Author: Platform Times Newspaper

A wave of false security alerts has triggered panic across Lagos and Ogun States, leading to a fatal mob attack in Lagos and widespread tension in Ogun, as police authorities moved to debunk viral claims of bandit and kidnap invasions circulating on social media. In Lagos, the State Police Command dismissed reports alleging that armed bandits had invaded communities such as Ibeju-Lekki, Imota, and Oke-Afo, describing the claims as false, misleading, and capable of provoking public disorder. The Command stressed that there is no record of any coordinated attack or security breach anywhere in the state, adding that schools and…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed allegations suggesting he owns properties in the United States, insisting that even if such claims were true, no law prevents him from acquiring property abroa Wike, who spoke during his monthly media chat on Monday in Abuja, also took a swipe at activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, accusing him of circulating unverified claims against public officials. Reacting directly to the allegations, Wike said Sowore had repeatedly failed to substantiate his claims about alleged properties linked to him in Florida, United States. “Sowore comes and sells all kinds…

Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has resigned from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), alleging widespread manipulation of the party’s recently concluded primaries in favour of former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar. Lawal, in a strongly worded statement on Monday, described the ADC primaries as “massively rigged” and a “disgraceful charade,” insisting that the exercise was compromised at all levels to advantage Atiku and his political allies. The former SGF claimed that in several constituencies, results were allegedly “written and rewritten,” while genuine winners of party tickets were removed and replaced with individuals loyal to what…

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has dismissed reports alleging that over N2bn was traced to the bank account of one of its personnel, describing the claim as false and malicious. The Corps, through its Mining Marshals Commander, Johnson Onoja, said the financial allegation linked to a serving officer was unfounded and intended to mislead the public. Onoja, who spoke in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja on Monday, was reacting to reports that operatives of the Nigeria Police Force uncovered suspicious transactions running into billions of naira in the account of a Mining Marshals…

 The National Chairman of the Allied Peoples Movement and Chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council, Yusuf Dantalle, has blamed vote buying for the steady erosion of Nigeria’s democratic values, warning that the practice continues to mortgage the country’s future. Dantalle, who spoke on Monday during an interview on Frontline, a current affairs programme on Eagle 102.5 FM, Ilese-Ijebu, urged Nigerians to resist financial inducements during elections, describing the trend as a major driver of poor governance. “Elect who you want. Reject a peanut or that evil called vote buying,” he said, adding, “If they give you and you are forced…

The Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, on Thursday declared open the 2026 edition of the Abeokuta Film Festival, describing the Ogun State capital as her “second home” due to its rich cultural heritage and warm hospitality. Speaking at the event held on May 28 in Abeokuta, Musawa commended the organisers and convener of the festival for sustaining a platform that promotes Nigeria’s creative industry. The minister, who paid a courtesy visit to the Oba Michael Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo, Alake of Egbaland, before the event, also visited the residence of Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka. She…

As Nigeria gradually moves toward the 2027 general election, political discussions are increasingly shifting from governance to electoral calculations, potential alliances, and emerging presidential contenders. Among the names generating considerable public interest is former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan (GEJ), whose possible return to the presidential race continues to spark debate across political circles. Although his candidacy remains speculative, the prospect of Jonathan joining an already crowded opposition field presents an interesting political question: Would his participation strengthen the opposition’s chances against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (PBAT), or would it further complicate the opposition’s path to victory? In my opinion, the…

…. Majority from ICT, Business Schools as probe uncovers fake ND results … Rector warns applicants against certificate fraud, vows sustained crackdown Authorities of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic have expelled no fewer than 365 students for securing admission with falsified academic credentials, in a sweeping disciplinary action aimed at restoring integrity to the institution’s admission process. PLATFORM TIMES gathered that the affected students, all enrolled in various Higher National Diploma programmes, were found to have presented forged National Diploma results and fake academic transcripts purportedly obtained from different tertiary institutions. The mass expulsion followed a rigorous verification exercise conducted by…

An arbitration tribunal has directed the nominating shareholders and board of Premium Pension Limited to secure the resignation or removal of four directors found to be Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs), in a ruling that could reshape governance oversight within one of Nigeria’s leading pension fund administrators. The tribunal, which delivered its award on May 25, 2026, gave the company 30 days to comply with the order. It held that the continued service of the affected directors contravenes Clause 5.1 of the company’s Shareholders’ Agreement. The panel was chaired by Olusola Adegbonmire, FCIArb, with Bayo Ojo, SAN, CON, FCIArb, and Chikwendu…

The United Nations has warned that about 35 million Nigerians could face acute food insecurity between June and August 2026, as the country enters its annual lean season amid worsening inflation, insecurity and climate-related shocks. The projection, contained in a recent food security assessment, indicates a deepening humanitarian crisis driven by rising food prices, disrupted agricultural activities and declining household purchasing power across the country. The lean season, typically marked by depleted household food stocks before the next harvest, is expected to hit hardest in rural communities, conflict-affected areas in the North-East and North-West, internally displaced persons’ camps, and low-income…