Author: Platform Times Newspaper

Daud Olatunji The Olu of Obafe in Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State, Oba Taofeek Owolabi Olukayode, has been arraigned before the Magistrates’ Court in Owode-Egba on charges of fraud, conspiracy, and assault on a law enforcement officer. The embattled traditional ruler, alongside other yet-to-be-apprehended accomplices, faces serious allegations tied to a fraudulent land deal worth N75 million. Appearing before Senior Magistrate M.O. Somefun, the monarch was charged with deceitfully obtaining the substantial sum from one Dr. Michael Adeyemi under the pretense of selling 500 acres of land in Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area. According to court documents obtained by…

Daud Olatunji The Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN) has extended support to the people of Borno State following the devastating flood that hit the region on September 10, 2024. MUSWEN donated N50 million to aid rehabilitation efforts and expressed solidarity with the victims of the disaster. A statement by Chairman, Media and Communication, MUSWEN, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, read that a delegation led by the MUSWEN President, Alhaji Rasaki Oladejo, visited Maiduguri on Friday, October 18, 2024. The statement further read that the four-member team included notable figures such as Prof. Muslih ‘Tayo Yahya, MUSWEN Executive Secretary; Alhaji Y.K.O. Abdulkareem;…

Daud Olatunji In a bold move aimed at enhancing career prospects and professional development for its students, Chrisland University has formalised a partnership with the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN). PLATFORM TIMES reports that the groundbreaking collaboration is set to bridge the gap between academic learning and professional expertise, providing students with real-world skills in leadership, governance, and corporate administration. Held at the Senate Chamber of the University, the signing ceremony was marked by the presence of distinguished representatives from both Chrisland University and ICSAN. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Chinedum Peace Babalola, in her keynote address, stressed…

Daud Olatunji Egbin Power Plc, Nigeria’s largest power generation company, has reiterated the need for strong collaboration among stakeholders in the energy sector to drive sustainable development and boost the nation’s socio-economic growth. The company’s Chief Executive Officer, Mokhtar Bounour, made this call during the Leadership Summit at the 2024 Nigeria Energy Conference, held in Lagos. Themed “Gas to Power Generation: Market Dynamics and Energy Security,” the event gathered key industry leaders to examine the challenges and opportunities in Nigeria’s power sector. Bounour, speaking at a panel session, stressed the importance of synergy across the energy value chain as essential…

…To Feed 2,000 Pupils in Three Schools …200 Women to Receive Microcredit Support Deborah Hundenu & Phebe Falodun The Olowu of Owu-Abeokuta Kingdom, Oba (Prof.) Saka Adelola Matemilola, has unfolded an ambitious community upliftment programme, tagged “the Olowu Hope Initiative”, aimed at reducing poverty and improving access to education and healthcare. The programme was rolled out during the ongoing 2024 Odun Omo Olowu cultural festival, targeting 2,000 pupils and 200 women in Abeokuta, Ogun State in the first phase. The Olowu revealed plans to develop a vast agricultural estate through the Awowo Agro-business Cooperative, which will involve…

Ayomide Awe The Wakeel Muslimeen of Yorubaland, Edo, and Delta States, Sheikh Iskil Lawal (also known as Sugar), has received a prestigious award of recognition from the League of Imams and Alfas in the United Kingdom and Ireland. PLATFORM TIMES reports that this gesture  marks a significant moment in the League’s history, as it is the first time the international body has honoured a religious leader from outside the UK with such an award. PLATFORM TIMES further gathered that the  recognition came as part of a productive meeting between the League of Imams and Alfas in the UK and Ireland…

A chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, Hon. Tolu Philips, has called on Nigerian youths to abandon the trend of seeking opportunities abroad—popularly known as “japa”—and instead focus on rebuilding the country. Philips emphasized that the future of Nigeria lies in the hands of the youth, who he described as crucial to national development. Philips made the statement on Sunday in Abeokuta while receiving the South West Young Political Icon Award at an event organized by Synergy, a group promoting youth engagement in politics and social development. He urged the younger generation to channel their energy…

According to the fiery and irrepressible human rights crusader, late Chief Gani Fawehinmi, it is better to stand on the truth, even if one is standing alone . The recent directive of the minister of education, Professor Tahir Mamman on the minimum age, initially, for writing both WAEC & NECO SSCE and JAMB and later JAMB exam vis-a- vis entering Nigerian universities has generated a lot of what could be termed needless controversies as usual with Nigerians. According to him, no candidate under 18 years should be allowed to write the JAMB exam or be admitted into any of the…

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has explained its reasons for rejecting the federal government’s two payment platforms, the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS) and the Government Integrated Financial Management and Information System (GIFMIS). Instead, the union has advocated for its own alternative, the University Transparency and Accountability Solution (UTAS), which it claims aligns better with the statutory autonomy of Nigerian universities. Speaking on Sunday, ASUU President Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke emphasized that the union’s stance is rooted in the need to uphold the independence of the nation’s tertiary institutions, as provided by law. He stated that the…

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has raised alarm over the growing number of out-of-school children in Nigeria, warning that the situation poses a serious threat to national security. He expressed concerns that these children, numbering over 20 million, are being primed for recruitment by terrorist organizations such as Boko Haram and other criminal groups in the future. Obasanjo made these remarks on Sunday during the commissioning of several projects executed by Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed. He emphasized the urgent need for human capacity development through education to prevent the looming danger. Citing World Bank statistics, Obasanjo noted that Nigeria, with…