Author: Platform Times Newspaper

The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Friday ordered the final forfeiture of the sum of $2.045m, seven choice landed properties and share certificates linked to the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele. Justice Deinde Dipeolu ordered the permanent forfeiture of the monies and the two share certificates of Queensdorf Global Fund Limited Trust, after holding that the former CBN governor or any other interested party did not contest same after the initial interim forfeiture. The court also forfeited the seven choice landed properties on the ground that the former CBN Governor, Emefiele,was not able…

One of the participants of the August #EndBadGovernance nationwide protests has offered a harrowing narration of how operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) arrested him in Kano, detained and tortured him for over 60 days. Khalid Aminu, an engineer by profession, said he was picked up alongside other young demonstrators protesting hunger and bad governance in early August. Aminu is one of the 39 suspects arrested in the wake of the #EndBadGovernance nationwide protests in August. Aminu said he was subjected to all forms of dehumanising torture while in custody and he had no contact with his family…

President Bola Tinubu has announced that the proposed legislation would remain with the National Assembly for review, despite recommendations from the National Economic Council (NEC) to retract them for additional consultation. This development was made public in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, who clarified that Tinubu believes the legislative process is the appropriate channel to allow for feedback and potential revisions. According to the statement, “President Bola Tinubu received the NEC’s recommendation that the tax reform bills already submitted to the National Assembly be withdrawn for further consultation. However, he believes that…

Ogun State Commissioner for Transportation, Engr. Olugbenga Dairo, has reassured the public of the safety of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as a viable alternative fuel, addressing concerns over potential explosion risks. Speaking to journalists in his office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, on Thursday, Dairo emphasized that CNG is safer than Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol. “CNG is naturally less combustible than gasoline, is odourless, clear, non-corrosive, and overall, a safer fuel option,” he said, adding that public anxieties over its safety were unfounded. Highlighting the push for CNG, Dairo noted that the Federal Government’s recent policy making CNG…

A UK-based Nigerian filmmaker and entrepreneur, Oluwapelumi Olayinka, has embarked on a mission to promote Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage through the global celebration of Adire fabric. Olayinka, the founder of Ektaktos Collectibles, is dedicated to elevating the traditional textile by transforming it into a contemporary fashion statement designed to resonate with diverse audiences across the United Kingdom, Canada, and beyond. In an interview with our correspondent on Thursday, Olayinka, who is also a theatre practitioner and member of the Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners, explained her passion for Adire. “Adire is more than just a fabric; it is a…

The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State in the 2023 election, Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu, has been conferred with the prestigious title of Asiwaju of Odogbolu. The installation ceremony took place on Thursday at the palace of the Alaye of Odogbolu in Ogun State, drawing dignitaries, royal fathers, political leaders, and members of the National and State Assemblies. In a ceremony marked by cultural pageantry and tradition, Oba Onagoruwa, the Alaye of Odogbolu, bestowed the chieftaincy title on Adebutu, citing the legacy of his mother, a revered figure in Odogbolu, whose contributions to the community continue…

Daud Olatunji The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has issued a formal statement clarifying that it has not received any payments from the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) to procure refined petroleum products. The refinery emphasized that its current operations do not involve direct business dealings with IPMAN, countering reports suggesting loading difficulties for IPMAN members. The statement, signed by Anthony Chiejina, the Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer for Dangote Group, and made available to PLATFORM TIMES on Thursday, revealed that while discussions are underway, any payments made thus far by IPMAN members were directed through the Nigerian National…

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has alleged that N9 billion was distributed to instigate chaos during the recent #EndBadGovernance protests across the country. Force spokesperson Muyiwa Adejobi made this revelation on Wednesday at the Civil Space Guard Conference in Abuja. The event, titled ‘AI, Free Press & Civil Space: Tools, Challenges and Future of Investigative Reporting,’ was organized by the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ). According to Adejobi, the police had initially warned that the protests could be hijacked by foreign mercenaries, but due to a prevailing trust deficit, many Nigerians dismissed the caution. “People were trying to…

Amid escalating poverty, food insecurity, and frequent power outages, former Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Solomon Dalung, has called on Nigerians to take to the streets in protest against what he describes as “poor governance and misplaced priorities” by the administration. In a post on his X (formerly Twitter) handle on Thursday, Dalung expressed frustration over the country’s deteriorating living conditions, urging citizens to “speak the language the government understands” rather than endure worsening hardships in silence. “The northern states are especially hard-hit, with blackouts compounding issues of hunger, poverty, and misery that have taken citizens hostage,” Dalung wrote.…

The House of Representatives has advocated for an immediate ban on the sale of alcohol and psychoactive substances within and around motor parks across Nigeria. This decision was reached on Thursday following a motion presented by Mr. Abbas Adigun, the member representing Ibadan North-East/Ibadan South-East Federal Constituency in Oyo State. During the plenary session in Abuja, Mr. Adigun highlighted a report from the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), which indicates that alcohol and drug consumption are responsible for nearly 90 percent of road accidents in the country. He warned that the widespread availability of alcohol and psychoactive substances in motor…