Author: Platform Times Newspaper

The United States Embassy in Nigeria has issued a stern warning to Nigerian students in the U.S., cautioning that their visas may be revoked if they drop out of school, skip classes, or abandon their academic programs. The embassy, in a public advisory posted via its official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Monday, emphasized that adherence to student visa regulations is mandatory. Any breach, it warned, could lead to not only the revocation of the visa but also the loss of eligibility for future visa applications. “If you drop out, skip classes, or leave your program of study without informing…

The Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially inaugurated its campaign council for Hon. Bolarinwa Oluwole, the party’s candidate in the upcoming by-election for the Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency. The by-election, slated for Saturday, August 16, follows the death of Hon. Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga, the late Deputy Chief Whip of the House of Representatives, who passed away in January after a brief illness. Speaking at the campaign council’s inauguration on Monday at the Akarigbo Palace in Sagamu, the PDP governorship candidate in the 2023 general elections, Hon. Ladi Adebutu, rallied party members and supporters to deliver…

A new travel company, Grandeur Signature Travel & Tours, has launched a heritage tourism initiative with a train tour from Lagos to Abeokuta, aimed at promoting Nigeria’s cultural history and boosting domestic tourism. The one-day tour, which marked the official debut of the company, took tourists to major historical sites in the Ogun State capital, including Olumo Rock, Alake’s Palace, the Centenary Hall, the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, and Itoku Market, famous for its traditional adire fabric. The founder of the firm, Prince Yemisi Adedoyin Shyllon, said the goal of the project is to deepen cultural awareness among Nigerians and…

In a time when identity is fluid and cultures are quickly dissolving into a global blend, there is a silent crisis unfolding among African children and families — a crisis of disconnection, of loss, and of cultural amnesia. It’s a crisis that has left many children struggling to define who they are, where they come from, or what values they represent. In 2025, a group of concerned educators, parents, creatives, and nation-builders are taking a stand — not with outrage, but with purpose, pride, and proactive strategy. Welcome to the ROOTED Conference — a groundbreaking cultural and identity experience that…

The Benue State Police Command has launched a manhunt for a woman identified as Salome Tersoo, who allegedly killed her husband, Tersoo Emmanuel, during a domestic altercation in the early hours of July 31, 2025. The incident occurred in Agera Mbaashia community, located in Gaav District of Konshisha Local Government Area, plunging residents into shock. According to the police, the matter was reported to the Konshisha Divisional Headquarters at about 10:30 a.m. by the deceased’s father, Mr. Emmanuel Achir. A source within the command told PLATFORM TIMES that preliminary investigations revealed the couple had a heated argument that escalated into…

Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has reignited political debate following a renewed vow to serve only one term if elected president in 2027 — a pledge that has been met with stiff resistance from the All Progressives Congress (APC), sceptics within his own party, and Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo. Obi, a former Anambra governor, restated his commitment in a statement posted on his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Sunday, describing the promise as “sacrosanct.” He drew inspiration from global statesmen like Abraham Lincoln, John F. Kennedy, and Nelson Mandela, arguing that impactful leadership should…

Nigerians may be set for another wave of economic hardship as the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly called petrol, is now edging dangerously close to N900 per litre, following a new surge in depot prices and a looming global oil production adjustment. Investigations by Platform Times over the weekend revealed that some retail outlets across Lagos and Ogun States have already adjusted their meters, with prices ranging between N865 and N910 per litre. For instance, Matrix filling station at Kara, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, displayed N910 per litre on Saturday, while Rainoil in Ibafo sold at N900…

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has revealed that Nigeria recorded 732 oil spill incidents in 2024, with sabotage responsible for nearly 60 per cent of the cases. According to the NUPRC’s 2024 Annual Report, 59.01 per cent of the spills were linked to deliberate tampering with oil infrastructure. The report, mandated by the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021, highlights the persistent challenge of oil theft and pipeline vandalism facing Nigeria’s petroleum sector. The report, submitted to the Minister of Petroleum Resources in line with sections 24(9) and (10) of the PIA, also presented a snapshot of the country’s…

The pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, has called on governors in Nigeria’s South-West region to seize the momentum created by the United Nations’ recent recognition of the Western Nigeria Security Network, Amotekun, to fully equip the regional security outfit for optimal performance. In a statement issued on Sunday, the National Publicity Secretary of Afenifere, Jare Ajayi, described the recognition as a historic milestone and a morale booster for community-based security initiatives across the country. Ajayi stated, “The United Nations’ endorsement of Amotekun is unprecedented in this part of the world. It affirms the credibility of the concept and the resilience of…

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has dragged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to court over the disqualification of its candidates from participating in upcoming by-elections across 12 states, even as the party battles a worsening leadership crisis. In a statement issued on Sunday, the SDP National Publicity Secretary, Araba Rufus Aiyenigba, accused INEC of overstepping its constitutional boundaries by refusing to recognize candidates who emerged from what the party described as legitimate primary elections. “The SDP is already challenging INEC’s decision in court,” the statement read. “We are confident that the judiciary will compel INEC to accept our validly…