Author: Platform Times Newspaper

The Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, has raised an urgent warning that Lagos could face devastating flooding and potential submersion if immediate measures are not taken to combat the effects of climate change. Speaking at a Strategic Stakeholders Meeting held in Ikeja, Lagos, Dr. Hamzat emphasized the unique vulnerability of the state due to its geographical location, population density, and limited land space. He pointed out that these factors, combined with the growing impacts of climate change, put the state in an increasingly precarious situation. “Lagos State, because of our geography, because of our population, because of…

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has approved a revised training curriculum for all police recruits. The updated curriculum is designed to address critical areas of modern policing, aligning the force with international best practices and preparing recruits to meet the complex challenges of law enforcement in Nigeria. Among the key topics introduced in the revised curriculum are the Police Act 2020, the Nigeria Police Force Social Media Policy, and training on harassment and gender-based crimes. Other areas include sex education, anti-corruption laws, and the Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities Prohibition Act. The curriculum also covers election security, public…

An official of the Kano State Hisbah Command in charge of Yankaba area, Malam Aliyu Usman has renounced the social media report claiming that the suspended Jigawa State’s Commissioner of Special Duties, Hon Auwal Sankara confessed to having illicit affairs with a married woman. Usman who was making clarification over the case relating to the reported audio message, described the viral audio message as fake. He said the Command only received complaint from the husband of the woman accused in the case, but that upon investigation, officials of the Command discovered that she was inside a car while the owner…

The Chairman of the Lagos State Taskforce, CSP Adetayo Akerele, has launched a comprehensive operation targeting recalcitrant motorcycle operators violating the ban on certain routes across the state. This is contained in a statement signed by the agency’s spokesperson, Mr Gbadeyan Abdulraheem, on Wednesday in Lagos. Akerele disclosed that the exercise, which had been reinforced across various parts of the state, had led to 115 motorcycles being impounded quickly. “The latest enforcement operations were carried out in key areas such as LASU First Gate, Ipaja Gate, Governor’s Road, Igando axis, and Dopemu, where Okada operators were found blatantly flouting the…

A socio-cultural group, De Renaissance Patriots Foundation, has urged the Lagos State House of Assembly to ensure full financial autonomy for local governments in the state. Th group said  local councils cannot function effectively without control over their constitutionally designated revenue sources. The group raised these concerns in response to a proposed amendment to the Lagos State Law on Local Government Administration, currently under discussion in the Assembly. In a letter dated October 22, 2024, and addressed to the Speaker of the House, Mudashiru Obasa, De Renaissance Patriots stressed that the Supreme Court’s decisions and the Nigerian Constitution guarantee the…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Obafemi-Owode Local Government, Ogun State, has inaugurated its campaign council ahead of the local government elections slated for November 16, 2024. Hon. Dele Erisan, a seasoned grassroots politician and former Ogun State House of Assembly member, was appointed as the Director-General of the APC Campaign Council for the local government. The inauguration ceremony, which took place on October 23, 2024, in Obafemi-Owode township, marked the formal launch of the party’s campaign machinery aimed at securing victory for its candidates in the forthcoming election. PLATFORM TIMES reports that Erisan will lead a 1,000-member strong council…

Daud Olatunji Former leaders of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in Ogun State have expressed their deep disappointment in Governor Dapo Abiodun, accusing him of abandoning them after securing re-election. Rising from an emergency meeting held in Abeokuta on Wednesday, the group called out the governor for failing to deliver on key promises made during his second-term campaign. Speaking on behalf of the group, Samson Okusanya, the former IPAC Chairman and leader of the People’s Redemption Party (PRP), described Governor Abiodun as a “used and dumped” politician. Okusanya detailed the unfulfilled promises made by the governor to political allies, including…

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the dissolution of the Ministry of Niger Delta and the Ministry of Sports Development. The decision was made during a council meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the State House in Abuja on Wednesday. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to the President, announced the development in an official statement following the FEC meeting. According to him, the National Sports Commission (NSC) will now assume the responsibilities previously managed by the Ministry of Sports Development. He added that the Ministry of Niger Delta will no longer exist as a…

Daud Olatunji The World Bank has revealed that Nigeria suffered a significant revenue loss of N13.2 trillion due to the implementation of its foreign exchange (FX) subsidy policy between 2021 and 2023. The report, part of the World Bank’s latest Nigeria Development Update (NDU), highlighted the massive financial toll the FX subsidy had on the nation’s economy, warning of the urgent need to maintain a unified exchange rate to avoid future fiscal damages. According to the report, the subsidy, which saw Nigeria lose about 5% of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) during the period, not only drained vital public funds…

The Ogun State Security Network Agency, Amotekun Corps, has announced plans to implement new measures aimed at curbing rising criminal activities along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. PLATFORM TIMES reports that the initiative was in a bid to strengthen security across Ogun State’s borders and ensure the safety of its citizens. The initiative, which will also bolster economic growth by fostering a safer environment, was disclosed by the State Commander, Brigadier-General Alade Adedigba (Rtd.), during a stakeholder meeting held in Ogere. A statement by the Press Officer, Wale Olanrewaju, stated that the meeting, which took place at the palace of the Ologere…