Author: Platform Times Newspaper

Renowned Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, has made the difficult decision to cancel his 67th birthday celebration due to the prevailing economic challenges in the nation. In an announcement shared via his Instagram page on Thursday, K1 De Ultimate expressed his concern about the hardships faced by many Nigerians. Wasiu, who is currently 66 years old, will be marking his 67th birthday on March 3rd of this year. His birthday was always celebrated elaborately by friends both in Nigeria and abroad. However, instead of celebrating his birthday as usual, he stressed that many people are…

Personnel of the Nigeria Police Force, recruited in 2007/2008 to serve in the Traffic Warden Service, express dissatisfaction over their stagnant careers, highlighting that they have experienced only two promotions in the entire 16-year period. These officers lament the demoralizing situation where their counterparts in the general duty department, recruited alongside them in 2007, have achieved multiple promotions, reaching the rank of Inspector, while they remain relatively unchanged. Established in 1975, the Traffic Warden Service, a section of the Nigeria Police Force, was tasked with enforcing traffic rules. A member of the 2007 recruits, speaking anonymously, suggests a perceived deliberate…

In a commendable move, the Nigeria Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has announced the successful reimbursement of depositors from 179 microfinance and four mortgage banks that faced liquidation nationwide. Dr. Bello Hassan, the Managing Director of NDIC, conveyed this significant development during the 45th Kaduna International Trade Fair’s NDIC Special Day. Represented by Hauwa Gambo, the NDIC’s Deputy Director of Communication, Hassan emphasized the corporation’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding depositors’ funds in distressed licensed banks. Hassan outlined the corporation’s proactive measures, including the implementation of the Single Customer View framework to expedite payments to depositors affected by the liquidation of banks.  Furthermore,…

Ayomide Awe In a gesture of gratitude to God, Apostle (Dr.) John Lola Dada J.P., the General Overseer of Good Shepherd Evangelistic Ministry (Goshem Chapel), celebrated his 59th birthday by donating an array of food items to the less privileged.  The charitable event took place at the church branch in Unity Estate, Abeokuta. The benevolent act saw the distribution of various essential food items, including rice, beans, garri, spaghetti, Maggi, bread, yam flour, cornflakes, vegetable oil, Chivita drinks, and more.  Apostle Dada expressed his motivation for the philanthropy, stating that reaching 59 years is a significant journey, prompting him to…

… Urge Tinubu, Govs To Suspend Capital Projects For Food,Security Daud Olatunji  In a remarkable display of solidarity and commitment to addressing the nation’s challenges, eight Labour Party lawmakers in Anambra State have voluntarily forfeited their salaries for the next six months.  Responding to the urgent call of their leader, Mr. Peter Obi, regarding the nation’s deteriorating state, the lawmakers issued a communique after an emergency caucus meeting. The communique advocates a temporary suspension of capital projects, including infrastructure, at both the federal and state levels.  The lawmakers specifically called upon the President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu to lead this effort,…

The National Executive members of the Table Water and Beverages Producers Association of Nigeria (TWABPAN) has told Nigerians on the reasons behind the recent increase in the price of a bag of sachet water and a  pack of bottle water . The Chairman of the association, Prince Adeniyi Olukoya who spoke in the presence of other members of the national executive members during a press conference held in Abeokuta. Olukoya while speaking on the new prices to the products, emphasized the impact of rising material costs on the water industry. Olukoya highlighted the surge in prices of essential production materials,…

Ayomide Shoboyejo Professor Wahab Egbewole, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, has highlighted the pressing need for urban planners to tackle environmental challenges intensified by urbanization. Professor Egbewole spoke on Wednesday, during the 10th edition of the Waheed Kadiri Lecture.  The annual lecture is organised by the Ogun State chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners in honour of the former Rector of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Dr. Waheed Kadiri. He  underscored the pivotal roles that effective governance and urban policy play in managing the adverse effects of urbanization on economic productivity, insecurity, and inadequate social facilities.  Egbewole,…

In response to the rising incidents of kidnapping, murder, and ritual killings in Ogun State, the State House of Assembly has passed a resolution, urging the State Government to swiftly provide essential instruments and apparatus to enhance the security network across the region. During the plenary session at the Assembly Complex in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, Adegoke Adeyanju initiated the debate, emphasizing the necessity for the government to collaborate with security stakeholders, including the Security Trust Fund and the private sector. He advocated for the procurement of ‘Autel Drone Robotics Evo Max 4T’ to effectively track and curb criminal activities. Babatunde Tella…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has issued a directive to major cement companies, including Dangote and BUA, to revert to previous price levels, as confirmed by Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, during his visit to BUA cement factory in Sokoto. Umahi emphasized the importance of the directive in achieving the government’s massive housing program and the commitment to concrete roads. He encouraged manufacturers to abide by the president’s order for the benefit of these national projects. During the visit, Umahi applauded BUA for completing its 5th production line. He praised the company’s commitment to cleanliness on its premises and acknowledged…

In a recent development, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has raised concerns over the National Emergency Management Agency’s (NEMA) failure to receive a new aircraft, despite reportedly paying over N1 billion to an Israeli-based company in 2010. The Auditor General of the Federation (OAuGF) revealed in a report that NEMA had paid a deposit of N1,054,222,576 to the Israeli company in 2010 but had not taken delivery of the aircraft even after a decade. As of March 2020, an audit report submitted to the National Assembly on November 30, 2023, indicated that no aircraft had been supplied to…