Author: Platform Times Newspaper

The Taraba State Government has reduced the monthly allowance of street sweepers under its sanitation programme from N15,000 to N10,000, citing financial pressure following recent recruitment into the state workforce. The affected workers, engaged under the Operation Keep Taraba Clean initiative, had earlier accepted a pay cut from N20,000 to N15,000 in 2024 after being given the option to either accept the reduction or lose their jobs. Confirming the latest development in Jalingo, Chairman of the Taraba State Environmental and Sanitation Agency, Illiya Kefas, said the decision was based on a directive from Governor Agbu Kefas to accommodate newly employed…

Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has declared an open political confrontation with Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, vowing to mobilise forces against him in future elections over alleged betrayal and marginalisation within the Peoples Democratic Party. Fayose, who spoke during an interview on Channels Television, accused Makinde of dismantling the PDP structure in the South-West and disregarding established political relationships, warning that the governor would face stiff opposition going forward. The former governor said his political machinery remained intact and capable of influencing electoral outcomes, stressing that loyalty and respect were central to political alliances. “If you respect me,…

Operatives of the Department of State Services on Monday handed over human rights activist and presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, to officials of the Nigerian Correctional Service at the Federal High Court Abuja, who subsequently conveyed him to the Kuje Correctional Centre. The correctional officials arrived at the court premises in a prison transport vehicle, popularly called “Black Maria,” and formally took custody of Sowore from DSS operatives amid tight security. Sowore was brought out around 2:10 p.m. from an undisclosed location within the court premises, hours after his earlier arrest by DSS operatives triggered confusion…

REALS Pharmaceutical Limited has marked its 30th anniversary with renewed commitments to quality healthcare delivery, product innovation, and expanded community support programmes, unveiling a new fast-acting relief product, Dr. Fizzo, as part of activities commemorating the milestone. The colourful celebration, held at Victoria Garden Event Centre, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos, attracted healthcare professionals, industry stakeholders, partners and business associates, who commended the company’s three-decade contribution to Nigeria’s pharmaceutical sector. A major highlight of the event was the official launch of Dr. Fizzo, described by the company as a fast-acting and long-lasting relief medication, designed to improve access to effective treatment options…

The Ogun State Police Command has dismissed widespread reports (PLATFORM TIMES not included), suggesting that a retired broadcaster, Ms Kitan Oyesiku, popularly known as “Aunty Kitan,” was killed by gunmen, describing such claims as unverified and misleading. Oyesiku, a former staff member of Ogun State Television, was found dead alongside her security guard at her residence in the Kobape area of Abeokuta in the early hours of Sunday, sparking public outrage and speculation about the circumstances surrounding the incident. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Babaseyi Oluseyi, cautioned against premature conclusions, stressing that ongoing…

Nigeria’s security landscape deteriorated sharply in May 2026, with no fewer than 842 people killed and 279 others abducted in 156 violent incidents recorded across the country, according to fresh data from the Nigeria Violent Conflicts Database. The figures point to a troubling escalation in insecurity, with violent incidents rising by 51.5 per cent, fatalities increasing by 90.1 per cent, and kidnappings climbing by 19.7 per cent compared to the same period in 2025—underscoring what analysts describe as a deepening national security emergency. The data, which has sparked renewed concern among policy experts and peacebuilding practitioners, also comes amid mounting…

…Say abduction occurred in Igbope, not Igboho …Ransom reportedly slashed from N300m to N150 Daud Olatunji Confusion has trailed reports of the alleged release of a kidnapped family in Igbope, as the Oyo State Police Command and local authorities on Sunday dismissed viral claims suggesting that the victims had regained freedom following a two-hour ultimatum issued by Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo. The controversy followed widely circulated videos showing residents in jubilation, dancing and celebrating alongside Igboho, amid claims that a kidnapped woman, her children and a sibling had been released after suspected abductors allegedly bowed to pressure from the…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) have introduced a stricter regulatory framework requiring telecommunications companies to obtain prior approval before executing significant changes in ownership structure, in a move aimed at strengthening oversight of Nigeria’s fast-growing telecoms sector. Under the new directive, any transfer of shares amounting to 10 per cent or more of the total share capital of a licensed telecom operator must now receive clearance from the NCC before such transactions can be registered by the CAC. The policy, which takes immediate effect, also covers multiple transactions that cumulatively amount to 10 per…

A retired broadcaster and former staff member of the Ogun State Television (Ogun State Television), Ms. Kitan Oyesiku, popularly known as “Aunty Kitan”, has been found murdered alongside her security guard in what police suspect to be a violent home invasion in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The tragic incident reportedly occurred in the early hours of Sunday at her residence in the Kobape area of the Ogun State capital. According to preliminary police findings, unknown assailants allegedly forced their way into the premises, leaving behind clear signs of violent entry and disturbance. The body of the security guard was discovered at…

… Accuses Ex-Officials Of Sabotage, Betrayal,Hijack Plot Directs Supporters To Recognise Chris Nwaogu-led Structure Daud Olatunji The imprisoned leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has announced the indefinite expulsion of 10 senior members of the group’s dissolved Directorate of State, accusing them of betrayal, sabotage, and attempts to hijack the separatist movement. In a statement attributed to Kanu and shared on Sunday via X by his brother, Kanunta Kanu, the IPOB leader declared that the affected individuals had lost all authority to speak or act on behalf of the organisation. He said the decision was taken…