raising no suspicion. “The men greeted people in our language…

The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has raised concerns over the Federal Government’s continued borrowing despite the removal of petrol subsidy, warning that the gains of recent economic reforms may be undermined by weak fiscal discipline. Sanusi, a former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, spoke in an interview aired by News Central TV on Friday, where he acknowledged that the removal of fuel subsidy and the liberalisation of the foreign exchange market were necessary steps but faulted their timing and implementation. According to him, while the reforms were inevitable, the absence of complementary fiscal measures and…