Author: Platform Times Newspaper

…Says focus should be on strengthening Muslims, not just conversions Ogun State Deputy Governor, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, has urged Islamic societies to intensify efforts in transmitting the core values and norms of Islam to younger generations through modern communication channels, particularly social media. Salako-Oyedele gave the charge while receiving members of the Alasalatu Society of Nigeria and West Africa (ASONWA) led by its Khaleefah and Missioner, Khaleefah Akorede Abdulfatai, during a courtesy visit to her office in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. She stressed that Islamic propagation (Dawah), which in the past was carried out through physical town-to-town outreach, should now be taken…

A convener of the United Premier Movement (UPM),  Hon. (Chief) Olalekan Shoyinka, has cautioned leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and other political actors in Ogun  state against reducing leadership choices to financial inducement and short-term benefits, warning that such a trend could mortgage the future of the state. Shoyinka, popularly known as Ayinla Egba made the remarks in a statement titled “The Yayi Effect and Political Leadership in Ogun State (Part 2)” made available to PLATFORM TIMES on Friday. He commended Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly called Yayi, for facilitating federal projects, empowerment programmes, and political mobilisation across…

The Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) Marquee, Abeokuta, came alive on Friday as the engagement of Faisah Kolapo, daughter of media entrepreneur and Iya Suna of Egbaland, Dr. (Mrs.) Yemi Kolapo, and Hakeem Jimoh, son of retired General Moshood Jimoh from Erin-Ile, Kwara State, held in grand style. The colourful ceremony, which showcased the richness of Yoruba culture blended with deep religious undertones, attracted eminent personalities from politics, business, diplomacy, the military, entertainment, and the media. Former Ogun State Governors, Chief Olusegun Osoba and Senator Ibikunle Amosun, led the roll call of high-profile guests, exchanging pleasantries with other dignitaries in…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has recorded an impressive turnout in the first phase of its Continuous Voter Registration (CVR), with over 505,906 Nigerians completing their online pre-registration within just five days. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed this on Friday in Abuja during the official flag-off of the nationwide sensitisation campaign for the CVR. Yakubu, who was represented by National Commissioner Mrs. May Agbamuche-Mbu, said the figure reflects Nigerians’ eagerness to participate in the democratic process. “As at midnight of Thursday, August 22, more than 505,906 citizens had pre-registered on the portal since it opened on Monday. For…

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has disclosed that none of his political aides earns less than ₦1 million monthly, a revelation that has sparked mixed reactions across the state. Eno, who made the declaration during a public address in Uyo on Friday, said the policy was part of his administration’s commitment to motivate appointees and ensure effective service delivery. “None of my political aides earns less than ₦1 million monthly,” the governor stated, insisting that fair remuneration was necessary to meet the high cost of living and the demands of governance. The announcement comes at a time when debates…

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has blamed decades of political interference, corruption, and policy instability for the persistent failure of Nigeria’s state-owned refineries. The association insisted that the collapse of the facilities was not due to a lack of technical expertise among Nigerians, but rather the deliberate denial of workers’ access to tools, resources, and the enabling environment needed to keep the refineries functional. PENGASSAN President, Festus Osifo, stated this on Friday at the ongoing 4th PENGASSAN and Labour Summit (PEALS 2025) in Abuja, with the theme: “Building a Resilient Oil and Gas Sector…

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has dismissed claims by former Super Eagles defender Taribo West that it abandoned the families of late football legends, Peter Rufai and Christian Chukwu, insisting that it provided both moral and financial support during their burials. West, in an emotional outburst at Rufai’s funeral in Lagos on Friday, accused the federation and the Lagos State Government of neglecting the late goalkeeper’s family, forcing them to seek funds to give him a befitting burial. The ex-international went as far as vowing never to allow his son to play for Nigeria, describing the treatment of Rufai and…

Amnesty International has raised fresh concerns over the worsening insecurity in Nigeria after at least 65 people were killed in separate attacks across the country this week. The global rights body, in a statement on Friday, condemned what it described as the Federal Government’s “stunning failure” to protect lives and property despite repeated promises to end bloodshed. “This week alone, at least 65 people have been killed in horrific attacks,” the organisation stated. “In Katsina State, over 50 worshippers were gunned down inside a mosque, while more than 60 others were abducted. “In Plateau State, at least 15 farmers were…

… Says Nigeria celebrates soldiers, abandons sports heroes Former Super Eagles coach, Augustine Eguavoen, has berated the Nigerian government for what he described as the consistent neglect of the nation’s football legends, lamenting that the late goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, did not receive the honour he deserved in death. Speaking emotionally at Rufai’s funeral rites in Lagos, Eguavoen described the former national team captain as a “household name” whose sacrifices for the country on the global stage should have attracted greater recognition from government and football authorities. “Peter Rufai is too big for a name that the government and people in…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has called on Nigerians who lost money to the collapsed Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX) scheme to report at its offices in Lagos and Ibadan to aid ongoing investigations. The anti-graft agency said the move was necessary to gather more evidence against suspects currently being prosecuted for their alleged involvement in the scheme that defrauded thousands of investors with promises of unrealistic returns of up to 88 per cent. In a statement issued on Friday by its Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, the EFCC urged affected victims to visit its Ibadan Zonal…