Author: Platform Times Newspaper

In a developing crisis at the Central Bank of Nigeria, former Acting Governor Folashodun Shonubi and his deputies have refused to vacate their offices despite President Bola Tinubu’s appointment of a new governor.  These actions have raised concerns about document retrieval and possible cover-ups within the bank. Despite a recent diagnosis of COVID-19, Shonubi surprised many by returning to his office on Monday, allegedly looting documents along with his deputies. CBN sources claim that the former officials are attempting to conceal their tracks. In another twist, influential businessmen and government officials are planning to meet with President Tinubu in New…

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has voiced its dissatisfaction with the appointments made by President Bola Tinubu, particularly in key financial positions, asserting that their earlier campaign for a Muslim-Muslim ticket has now become a source of frustration. In a statement, the group issued an apology to fellow supporters of the Muslim-Muslim ticket, particularly Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, for feeling abandoned.  They expressed concern that their advocacy for a Muslim-Muslim ticket has seemingly resulted in a government that leans towards a Christian majority. MURIC, represented by its national coordinator, Professor Ishaq Akintola, took responsibility for their efforts to promote the Muslim-Muslim…

Aminat Gusanu In a surprising turn of events, the Edo State Deputy Governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu, found himself locked out of his office on Monday morning at the Dennis Osadebey Avenue seat of power in Benin City, Edo State.  The incident has sparked controversy as it follows a directive to relocate his office, a decision that the deputy governor claims he was not officially informed about. Upon arriving at his office, Shaibu was confronted with a chained and heavily padlocked entrance.  Despite waiting for an hour and making frantic phone calls to Governor Andrew Obaseki, he was unable to…

… Hope Shattered Due to Prolonged Result Delay … Campus Insecurity Alert: Herders’ Cows Roaming Freely, Endanger Students In the heart of Abeokuta, Ogun State, within Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), a young lady, Favour Ashaolu battled not just for knowledge but for survival. Ashaolu is just one of many students battling the unforgiving challenges of Nigeria’s public education system. MAPOLY, like many Nigerian public schools, lacked essential facilities. FAWAZ ADEBISI writes on how MAPOLY students struggle, as they face health, physical and psychological hazards on campus. As an asthma patient, Favour shared her harrowing experience of almost suffocating during…

Daud Olatunji  A Cholera outbreak has sent shockwaves through the Ijebu North Local Government area of Ogun State, prompting immediate action from the state government. Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, Dr. Tomi Coker broke the news . Coker  was however silent on the number of people so far affected . PLATFORM TIMES reports that many people have lost their lives to the disease last year when it broke in some parts of the state . While breaking the news on the outbreak, Coker who in a statement obtained by PLATFORM TIMES  described Cholera as  a disease notorious…

A surge in fuel prices has prompted concerned parents in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State, to explore relocating their children to nearby schools to alleviate the burden of high transportation costs. Families grappling with the financial strain of commuting expenses are now opting for educational institutions closer to home. Several parents voiced their struggles with the escalating cost of fuel and its impact on their children’s education. Mr. Nurudeen Onifade, a resident of Obada-Oko, shared his ordeal as his children attend school at Kugba Oke-Aregba, located several kilometers away. The lengthy daily commute has taken a toll on his…

By Fadlullah Sulaimon Car dealers in some parts of Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State, are grappling with a significant decline in patronage, attributing it to the prevailing economic conditions exacerbated by the recent surge in fuel prices. Mr. Ahmed Adekunle, the Founder of Tripple A car dealer, shared his concerns with PLATFORM TIMES regarding the drastic drop in patronage following the fuel price hike. Prior to the announcement of subsidy removal, Adekunle had already been experiencing sluggish sales and profits. However, the situation has worsened, with customers now steering clear of car dealerships. Some individuals have even resorted…

Sakeenah Kareem  On August 26th, 2023, a bustling gathering of over 1000 individuals from various walks of Ogun state and beyond convened at the 1000 Capacity Lecture Theatre of the prestigious Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta [FUNAAB] for insightful engagement and pragmatic learning. This significant event, the Career Connect Summit, orchestrated by the dynamic duo of Mahmoud Damisi and Peter Ojo along with their dedicated team, provided a platform for individuals to explore the nexus between personal narratives and professional success. The event which was themed Narrative Influence; Shaping the World through Stories had the presence of dignified…

Daud Olatunji   Immediate Past President Association of Yoruba Lecturers in Colleges of Education in Nigeria, Dr Soji  Fajenyo has faulted former president, Chief Olusegun  Obasanjo for asking traditional rulers to stand up in the public. The Yoruba culture  expert described the action as arrogance, lamenting that Obasanjo would not  try it with Emir and go Scot free . Dr. Fajenyo spoke  on the action of Obasanjo who angrily asked some traditional rulers to stand up as a punishment for their failure to stand up for Oyo state governor, Seyi Makinde when he arrived the venue. The action has…

Aminat Gusanu The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has carried out a daring rescue operation, saving five pregnant teenage girls who were believed to be victims of child trafficking in Imo state.  The young victims, aged between 15 and 17, were intercepted during their relocation from a hideout in the Naze area of Owerri to the Ikenegbu area of the state capital. NDLEA’s spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, revealed that the girls claimed not to know the men responsible for their pregnancies. In response to this harrowing situation, the Imo state command of the agency has been directed to hand them…